Ancient Wisdom, Living Mission: Preparing Ministers of the Gospel for Word and Work Through the Pastoral Training Model (Christian Vocation in ... Institute of Reformed Leadership Series)

Pastoral burnout and dropout have reached crisis levels across the church. Ancient Wisdom, Living Mission presents a grant-funded, research-based response to this challenge. Supported by the Lilly Endowment through the D. James Kennedy Institute of Reformed Leadership, Michael A. Milton introduces the Pastoral Training Model—a comprehensive, post-seminary framework grounded in biblical theology, historical wisdom, and peer-reviewed research. Integrating apprenticeship, scholarly reflection, pastoral family care, peer support, and local church formation, the model offers a practical pathway for sustaining pastors and strengthening congregational health. Written for pastors, church leaders, and theological educators, this book provides a hopeful vision for shepherding the shepherds for lifelong ministry.