The Path to Being a Pastor: A Guide for the AspiringThis personal conviction, while heartfelt, doesnt acknowledge important, challenging steps necessary to be a qualified leader. So where should full time ministry begin? In The Path to Being a Pastor, Bobby Jamieson explains why its better to emphasize aspiration over calling as men pursue the office of elder and encourages readers to make sure they are pastorally gifted before considering the role. He shares from his own eleven year experience

providing pastors with a sermon-enriching manual

and a range of articles published in encyclopedias and journals

Having been born overseas as a third-generation missionary still living on the field and now working to equip pastors and leaders from all around the world

What if ministry life isn’t what she bargained for

Published in partnership with the Gospel Coalition

He also writes at RevDaveHarvey

Combined with relevant Scripture texts

“Many adults do not have a good understanding of the doctrine of the Word of God

Welch lays out a series of practical steps adaptable to a wide range of conditions

only to become overwhelmed and exhausted by the daily difficulties involved

two daughters-in-law

Sean Perron and Spencer Harmon