Do you believe God can fan the flames of renewal in struggling churches? We are convinced he can — and does! In these compelling letters, former Southern Seminary students and Mathena Center alumni share the biblical principles of church revitalization they honed on campus, infused with the inspiring wisdom they have gained as pastors, patiently guiding their congregations back to health. 

To learn more about the book Dear Aspiring Pastor, you can watch this panel discussion held at the SBTS bookstore following its release between the book’s editors Brian Croft and Michael Carlino, and two of its contributors, Sean Corser and Jonathan Ginn.

Endorsements:

"I'm confident you'll be as encouraged and challenged as I was in reading from these former students who share the basic content along with applied wisdom from their experience in putting these principles of church revitalization into practice." - James Carroll, Senior Pastor of Parkway Baptist Church in Bardstown, KY; Former President of the Kentucky Baptist Convention

"If there were ever a time when aspiring pastors needed biblical yet practical guidance on how to faithfully shepherd God's people in a church revitalization context, it is now. I can't wait to get this book into the hands of pastors, both young and old, for years to come." - Mark Hallock, Pastor, Author of Leading Church Revitalization