Ebook: Biblical Doctrine

Part I. Biblical perspectives -- 1. Rediscovering pastoral ministry / Richard L. Mayhue -- 2. What is a pastor to be and do? / John MacArthur, Jr. -- 3. Pastoral ministry in history / James F. Stitzinger -- 4. Approaching pastoral ministry scripturally / Alex Montoya -- Part II. Preparatory perspectives -- 5. The character of a pastor / John MacArthur, Jr. -- 6. The call to pastoral ministry / James M. George -- 7. Training for pastoral ministry / Irvin A. Busenitz -- 8. Ordination to pastoral ministry / Richard L. Mayhue -- Part III. Personal perspectives -- 9. The pastor's home / Richard L. Mayhue -- 10. The pastor's prayer life -- the personal side / James E. Rosscup -- 11. The pastor's prayer life -- the ministry side / Donald G. McDougall -- 12. The pastor's study / John MacArthur, Jr., and Robert L. Thomas -- 13. The pastor's compassion for people / David C. Deuel -- Part IV. Pastoral perspectives -- 14. Worshiping / John MacArthur, Jr. -- 15. Preaching / John MacArthur, Jr. -- 16. Modeling / George J. Zemek -- 17. Leading / Alex D. Montoya -- 18. Outreaching / Alex D. Montoya -- 19. Discipling / S. Lance Quinn -- 20. Watching and warning / Richard L. Mayhue -- 21. Observing ordinances / John MacArthur, Jr. -- 22. Answering frequently asked questions / John MacArthur, Jr. -- Additional reading -- Appendix one: affirmation of doctrinal convictions -- Appendix two: ordination applicant profile -- Appendix three: ordination comprehensive questions.