40 Questions About Pastoral Ministry

Author: Phil A. Newton

A veteran pastor answers the questions that today's pastors are asking

In 40 Questions about Pastoral Ministry, veteran pastor Phil Newton provides trustworthy answers to 40 of the most common and pressing questions relating to the life and work of the pastor. Covering five major categories--such as development, practices, and preaching--Newton equips pastors to successfully handle everyday duties and challenges, including:

Remaining spiritually healthy
Strengthening your marriage
Dealing with discouragement
Avoiding pitfalls
Leading elders' meetings
Mentoring future leaders
Preaching through books of the Bible
Conducting marriages and funerals
Practicing church discipline
Leading change and revitalization, and much more

Basing his answers on Scripture, theological reflection, and personal experience, Newton serves as a mentor and guide for pastors at every stage of ministry. The questions and answers are self-contained, and topics of interest can be easily located. Pastors will want to consult this volume often for authoritative advice on all aspects of pastoral ministry.

Author:

Phil A. Newton (PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; DMin, Fuller Theological Seminary) is senior pastor at South Woods Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee. His previous books include The Way of Faith and Elders in Congregational Life.

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