The Unnecessary Pastor

Author : Marva Dawn,Eugene Peterson
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1999-11-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0802846785

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The Unnecessary Pastor by Marva Dawn,Eugene Peterson Pdf

Best-selling authors Marva Dawn and Eugene Peterson offer encouragement to pastors. Pastors are strategically placed to counter the culture. No other profession looks so inoffensive but is in fact so dangerous to the status quo. Their weapon? A gospel that is profoundly countercultural. But standing firm in today's world isn't easy. Powerful forces, both subtle and obvious, attempt to domesticate pastors, to make them, in a word, unnecessary. In this book, two of today's most respected authors help pastors recover their gospel identity and maintain a pure vision of Christian leadership. Marva Dawn and Eugene Peterson reconnect pastors with the biblical texts that will train them as countercultural servants of the gospel. Marva Dawn looks to Paul's letter to the Ephesians for instruction for churches seeking to live faithfully in today's world. In turn, Eugene Peterson explores Romans, 1 and 2 Timothy, and Titus, drawing from them the correct view of pastoral identity.

Author : Marva J. Dawn,Eugene H. Peterson
Publisher : Regent College Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Bible
ISBN : 1573831484

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The Unnecessary Pastor by Marva J. Dawn,Eugene H. Peterson Pdf

Best-selling authors Marva Dawn and Eugene Peterson offer encouragement to pastors. Pastors are strategically placed to counter the culture. No other profession looks so inoffensive but is in fact so dangerous to the status quo. Their weapon? A gospel that is profoundly countercultural. But standing firm in today's world isn't easy. Powerful forces, both subtle and obvious, attempt to domesticate pastors, to make them, in a word, unnecessary. In this book, two of today's most respected authors help pastors recover their gospel identity and maintain a pure vision of Christian leadership. Marva Dawn and Eugene Peterson reconnect pastors with the biblical texts that will train them as countercultural servants of the gospel. Marva Dawn looks to Paul's letter to the Ephesians for instruction for churches seeking to live faithfully in today's world. In turn, Eugene Peterson explores Romans, 1 and 2 Timothy, and Titus, drawing from them the correct view of pastoral identity.

Author : Marva Dawn,Eugene Peterson
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1999-11-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802846785

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The Unnecessary Pastor by Marva Dawn,Eugene Peterson Pdf

Best-selling authors Marva Dawn and Eugene Peterson offer encouragement to pastors. Pastors are strategically placed to counter the culture. No other profession looks so inoffensive but is in fact so dangerous to the status quo. Their weapon? A gospel that is profoundly countercultural. But standing firm in today's world isn't easy. Powerful forces, both subtle and obvious, attempt to domesticate pastors, to make them, in a word, unnecessary. In this book, two of today's most respected authors help pastors recover their gospel identity and maintain a pure vision of Christian leadership. Marva Dawn and Eugene Peterson reconnect pastors with the biblical texts that will train them as countercultural servants of the gospel. Marva Dawn looks to Paul's letter to the Ephesians for instruction for churches seeking to live faithfully in today's world. In turn, Eugene Peterson explores Romans, 1 and 2 Timothy, and Titus, drawing from them the correct view of pastoral identity.

Author : David Powlison
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 63 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2021-05-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433573040

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The Pastor as Counselor (Foreword by Ed Welch) by David Powlison Pdf

David Powlison Examines the Unique Role of the Pastor as Counselor A pastor inhabits multiple roles—teacher, preacher, youth leader, and counselor. Yet many church leaders feel unprepared to counsel church members who are struggling with difficult, multifaceted problems. David Powlison reminds pastors of their unique role as the shepherds of God's people, equipping them to apply biblical wisdom to the thoughts, values, moods, expectations, and decisions of those under their care.

Author : Peter Orr
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2022-10-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433584794

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Fight for Your Pastor by Peter Orr Pdf

Practical Ways to Support and Care for Your Pastor Do you pray for your pastors? Do you encourage them? Do you have realistic expectations for them? The office of pastor is simultaneously a rewarding and draining position. Pastors today have immense pressure on their shoulders and they need the support of their congregations. Peter Orr has written Fight for Your Pastor as an exhortation for church members to stand behind their pastors through the difficulties of ministry. Orr specifies ways in which congregations can be intentional in caring for church leaders, including prayer, encouragement, generosity, and forgiveness. Featuring stories from current pastors about their struggles, this book is perfect for thoughtful church members eager to understand the weight of their pastors' positions and support leaders in their important ministry. For Thoughtful Christians: Specifically those wanting to know more about their pastors and how to care for them Current: Features insight from pastors about their personal experiences in ministry Applicable: Gives practical examples of how to love and care for pastors, including specific prayers for church leaders and the best ways to encourage them

Author : Ted Cunningham
Publisher : David C Cook
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2011-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780781406895

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Young and in Love by Ted Cunningham Pdf

What if We’ve Got This Purity Thing All Wrong? In Young and In Love, pastor, author, and speaker Ted Cunningham boldly argues that young love should be celebrated, even promoted. Early marriages can be God’s will and often provide the key to sexual purity. With this in mind, Cunningham shares the secrets to a successful early marriage with those in their late teens and early twenties who are in love. This book suits anyone experiencing young love who struggles with naysayers who dismiss or hinder a God-designed relationship. It also addresses young adults who struggle with the teachings of other popular books on abstinence or on delaying dating or marriage. And it offers parents and pastors who feel concerned about a relationship a source of wise counsel that carefully prepares young adults for a godly marriage.

