{"title":"Pastoral Ministry Books","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eOur collection of hand-picked, Christ-centred books will help anyone who wants to grow in pastoral ministry—whether a Bible college student with aspirations for ministry, a seasoned pastor, a youth or women's worker, or any Christian longing to minister better to the people of God. You can hear some specific book recommendations from Jeff Kingswood in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/blogs\/reformers-blog\/reformers-bookcast-books-on-pastoral-ministry\"\u003eReformers Bookcast interview\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003enarrow down topics using the product filters, or browse related collections here:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/collections\/ecclesiology\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/collections\/ecclesiology\"\u003eEcclesiology\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e|\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/collections\/pastoral-ministry-books\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/collections\/pastoral-ministry-books\"\u003ePastoral Ministry\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/collections\/books-on-preaching\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/collections\/books-on-preaching\"\u003ePreaching \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e| \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/collections\/biblical-counselling-resources\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/collections\/biblical-counselling-resources\"\u003eCounselling\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/collections\/childrens-youth-ministry-books\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/collections\/childrens-youth-ministry-books\"\u003eChildren \u0026amp; Youth Ministry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"9780310510710-shepherding-gods-flock-a-handbook-on-pastoral-ministry-counseling-and-leadership-adams-jay","title":"Shepherding God's Flock: A Handbook On Pastoral Ministry, Counseling, And Leadership","description":"\u003cp\u003eShepherding God's Flock is both a textbook for students of pastoral ministry and a handbook for pastors. Jay Adams is well-known for his practical and thorough approach to the many issues of Christian counseling. That same practicality and thoroughness is found in this unparalleled handbook on pastoral ministry. Not only does it offer pastors one of the best resources in print, but it also provides church elders with an orientation and practical guide to aspects of ministry for which they have responsibility. It is truly a shepherd's handbook.  The book is divided into three parts. Pastoral Life deals with the pastor, his calling, and the general care he provides the flock. Pastoral Counseling provides an overview of the task and a general approach for pastoral counselors. Pastoral Leadership offers a perspective on the ways the pastor can lead the church in its many tasks and responsibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zondervan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10488807456811,"sku":"9780310510710","price":39.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/9780310510710-Adams-Shepherding-God-s-flock-handbook-pastoral-ministry-counseling-leadership.jpg?v=1600061565"},{"product_id":"9780764211256-conviction-to-lead-the-25-principles-for-leadership-that-matters-mohler-jr-r-albert","title":"Conviction to Lead, The: 25 Principles for Leadership That Matters","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- FXB150523 --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOUT OF PRINT, New edition \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/products\/9780764237706-conviction-to-lead-the-27-principles-for-leadership-that-matters-revised-and-updated-edition-albert-mohler\"\u003eavailable to order here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Mohler was the driving force behind the transformation of Southern Seminary from a liberal institution of waning influence to a thriving evangelical seminary at the heart of the Southern Baptist Convention. Since then he has been one of the most prominent voices in evangelicalism, fighting for Christian principles and challenging secular culture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsing his own experiences and examples from history, Dr. Mohler demonstrates that real leadership is a transferring of conviction to others, affecting their actions, motivations, intuition and commitment. This practical guide walks the reader through what a leader needs to know, do and be in order to affect change. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is Mohler in his most natural habitat, doing what he does best. If you are a pastor or elder, if you are an owner or CEO, if you are in any form of leadership, I am convinced that this book will transform the way you lead. I highly recommend that you read it.\" \u003cbr\u003e- Tim Challies, Pastor, Grace Fellowship Church, Toronto; owner of challies.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bethany House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10488874991659,"sku":"9780764211256","price":24.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/9780764211256-Mohler-The-conviction-to-lead.jpg?v=1600061888"},{"product_id":"9780801018350-new-pastors-handbook-the-help-and-encouragement-for-the-first-years-of-ministry-helopoulos-jason","title":"New Pastor's Handbook, The: Help and Encouragement for the First Years of Ministry","description":"\u003c!-- FXB151030 --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost Bible College graduates will begin their ministries with plenty of important head knowledge to share - but with a deficit of some of the most practical aspects of doing ministry, such as: \u003cbr\u003e - Which ministry role most suits them \u003cbr\u003e - How to start out strongly at a new church \u003cbr\u003e - Persevering during difficult seasons of ministry \u003cbr\u003e - Leading meetings and delegating tasks \u003cbr\u003e - Safeguarding their family \u003cbr\u003e - Fighting discouragement, pastor envy and a lack of contentment \u003cbr\u003e - Navigating special ministry needs, such as hospitals, weddings and funerals \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Through his hard-won wisdom, Jason Helopoulos comes alongside new pastors as a trusted friend and mentor, ready to guide them through their first years of ministry with intelligence and compassion. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"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.