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What does it take to persevere in ministry?"
The number of pastors who actually cross the finish line in vocational ministry is depressingly small. Excitement and exhilaration often turn to disappointment and depression, and we lose all too many. Is there hope?
With openness and frankness, Pastor Kelly Williams offers a stark and realistic portrayal of the very real and meaningful struggles we all face in doing ministry. He shares from the "trenches" of church and ministry, as well as in the home, and tackles the core issues with grace and hope.
Kelly's wisdom, born out of weaknesses of the flesh and his own spiritual struggles, is both articulate and devoted. Through his own trials and the disciplines God has honed through his life and ministry, he offers fresh ways to rediscover the disciplines, principles, and commitments to serve the Lord.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kelly Williams grew up on a dairy farm in KY. Graduate of Liberty University (B.S.93), Dallas Theological Seminary (ThM96). Husband to Tosha. Father to five children. Senior Pastor of Vanguard Church in Colorado Springs for 21 years. In 2014 Vanguard was named as one of the Southern Baptist Conventions top evangelical churches. Kelly and his family live on a farm in Colorado Springs.
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04/18/2024
E. S.
From cover to cover this book is GOOD!
I wish I had Kelly Williams' book when I first began my pastoral journey! Having been in pastoral leadership for over twenty-five years and worked with countless young pastors and church starters I loved "The Good Pastor". I've been on staff of churches as large as 5,000 and as nimble as a few hundred. Most every church leader and pastor, like myself, wants to lead well. But learning to lead well is only half the struggle. It is also learning to lead long that builds lasting fruit in people's lives and our personal souls. Even the cover coveys an important message that the entirety of the book adds substance to-- we are called to be rooted in the Word and have good soil for growth in our leadership lives. This book provides ample examples of both. Filled with the perfect mix of practical leadership tools, personal insights, and Biblical principles-- every pastor who wants to lead well and lead long should have a copy.
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04/18/2024
Todd H.
A refreshing read that will challenge every pastor to keep pressing on!
My friend and fellow-pastor, Kelly Williams, has written a book that will encourage and challenge any pastor. “The Good Pastor” is an easy read with a hard truth. The truth is that pastoral ministry can be difficult, discouraging, and disappointing, yet the good pastor will remain faithful, diligent, and determined to fulfil the calling of Christ. I don’t recall ever reading a pastor write with such candor and transparency. Kelly openly shares his life - his ups, downs, embarrassments, and experiences. The book is full of quotable quotes, interesting stories, and pastoral wisdom. For the young pastor, it is a strong dose of reality and for the seasoned pastor; it provides encouragement that we are not the only one to have experienced such feelings, thoughts, and blunders. Having pastored in the same city as Kelly for over sixteen years, I can tell you that his life and ministry has made and is making a powerful impact. A refreshing read that will challenge you to keep pressing on!
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02/28/2024
Alan B.
Practical, helpful, no frills
So many books for pastors these days lean toward the new and timely strategies, but this book brings timeless practical principles. You only learn these lessons over the long haul, and he shares those lessons well.
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02/28/2024
NJ D.
Practical insight for Pastors who want to FINISH well.
I wish someone had written a book like this 45 years ago… Before I became a pastor. Everyone who aspires to the pastorate would do well to read this book.
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10/03/2023
Alan W.
Thank you, Kelly.
Thank you, Kelly, for your willingness to share your church planting-growing experience so openly and freely. Pastoral ministry has many seasons and challenges. This account of your journey of faithfulness to God and His leadership at Vanguard will encourage many as they follow their calling in their season of ministry.
