A Good Minister

Written from the heart and life of an experienced minister, this ministerial handbook provides warm, practical, and inspirational counsel for the newly ordained, veteran ministers, or anyone with Christian leadership responsibilities.

Anabaptists in the twenty-first century are known to be good craftsmen, good farmers, good entrepreneurs, and good neighbors. Are they good ministers?

When facing a new calling, needing some how-to advice, or wanting to become more effective in your ministry, what a blessing to have a wise and seasoned servant to call on for advice. Such a person may not always be available. A Good Minister can help meet that need.

This handbook for conservative Mennonite ministers addresses many important subjects, from the importance of a minister's spiritual life, to preparing sermons, to his multiple roles as a pastor, teacher, counselor, leader, comforter, and Christian example.

Written from the heart and life of an experienced minister, A Good Minister provides warm, practical, and inspirational counsel for the newly ordained, veteran ministers, or anyone with Christian leadership responsibilities. A Good Minister will be an appreciated and helpful reference.

Contents

HOW TO BE A GOOD MINISTER

1. Be Like Jesus, the Perfect Minister
2. Be Like a Soldier
3. Be Like an Athlete, a Farmer, and Workman
4. Be an Example

   QUALITIES OF A GOOD MINISTER

5. Spiritual: Relating to God
6. Social: Relating to Others
7. Domestic: Relating to His Family
8. Financial: Relating to the Workplace
9. Ecclesiastical: Relating to the Congregation
10. Qualities Especially Needed in a Bishop
11. Qualities Especially Needed in a Deacon

    THE PLURAL MINISTRY

12. New Testament Basis for the Plural Ministry
13. The Plural Ministry Historically
14. The Benefits of the Plural Ministry
15. Understanding and Avoiding Problems in the Ministerial Team
16. Interpersonal Relationships Within the Plural Ministry
17. Role and Work of the Bishop
18. Role and Work of the Minister
19. Role and Work of the Deacon

    PREACHING

20. The Importance of Preaching
21. Motivation in Jesus' Preaching and Teaching
22. Variety in Jesus' Preaching and Teaching
23. Introduction in Jesus' Preaching and Teaching
24. Apperception in Jesus' Preaching and Teaching

    SERMON PREPARATION

25. Life
26. Prayer
27. Meditation: Sermon Selection
28. Study Helps
29. Making an Outline
30. Tips for Titles
31. Visual Aids
32. Illustrations
33. Other Suggestions for the Sermon

    SERMON PRESENTATION

34. Voice
35. Proper Pronunciation and Correct Grammar
36. Pulpit Manners
37. Avoiding Common Mistakes

    TYPES OF SERMONS

38. Expository Sermons
39. Topical Sermons
40. Textual Sermons
41. Biographical Sermons
42. Apologetic Sermons
43. Allegorical Sermons
44. Evangelistic Sermons

    SUGGESTIONS FOR PARTICULAR ASSIGNMENTS

45. Conducting a Devotional
46. Moderating a Serivce
47. Officiating a Funeral
48. Conducting a Good Instruction Class
49. Teaching a Children's Class

    THE PASTOR'S SCHEDULE AND PERSONAL LIFE

50. The Problem of Schedule
51. Twenty Tips for Time Taming
52. Avoiding Neglect of the Family
53. Caring for Your Health
54. Handling Criticism and Commendation

    VISITATION AND GIVING COUNSEL

55. Value of Visitation
56. Guidelines for Visitation
57. Specific Visits
58. Helping Those Who Respond to an Altar Call

    BLESSINGS AND REWARDS OF A GOOD MINISTER

59. Blessings in This Life
60. Rewards in Eternity

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