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Books by Brian Croft
  | | Biblical Church Revitalization(Updated) Solutions for Dying & Divided Churches (Practical Shepherding) by Brian Croft, Harry L. Reeder Paperback, 136 Pages, Published 2016 by Christian Focus ISBN-13: 978-1-78191-766-4, ISBN: 1-78191-766-3 "There is a unique and special power and testimony in not just a vibrant local church full of life, but an old historic one that had lost its way, was on life support, and into which God saw fit to breathe life once again. Biblical Church Revitalization calls us to an intentional commitment to church revitalization in the face of dying and divided churches." |
 | | The Pastor's Soul The Call and Care of an Undershepherd by Brian Croft, Jim Savastio Paperback, 160 Pages, Published 2018 by Ep Books ISBN-13: 978-1-78397-238-8, ISBN: 1-78397-238-6 "David Murray writes in the Foreword: The minister s soul is the soul of his ministry. I can t remember where I first heard this saying, but I ve never been able to forget it. And, having read this book, I never want to forget it. In these pages, Jim Savastio and Brian Croft establish the foundation of all faithful and fruitful ministry the pastor s soul. But, although their main target is the epidemic of ministerial hyper-activity and t ..." |
 | | The Pastor's Ministry Biblical Priorities for Faithful Shepherds by Brian Croft, H. B. Charles Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 2015 by Zondervan ISBN-13: 978-0-310-51659-0, ISBN: 0-310-51659-5 "Every pastor struggles with demands for his time, and how to determine priorities in ministry. Some choose to respond to the most urgent needs, while others seek a more balanced and intentional approach. But what determines these priorities? Where should a busy pastor look for wisdom in making decisions? In the Pastor's Ministry, pastor and author Brian Croft looks to the Scriptures to determine the top ten priorities for a faithful pas ..." |
 | | Visit the Sick(Updated) Ministering God's Grace in Times of Illness (Practical Shepherding Series) by Brian Croft, Mark Dever Paperback, 96 Pages, Published 2014 by Zondervan ISBN-13: 978-0-310-51714-6, ISBN: 0-310-51714-1 "How Do You Care for the Sick? Here’s How. One of the marks of the ministry of Jesus is his compassionate care for the sick. Jesus brought healing and hope to individuals struggling with life-debilitating illnesses. Ministry to the sick should also be a mark of his followers, but in many churches today it is neglected or pushed to the periphery of ministry concerns. To counter our modern tendency to minimize or ignore sickness, pastor B ..." |
 | | The Pastor's Family Shepherding Your Family through the Challenges of Pastoral Ministry by Brian Croft, Cara Croft, Thabiti Anyabwile Paperback, 171 Pages, Published 2013 by Zondervan ISBN-13: 978-0-310-49509-3, ISBN: 0-310-49509-1 "Featuring insights from the perspective of both a pastor and his wife―The Pastor’s Family identifies the complicated burdens and expectations ministry brings to the life of a family. Brian and Cara Croft identify the unique challenges that pastors face as husbands and fathers. They also discuss the difficulties and joys of being a pastor’s wife and offer practical advice on raising children in a ministry family. In addition to address ..." |
 | | El pastor y su familia (Spanish Edition) by Brian Croft, Croft Cara Paperback, 176 Pages, Published 2016 by Editorial Portavoz ISBN-13: 978-0-8254-5666-4, ISBN: 0-8254-5666-5 "El pastor y su familia ofrece orientación a pastores, como esposos y padres, y sabiduría para sus esposas para afrontar los retos particulares de ser esposa de pastor. El libro presenta tanto el punto de vista del pastor como el de su esposa a fin de brindar el estímulo que los pastores y sus cónyuges necesitan para perseverar en su vocación. The Pastor’s Family provides guidance for pastors as husbands and fathers and shares wisdom for ..." |
 | | The Unhurried Pastor Redefining Productivity for a More Sustainable Ministry (Help for pastors who are too busy, stressed, anxious. How to balance life and pastoral care, burnout prevention.) by Brian Croft, Ronnie Martin Paperback, Published 2024 by The Good Book Company ISBN-13: 978-1-78498-957-6, ISBN: 1-78498-957-6 |
