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All Round Ministryby Charles H. SpurgeonISBN 0851511813 (0-85151-181-3)
Softcover, Banner of Truth
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› Find signed collectible books: 'All Round Ministry'Book summary:An all round ministry; addresses to ministers and students
While Spurgeon is always, both stimulating and challenging, the context in which these addresses were given brought the best out of him and gave them unique quality. Full of biblical exposition, wise counsel, practical sanity and warm exhortation, they also sparkle with a delightful wit. Here is Spurgeon at his finest as a man with a pastoral heart par excellence. (Banner of Truth)
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Appointed to Preach: Assessing a Call to the Ministryby David HeggISBN 1857925130 (1-85792-513-0)
Softcover, Appalachian Bible Co & Christian
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The Art of Pastoring: Ministry Without All the Answersby David HansenISBN 0830816690 (0-8308-1669-0)
Softcover, Intervarsity Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Art of Pastoring: Ministry Without All the Answers'Book summary:Named one of the Top Ten Books of 1994 by the Academy of Parish Clergy! What should a pastor do? What makes a pastor good or effective? What is a pastor, after all? Hundreds of books, tapes, workshops and seminars promise to answer these impossible questions. Some offer a set of practical guidelines; others suggest a system or pattern to follow. Some stress various ministry functions; others feature case studies as models of success or failure. Some are helpful. Others are not. But in The Art of Pastoring, David Hansen turns pastoral self-help programs on their heads. He tackles the perennial questions from within his own experience. From the Inside Out Hansen's fresh, bold narrative grows from nearly a decade of ministry. He draws you into his life and into the lives of Florence-Victor Parish in the mountains of Montana, including unforgettable encounters with unforgettable people--a stubborn pioneer woman who still chops her own firewood though she's blind and 90 years old, a championship rodeo cowboy who was baptized in his boots, and many more. Hansen's goal is to help you discover "that pastoral ministry is a life, not a technology . . . [that] life as a pastor is far more than the sum of the tasks I carry out. It is a call from God that involves my whole life." From Calling to Living Parable Every pastor has encountered those who struggle to hear God's voice in a hospital room, who reach for Jesus in the sacraments. No systematic answers can meet their deep, eternal needs. What can touch them, Hansen contends, is a life itself, a life lived as a parable of Jesus. "As a parable of Jesus Christ," Hansen writes, "I deliver something to the parishioner that I am not, and in the process I deliver the parishioner into the hands of God." It is this knack for getting to the heart of things that makes The Art of Pastoring valuable for pastors in any setting--rural, suburban or urban. Parachurch workers, missionaries, church leaders and ministry volunteers will also find inspiration here. Even if you haven't yet been involved in full-time ministry, Hansen's book will be eye-opening. You'll see your own pastor differently as a result. And you'll discover how you too can be a living parable of Jesus Christ in the lives of your family, coworkers, friends and neighbors. [via]
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Behold the Beauty of the Lordby Henri J.M. NouwenISBN 0877933561 (0-87793-356-1)
Softcover, Ave Maria Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Behold the Beauty of the Lord'Book summary:Full color fold-outs of four superb Russian icons combine with the studied reflections of Henri J.M. Nouwen to offer the reader a unique way to pray with sacred images as much as with words. The meditations are the fruit of Nouwen's long viewing of the icons as the iconographer intended--as holy places, not as decorations. [via]
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Between Two Worlds: The Art of Preaching in the Twentieth Centuryby John R.W. StottISBN 0802835422 (0-8028-3542-2)
Hardcover, Eerdmans Pub Co
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Between Two Worlds: The Challenge of Preaching Todayby John R.W. StottISBN 0802806279 (0-8028-0627-9)
Softcover, Eerdmans Pub Co
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Biblical Eldership: An Urgent Call to Restore Biblical Church Leadershipby Alexander StrauchISBN 0936083115 (0-936083-11-5)
Softcover, Lewis & Roth Pub
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The 'book On Leadershipby John MacArthurISBN 0785288384 (0-7852-8838-4)
Softcover, Thomas Nelson Inc
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The 'book On Leadership'Book summary:More than ever, people are talking about leadership. But much of today's discourse is advancing the same old misconceptions.
