The Small Church Pastor : Encouragement For the Faithful Shepherd
Overview
Small-church pastors often serve in places that are overlooked, but their calling is sacred and their ministry matters deeply in the kingdom of God.
The Small Church Pastor is written to encourage faithful shepherds who preach week after week, care for God's people, carry unseen burdens, and continue serving in ordinary places. This is not a book about building a larger platform, chasing the latest ministry trend, or measuring success by attendance alone. It is a book about faithfulness.
With warmth, honesty, and practical wisdom, Perry Hancock, PhD, speaks to the heart of the pastor who wants to remain steady, joyful, and faithful through the everyday realities of ministry. Drawing from years of pastoral experience, he addresses the quiet challenges many pastors face: discouragement, criticism, comparison, weariness, family pressures, difficult people, healthy boundaries, perseverance, and finishing well.
Each chapter offers biblical encouragement for the pastor's soul, along with a Pause and Reflect section and a prayer. The book is designed not only to be read, but to be returned to again and again during different seasons of ministry.
Whether you serve in a rural church, a small-town congregation, or any setting where faithfulness matters more than visibility, The Small Church Pastor will remind you that your labor is seen by the Lord, your calling is sacred, and your ministry is leading people to become faithful followers of Christ.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9798191369518
- ISBN-10: 9798191369518
- Publisher: Independently Published
- Publish Date: August 2026
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.71 pounds
- Page Count: 238
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