{"product_id":"the-10-key-roles-of-a-pastor-proven-practices-for-balancing-the-demands-of-leading-your-church-paperback","title":"The 10 Key Roles of a Pastor: Proven Practices for Balancing the Demands of Leading Your Church - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGary L. McIntosh\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf most pastors were pressed to describe an average day of ministry, they'd have trouble doing it. In a single day, a pastor may fill many different roles in quick succession, from counselor to theologian to student to CEO to custodian (well, let's hope there's usually someone else available to perform that last role). Some roles come more naturally than others, but every pastor wants to perform each role to the best of their ability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe 10 Key Roles of a Pastor\u003c\/i\u003e, church consultant Gary L. McIntosh shows pastors how to \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- understand and juggle their many essential roles\u003cbr\u003e- prioritize their time and energy\u003cbr\u003e- manage their people's expectations of them\u003cbr\u003e- and empower others to take up the vital work of the church body\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePastors just starting out in ministry, as well as those who have been at it a while and find themselves overworked and overwhelmed, will value this practical resource. It is also an enlightening read for those in church leadership who would benefit from understanding the pressures their pastor faces on a daily basis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAs a pastor, if you were pressed to describe an average day of ministry, could you do it?\u003c\/b\u003e In a single day, you may move quickly from counselor to theologian to student to manager to custodian. Some roles come more naturally to you than others, but every pastor wants to perform each role to the best of their ability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe 10 Key Roles of a Pastor\u003c\/i\u003e, veteran church consultant Gary L. McIntosh shows you how to \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- understand and juggle your many essential roles\u003cbr\u003e- prioritize your time and energy\u003cbr\u003e- manage your people's expectations\u003cbr\u003e- and empower others to take up the vital work of the church body\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're just starting out in ministry or you've been at it for a while and find yourself overworked and overwhelmed, this practical resource will help you live and lead more fruitfully in your calling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Gary McIntosh has helped me realize that to lead more effectively as a pastor I must wear various hats. We will be studying the book as a staff.\"--\u003cb\u003eNelson Searcy\u003c\/b\u003e, author and founding\/teaching pastor, The Journey Church, New York City\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Pastors bearing a heavy load of demands and pressures have just been given a gift! This book simplifies the work of leading a church and is a practical tool for moving into an uncertain future.\"--\u003cb\u003eTom Harper\u003c\/b\u003e, publisher, BiblicalLeadership.com; author of \u003ci\u003eServant Leader Strong: Uniting Biblical Wisdom and High-Performance Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGary L. McIntosh\u003c\/b\u003e (PhD, DMin, Fuller Theological Seminary) is president of the Church Growth Network and professor of Christian ministry and leadership at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. He is an internationally known speaker and church consultant who has written more than 25 books, including \u003ci\u003eBiblical Church Growth\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBeyond the First Visit\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWhat Every Pastor Should Know\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGrowing God's Church\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBuilding the Body\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 08, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768175231264,"sku":"9780801094880","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/49cc22c8006ec367a12b125ec6b7c742.webp?v=1780326433","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-10-key-roles-of-a-pastor-proven-practices-for-balancing-the-demands-of-leading-your-church-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}