\" \u003cbr\u003e - Kevin DeYoung, Senior Pastor of University Reformed Church\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10488912642091,"sku":"9780801018350","price":23.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/9780801018350-Helopoulos-The-new-pastor-s-handbook.jpg?v=1600062086"},{"product_id":"9780802431226-on-being-a-pastor-understanding-our-calling-and-work-prime-derek-begg-alistair","title":"On Being a Pastor: Understanding Our Calling and Work","description":"\u003c!-- FXB160423 --\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ministry of pastors is not simply a job - it's a vocation and a lifestyle. A pastor's responsibilities are unique, demanding that he not only nurture his own spiritual life but also the lives of those in his care. What a challenge this can be! \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nDerek Prime and Alistair Begg provide practical advice for both the spiritual and practical aspects of pastoral ministry. They delve deeply into topics such as prayer, devotional habits, preaching, studying, and specific ministry duties. The result is an essential tool for those in pastoral ministry. \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\"Being a pastor is a high calling, which requires devotion, skillfulness, and unique spiritual preparation. Derek Prime and Alistair Begg provide clarity for the call, wisdom for the journey, and experience for the task. This book is like a conversation with good friends providing no nonsense counsel for the ministry challenges of the 21st century.\"? \u003cbr\u003e\n- Jack Graham, Pastor, Prestonwood Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moody Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10488993775659,"sku":"9780802431226","price":27.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/9780802431226-Prime-Begg-On-being-a-pastor.jpg?v=1600062533"},{"product_id":"9780802801142-contemplative-pastor-the-returning-to-the-art-of-spiritual-direction-peterson-eugene-h","title":"Contemplative Pastor, The: Returning to the Art of Spiritual Direction","description":"\u003c!-- FXB150901 --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny pastor who needs and wants to get back to basics will do well to absorb this book. Eugene Peterson, who has been gaining a growing reputation as 'a pastor's pastor,' here speaks words of wisdom and refreshment for pastors caught in the busyness of preaching, teaching and 'running the church.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Contemplative Pastor highlights the often-overlooked essentials of ministry, first by redefining the meaning of pastor through three strengthening adjectives: unbusy, subversive and apocalyptic. The main part of the book focuses on pastoral ministry and spiritual direction 'between Sundays': these chapters begin with poetic reflections on the Beatitudes and then discuss such themes as curing souls, praying with eyes open, the language of prayer, the ministry of small talk and sabbatical - all with engaging, illustrative anecdotes from Peterson's own experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book ends with several meaning-full poems that pivot on the incarnation, the doctrine closest to pastoral work. 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It seeks to integrate moral, pastoral and practical theology in a way not attempted before in a single work of reference. \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nInstead of the usual A-Z listing throughout, it is arranged in two parts. Part One consists of 18 extended articles, arranged in theological order, introducing users to the main themes of Christian ethics and pastoral theology. Part Two contains articles, alphabetically arranged, which stem from the main themes. \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nArticles address a wide range of topics: reproductive technologies and transplant surgery, health and health care; issues of economic and social justice; prison and prison reform; psychotherapy and family therapy; business ethics and data protection; as well as such traditional subjects as atonement, the kingdom of God, suffering, death and dying, and heaven and hell.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Inter-Varsity Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10489097814059,"sku":"9780851106502","price":96.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/9780851106502-atkinson-new-dictionary-christian-ethics-pastoral-theology.jpg?v=1600063089"},{"product_id":"9780851518503-pastor-in-prayer-the-a-collection-of-the-sunday-morning-prayers-of-charles-spurgeon-spurgeon-c-h","title":"Pastor in Prayer, The: A Collection of the Sunday Morning Prayers of Charles Spurgeon","description":"\u003c!-- FXB150525 --\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the American evangelist D.L. Moody travelled four thousand miles to hear C.H. Spurgeon, what impressed him most was not the sermon, nor the singing of the great congregation, but Spurgeon's prayer. Such was his access to God that he seemed to be able to bring down power from heaven. This was the great secret, Moody believed, of Spurgeon's influence and success. \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nThis collection of prayers drawn primarily from Sunday morning services at the Tabernacle will make a similar impression on readers today. In this book, we see Spurgeon come into the presence of God with deep reverence, yet with unquestioning child-like confidence, to plead God's promises in Scripture and to revel in the nearness to God into which Christ has brought all who believe. \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nThe Pastor in Prayer will inspire those who lead public worship and all Christians with a fresh sense of the privilege of prayer, and a renewed desire to \"come boldly to the throne of grace,\" there to \"obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need\" (Heb 4:16).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/banneroftruth.org\/media\/flippingbook\/PastorinPrayer\/pastorinprayer.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView an excerpt here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Banner of Truth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10489189728299,"sku":"9780851518503","price":25.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/9780851518503-spurgeon-pastor-prayer.jpg?v=1600065968"},{"product_id":"9780851519661-lectures-to-my-students-spurgeon-c-h","title":"Lectures to My Students","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe way to be very great is to be very little. 