Ethics in Christian Ministry: A Guide for Pastors and Mentors, Paperback

Pastoring is packed with unexpected challenges-both good and bad. Improvising in the face of the unforeseen is often the norm. But like talented athletes and great jazz musicians, improvisation for pastors only comes by first knowing and practicing the basics. Ethics in Christian Ministry is about preparing for the highs and lows of ministry by internalizing and rehearsing the ethical essentials of Christ-centered pastoring. Here is a resource designed to equip pastors with the tools needed to make healthy and theologically sound ethical decisions in the areas of communication, relationships, preaching, counseling, and finances. With such preparation in hand, responding to the unexpected becomes about well-grounded decision-making that leads to the best in pastoral practices.

Charles W. Christian is affiliate associate professor of theology and ethics at Fuller Theological Seminary and adjunct professor of religion at MidAmerica Nazarene University. He holds a PhD in theology and ethics, an MDiv, and a BBA. An ordained minister in the Church of the Nazarene, Dr. Christian has served as a pastor for over 25 years. He is the author of over 40 articles and book reviews and has contributed to reference books in theology and ethics. Charles and his wife, Edna, along with their two sons, Jacob and Zach, live in Cameron, Missouri, where Charles serves as lead pastor of Cameron Church of the Nazarene.