Pastoral ministry is not a vocation for novices. The complexity of pastoral service requires the wisdom and experience of a veteran pastor. Every young pastor needs a "been-there-done-that" perspective like Paul provided to inexperienced Timothy as he embarked on his ministry.

The Pastor: A Guide for God's Faithful Servant provides wise counsel on the basics of pastoring. Learn from a number of seasoned pastors with ministry guidance that will further equip you for the good work of shepherding the church of the living God.

The birth of Jesus at the first Christmas was so important that it split history into B.C. and A.D. Wow! Yet so many of us get caught up in the celebration of his birth we overlook the person whose birthday it is. My hope is this short series of sermons will encourage all of us to make much of Christ at Christmas.

Christmas for some people is instead of a time of “good tidings of great joy” and “on earth peace, good will toward men,” Christmas for them is a time of great depression, when there are more suicides than any other time of the year. Let God encourage you through these mediations on Christ to renew your focus on Christ instead of your burdens.

I also trust that these Christmas sermons will help busy pastors and Bible teachers who are facing Christmas and the need for another sermon on Christ’s birth. Here are enough sermons to help any pastor, Sunday school teacher, or small group leader to preach and teach for several Christmases to come.