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Gospel-Driven Ministry: An Introduction to the Calling and Work of a Pastor

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, 2021
ISBN: 9780310111573
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From the beginning of his ministry, Jesus called and equipped individuals who would serve his community of followers. These "shepherds" are called to preach, pray, and care for the needs of God's people. But what does it mean to be a pastor? And what is the nature of this ministry, according to the Bible?

In Gospel-Driven Ministry, Jared Wilson begins by looking at the qualifications for the pastorate, addressing the notion of a call to ministry and how an individual--and a church community--can best identify the marks of maturity and affirm a call. In each chapter, Wilson looks at one of the core practices of pastoral ministry, including:

  • Preaching Sermons
  • Developing a Vibrant Prayer Life
  • Caring and Counseling
  • Pastoring Married and Single
  • Gospel-Centered Leadership
  • Fighting Sin and Spiritual Warfare
  • Resolving Conflict
  • Passing on the Ministry to Others

In addition, Wilson provides practical resources including theological insights on baptism and the Lord's Supper, guidance for wedding and funeral sermons, outlines for leading elder and deacon meetings, tips for interviewing new pastors, questions to ask at ordination, and advice on knowing when and how to leave a pastor role. This is a comprehensive, practical guide to pastoral ministry that prepares new pastors and equips those currently serving for long-term, healthy ministry.

Top Highlights

“To be a pastor often means to subject one’s self to the weaponized disappointments of others. Rather than defend myself, rather than debate, I just decided to take the hits.” (source)

“We are more resourced than we’ve ever been, and yet we’ve never been more ignorant.” (source)

“It is a pouring out of one life for the sake of others. ‘I will most gladly spend and be spent for your souls,’ Paul tells the church at Corinth (2 Cor 12:15 ESV). Anything less is simply an engagement in religious machinery.” (source)

“I cannot simply berate people into centering on grace; I need to hold it up for them to see. I can’t simply tell people to be awed by Christ; I need to hold up Christ’s glory so that they can be. If we want people to be more changed toward the image of Christ, we will center on the only power for this change—the gospel of Christ.” (source)

“Think of Paul speaking about having an open heart with those he ministers to (2 Cor 6:11). Consider the nurturing image in his comparing ministry to the breastfeeding of babies (1 Thess 2:7). He had a deeply felt ‘concern’ for the churches (2 Cor 11:28) born of Christ’s own compassion (Matt 9:36).” (source)

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