The Work of the Pastor

"The pastor's work is more important than being the Queen of England.It is more important than the work of the President of the United Statesor the Prime Minister of Britain." I looked at the enthusiastic speaker withhis faded shirt, and worn trousers as he exhorted a group of fellowpastors.I thought to myself, "Where are the newspaper reporters and thetelevision crews? Obviously they do not believe him. Here we are in avillage church with a plywood pulpit, a thatched roof and a rough cementfloor. Is it really more important to be a pastor than to be the ruler of agreat and powerful nation?"This book will help those preparing to become a pastor to betterunderstand what that means. It covers a wide range of topics includingunderstanding the call of God to be a pastor, the pastor as shepherd, thepastor as priest, Sunday worship service planning, understandingsacraments, praying for the sick, caring for the dying, the pastor andmoney, and the pastor's family life. 186pp. Paper.