Equipped for Good Work: A Guide for Pastors

Cothen, Joe H.

ISBN 10: 1589808452 / ISBN 13: 9781589808454

Published by Pelican Publishing (edition ), 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Equipped for Good Work: A Guide for Pastors
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing (edition )
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1589808452
• ISBN 13: 9781589808454
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

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 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.