Where is ministry in America headed today?  Dr. John MacArthur says, "I am concerned over a growing trend to produce strong natural leaders who know how to manage a business enterprise but do not understand the church from Christ's perspective.  Their leadership style and substance is earthly, not biblical or spiritual."

Our Lord's favorite metaphor for spiritual leadership, the one He used most often to describe Himself, is that of the humble and hard-working shepherd.  This book shows that biblically authentic ministry includes prayer, holiness, worship, discipleship, servant-hood, and compassion--and that all ministry must be based on biblical mandates, not worldly ambition.

John MacArthur and his colleagues at The Master's Seminary offer encouragement, insight, and a stirring challenge for pastors today.  Pastoral Ministry will help a new generation of shepherds lead Christ's flock--the church--with the same passion the apostles had.  Topics covered in this volume include:

• What Is a Pastor to Be and Do?
• The Call to Pastoral Ministry
• Training for Pastoral Ministry
• The Pastor's Compassion for People
• Answering Frequently Asked Questions</l