In The Book on Leadership, best-selling author, pastor, and teacher John MacArthur sets the record straight: Leadership does not come from a job title. It isn't a matter of personality or charisma. And it isn't the same thing as iron-fisted authority. True leadershipthe kind that refuses to bend to a shifting, fickle worldcomes from a much deeper source.
Based on the writings of one of the most effective spiritual leaders of all timethe apostle PaulMacArthur presents the "26 Characteristics of a True Leader." Whether you are a business leader, civic leader, church leader, parent, teacher, or student, the life of Paul will empower you to unleash your own capacity for leadership.
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Brothers, We Are Not Professionals: A Plea to Pastors for Radical Ministryby John PiperISBN 0805426205 (0-8054-2620-5)
Softcover, B & H Pub Group
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Christ in the Seasons of Ministryby John KillingerISBN 0849903629 (0-8499-0362-9)
Hardcover, Word Books
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Christian Directoryby Richard Baxter, J. I. PackerISBN 1877611131 (1-877611-13-1)
Hardcover, Soli Deo Gloria Pubns
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The Christian Ministryby Charles BridgesISBN 0851510876 (0-85151-087-6)
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The Christian Pastorby Wayne E. OatesISBN 066424372X (0-664-24372-X)
Softcover, Presbyterian Pub Corp
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Confessions of a Reformission Rev.: Hard Lessons from an Emerging Missional Churchby Mark DriscollISBN 0310270162 (0-310-27016-2)
Softcover, Zondervan
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The Contemplative Pastor: Returning to the Art of Spiritual Directionby Eugene H. PetersonISBN 0802801145 (0-8028-0114-5)
Softcover, Eerdmans Pub Co
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Criswells Guidebook For Pastorsby W. A. CriswellISBN 0805423605 (0-8054-2360-5)
Softcover, B & H Pub Group
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The Cross & Christian Ministry: An Exposition of Passages from 1 Corinthiansby D. A. CarsonISBN 0801025753 (0-8010-2575-3)
Softcover, Baker Pub Group
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The Cross and Christian Ministry: Leadership Lessons from I Corinthiansby D. A. CarsonISBN 0801091683 (0-8010-9168-3)
Softcover, Baker Pub Group
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Dear Timothy: Letters on Pastoral Ministryby Thomas K. AscolISBN 0971336156 (0-9713361-5-6)
Hardcover, Founders Press
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Deliberate Church: Building Your Ministry on the Gospelby Paul Alexander, Mark DeverISBN 1581347383 (1-58134-738-3)
Softcover, Good News Pub
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Desiring Godby John PiperISBN 1590521196 (1-59052-119-6)
Softcover, Multnomah Pub
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Desiring God'Book summary:Scripture reveals that the great business of life is to glorify God by enjoying Him forever. In this paradigm-shattering classic, newly revised and expanded, John Piper reveals that the debate between duty and delight doesn't truly exist: Delight is our duty. Readers will embark on a dramatically different and joyful experience of their faith
The pursuit of pleasure is not optional. It is essential.
