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7 Practices of Effective Ministryby Reggie Joiner, Lane JonesISBN 1590523733 (1-59052-373-3)
Hardcover, Multnomah Pub
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› Find signed collectible books: '7 Practices of Effective Ministry'Book summary:Theres no scoreboard in the sanctuary, and the only plate is probably for the offering. But every church leader needs to know how to win, and every congregation needs to know when to cheer. This insightful book speaks to every church leader who yearns for a simpler, more effective approach to ministry. An engaging parable about one overwhelmed pastor is followed by an overview of seven successful team practices, each one developed and applied in a ministry setting. Reinforced by relevant discussion questions, these clear, easy, and strategic practices can turn any ministry into a winning team.
Your ministry is perfectly designed to produce the results you are currently experiencing. If you are satisfied with those results, you dont need this book. If not, its time for a change.
Like your own personal trainer, 7 Practices of Effective Ministry is an insightful guide for any leader who yearns for a simpler, more effective approach to ministry. Here are seven strategic principles that when put into play will bring focus and clarity to everything you do and turn your ministry into a winning team.
Story Behind the Book
Looking for ways to help pastors faced with hectic lives and depleted resources, Andy Stanley, Reggie Joiner, and Lane Jones decided to write a parable about the complicated life of a local pastor. Rather than come straight at those in ministry with formulas and lists, they engage readers in an effort to have them identify with the character.
For many years, I practiced and taught church growth. What I have witnessed as a member at North Point takes church growth to a whole new level. Andy and his team communicate principles that will add value to you and the church you love.
-John C. Maxwell, founder, The INJOY Group
Every professional athlete recognizes the value of solid coaching. The best are always working to get better. From what Ive seen at North Point, these seven practices can improve the game of any church in America.
-John Smoltz, Cy Young Award-winning pitcher
The practices covered in this book are down-to-earth, practical, and come from real difference-makers who know what church leadership is all about. Andy, Reggie, and Lane have definitely hit the ball out of the park with the 7 Practices of Effective Ministry.
-Ed Young, Jr., senior pastor, Fellowship Church [via]More editions of 7 Practices of Effective Ministry:
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Breaking the Missional Code: When Church Can Become Missionary in Your Communityby Ed Stetzer, David PutmanISBN 0805443592 (0-8054-4359-2)
Hardcover, B & H Pub Group
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Breaking the Missional Code: When Church Can Become Missionary in Your Community'Book summary:[via]Across North America, many pastors are excited to see churches growing as they achieve their mission to connect the message of the gospel with the community at large. Still others are equally frustrated, following the exact same model for outreach but with lesser results. Indeed, just because a "missional breakthrough" occurs in one place doesnt mean it will happen the same way elsewhere.
One size does not fit all, but there are cultural codes that must be broken for all churches to grow and remain effective in their specific mission context. Breaking the Missional Code provides expert insight on church culture and church vision casting, plus case studies of successful missional churches impacting their communities.
"We have to recognize there are cultural barriers (in addition to spiritual ones) that blind people from understanding the gospel," the authors write. "Our task is to find the right way to break through those cultural barriers without removing the spiritual and theological ones."
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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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Called to the Ministryby Edmund ClowneyISBN 0875521444 (0-87552-144-4)
Softcover, Presbyterian & Reformed Pub Co
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Christ-Centered Preaching: Redeeming The Expository Sermonby Bryan ChapellISBN 0801027985 (0-8010-2798-5)
Hardcover, Baker Pub Group
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The Christian Counselor's Manualby Jay Edward AdamsISBN 0801000718 (0-8010-0071-8)
Hardcover, Baker Book House
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Christian Counselor's Manual'Book summary:The Christian Counselor's Manual is a companion and sequel to the author's influential Competent to Counsel. It takes the approach of nouthetic counseling introduced in the earlier volume and applies it to a wide range of issues, topics, and techniques in counseling: *Who is qualified to be a counselor? *How can counselees change? *How does the Holy Spirit work? *What role does hope play? *What is the function of language? *How do we ask the right questions? *What often lies behind depression? *How do we deal with anger? *What is schizophrenia? These and hundreds more questions are answered in this comprehensive resource for the Christian counselor. A full set of indexes, a detailed table of contents, and a full complement of diagrams and forms make this an outstanding reference book for Christian counselors. [via]
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The Christian Counselor's Manual: The Practice of Nouthetic Counselingby Jay E. AdamsISBN 031051150X (0-310-51150-X)
Hardcover, Zondervan
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The Christian Ministryby Charles BridgesISBN 0851510876 (0-85151-087-6)
Hardcover, Banner of Truth
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Classical Pastoral Careby Thomas C. OdenISBN 0801067626 (0-8010-6762-6)
