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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Leverage Your Life
Leverage Your Life: 5 Kingdom Priorities
The mission of God is not something you do for Jesus. Mission is who Jesus is as He lives His life through you. In Leverage Your Life: 5 Kingdom Priorities, learn how to leverage your job, skill, and passion where you live, work, and play for the glory of God.
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3:16 on 3/16
John 3:16 is perhaps the most recognizable Bible verse in our society. Because its truth is the essence of the gospel’s message, we are reigniting our efforts to proclaim its good news on Evangelism Sunday, from the pulpit to our communities beyond. For the first time in over a decade, March 16 (3/16) will take place on a Sunday in 2025! So, we’re emphasizing 3:16 on 3/16. Check out our 3:16 on 3/16 page to find practical resources to help you prepare to proclaim the good news of John 3:16 this year on March 16.
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An Easter Preparation Checklist for Pastors
Is your church ready for Easter? What evangelistic opportunities should you consider? How will you engage with guests? An Easter Checklist for Pastors helps you prepare with preparation checklists for you and your church staff, evangelism ideas for Easter, and helpful evangelism resources.

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Reconstructing Faith
Reconstructing Faith
What will it take to bring about renewal of the church in our generation? Trevin Wax takes a closer look at an indispensable element that will contribute to the rebuilding of the church today: personal spiritual growth and development. Discover the church's challenges for spiritual formation. Glean how this generation can grow in faith, hope, and love—offering the fragrance of faithfulness to the world.
The Call of Compassion
The Call of Compassion
God is compassionate, and He calls His disciples—His church—to be people who reflect His compassion. The Call of Compassion by Josh Benton examines three themes of compassion found throughout Scripture: compassion is an attribute of God, Jesus demonstrates compassion, and followers of Jesus are called to be compassionate.
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Kingdom Multiplication
Imagine the impact of investing in your discipleship ministry and how you can engage your people with the gospel and empower them to make and multiply disciples. This course will equip you to challenge the myths that may be stalling your disciple-making progress, extend your ministry impact beyond the walls of your church, activate your people’s God-given callings, establish discipleship pathways that raise up new leaders, determine the character and competency traits you want to elevate and replicate among your people, and move your people to live on mission.

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2025 Prayer Calendar
Prayer Calendar
Pray for North American Mission Board missionaries, church planters, and chaplains using the 2025 Prayer Calendar as a guide.
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Refresh Retreats
You and your family are on the front lines of ministry in the community. Refresh Retreats give pastors and spouses practical tools and encouragement as you lead the Church on mission.
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Pastoral Care Line
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Southern Baptist pastors and their wives struggling through personal or professional crises have a confidential place to turn, thanks to a long-term partnership between the North American Mission Board and Focus on the Family. Trained, professional counselors are available every day from 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. (ET) free of charge.
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Church-Based Schools
If you want a very practical way to reach your community, your church should consider starting a Christian school. You can provide families with a place for their children to receive a great education in a safe environment that reinforces the values and principles they embrace.

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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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