Gospel-Driven Ministry Audio Study: Pastoral Ministry
Gospel-Driven Ministry Audio Study is a 10-lecture audio course by Jared C. Wilson on the calling and work of a pastor. It covers pastoral qualifications and eight ministry practices, from preaching and prayer to conflict resolution and preparing others for ministry.
At a glance
- Ten lectures begin with pastoral qualifications, recognizing a call to ministry and the role of a church community in affirming that call.
- Eight core practices include preaching, prayer, counseling, leadership, conflict resolution and passing ministry on to others.
- Additional topics include baptism, the Lord's Supper, wedding and funeral sermons, church meetings, ordination and leaving a pastoral role.
- Presented as a teaching-focused audio study with live recordings and discussion, rather than a direct reading of a book.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines vocation and qualification topics with practical ministry responsibilities in one course.
- The stated listening time of just over three hours makes the course a bounded introduction rather than an extended series.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Listening length | 3 hours and 8 minutes |
|---|---|
| Program type | Audiobook |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Language | English |
| Author | Jared C. Wilson |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Jared Wilson |
| Publisher | Zondervan |
| Publication date | December 14, 2021 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- People considering pastoral ministry who want an introduction to pastoral qualifications and calling.
- New or serving pastors interested in a broad overview of preaching, care, leadership and church responsibilities.
- Listeners looking for Christian ministry teaching in an audio format.
Less suited to
- Listeners seeking a neutral or non-Christian perspective on ministry.
- Buyers who specifically want a conventional audiobook reading of a book's text.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate ratings are largely favorable, with most responses in the highest star category and a smaller share in lower categories. This suggests generally positive reception, but ratings alone do not reveal which lectures listeners valued or what prompted less favorable scores. Consider the stated pastoral focus and teaching-study format when judging fit.
Frequently asked questions
What does the audio study cover?
It addresses pastoral qualifications and calling, followed by eight practices including preaching, prayer, caring and counseling, leadership, conflict resolution and developing others.
Is this a standard narration of a book?
The listing describes it as an audio study with live teaching recordings, discussion of important points and additional sources, rather than a direct narration of a book's text.
How long is the audio?
The listed listening length is 3 hours and 8 minutes.
Who teaches and narrates it?
Jared Wilson teaches the course, and the product details list Jared Wilson as narrator and Jared C. Wilson as author.
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