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| Category: | Church Ministry |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Page Count: | 64 |
| Size: | 4.0 in x 7.0 in |
| Weight: | 3.0 ounces |
| ISBN-13: | 979-8-8749-0690-0 |
| ISBN-UPC: | 9798874906900 |
| Published: | April 06, 2027 |
Fight Ministry Burnout with Simple, Biblical Advice for Supporting Your Pastors
Pastors have such an influential role that it can be easy to forget that they too are ordinary Christians in need of encouragement from their church family. Without support, the many demands of ministry can be too difficult to bear. That’s why church members have a biblical responsibility to support the pastors who faithfully shepherd them. But how?
In this concise, practical guide, Phil Newton walks through several “one another” passages in the New Testament to show how basic principles of Christian fellowship—including hospitality, love, and prayer—apply to a congregation’s relationship with church leadership. He also shares more specific ways that readers can support their pastors, sharing 3 unique facets of the role—preaching, pastoral, and personal—and what pastors need most as they carry out these tasks. Finally, Newton explains how supporting pastors blesses the entire congregation, leading to healthier, happier churches.
- Brief, Accessible Guide: Helps church members understand the pastor’s role and how they can be an encouragement
- Biblical and Applicable: Offers advice from Scripture that will lead to stronger congregations
- Part of the 9Marks Church Questions Series: Other titles include Why Should I Join a Church?; How Can I Serve My Church?; and How Can I Love Church Members with Different Politics?
Author:
Phil A. Newton (PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the director of pastoral care and mentoring for the Pillar Network. He previously served for 44 years as a pastor and has authored several books on pastoral ministry and the Christian life. He lives with his wife Karen in Germantown, Tennessee. They have five adult children and nine grandchildren.
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Endorsements
“Christians are pressed by very real questions. How does Scripture structure a church, order worship, organize ministry, and define biblical leadership? Those are just examples of the questions that are answered clearly, carefully, and winsomely in this new series from 9Marks. I am so thankful for this ministry and for its incredibly healthy and hopeful influence in so many faithful churches. I eagerly commend this series.”
R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
“Sincere questions deserve thoughtful answers. If you’re not sure where to start in answering these questions, let this series serve as a diving board into the pool. These minibooks are winsomely to-the-point and great to read together with one friend or one hundred friends.”
Gloria Furman, author, Treasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Full and Labor with Hope: Gospel Meditations on Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
“As a pastor, I get asked lots of questions. I’m approached by unbelievers seeking to understand the gospel, new believers unsure about next steps, and maturing believers wanting help answering questions from their Christian family, friends, neighbors, or coworkers. It’s in these moments that I wish I had a book to give them that was brief, answered their questions, and pointed them in the right direction for further study. Church Questions is a series that provides just that. Each booklet tackles one question in a biblical, brief, and practical manner. The series may be called Church Questions, but it could be called ‘Church Answers.’ I intend to pick these up by the dozens and give them away regularly. You should too.”
Juan R. Sanchez, Senior Pastor, High Pointe Baptist Church, Austin, Texas; author, Seven Dangers Facing Your Church
“Where can we Christians find reliable answers to our common questions about life together at church—without having to plow through long, expensive books? The Church Questions booklets meet our need with answers that are biblical, thoughtful, and practical. For pastors, this series will prove a trustworthy resource for guiding church members toward deeper wisdom and stronger unity.”
Ray Ortlund, President, Renewal Ministries