Focusing on pastoral leadership within local churches or groups of churches, Derek Tidball provides a comprehensive survey of the variety of ministry models and patterns found in the New Testament with applications for today's ministry.

An essential tool for pastors of any denomination on how to prepare for worship services, weddings, funerals, benedictions, dedications, baptisms, and more.

The Pastor's Handbook (KJV) is intended to meet the continuing need of the Christian minister for guidance and forms as he does the work of the ministry. It seeks to offer options to suit the tastes of the pastor and congregation within the parameters of quality, beauty and dignity. To this end, numerous changes, both large and small, have been made—more selected Scriptures, new alternatives for special occasions, some significant additions and changes. At the same time, every effort has been made to keep the book concise and compact to maximize its usefulness. The formulas should be sufficient for the ordinary needs of the minister. They may be modified or supplemented by materials from the pastor's private collection or his own preparation. Some who stress liberty in prayer and preaching dislike set forms, preferring spontaneity and a free style as they worship. If the spiritual vitality of a church is maintained there need be no fear that these forms will become lifeless rituals. The use of forms should never become merely formal. And if the use of forms adds beauty and dignity to the atmosphere of sacredness, who can object? May the blessing of God attend all who glean from this manual, enabling it them to know what to say and how to say it. This is made also for allowing them to know what to do and how to do it especially as the occasion requires. Gratitude is expressed to many pastors and contributors for this volume. Includes the: worship service, baptism, communion, funerals, anointing services, healing services, membership, installation, baby and child dedication, consecration services, ceremonies for buildings and visitation.

A practical new volume in the best-selling ¿Star Book¿ series from Judson Press! Rev. Dr. Jason Curry brings his experience as pastor, university chaplain, and pastoral counselor to bear in offering church leaders a compact and comprehensive overview of pastoral counseling as a critical aspect of pastoral care. Dr. Curry covers topics from a foundational definition of pastoral counseling to the unique considerations in counseling women, African Americans, and others. One chapter is devoted to the most common types of pastoral counseling in the parish setting: premarital, grief, and addictions, while other chapters explore group dynamics in counseling couples and families. This pocket-sized volume provides categories for the intake interview, suggestions for planning the counseling session, instructions for creating a genogram, and brief discussions of legal and ethical issues. Includes a chapter about designing a pastoral counseling program in your own church!

Hooper¿s Evangelist & Minister¿s Handbook has now become the most talked about `must-have¿ ministerial guide for new and seasoned evangelists, ministers, and pastors today! Written with a stroke of simplicity to inform and empower ministry gifts, Dr. Hooper openly shares practical information gleaned from two decades of ministerial experience and what it takes to do successful Kingdom work in the 21st century. In over 300 pages, this ministerial handbook includes topics (many never seen in print) such as: knowing and being sure of the call to ministry, necessary ministry qualifications, the pastor¿s role in a minister¿s life, women as ministers, clergy attire, various types of evangelists, diverse areas of ministry, handling ministry appointments, honorariums and offerings, the truth about the ¿field¿, sermon preparation, public speaking tips, vital health issues, travel tips, armorbearers and their duties, selling media products, the minister and musicians, choosing bible schools, finding a mentor, the minister¿s devotional time, stress and depression, protecting your voice, a glossary of ministerial terms, 100+ recommended books for the minister¿s library, FAQs, words of wisdom from seasoned ministers, and much more. This one of a kind handbook will enlighten and answer many questions to those who are serious and passionate about their call and ministry gift. It is also a benefit to pastors who desire to develop godly leaders with integrity, order and protocol. Inspiring written endorsements by leading ministry gifts include: Rev. Jackie McCullough, Bishop Charles H. Ellis, III, Dr. Rita Twiggs, Bishop Howard Tillman, Bishop Eric McDaniel and Bishop Charles J. Reed. About the Author Dr. Debora C. Hooper, a former pioneer rapper (Debbie-D) who appeared with Us-Girls in the movie, Beat Street, is a native New Yorker. However, in 1987, she surrendered the entertainment industry and for twenty years has served as an Ordained Minister and Itinerant Evangelist and has traveled internationally as a much sought after preacher and teacher. She holds an earned Doctorate in Ministry and has been a professor in Biblical Studies specializing in Greek New Testament. Presently, she is the Pastor and Founder of the Greater Works Worship Center in (downtown) Brooklyn, New York, and the Founder of Debora Hooper Ministries, an anointed ministry that is relevant to the times and impacting souls worldwide with the Gospel Message. Places currently available to purchase: www.deborahooper.com and www. xulonpress.com

Suggestions for performing the various tasks of the pastor. Includes vital information and examples for all types of services and ceremonies.