{"product_id":"solo-pastor-hardcover","title":"Solo Pastor - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGary L. McIntosh\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeing a pastor is a complex and demanding role, especially for someone leading alone. The majority of pastors find themselves in this position, leading their smaller church with no additional professional assistance. The challenges are many, including loneliness, isolation, self-doubt, overwhelm, feelings of inadequacy, and a constant search for additional resources and volunteers. Where does a solo pastor turn for help and encouragement?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith compassion and plenty of proven, practical strategies, church consultant and former solo pastor Gary L. McIntosh steps in to fill the void. In this book he helps the solo pastor\u003cbr\u003e- understand the strengths and challenges of the solo-pastor church\u003cbr\u003e- develop effective leadership skills\u003cbr\u003e- build and maintain vital relationships\u003cbr\u003e- manage expectations\u003cbr\u003e- spot and neutralize \"bullies\" who seek to control the church\u003cbr\u003e- communicate clearly\u003cbr\u003e- make the most of limited resources\u003cbr\u003e- establish healthy priorities and boundaries\u003cbr\u003e- and more\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGary L. McIntosh\u003c\/b\u003e (PhD, DMin, Fuller Theological Seminary) is president of the Church Growth Network and 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 \u003ci\u003eBiblical Church Growth\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBeyond the First Visit\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWhat Every Pastor Should Know\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGrowing God's Church\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBuilding the Body\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe 10 Key Roles of a Pastor\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 31, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42734731132991,"sku":"9781540903051","price":64.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/33f206b1b6bb82108ca5fb1e4ca851c1.webp?v=1765140898","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/solo-pastor-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}