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Path to Being a Pastor, The

Bobby Jamieson | Crossway

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Path to Being a Pastor, The

Bobby Jamieson | Crossway

  • $26.99

  • A Practical Guide for Men Aspiring to Ministry 

    What does it mean when a young man says he is “called” to be a pastor? Does that mean he is, or will be, qualified to be an elder? Is he gifted to work in pastoral ministry? According to pastor Bobby Jamieson, the idea of “calling” is the wrong place to start.

    In The Path to Being a Pastor, Jamieson exhorts readers to trade the question “Am I called?” for “Am I qualified?” Instead of making pastoral ministry their goal, he encourages aspiring pastors to focus on their qualifications for eldership and begin participating in ministry in their local churches. For those further along the process and beginning their pastoral work, Jamieson offers advice about godly ambition, encouragement for those going through the candidating process, and a call to cherish Christ above their ministry. Written from personal experience, this guide lays the groundwork for aspiring leaders to walk through various stages of ministry preparation, trusting that the Lord will direct their steps on the path to becoming a pastor.

    192 pages.

    View excerpt here.

    Table of Contents

    Preface
    Acknowledgments

    Part 1: Finding the Path
    Chapter 1: Say “I Aspire,” Not “I’m Called”
    Chapter 2: Aspire Humbly
    Chapter 3: Seek Wisdom
    Chapter 4: Make the Biblical Qualifications Your Compass

    Part 2: Walking the Path
    Chapter 5: Learn to Pastor from Faithful Pastors and Healthy Churches
    Chapter 6: Start Setting an Example
    Chapter 7: Elder Before You Elder
    Chapter 8: Want to Be a Leader? Then Lead Something
    Chapter 9: Master and Be Mastered by Scripture
    Chapter 10: Take Every Teaching Opportunity You Can Get
    Chapter 11: Pinch Hit
    Chapter 12: Apprentice in the Craft of Preaching
    Chapter 13: Read for Life
    Chapter 14: Give Yourself to Prayer
    Chapter 15: Banish Pornography
    Chapter 16: Marry Wisely
    Chapter 17: Lay down Your Life for Your Wife
    Chapter 18: Pastor Your Children
    Chapter 19: Study God’s Blueprints for the Church
    Chapter 20: Serve Outside the Spotlight
    Chapter 21: If You Can, Make the Most of Seminary
    Chapter 22: Improve Your Trials
    Chapter 23: Filter

    Part 3: Approaching the Destination
    Chapter 24: Slay and Resurrect Ambition
    Chapter 25: Be Careful Who You Work For
    Chapter 26: Candidate Candidly
    Chapter 27: Cherish Christ

    General Index
    Scripture Index

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Brad Leggett

This book came recommended by faithful brothers in Christ who pastor bible believing churches across Australia, and after reading it I can understand why.

I would recommend this book to any man who aspires eldership, and to anyone else who believes they are being called to pastor.

Both those aspiring lay eldership or paid, both will definitely find this biblically sound advice well worth your time. It provides plenty of food for thought that honestly should be considered, prayed into and discussed with your local pastor as he disciples you as you along this path.