The 10 Key Roles of a Pastor - by Gary L McIntosh (Paperback)

About the Book

In the life of a pastor, no two days, months, or years will be the same. This church growth expert unpacks the various roles of a pastor, showing you how to live and lead more fruitfully in your calling.

Book Synopsis

If most pastors were pressed to describe an average day of ministry, they'd have trouble doing it. In a single day, a pastor may fill many different roles in quick succession, from counselor to theologian to student to CEO to custodian (well, let's hope there's usually someone else available to perform that last role). Some roles come more naturally than others, but every pastor wants to perform each role to the best of their ability.

In The 10 Key Roles of a Pastor, church consultant Gary L. McIntosh shows pastors how to

- understand and juggle their many essential roles
- prioritize their time and energy
- manage their people's expectations of them
- and empower others to take up the vital work of the church body

Pastors just starting out in ministry, as well as those who have been at it a while and find themselves overworked and overwhelmed, will value this practical resource. It is also an enlightening read for those in church leadership who would benefit from understanding the pressures their pastor faces on a daily basis.

From the Back Cover

As a pastor, if you were pressed to describe an average day of ministry, could you do it? In a single day, you may move quickly from counselor to theologian to student to manager to custodian. Some roles come more naturally to you than others, but every pastor wants to perform each role to the best of their ability.

In The 10 Key Roles of a Pastor, veteran church consultant Gary L. McIntosh shows you how to

- understand and juggle your many essential roles
- prioritize your time and energy
- manage your people's expectations
- and empower others to take up the vital work of the church body

Whether you're just starting out in ministry or you've been at it for a while and find yourself overworked and overwhelmed, this practical resource will help you live and lead more fruitfully in your calling.


"Gary McIntosh has helped me realize that to lead more effectively as a pastor I must wear various hats. We will be studying the book as a staff."--Nelson Searcy, author and founding/teaching pastor, The Journey Church, New York City

"Pastors bearing a heavy load of demands and pressures have just been given a gift! This book simplifies the work of leading a church and is a practical tool for moving into an uncertain future."--Tom Harper, publisher, BiblicalLeadership.com; author of Servant Leader Strong: Uniting Biblical Wisdom and High-Performance Leadership

About the Author

Gary L. McIntosh (PhD, DMin, Fuller Theological Seminary) is president of the Church Growth Network and professor of Christian ministry and leadership at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. He is an internationally known speaker and church consultant who has written more than 25 books, including Biblical Church Growth, Beyond the First Visit, What Every Pastor Should Know, Growing God's Church, and Building the Body. He lives in California.