 | | Practically Trained Pastors A 52-Week Field Guide for Ministry in the Trenches by Brian Croft, James B. Carroll Published 2021 by Evangelical Press ISBN-13: 978-1-78397-308-8, ISBN: 1-78397-308-0 |
 | | Pray for the Flock Ministering God's Grace Through Intercession (Practical Shepherding Series) by Brian Croft, Ryan Fullerton Paperback, 128 Pages, Published 2015 by Zondervan ISBN-13: 978-0-310-51937-9, ISBN: 0-310-51937-3 "“Brothers, pray for us.” (1 Thessalonians 5:25). The Apostle Paul’s letters are filled with references to prayer—requests for prayer from the churches, prayers for them, and teaching and encouragement that God was working through these prayers. Pastors and church leaders know that prayer is powerful and it must be a priority in any ministry, yet many pastors struggle to maintain an active prayer life. Ever more difficult is the challeng ..." |
 | | Caring for Widows Ministering God's Grace by Brian Croft, Austin Walker, Mike Mckinley Paperback, 160 Pages, Published 2015 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-4691-4, ISBN: 1-4335-4691-4 "Pastors and church leaders are responsible for countless things. Unfortunately, in many churches, ministry to widows remains largely neglected and forgotten. Highlighting the Bible’s recurring commands to care for widows with sensitivity and compassion, this book encourages church leaders to think carefully about how to serve the widows in their congregations and suggests practical strategies to that end. In part 1, the authors summari ..." |
 | | Facing Snarls and Scowls(Updated) Preaching through Hostility, Apathy and Adversity in Church Revitalization by Brian Croft, James B. Carroll Paperback, 160 Pages, Published 2019 by Christian Focus ISBN-13: 978-1-5271-0382-5, ISBN: 1-5271-0382-X "Pastor, the hard work of church revitalization is a unique experience and battle ground. It can feel like you’re all alone. But the trials you face are not new. Faithful preachers throughout scriptures and church history have encountered hostility, apathy, and adversity, and continue to do so today. Brian Croft and James Carroll here share their personal stories and seek to encourage you to faithfully persevere in this Spirit–empowered, ..." |
 | | Conduct Gospel-centered Funerals Applying the gospel at the unique challenges of death (Ministering the Master's Way) by Phil A. Newton, Brian Croft, Phil Croft Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2011 by Day One Publications ISBN-13: 978-1-84625-266-2, ISBN: 1-84625-266-0 "Our calling as ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ is to make Christ central in all we do. Yet, in many funeral occasions, the gospel of Jesus Christ is lamentably overlooked as the primary purpose of the funeral service and that upon which all true hope depends. The aim of this book is not just to inform you of all the different kinds of important logistics, challenges, and practicalities that often accompany any funeral, but so th ..." |
 | | Visit the Sick Ministering God's Grace in Times of Illness (Ministering the Master's Way) by Brian Croft Paperback, 128 Pages, Published 2008 by Dayone Publications ISBN-13: 978-1-84625-143-6, ISBN: 1-84625-143-5 "The demands of the twenty-first-century have led to the neglect of certain essential responsibilities in the life of a Christian. One of those is the visitation and care of the sick in our congregations. This book is designed to instruct and motivate pastors, church leaders, and other care-giving Christians through the counsel of our heroes of church history, to recapture the practice of visiting the sick. This is accomplished by consid ..." |
