Pastor Resources
For pastors. By pastors. Here you will find tools to encourage and equip you personally and pastorally. From eBooks to podcasts to events, learn and grow from these trusted resources compiled by Ken Whitten and NAMB.
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Church Planting Like A Missionary
Be equipped to plant a church that faithfully engages your city, makes disciples, and plants other healthy churches through this 11-session video course featuring 10 planting practitioners from the field. Learn how you can cast a kingdom-focused vision, build a strong missional community, and implement systems that sustain deep discipleship and growth. Enroll in this free course today!
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Theology Masterclass
Deepen your faith and strengthen your ministry foundations through this 70-session video course featuring 24 respected theologians, practitioners, and church leaders. Each session unpacks timeless biblical truths and practical insights designed to help you preach, teach, and lead with greater gospel confidence. Enroll in this free course today!
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What Great Pastors Do
The most effective pastors share specific habits, skills, and mindsets that help them shepherd well over the long haul. This free eBook unpacks those essential traits through the lens of church planters and revitalizers, while offering practical guidance you can apply right away as you grow in leading and serving your congregation.
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You Can’t Talk About That eBook
Engage the tough conversations today’s students and young adults can’t escape—sex, gender, and mental health. Rooted in biblical truth and real-world ministry insight, this eBook equips leaders to speak with confidence, compassion, and an unwavering hope in the gospel. If you want to see a generation formed by the Word instead of the world, staying silent is no longer an option.
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Discerning a Call to Ministry
Discerning a call to ministry is rarely a simple or predictable journey. This free eBook will help you explore the biblical foundations and practical realities of pastoral calling through the lens of experienced church planters and multiplying pastors. Discover what Scripture teaches about calling and ministry, along with practical principles for evaluating your call to ministry or church planting. Download your free copy today!
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Three Habits for Everyday Evangelism
What if sharing your faith became a natural, daily rhythm instead of a rare event? Check out this free eBook from Paul Worcester created to help you begin living on mission right where you are. If you want to see lasting gospel impact, it starts with simple, intentional habits. Discover how your everyday relationships, meals, and conversations can become meaningful opportunities to point people to Jesus.
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It Could Only Happen to a Pastor Podcast
Join hosts Matt Capps and Josh Reavis for the unforgettable, awkward, and hilarious stories that could truly only happen to a pastor. Think mic mishaps, baptism bloopers, and kids saying the worst possible thing mid-sermon. If you need a laugh or a little encouragement from pastors just like you, tune in today!
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Refresh Retreats
The grind of ministry can be exhausting, and healthy leaders need an intentional space to rest and be restored. Refresh Retreats provide pastors and their spouses with practical tools and spiritual encouragement to experience renewal as they continue leading their churches on mission.
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Evangelism Kit Trainings
Get ready to ignite your passion and transform your community with the power of evangelism! Join the North American Mission Board at one of our complimentary Evangelism Kit Trainings designed to equip Pastors, Pastoral Staff, and Mission Leaders with the tools and resources to create an evangelism-focused culture in your church.
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Church-Based Schools
Looking for a practical way to serve and reach families in your community? Launching a Christian school through your church can offer children a strong education in a safe, values-driven environment that reinforces a biblical worldview. This resource walks you step-by-step through the process of discerning, planning, and starting a school that extends your church’s ministry beyond your Sunday morning service.
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Adoption Fund for Ministers
The Adoption Fund for Ministers exists to financially assist church leaders who are ministers, missionaries or agency personnel in the adoption process. The vision is to help them bring their children home and ignite a culture of adoption in churches across the country.