Scripture reveals that the great business of life is to glorify God by enjoying Him forever. In this paradigm-shattering work, John Piper reveals that the debate between duty and delight doesnt truly exist: Delight is our duty. Join him as he unveils stunning, life-impacting truths you saw in the Bible but never dared to believe. [via]More editions of Desiring God:
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The Emerging Church: Vintage Christianity for New Generationsby Dan KimballISBN 0310245648 (0-310-24564-8)
Softcover, Youth Specialties
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Emerging Church: Vintage Christianity for New Generations'Book summary:Includes -Samples and photos of emerging church worship gatherings -Recommended resources for the emerging church The seeker-sensitive movement revolutionized the way we did church and introduced countless baby boomers to Jesus. Yet trends show that today's post-Christian generations are not responding like the generations before them. As we enter a new cultural era, what do worship services look like that are connecting with the hearts of emerging generations? How do preaching, leadership, evangelism, spiritual formation, and, most of all, how we even think of 'church' need to change? The Emerging Church goes beyond just theory and gets into very practical ways of assisting you in your local church circumstances. There is no one right way, no model for us all to emulate. But there is something better. Dan Kimball calls it 'Vintage Christianity': a refreshing return to an unapologetically sacred, raw, historical, and Jesus-focused missional ministry. Vintage Christianity connects with emerging post-seeker generations who are very open spiritually but are not interested in church. For pastors, leaders, and every concerned Christian, Kimball offers a riveting and easy-to-grasp exploration of today's changing culture and gives insight into the new kind of churches that are emerging in its midst. Included is running commentary by Rick Warren, Brian McLaren, Howard Hendricks, and others. [via]
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Enciclopedia De Problemas Familiares: Dr. Dobson Answers Your QuestionsISBN 8472287831 (84-7228-783-1)
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Evaluating The Church Growth Movement: 5 Viewsby Howard Snyder, Elmer L. Towns, Charles Van Engen, Craig Van Gelder, Gailyn Van Rheenen, Paul E. Engle, Gary L. McIntoshISBN 0310241103 (0-310-24110-3)
Softcover, Zondervan
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Feed My Sheep: A Passionate Plea for Preachingby Mohler, R. Albert, Jr., James Montgomery Boice, John Piper, R. C. SproulISBN 1573581445 (1-57358-144-5)
Hardcover, Soli Deo Gloria Publications
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Five Smooth Stones for Pastoral Workby Eugene H. PetersonISBN 0802806600 (0-8028-0660-0)
Softcover, Eerdmans Pub Co
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Fool's Gold?: Discerning Truth In An Age Of Errorby John MacArthur, Phil Johnson, Scott Lang, Nathan BusenitzISBN 158134726X (1-58134-726-X)
Softcover, Good News Pub
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Freedom for Ministryby Richard John NeuhausISBN 0802806228 (0-8028-0622-8)
Softcover, Eerdmans Pub Co
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Freedom for Ministry'Book summary:Taking a look at today's Church and religious situation, Neuhaus argues that there is a necessary awkwardness about Christian ministry because we are ambassadors of a "disputed sovereignty". Neuhaus also discusses the minister as leader of worship and the art, discipline, and "absurd responsibility" of being a preacher. [via]
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God, Marriage, And Family: Rebuilding the Biblical Foundationby David W. Jones, Andreas J. KostenbergerISBN 1581345801 (1-58134-580-1)
Softcover, Crossway Books
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How to Prepare Bible Messagesby James BragaISBN 1590524519 (1-59052-451-9)
Softcover, Multnomah Pub
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Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in Need of Changeby Paul David TrippISBN 0875526071 (0-87552-607-1)
Softcover, Presbyterian & Reformed Pub Co
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in Need of Change'Book summary:In many ways, the church today has more consumers than committed participants. We see church merely as an event we attend or an organization we belong to, rather than as a calling that shapes our entire life.
Many of us would be relieved if God had place dour sanctification in the hands of trained professionals, but that simply is not the biblical model. Gods plan is that through the faithful ministry of every part, the whole body will grow to maturity in Christ.
Tripp explains how his work follows an "all of my people, all of the time" model. If you followed the Lord for a thousand years, you would still need the ministry of the body of Christ as much as you did the day you first believed. This need will remain until our sanctification is complete in Glory.
This is a comprehensive treatment of how God uses people as tools of change in the lives of others, people who themselves are in need of change. [via]
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Jesus Driven Ministryby Ajith FernandoISBN 1581348517 (1-58134-851-7)
Softcover, Good News Pub
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Jesus Driven Ministry'Book summary:Author Ajith Fernando believes that much ministry failure results from neglect of the basics of the faith. Too often today's church is riveted on ministry technique to the neglect of leadership lifestyle.
In this book, Fernando identifies the foundational elements that allow you to be both effective and joyful in your service. He shows from Jesus' own ministry that relating to the people you minister to, retreating from busyness to prayer, being affirmed and empowered by God, discipling younger leaders, and gaining strength from God's Word must be at the heart of your ministry.
Rich in Scripture and full of stories from Fernando's own years of ministry, this book will help men and women commit themselves afresh to those vital basics of ministry that make for long-term service that is both fruitful and joyful.
