The Pastor's Guide to Leading and Living - by O S Hawkins (Paperback)

About the Book

The Pastor's Guide to Leading and Living includes tips on topics like a pastor's finances, politics and the pulpit, the pastor's family, church and conflict, church administration, pastoral care, and much more.

Book Synopsis

Guides pastors and church leaders towards excellence in their ministry and balance in all aspects of their personal life.

The information and advice in this book encapsulates more than 25 years of author and pastor O. S. Hawkins' ministry. As a seasoned pastor, Hawkins is highly invested in the cutting edge of church growth and in the day-to-day lives of those who "shepherd the flock."

The Pastor's Guide to Leading and Living offers guidance on a wide range of topics from pastoral ministry to personal care. A great source of encouragement and counsel for anyone in church leadership, each chapter features a:

• PracticalPoint or "how-to" advice for handling a specific topic.
• PressurePoint with cautions about potential problems or conflicts that can arise.
• PulpitPoint that establishes the biblical basis of a chapter's topic.
• PersonalPoint for the reader to make personal applications in the future.

Serving God through ministry is demanding and often underappreciated work--even for those who labor at it with dedication and determination. This pastor's manual provides new and seasoned pastors alike with a wealth of both spiritual and practical advice distilled from a lifetime of personal experience.

Review Quotes

'Dr. O. S. Hawkins combines the heart of a pastor and the skill of a great leader. In this powerful new book he provides pastors with a wealth of both spiritual and practical advice. He has distilled a lifetime of pastoral experience and reflection into one unprecedented volume. Every pastor needs this book, and should keep it within a short reach.'--R. Albert Mohler, Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

'My lifelong friend O.S. Hawkins provides one of the very best resources imaginable to guide pastors and church leaders towards excellence in ministry. His focus on authenticity and practical effective pastoral life and leadership will resonate with every servant of Christ. This book will be a model for Christian ministry for years to come.'--Jack Graham, Pastor, Prestonwood Baptist Church