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"Best-selling authors Marva Dawn and Eugene Peterson offer encouragement to pastors. Pastors are strategically placed to counter the culture. No other profession looks so inoffensive but is in fact so dangerous to the status quo. Their weapon? A gospel that is profoundly countercultural. But standing firm in today's world isn't easy. Powerful forces, both subtle and obvious, attempt to domesticate pastors, to make them, in a word, unnecessary. In...
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[2022]
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"What Is the Biblical Job Description for a Deacon? Deacons play an essential role in the life of the church. In this booklet, Juan Sanchez addresses topics such as why churches need deacons, how deacons carry out their role, who is eligible to be a deacon, and how diaconal service exemplifies the character of Christ. Valuable for church leaders and members alike, this resource helps readers understand what the Bible has to say about this important...
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A preacher and tutor of great renown, C. H. Spurgeon led an eventful life. Gaining prominence while still a young man, Spurgeon captivated audiences with his charismatic preaching-he had a unique ability to meld sometimes complex scholarship of the Bible with his speeches, in a way that let audiences understand clearly the spiritual wisdom. This quality is amply demonstrated in Spurgeon's lectures, which are plainly written but contain much practical...
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Nearly 2,000 years ago, Jesus started a movement that has grown like wildfire throughout history. Author and pastor Andy Stanley draws from Scripture and over 25 years of pastoral experience to bring to life the irresistible nature of this movement known as the Church.
With surprising candor and transparency pastor Andy Stanley explains how one of America's largest churches began with a high-profile divorce and a church split.
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Crossway
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[2022]
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"I eagerly commend this series." -- R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary In this booklet, Greg Gilbert explains God's design for the office of pastor and elder, examining the structures of authority God established from the very beginning. Focusing on Genesis 1 -- 3 and 1 Timothy 2, he makes a case for why God's original design for men in church leadership is not arbitrary but part of his good and beautiful plan....
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In this honest book, pastor and author Scott Sauls exposes the real struggles that Christian leaders and pastors regularly face. Sauls shares his own stories and those of other leaders from Scripture and throughout history to remind us that we are human, we are sinners, and we need Jesus to help us thrive as people and leaders.
For Christian leaders-both inside and outside of the church-weaknesses that are left unchecked can lead to a downfall that...
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El teléfono suena: "Pastor, ¿podría hacer el funeral de mi madre? o, "Por favor ayúdenos, nuestro bebé acaba de morir". La muerte llega de forma inesperada, dándonos dos a tres días de tiempo para preparar un sermón en medio del cuidado de una familia enlutada. Este útil libro guiará al pastor a través de la logística de los servicios fúnebres, entierros y trabajo en conjunto con casas funerarias usando la Planeación, Preparación, Predicación...
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Jesus commissioned His apostles, and, by extension, the church, to make disciples. Many church leaders have, come to the conclusion that attending worship services and Bible study classes will result in making disciples. A review of statistical reports indicates a majority of church members and attenders do not believe this process will work, or they have, come to the conclusion, they do not want to become, disciples.
The 2010 US Religion Census report...
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Preacher and teacher David Mosser offers practical and spiritual guidance for pastors struggling to manage and respond to changes in the economy, changes in their neighborhoods, changes in their denominations, changes in the congregation, changes in culture, and the life changes present in every parishioner's life. Wise words from authors such as Alyce McKenzie, David Buttrick, Joanna Adams, and Thomas Long all contribute to this most timely and helpful...
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Changing pastors is a critical time in the life of a church, with opportunities for misunderstanding between the congregation and the incoming and outgoing pastors.
In this short volume, Dr. Tuck draws on his experience in all phases of this transition to help pastors and congregations understand the process and learn to work together to make such change successful. He addresses the role of the interim pastor, of the church leaders, and the departing...
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180 days, that's the critical time every pastor, has to establish their role in a new church position. That first six months can make an enormous difference and give them a powerful foundation, to impact the Kingdom of God in a positive way, or it can present them with growing challenges that linger for years to come.
Pastor Charles Stone draws on 40 years of ministry service to present an easy-to-read guide for new and seasoned pastors alike who...
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Like Aaron and Hur who lifted the arms of Moses during battle (Exodus 17), this book highlights the critical work of clergy care providers in America. These individuals and organizations support clergy by providing counseling, coaching, spiritual direction, funding, hospitality, education, and benefits upon which clergy rely. Their ministry strengthens congregations and has the capability to produce an exponential return for the kingdom of God. Yet,...
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Contents:
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. The Right Time?
2. What to Do?
3. The Congregation Needs a Sabbatical, Too
4. Who Will Pay for This?
5. It’s Here. Now What?
6. The Dispensable Pastor
7. Travel in Sabbatical
8. Being Away
9. In the Midst of Sabbath
10. Preparing to Reenter
11. Returning from Sabbatical
12. You Did What?
13. The New Pastor
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When authority rises from the people, the enabling power for ministry goes no higher than their heads. When authority flows from the Head of the Church through the offices He gave, it brings His power, all power in Heaven and earth, to bear on human needs.
The church that works wins its own children, reaches its neighbors, blesses its community, and makes God known to its generation, and then next, around the world. More than a building and more,...
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Updated and expanded with 32 pages of additional content designed to meet the growing demands of busy ministers, the Christian Minister's Manual is an essential tool for ministers. This essential tool for ministers features Scripture readings, sermons, outlines, and practical tips for • Worship services • Weddings • Funerals • Ordinations • Communion meditations • Baptisms • Dedications • Hospital visitation • Evangelism • and...
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Many of our country's inner cities and even rural communities are inundated with small churches. For the most part, these churches believe that their call to ministry is every bit as purposeful and meaningful as those that are much larger. Serving in small ministries can sometimes feel daunting and exhaustive, especially when one's focus is obscured by size or the lack of growth.
The false narrative associated with small churches is that small numbers...
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Rest, Renewal & Relationships: How Respite Care Can Be a Blessing to Your Church and Community
Children with special needs and their families are often isolated, weary, and overwhelmed. Your church can provide a lifeline of rest and support to these families, and this book will tell you how.
McLean Bible Church found out just how much of a blessing respite care could be-parents were refreshed and blessed, marriages and relationships saved, lives...
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A large part of preventative member care practice involved making difficult decisions during the application, screening and placement process of sending cross-cultural workers. When it comes to sending families with additional needs, it is vital we understand the key challenges they face in order help them on their mission journey. This book gives voice to families who have navigated these challenges and takes a deep dive into the area of autism spectrum...
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