Richard Armstrong and Kirk Morledge present this practical guide for pastoral ministry, offering counsel about a wide range of topics related to a pastor's professional ministry and personal life. Topics include beginning a new ministry, balancing one's personal life and ministry, wrestling with conflict, worrying about church finances, and preaching. This introduction to ministry can function as a textbook as well as an invaluable handbook or desk reference for pastors in the midst of congregational ministry.
| Ch. 1 | Wondering what this book can do for me | 1 |
| Ch. 2 | Shepherding a flock | 8 |
| Ch. 3 | Struggling to survive | 13 |
| Ch. 4 | Rethinking my approach to ministry | 21 |
| Ch. 5 | Beginning a new ministry | 34 |
| Ch. 6 | Trying to balance my personal life and ministry | 42 |
| Ch. 7 | Worrying about my finances | 59 |
| Ch. 8 | Trying to be spiritually disciplined | 67 |
| Ch. 9 | Pondering my relationships | 78 |
| Ch. 10 | Needing to stay fit | 90 |
| Ch. 11 | Reflecting on work and other involvements | 100 |
| Ch. 12 | Following and preceding other pastors | 112 |
| Ch. 13 | Wanting to do what is right | 117 |
| Ch. 14 | Working with a staff | 128 |
| Ch. 15 | Trying to "run" a church | 144 |
| Ch. 16 | Working with committees | 153 |
| Ch. 17 | Welcoming new members | 163 |
| Ch. 18 | Worrying about the church's finances | 166 |
| Ch. 19 | Wrestling with conflict | 178 |
| Ch. 20 | Fulfilling other roles | 185 |
| App. A | Parish nursing | 197 |
| App. B | Three rules for telephone callers | 200 |
Overview
Richard Armstrong and Kirk Morledge present this practical guide for pastoral ministry, offering counsel about a wide range of topics related to a pastor's professional ministry and personal life. Topics include beginning a new ministry, balancing one's personal life and ministry, wrestling with conflict, worrying about church finances, and preaching. This introduction to ministry can function as a textbook as well as an invaluable handbook or desk reference for pastors in the ...