Ministry Answer Book for Pastors

<p><b>Practical guidance on more than fifty aspects of everyday church ministry life</b><br/><br/><b>· quick-reference guide<br/>· easy-to-navigate Q&A format<br/>· answers to (almost) every question you have<br/></b><br/><br/>No matter what your education no amount of schooling can prepare a pastor for a so-called "typical" day of ministry. Pastors are teachers counselors evangelists and cheerleaders. They are a shoulder to cry on and a listening ear. They're CEOs and janitors. Sometimes all in a 24-hour period. And somewhere in the midst of all that there's a sermon to prepare. <br/><br/>Where is a busy pastor to turn for help when a new situation or problem arises? <i>The Ministry Answer Book for Pastors</i> is your quick-reference guide to (almost) everything you need to know to lead your church. Organized in an easy-to-navigate Q&A format this must-have resource from trusted church consultant and author Gary L. McIntosh is destined to be your well-worn dog-eared go-to guide for when you run into an unforeseen or unfamiliar problem including<br/><br/>· decision-making<br/>· starting and leaving a ministry<br/>· weddings funerals and hospital visitation<br/>· outreach training<br/>· budgeting<br/>· working with a church board<br/>· holding effective meetings<br/>· recruiting and delegating<br/>· staff development<br/>· discipleship<br/>· and much more</p>