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Jesus the Pastor: Leading Others in the Character and Power of Christby John W. FryeISBN 031024269X (0-310-24269-X)
Softcover, Zondervan
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A Journey in Inspirationby Richard P. BelcherISBN 1883265142 (1-883265-14-2)
Hardcover, Richbarry Press
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Lectures to My Students: Complete and Unabridgedby Charles Haddon SpurgeonISBN 0310329116 (0-310-32911-6)
Softcover, Zondervan
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Lectures to My Studentsby Charles SpurgeonISBN 1857924177 (1-85792-417-7)
Hardcover, Appalachian Bible Co & Christian
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Lectures to My Students'Book summary:Preachers often quote Spurgeon today because he had an ability to explain Christian truth to ordinary people with pointed, memorable statements. The people who heard and read his words were effectively taught theology and enjoyed it. He was a dogged defender of the Bible as God's truth. There was another side to Spurgeon's Character, he had a sensitive and loving nature that was the spur to him preaching the gospel, so that as many people as possible could hear the good news about why Jesus Christ came to spend time on earth, building a church for eternity. This also showed through in his warm pasturing of his congregation and the setting up of a college for future ministers of the gospel. Spurgeon realized that he could influence the church beyond his own lifetime if he could encourage future pastors to trust the Bible, love people and preach the truth fearlessly. To achieve this he collected his lectures to his college students and published this book. It has been a classic of pastoral theology ever since and is still used to train ministers to this day. [via]
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Liberating Ministry from the Success Syndromeby Barbara Hughes, Kent HughesISBN 0842328491 (0-8423-2849-1)
Softcover, Tyndale House Pub
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Liberating Ministry from the Success Syndrome'Book summary:Every year thousands of God's servants leave the ministry convinced they are failures. Years ago, in the midst of a crisis of faith, Kent Hughes almost became one of them. But instead he and his wife Barbara turned to God's Word, determined to learn what God had to say about success and to evaluate their ministry from a biblical point of view.
This book describes their journey and their liberation from the "success syndrome"-the misguided belief that success in ministry means increased numbers. In today's world it is easy to be seduced by the secular thinking that places a number on everything. But the authors teach that true success in ministry lies not in numbers but in several key areas: faithfulness, serving, loving, believing, prayer, holiness, and a Christlike attitude. Their thoughts will encourage readers who grapple with feelings of failure and lead them to a deeper, fuller understanding of success in Christian ministry.
This book was originally published by Tyndale in 1987 and includes a new preface.
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The Living Reminder: Service and Prayer in Memory of Jesus Christby Henri J. NouwenISBN 0866839151 (0-86683-915-1)
Softcover, Harpercollins
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Love Must Be Tough : New Hope for Marriages in Crisisby James C. DobsonISBN 1590523555 (1-59052-355-5)
Softcover, WaterBrook Press
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Love Must Be Tough : New Hope for Marriages in Crisis'Book summary:At the core of most marital conflicts lies an overlooked but vicious culprit: disrespect. According to Dr. James Dobson, this symptom is the most serious indicator of potential family breakup. In his groundbreaking classic that popularized the "tough love" principle, Dr. Dobson offers practical help for the spouse who wants to hold the marriage together. He shows how to rekindle romantic interest and draw the offending partner back home. For new generations faced with ever-increasing threats to stable and loving bonds, Love Must Be Tough offers realistic hope.
Have you tried everything to save your marriage?
Youve forgiven a thousand times. Youve bent over backwards to make your partner feel loved and accepted. But the only reward for your loyalty has been anger, indifference, infidelity, or abuse. Your spouse may even be ready to walk out the door.
Do you feel like all is lost? Are you ready to give up? There is still hope.
Dr. James Dobsons tough love principles have proven to be uniquely valuable and effective. Unlike most approaches to marriage crisis, the strategy in this groundbreaking classic does not require the willing cooperation of both spouses. Love Must Be Tough offers the guidance that gives you the best chance of rekindling romance, renewing your relationship, and drawing your partner back into your arms.
