Weak Pastor, Strong Christ
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Weak Pastor, Strong Christ

Developing a Christ-Shaped Gospel Ministry

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eBook - ePub

Weak Pastor, Strong Christ

Developing a Christ-Shaped Gospel Ministry

About this book

The second letter to the Corinthians is a touchstone for pastors seeking advice on effective ministry. It is a revealing window into the tumult of Paul's relationship with this congregation that shows Paul's concern for the spiritual welfare of a local church. Although he loved the Corinthians dearly and labored for them intensely, their relationship was marked by the tensions and challenges that are acutely familiar to church leaders today: unclear expectations, comparison to other pastors, criticisms of ministry style, vocational stresses, disputes over money, and more. Reuben Bredenhof expertly unpacks these complexities and reveals Paul's vision for Christ-shaped gospel ministry—a vision that can help you, too.

Table of Contents:

Introduction: Searching for a Model of Ministry

  1. Serving under Pressure
  2. Building a Ministerial Identity
  3. Pastoring Like a Father
  4. Preaching for the Glory of Christ
  5. Facing a Barrage of Criticism
  6. Handling Money Wisely
  7. Being a Willing Sufferer
  8. Working with Purpose

Afterword: Traveling from Corinth to Today

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Table of contents

  1. Title Page
  2. Copyright Page
  3. Dedication
  4. Contents
  5. Acknowledgments
  6. Introduction
  7. 1 Serving Under Pressure
  8. 2 Building a Ministerial Identity
  9. 3 Pastoring Like a Father
  10. 4 Preaching for the Glory of Christ
  11. 5 Facing a Barrage of Criticism
  12. 6 Handling Money Wisely
  13. 7 Suffering Willingly
  14. 8 Working with a Purpose
  15. Afterword
  16. Selected Bibliography