{"product_id":"the-pastors-public-ministry-leading-in-worship-praise-prayer-and-preaching-9781527111646","title":"The Pastor's Public Ministry: Leading in Worship, Praise, Prayer and Preaching","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasoned pastor, Terry L. Johnson, shares practical wisdom for pastors to help them prioritise their public ministry. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes foreword by Ligon Duncan. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinisters, in our age, are expected to be jacks-of-all-trades. However important administration, committee work, counselling, and relationship building may be, the pastor's public ministry in the preaching of the Word and leading of public worship and prayer are fundamental.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bible lays out specific qualifications for elders and deacon. The gospel is guarded by requiring those who hold public office to have high standards of knowledge, character, and conduct. Terry Johnson lays out that, if this is true for \"lay\" leadership, how much more important for those called to ministry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith years of experience, and practical wisdom, Terry L. Johnson guides pastors to think through each of the key aspects of public worship.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you are just starting out in ministry, or have been serving the Lord for many years, a prayerful reading of this book will be of great benefit to your ministry, and your congregation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContents: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeading in Worship\u003c\/li\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eFirst Priority\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrinciples of Worship Leadership\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eServices of Worship\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePublic Services\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWell-ordered\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReverent\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWell-paced\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClergy-led\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSimple yet excellent\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeading in Praise\u003c\/li\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs it singable?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs it biblically and theologically sound?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs it biblically and theologically mature?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs it emotionally balanced?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs it demographically comprehensive?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeading in Prayer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eBackground\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecent Times\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePersonal Experience\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecommendations for Public Prayer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eScriptural\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlanned\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrief\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUndiluted\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAppropriate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull diet of prayer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClear headings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExample\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cli\u003ePreaching\u003c\/li\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eLectio continua\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTextual\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWithout Formulas\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssume Ignorance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplain Context\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReview and Repeat\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApplication\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrevity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUrgency\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAuthentic\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExhortation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTerry Johnson is the senior minister of the Independent Presbyterian Church in Savannah, Georgia, which he has served since 1987. Ligon Duncan is the Chancellor and CEO of the Reformed Theological Seminary System where he is also John E. Richards Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology. Prior to his appointment he was Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Jackson, Mississippi.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Christian Focus Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50875355398418,"sku":"9781527111646","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9ce62434-afb5-4f8c-82a0-67e8b911a7e2.jpg?v=1738285860","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-pastors-public-ministry-leading-in-worship-praise-prayer-and-preaching-9781527111646","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}