Description
Author: Dr. David Sorenson
Dr. Sorenson draws from from his father and grandfather over a century of experience in the ministry of Baptist churches. To that he adds more than 30 years of his own in the ministry. These many years have taught him the truth and power of a few simple, yet vital New Testament principles for pastoring.
The Art of Pastoring makes refreshing reading for the seasoned pastor, as well as inspiring instruction for the young pastor or ministerial student — several Christian colleges even use it as a text book.
The Art of Pastoring recognizes the importance of preaching and church administration, but focuses instead on a frequent area of weakness, pastoring people. “Without a question, it is crucial for a pastor to be skilled in preaching and in the program management of a local church. However, if he does not pastor his people, his ministry will neither be happy nor long in one place.”
“It is the goal of this book to share the principles contained in the Scripture which pertain to pastoring people.”
Table of Contents:
- God Gave Pastors
- Shepherd the Flock!
- Love the People!
- Help the People!
- Preach the Word!
- Do the Work of an Evangelist!
- Take the Oversight Thereof!
- Study to Shew Thyself Approved!
- Pray Without Ceasing!
- A Servant’s Heart
- Flies in the Ointment
- Three Final Commands
About the Author:
For more than five decades, Dr. David Sorenson has been doing the work his books reflect:
Preaching Scripture. Shepherding people. Helping Christians understand what they believe—and put it into practice.
A third-generation Baptist preacher, he founded Northstar Baptist Church in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1989, pastored there for 27 years, and now serves as Pastor Emeritus. His writing brings that lifetime of study and service to your bookshelf. He has read through the Bible more than 300 times. Over 100,000 copies of his books are in print. His subjects range from verse-by-verse Bible exposition and the defense of the King James Bible to prayer, marriage, raising children and caring for a congregation.
