Some Useful Pastoral Resources

Below are some links to some websites that a pastor (or maybe even a layperson) would find useful in ministry. Comment to share some sites that have been a blessing/helpful to you in your ministry.

1. The Wesley Center Online. A great resource for any Holiness pastor or layperson. This site includes the works of John Wesley, classic holiness books, and even old issues of the preachers magazine (1925-85). Lot's of good stuff that is free to download!

2. Canva. Need to update your website or social media with some more attractive visuals? This is a pretty easy site to navigate and is free for most things. You can also use it to make PPT presentations and other things in JPG, PNG, or PDF format.

3. Two Mites. Need to get online giving up and going at your church? This website is great and is run by a Nazarene too. Easy to set up. One of the least expensive and user friendly sites I have found. And the owner is a great guy who genuinely wants to help the church by viewing this as a ministry.

4. Bless Every Home. A great tool to get your congregation involved in personal evangelism with their neighbors. Some of the basic services are free and include daily reminders to pray for your neighbors as well as names & a map of who lives nearby.

5. Book: New Beginnings for Pastor and Congregations. This is a great primer for your first church, a new assignment, or even a restart right where you currently serve. Callahan, the author, gives some great practical advice on what to do in the first 30 days, 3 months, and 1st year. Get off to a great start in your first or new assignment.

6. Sermon Index. A great resource for you to listen to audio sermons. If you are preaching every week, you need to be listening to some good preaching. You can find some great stuff here.

7. ARDA Research. A great site to research your geographical area for a better understanding of the population, economy, etc. All free.

8. Nazarene Research. More free information about local Nazarene congregations and links to other areas of research.

9. Covenant Eyes. One of the most prevalent problem among clergy is a hidden pornography addiction. Accountability is one of the best tools of prevention for those fighting against temptation.

10. Blue Letter Bible. A good all around online Bible study guide for lay and clergy alike. Lot's of free tools for studying passages from the Bible.

What others might you recommend?

See also...

Ten Books Every Pastor Should Read and Some Sermons too.

Why I Like the Church of the Nazarene.