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The first time in a complete and unabridged quality Banner of Truth edition, this is a great treasury of spiritual wisdom, complete with Spurgeon's numerous humorous comments on commentaries!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/banneroftruth.org\/media\/flippingbook\/LecturestoMyStudents\/lecturestomystudents.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView an excerpt here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Banner of Truth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10489222529067,"sku":"9780851519661","price":49.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/9780851519661-spurgeon-lectures-my-students.jpg?v=1600066062"},{"product_id":"9780851519845-concerning-the-true-care-of-souls-bucer-martin","title":"Concerning the True Care of Souls","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst time ever available in English, this \"Reformation handbook of pastoral theology ... sets out in a vivid and persuasive way, biblical principles for church life, ministry, and discipline.\", \"Bucer's concern for the church and his conception of pastoral ministry are historically important and personally challenging.\"? Kevin DeYoung\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/banneroftruth.org\/media\/flippingbook\/ConcerningTrueCare\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eView an excerpt here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Banner of Truth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10489231310891,"sku":"9780851519845","price":42.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/9780851519845-bucer-concerning-true-care-souls.jpg?v=1600066102"},{"product_id":"9780981732190-foundations-for-the-flock-truths-about-the-church-for-all-the-saints-mbewe-conrad","title":"Foundations for the Flock: Truths About the Church for All the Saints","description":"\u003c!-- FXB150119 --\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe church of Jesus Christ has but one foundation, Christ Himself. 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I commend this valuable resource to you from my friend and partner in the gospel, Thabiti Anyabwile. It is both thoughtful and practical. His insights in this book will help you recruit, enlist, and reproduce faithful leaders in your church.\"? \u003cbr\u003e\n- James MacDonald, Senior Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel; author, Vertical Church\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crossway","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10489567281195,"sku":"9781433529924","price":26.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/9781433529924-Anyabwile-9Marks-Finding-faithful-elders-and-deacons.jpg?v=1600067720"},{"product_id":"9781433536649-pastors-justification-the-applying-the-work-of-christ-in-your-life-and-ministry-wilson-jared-c","title":"Pastor's Justification, The: Applying the Work of Christ in Your Life and Ministry","description":"\u003c!-- FXB131029 --\u003e\u003cp\u003eMinistry can be brutal. 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In this book, Pastor Jeramie Rinne sets forth an easy-to-understand 'job description' for elders drawn from the Bible's teaching on church leadership. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Offering practical guidance for new elders and helping church members better understand and support their spiritual leaders, this succinct volume will encourage elders to embrace their calling with grace, wisdom and clarity of vision. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"... Jeramie Rinne unpacks what the Bible has to say about the identity and activity of the local church elder with a freshness and clarity that is profoundly helpful. This is a book that elders can read together to their profit and one that will help a congregation to pray for and support its leaders so that their work will be a joy and not a burden.\"? \u003cbr\u003e - Alistair Begg, Senior Pastor, Parkside Church, Cleveland, Ohio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/files\/9781433540875-9marks-church-elders-how-to-shepherd-gods-people-like-jesus-rinne-jeramie.pdf?v=1648425797\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eView excerpt here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Crossway","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10489636552747,"sku":"9781433540875","price":19.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/9781433540875-Rinne-9-marks-Church-elders.jpg?v=1600068116"},{"product_id":"9781433543838-pastors-wife-the-strengthened-by-grace-for-a-life-of-love-furman-gloria","title":"Pastor's Wife, The: Strengthened by Grace for a Life of Love","description":"\u003c!-- FXB151031 --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this uplifting and often humorous book, Gloria Furman offers pastors' wives a breath of fresh air, reminding readers that Christ stands ready to help regardless of the circumstance - whether it's late-night counselling sessions, unrealistic expectations about how they spend their time, or complaints about their husbands' preaching. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Filled with life-giving truth from God's Word, this book will help pastors' wives joyfully treasure their Saviour, love their husbands and serve their churches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/files\/9781433543838-pastors-wife-the-strengthened-by-grace-for-a-life-of-love-furman-gloria.pdf?v=1650263368\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eView excerpt here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"This book is a breath of fresh air, not because it's personal (which it is), or because it's practical (which it is), but because it is profoundly biblical. We found Gloria's Scripture-saturated counsel to be eminently realistic and deeply encouraging. Her wit and wisdom will be good for the pastor and good for the pastor's wife, which is good news for those in ministry and good news for the church.\"\u003cbr\u003e - Kevin and Trisha DeYoung, Senior Pastor, University Reformed Church, East Lansing, Michigan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crossway","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10489658769451,"sku":"9781433543838","price":22.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/9781433543838-Furman-The-pastor-s-wife.jpg?v=1600068264"},{"product_id":"9781433545122-9marks-pastor-and-counseling-the-the-basics-of-shepherding-members-in-need-pierre-jeremy-reju-deepak","title":"9Marks Pastor and Counseling, The: The Basics of Shepherding Members in Need","description":"\u003c!