Pastoral Resources

Receive the essential lessons from a wise, broken man who has lived it, possesses the scars from it, owns the T-shirt and yet by the grace of God s...

These brief, honest, penetrating letters are gold for a pastor just starting out, and remain tremendously helpful to the rest of us, as we seek to ...

With sympathetic counsel, Al Martin probes into the life of the minister, addressing symptoms, causes and cures to help ministers avoid debilitatin...

Paul's instructions and personal model for faithful ministry remain the standard for every generation. They were written to Timothy in the first in...

Daniel Donford is a new pastor: excited, filled with bright dreams, anticipating a big future for him and his new church, Broadfield Community Chur...

What is a pastor of a church? What are the requirements and expectations? How can a pastor be faithful to the Bible whilst effectively engaging wit...

John Piper pleads with fellow pastors to abandon the the secularisation of the pastorate and pursue the prophetic call of the Bible for radical min...

There are some astonishing gaps in the information with which church leaders are expected to guide their congregation. Some things are never said t...

The Church of Scotland Year Book is an essential handbook and directory on which many ministers, elders and lay leaders rely for information of all...

Ministers want and need to navigate the tension between being highly motivated and terminally driven. Far too many pastors, missionaries, and minis...

In Safer Faiths, Safer Followers, Tom Wilson draws on extensive, interfaith research—including interviews, focus groups, and real-life case studies...

Drawing from expertise developed through Anna Chaplaincy, this book enables members of care home staff teams to understand and facilitate the provi...

In this second volume by Dr. Peter Nyende, he outlines a biblical theology of pastoral ministry that highlights its vital importance and provides a...

A discussion of the historical development of the order of deacons, its theological basis in the Western and Eastern Churches, and the relevance an...

This concise yet comprehensive guide reimagines spiritual direction as a transformative gift for personal growth and the church’s vitality. Organiz...

Powell provides a startling study of how differently the pastor and the congregation interpret Scripture, how this difference affects what the cong...

Andy and Kara were anxious--anxious about their teenaged children approaching adulthood in a tumultuous world. Anxious, too, about their ministries...

In an age of pastoral abuse, scandal, and failure, many pastors feel pressured to appear sinless. They are tempted to conceal their sin rather than...

Holy Saturday has a unique quality that is said to reflect the entire time in which we live. With the trauma of Good Friday a reality and before th...

This volume in Concordia Historical Institute’s Monograph Series makes a historically significant work, originally published in German in 1913, by ...

People are hurting at a scale we ve never seen. They re dealing with an onslaught of issues like anxiety, grief, mental illness, family troubles, a...

Practical advice informed by spiritual insights for carers and sufferers.

Learn to apply Jesus' distinctive teaching strategies. Teachers for all ages can gain confidence as you evaluate your own skills, write new lessons...

Successful church consultant David Stark shares proven, practical methods for churches to attract and engage young people. Based on principles that...

Are you a hurting pastor seeking healing? Are you a lay leader wanting to protect your pastor? Here is a compassionate, proactive look at pastoral ...

The Heart of a Great Pastor salutes pastors everywhere--those wanting to take a fresh look at their ministries, as well as those just starting out....

Church planning expert provides proven principles to help churches define their organization, give it direction, develop a vision for ministry, and...

Pastors are increasingly tempted to view themselves as high-powered CEOs. Wiersbe reminds them of the biblical model: shepherds to God's people. Pr...

The bestselling author of The Search to Belong helps church leaders create more natural congregational communities by becoming environmentalists--p...

Written by church planters who have "been there, done that," this is your practical, real-world guide to successful church planting--credible, info...

A nationally respected authority on church life offers a step-by-step approach to attracting and retaining an abundance of volunteers.

This one-of-a-kind resource introduces pastors and seminarians to wisdom found in literary classics that can shape their ministries today.

This volume of helpful insights for pastors shows them how to deliver the heart of the gospel via the Jesus-endorsed vessel of compelling storytell...

Veteran church consultants draw upon decades of practical experience to present tried and true rules of thumb covering fifteen ministry topics, sim...

Offers insight into the four generations found in modern churches and gives practical suggestions for effective ministry to each generation

Help for visiting hospitals, nursing homes, or the homes of shut ins. Scripture references and other resources give support and encouragement to th...

Trusted church consultants equip pastors who want to re-envision their role and lead a successful church turnaround.

In this expanded edition, trusted church leadership consultant provides practical advice for churches to articulate their vision, implement their m...

Trusted church leadership consultant shows pastors how to understand their congregational culture in order to accomplish the church's mission and v...

A homiletical classic that has stood the test of time, How to Preach without Notes has been repackaged for the next generation of preachers.

Now in its second edition, this resource offers prepared prayers, stirring liturgies, and useful service plans for traditional and liturgical churc...

Emphasizes the importance of ministry's core values, mission, and strategy and shows church planters how to focus on the essential ingredients for ...

Proven, easy-to-use reference guide helps pastors, counselors, and youth workers find key Bible passages on topics relevant to teens.

The New Testament writers set before us a number of models of ministry, each of which is shaped by the particular needs of the churches they were s...