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The Lost Sheep
God's Heart for the Wanderer: A Study of Luke 15:3-7
Language: English
Release Date: August 19, 2012
This is a commentary on the Parable of the Lost Sheep as told by Jesus in Luke 15:3-7. In reality it is a revelation of God's heart for those who have struggled in their faith, have fallen into sin or who have found themselves out of fellowship with His poeple.
The parable is not so much...
Confronting the Controversies
A Christian Responds to the Tough Issues
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2001
Christians are faced every day with daunting choices between difficult alternatives. What does my Christian faith have to say about the moral issues that divide our society? There are plenty of people on opposite sides of the spectrum claiming to know the will of God in these matters. It is nonetheless...
The Emotional Intelligence of Jesus
Relational Smarts for Religious Leaders
Language: English
Release Date: January 22, 2015
Faith leaders are surrounded by people, constantly navigating mazes of different personalities, emotional levels, and individual characteristics. Working with committees, individuals, and other leaders is critical to successfully moving an organization forward and representing a congregation with...
by Dr. George W Bullard
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2009
"Full Kingdom potential," says George Bullard, "is a journey, not a destination. To reach your full Kingdom potential, its pursuit must be your enduring passion and desire." Drawing on his more than four decades of experience in congregational leadership, Bullard offers not just...
by Jim Henry
Language: English
Release Date: December 7, 1984
Language: English
Release Date: December 7, 1984
A collection of creative wedding ceremonies and helps to guide the pastor in making the wedding service a worshipful experience.
The Minister's MBA
Essential Business Tools for Maximum Ministry Success
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2006
Pastors are among the most educated people at work today, but their training is naturally more attuned to matters of the spirit than matters of business. The Minister’s MBA gives ministry leaders more confidence and ability to manage and grow their churches and organizations. The book will also...
Called to Shepherd
52 Weekly Devotions for Pastors and Ministry Leaders
Language: English
Release Date: May 22, 2013
LEAD WISELY- One simple, genuine prayer led me to sit before my computer one afternoon and start writing this book. God has spoken to me so clearly through his leaders so often that I hoped he would offer something worthwhile to you through me. I know that you have more to read than you care to even...
by Dag Heward-Mills
Language: English
Release Date: July 26, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: July 26, 2016
To develop an art is to develop an ability or a skill. The Bible states that favor comes to men of skill. The work of ministry demands great ability.
This new book "The Art of Ministry" is a much-needed resource for all who desire to do the work of ministry. It clearly presents what is the...
Holy Conversations
Strategic Planning as a Spiritual Practice for Congregations
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2003
Planning can be challenging in the contemporary congregation, where people share a common faith and values but may have very different preferences and needs. Much of the literature on congregational planning presents it as a technical process: the leader serves as the chief problem solver, and the...
Navigating Pastoral Transitions
A Parish Leader's Guide
Language: English
Release Date: September 10, 2013
A change in pastors can be one of the most difficult times in parish life. Navigating Pastoral Transitions: A Parish Leader's Guide helps make the transition smooth and successful. By helping parish leaders understand their unique role in managing change, this guide enables communities to turn crisis...
Spiritual Discovery
A Method for Discernment in Small Groups and Congregations
Language: English
Release Date: March 6, 2015
Spiritual Discovery is a practical guide for groups desiring a prayerful approach to decision-making. The discernment method developed by authors Catherine C. Tran and Sandra Hughes Boyd begins with the prayer model—a process for guiding prayer in small groups created by Jane E. Vennard. This model...
Holy Clarity
The Practice of Planning and Evaluation
Language: English
Release Date: June 22, 2009
In Holy Clarity, Sarah Drummond explores the most basic reason leaders of religious organizations conduct evaluations: To find and create God-pleasing clarity regarding the organization's purpose and the impact of its activities. Leadership and evaluation are not separate disciplines, she argues....
Santuarios Seguros
Prevencíon del abuso infantil y juvenil en la iglesia
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2017
Esta traducción es una combinación de los libros Safe Sanctuaries® y Safe Sanctuaries® for Youth. El recurso está diseñado para líderes en congregaciones y comunidades de fe de habla hispana: pastores(as), misioneros(as) laicos(as), personas laicas, maestros(as) de educación cristiana, maestros(as) de la escuela dominical, y directores de ministerios ofrecidos durante la semana.
Managing Up: Doing It God's Way
Becoming a Spirit-Led Assistant
Language: English
Release Date: April 30, 2015
Managing Up: Doing It Gods Way came about as Venita was seeking ways to improve her work performance. Not only did her research and private study time result in the writing of this book, it also brought out that her foundational Scripture for her work performance was already intertwined in this concept.
Managing...