Pastoral Resources

An exploration of the pastoral theology of Andrew Fuller (1754-1815) suggests that evangelical renewal did not only take place alongside the local ...

Is your student ministry healthy? This is a question every student minister has asked. It s a question that brings both anger and tears. You are gr...

When Jeff Simmons started in ministry, he was surprised at how much of his time involved business. Yet business was never a part of his theological...

Learn to use a central, controlling image in every sermon.

Jesus called his core leaders with a simple, paradoxical phrase: “Come, follow me.”

History of pastor’s ministry in one place.

No pastor is perfect nor does any have all the gifts for a flawless career as all ‘come short of the glory of God’. However, there is a calling an...

We become what we say. How do you grow your church in its health and mission? Sometimes our communities lack focus or vision. We lose sight of our...

This A5 prayer postcard is designed to be given to members of the congregation at a christening service. It reminds attendees of the joy of baptis...

Practical guide to help care and offer healing before, during, and after the funeral.

Spiritually bankrupt. Broken. Humble. Hungry. Sympathetic. Pure. Reconciling. Enduring. These are not the words that describe the typical picture o...

In The Shepherd Leader, pastor and professor Tim Witmer laid out seven elements of an effective shepherding plan, showing church leaders how to min...

The high calling of preaching can take a toll on a pastor’s soul. Many pastors start out with enthusiasm and joy but are quickly drained by the dem...

With humor and insight born of experience, Joseph Umidi helps candidates approach a selection process by clarifying their personal vision for minis...

Few books have more influenced those called to gospel ministry than Charles Spurgeon's Lectures to My Students. This influence of this book, like t...

Discussions about leadership, even those centered on women, often overlook contributions made by Asian and Asian North American women. Now, Su Yon ...

Six scholars trace the role of lamentation in the Old and New Testaments in A Time for Sorrow: Recovering the Practice of Lament in the Life of the...

One of the central tasks of pastoral ministry is preaching the Word of God.Yet those who are called to ministry may feel unprepared, unable, or unw...

Clergy burnout still abounds. Now comes an antidote: a collection of reflections centering on a lost note today--"joy" in ministry. The Joy of Mini...

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 differen...

When pastors look out over their congregations, there's a good chance that they see a lot of gray hair. This book gives practical instruction and e...

In this work, the author advances a powerful case for a re-energized, committed public theology, alongside a politicized and compassionate form of ...

This landmark text offers critical reflection and practical tool for pastors working and leading congregations where there is a large percentage of...

Building and Sustaining a Thriving Leadership Culture Foundational to a healthy church is a biblical model of church leadership. In the New Testame...

The No-Nonsense Preaching Manual Every Pastor Needs The first book in the Kingdom Pastor’s Library from Tony Evans, The Power of Preaching will hel...

In his book Stalled, ministry consultant and former pastor Dale Sellers helps discouraged pastors discover their sweet spot in ministry and realize...

This comprehensive textbook on pastoral ministry articulates a biblical model for shepherding God's people. Siang-Yang Tan, a leading psychologist ...

Revival begins with God. But it's lived out through us. While we can't determine how God will act, we can be expectant and anticipate his work. And...

Special leadership training sessions covering the two essential topics of church government and the ministry of the word in the local assembly.

Practical Advice on Biblical Church Leadership and Membership God created his church to be a covenant of love and service among believers. It’s an ...

The second letter to the Corinthians is a touchstone for pastors seeking advice on effective ministry. It is a revealing window into the tumult of ...

Leadership is hard. Pastoring through divisive times is even harder. How do we lead well when criticised? How do we keep loving the church when hur...

The true self finds peace in resting in the love of God, in the peace which Jesus promises. Jesus says to each of us in ministry, ‘As the Father ha...

Drawing on a lifetime of pastoral experience, The Care of Souls is a beautifully written treasury of proven wisdom which pastors will find themselv...

The Care Minister's Manual is the personal training workbook and reference guide for Congregational Care Ministers (CCM's), who serve a central rol...

Shame is a much misunderstood and often misdiagnosed problem that can cause significant issues in the church as in wider society. Indeed, there hav...

In an account which is always honest and thoughtful, often enlightening and sometimes amusing, Tony Philpot covers a wide range of themes: prayer, ...

All pastors and church leaders experience criticism-but that doesn't make criticism easier to process or to address well. With wisdom, charity, and...

It is a Christ-like act to befriend a sick or a lonely person: this book is a wonderfully useful guide to giving the most you can by your visits. W...

A collection of creative wedding ceremonies and helps to guide the pastor in making the wedding service a worshipful experience.