Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Discover millions of ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more with a free trial

    Only $11.99/month after trial. Cancel anytime.

    Unavailable
    Pastoring: The Nuts and Bolts
    Unavailable
    Pastoring: The Nuts and Bolts
    Unavailable
    Pastoring: The Nuts and Bolts
    Ebook360 pages11 hours

    Pastoring: The Nuts and Bolts

    By David Wentz

    ()

    Currently unavailable

    Currently unavailable

    About this ebook

    "A superb book and educational aid for pastors and church leaders - a one stop shop of what they need to know to lead and run a church." - Nancy Plaxico, Project Concern International

    "I find myself not just reading it, but also studying it. It's an amazing work that is incredibly Scriptural. I've been in ministry for 15 years, and I'm learning a great deal. I don't say this about a lot of books, but this one impresses me. This is one book that I will highly recommend to all pastors." - Pastor Jesse Bingaman

    "This is a book you will want to read and re-read many times." - Pastor Bob McIntyre
     
    Pastoring: The Nuts and Bolts began when pastors in Turkey asked for a written version of Dr. Wentz's workshops. Advance copies are being used to train pastors in Africa and Asia.

    Designed especially for pastors looking for help with day to day ministry issues, it stands out from similar books in its comprehensive scope and theological and cultural neutrality, including issues common to charismatic and pentecostal as well as mainline and evangelical churches around the world. It offers options and best practices rather than prescriptions.

    If a pastor or church can have only one book besides the Bible, this is designed to be most helpful. Illustrated with real-life experiences, a conversational second-person style makes the book engaging to read. Each chapter ends with bulleted "Points to Remember."

    Part One lays the foundation on God's three-fold purpose for inventing the church. It recasts worship, discipleship and evangelism as aspects of God's relationship with his family, the church. As infinitely loving Father, God desires to live with his family in a loving home (created by worship), raise up children like himself (discipleship), and invite every person to become part of his family (evangelism).

    Part Two uses personal experiences to illustrate advice on life as a pastor, from the initial call through personal and family issues to moving on and retirement.

    Part Three offers ways of effectively dealing with the day to day issues of being in charge of a local church. It addresses church organization, preaching, worship and ministries, and how to work with people, money, and other churches.

    More comments from advance reviews:

    "It is a breath of fresh air and inspired by the Holy Spirit.  The only recommended change is your title.  The word pastor limits who might read it.  Laity and clergy would benefit." – Pastor Lois Cannon

    "I like your use of stories and illustrations from your vast experience – a nice balance with the biblical verses and context. You use cultural sensitivity and demonstrate balance, strength of thought and conviction without off-putting dogmatism. This will give the book appeal and usefulness across the many different faith expressions and church traditions around the world. There is a need and great space for a book like yours." – John Fletcher, Senior Vice President of Global Missions, Pioneers

    "The entire team is really thanking you because some phrases have become commonly used words on a daily basis." – Pastor Musinguzi Ibrahim, Uganda

    "It has helped me become not only a better pastor but also a better person. have also noticed great change in my pastors, they are now more mature and responsible. I recommend this book to every pastor." – Pastor Abraham Manya, Kenya

    330 pages

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDoing Christianity
    Release dateAug 11, 2019
    ISBN9781733128506
    Unavailable
    Pastoring: The Nuts and Bolts
    Author

    David Wentz

    Serving as a pastor since 1981 has honed David Wentz’s passion for helping people connect with God and make a difference. Add a varied church background, a first career in engineering, and graduate degrees from three very different seminaries (charismatic, mainstream and Wesleyan-evangelical) and you can see why he expresses God’s truth in ways everyone can appreciate. Raised in the Episcopal church, David has also been part of Nazarene, Pentecostal Holiness, and non-denominational congregations. As a United Methodist pastor he has served small, large, and multi-cultural churches in rural, small town, suburban and urban settings. David served as a regional church consultant in the Maryland – D.C. area and has led workshops for pastors in Turkey. In 2015 he retired to the rural Ozarks, where he writes, works in God’s great outdoors, and continues to pastor part-time. You can find his blog, “Doing Christianity,” at www.pastordavidwentz.com. In 1974, David married his college sweetheart, Paula. They have five children, all with wonderful spouses, and fourteen grandchildren. He enjoys playing sax and flute in jazz and blues jams (though those are hard to come by in bluegrass country), and writing worship music with his guitar. David’s heroes are John Wesley, Abraham Lincoln, and Martin Luther King, Jr. – and for you old baseball fans, Brooks Robinson. David earned a B.S. in Systems Engineering from the University of Virginia; two Masters of Divinity, one from Melodyland School of Theology and one from Wesley Theological Seminary; and a Doctor of Ministry in Christian Leadership from Asbury Theological Seminary. The book of Ezekiel describes David’s calling. Twenty-five hundred years ago God called Ezekiel to teach God’s ways. He instructed Ezekiel to proclaim the Holy Spirit – the one who revives dry bones and forms them into a dwelling for God and a source of living water that heals nations. Bones are still dry today. God still wants to dwell among his people. Nations still need healing. And people still need to be taught God’s ways and be moved by God’s Spirit. David calls that “Doing Christianity,” and it motivates everything he writes.

