Pastoral Resources

As a society we aren’t good at talking about death, and as individuals we may try and avoid thinking about it. But death is part of life, and we ...

In theology, just as in battle, some hills are worth dying on. But how do we know which ones? When should doctrine divide, and when should unity pr...

The purpose of pastoral care is to generate stories that promote growth in love of God, self, and others.

Godly men from the past present a wealth of material for pastors as well as for those training for the ministry. The character, qualifications, and...

Why do we need to think differently about why and how Christian adults learn? How can disruptive-inclusion help us do that? And what are the implic...

As a society we aren’t good at talking about death, and as individuals we may try and avoid thinking about it. But death is part of life, and we mu...

This fine collection of essays marking more than fifty years of faithful ministry by Robert Oliver draws together contributions from north America ...

As far as God is concerned, widows are the special object of his protection and care. Caring for widows is a key responsibility of the church, but...

This is an interactive and experiential journal introducing prayer practices to teenagers. Each chapter of the book introduces a prayer practice, f...

Dane Ortlund Explains That Hell Is Indeed Real, but Hope Comes through Jesus Christ When individuals talk about an afterlife, they often talk about...

The church lies at the very centre of the eternal purposes of God. But what exactly does a living church look like? The Living Church brings togeth...

For anyone seeking an accessible introduction to Christian pastoral care, this short guide offers a practical introduction to caring for congregati...

“I eagerly commend this series.” —R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Many new believers have questions abou...

A Classic Guide for Christians Who Want to Move from Empty Religion to Authentic Faith Writing to a friend who was disillusioned by religion, minis...

Contemplative photography is a form of visio divina (‘divine seeing’), in which people are invited to look at images with ‘the eyes of their heart’...

It may seem hard for younger Christians to believe that people over 50 were raised during an era when 90 percent of Americans identified as Christi...

No matter what your education, no amount of schooling can prepare a pastor for a so-called "typical" day of ministry. Pastors are teachers, counsel...

Small churches are the norm in America: 90 percent of churches see fewer than 200 people in regular weekly attendance. In this revised and expanded...

In the past few decades, the church has experienced rapid and distressing change. Hard-working pastors and leaders often know they need to embrace ...

Since ChatGPT burst into the public consciousness in 2022, AI has thoroughly infiltrated everyday life. Machines can now take on work once thought ...

The key to life and ministry is just as the Apostle Paul instructed: guard your life and your doctrine. For the student preparing for ministry, the...

Pastor and Bestselling Author Paul David Tripp Helps Church Leaders Diagnose and Cure Unhealthy Pastoral Culture After traveling the world for many...

Training Sessions from 9Marks Give Pastors a Practical Pathway toward Implementing Healthy Church Leadership Scripture presents a clear vision for ...

The Practical Shepherding series of guides provides pastors and ministry leaders with practical help to do the work of pastoral ministry in a local...

So many pastors are hurting, seeming to be constantly on the verge of quitting, feeling like failures, having the last embers of self-worth kicked ...

The Church of Scotland Year Book is an essential handbook and directory on which many ministers, elders and lay leaders rely for information of all...

In today's rapidly growing churches how does a pastor keep up with all the demands of a growing congregation? More than ever we need to rise up lea...

In today's rapidly growing churches how does a pastor keep up with all the demands of a growing congregation? More than ever we need to rise up lea...

As pastors we can all cope with the good times and blessings we receive. What tests us is when things go wrong, or when something happens that caus...

Pastors are tasked with the incredibly demanding job of caring for the spiritual, emotional, and, at times‚ physical needs of their people. While s...

This timely book sets out what is involved in being a Christian minister - its joys and challenges, its responsibilities and privileges. It discuss...

Discover the Right Way to Handle Conflict Conflict is an unavoidable part of life, but you can control how you respond to it. You have a choice. Di...

Could you be the answer to the problems you see? Every day we are faced with the needs of those around us. Emotional. Physical. Spiritual. What are...

Mentoring can happen when you simply go out for coffee, catch a movie, drive to the airport, visit a favorite store, or walk around your neighborho...

Many hopeful men emerge from seminary eager to dive headfirst into ministry. Confident that seminary equipped them with the tools they need for the...

Edited for Modern Readers, These Wartime Sermons from John Owen Explore God’s Judgment and Sovereignty Regarded as one of the greatest theologians ...

Leadership Principles for Pastors and Leaders Navigating the Challenges of Pastoral Ministry The church is experiencing a leadership crisis. For ev...

Short, Accessible Book Explains the Essential Elements of God-Designed Worship Are Christians worshiping God the way we want to or the way he comma...

When pastors see how God’s whole counsel shapes and impacts their entire ministry, both pastors and churches will thrive. Deeply connecting theolog...