Description
Start your ministry off strong--and smart
If you're like most new pastors, you will suddenly realize in your first years of ministry that you are not prepared for many of the practical aspects of your calling. The New Pastor's Handbook is your guide to navigating these unfamiliar waters. With his hard-won wisdom, pastor Jason Helopoulos comes alongside you as a trusted friend and mentor to help and encourage you through your first years of ministry. He'll show you how to
· start out strong at a new church
· persevere during difficult seasons of ministry
· lead meetings and delegate tasks
· safeguard your family
· fight discouragement, pastor envy, and a lack of contentment
· navigate special ministry needs, such as hospital visits, weddings, and funerals
· and much more
Endorsements
"I wish I could have read this book when I was just starting out in ministry. This personal, practical volume will serve as a valuable guide for many young pastors, and quite a few older ones too."--Kevin DeYoung, senior pastor of University Reformed Church; author of Crazy Busy: A (Mercifully) Short Book about a (Really) Big Problem
"Where was this book when I was first ordained? Ultrapractical and stuffed full of timeless wisdom, this is a book I will recommend often and reread regularly."-- Tim Challies, author of The Next Story; pastor of Grace Fellowship Church
"I wish The New Pastor's Handbook had been available when I was starting out. Thirty-nine years on, it is a helpful reminder to do the basics. I commend it enthusiastically."--Alistair Begg, senior pastor of Parkside Church
Product Details
Title: The New Pastor's Handbook: Help and Encouragement for the First Years of Ministry
Author: Jason Helopoulos
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780801018350
Number of pages: 208
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group