-- FXB151031 --\u003e\u003cp\u003ePastors spend much of their time counselling people in crisis - a delicate task that requires one to carefully evaluate each situation, share relevant principles from God's Word and offer practical suggestions for moving forward. Too often, however, pastors feel unprepared to effectively shepherd their people through difficult circumstances such as depression, adultery, eating disorders and suicidal thinking. \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nWritten to help pastors and church leaders understand the basics of biblical counselling, this book provides an overview of the counselling process from the initial meeting to the final session. It also includes suggestions for cultivating a culture of discipleship within a church, and four appendixes featuring a quick checklist and tips for taking notes. \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\"Biblical counseling, grounded in the sufficiency and authority of Scripture, is essential to the health of the church... The Pastor and Counseling is a remarkably helpful introduction to the pastoral counseling ministry and is brimming with sage, biblical wisdom for both new and seasoned pastors.\"? \u003cbr\u003e\n- R. 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This book draws on his experience as Director of the London-based Co-Mission church-planting initiative in the UK. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"I cannot imagine that any church serious about Jesus, His gospel, and His Word could not make excellent use of this short book that engagingly articulates old 'ministry values' in fresh and memorable ways.\"? \u003cbr\u003e - Don Carson, Research Professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/files\/9781784980894-gospel-dna-21-ministry-values-for-growing-churches-coekin-richard.pdf?v=1642031031\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eView excerpt here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"It is often said that gospel truth is not merely the means for conversion but is also a shaping power for all Christian life and ministry. 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These 43 questions and answers, written to reflect the format of historic catechisms, seek to provide nourishment for weary pastors in the thick of ministry. Each chapter features content designed to care for your spiritual health, feeding your mind and heart with life-giving truth aimed at helping you press on in ministry with endurance, contentment, and joy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Our age is fixated on techniques. Yet the beautifully crafted sermon that exalts the preacher over Christ is actually the ugliest sermon of all. Adapting the wisdom of the Westminster Shorter Catechism, \u003ci\u003eThe Preacher’s Catechism\u003c\/i\u003e draws us back to what really matters. But make no mistake: the result is profoundly practical. You can read it as a primer or dip in for fresh insight or inspiration. All the way, you’ll find plenty to inform, challenge, and encourage your preaching.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--- Tim Chester\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e Pastor, Grace Church Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire; Faculty Member, Crosslands Training\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"table_of_contents\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 1: The Glory of God, and the Greatness of Preaching\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e1. Preaching, above All (Exodus 34:6)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion: What is God’s chief end?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e2. Enjoying God (Isaiah 12:3)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion: How do we enjoy God?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e3. The One we Preach (Romans 11:33–36)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion: Who is God?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e4. By the Book (John 5:39)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion: What do the Scriptures principally teach?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e5. Preaching (Ephesians 3:8)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion: What is Preaching?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e6. All of our Days (Psalm 134:2)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion: What is the preacher’s chief end?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e7. Confident of This (Mark 4:27)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion: How can we rest in God’s Power and Purposes?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e8. Called to Preach (Philippians 3:14)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion: Why do we believe that God called us to preach?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e9. For God, for People (2 Corinthians 1:24)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion: Why does God call preachers?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e10. Not a Square Inch (Romans 11:36)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion: What else did God ordain?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 2: Jesus, for Preachers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e11. Sin (Genesis 3:11)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion: How did the first preacher sin?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e12. Weakness (2 Corinthians 4:7 )\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion: What’s the good news for struggling preachers?  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e13. Knowing Jesus (Hebrews 2:14)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion: Does Jesus love preachers?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e14. For His Name’s Sake (Philippians 1:29)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion: Surely we preachers don’t have to suffer?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e15. Rewarded (Isaiah 33:17)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion: Where does our reward come from?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e16. This Solid Ground (1 Corinthians 1:30)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion: But are we saved?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e17. Lavished Love (1 John 3:1)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion: How can we know we really are saved?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e18. Holiness (Romans 13:14)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion: Preacher, how will we grow?