Ancient Wisdom, Living Mission: Preparing Ministers of the Gospel for Word and Work Through the Pastoral Training Model

Pastoral burnout and dropout have reached crisis levels across the church. Ancient Wisdom, Living Mission presents a grant-funded, research-based response to this challenge. Supported by the Lilly Endowment through the D. James Kennedy Institute of Reformed Leadership, Michael A. Milton introduces the Pastoral Training Model--a comprehensive, post-seminary framework grounded in biblical theology, historical wisdom, and peer-reviewed research. Integrating apprenticeship, scholarly reflection, pastoral family care, peer support, and local church formation, the model offers a practical pathway for sustaining pastors and strengthening congregational health. Written for pastors, church leaders, and theological educators, this book provides a hopeful vision for shepherding the shepherds for lifelong ministry.


Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
Published: 04/08/2026
ISBN: 9798385269532
Pages: 190
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.40d