 | | Gather God's People Understand, Plan, and Lead Worship in Your Local Church (Practical Shepherding Series) by Brian Croft, Jason Adkins, Bob Kauflin, Croft Adkins Paperback, 144 Pages, Published 2015 by Zondervan ISBN-13: 978-0-310-51935-5, ISBN: 0-310-51935-7 "“God is spirit, and his worshippers must worship in spirit and in truth” (John 4:24). The Bible tells us that we are to worship the Lord, that we were created for this purpose. But what is true worship? What does the Bible teach about the right—and the wrong—ways to worship God? In this book, pastors Brian Croft and Jason Adkins unpack a biblical theology of worship, discuss the practical matters of planning a worship service, and offer ..." |
 | | Being a Pastor(1st Edition) by Brian Croft, Ian H. Clary Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 2019 by Evangelical Press ISBN-13: 978-1-78397-274-6, ISBN: 1-78397-274-2 "In the 21st century, evangelical ministry is in crisis and a renewal is desperately needed. Part of the key to that is reflection on the way that pastoral ministry has been conceived and actually done in the past. And here Andrew Fuller in his ordination sermons can be an enormous help, for they lay out a vision of ministry that we certainly need today and is indeed applicable to our situation. Michael Haykin is well-known for his excel ..." |
 | | HELP! He's Struggling with Pornography (Life-Line Mini-Book) by Brian Croft, Jim Newheiser, Paul Tautges Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 2014 by Shepherd Press ISBN-13: 978-1-63342-003-8, ISBN: 1-63342-003-5 "This is an unprecedented time. Sexually explicit material is more readily available now than ever before, and a struggle with pornography is often the greatest snare for a Christian man today. Though Christians have been transformed by faith in our Savior Jesus, we are harmed by our sex-saturated culture. So how can a Christian man find victory over pornography? This mini-book presents the only true solution: God's power working through ..." |
 | | A Faith That Endures Meditations on Hebrews 11 (Reflections) by Brian Croft Paperback, 128 Pages, Published 2011 by Dayone Publications ISBN-13: 978-1-84625-292-1, ISBN: 1-84625-292-X "Practical guidelines and principles on endurance in the faith from Hebrews 11 written by an experienced pastor" |
 | | Church Leadership & Strategy For the Care of Souls (Lexham Ministry Guides) by Harold L. Senkbeil, Lucas V. Woodford, Brian Croft Paperback, 104 Pages, Published 2019 by Lexham Press ISBN-13: 978-1-68359-315-7, ISBN: 1-68359-315-4 "Christ's sheep need shepherding. That's where you come in.With more than 60 years of ministry between them, Harold Senkbeil and Lucas Woodford have come to understand that everything in ministry―even administration, leadership, and planning―revolves around the ancient tradition of the care of souls. Pastors are entrusted with the care of a flock by the Good Shepherd and are called to be faithful to this task. But pastoring seems to be g ..." |
 | | Comfort the Grieving(Updated) Ministering God's Grace in Times of Loss (Practical Shepherding Series) by Paul Tautges, Brian Croft Paperback, 128 Pages, Published 2015 by Zondervan ISBN-13: 978-0-310-51933-1, ISBN: 0-310-51933-0 "Until the end of time, when the curse of sin is finally removed, suffering will be a large part of the human experience and a large part of that suffering will be walking through the painful reality of death. 'Death,' writes Paul Tautges, 'provides a natural opportunity not only for ministry to others, but also for personal growth in ministers.' Those who shepherd others through the pain and loss that accompanies death should seek to ..." |
 | | Conduct Gospel-Centered Funerals(Updated) Applying the Gospel at the Unique Challenges of Death (Practical Shepherding Series) by Brian Croft, Phil A. Newton, Daniel L. Akin Paperback, 128 Pages, Published 2014 by Zondervan ISBN-13: 978-0-310-51718-4, ISBN: 0-310-51718-4 "Bring Gospel Hope in the Midst of Death The phone rings: 'Pastor, can you do my mother's funeral'' Or, 'Please help us---our baby just died.' Death comes unexpectedly, giving you two to three days of time to prepare a sermon---in the midst of caring for a grieving family. This helpful book walks a pastor through the logistics of memorial services, burials, and working with funeral homes---using the four P's: Plan, Prepare, Preach, and P ..." |
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