Equipped for Good Work: A Guide for Pastors - Softcover

Cothen, Joseph

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1589808452 ISBN 13: 9781589808454

Publisher: Pelican Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

A practical, working handbook for pastors, this comprehensive volume is designed to guide both new and experienced ministers in their everyday pastoral work.

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Joe H. Cothen was born in Poplarville, Mississippi. He received his B.A. from Mississippi College, then went on to New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, where he earned both his B.D. and his Th.D. Fifteen years later, he achieved his M.A. at the University of Southern Mississippi.  He served his country in the United States Navy during World War II, on the destroyer USS Charles S. Sperry . On the home front, he was a teacher for over thirty years, functioning in various capacities at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, including vice-president for academic affairs. He was also an adjunct professor at William Carey College Coast Campus and a distinguished lecturer in biblical studies. In addition to teaching, Cothen also served three pastorates, starting at Thomasville Baptist Church in Thomasville, Alabama. He then served as pastor of Alta Woods Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi, for ten years and of Oak Park Baptist Church in New Orleans, Louisiana, for six years before retiring. He resides in Jackson, Mississippi.

From the Back Cover

Designed to guide both new and experienced ministers in their everyday pastoral work, this comprehensive volume aids pastors, church staff, ministers, chaplains, and seminary students who face challenges as they carry out a contemporary ministry. Abounding with insight, encouragement, guidelines, and practical suggestions, Equipped for Good Work draws upon firsthand observations and experience in addressing the dilemmas that confront every church and every minister.

Dr. Joe H. Cothen served pastorates at Thomasville Baptist Church in Thomasville, Alabama; Alta Woods Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi; and Oak Park Baptist Church in New Orleans, Louisiana. A theology scholar, he earned a B.A. from Mississippi College, B.D. and Th.D. from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and M.A. from the University of Southern Mississippi. Cothen is the author of The Preacher's Notebook on Isaiah, a Firebird Press book, and The Pulpit Is Waiting: A Guide for Pastoral Preaching and The Old, Old Story: A Guide for Narrative Preaching, both published by Pelican. He lives in Pearl, Mississippi.

Dr. Jerry N. Barlow is the interim pastor for First Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as well as the dean of graduate studies and a professor of preaching and pastoral work at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He holds a B.S. from William Carey College and M.Div. and Th.D. from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also the author of Pelican's Studying and Serving with Success: Integrating Academics and Ministry, a Workbook. Barlow resides in Covington, Louisiana.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pelican Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1589808452
• ISBN 13: 9781589808454
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352