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This book provides an alternative for those in the midst of family crises. It offers practical toolstough boundaries based on love and respectthat can draw an apathetic husband or wife back in the direction of commitment. The wrong response in moments of crisis can smother the dying embers of love. On the other hand, human conflict, if properly managed, can be the vehicle for transforming an unstable relationship into a vibrant, healthy marriage. [via]More editions of Love Must Be Tough : New Hope for Marriages in Crisis:
Mentoring: The Ministry of Spiritual Kinshipby Edward G. SellnerISBN 0877934258 (0-87793-425-8)
Softcover, Ave Maria Pr
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The Minister As Shepardby Charles JeffersonISBN 087508706X (0-87508-706-X)
Softcover, Christian Literature Crusade
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Natural Church Development: A Guide to Eight Essential Qualities of Healthy Churchesby Christian SchwarzeISBN 1889638005 (1-889638-00-5)
Hardcover, Churchsmart Resources
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Christian Schwarz has done extensive research world-wide and found that healthy, growing churches seem to share eight quality characteristics. These characteristics are:
Empowering leadership
Gift-oriented ministry
Passionate spirituality
Functional structures
Inspiring worship service
Holistic small groups
Need-oriented evangelism
Loving relationships
Schwarz uses the illustration of a barrel with eight staves to symbolize the eight quality characteristics. The barrel can only hold water to the height of the lowest stave. So too, Schwarz argues, a church can only grow as far as their 'Minimum factor,' which is the lowest of the eight quality characteristics in their church. He challenges churches to resist the temptation to work on improving areas in which they already excel, for by doing this they do not increase their minimum factor or their church quality.
This revised version of Natural Church Development now includes Schwarz's "3 Colors" teaching. [via]More editions of Natural Church Development: A Guide to Eight Essential Qualities of Healthy Churches:
The Pastor in Prayerby SpurgeonISBN 1898787891 (1-898787-89-1)
Softcover, Emerald House Group Inc
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Pastor: The Theology and Practice of Ordained Ministryby William H. WillimonISBN 0687045320 (0-687-04532-0)
Softcover, Abingdon Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Pastor: The Theology and Practice of Ordained Ministry'Book summary:Ordained ministry, says Willimon, is a gift of God to the church--but that doesn't mean that it is easy. Always a difficult vocation, changes in society and the church in recent years have made the ordained life all the more complex and challenging. Is the pastor primarily a preacher, a professional caregiver, an administrator? Given the call of all Christians to be ministers to the world, what is the distinctive ministry of the ordained? When does one's ministry take on the character of prophet, and when does it become that of priest? What are the special ethical obligations and disciplines of the ordained? In this book, Willimon explores these and other central questions about the vocation of ordained ministry.
He begins with a discussion of who pastors are, asking about the theological underpinnings of ordained ministry, and then moves on to what pastors do, looking at the distinctive roles the pastor must fulfill. The book also draws on great teachers of the Christian tradition to demonstrate that, while much about Christian ministry has changed, its core concerns--preaching the word, the care of souls, the sacramental life of congregations--remains the same.
Ordained ministry is a vocation to which we are called, not a profession that we choose. To answer that call is to open oneself to heartache and sometimes hardship; yet, given the one who calls, it is to make oneself available to deep and profound joy as well.
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Pastoral Leadership for Manhood and Womanhoodby Dennis Rainey, Wayne A. GrudemISBN 1581344198 (1-58134-419-8)
Softcover, Good News Pub
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Pastoral Leadership for Manhood and Womanhood'Book summary:As the shepherd of the flock, a pastor has many responsibilitiesfew as great as leading and training families. The pervasive attitude and beliefs of the world have only added stress and confusion to this task. Sixteen highly regarded men and women help bring clarity and guidance to this important issue. They tackle practical topics such as how and why to preach on biblical manhood and womanhood, putting the Internet to use, church discipline, small groups, and handling domestic violence. They discuss the personal applications within the pastor's marriage, and they examine the biblical views of ministering to singles, homosexuality, leadership and submission, and much more. This compilation is thorough, potent, and a must-have for any pastor's library.
