The call to pastor is not a career path. It is not about platforms, titles, or influence.
It is a summons from the living God - a call to die to self, to take up the cross, and to shepherd the people of God with humility, faithfulness, and courage.

But how does a man know if he is truly called? And how does a church train and test those who feel the weight of that call?
In Pastoral Discipleship: Training for Called Men, Pastor Jody Burkeen offers a year-long pathway for churches to raise up faithful shepherds. Built on Scripture, shaped by theology, and forged in practical obedience, this book is both a manual and a workbook - designed for pastors to train men and for called men to be formed into Christlike leaders.

INSIDE YOU'LL FIND:
12 chapters, 48 weeks of training - covering calling, theology, discipleship, preaching, leadership, evangelism, counseling, and sending.
Scripture-rich teaching on the heart, character, and practices of a pastor.
Reflection and journaling prompts for personal examination and group discussion.
Practical exercises to apply what is learned in real ministry settings.
Commissioning liturgies to mark the beginning and the end of the training journey.
This is not light reading. It is a serious call to a noble task. For the man who believes God is summoning him, and for the church entrusted to discern and prepare its future shepherds, this book is a guide for the journey - one that leads not to recognition, but to faithfulness.

For pastors training others. For men sensing the call. For churches longing for faithful shepherds.