Church Leadership Conversations

  • Recommended Pastoral Theology Works by Academics

    Anderson, Ray S. The Shape of Practical Theology: Empowering Ministry with Theological Praxis. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 2001.

    Buxton, Graham. Dancing in the Dark: The Privilege of Participating in the Ministry of Christ. Paternoster Press, 2002.

    Oden, Thomas C. Pastoral Theology: Essentials of Ministry. New York: HarperSanFrancisco, 1983.

    Willimon, William H. Pastor: The Theology and Practice of Ordained Ministry. Abingdon, 2002.

  • Church Change Books Bibliography

    Herrington, Jim and Mike Bonem, James H. Furr, Mike Bonem. Leading Congregational Change: A Practical Guide for the Transformational Journey. Jossey-Bass, 2000.

    Rainer, Thom S. Breakout Churches: Discover How to Make the Leap. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2005.

  • Recommended Old Books by Pastors Describing How They Do Ministry

    Baxter, Richard. The Reformed Pastor: A Pattern for Personal Growth and Ministry. Abridged and edited by James M. Houston. 1656. Multnomah, 1982.