It is a high and holy calling to be entrusted with the care of souls, the flock of God. The pastoral task is all-encompassing and can be overwhelming at times. From phone calls in the middle of the night to the pressure of finances to the burden for souls in a spiritually starved community, the load can seem unbearable. Having a trusted guide to come alongside and speak wisdom in critical moments is like a breath of fresh air. And that’s exactly what this book aims to do. The author shares from his extensive personal experience, offering practical insight and strategies on areas including: ·The pastor’s personal life ·Approaches to preaching and teaching ·Templates for baby dedications, weddings, funerals, and communion ·Pastoral leadership ·Church administration ·Building program survival ·Principles of church growth With these topics and many more, this handbook will help you establish and enhance your pastoral ministry and fulfill the high call to feed God’s sheep. Rodney Shaw is the senior pastor of New Life Austin where he and his wife Stacy have served in various capacities since the church was established in 1992. He has written four books including Churchwork. He preaches and teaches internationally with a focus on ministry and leadership development, church growth, and team ministry. He has served in various state and national church leadership positions.