TY - BOOK AU - Hughes,R.Kent AU - O'Donnell,Douglas Sean TI - The pastor's book: a comprehensive and practical guide to pastoral ministry SN - 9781433545870 AV - BV4211.3 .H84 2015 U1 - 253 23 PY - 2015///] CY - Wheaton, Illinois PB - Crossway KW - Pastoral theology KW - Pastorale KW - fast KW - Leadership and Ministry Skills KW - MIN6100-V N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 581-584); Part 1 : Christian gatherings -- Sunday worship -- Annual services -- Weddings -- Funerals -- Part 2 : Parts of the worship service -- Public prayers -- The historic Christian creeds -- Hymns and songs -- Baptism -- Communion -- Part 3 : Ministerial duties -- Pastoral counseling -- Hospital visitation -- Appendix : Sample wedding services from various churches -- Books for further reading -- Downloadable resources; 2 N2 - Pastors are tasked with the incredibly demanding job of caring for the spiritual, emotional, and, at times‚ physical needs of their people. While seminary is helpful preparation for many of the challenges pastors face, there's far more to pastoral ministry than what can be covered in the classroom. Designed as a reference guide for nearly every situation a pastor will face, this comprehensive book by seasoned pastors Kent Hughes and Doug O'Donnell is packed full of biblical wisdom and practical guidance related to the reality of pastoral ministry in the trenches. From officiating weddings to conducting funerals to visiting the sick, this book will equip pastors and church leaders with the knowledge they need to effectively minister to their flocks, both within the walls of the church and beyond UR - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=ip,shib&db=nlebk&AN=1055418&site=eds-live&custid=s3260518 ER -