The Approaching Sabbath

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This volume shows pastors how to be spiritually prepared for the myriad tasks of pastoral ministry: preaching, pastoral care, church administration, worship, teaching, and more. Thomas R. Swears demonstrates that study, reading, and prayer are three essential disciplines that lead to a more intentional and focused spiritual life. Swears shows: --How to use time more creatively and holistically --How to keep track of gleanings from daily life --How to faithfully prepare for preaching --How to keep a professional journal --How to create a balanced reading program --How to develop a personal devotional life