{"product_id":"the-ministry-answer-book-for-pastors-almost-everything-you-need-to-know-to-lead-a-church-paperback-2","title":"The Ministry Answer Book for Pastors: Almost Everything You Need to Know to Lead a Church - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGary L. McIntosh\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePractical guidance on more than fifty aspects of everyday church ministry life\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- quick-reference guide\u003cbr\u003e- easy-to-navigate Q\u0026amp;A format\u003cbr\u003e- answers to (almost) every question you have\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhere is a busy pastor to turn for help when a new situation or problem arises? \u003ci\u003eThe Ministry Answer Book for Pastors\u003c\/i\u003e is your quick-reference guide to (almost) everything you need to know to lead your church. Organized in an easy-to-navigate Q\u0026amp;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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- decision-making\u003cbr\u003e- starting and leaving a ministry\u003cbr\u003e- weddings, funerals, and hospital visitation\u003cbr\u003e- outreach training\u003cbr\u003e- budgeting\u003cbr\u003e- working with a church board\u003cbr\u003e- holding effective meetings\u003cbr\u003e- recruiting and delegating\u003cbr\u003e- staff development\u003cbr\u003e- discipleship\u003cbr\u003e- and much more\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePractical guidance on more than fifty aspects of everyday church ministry life\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo amount of education 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 advisors and janitors. Sometimes all in a 24-hour period. And somewhere in the midst of all that, there's a sermon to prepare.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhere is a busy pastor to turn for help when a new situation or problem arises? \u003ci\u003eThe Ministry Answer Book for Pastors\u003c\/i\u003e is your quick-reference guide to (almost) everything you need to know to lead your church, including\u003cbr\u003e\t\u003cbr\u003e- decision-making\u003cbr\u003e- starting and leaving a ministry\u003cbr\u003e- weddings and funerals\u003cbr\u003e- hospital visitation\u003cbr\u003e- outreach training\u003cbr\u003e- budgeting\u003cbr\u003e- working with a church board\u003cbr\u003e- holding effective meetings\u003cbr\u003e- recruiting and delegating\u003cbr\u003e- staff development\u003cbr\u003e- discipleship\u003cbr\u003e- and much more\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrganized in an easy-to-navigate Q\u0026amp;A format, this invaluable resource from trusted church consultant and author Gary L. McIntosh is destined to be your well-worn, dog-eared, go-to guide when you run into an unforeseen or unfamiliar problem.\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 distinguished affiliate 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 many books, including\u003ci\u003e The Solo Pastor\u003c\/i\u003e, \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, \u003ci\u003eBuilding the Body\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe 10 Key Roles of a Pastor\u003c\/i\u003e. 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