Harold L. Senkbeil
Harold L. Senkbeil is executive director emeritus of Doxology: The Lutheran Center for Spiritual Care
His pastoral experience of nearly five decades includes parish ministry, the seminary classroom, and parachurch leadership. He is author of numerous books, including award-winning The Care of Souls, Christ and Calamity, and Dying to Live.
Christ and Calamity
Grace and Gratitude in the Darkest Valley
2021 Christianity Today Book Award of Merit for the Beautiful Orthodoxy Book of the Year
Amid suffering and uncertainty, we’re all prone to think that God has forgotten us, he doesn’t care, or he’s powerless to do anything. In Christ and Calamity, Harold L. Senkbeil speaks pastorally to our suffering and uncertainty while showing us God’s constant and faithful grace.
Learn more“In this excellent little book, Harold Senkbeil reminds us that in the midst of calamity, God is where he’s always been: near to us in the Christ given to us in the gospel. Senkbeil has given us a timeless book, born out of years of pastoral ministry, ready to speak a word of comfort to every valley we may walk in one day.”
“ The Christian tradition has many trustworthy guides for those difficult times, and I'm glad to commend Christ and Calamity as another that will serve God's people as we endure this calamity, or that one, or the inevitable ones to come.”
The Care of Souls
Cultivating a Pastor’s Heart
Pastors care for a soul in the way a doctor cares for a body. In a time when many churches have lost sight of the real purpose of the church, The Care of Souls invites a new generation of pastors to form the godly habits and practical wisdom needed to minister to the hearts and souls of those committed to their care. Drawing on a lifetime of pastoral experience, The Care of Souls is a beautifully written treasury of proven wisdom which pastors will find themselves turning to again and again.
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2020 ECPA Christian Book Award Winner for Ministry Resources
“A reminder to pastors of the essential calling of the ministry.”
2020 Christianity Today Book Award Winner for Church/Pastoral Leadership
“This book renewed my joy in being a pastor.”
2019 TGC Ministry Book of the Year Winner
“This will be a must-read for young pastors for years to come.”
Lexham Ministry Guides
For the Care of Souls
The Lexham Ministry Guides, edited by Harold L. Senkbeil, offer practical, proven wisdom for the church. But wisdom takes time. The authors in this series developed their wisdom through years of ministry experience and conversations with colleagues. These books invite you to enter into these conversations to better serve the Savior’s sheep and lambs with confidence. You will find hands-on tools, lessons from years of ministry experience, and an array of resources to apply to your own ministry context.