Pastoral Ministry

Encouraging, insightful, and challenging, The Pastoral Ministry is designed for a new generation of pastors seeking to lead with the passion of the apostles. Written by MacArthur and his colleagues at The Master's Seminary, this guide outlines the essential biblical priorities for effective ministry.

Where is ministry headed today? Dr. John MacArthur says: "I am concerned about the growing trend to produce strong natural leaders who know how to manage a business or a company but do not understand the Church from Christ's perspective. Their style and consistency of leadership are earthly, not biblical or spiritual."

Our Lord's favorite metaphor for spiritual leadership, the one he most often used to describe himself, is that of a humble, hardworking shepherd. This book shows that biblically authentic ministry includes prayer, holiness, worship, discipleship, service, and compassion - and that all ministry must be based on biblical mandates and not on worldly ambition.

John MacArthur and his colleagues at The Master's College and Seminary offer encouragement, insight, and a stirring challenge to today's pastors.