John MacArthur Pastor's Library books in order

Q: "How many books are in the John MacArthur Pastor's Library series?"

"There are four books in the John MacArthur Pastor's Library series, published between 1994 and 2011."

Q: "What is the first book in the John MacArthur Pastor's Library series?"

"The first book in the John MacArthur Pastor's Library series is Counseling: How to Counsel Biblically, published in 1994."

Q: "Who is the Pastor's Library written for?"

"The series is aimed at pastors, seminary students, and church leaders. Each volume addresses a core area of pastoral ministry, offering biblical principles and practical guidance for counseling, shepherding, preaching, and evangelism."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Counseling: How to Counsel Biblically	1994	John F. MacArthur Jr.	Buy
2	Pastoral Ministry: How to Shepherd Biblically	1995	John F. MacArthur Jr.	Buy
3	Preaching: How to Preach Biblically	2005	John F. MacArthur Jr.	Buy
4	Evangelism: How to Share the Gospel Faithfully	2011	John F. MacArthur Jr.	Buy

The John MacArthur Pastor’s Library is a four-volume series that provides foundational guidance for church leaders. Published between 1994 and 2011, the books cover the essential disciplines of pastoral ministry from MacArthur’s conservative evangelical perspective.

The series moves through counseling (1994), pastoral care (1995), preaching (2005), and evangelism (2011), with each volume combining theological grounding with practical application. The books are widely used in seminary courses and by working pastors seeking to deepen their approach to ministry. MacArthur draws on his own decades of pastoral experience at Grace Community Church to illustrate the principles he teaches.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the John MacArthur Pastor's Library series?

There are four books in the John MacArthur Pastor’s Library series, published between 1994 and 2011.

What is the first book in the John MacArthur Pastor's Library series?

The first book in the John MacArthur Pastor’s Library series is Counseling: How to Counsel Biblically, published in 1994.

Who is the Pastor's Library written for?

The series is aimed at pastors, seminary students, and church leaders. Each volume addresses a core area of pastoral ministry, offering biblical principles and practical guidance for counseling, shepherding, preaching, and evangelism.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order