Pastor on track
Subtitle: reclaiming our true role
By: Emanuel Cleaver III
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Nashville
Language: eng
Number of pages: 131
ISBN-13: 9781426772535
Subjects: Pastoral theology; United Methodist Church (U.S.)
Description: So often pastors are defined by external forces, rather than by the essential nature of the pastoral leader as modeled in scripture. Taking positive steps to 'put pastors on track, ' author Emanuel Cleaver III draws on his own experiences and from dynamic and effective pastors and churches across the country. He presents biblical models to distill his message and to recalibrate the definition of what makes the best church leaders. Pastor on Track helps clergy re-frame their congregation's expectations and empowers them to do the work of the people, so the pastor can do the work of the pastor.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: What is a pastor?; title: The need for change; title: Essential : cast the vision; title: Essential : lead the people; title: Essential : develop leaders around the vision; title: Essential : teach and preach; title: The work of the people; title: Essential : discern God's will; title: Making change : pastoral examples (time on the mountain).