Matts-Ola Ishoel is senior pastor of the Word of Life Church in Moscow. He regularly preaches at regional evangelical conferences in Russia and abroad, and is the author of several books. Under his leadership, the church is growing every year, services are held not only in its central building in Moscow, but also in the regions of Moscow and the immediate Moscow region. The church is engaged in active social, charitable and youth work.

The book “Pastor” is the embodiment of the colossal experience of Matts-Ola Iskhoel

in the ministry of pastor of a local church. In it, the author clearly and practically covers the main issues of pastoral ministry, which in the local church includes leaders in different positions and a wide range of activities from preaching and teaching to caring for people, administration and planning. This book will teach you how to prepare for ministry, how to develop personally, how to build a strong local church, how to cope with challenges, and how to be bold and creative through it all.