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| Author | : Gary L. McIntosh |
| Publisher | : Baker Books |
| Total Pages | : 196 |
| Release | : 2023-01-31 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1493437704 |
Being a pastor is a complex and demanding role, especially for someone leading alone. The majority of pastors find themselves in this position, leading their smaller church with no additional professional assistance. The challenges are many, including loneliness, isolation, self-doubt, overwhelm, feelings of inadequacy, and a constant search for additional resources and volunteers. Where does a solo pastor turn for help and encouragement? With compassion and plenty of proven, practical strategies, church consultant and former solo pastor Gary L. McIntosh steps in to fill the void. In this book he helps the solo pastor · understand the strengths and challenges of the solo-pastor church · develop effective leadership skills · build and maintain vital relationships · manage expectations · spot and neutralize "bullies" who seek to control the church · communicate clearly · make the most of limited resources · establish healthy priorities and boundaries · and more
| Author | : Gary L. McIntosh |
| Publisher | : Baker Books |
| Total Pages | : 277 |
| Release | : 2013-04-15 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1441241035 |
Pastors and church leaders are constantly faced with strategic questions. How much staff does the church need? How many workers are needed in the nursery this month? When is the right time to start a second worship service? How many people should we train for evangelism this year? How does seating and parking impact worship attendance? When church leaders have questions about planning, running, or growing their churches, they need answers fast! What Every Pastor Should Know offers pastors and leaders 101 valuable rules and "sacred" laws to help answer real-life ministry questions. From advertising to facilities to visitation, this valuable book offers the practical help that leaders need, just when they need it most. This comprehensive guide will become one of the most valuable books in a leader's library. Never again will they wonder if they based critical decisions on the right information. They'll get the answers they're looking for all in one place.
| Author | : Brian Croft |
| Publisher | : EP BOOKS |
| Total Pages | : 160 |
| Release | : 2018-07-16 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 9781783972388 |
David Murray writes in the Foreword: 'The minister's soul is the soul of his ministry.' I can't remember where I first heard this saying, but I've never been able to forget it. And, having read this book, I never want to forget it. In these pages, Jim Savastio and Brian Croft establish the foundation of all faithful and fruitful ministry"€"the pastor's soul. But, although their main target is the epidemic of ministerial hyper-activity and the accompanying burnout, backsliding, and brokenness, they carefully avoid over-reacting and running to the opposite extremes of monkish withdrawal or lazy self-indulgence. Instead, you have a book that skillfully walks a balanced biblical path in both content and style. It balances self and others. Yes, the pastor is all about serving others, about sacrificing for the sake of others, about spending and being spent for others, and about pouring out themselves to fill others. But, as many pastors have discovered to their cost and pain, servants are finite, sacrifices eventually turn to ashes, non-stop spending leads to bankruptcy, and pouring out without ever filling up ends in drought. This book reminds us that caring for self is not selfish but necessary if we are to sustain a life of caring service to others. It's not a warrant for sloth or selfishness, but rather a call to self-care that will lead to better other-care.
| Author | : Gary L. McIntosh |
| Publisher | : Revell |
| Total Pages | : 176 |
| Release | : 1999-08 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 0800756991 |
Different churches grow in different ways. This book will help you figure out your church's orientation and show the way to healthy growth.
| Author | : Dave Harvey |
| Publisher | : Crossway |
| Total Pages | : 166 |
| Release | : 2021-02-17 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1433571579 |
Building and Sustaining a Thriving Leadership Culture Essential to every healthy church is a biblical model of leadership. In the New Testament, church leadership is built around a team of elders working together, each bringing his own unique skills and gifts to the cause of shepherding the flock God entrusted to them. However, in many churches today the principle of plurality in leadership is often misunderstood, mistakenly applied, or completely ignored. Dave Harvey encourages church leaders to prioritize plurality for the surprising ways that it helps churches to flourish. This book not only builds a compelling case for churches to adopt and maintain biblical elder pluralities guided by solid leadership but also supplies practical tools to help elders work together for transformation. Download the free study guide.
| Author | : Ebony D. Only |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 152 |
| Release | : 2021 |
| Genre | : Clergy |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Gary L. McIntosh |
| Publisher | : Baker Books |
| Total Pages | : 130 |
| Release | : 2021-06-08 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1493430300 |
If most pastors were pressed to describe an average day of ministry, they'd have trouble doing it. In a single day, a pastor may fill many different roles in quick succession, from counselor to theologian to student to CEO to custodian (well, let's hope there's usually someone else available to perform that last role). Some roles come more naturally than others, but every pastor wants to perform each role to the best of their ability. In The 10 Key Roles of a Pastor, church consultant Gary L. McIntosh shows pastors how to - understand and juggle their many essential roles - prioritize their time and energy - manage their people's expectations of them - and empower others to take up the vital work of the church body Pastors just starting out in ministry, as well as those who have been at it a while and find themselves overworked and overwhelmed, will value this practical resource. It is also an enlightening read for those in church leadership who would benefit from understanding the pressures their pastor faces on a daily basis.
| Author | : Jonathan Leeman |
| Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
| Total Pages | : 46 |
| Release | : 2017-05-20 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781546841319 |
Quick, before you make another move, pastor, read this Journal!If you're thinking of leaving your church for another, start with Michael Lawrence's article on leaving wisely. In fact, look at Matt Schmucker's even before you think about leaving. Have you looked yet? Okay, what about now? I've seen enough pastors come and go to know that Lawrence and Schmucker just might shift your paradigm.Or maybe the process of searching has begun. Mark De-ver, Bobby Jamieson, Walter Price, and Dennis Newkirk will help you to avoid common mis-takes and pursue the next pastor wisely.Then again, maybe you should not make a move at all. Jeramie Rinne and Mark Dever will tell you why. Pastor Rinne, in fact, would rather see you dead right where you are. What a pastor!
| Author | : Gary McIntosh |
| Publisher | : Baker Books |
| Total Pages | : 208 |
| Release | : 2012-05 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 0801014069 |
Veteran church consultant calls church leaders back to the hope that God can and does restore churches, equipping them with practical tools to bring about healthy growth.
| Author | : Glenn Packiam |
| Publisher | : Baker Books |
| Total Pages | : 293 |
| Release | : 2022-02-15 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1493415263 |
How can pastors become resilient in a rapidly changing world? Is it possible to love well and lead faithfully? In the wake of crises that have exposed and accelerated massive cultural shifts, we see more clearly the seismic shifts of post-Christendom, the surging storms of a new paganism and pluralism, and the scattered debris of the cultural aftermath. Drawing on new research from the Barna Group, Scripture, and church history, pastor, theologian, and researcher Glenn Packiam addresses some of the most pressing questions for today's leaders, including - What is a pastor's calling and vocation? - How do church leaders regain credibility in a disillusioned world? - How do church leaders cultivate a deeper life with God? - How do pastors develop meaningful relationships? - Why does the church gather in worship? Does it still matter if we do? - How do we actually make disciples in this new landscape? - How can we face the challenges to unity presented by nationalism and racism? - What is the church's mission in the world? - How do we welcome the presence and power of God in our churches? This book is for all who are burdened by the challenges facing the church as well as the turbulence of our times. With infographics, enlightening data, and insights from other ministry leaders, this book is the perfect resource for church leaders who want to cultivate resilience in their ministry today.