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Pastoral Ministry: How to Shepherd Biblicallyby John MacArthurISBN 1418500062 (1-4185-0006-2)
Hardcover, Thomas Nelson Inc
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Pastoral Ministry: How to Shepherd Biblically'Book summary:Encouraging, insightful, and challenging, Pastoral Ministry is designed for a new generation of shepherds who seek to lead with the passion of the apostles. Written by MacArthur and his colleagues at The Master's Seminary, this guide outlines the biblical priorities essential to effective ministry.
Other contributors include: Richard L. Mayhue, James F. Stitzinger, Alex D. Montoya, James M. George, Irvin A. Busenitz, James E. Rosscup, Donard G. McDougall, Robert L. Thomas, David C. Deuel, George J. Zemek, and S. Lance Quinn.
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Pastoral Theology: Essentials of Ministryby Thomas C. OdenISBN 0060663537 (0-06-066353-7)
Softcover, Harper San Francisco
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Pastors at Greater Riskby Neil B. Wiseman, H. B. LondonISBN 0830732373 (0-8307-3237-3)
Softcover, Gospel Light Pubns
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The Pilgrim's Progress Devotional: A Daily Journey Through the Christian Lifeby John Bunyan, Cheryl V. FordISBN 1581340303 (1-58134-030-3)
Hardcover, Good News Pub
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Practical Wisdom for Pastors: Words of Encouragement and Counsel for a Lifetime of Ministryby Curtis C. ThomasISBN 1581342527 (1-58134-252-7)
Softcover, Good News Pub
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The Practical Works of Richard Baxter: An Essay on His Genius, Works, and Times; And a Portraitby Richard BaxterISBN 1877611379 (1-877611-37-9)
Hardcover, Ligonier Ministries Inc
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Preaching and Preachersby D. Martyn Lloyd-JonesISBN 0340206624 (0-340-20662-4)
Softcover, Hodder Religious Division
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Purpose Driven Churchby Rick WarrenISBN 0310208130 (0-310-20813-0)
Softcover, Zondervan
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The Purpose Driven Church: Growth Without Compromising Your Message & Missionby Rick WarrenISBN 0310201063 (0-310-20106-3)
Hardcover, Zondervan
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Purpose Driven Church: Growth Without Compromising Your Message & Mission'Book summary:The Purpose Driven Church has brought focus and direction to more pastors and church leaders than you can count. What a gift!'---John Ortberg, bestselling author Every church is driven by something. Tradition, finances, programs, personalities, events, seekers, and even buildings can each be the controlling force in a church. But Rick Warren believes that in order for a church to be healthy it must become a purpose-driven church, built around the five New Testament purposes given to the church by Jesus. 'The issue is church health, not church growth!' declares Warren. 'If your church is healthy, growth will occur naturally. Healthy, consistent growth is the result of balancing the five biblical purposes of the church.' Rick Warren shares a proven five-part strategy that will enable your church to grow * warmer through fellowship * deeper through discipleship * stronger through worship * broader through ministry * larger through evangelism The Purpose Driven Church shifts the focus away from church building programs to emphasizing a people-building process. Warren says, 'If you will concentrate on building people, God will build the church.' [via]
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Rediscovering Pastoral Ministryby MacArthur, John, Jr., Master's Seminary Faculty Staff, Masters College Faculty StaffISBN 0849910927 (0-8499-1092-7)
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The Reformed Pastorby Richard BaxterISBN 1428622896 (1-4286-2289-6)
Softcover, Kessinger Pub Co
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Reformed Pastor'Book summary:Despite the title, this book is equally informative to those in the pulpit and those in the pew. It was penned when Baxter was unable to attend a meeting of ministers, so he wrote this to them. It covers what it means to take heed to ourselves, to the flock, to spiritual things, to church discipline. He prays for unity and peace in the churches, for greater vigor on the part of everyone in expressing our life in Christ. He proves the importance of family worship and catechism, hope in and expectation of success in all our Christian endeavors, due to the mediatorship of Christ and the indwelling guidance of the Spirit. In this book one discovers the heart of the man. For Baxter was both earnest and insistent upon discovering to a person their spiritual state. He would ask, ''Can you truly say that all the known sins of your past life are the grief of your heart, . . . that you have cast your soul upon Christ alone for the pardon of your sins by His blood? Can you truly say that your heart has turned away from your former sins [so that] you now hate the sins you formerly loved. Can you truly say that you have taken the everlasting enjoyment of God for all your happiness [so that] it has all of your heart, of your love, of your desire and care? . . . Do you daily and principally seek to please God?'' If these questions did not convince him that the person was converted, then he must be made to know how far he fails to measure up to being a Christian. Make him to know how he has despised God. For His view was, ''you must get to his heart, or else you have done nothing.'' He applied this method of catechizing families in his Kidderminster parish, insisting on heads of families learn, then teach their children. There resulted multitudes of conversions during his 14 years there. [via]
