One new book was just published and another is on the way!
When I started teaching college pastoral classes, I developed the concept of a series of steps leading toward ministry. It started as a chart and grew into a booklet that my pastoral students read. That material has been adapted for this little book, because I think it can help young men who are curious about, interested in, or seriously considering pastoral ministry. It can also be used by pastors, youth pastors, and parents to help young men who are thinking about ministry. Take a look at Pathway to Pastoral Ministry: First Steps for Young Men.
A few years ago I was asked to speak at a conference on the topic, “The Healthy Pastor.” My study for that presentation awakened awareness and concern for pastors’ personal lives. Too many pastors burn, bail, or crash out. That started me researching and writing on the need for pastors to pay attention to their personal health. The manuscript is complete and the publishing process is underway. The Healthy Pastor: Stewarding Your Personal Life for Long-Term Ministry should be published in early 2025.
There’s also good news about my first book, The Thriving Church: The True Measure of Growth (2019). The first printing sold out, and JourneyForth has a second printing planned! I am always blessed to hear of churches and individuals benefiting from this resource. The truths in Ephesians 4:1-16 guide church members and pastors to cultivate a growing church.
My passion to write is still burning! I have more books in my head and look forward to getting them on paper. My college is encouraging faculty to write and facilitating the process through Faith Publications. This has opened a new era of publishing and extended the influence of Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary.
Thanks to all who support, encourage, and read!
Dean H. Taylor 