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Christian Ministry
Designed to guide both new and experienced ministers in their everyday pastoral work, this comprehensive volume has been revised to aid twenty-first-century pastors, church staff, ministers, chaplains, and seminary students, who face the challenges of providing competent, contemporary ministry. Technological suggestions, solid policy and programming guidelines, along with specific suggestions on various aspects of ministry provide pastoral inspiration and study content.
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A meditation on the fundamental biblical teachings of Christianity, this personal confession of faith describes what is of greatest importance for living a faithful and Christian life. Drawing upon historical Baptist doctrine, this text aspires to bring all readers into the fellowship of Christ by presenting different aspects of Christian belief.
Reports from churches indicate that poor interpersonal relationships are the primary reasons for minister failure. Though they are taught the important skills of how to interpret the Bible, how to discern and articulate doctrine, how to direct worship services, and more, ministers are eventually faced with a congregation. While they may frequently call on some skills and others not at all, interpersonal relationship skills are vital to any ministry. Hardcover.
Poor interpersonal skills are the primary reasons for minister failure. Though taught the important skills of how to interpret the Bible, how to discern and articulate doctrine, and how to direct worship services, ministers must be able to effectively communicate with a congregation. A minister must lead as a shepherd would lead his flock—by observing, nurturing, and communicating.
Practical activities and instructions offer to bring balance into the hectic lives of theology students. Addressing the common fears and advantages of adult students, ministry opportunities and resources, and even career planning and graduation, this workbook, combined with class lectures, guides students through academics and beyond. Spiral.
Dr. Joe H. Cothen, who first taught how to be a pastor in Equipped for Good Work: A Guide for Pastors, now teaches how to preach—a task which lies at the very core of a pastor’s work.