The Approaching Sabbath Spiritual Disciplines for Pastors |
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| Author:
| Swears, Thomas R. |
| Foreword by:
| Craddock, Fred B. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-5326-9209-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2020 |
| Publisher: | Wipf & Stock Publishers
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| Imprint: | Wipf and Stock |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $34.00 |
Book Description:
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This volume shows pastors how to be spiritually prepared for the myriad tasks of pastoral ministry: preaching, pastoral care, church administration, worship, teaching, and more.Thomas R. Swears demonstrates that study, reading, and prayer are three essential disciplines that lead to a more intentional and focused spiritual life. Swears shows:--How to use time more creatively and holistically--How to keep track of gleanings from daily life--How to faithfully prepare for preaching--How...
More DescriptionThis volume shows pastors how to be spiritually prepared for the myriad tasks of pastoral ministry: preaching, pastoral care, church administration, worship, teaching, and more.Thomas R. Swears demonstrates that study, reading, and prayer are three essential disciplines that lead to a more intentional and focused spiritual life. Swears shows:--How to use time more creatively and holistically--How to keep track of gleanings from daily life--How to faithfully prepare for preaching--How to keep a professional journal--How to create a balanced reading program--How to develop a personal devotional life