
- 192 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
A man who's been transformed by Christ and desires to preach the gospel might say he feels called to be a pastor.
This personal conviction, while heartfelt, doesn't acknowledge important, challenging steps necessary to be a qualified leader. So where should full-time ministry begin?
InĀ The Path to Being a Pastor, Bobby Jamieson explains why it's betterĀ to emphasize "aspiration" over "calling" as men pursue the office of elderĀ and encourages readers to make sure they are pastorally gifted before considering the role. He shares from his own eleven-year experience preparing to be a pastor by walking potential leaders through different stages of ministry training, from practical stepsāsuch as cultivating godly ambition and leadership, observing healthy churches, and mastering Scriptureāto personal advice on building a strong family and succeeding in seminary. Emphasizing the importance of prayer, godly counsel, and immersion in the local church, Jamieson encourages men to askĀ Am I qualified?Ā instead ofĀ Am I called?Ā when considering a life in ministry.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Newsletter Signup
- Endorsements
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Part 1 Finding the Path
- 1 Say āI Aspire,ā Not āIām Calledā
- 2 Aspire Humbly
- 3 Seek Wisdom
- 4 Make the Biblical Qualifications Your Compass
- Part 2 Walking the Path
- 5 Learn to Pastor from Faithful Pastors and Healthy Churches
- 6 Start Setting an Example
- 7 Elder before You Elder
- 8 Want to Be a Leader? Then Lead Something
- 9 Master and Be Mastered by Scripture
- 10 Take Every Teaching Opportunity You Can Get
- 11 Pinch Hit
- 12 Apprentice in the Craft of Preaching
- 13 Read for Life
- 14 Give Yourself to Prayer
- 15 Banish Pornography
- 16 Marry Wisely
- 17 Lay Down Your Life for Your Wife
- 18 Pastor Your Children
- 19 Study Godās Blueprints for the Church
- 20 Serve Outside the Spotlight
- 21 If You Can, Make the Most of Seminary
- 22 Improve Your Trials
- 23 Filter
- Part 3 Approaching the Destination
- 24 Slay and Resurrect Ambition
- 25 Be Careful Who You Work For
- 26 Candidate Candidly
- 27 Cherish Christ
- General Index
- Scripture Index