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The work of a minister is mixed with the joy of serving the Savior and the frustration of leading people.In What's A Pastor to Do?: The Good and Difficult Work of Ministry, Rev. Jeren Rowell addresses the enjoyable and disagreeable aspects of pastoring. Sections such as Pastoral Identity, Pastoral Health, and the Pastor as Priest give insight and encouragement to ministers in need of spiritual refreshment and comfort.The chapters are short enough to be used as daily devotions and offer biblical insight, scripture, and illustrations that uplift and instruct. What's A Pastor to Do? is the perfect restorative tool for every minister who has asked, What am I to do?

The tyranny of the urgent is a by-product of our fast-paced world. It affects many people, but when it impacts pastors they are often tempted to ignore the critical needs of the pastoral disciplines that ensure the effectiveness of ministry.In Thinking, Listening, and Being: Wesleyan Pastoral Disciplines, Jeren Rowell offers theological reflections on what it means to live and work as a pastor. He examines different aspects of pastoral thinking, practice, and work, and challenges pastors to continually pursue prayer, the study of Scriptures, and theological reflection.Working in this way, he writes, could not only be a gift of love for the church but also an important model for parish pastors who are tempted to surrender first things to the urgencies and temptations of contemporary life.

According to the Scriptures the devil tempted Jesus during a period of fasting and prayer that was preparation for Jesus' public ministry and passion. Throughout the Bible, times of desert preparation often preceded significant ministry. This is why we observe the season preceding Easter as a time for spiritual focus. The rhythms of fasting and feasting, desert and oasis, discipline and joy are not only well known to God's people but also essential components of spiritual growth.These Forty Days is a simple guide for the reading of Scripture, reflection, prayer, and response. The primary emphasis of this devotional is on the teaching of Jesus in what we have come to call the Sermon on the Mount, as presented to us in Matthew's gospel. This is meant to be a friendly practice and not task driven. Embracing the discipline of this time is a good thing. By beginning each day with intention, these devotionals will shape each of your hours with a heightened sensitivity to the Holy Spirit's teaching and guidance.

John is unique among the New Testament Gospels. More than a record of Jesus's life, it is the eyewitness account of a passionate disciple who sought to shout Jesus's name from the rooftops. Bursting with theology, poetry, miracles, and intense discourses, the Gospel of John guides us through the whirlwind of Jesus's earthly ministry, death, and resurrection. Over the course of this seven-week study, lean into John's invitation to meet the one who is the Word, the Bread of life, the Light of the world, the Resurrection and the Life, and more--Jesus, the Son of God. A faithful reading of God's Word leads to a faithful response from God's people. The Shaped by Scripture series teaches a simple, engaging method of studying the Bible that will lead to honest interpretation and a changed relationship with God.

Baptism is a sacrament open to all believers, affirmed by Scripture and the Holy Spiirt, and modeled by Jesus himself.Baptism: Celebrating Your New LIfe in Christ explains the history and practice of Christian baptism, answers common questions about baptism, and provides liturgies and that can be used in baptism services. Whether you're being baptized yourself, offering a child for baptism, or reaffirming your baptism, Dr. Jeren Rowell has laid out everything you need to know about the process. May your life and faith community be blessed by your participation in this ancient sacrament.

Are you overwhelmed by today's challenges? Has stress, worry, or fear overtaken your life?During troubling and impossible times, the message of Christian joy offers healing, hope, and renewal. In Joy: Choosing Hope in an Age of Uncertainty, Jeren Rowell dives deeply into a study of the gift of joy, inviting us to accept and embrace it in our lives. By opening the door to this Christian grace through worship and discipline, we can recover, amid the many challenges of life, the glorious joy of new-creation people.Written with compassion and understanding, this inspiring book includes at the end of each chapter questions for deeper reflection and a closing prayer. A companion study guide for small groups is also available.