Softcover, Baker Books
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Collaborative Ministryby Loughlan SofieldISBN 087793360X (0-87793-360-X)
Softcover, Ave Maria Pr
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Competent to Counsel: Introduction to Nouthetic Counselingby Jay E. AdamsISBN 0310511402 (0-310-51140-2)
Hardcover, Zondervan
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Competent to Counsel: Introduction to Nouthetic Counseling'Book summary:A Classic in the Field of Christian Counseling Competent to Counsel has helped thousands of pastors, students, laypersons, and Christian counselors develop both a general approach to Christian counseling and a specific response to particular problems. Using biblically directed discussion, nouthetic counseling works by means of the Holy Spirit to bring about change in the personality and behavior of the counselee. As Dr. Jay Adams points out in his introduction, 'I have been engrossed in the project of developing biblical counseling and have uncovered what I consider to be a number of important scriptural principles. . . . There have been dramatic results. . . . Not only have people's immediate problems been resolved, but there have also been solutions to all sorts of long-term problems as well.' Since its first publication in 1970, this book has gone through over thirty printings. It establishes the basis for and an introduction to a counseling approach that is being used in pastors' studies, in counseling centers, and across dining room tables throughout the country and around the world [via]
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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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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:
Don't Waste Your Lifeby John PiperISBN 1581344988 (1-58134-498-8)
Softcover, Good News Pub
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Don't Waste Your Life'Book summary:It's easy to slip through life without taking any risks-without making your life count. But life ought not be wasted. You don't need to know a lot of things to make a lasting difference in the world, but you do have to know the few, great, unchanging, and glorious things that matter and be willing to live and to die for them.
John Piper's plea to a generation is, "Don't waste your life!" This book is a passionate call to make your life count for eternity. He acknowledges that there are risks for those who seek to make a lasting difference by faith, yet he believes that they are risks worth taking for the cause of the Gospel.
Each book includes a DVD featuring Piper speaking on this topic. If you believe that to live is Christ and to die is gain, read this book, learn to live for Christ, and grab the opportunity to make your life matter!
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Don't Waste Your Life Study Guideby John PiperISBN 1581348703 (1-58134-870-3)
Softcover, Crossway Books
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Earth and Altar: The Community of Prayer in a Selfbound Societyby Eugen H. PetersonISBN 0877843341 (0-87784-334-1)
Softcover, Intervarsity Pr
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The Effective Pastor/a Practical Guide to the Ministryby Robert C. AndersonISBN 0802463614 (0-8024-6361-4)
Softcover, Moody Pub
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Effective Pastors for a New Century: Helping Leaders Strategize for Successby James E. MeansISBN 0801063027 (0-8010-6302-7)
Softcover, Baker Pub Group
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The Elder And His Workby David Dickson, Philip Graham Ryken, George Kennedy McFarlandISBN 0875528864 (0-87552-886-4)
Softcover, Presbyterian & Reformed Pub Co
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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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The Guide to Practical Pastoringby C. Sumner WempISBN 0840752717 (0-8407-5271-7)
Hardcover, T. Nelson
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Homiletics And Pastoral Theologyby William G. T. SheddISBN 1417916427 (1-4179-1642-7)
Softcover, Kessinger Pub Co
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Homiletics And Pastoral Theology'Book summary:1867. Originally presented as lectures. Contents: Homiletics-Relation of Sacred Eloquence to Biblical Exegesis; Distinctive Nature of Homiletics, and Reasons for Its Cultivation; Fundamental Properties of Style; General Maxims for Sermonizing; Special Maxims for Sermonizing; The Different Species of Sermons; The Nature and Choice of a Text; The Plan of a Sermon; Extemporaneous Preaching; The Matter, Manner and Spirit of Preaching; Reciprocal Relations of Preacher and Hearer; Liturgical Cultivation of the Preacher; Pastoral Theology-Definition of Pastoral Theology; Religious Character and Habits of the Clergyman; Intellectual Character and Habits of the Clergyman; Social and Professional Character of the Clergyman; Pastoral Visiting; and Catechising. [via]
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How Long, O Lord?: Reflections on Suffering and Evilby D. A. CarsonISBN 0801031257 (0-8010-3125-7)
Softcover, Baker Academic
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How to Break Growth Barriers: Capturing Overlooked Opportunities for Church Growthby Carl F. George, Warren BirdISBN 0801038537 (0-8010-3853-7)
Softcover, Baker Pub Group
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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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The Minister As Shepardby Charles JeffersonISBN 087508706X (0-87508-706-X)
Softcover, Christian Literature Crusade
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The Minister's Funeral Handbook: A Complete Guide to Professional & Compassionate Leadershipby Robert BlairISBN 0801009847 (0-8010-0984-7)
Softcover, Baker Pub Group
