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After 50 Years of Ministry: 7 Things I'd Do Differently and 7 Things I'd Do the Same
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Learn Ministry from One of the BestWhen Bob Russell became the pastor of Southeast Christian Church, it was just 120 people meeting in a basement. When he retired forty years later, it was nearing 20,000. Though Bob's ministry was a clear success, he'd be the first to say it wasn?t perfect. In After 50 Years of Ministry he shares why. He reflects on the best of what he?s learned-sometimes the hard way-about ministry and leadership, like how to:Respond to criticismProtect your marriageStop comparing yourself to other pastorsHandle a staff moral failurePrioritize preaching in your scheduleBuild trust with your eldersMake the best use of downtime Hilarious, warm, and full of great stories and illustrations, After 50 Years of Ministry is sage advice from a faithful servant of God. If you are in leadership of any kind, don?t miss this chance to learn from one of the best. Review "This should be required reading for every seminarian who intends to pastor. An inspiring and thoughtful review of the best and worst of ministry. Easy to read but deep and insightful."Reviewed by Rosa Smith on NetGalley, Apr 12, 2016 From the Back Cover "If you read this book at age 70, you?ll nod. If you read it at age 45, you?ll make mid-course corrections. If you read it at age 25, you will avoid a world of hurt."-Dr. John Chandler, Spence Network"I hope every minister of the gospel, young and old, profits from the wisdom in this book."-R. Albert Mohler, president, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary"This book is a gold mine . . . It captures the best of Bob."-Max Lucado, pastor and bestselling author"If I could only recommend one book on practical pastoral leadership, it would be this one."-Kyle Idleman, author, Not a Fan, pastor, Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, KY"Bob is the real deal and candidly shares what to do and what not to do."¿-Dave Stone, senior pastor, Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, KY About the Author BOB RUSSELL At just twenty-two years of age, Bob became the pastor of Southeast Christian Church. That small congregation of 120 members became one of the largest churches in America, with 18,000 people attending the four worship services every weekend in 2006 when Bob retired. Now through Bob Russell Ministries, Bob continues to preach at churches and conferences throughout the United States, provide guidance for church leadership, mentor other ministers and author Bible study videos for use in small groups. An accomplished author, Bob has written over one-dozen books.Bob and his wife Judy of 50 years have two married sons, Rusty and Phil. In his leisure time he enjoys playing golf and is an avid University of Louisville football and basketball fan.JACK GRAHAM pastors one of America's largest churches, Prestonwood Baptist Church, near Dallas, Texas. He is a noted author of numerous books, includingLessons from the Heart, A Hope and a Future, You Can Make a Difference, Life According to Jesus, andCourageous Parenting, co-authored by his wife, Deb, and based on their experiences as parents. His most recent book,Are You Fit for Life?, was released in January 2008 by Crossway Books. Jack and Deb live in Frisco, Texas and have three children.
Learn Ministry from One of the BestWhen Bob Russell became the pastor of Southeast Christian Church, it was just 120 people meeting in a basement. When he retired forty years later, it was nearing 20,000. Though Bob's ministry was a clear success, he'd be the first to say it wasn?t perfect. In After 50 Years of Ministry he shares why. He reflects on the best of what he?s learned-sometimes the hard way-about ministry and leadership, like how to:Respond to criticismProtect your marriageStop comparing yourself to other pastorsHandle a staff moral failurePrioritize preaching in your scheduleBuild trust with your eldersMake the best use of downtime Hilarious, warm, and full of great stories and illustrations, After 50 Years of Ministry is sage advice from a faithful servant of God. If you are in leadership of any kind, don?t miss this chance to learn from one of the best. Review "This should be required reading for every seminarian who intends to pastor. An inspiring and thoughtful review of the best and worst of ministry. Easy to read but deep and insightful."Reviewed by Rosa Smith on NetGalley, Apr 12, 2016 From the Back Cover "If you read this book at age 70, you?ll nod. If you read it at age 45, you?ll make mid-course corrections. If you read it at age 25, you will avoid a world of hurt."-Dr. John Chandler, Spence Network"I hope every minister of the gospel, young and old, profits from the wisdom in this book."-R. Albert Mohler, president, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary"This book is a gold mine . . . It captures the best of Bob."-Max Lucado, pastor and bestselling author"If I could only recommend one book on practical pastoral leadership, it would be this one."-Kyle Idleman, author, Not a Fan, pastor, Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, KY"Bob is the real deal and candidly shares what to do and what not to do."¿-Dave Stone, senior pastor, Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, KY About the Author BOB RUSSELL At just twenty-two years of age, Bob became the pastor of Southeast Christian Church. That small congregation of 120 members became one of the largest churches in America, with 18,000 people attending the four worship services every weekend in 2006 when Bob retired. Now through Bob Russell Ministries, Bob continues to preach at churches and conferences throughout the United States, provide guidance for church leadership, mentor other ministers and author Bible study videos for use in small groups. An accomplished author, Bob has written over one-dozen books.Bob and his wife Judy of 50 years have two married sons, Rusty and Phil. In his leisure time he enjoys playing golf and is an avid University of Louisville football and basketball fan.JACK GRAHAM pastors one of America's largest churches, Prestonwood Baptist Church, near Dallas, Texas. He is a noted author of numerous books, includingLessons from the Heart, A Hope and a Future, You Can Make a Difference, Life According to Jesus, andCourageous Parenting, co-authored by his wife, Deb, and based on their experiences as parents. His most recent book,Are You Fit for Life?, was released in January 2008 by Crossway Books. Jack and Deb live in Frisco, Texas and have three children.
