{"product_id":"pause-before-the-pulpit-william-w-helland-9780788023736","title":"Pause Before the Pulpit: Personal Reflections for Pastors on the Lectionary Readings: Cycle B","description":"\u003ci\u003eThis collection of devotionals opens up the scriptures and serves a meal that nurtures the life with God. Helland is well acquainted with the needs of pastors, and through these pages he serves as a pastor's pastor. The book has the added value of speaking to the pastor the Word of God while he is preparing to speak to others. Those who use this book will be enriched and blessed through the gospel of Jesus Christ.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Eugene L. Boe\u003cbr\u003e Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology\u003cbr\u003e Lutheran Brethren Seminary \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eToday's busy pastors must cope with a diverse range of physically and emotionally draining tasks. Yet as they balance the many competing demands on their time, the essential element for maintaining a vital and successful ministry is carving out time for their own spiritual regeneration. Before pastors can effectively proclaim the Good News to the people in the pews, they must attend to their ongoing relationship with the God whom they serve. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBased on each Sunday's epistle and gospel texts from Cycle B of the Revised Common Lectionary, this collection of prayerful reflections specifically addresses the spiritual needs of the clergy. Rather than a primer on how to preach the text, these devotions explore what the scripture passages have to say about the personal lives of pastors and their public ministry. It's an ideal resource to begin weekly sermon preparation with, as each thoughtful contemplation prepares the heart for faithful preaching of God's Word. But\u003ci\u003e Pause Before The Pulpit\u003c\/i\u003e isn't just for pastors -- these devotions will also strengthen and spiritually encourage anyone actively involved in lay ministry. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eBill Helland has written a wonderful devotional companion which gives inspiration, hope, and commitment. Every pastor should have a copy of this book in his study -- it is a must-read before he steps into the pulpit on Sunday morning.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Gaylord T. Gunhus\u003cbr\u003e Chaplain (Major General) USA (retired)\u003cbr\u003e Underwood, Minnesota \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eBill Helland talks with pastors who give of themselves in lifting people up to the Lord -- and he invites them to talk back. I suggest reading these devotionals early in the week. Helland's questions, self-disclosures, and sharing of God's Word will nourish you as you prepare sermons, plan worship, play with your family, pray over your people, and walk in fellowship with God.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Joel R. Egge\u003cbr\u003e President\u003cbr\u003e Church of the Lutheran Brethren \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilliam W. Helland\u003c\/b\u003e has been a pastor in the Church of the Lutheran Brethren of America for the past fifteen years, serving parishes in Minnesota and South Dakota. A former locksmith and dairy farmer, Helland is a graduate of the Lutheran Brethren Seminary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e William W. Helland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 078802373X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780788023736\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CSS Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/01\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 258\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.79lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.28h x 6.70w x 0.66d","brand":"William W. Helland","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48013786808575,"sku":"9780788023736","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e6ba67c9-5688-46e0-bdbc-dad5330207cb.jpg?v=1767744762","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/pause-before-the-pulpit-william-w-helland-9780788023736","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}