Stan Toler's Practical Guide to Pastoral Ministry
Overview
Twenty-first-century ministry is a construction zone, and pastors must continually assess the road ahead and avoid destructive barriers to lead effectively. Stan Toler, America's pastor to pastors, offers rich insight and generous affirmation that will enlighten, encourage, and equip anyone involved in local church ministry.
Based on more than thirty years of leading healthy, growing churches, Stan offers practical advice on 75 ministry topics covering every aspect of ministry from personal growth to effective leadership.
You'll learn to:
- Lead and effective ministry team
- Cast a faith-inspired vision
- Manage risk successfully
- Thrive amid adversity
- Improve your pulpit communication
- Minister effectively through weddings and funerals
- Create an atmosphere of affirmation in your home
- Recruit and retain top volunteers
- Fund your vision for the local church
- Keep yourself and your church on the cutting edge
Make Stan Toler your ministry mentor and learn from one of the nation's most reputable senior pastors.
Top Highlights
“A consecrated life is a life devoted to a single purpose. Like Abraham, it settles on God’s plan, no matter the consequence.” (Page 44)
“Great pastors aren’t great because of the size of their church. They’re great because of their commitment to excellence” (Page 18)
“What is the result of consecrating our life to Christ, making His will our main objective? In a word, power.” (Page 45)
“Close relationships to anyone of the opposite sex—other than your spouse—will destroy a lifetime of service” (Page 50)
“First, God’s holiness is reflected in an unconditional hatred of sin.” (Page 23)
Product Details
- Title: Stan Toler's Practical Guide to Pastoral Ministry
- Author: Stan Toler
- Series: Stan Toler Collection
- Publisher: Wesleyan Publishing House
- Publication Date: 2008
- Pages: 300
