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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Welcome pastors to your page! Whether you are thriving or just struggling to hang on, our desire is to provide resources for you that will:

  • Equip you for the everyday grind of ministry
  • Encourage you to live out your calling with confidence
  • Help you Engage with other pastors

Ken Whitten
National Director of Pastoral Leadership

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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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Leverage Your Life: 5 Kingdom Priorities
God’s mission isn’t something you simply “add on” to an already busy schedule—it’s who Jesus is as He lives through you. This free resource invites you to see how your job, skills, and passions can be intentionally leveraged where you live, work, and play so that your everyday life becomes a platform for God’s glory.

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How to Pray for A Heart of Compassion
A vibrant ministry begins with a heart that beats for others. This free, downloadable guide walks you through 30 days of Scripture and prayer prompts, helping you cultivate Christlike love and a deeper desire to serve your neighbors as you make the gospel known.
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New Churches Masterclass Podcast
Stay encouraged and sharpen your ministry skills wherever you are. Each episode delivers gospel-centered, practical training from seasoned pastors and leaders—helping you think more deeply about Scripture, preach with greater clarity, lead with more boldness, and keep the mission multiplying in your ministry context.
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Reconstructing Faith Podcast
In a culture often marked by doubt and skepticism, how can the church regain credibility and offer a clear, compelling witness? Join host Trevin Wax and a range of insightful guests as they discuss what it means to nurture a resilient, authentic faith—one that stands firm today and inspires confidence in the next generation of believers.

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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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Pastoral Care Line
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When ministry or personal challenges feel overwhelming, you’re not alone. Through a partnership between NAMB and Focus on the Family, trained professional counselors are available to Southern Baptist pastors and spouses every day from 8 a.m.–10 p.m. (ET). This confidential support is offered at no cost, giving you a safe place to process and find help.
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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.

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