The Christian Pastorate: Its Character, Responsibilities, And Duties

By Daniel Parish Kidder

Book Overview

The Christian Pastorate: Its Character, Responsibilities, And Duties is a book written by Daniel P. Kidder that provides a comprehensive guide for pastors and ministers on the nature and responsibilities of their profession. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the qualifications of a pastor, the duties and responsibilities of a pastor, the importance of preaching and teaching, the role of the pastor in the community, and the challenges that pastors face in their work.Kidder draws on his own experiences as a pastor and minister to provide practical advice and guidance to those in the profession. He emphasizes the importance of personal character, integrity, and devotion to God as essential qualities for pastors, and provides practical tips for developing these qualities.The book also includes a thorough discussion of the various duties and responsibilities of a pastor, including preaching and teaching, pastoral care and counseling, administration, and leadership. Kidder provides guidance on how to balance these responsibilities and how to prioritize them based on the needs of the congregation.Throughout the book, Kidder emphasizes the importance of the pastor's role in the community and the need for pastors to be actively engaged in the lives of their congregants. He also addresses some of the challenges that pastors face, including burnout, conflict resolution, and dealing with difficult congregants.Overall, The Christian Pastorate: Its Character, Responsibilities, And Duties is a valuable resource for pastors and ministers looking to deepen their understanding of their profession and improve their effectiveness in their work.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163128309
• ISBN13: 9781163128305
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 574 Pages
• Weight: 1.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"