TY - BOOK AU - Lehman,Victor D. TI - The work of the pastor SN - 081701473X (pbk. : alk. paper) AV - BV637.8 .L44 2004 U1 - 253 22 PY - 2004/// CY - Valley Forge, Pa. PB - Judson Press KW - Small churches KW - Pastoral theology N1 - Includes bibliographical references; Introduction : a healthy philosophy of ministry --; 1; Identifying what we are given --; 2; Developing our potential --; 3; Worship and serving the Word --; 4; Pastoral care --; 5; Conflict management --; 6; Team ministry --; 7; Administration --; 8; Outside affiliations --; 9; Transitions --; Conclusion : a noble task --; App. A; ABCUSA ministerial code of ethics --; App. B; Tracking worship components usage --; App. C; Service components for child dedication --; App. D; Sample pastoral time tracking forms N2 - "Lehman focuses on core ministry duties that are essential to the vocation of the pastor. While The Work of the Pastor will be especially beneficial for small church pastors, who frequently must meet the whole range of congregational expectations, it also offers words of advice and helpful perspectives for all pastors and for those who are contemplating pastoral ministry."--BOOK JACKET ER -