The Ministry Answer Book for Pastors: Almost Everything You Need to Know to Lead a Church

Practical guidance on more than fifty aspects of everyday church ministry life

- quick-reference guide
- easy-to-navigate Q&A format
- answers to (almost) every question you have


No matter what your education, no amount of schooling can prepare a pastor for a so-called ＂typical＂ day of ministry. Pastors are teachers, counselors, evangelists, and cheerleaders. They are a shoulder to cry on and a listening ear. They’re CEOs and janitors. Sometimes all in a 24-hour period. And somewhere in the midst of all that, there’s a sermon to prepare.

Where is a busy pastor to turn for help when a new situation or problem arises? The Ministry Answer Book for Pastors is your quick-reference guide to (almost) everything you need to know to lead your church. Organized in an easy-to-navigate Q&A format, this must-have resource from trusted church consultant and author Gary L. McIntosh is destined to be your well-worn, dog-eared, go-to guide for when you run into an unforeseen or unfamiliar problem, including

- decision-making
- starting and leaving a ministry
- weddings, funerals, and hospital visitation
- outreach training
- budgeting
- working with a church board
- holding effective meetings
- recruiting and delegating
- staff development
- discipleship
- and much more

Gary L. McIntosh (PhD, DMin, Fuller Theological Seminary) is president of the Church Growth Network and distinguished affiliate professor of Christian ministry and leadership at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. He is an internationally known speaker and church consultant who has written many books, including The Solo Pastor, Biblical Church Growth, Beyond the First Visit, What Every Pastor Should Know, Growing God’s Church, Building the Body, and The 10 Key Roles of a Pastor. He lives in California.