{"product_id":"pastoring-david-wentz-9781733128513","title":"Pastoring: The Nuts and Bolts: Options and Best Practices for Leading a Church","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"This is a book I will refer back to time and again throughout my ministry. For any pastor seeking an engaging, scripturally sound guide, you've found it here!\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e-- Amazon reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-denominational and cross-cultural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprehensive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrounded in Scripture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical and inspirational\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptions and best practices, not prescriptions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddresses mainline, evangelical, charismatic, and Pentecostal issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTranslated into seven languages\u003c\/b\u003e and counting, Dr. Wentz's book has trained thousands of pastors around the world. It is the textbook for the 3-credit course MIN 315 offered by Christian Leaders Institute (along with the associated \u003ci\u003eApplication Guide). \u003c\/i\u003eSeasoned pastors as well as those just called praise its valuable insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One\u003c\/b\u003e suggests three purposes of God the Father for his family, the church: becoming a spiritual dwelling (worship), raising God's children (discipleship), and inviting everyone into the family (evangelism).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two\u003c\/b\u003e draws on experience to illustrate advice on pastoral life, from call through personal and family issues to moving and retirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Three\u003c\/b\u003e gives practical tips on leadership, preaching, worship, ministries, buildings, finances, administration, working with other churches, and dealing with problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pastor for 38 years, Dr. Wentz holds advanced degrees from evangelical, mainline, and charismatic seminaries. He is the author of three other books.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf a pastor or church can have only one book besides the Bible, this is designed to be most helpful.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Wentz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1733128514\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781733128513\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Doing Christianity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/07\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 316\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.02lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.71d","brand":"David Wentz","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44126550950143,"sku":"9781733128513","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_18a1052f-686a-43ff-8b2c-00af3bc365a1.jpg?v=1687448833","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/pastoring-david-wentz-9781733128513","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}