Minister in Training: Minister and Theologian - Paperback

by Ralph Steele (Author)

Being called to ministry is one thing. Being ready for it is another. Knowing how to speak in public or being comfortable around church life won't carry you through a hospital visit at midnight, a hard board meeting, or a sermon on a text you've never wrestled with.

Minister in Training: Minister and Theologian is a hands-on training manual for people who want to serve God's people well. Over 25 chapters, it walks you through the call to ministry, how to read Scripture faithfully, the core doctrines of the faith, church history (including African American church history and theology), preaching, worship, pastoral care, ethics, leadership, and evangelism. It ends by helping you write your own personal theology of ministry.

Every chapter gives you key Scriptures, clear learning objectives, a theological foundation, a real-world case study, reflection questions, a knowledge check, and a mentor evaluation, so you're never learning alone.

It's a good fit for pastors and mentors, ministry candidates, Bible institutes, licensing and ordination programs, and church leadership teams.

A note: this manual is not a replacement for an accredited theological degree, denominational requirements, or supervised pastoral formation. It's a solid framework for training within the local church.