New Beginnings: The Pastorate Start Up Workbook

by Roy M. Oswald

Book Overview

Roy Oswald, who ministers to pastors with great compassion, perceptiveness, and skill, now brings eight more years of field experience to an updated edition of "New Beginnings." Important new material includes: More wisdom about how to take care of yourself in the midst of the stress of transition...how to get clear about your role in your new parish...how to get along with people you don't like (as well as people you DO like)...how to celebrate with...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1566990327
• ISBN13: 9781566990325
• Release Date: February 1989
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 90 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Excellent!

This resource is an excellent guide for pastors and congregations that are about to or have called a new pastor. Oswald's images of what ministry looks like over the first few months of ministry (i.e. being a lover and a historian) are vital guides for pastor and people. Highly suggested.

Don't Hit the Ground Running!

This is an excellent guide for pastors beginning a new ministry! Oswald combines Alban's research through the years with lots of practical advice on creating smooth transitions into your new setting, caring for your self and your family, and finding time and space to nurture your spiritual life. His systems approach is helpful, especially for pastors just starting out in their careers. If you long for a long-tenured pastorate, this is definitely the place to begin!