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The Reformed Pastor: A Pattern for Personal Growth and Ministryby Richard Baxter, Richard C. Halverson, James M. HoustonISBN 1573832014 (1-57383-201-4)
Softcover, Regent College Pub
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Reforming Pastoral Ministry: Challenges for Ministry in Postmodern Timesby John H. ArmstrongISBN 1581341792 (1-58134-179-2)
Softcover, Good News Pub
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The Salvation of Souls: Nine Previously Unpublished Sermons on the Call of Ministry and the Gospel by Jonathan Edwardsby Jonathan Edwards, Gregory A. Wills, Richard A. BaileyISBN 1581344511 (1-58134-451-1)
Hardcover, Good News Pub
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Shepherding God's Flock: A Handbook on Pastoral Ministry, Counseling and Leadershipby Jay E. AdamsISBN 0310510716 (0-310-51071-6)
Softcover, Zondervan
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The Soulwinnerby C. SpurgeonISBN 1871676959 (1-871676-95-9)
Softcover, Appalachian Bible Co & Christian
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Spiritual Leadershipby Oswald SandersISBN 080248221X (0-8024-8221-X)
Hardcover, Moody Press
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Spiritual Leadership: Principles of Excellence for Every Believerby J. Oswald SandersISBN 0802467997 (0-8024-6799-7)
Softcover, Moody Pub
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Spiritual Leadership: Principles of Excellence for Every Believer'Book summary:With over 500,000 in print, Spiritual Leadership is the perennial favorite for teaching the principles of leadership. In this classic, J. Oswald Sanders illustrates biblical leadership principles through the lives of David, Moses, Nehemiah, the Apostle Paul, David Livingston, and Charles Spurgeon.This world needs more leaders who are guided by God and devoted to Christ. Christianity needs to put forth a powerful voice to be heard above the cacophony of immorality and deception in much of today's leadership. Spiritual Leadership will encourage you to place your talents and powers at His disposal so you can become a leader used for His glory.This timeless classic will equip leaders of all generations to press on in service for Jesus Christ. Spiritual Leadership has easy-to-understand modern language and a study guide to assist each leader as they grow and successfully apply the principles in this book. Prepare to be stretched, challenged, and motivated to apply the leadership principles of character, passion, and especially godliness. Spiritual Leadership is a necessary tool for today's leaders.[via]More editions of Spiritual Leadership: Principles of Excellence for Every Believer:
They Call Me Pastor: How to Love the Ones You Leadby Neil B. Wiseman, H. B. LondonISBN 0830723900 (0-8307-2390-0)
Softcover, Regal Books
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They Smell Like Sheep: Spiritual Leadership for the 21st Centuryby Lynn AndersonISBN 1582292973 (1-58229-297-3)
Softcover, Simon & Schuster
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Under the Unpredictable Plant: An Exploration in Vocational Holinessby Eugene H. PetersonISBN 0802808484 (0-8028-0848-4)
Softcover, Eerdmans Pub Co
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The Unnecessary Pastor: Rediscovering the Callby Eugene H. Peterson, Marva J. Dawn, Peter SantucciISBN 0802846785 (0-8028-4678-5)
Softcover, Eerdmans Pub Co
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Uprooting Anger: Biblical Help For a Common Problemby Robert D. JonesISBN 1596380055 (1-59638-005-5)
Softcover, Presbyterian & Reformed Pub Co
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Visioneering: God's Blueprint for Developing And Maintaining Visionby Andy StanleyISBN 159052456X (1-59052-456-X)
Softcover, Multnomah Pub
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Vision is a preferred future. A destination. Vision always stands in contrast to the world as it is. Visioneering, according to bestselling author Andy Stanley, is a clear mental picture of what could be, fueled by the conviction that it should be. With warm, down-to-earth practicality, Andy Stanley explores the ordinary life of Nehemiah and his God-given vision for accomplishing the extraordinary. He shows how the life of this great ancient visionary, determined to rebuild the ruined walls of Jerusalem, reveals principles that can prepare us to find and follow Gods multifaceted vision for our own lives. Now this bestseller is again available in an attractive, affordable paperback!
