Pastor Renewal Retreat
Pastor Renewal Retreat - Ministry: A Magnificent Calling; A Difficult Occupation
with Bob Russell
November 4-6, 2019
In the book of Acts, God describes the calling of the Apostle Paul: “This man is My chosen instrument to take My name to Gentiles, kings, and the Israelites. I will show him how much he must suffer for My name!’” (9:15-16, HCSB). Why is ministry so difficult—and why do we stay committed to it? Come invite God’s Word to strengthen your soul. Get practical tools to help you balance church and family; maximize your preaching; form and maintain a healthy staff; recruit, retain, and motivate volunteers; lead your congregation through change; be content regardless of statistics; and know when and how to pass the baton.
Bob Russell
Bob Russell is a Bible teacher, a well-known author, and the former pastor of Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky. Through Bob Russell Ministries, he provides guidance for church leadership, mentors other ministries, and authors Bible study videos for use in small groups. He also writes a thought-provoking weekly blog which can be found at BobRussell.org, Facebook (Bob Russell), or Twitter (@bobrussellky). His books include Acts of God; The Growing Church; After 50 Years of Ministry: 7 Things I Would Do the Same and 7 Things I Would Do Differently; and many others—including accompanying Bible Study materials. Bob and Judy, his wife of 58 years, have two married sons, seven grandchildren, and a great granddaughter.