The Great Church Year: The Best of Karl Rahner's Homilies, Sermons, & Meditations

The disciplines that produce pastoral effectiveness are not discovered in a seminar, but developed through service to God. Rick Ezell believes effectiveness in ministry has less to do with technique and more to do with personal authenticity. Because the church takes on the personality of its leader, the pastor's character, genuineness, and passion become paramount. In Strengthening the Pastor's Soul, Rick Ezell encourages pastors to develop key disciplines--habits that will both embolden you in your present work and lead to a lifetime of effective ministry. From finding balance to incorporating prayer and worship into your daily life, Ezell shows how these practices naturally create a strong ministry. He also discusses how leadership, integrity, and devotion influence ministry--for better or for worse. God expects progress not perfection; let Strengthening the Pastor's Soul strengthen you and help you build a successful ministry . . . from the inside out! "Ezell's book will help you sharpen your spiritual life and ministry skills. . . . This volume reinforces the fact that the real foundation for a life-changing ministry lies in the pastor." --Baptist Testimony "Good reading for a minister in need of encouragement." --Review and Expositor… (more)