The Pastor as Leader: Principles and Practices for Connecting Preaching and Leadership (John Currie)

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Practical, Biblical Advice for Effective Pastoral Leadership

Many pastors feel torn between preaching and leading, but both responsibilities are essential. Without faithful exposition of Scripture, churches risk straying theologically. Without strong leadership, teaching lacks spiritual zeal. How can pastors find balance and steward their calling effectively?

In The Pastor as Leader, John Currie equips pastors to be men of God who competently carry out their purpose: leading God’s people through the preaching of God’s word. Recognizing a common disconnect between the roles of preaching and leadership, Currie offers foundational principles for pastoring “under Christ’s appointment, conformed to Christ’s character, which exemplifies and implements Christ’s wisdom, preached from Christ’s word.” By integrating two primary roles of the pastorate, readers will learn how to faithfully and confidently proclaim the Scriptures as they communicate biblical vision and strategy for the church’s mission.

Encouragement and Instruction for Pastors: Biblical advice for leading the church through preaching the gospel

Biblical and Theological: Explores the role of a pastor by looking at the life of Jesus, the early church in Acts, and leaders throughout church history

Practical: Takes pastors from principles to practice, with helpful advice and reflection questions

A Thoughtful Gift for Working and Aspiring Pastors

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Endorsements

“The Pastor as Leader recovers the greatest need for our day and our churches—the pastor as a man of God who leads through preaching God’s word as God’s ambassador. Every page is convicting, and not a few times I was sent to my knees in prayer, ‘O Lord, raise up a generation of men of God who, filled with your Spirit and leading from their knees, faithfully preach your word.’”

Alfred J. Poirier, Professor of Pastoral Theology, Westminster Theological Seminary; author, The Peacemaking Pastor

“Good pastors lead and feed—all week long and especially in the pulpit. These two central tasks go together. In his church, Christ means for the rulers to teach and the teachers to rule. Separating one from the other would harm them both. By connecting principles and practices, John Currie helps preacher-leaders realize the ancient, enduring vision. I encourage not only individuals but leadership teams to read this book.”

David Mathis, Senior Teacher and Executive Editor, desiringGod.org; Pastor, Cities Church, Saint Paul, Minnesota; author, Habits of Grace

Table of Contents

Foreword by Sinclair B. Ferguson

Acknowledgments

Introduction: A Vision for Connecting Preaching and Leadership

Part 1: Principles

Chapter 1: The Mission of a Man of God: The Greatest of All Causes

Chapter 2: The Leadership of a Man of God: Appointed by Christ in Union with Christ

Chapter 3: The Identity of a Man of God: The Preacher-Leader

Chapter 4: The Power for a Man of God: The Fullness of the Holy Spirit

Chapter 5: The Example of a Man of God: Christlike Character

Part 2: Practices

Chapter 6: The Posture of a Man of God: Leading from Your Knees

Chapter 7: The Priority of a Man of God: Leading by Preaching

Chapter 8: A Man of God Leads with Vision: Clearly Communicating Biblical Vision

Chapter 9: A Man of God Leads with Strategy: Defining and Being Dedicated to Biblical Priorities

Chapter 10: A Man of God Leads the Saints in Service: Developing Graces and Gifts in Ministry on Mission

Sources of Chapter Epigraphs

General Index

Scripture Index

Product Details

Title: The Pastor as Leader: Principles and Practices for Connecting Preaching and Leadership

Author: John Currie

Publisher: Crossway Publishing

Pages: 240

Binding: Paperback

Size: 19.6 x 13.3 x 1.9 cm

ISBN: 9781433590153