Everybody ends up somewhere in life.
You can end up somewhere on purpose!
Visioneering is the engineering of a vision. Its the process one follows to develop and maintain vision. Vision, writes Andy Stanley , is a clear mental picture of what could be, fueled by the conviction that it should be.
In the bestselling Visioneering, Stanley builds a compelling case for the necessity of a clear, God-ordained vision for each of the roles of your life. Whether youre a parent with a vision for your children or a CEO pursuing a corporate vision, Visioneering is the perfect tool to help you develop and maintain Gods unique purpose for your life.
Visioneering is the best book on vision Ive seen. It will put you on track to discovering Gods purpose for your life. In my course The Vision of the Leader, I quote from Andys book more than any other. Visioneering should be on the bookshelf of every pastor, business leader, and parent in America . I heartily endorse it!
Dr. Bruce Wilkinson, Chairman, Dream for Africa
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Andy Stanley, the pastor of more than 15,000, knows a lot of people, and is well aware of the overwhelming and mutual desire nearly every Christian holds to find and fulfill Gods purpose for their lives. This book was written to stir these hearts and move people forward by providing tangible steps to getting from Point A to Point B. As Christians, states Stanley, we do not have a right to take our talents, abilities, experiences, opportunities, and education and run off in any direction we please. This book was written to provide a specific plan for going in the right direction. It truly is Gods blueprint for developing and maintaining personal vision. [via]More editions of Visioneering: God's Blueprint for Developing And Maintaining Vision:
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The Way of the Heartby Henri NouwenISBN 0345463358 (0-345-46335-8)
Softcover, Ballantine Books
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SOLITUDE
"In solitude we become compassionate people, deeply aware of our solidarity in brokenness with all of humanity and ready to reach out to anyone in need . . ."
SILENCE
"Silence first makes us pilgrims. Secondly, silence guards the fire within. Thirdly, silence teaches us how to speak . . ."
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"Prayer, when we are faithful to it and practice it at regular times, slowly leads us to an experience of rest and opens us to God's active presence . . ." [via] 
The Way of the Heart: Desert Spirituality and Contemporary Ministryby Henri J.M. NouwenISBN 0060663308 (0-06-066330-8)
Softcover, Harpercollins
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Helen Prejean, C.S.J., author of Dead Man WalkingHenry J.M. Nowuen, one of the greatest of all spiritual writers, invites us to search deeply for the well-springs that nourish true ministry in his classic The Way of the Heart. Interweaving the solitude, silence, and prayer of the fifth-century Egyptian Desert Fathers and Mothers with our contemporary search for an authentic spirituality, The Way of the Heart not only leads us to a fuller encounter with God, but to a more creative ministry with our fellow human beings. Here is one of the most profound works from a writer known for his fresh and perceptive insightsand who stands alongside C.S. Lewis and Thomas Merton as an essential Christian scholar and thinker.
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Working the Angles: The Shape of Pastoral Integrityby Eugene H. PetersonISBN 0802802656 (0-8028-0265-6)
Softcover, Eerdmans Pub Co
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The Wounded Healerby Henri J.M. NouwenISBN 0385148038 (0-385-14803-8)
Softcover, Bantam Dell Pub Group
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The Wounded Healer: Ministry in Contemporary Societyby Henri J.M. NouwenISBN 0385028563 (0-385-02856-3)
Hardcover, Doubleday
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