Practical Aspects of Pastoral Theology

by Christopher Cone

Publisher:

Tyndale Theological Seminary

, 2009

Overview

Seventeen contributors offer valuable insights on many aspects of pastoral ministry. Subjects range from defining what a pastor is and describing his function within the church through the practice of church discipline, the role of a pastor’s wife, the mission of a church up to the measure of success in pastoral ministry, all with the consideration of God’s purpose and glory. Nothing of importance is left out. Contents and contributors: • "What is a Pastor?" by Joshua Bailey • "A Preacher or a Teacher?" by Patrick Belville • "Evangelical Feminism & Church Leadership," by Andy Woods • "Principles of Financial Integrity as Illustrated by King Joash," by Vern Hargrave • "The Plurality Principle," by Christopher Cone • "Israelology & the Pastoral Role," by Arnold Fruchtenbaum • "Time for Greek & Hebrew," by Dave Olander • "A Biblical Model for Church Growth," by Ralph N. Cone Jr. • "Early Challenges in Pastoral Ministry," by Shaun Richard • "Priorities in Pastoral Ministry," by Steve Spurlin • "Church Discipline: The Road to Restoration," by Gary Gilley • "Pastoral Counseling," by Jerry Pelfrey • "An Open Letter to Pastors from a Pastor's Wife: An Appeal to Vigilance," by Charlene Pelfrey • "Help! I Married a Pastor! Encouragement for Wives of Pastors," by Lucy Cone • "Glory to God Through Missions," by Jeff Heslop • "Pastors are Planters," by Henry Vosburgh • "Legal Considerations in Pastoral Ministry," by J. Shelby Sharpe • "Pastors, Computers and XXX," by Jerry Pelfrey • "Measuring Success With God's Purpose in Mind," by Christopher Cone

Contents

Top Highlights

“It is not love to look the other way when a brother chooses to live an ungodly life; it is cowardice and disobedience” (Page 225)

“Gaining an understanding of glorying God is of utmost importance for the spiritual wellbeing of the believer” (Page 237)

“Without proper teaching of the word, the disciples remain spiritual children” (Page 37)

“all pastors must be teachers, but all teachers need not be pastors” (Page 24)

“ presbuteros, episkopos, and poimen. The first word, presbuteros” (Page 3)

Product Details

• Title: Practical Aspects of Pastoral Theology
• Author: Christopher Cone
• Publisher: Tyndale Theological Seminary
• Print Publication Date: 2009
• Logos Release Date: 2011
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Pastoral theology
• ISBNs: 9780981479156, 0981479154
• Resource ID: LLS:PRACASPECT
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T02:19:38Z

About Christopher Cone

Christopher Cone serves as president of Tyndale Theological Seminary, and teaches there as a professor of Bible and theology. He also serves as a pastor for Tyndale Bible Church. Cone has authored several books including The Promises of God: A Synthetic Bible Survey, Prolegomena: Introductory Notes on Bible Study and Theological Method, and Life beyond the Sun: An Introduction to Philosophy and Worldview through the Lens of Ecclesiastes. He is the general editor of Dispensationalism Tomorrow and Beyond: A Theological Collection in Honor of Charles C. Ryrie and Practical Aspects of Pastoral Theology.