The Resilient Pastor: Leading Your Church In A Rapidly Changing World By Glenn Packiam

The Resilient Pastor: Leading Your Church in a Rapidly Changing World by Glenn Packiam
How can pastors become resilient in a rapidly changing world? Is it possible to love well and lead faithfully? In the wake of crises that have exposed and accelerated massive cultural shifts, we see more clearly the seismic shifts of post-Christendom, the surging storms of a new paganism and pluralism, and the scattered debris of the cultural aftermath.
Drawing on new research from the Barna Group, Scripture, and church history, pastor, theologian, and researcher Glenn Packiam addresses some of the most pressing questions for today's leaders, including
- What is a pastor's calling and vocation?- How do church leaders regain credibility in a disillusioned world?- How do church leaders cultivate a deeper life with God?- How do pastors develop meaningful relationships?- Why does the church gather in worship? Does it still matter if we do?- How do we actually make disciples in this new landscape?- How can we face the challenges to unity presented by nationalism and racism?- What is the church's mission in the world?- How do we welcome the presence and power of God in our churches?
This book is for all who are burdened by the challenges facing the church as well as the turbulence of our times. With infographics, enlightening data, and insights from other ministry leaders, this book is the perfect resource for church leaders who want to cultivate resilience in their ministry today

About the author


Glenn Packiam
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Glenn Packiam is the Lead Pastor of Rockharbor Church in Costa Mesa, California, and a Senior Fellow at Barna Group.
He is the author of eight books, including, “The Intentional Year” which was co-written with his wife, Holly; “The Resilient Pastor: Leading Your Church in a Rapidly Changing World”; “Blessed Broken Given: How Your Story Becomes Sacred in the Hands of Jesus (Multnomah, 2019)” and “Worship an the World to Come (IVP Academic, 2020).
Glenn earned a Doctorate in Theology and Ministry from Durham University in the UK. He is an adjunct professor at Denver Seminary and a Visiting Fellow at St. John’s College at Durham University. He is also an ordained priest with the Anglican Church of North America (ACNA).
A regular speaker at conferences for pastors and church leaders, Glenn has also taught seminars and classes at Durham University (Cranmer Hall), Denver Seminary, Calvin College, Samford University, and Trinity School for Ministry, and has preached at chapel services at Oxford University (Wycliffe Hall), Biola University, and Asbury Seminary.
Glenn was one of the founding leaders and songwriters for the Desperation Band and has been featured on several Desperation Band and NewLifeWorship recordings. He has also released three solo projects with Integrity Music, "The Mystery of Faith", "The Kingdom Comes", and "Rumors and Revelations". As a signed songwriter with Integrity Music, he has had the honor of writing and co-writing over 65 worship songs, including several well-loved songs, like "Your Name" and "My Savior Lives." Glenn, his wife, Holly, their four children are enjoying life in the shadow of the mighty Rocky Mountains