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e19. Journey’s End (2 Timothy 4:8)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion: Will we ever stop preaching?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 3: Loving the Word\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e20. The Grace of Law (1 Timothy 4:12)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion: Must preachers obey the Law, too?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e21. Obedience (Psalm 119:32)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion: What ten things much every preacher know and do?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e22. Love’s Choice (Exodus 20:1–2)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion: What does the first commandment teach?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e23. Image Rights? (Exodus 20:4–5)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion: What does the second commandment teach?  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e24. Our Honour, or His? (Exodus 20:7)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion: What does the third commandment teach?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e25. Stop! (Hebrews 4:3)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion: What does the fourth commandment teach?  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e26. Respect (Hebrews 13:2)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion: What does the fifth commandment teach?  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e27. Servant–Hearted Servants (1 Corinthians 13:2)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion: What does the sixth commandment teach?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e28. Faithful Attraction (Exodus 20:14)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion: What does the seventh commandment teach?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e29. Give (Exodus 20:15)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion: What does the eighth commandment teach?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e30. True to His Word (Ephesians 4:15)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion: What does the ninth commandment teach?  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e31. Resist (Exodus 20:17 )\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion: What does the tenth commandment teach?  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e32. The Heart of the Law (Mark 12:30-31)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion: What is the summary of the ten commandments?  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 4: Conviction Preachers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e33. Trusting Ministry (Galatians 2:16)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion: Do we believe in our preaching?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e34. At the Cross (Psalm 51:9)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion: Do we preachers actually believe in Jesus?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e35. The Courage of our Convictions (Matthew 28:20)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion: Do we treasure preaching, even when we feel like we’re the only ones?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e36. Ministering Sacraments (Romans 4:11)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion: Will we let the sacraments preach?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e37. Take them to the Water (Romans 6:4 )\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion: Do we celebrate Baptism?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e38. To Supper (1 Corinthians 11:23)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion: Do we share the pulpit with the Lord’s Supper?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e39. Seek First (Matthew 6:6)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion: What is prayer?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e40. Praying, for His Glory (Matthew 6:9–10)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion: Do we want God and His Kingdom above all else when Sunday comes?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e41. Trust Issues (Matthew 6:10)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion: Do we go home on a Sunday praying for His will to be done?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e42. 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Martin taught Pastoral Theology in the Trinity Ministerial Academy, a church-based ministerial training institution. Every Friday throughout the academic year, all the students would gather for two hours of teaching presented in a four-year cycle. Subsequently various series of the audiotapes were widely circulated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eMany expressed their desire to see these lectures printed. As an intermediate step in responding to that desire, the Trinity Baptist Church eldership decided to encourage Pastor Martin to rework the original lectures and deliver them one \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003enal time, while professionally recording them. This project was begun in 2007 and completed in 2012 with Pastor Martin teaching his entire Pastoral Theology course “one more time” to 25 to 30 men. The transcriptions of these DVD lectures constituted the basis for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003erst draft of these edited lectures. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWithin these lectures there are very few issues faced by the ordinary pastor that are not addressed in one way or another. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eIt is the author’s prayer that when all the volumes are nestled on the bookshelf of any pastor, that whatever his concern may be in conjunction with his pastoral labors, that he can expect that most likely, there is something in these volumes that would be of help to him. It is also the author’s prayer that even the most experienced pastor will \u003c\/span\u003efi\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003end in these pages much that will provoke him to pursue greater personal godliness, increased preaching effectiveness, and expanded pastoral usefulness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e“When I was a young minister, I came across a series of audio recordings by Al Martin that proved to be a gold mine of wisdom. 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