{"product_id":"the-pastors-ministry-biblical-priorities-for-faithful-shepherds-paperback","title":"The Pastor's Ministry: Biblical Priorities for Faithful Shepherds - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBrian Croft\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery pastor struggles with demands for his time, and how to determine priorities in ministry. Some choose to respond to the most urgent needs, while others seek a more balanced and intentional approach. But what determines these priorities? Where should a busy pastor look for wisdom in making decisions?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the \u003cem\u003ePastor's Ministry\u003c\/em\u003e, pastor and author Brian Croft looks to the Scriptures to determine the top ten priorities for a faithful pastoral ministry. These biblically rooted responsibilities help pastors determine how to spend their time and with greater discernment respond to the demands of the church. Each of these priorities is rooted in a direct command of God's Word, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuarding the Truth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreaching and Teaching the Word\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePraying for the Flock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting an Example\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisiting the Sick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComforting the Grieving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaring for Widows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfronting Sin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncouraging the Faint-Hearted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentifying and Training Other Leaders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo be successful \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e faithful in pastoral ministry, every pastor needs to understand these core callings and make them part of his regular practice. These ten responsibilities guide how a pastor schedules his time, helping him to lay the foundation for a biblically faithful ministry in his church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 7.9 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 31, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51966627643693,"sku":"9780310516590","price":20.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/a0dQOXI1dTJDNzd0cldFN2g3bjhFdz09.webp?v=1775534955","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-pastors-ministry-biblical-priorities-for-faithful-shepherds-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}