What is a pastor? — Begin with the identity, calling, and core work of pastoral ministry.

Personal, spiritual, and family life — Consider the personal foundations needed for healthy ministry leadership.

Study, preaching, teaching, and reading — Explore the pastor’s work of learning, teaching, and communicating Scripture.

Public worship — Examine the pastor’s role in shaping and leading corporate worship.

Small groups, discipleship, and meetings — Learn how pastors lead people and groups toward formation and mission.

Evangelism, missions, and social concern — Explore the outward-facing responsibilities of pastoral ministry.

Equipping the saints — Consider how pastors develop and mobilize others for ministry.

Pastoral care and personal calling — Reflect on shepherding people while also discerning gifts and passions.

Thriving in the second chair — Learn how to lead faithfully from a supporting or associate leadership role.