Prepare Them to Shepherd
Test, Train, Affirm, and Send the Next Generation of Pastors
By Brian Croft, Jr. R. Albert Mohler | Publisher: Zondervan
About the book
Are You Called to Ministry?
Those who are involved in full-time ministry often say they have been “called” to do what they do. But what does that mean? Who does the “calling,” and how is it received?
In Prepare Them to Shepherd, pastor Brian Croft unpacks the biblical model for preparing individuals for full-time ministry. In the past, training and sending individuals into full-time pastoral ministry and missionary work was viewed as the responsibility of the local church. Today, much of that responsibility has been delegated to Bible colleges, seminaries, and parachurch and mission organizations.
The aim of Prepare Them to Shepherd is to challenge local churches to recover the biblical model for ministerial training and assume responsibility to identify and prepare gifted and godly individuals for service in Christ’s body. Part of the Practical Shepherding series of books, this insightful book provides pastors and ministry leaders with the practical help they need to test, train, affirm, and send those who are called into ministry.
Editions of Prepare Them to Shepherd
- EBook
- ISBN 9780310517177
Read an Excerpt
Are You Called to Ministry?
Those who are involved in full-time ministry often say they have been “called” to do what they do. But what does that mean? Who does the “calling,” and how is it received?
In Prepare Them to Shepherd, pastor Brian Croft unpacks the biblical model for preparing individuals for full-time ministry. In the past, training and sending individuals into full-time pastoral ministry and missionary work was viewed as the responsibility of the local church. Today, much of that responsibility has been delegated to Bible colleges, seminaries, and parachurch and mission organizations.
The aim of Prepare Them to Shepherd is to challenge local churches to recover the biblical model for ministerial training and assume responsibility to identify and prepare gifted and godly individuals for service in Christ’s body. Part of the Practical Shepherding series of books, this insightful book provides pastors and ministry leaders with the practical help they need to test, train, affirm, and send those who are called into ministry.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prepare Them to Shepherd about?
Are You Called to Ministry?
Those who are involved in full-time ministry often say they have been “called” to do what they do. But what does that mean? Who does the “calling,” and how is it received?
In Prepare Them to Shepherd, pastor Brian Croft unpacks the biblical model for preparing individuals for full-time ministry. In the past, training and sending individuals into full-time pastoral ministry and missionary work was viewed as the responsibility of the local church. Today, much of that responsibility has been delegated to Bible colleges, seminaries, and parachurch and mission organizations.
The aim of Prepare Them to Shepherd is to challenge local churches to recover the biblical model for ministerial training and assume responsibility to identify and prepare gifted and godly individuals for service in Christ’s body. Part of the Practical Shepherding series of books, this insightful book provides pastors and ministry leaders with the practical help they need to test, train, affirm, and send those who are called into ministry.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Prepare Them to Shepherd?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Christianity
Where can I read a sample of Prepare Them to Shepherd?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780310517177
Is Prepare Them to Shepherd part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Practical Shepherding Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Prepare Them to Shepherd?
Brian Croft, Jr. R. Albert Mohler
Who is the Publisher of the book Prepare Them to Shepherd?
Zondervan
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Prepare Them to Shepherd is available as ebook(ISBN 9780310517177)
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