Pastoral Ministry In The 21st Century

Pastoral Ministry In The 21st Century by Group Publishing is published by Group Publishing and is our 36319th best seller. The ISBN for Pastoral Ministry In The 21st Century is 9780764431531.

More than 600 ideas! Jumpstart your sermons, master your preaching, energize church worship, and find time to get away with the family,...okay, maybe not all in one breath. But, you'll discover inspiration and perspective in this collection of top techniques and activities to help you encourage community, refuel your ministry--and minister to yourself as well.

Book includes time-saving, reproducible masters for baby dedications, funerals, weddings, visitor response, certificate of appreciation, sermon logs and more!

Organization includes eight sections:
Sermon Sparks: Sermon jump-starts, illustrations, stories, movie clip ideas, and interactive object lessons
Preaching Techniques: Ways to use media and technology, organize old sermons and illustrations, and creatively prepare new sermons
Revitalize Church Worship: Ideas for informal worship, introducing new songs to your congregation, interactive prayer, creative sermon closings, and revitalizing your worship space
Worship Service Jump-Starts: Twenty ready-made services that focus on acts of service, honoring those in your congregation, and times of reflection and inspiration
Recharge Your Personal and Family Life: Self-directed retreats, creative ways to spend time with your spouse, getaways with your family, and quick spiritual boosters
Congregational Care: Tips for hospital visits, weddings, funerals, baby dedications, encouraging church members, and welcoming new people into fellowship
Develop Your Leaders and Volunteers: Lead effective meetings, try some adaptable meeting agendas, and strengthen your volunteers and staff
Community Service and Outreach: Motivate church members to join a local service project, take part in outreach, and support world missions and missionaries