They Call Me Pastor: How to love the ones you lead

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Gospel Light Publications, Aug 2, 2000 - Religion - 288 pages
"Pastor. What a beautiful word. What a unique relationship it conveys....Each time someone calls me pastor, I am awestruck.... It humbles me, but I am grateful. There is no higher privilege than being a pastor." So writes H.B. London, who once again joins with his frequent collaborator Neil Wiseman to encourage and inspire church leaders with their most passionate, stirring book to date. "They Call Me Pastor" is an unabashed celebration of the deeply felt bond between a pastor and the congregation he serves - a testimony to the love of God and the miracles it can work in the lives of a shepherd and his flock if only His love is shared and allowed to flourish.
 

Contents

ill love you forever
16
pastorwhat a beautiful word
21
offer a holy Presence
25
they wont change unless they trust you
31
isnt it enough to be anointed?
38
you matter to me
45
revival at the grass roots
51
the grief of leaving
58
the model for the next generation
160
loving best the most important people
165
give yourself a great marriage
173
dare to dream great dreams
182
the pursuit of personal holiness
188
Christlikenessa marvelous magnetism
194
a generous God honors extravagance
198
keeping your sabbath holy
204

peoplethe churchs reason for being
64
treasures in broken vessels
71
is all the deadwood really dead?
78
more easily preached than lived
82
the amazing power of peacemaking
88
admit itchange is scary
93
caring referrals to christian counselors
98
lessons learned through tragedies and trials
106
transforming obstacles into opportunities
111
character really matters
117
hunger for power shrivels the soul
124
the pastoral perspective on abortion
130
lonely but never alone
136
dont become a castaway
142
you are not always in control
148
the legacy you leave
156
are you sure you want what you think you want?
211
two more compelling legacies
216
maximizing your churchs spiritual potential
221
growing your church Gods way
225
magnificent opportunities in the new century
230
does dear abby preaching help anyone?
234
call a truce to the worship wars
239
standingbefore ahab
244
honor your coworkers
249
its time to go public
255
adding value when they come to church
260
the magic hope of christmas
264
His hand was the only one available
269
for the sake of new beginnings
276
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H.B. LONDON, Jr., is vice president of church, clergy and medical outreach for Focus on the Family in Colorado Springs, Colorado. A fourth-generation minister, he was a pastor for 31 years before joining Focus on the Family. H.B. communicates with thousands of pastors and church leaders each week through “The Pastor’s Weekly Briefing” (a fax network) and produces a bi-monthly “Pastor to Pastor” cassette and newsletter. He was the former host of a daily radio program, Lifeline to Truth in Salem, Oregon and in the Los Angeles area, as well as host of a weekly television program, A New Way to Live in Portland, Oregon. H.B. is author, with Neil B. Wiseman, of Pastors at Greater Risk, For Kids’ Sake and The Shepherd’s Covenant for Pastors. NEIL B. WISEMAN is a veteran pastor, clergy educator, writer, editor and small-church consultant. Perhaps his foremost passion in life and ministry has been the development of pastors. He has been a pastor’s advocate through his writings, editing and publication of more than 30 books. He has also worked in the area of pastoral development in clergy education at Nazarene Bible College in Colorado Springs. Beyond the classroom, Dr. Wiseman founded the quarterly magazine GROW, was the founder of Preaching Today– a monthly audio sermon resource now produced by Christianity Today, founded and directed Small Church Institute and served as pastor to local congregations for 20 years. 

 

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