{"product_id":"associate-pastors-ministry-from-the-middle-9780825447440","title":"Associate Pastors: Ministry from the Middle","description":"\u003cb\u003eRather than simply leading or following, why not consider stewarding?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssociate pastors of all kinds--whether assigned to children, youth, worship, adult, or outreach--are often caught in the middle of complicated relationships in their congregations. It's an emotionally taxing and organizationally confusing position. In \u003ci\u003eAssociate Pastors\u003c\/i\u003e, Michael Matthew Mauriello demonstrates how associate pastors can harness the ambiguity that accompanies their role in ways that can mutually benefit church members and other pastoral staff. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart of \u003ci\u003eAssociate Pastors\u003c\/i\u003e comes from personal interviews with twenty-five associate pastors in small-to-medium-sized churches who have served in pastoral ministry positions for more than ten years. Their shared experiences demonstrate the unique social and spiritual dynamics of the associate pastor role and suggest great promise for those willing to approach their calling with creativity and care. Specifically, when associate pastors facilitate learning within their congregations, they confer benefits on church leadership and laypeople alike. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGiven that most pastoral students have limited preparation for the responsibilities associate pastors shoulder, \u003ci\u003eAssociate Pastors\u003c\/i\u003e is an ideal textbook for Bible colleges and seminaries. Those studying for the pastorate and those already serving in associate pastor roles will find encouragement and a new vision for blessing the church.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kregel Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/12\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780825447440\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michael Matthew Mauriello","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42159489843381,"sku":"9780825447440","price":17.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_080895f1-29b3-4e99-84f1-c0bbf6b641df.jpg?v=1653968663","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/associate-pastors-ministry-from-the-middle-9780825447440","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}