Here are examples of what you might be assigned to read as a pastoral intern. Actual assignments will vary depending on your needs and interest.

• Harold L. Senkbeil, The Care of Souls: Cultivating a Pastor’s Heart
• Charles Bridges, The Christian Ministry
• Timothy Z. Witmer, The Shepherd Leader: Achieving Effective Shepherding in Your Church
• Gerhard Forde, On Being a Theologian of the Cross: Reflections on Luther’s Heidelberg Disputation, 1518
• Zack Eswine, The Imperfect Pastor: Discovering Joy in Our Limitations Through Daily Apprenticeship with Jesus
• Gordon L. Isaac, Prayer, Meditation and Spiritual Trial: Luther’s Account of Life in the Spirit
• Richard Rogers, Holy Helps for a Godly Life
• Timothy Keller, Preaching: Communicating Faith in an Age of Skepticism
• Joel R. Beeke, Reformed Preaching
• James Daane, Preaching with Confidence: A Theological Essay on Power of the Pulpit
• Kevin J. Vanhoozer, Hearers and Doers: A Pastor’s Guide to Making Disciples Through Scripture and Doctrine
• Colin Marshall and Tony Payne, The Trellis and the Vine: The Ministry Mind-Shift That Changes Everything
• Terry L. Johnson, Leading in Worship

And some things Pastor Chelpka has written for you:

• A Simple Guide to Leadership
• A Simple Guide to Setting Goals and Missions
• A Simple Guide to Managing Your Work
• A Simple Guide to Managing Your Emotions
• A Simple Guide to A Healthy Communication System
• A Simple Guide to Home Visitation
• A Simple Guide to “Agile” in the Church
• A Simple Guide to Making Decisions
• Church Culture and the Theology of the Cross
• Who Does What In the Church?
• Notes on David Buttrick’s Homiletic
• Notes on Duane Litfin’s Paul’s Theology of Preaching