Description
Practical Advice for Weary Leaders Who Want a Gospel-Centered Culture for Their Church
Being a pastor is hard. Whether it's relational difficulties in the congregation, growing opposition toward the church as an institution, or just the struggle to continue in ministry with joy and faithfulness, the pressure on leaders can be truly overwhelming. It's no surprise that pastors are burned out, tempted to give up, or think they're going crazy.
While we're quick to assert what the gospel says, we're often too slow to admit what the gospel should do for our churches: reflect Christ's beauty through a godly, grace-filled culture.
In this practical guide, seasoned pastors Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry help weary leaders renew their love for ministry by equipping them to build a gospel-centered culture into every aspect of their churches. Emphasizing the importance of healthy doctrine, they explain that failing to also nurture a healthy culture can be frustrating, polarizing, and even unbiblical. This encouraging guide features Scripture-focused advice on honesty, honor, preaching, leadership, and mission to support leaders and help them regain a beautiful, Christ-centered vision for their ministries.
- A Great Resource for Pastors, Church Planters, and Seminary Students: Encourages weary church leaders with Christ-centered advice on hospitality, discipleship, preaching, and more
- Valuable Ministry Insights: Each chapter features discussion questions and a brief, engaging conversation between the authors about the topic
- By Pastors Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry: Expanding on their podcast, You're Not Crazy
Author: Ray Ortlund, Sam Allberry
Publisher: Crossway
Published: 10/03/2023
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 7.95h x 5.20w x 0.47d
ISBN13: 9781433590573
ISBN10: 1433590573
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christian Ministry | Pastoral Resources
- Religion | Christian Church | General
- Religion | Christian Living | General
About the Author
Ray Ortlund is the president of Renewal Ministries, the pastor to pastors at Immanuel Nashville Church, and a canon theologian with the Anglican Church in North America. He is the author of several books, including The Death of Porn; the Preaching the Word commentaries on Isaiah and Proverbs; and Marriage and the Mystery of the Gospel. He is also a contributor to the ESV Study Bible. Ray and his wife, Jani, have been married for fifty years.
Sam Allberry is a pastor based at Immanuel Nashville Church in Nashville, Tennessee. He is also a canon theologian for the Anglican Church in North America, and a senior fellow at the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics. He is the author of 7 Myths about Singleness; Is God Anti-Gay?; and What God Has to Say about Our Bodies.