Product Description: Fortress Press's Foundations for Learning series prepares students for academic success through compelling resources that kick-start their educational journey into professional Christian ministry.In this introductory volume for the series, Black asserts that while the primary subjects of seminary and professional church work training may dominate the interests of students, students must engage in the principal pursuit of understanding, then applying, Christian theology...read more

Product Description: Surviving the Stained-Glass Jungle is a compelling and positive look at the parish ministry through the eyes of a veteran pastor of more than fifty-three years. The book directly confronts the issues of burnout, conflict, stress, and social concerns...read more

Product Description: “Deep inside in some uncertain part of my soul persisted this strange exhaustion that was difficult to explain and hard to endure,” writes pastor and author José Luis Navajo. Thinking of quitting the ministry, Navajo doesn’t know where to turn until he begins meeting with a seasoned man of the cloth―his “old pastor”―who, through successive Monday visits, offers a legacy of wisdom in the form of fifteen unique principles...read more

Product Description: How can you be sure of a call to pastoral ministry? What qualifications do you need? What exactly are you being called to?Answering a call means dedicating your life to service through preaching and pastoring duties vital to the church...read more

Product Description: “Deep inside in some uncertain part of my soul persisted this strange exhaustion that was difficult to explain and hard to endure,” writes pastor and author José Luis Navajo. Thinking of quitting the ministry, Navajo doesn’t know where to turn until he begins meeting with a seasoned man of the cloth ― his “old pastor” ― who, through successive Monday visits, offers a legacy of wisdom in the form of fifteen unique principles...read more

Product Description: “Deep inside in some uncertain part of my soul persisted this strange exhaustion that was difficult to explain and hard to endure,” writes pastor and author José Luis Navajo. Thinking of quitting the ministry, Navajo doesn’t know where to turn until he begins meeting with a seasoned man of the cloth ― his “old pastor” ― who, through successive Monday visits, offers a legacy of wisdom in the form of fifteen unique principles...read more

Product Description: At any given time there are thousands of churches seeking a lead pastor.  While a great resume, a friendly smile and a memorable sermon will convince many, what should local congregations focus on to find a new shepherd?  Chris Brauns believes to find a great preacher the search must focus on God's Word and how the candidate relates to it and preaches from it...read more

Product Description: Most churches have sought out a new pastor many times, yet search committees often feel as though they are inventing the process from scratch. In The Pastoral Search Journey, John Vonhof provides detailed guidance for search committees to ensure a good match between pastor and congregation...read more

Product Description: This practical handbook covers every stage of the search and hiring process involved in finding the right type of youth pastor. Sample worksheets for both the committee and candidates are provided, as well as statistics and forms for determining salary, sample profiles of youth ministers, and more...read more