The Pastor as Public Theologian
The Pastor as Public Theologian

Author: Kevin J. Vanhoozer

Publisher: Brazos Press

Published: 2015-08-11

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1441245723

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Many pastors today see themselves primarily as counselors, leaders, and motivators. Yet this often comes at the expense of the fundamental reality of the pastorate as a theological office. The most important role is to be a theologian mediating God to the people. The church needs pastors who can contextualize biblical wisdom in Christian living to help their congregations think theologically about all aspects of their lives, such as work, end-of-life decisions, political involvement, and entertainment choices. Drawing on the Bible, key figures from church history, and Christian theology, this book offers a clarion call for pastors to serve as public theologians in their congregations and communities. It is designed to be engaging reading for busy pastors and includes pastoral reflections on the theological task from twelve working pastors, including Kevin DeYoung and Cornelius Plantinga.

The Pastor's Book
The Pastor's Book

Author: R. Kent Hughes

Publisher: Crossway

Published: 2015-10-14

Total Pages: 451

ISBN-13: 143354590X

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Pastors are tasked with the incredibly demanding job of caring for the spiritual, emotional, and, at times‚ physical needs of their people. While seminary is helpful preparation for many of the challenges pastors face, there’s far more to pastoral ministry than what can be covered in the classroom. Designed as a reference guide for nearly every situation a pastor will face, this comprehensive book by seasoned pastors Kent Hughes and Doug O’Donnell is packed full of biblical wisdom and practical guidance related to the reality of pastoral ministry in the trenches. From officiating weddings to conducting funerals to visiting the sick, this book will equip pastors and church leaders with the knowledge they need to effectively minister to their flocks, both within the walls of the church and beyond.

Pastoral Theology for Public Ministry
Pastoral Theology for Public Ministry

Author: Stephen Burns

Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.

Published: 2015-10-10

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 1596272643

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What does it mean to be engaged in Christian ministry in a shifting spiritual and religious landscape? Stephen Burns invites readers to think anew about the distinctiveness of public practices of pastoral presence. Rather than narrowly defining pastoral care and pastoral theology (pastoral counseling, preaching, youth groups, visits to elders, etc.) and theological academic categories (history, pastoral theology, liturgy, ethics and contemporary sociology), he argues for a new imagination and practice of pastoral presence – a presence that is representative, public, integrated, and expansive. Study guide included.

Theological Reflection for Human Flourishing
Theological Reflection for Human Flourishing

Author: Helen Cameron

Publisher: Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 157

ISBN-13: 0334043905

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Practical theology and theological reflection are growing areas of theological studies. This book aims to create a bridge between pastoral practice and public theology.

Pastoral Theology for Public Ministry
Pastoral Theology for Public Ministry

Author: Stephen Burns

Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.

Published: 2015-10-01

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 1596272651

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What does it mean to be engaged in Christian ministry in a shifting spiritual and religious landscape? Stephen Burns invites readers to think anew about the distinctiveness of public practices of pastoral presence. Rather than narrowly defining pastoral care and pastoral theology (pastoral counseling, preaching, youth groups, visits to elders, etc.) and theological academic categories (history, pastoral theology, liturgy, ethics and contemporary sociology), he argues for a new imagination and practice of pastoral presence – a presence that is representative, public, integrated, and expansive. Study guide included.

Theology for Ministry
Theology for Ministry

Author: William Rob Edwards

Publisher: P & R Publishing

Published: 2021-06

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781629956558

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"Deeply connecting theology with practice, this book encourages rich biblical-theological reflection for growing and sustaining a vibrant ministry-applying more than twenty key Christian doctrines to pastoral work"--

The Effective Pastor
The Effective Pastor

Author: Robert C. Anderson

Publisher: Moody Publishers

Published: 1998-10-01

Total Pages: 379

ISBN-13: 1575679817

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What can I say to parents who have lost an infant? Where do I find the time to be a good pastor and a loving husband and father too? These are just some of the tough questions most pastors ask at one time or another. And the answers don't come easy. Robert Anderson's practical guide to the pastoral ministry highlights the many aspects of a pastor's job. his qualifications, prerequisites, and requirements, his relationships with his wife and family, his congregation, those outside the congregation, and in counseling and visitation his tasks, including worship services, the Lord's Supper and baptism, evangelism, weddings, funerals, and special events. his administrative tasks such as public relations, correspondence, Christian education, youth and music ministries, and encouraging fellowship. Here is a volume of excellent ideas, advice, and general rules for the contemporary pastor in his ever-changing ministry.