Mentoring for Ministry: The Grace of Growing Pastors
Ebook
Overview
The art of mentoring, like all great arts, is a grace to be received, a gift to be given, and a skill that can be learned and practiced. This book explores the practice and grace of that art. The pastors in these pages share their hard-won experience of mentoring and being mentored, their wobbles and successes, insights and wisdom harvested from years in the vineyard.
”Mentoring happens. The only questions are whether we are aware
it is happening and intentional about finding the right kind of
mentoring. This insightful and stimulating book gives us the
guidance that we need in getting clear about all of that. It is a
must-read for leaders who want to be faithful and effective
servants of the Gospel!"
--Richard J. Mouw, President Emeritus, Professor of Faith and
Public Life, Fuller Theological Seminary
“Among the most important tasks of any leader is mentoring other
leaders. Mentoring for Ministry is a great read filled with
biblical examples of mentoring, inspirational stories from
outstanding leaders, and concrete ideas for what mentoring can look
like."
--Adam Hamilton, Senior Pastor, Church of the Resurrection,
Leawood, KS; author of Speaking Well: Essential Skills for
Speakers, Leaders and Preachers
"This collection of essays is a gift to the whole church. The
writers, all of whom have taught me a great deal about life,
leadership, and ministry--in ways unknown to them--provide rich
perceptions and inspiring insights. As several point out, mentoring
is a mutual relationship of trust and growth, and the sharing of
wisdom and practical skills. The reader will be mentored by the
unique voices and experiences of each chapter and will, I would
hope, become a mentor to equip the next generation of
leaders."
--Larry M. Goodpaster, Bishop-in-Residence, Candler School of
Theology, Emory University
Product Details
- Title : Mentoring for Ministry: The Grace of Growing Pastors
- Authors:
- Kocher, Craig Thomas
- Byassee, Jason
- Publisher: Cascade Books
- Publication Date: 2017
- ISBN: 9781498228565
Craig T. Kocher is University Chaplain and Jessie Ball duPont
Chair of the Chaplaincy at the University of Richmond. He
previously pastored churches in North Carolina and served as
Associate Dean of Duke University Chapel.
Jason Byassee is the Butler Chair in Homiletics and Biblical
Hermeneutics at the Vancouver School of Theology. Jason is a fellow
in Theology and Leadership at Duke Divinity School and previously
served as senior pastor of Boone United Methodist Church in Boone,
North Carolina.
James C. Howell is Senior Pastor of Myers Park United Methodist
Church, Charlotte, North Carolina. He was previously senior pastor
of Davidson United Methodist Church and is the author of numerous
books on faith and ministry.