A Pastoral Rule for Today

A Pastoral Rule for TodayReviving an Ancient Practice How can pastors thrive amid the demands of being preacher, therapist, administrator, and CEO? We need a contemporary pastoral rule: a pattern for ministry that encourages and enables pastors to focus on what is most important in their pastoral task. Written by three veteran pastors, this book gives examples of pastoral rules in communities throughout the church's history, providing concrete advice on how pastors can

readers will find helpful insight as Riddlebarger evaluates the main problems facing each of the major millennial positions and cautions readers to be aware of the spiraling consequences of each view

challenging young people to think deeply about hard topics and stand for truth in a secular age

Although deeply political

Pastors will want to consult this volume often for authoritative advice on all aspects of pastoral ministry

Scripture-soaked and touching on the issues which most affect our lives today

Showing the World God's Design for Life Together

and international speaker Paul Gould leads readers on an engaging journey through eleven clues that suggest Christianity is not only true but satisfies our deepest longings

How does our topic fit within salvation history

Word-Centered Church is indispensable

and maps that serve as visual aids

Written to be accessible to students and readers without advanced training in New Testament studies

Ronnie Floyd delivers a practical guide to ministry for pastors and church leaders