The Chief Steward: A Manual On Pastoral Leadership by John Ewald Herrmann is a comprehensive guide for pastors and church leaders on how to effectively lead and manage their congregations. The book is divided into four parts, each covering a different aspect of pastoral leadership: The Call to Stewardship, The Practice of Stewardship, The Challenges of Stewardship, and The Future of Stewardship.In the first section, Herrmann explores the biblical concept of stewardship and how it applies to pastoral leadership. He emphasizes the importance of understanding one's calling and the responsibilities that come with it. The second section focuses on practical aspects of stewardship, such as time management, delegation, and communication. Herrmann also provides guidance on how to develop and implement a vision for the church.The third section of the book addresses some of the challenges that pastors and church leaders may face, such as conflict resolution, dealing with difficult members, and managing finances. Herrmann offers practical advice and strategies for overcoming these challenges while maintaining a focus on stewardship.Finally, in the fourth section, Herrmann looks to the future of pastoral leadership and the role of the church in society. He encourages pastors and church leaders to embrace change and adapt to new challenges while remaining faithful to their calling as stewards of God's people.Overall, The Chief Steward is a valuable resource for anyone involved in pastoral leadership. It provides practical guidance on how to effectively lead and manage a congregation while remaining faithful to the biblical concept of stewardship.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
