{"product_id":"the-new-pastors-handbook-help-and-encouragement-for-the-first-years-of-ministry-9780801018350","title":"The New Pastor's Handbook: Help and Encouragement for the First Years of Ministry","description":"Most seminary graduates will begin their ministries with plenty of important head knowledge to share--but with a deficit of some of the most practical aspects of doing ministry, such as\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- which ministry role most suits them\u003cbr\u003e- how to start out strong at a new church\u003cbr\u003e- persevering during difficult seasons of ministry\u003cbr\u003e- leading meetings and delegating tasks\u003cbr\u003e- safeguarding their family\u003cbr\u003e- fighting discouragement, pastor envy, and a lack of contentment\u003cbr\u003e- navigating special ministry needs, such as hospitals, weddings, and funerals\u003cbr\u003e- and much more\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough his hard-won wisdom, Jason Helopoulos comes alongside new pastors as a trusted friend and mentor, ready to guide them through their first years of ministry with intelligence and compassion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJason Helopoulos\u003c\/b\u003e serves as the senior pastor of University Reformed Church (PCA) in East Lansing, Michigan. He regularly contributes to \u003ci\u003eTabletalk\u003c\/i\u003e, the Gospel Reformation Network, the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals, and The Gospel Coalition. Jason has also authored \u003ci\u003eA Neglected Grace: Family Worship in the Christian Home\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe New Pastor's Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Let the Children Worship\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThese Truths Alone: Why the Reformation Solas Are Essential for Our Faith Today\u003c\/i\u003e. He serves on the boards of Twin Lakes Fellowship, the Gospel Reformation Network, and the Malawi Reformation Network. Jason and his wife, Leah, have two children--Gracen and Ethan. He is an avid fan of the world-champion Chicago Cubs and the less-than-champion Chicago Bears.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Baker Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50492038676754,"sku":"9780801018350","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e294e17d-32dc-405a-9d16-e7302ae675ff.jpg?v=1730568490","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-new-pastors-handbook-help-and-encouragement-for-the-first-years-of-ministry-9780801018350","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}