Pastoral Ministry
Book Review: The Man of God: Volume 3, by Albert Martin
Review by Alex Hong | 02.25.2021We would have healthier pastors and churches if every pastor read, listened, and applied the principles laid out in Martin’s pastoral trilogy.
Book Review: 40 Questions About Pastoral Ministry, by Phil Newton
Review by Mark Redfern | 02.11.2021Newton’s book gripped my heart, brought tears to my eyes, encouraged my faith, and put resolve in my soul.
Book Review: The Heart of the Preacher, by Rick Reed
Review by Caleb Greggsen | 10.29.2020The Heart of the Preacher is a devotional book for preachers that provides clear, biblical prescriptions for guarding and building up your heart to serve God’s people.
Book Review: Don’t Just Send a Resume, by Benjamin Vrbicek
Review by Kris Sinclair | 08.06.2020Perhaps the most compelling aspect of Vrbicek’s book is the way he sprinkles the good news on every page, even while discussing practical issues regarding searching for a ministry position.
Redeeming Pastoral Ambition
By Benjamin Vrbicek | 06.12.2020If you want to change the world, be a servant of all.
Small Beginnings: C. H. Spurgeon at Waterbeach
By Geoff Chang | 06.10.2020For so many young pastors, the early years of pastoral ministry can prove daunting. These highlights from Spurgeon’s first pastorate show us what to prioritize in these early years.
Book Review: The Elder, by Cornelis Van Dam
Review by Mark Redfern | 06.05.2020Van Dam’s book will help you understand your pastoral calling as preservers and nurturers of life in the covenant community.
Pastoring in a Pandemic Quicktake: Shepherding Lessons Learned in Quarantine
By Bob Johnson | 06.02.2020Bob Johnson discusses lessons learned about shepherding his flock during the Covid19 pandemic.
How the Lord Prepared Our Church for a Global Pandemic
By Juan Sanchez | 05.07.2020The Lord had been preparing us for this global pandemic through the ordinary means of pastoral ministry.
Book Review: Letters to My Students: Volume 1, Jason Allen
Review by J. Josh Smith | 04.23.2020Every preacher can profit from Allen’s book but it will prove to be most helpful among preachers in training.
Book Review: Hearers and Doers, by Kevin Vanhoozer
Review by David Schrock | 01.16.2020In a world where churches chase the latest ministry fads, Hearers and Doers is a refreshing contrast.
Book Review: The Man of God: Volume 1, by Albert Martin
Review by Alex Hong | 01.09.2020Martin’s book reminded me of my need to be surrounded by proven and seasoned pastors. His writings are not only thoroughly biblical, but wise and practical.
Book Review: The Book Your Pastor Wishes You Would Read
By M. Redfern, T. Hoak | 06.27.2019Just as pastors will be held accountable for how faithfully they obeyed the command to oversee the flock, so church members will be held accountable for how faithfully they obeyed the command to make shepherding their church a groan-free experience for their pastor.
Mailbag #81: Helping a Church Grow in Discipling . . . How to Receive Members Who Left a Former Church Poorly.
By B. Johnson, J. de Koning | 04.19.2019— How can I help my church grow in discipling? — Receiving members who left their former church on bad terms.
Book Review: God’s Country, by Brad Roth
Review by Cheston Pickard | 04.11.2019In the same way that God values the populations in cities, God values the populations in rural areas. In the same way that God calls men and women to serve in the cities, God still calls men and women to faithfully serve in rural areas. The two areas could not be more different, but Christ builds his church in cities and rural areas alike.
