Pastoral Ministry category: 1680 books

Preaching, and the discipline of preaching, is at a crossroads. The changing realities of church and theological education, the diversity of our classrooms, and our increasingly complex community contexts leave us in search of tools to help train a rising generation of preachers for a future whose...

Grief and loss are parts of living. None of us escape. How can you console someone when words can never be enough? In The Gift of Encouragement, author Marjorie Thompson offers practical help to give confidence and skill to pastors, Stephen ministers, congregational caregivers, and other persons serving...

Priests in the independent sacramental movement all too often have to rely on ministerial resources from other traditions. In LIVING MYSTERIES, John Plummer provides guidance arising directly from long experience in the independent movement. He offers clear instructions for the celebration of the sacraments, as well as advice and meditations for cultivating an ever-deepening spiritual life.

Church websites are too often woeful. Websites are the digital hub of church communication and it’s time to make them better. Here’s to church websites that wow. The Getting Started in Church Communication series goes online to tackle websites. If your church needs a website or...

Churches should know better than anyone the power of words. But the written word needs to be written well. Let’s take your church copy to the next level. The Getting Started in Church Communication series turns to writing. It’s a foundational communication skill and your church...

Three bullets, a Dishonor, a Revival demonstrates the power of God to work in adversity. It is the experience of one pastor that always told God that he wanted to do his will. The Lord asked him to convoke the pastors and churches in his neighborhood for a unity service. Fulfilling the order of the...

Thou shalt understand, most dear reader, that after William Tyndale was so Judasly betrayed by an Englishman, a scholar of Louvain, whose name is Philips, there were certain things of his doing found, which he had intended to have put forth to the furtherance of God’s word; among which was this...

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...

Even with the increase of methods and classes, effective life change resulting from the teaching of Christian truth seems to be on the decline. Seeking to stem this trend, Gregory Carlson looks at the distinctive model of the Master Teacher, Jesus, in Rock-Solid Teacher. This exciting new resource...

Relationships can be confusing, and communication is a huge part of that confusion. I Don’t Get You aims to be a practical, accessible resource that helps readers navigate opposite-sex communication with intentionality. This booklet explores how God designed our hearts and the variations...

Supernatural Exploits and other divine provisions as enshrined in the scriptures; are the heritage of every believer. However, not all believers are living in this realm. And because of this, we often tend to question the authenticity of God's word which Apostle Peter by the Holy Spirit described...

Like her two other recent releases—”Faces of the Religious Demon,” and “the Fake Jesus”, Pam Sheppard has birthed yet another spiritual warfare textbook extremely vital for our times. For it contains a wealth of valuable spiritual understanding that is absolutely essential in a time when...

Tithing. Not many people want to talk about it, right? It's just money, isn't it? It's personal. In this economy, who has the means to tithe? People have budgets that barely cover bills, let alone giving money to a church. In The Tithing Principle, Tom Felder shares stories from those who tithe, the...

Change isn’t always easy or intuitive. How Your Congregation Learns introduces churches and leaders—both lay and ordained—to the process of the learning journey. By understanding learning dynamics and working to become a learning community, the congregation will be able to move more purposefully...