{"product_id":"pastoral-mentoring-for-the-care-of-souls-hardcover","title":"Pastoral Mentoring: For the Care of Souls - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJared Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Better Way to Choose and Train Your Next Pastor\u003cbr\u003e- Offers a new perspective on the qualifications for ministry\u003cbr\u003e- Practical help to identify a potential future pastor within the church\u003cbr\u003e- Advice for mentoring and training\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn too many church cultures, potential pastors are identified primarily by their intelligence, giftedness, or willingness. Instead, Jared C. Wilson sees the Bible emphasizing the character, spiritual maturity, and Christlikeness of congregational leaders. These characteristics are best discerned and cultivated in the context of a local church. In \u003ci\u003ePastoral Mentoring: For the Care of Souls\u003c\/i\u003e, Wilson argues that, while formal theological education plays an important role, the local church is uniquely equipped to train its shepherds. This book empowers pastors and church leaders to identify and mentor future ministers right where they are.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFuture pastors are best identified and trained in the local church.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn too many church cultures, potential pastors are identified primarily by their intelligence, giftedness, or willingness. Instead, Jared C. Wilson sees the Bible emphasizing the character, spiritual maturity, and Christlikeness of congregational leaders. These characteristics are best discerned and cultivated in the context of a local church. In \u003ci\u003ePastoral Mentoring: For the Care of Souls\u003c\/i\u003e, Wilson argues that, while formal theological education plays an important role, the local church is uniquely equipped to train its shepherds. This book empowers pastors and church leaders to identify and mentor future ministers right where they are.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJared C. Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e is assistant professor of pastoral ministry and author in residence at Midwestern Seminary and director of the Pastoral Training Center at Liberty Baptist Church, all in Kansas City, Missouri. He is the author of numerous books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Imperfect Disciple\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Love Me Anyway\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e The Prodigal Church\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Gospel According to Satan\u003c\/i\u003e. He is the host of the \u003ci\u003eFor The Church\u003c\/i\u003e podcast and cohost of \u003ci\u003eChristianity Today\u003c\/i\u003e's \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Pastoring\u003c\/i\u003e podcast. Jared also blogs regularly at the For The Church website, and he speaks at numerous churches and conferences around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 7.2 x 4.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 21, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54422097887565,"sku":"9781540905956","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/3304\/7117\/files\/01N_7cRMex9781540905956.webp?v=1785333016","url":"https:\/\/belfastbooks.us\/products\/pastoral-mentoring-for-the-care-of-souls-hardcover","provider":"belfastbooks.us","version":"1.0","type":"link"}