Pastoral Resources

The pastoral ministry is in danger of losing its focus, say the authors of this perceptive and timely study. Specialization in preaching, counselin...

A classic guide to ethics since 1928. Nolan Harmon studied the ethical codes of conduct of five major denominations and secured the opinions of eig...

In the last decade, the focus of pastoral theology has shifted dramatically from care defined as counseling to care understood within a wider socia...

Balm for Gilead  expands our understanding of the role of the Black Church as an agent of care and reconciliation for African American families exp...

Three African American bishops offer guidance and offer pastors a model of spiritual leadership. Edsel A. Ammons, Ernest S. Lyght, and Jonathan D. ...

Respond to God’s unfolding drama to bring healing and reconciliation. In this major revision of his classic book, Dr. Edward Wimberly updates his n...

For many pastors, church administration may be their least favorite area of ministry. But whether they love it or loathe it, they probably spend mo...

In Calling & Character, Willimon lays out a clear and compelling picture of the pastoral life, one that will inform both those embarking on ord...

In volume offers insight and guidance regarding this new ministerial order both to those who are called into the diaconate, and those among whom th...

Warm pastoral letters explore ministry issues with humility and grace. Miller’s insights on sin, spiritual warfare, suffering, and more show how he...

Gender: The Inclusive Church Resource is written to help your own church to be equipped to welcome all people regardless of their gender. It contai...

“I know the suffering and pain which sickness involves. I admit the misery and wretchedness which it often brings. But I cannot regard it as comple...

This book is a practical, Christ-centred guide for the modern pastor, addressing many problems such as discouragement, criticism, loneliness, dryne...

First time ever available in English, this basically served as the "reformation handbook of pastoral theology," for Calvin and others, setting out ...

When is the last time you asked yourself hard questions about why you were pursuing certain relationships in your ministry? Could it be that the en...

The numbers of males abused in childhood are sometimes listed as low as 5 percent or as high as 33 percent. Though statistics are controversial, no...

Grounded in the Living Word  addresses the disconnect between pastoral care and biblical interpretation in a unique -- and much-needed -- manner. I...

Those who are afflicted as well as those who are adversely affected by mental illness often live lives of "quiet desperation" without recourse to a...

This ministry guide has been written to provide information about how to provide support ministry to the people with whom you work. This guide is a...

Have you ever wondered … Whether vicars really only work on Sundays? What’s the difference between Catholic and Protestant, and which is the Chur...

Is it possible for us today to rejoice when we face disappointments, tragedies, persecutions, bereavements and setbacks? In an engaging and highly ...

While children are a gift from the Lord and enrich our lives inestimably, parenting is not for the fainthearted. The rigours of raising children of...

A handbook to enable ministry leaders to help others through bereavement Grief is a difficult topic that ministry leaders deal with on a regular ...