Author : James D. Martin
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2020-06-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781728363646

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Biblical Pastors Were Not and Are Not Ceos. by James D. Martin Pdf

The emergence of the pastor Chief Executive Officer (CEO) position in churches today has become widely acceptable in Mega and Meta churches. Recent studies have not explored this issue. David Fisher acknowledges that in the 21st century, being a pastor presents major challenges because it leads to professional and personal identity crisis resulting from secular and ecclesial challenges. Studies have supported the idea that there is the need for church leaders to adopt the secular models of leadership and several noted authors have shown that churches today have become like other organizations that have to market their products. This is a problematic interpretation because leadership in modern churches has gone beyond the biblical and theological definitions of becoming shepherds of their flock and servants of God. In the search for an effective pastoral leadership role, this paper will explore the contemporary definition of pastoral leadership and compare it with what the scriptures say concerning the elders and servants of God assigned the duty of being shepherds of their flock.

Author : Lillian Daniel
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2005-12-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781566996457

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Tell It Like It Is by Lillian Daniel Pdf

Lillian Daniel shares how her congregation re-appropriated the practice of testimony one Lenten season, a practice that would eventually revitalize their worship and transform their congregational culture.

Author : Siang-Yang Tan
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2006-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780801065644

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Full Service by Siang-Yang Tan Pdf

A thorough exploration of what biblical servanthood is, why each Christian is called to serve, and how to grow as true servants of our Lord.

Author : Tom Nelson
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2021-12-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781514001332

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The Flourishing Pastor by Tom Nelson Pdf

Christianity Today Book Award—Church and Pastoral Leadership The Gospel Coalition Book Awards Honorable Mention Pastoral leadership is in crisis. It's not just that many pastors feel overwhelmed and stressed out; many have lost their way. With the risk of burnout at an all-time high, what pastors need is not just a new leadership strategy, but a new framework for ministry—one that will help them move from survival to flourishing. In these pages, Tom Nelson looks to the biblical image of the shepherd leader in response to the contemporary context. If pastors are to lead congregations, then they must first learn what it means to be led by the Good Shepherd. Pulling from his years of experience as a lead pastor and president of a nonprofit, Nelson offers pastors and ministry leaders a timely vision for leadership that incorporates in-depth biblical teaching and whole-life discipleship. His wisdom and insight provide a roadmap for ministry resilience and longevity.

Author : J. Mastine Nisbett
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : African American Episcopalians
ISBN : 9781452092324

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A Journey to the Promised Land by J. Mastine Nisbett Pdf

Dean Nisbett has crafted an excellent book that is carefully researched. He is a masterful storyteller, combining theology, sociology, history, scripture and church architecture into a masterpiece. Writing about the struggle of a suburban parish to build an edifice, the author cites numerous parallels between the Israelites' history and that of the parish. He recasts the Israelites' story into the contemporary, making the Bible relevant in demonstrating the ongoing work of God. Nisbett explores the struggle of African Americans to be integrated into the United States of America. He addresses the tension between West Indians and black Americans and notes the latter's significant contribution to the Episcopal Church. He recognizes the indelible contribution of the first African Americans who penetrated the white enclave of Cambria Heights. Recognition is also made of black Episcopalians for their valuable contribution to the society and for challenging the church to be honest to its Catholicity, insisting that they (black Episcopalians) be included into the "Body of Christ."The author explicates the concept of vocation, the "call" to serve God in His church. He shares his personal experience. Very inspiring! A must read for those contemplating the ordained ministry. The book integrates the Church into the life of the community. It is an excellent tool for congregational development, and could serve as a model for congregations to chronicle their history from a theological perspective. In addition, the book will be useful to those researching the history of the ordination of black Episcopalians and the birth of the black Episcopal congregation in the United States. It is a wonderful resource for those considering church construction. Finally, the author theologizes the building and provides a helpful manual for every worshiper whom the author (in reference to 1st Peter) describes as "living stones" built upon the foundation of Jesus Christ, "The chief Corner Stone."

Author : Marva J. Dawn
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Religion
ISBN : 080284586X

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A Royal Waste of Time by Marva J. Dawn Pdf

In this book, Marva Dawn insists that churches need to engage in a serious process of community discernment concerning worship in order to employ the best tools and forms, and she offers reflections to further the discussion. Each part of A Royal "Waste" of Time begins with a sample Scripture-based sermon since Dawn emphasizes that the church's worship must follow biblical guidelines and form a biblical people.--From publisher's description.

Author : James Henry Potts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1879
Category : Methodism
ISBN : UOM:39015071615681

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Pastor and People by James Henry Potts Pdf

Author : John Piper
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433678820

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Brothers, We are Not Professionals by John Piper Pdf

Piper pleas with his colleagues to abandon the secularization of the pastorate and return to the primitive call of the Bible for radical ministry.

Author : Patrick Lencioni
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 069258160X

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The Better Pastor by Patrick Lencioni Pdf