{"product_id":"the-whole-life-pastor-mark-d-allen-9781540963635","title":"The Whole-Life Pastor: An Augustinian Vision for Pastoral Ministry","description":"\u003cb\u003eHow Augustine Can Help You Lead Your Congregation Toward Healing and Unity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePastoral ministry often exposes pastors to deep brokenness--in church members, in congregations, and even in themselves--leaving many pastors feeling overwhelmed, isolated, and uncertain. How can a pastor guide a congregation toward healing and unity when these ideals feel so far out of reach?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeasoned pastor and seminary professor Mark D. Allen turns to Augustine of Hippo, a trusted, time-tested guide for pastoral theology and ministry in an ever-changing world. Drawing on decades of pastoral experience, Allen shows how this fifth-century bishop offers wisdom on\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e● leading a divided congregation toward genuine oneness in Christ;\u003cbr\u003e● practicing church leadership as an act of love, not mere management;\u003cbr\u003e● preaching sermons that heal and disciple people toward wholeness;\u003cbr\u003e● engaging public life with confidence and grace; and\u003cbr\u003e● fortifying fragile souls (and fragile pastors) for lasting ministry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllen walks readers through the Augustinian writings that have shaped his own ministry, pairing rich theological insight with personal illustration and real-world application. He shows how Augustine provides healing insight into ecclesiology, administration, preaching, discipleship, apologetics, and public theology to inspire congregations to work for human flourishing and the common good. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdeal for students of pastoral theology and leadership as well as practicing ministers seeking renewal, \u003ci\u003eThe Whole-Life Pastor\u003c\/i\u003e offers a hopeful journey toward healing in Christ. Grounded in Augustine's pastoral theology and practice, it equips pastors and ministry students alike to shepherd others--and themselves--toward wholeness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mark D. Allen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1540963632\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781540963635\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Baker Academic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/06\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Mark D. Allen","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997487968511,"sku":"9781540963635","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-whole-life-pastor-mark-d-allen-9781540963635","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}