A Pastoral Theology and Manual

includes index and biblioraphy

1. The preparation of the Pastor The Christian Ministry .........19 Discovering a Biblical model for pastoral ministries ........24 Examining the pastor`s Call ..........36 The pastor`s Study and preparation .......47 The personal life and Character of the Pastor .........55 Developing a MInisterial ethical Standard ..........65 2. The basic Relationship of the Pastor The pastor`s Relationship to his God ..........79 The pastor`s Relationship to his CHurch ......86 The pastor`s Relationship to his wife and family ........94 The pastor`s Relationship to the world ...101 The temptation and perils of the Pastor ........108 3. The Major Aspects of Pastoral Works The Pastor`s Work as a Shepherd.........123 The Pastor as a Preacher.........131 The Pastor as a Teacher..........141 The pastor as an Evangelist .............151 The pastor as an Administrator .............160 The pastor as a Counselor .........168 The pastor and his Caring Task .......178 The pastor and church discipline ......182 4. A pastor`s Manual Leading a worship .........195 The baptismal Service ............204 The communion Service.........209 The marriage ceremony ............215 Dedication service ..........220 The funeral Service........225 The Pastor`s Reward ...........229