Table of Contents

Foreword Preface Introduction 1. To What Is the Pastor Called? 2. Who is Responsible for the External Call? 3. Who Should Receive the External Call? 4. Who Gives the External Call? 5. How Should We Proceed With the External Call? 6. What Is At Stake in the External Call? Conclusion Appendices

About the Author

Brian Croft is Senior Pastor of Auburndale Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky. Brian is the founder of Practical Shepherding, a non-profit organization committed to equipping pastors all over the world in the practical matters of pastoral ministry.