    Related to Pastoring

    Related ebooks

    Religion & Spirituality For You

    View More
    View More

    Related podcast episodes

    Related articles

    • Article

      Pastors Need A Firm BIBLICAL FOUNDATION

      Dec 30, 2019

      The Gospel is the most powerful force on this earth. The transformative power of the Cross changes lives around the world daily. If the Gospel is not changing hearts, then it is not the full Gospel that is being preached. In Africa today we see a num

      4 min read

    • Article

      The Bible Doesn’t Suggest We Attend Church, It Instructs Us!

      Oct 21, 2019

      As the editor, I often receive letters from our readers requesting help or advice. I always try my best to refer people to the right organisations or people that I think could help them. Some enquiries are genuine, and others are from people simply t

      2 min read

    • Article

      How God Is Using A Devoted Pastor To Further His Kingdom In This World

      Aug 7, 2020

      As Christians, we are called to be salt and light in society. We are called to be history-makers and world changers. We are called to be fruitful in our lives, to achieve much for the Kingdom of God. Our mandate on this earth is to go out into all na

      4 min read

    • Article

      Proclaiming The GOOD NEWS Laying Everything Down For The Sake Of The Gospel

      Apr 22, 2019

      In Romans 1, we read the story of Paul the apostle giving a message to the church in Rome. After the resurrection, Paul tells the church that their faith is being proclaimed to the whole world; that Jesus, their Messiah, was raised from the dead and

      3 min read

    • Article

      Church UNUSUAL Insight from Dr Jonathan David

      Apr 13, 2020

      Church Unusual lifts the paradigms of pastors and Christian leaders to see the church beyond its natural element and environment. It is the avenue and vehicle for the Kingdom of God manifesting here on earth as it is in heaven. When this happens, God

      3 min read

    • Article

      Reflect on Your Spiritual Life

      May 18, 2020

      Reflect on Your Spiritual Life
      1 min read

    • Article

      CHARACTERS OF THE BIBLE Jonah

      Jun 15, 2020

      We like to throw around the term “man of God” today, with the implication that such a person is mighty, anointed by God, and spiritually superior to all others. Often, people love to call themselves a “prophet” for similar reasons. They believe that

      3 min read

    • Article

      INTRODUCTION TO BASIC Christianity

      Mar 16, 2020

      The dictionary defines a religion as “the service and worship of God or the supernatural.” So, Christianity is obviously a religion. But what makes it different to any other religion? If the only thing separating it from other religions is a set of u

      1 min read

    • Article

      Forward March!

      Sep 4, 2020

      Forward March!
      5 min read

    • Article

      The Holiness Of God

      Nov 19, 2021

      The Holiness Of God
      3 min read

    • Article

      A Spiritual Basis For Fatherhood

      Jul 1, 2021

      A longtime father shares how getting to know God as the divine Parent of everyone can empower one’s efforts to nurture, care for, and protect others, including one’s own children.

      2 min read

    • Article

      Why Did Jesus Speak So Strongly Against Lukewarm Faith?

      Sep 4, 2020

      In Revelation 3:14-21, the Lord is describing the “lukewarm” heart attitude of those in the Laodicean church, an attitude manifested by their deeds. The Laodiceans were neither cold nor hot in relation to God, just lukewarm. Hot water can cleanse and

      2 min read

    • Article

      Stepping Into The Book Of Romans

      Oct 2, 2020

      The New Testament book of Romans is a copy of a letter written by the Apostle Paul to the church in Rome, sometime around the end of 58AD while he was in Corinth. He had never been to the Roman church before, although he had desired to do so for a lo

      2 min read

    • Article

      WHAT EXACTLY IS A believer?

      Oct 30, 2020

      WHAT EXACTLY IS A believer?
      3 min read

    • Article

      In LGBT-Welcoming Britain, Church of England Tries to Find Its Path

      Dec 22, 2017

      Anglican membership in Britain has shrunk radically in recent decades, particularly among youth. One cause is Britons' embrace of LGBT issues, which has outpaced the church's. But the church's efforts to respond are causing internal tensions.

      4 min read

    • Article

      Bible Fun

      Oct 27, 2023

      Bible Fun
      2 min read

    • Article

      The Parables Of Jesus

      Jun 16, 2023

      The Parables Of Jesus
      4 min read

    • Article

      From The EDITOR Let God’s Word Sustain And Direct You!

      Jul 21, 2023

      JOY! Magazine seeks to glorify God by educating and informing Christians of a biblical worldview and applying the Lordship of Jesus Christ to all areas of life. Strive for excellence and integrity in all things • Provide interesting, accurate, and

      1 min read

    • Article

      Josh & Tara McCauley On A REDEMPTIVE Mission

      Sep 4, 2020

      Whilst his friends were out playing cops and robbers, a young Joshua would sit in the front row of church listening to the sermons of his dad (Rhema Church founder, Pastor Ray McCauley) blissfully unaware that one day he too would be standing behind

      10 min read

    • Article

      Editor’s Note

      Dec 30, 2019

      Editor’s Note
      1 min read

    • Article

      Daily Guidance From The Word Of God

      Apr 5, 2024

      I get so encouraged and excited by the Word of God. Every day, as I read my Bible, I am reminded of His care and love towards us. His Word strengthens my faith and helps me get through any negative situations that may arise. I feel empowered to overc

      1 min read

    Reviews for Pastoring

    0 ratings

    0 ratings0 reviews

    What did you think?

    Tap to rate

    Review must be at least 10 words