Practical Aspects of Pastoral Theology

Seventeen contributors offer valuable insights on many aspects of pastoral ministry. Subjects range from defining what a pastor is and describing his function within the church through the practice of church discipline, the role of a pastor’s wife, the mission of a church up to the measure of success in pastoral ministry, all with the consideration of God’s purpose and glory. Nothing of importance is left out. Contents and contributors: • "What is a Pastor?" by Joshua Bailey • "A Preacher or a Teacher?" by Patrick Belville • "Evangelical Feminism & Church Leadership," by Andy Woods • "Principles of Financial Integrity as Illustrated by King Joash," by Vern Hargrave • "The Plurality Principle," by Christopher Cone • "Israelology & the Pastoral Role," by Arnold Fruchtenbaum • "Time for Greek & Hebrew," by Dave Olander • "A Biblical Model for Church Growth," by Ralph N. Cone Jr. • "Early Challenges in Pastoral Ministry," by Shaun Richard • "Priorities in Pastoral Ministry," by Steve Spurlin • "Church Discipline: The Road to Restoration," by Gary Gilley • "Pastoral Counseling," by Jerry Pelfrey • "An Open Letter to Pastors from a Pastor's Wife: An Appeal to Vigilance," by Charlene Pelfrey • "Help! I Married a Pastor! Encouragement for Wives of Pastors," by Lucy Cone • "Glory to God Through Missions," by Jeff Heslop • "Pastors are Planters," by Henry Vosburgh • "Legal Considerations in Pastoral Ministry," by J. Shelby Sharpe • "Pastors, Computers and XXX," by Jerry Pelfrey • "Measuring Success With God's Purpose in Mind," by Christopher Cone