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Pastoral Leadership

Being a pastor is a challenging, yet sacred, calling. If you're feeling burned out in your pastoral vocation, these books will inspire you and support your spiritual health, giving you new motivation and wisdom for leading your church. You can also browse books specifically on the art of preaching and women in ministry.

A Pastoral Rule for Today: Reviving an Ancient Practice, By John P. Burgess and Jerry Andrews and Joseph D. Small
A Pastoral Rule for Today
John P. Burgess and Jerry Andrews and Joseph D. Small
5234
Priscilla: The Life of an Early Christian, By Ben Witherington III
Priscilla
Ben Witherington III
5248
Seasoned Speech: Rhetoric in the Life of the Church, By James E. Beitler III
Seasoned Speech
James E. Beitler III
5244
Hermanas: Deepening Our Identity and Growing Our Influence, By Natalia Kohn Rivera and Noemi Vega Quiñones and Kristy Garza Robinson
Hermanas
Natalia Kohn Rivera and Noemi Vega Quiñones and Kristy Garza Robinson
4561
The Politics of Ministry: Navigating Power Dynamics and Negotiating Interests, By Bob Burns and Tasha D. Chapman and Donald C. Guthrie
The Politics of Ministry
Bob Burns and Tasha D. Chapman and Donald C. Guthrie
4150
Women in God's Mission: Accepting the Invitation to Serve and Lead, By Mary T. Lederleitner
Women in God's Mission
Mary T. Lederleitner
4551
Phoebe: A Story, By Paula Gooder
Phoebe
Paula Gooder
5245
Honest Worship: From False Self to True Praise, By Manuel Luz
Honest Worship
Manuel Luz
4538
Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory, By Tod Bolsinger
Canoeing the Mountains
Tod Bolsinger
4147
Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership: Seeking God in the Crucible of Ministry, By Ruth Haley Barton
Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership
Ruth Haley Barton
4645
Emboldened: A Vision for Empowering Women in Ministry, By Tara Beth Leach
Emboldened
Tara Beth Leach
4524
Preaching as Reminding: Stirring Memory in an Age of Forgetfulness, By Jeffrey D. Arthurs
Preaching as Reminding
Jeffrey D. Arthurs
5190
God and Soul Care: The Therapeutic Resources of the Christian Faith, By Eric L. Johnson
God and Soul Care
Eric L. Johnson
5159
An Unhurried Leader: The Lasting Fruit of Daily Influence, By Alan Fadling
An Unhurried Leader
Alan Fadling
4631
Preaching in the New Testament, By Jonathan Griffiths
Preaching in the New Testament
Jonathan Griffiths
2643
The Self-Aware Leader: Discovering Your Blind Spots to Reach Your Ministry Potential, By Terry Linhart
The Self-Aware Leader
Terry Linhart
4480
The God Conversation: Using Stories and Illustrations to Explain Your Faith, By J. P. Moreland and Tim Muehlhoff
The God Conversation
J. P. Moreland and Tim Muehlhoff
4486
More Than Enchanting: Breaking Through Barriers to Influence Your World, By Jo Saxton
More Than Enchanting
Jo Saxton
4331
Becoming a Pastor Theologian: New Possibilities for Church Leadership, Edited by Todd Wilson and Gerald L. Hiestand
Becoming a Pastor Theologian
Edited by Todd Wilson and Gerald L. Hiestand
5171
Praying for Your Pastor: How Your Prayer Support Is Their Life Support, By Eddie Byun
Praying for Your Pastor
Eddie Byun
4466
A Little Handbook for Preachers: Ten Practical Ways to a Better Sermon by Sunday, By Mary S. Hulst
A Little Handbook for Preachers
Mary S. Hulst
4128
Crossover Preaching: Intercultural-Improvisational Homiletics in Conversation with Gardner C. Taylor, By Jared E. Alcántara
Crossover Preaching
Jared E. Alcántara
3908
The Vulnerable Pastor: How Human Limitations Empower Our Ministry, By Mandy Smith
The Vulnerable Pastor
Mandy Smith
4123
Paul's Theology of Preaching: The Apostle's Challenge to the Art of Persuasion in Ancient Corinth, By Duane Litfin
Paul's Theology of Preaching
Duane Litfin
2471
Teams That Thrive: Five Disciplines of Collaborative Church Leadership, By Ryan T. Hartwig and Warren Bird
Teams That Thrive
Ryan T. Hartwig and Warren Bird
4119