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Ministries of Mercy: The Call of the Jericho Roadby Timothy J. KellerISBN 0875522173 (0-87552-217-3)
Softcover, Presbyterian & Reformed Pub Co
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Ministry in an Oral Culture-Living With Will Rogers, Uncle Remus, and Minnie Pearlby Tex SampleISBN 066425506X (0-664-25506-X)
Softcover, Presbyterian Pub Corp
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Ministry Through Word and Sacramentby Thomas C. OdenISBN 0801067642 (0-8010-6764-2)
Softcover, Baker Books
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On Being a Pastor: Understanding Our Calling and Workby Alistair BeggISBN 0802431194 (0-8024-3119-4)
Softcover, Moody Pub
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The Pastor: His Life and Workby Charles U. WagnerISBN 0872270017 (0-87227-001-7)
Softcover, Regular Baptist Pr
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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 Counselby Thomas C. OdenISBN 0801067650 (0-8010-6765-0)
Softcover, Baker Books
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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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The Preacher and Preaching: Reviving the Art in the Twentieth Centuryby Samuel T. LoganISBN 0875522947 (0-87552-294-7)
Hardcover, Presbyterian & Reformed Pub Co
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Preaching and Preachersby D. Martyn Lloyd-JonesISBN 0340206624 (0-340-20662-4)
Softcover, Hodder Religious Division
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Preaching and Preachers'Book summary:'Some may object to my dogmatic assertions; but I do not apologize for them. Every preacher should believe strongly in his own method; and if I cannot persuade all of the rightness of mine, I can at least stimulate them to think and to consider other possibilities. I can say quite honestly that I would not cross the road to listen to myself preaching, and the preachers whom I have enjoyed most have been very different indeed in their method and style. But my business is not to describe them but to state what I believe to be right, however imperfectly I have put my own precepts into practice. I can only hope that the result will be of some help, and especially to young preachers called to this greatest of all tasks, and especially in these sad and evil times. With many others I pray that 'The Lord of the harvest may thrust forth' many mighty preachers to proclaim 'the unsearchable riches of Christ!'' [via]
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Preaching: How to Preach Biblicallyby John MacArthurISBN 1418500046 (1-4185-0004-6)
Hardcover, Thomas Nelson Inc
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Preaching the Whole Bible As Christian Scripture: The Application of Biblical Theology to Expository Preachingby Graeme GoldsworthyISBN 0802847307 (0-8028-4730-7)
Softcover, Eerdmans Pub Co
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Preaching the Whole Bible As Christian Scripture: The Application of Biblical Theology to Expository Preaching'Book summary:While strong, gospel-centered preaching abounds, many Christian pastors and lay preachers find it difficult to preach meaningfully from the Old Testament. This practical handbook offers help. Graeme Goldsworthy teaches the basics of preaching the whole Bible in a consistently Christ-centered way.
Goldsworthy first examines the Bible, biblical theology, and preaching and shows how they relate in the preparation of Christ-centered sermons. He then applies the biblical-theological method to the various types of literature found in the Bible, drawing out their contributions to expository preaching focused on the person and work of Christ.
Clear, complete, and immediately applicable, this volume will become a fundamental text for teachers, pastors, and students preparing for ministry. [via]More editions of Preaching the Whole Bible As Christian Scripture: The Application of Biblical Theology to Expository Preaching:
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Purpose Driven Churchby Rick WarrenISBN 0310208130 (0-310-20813-0)
Softcover, Zondervan
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Purpose Driven Church'Book summary:The thesis of The Purpose Driven Church is that when churches think first about their health, growth is sure to follow. "If your church is healthy," writes Rick Warren, "growth will occur naturally. Healthy, consistent growth is the result of balancing the five biblical purposes of the church." These five purposes are to "Love the Lord with all your heart," "Love your neighbor as yourself," "Go and make disciples," "[Baptize] them," and "[Teach] them to obey." And those purposes can only be accomplished, argues Warren, when church leaders stop thinking about church-building programs and shift their focus to a "people-building process" involving fellowship, discipleship, worship, and evangelism. Warren, the founder of the fastest-growing Baptist church in American history, has taught seminars to thousands of pastors from all over the world, many of whom have successfully implemented his techniques. [via]
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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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The Pursuit of Holinessby Jerry BridgesISBN 157683932X (1-57683-932-X)
Softcover, Navpress Pub Group
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Pursuit of Holiness'Book summary:Be holy, for I am holy, commands God to His people. But holiness is something that is often missing in the Christian's daily life. In Pursuit of Holiness, Jerry Bridges explains how God has equipped us to lead holy lives, how reason and emotion influenc [via]
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Softcover, Walker Large Print - The Pursuit of Holiness: ISBN 089109430X (0-89109-430-X)
Softcover, Navpress - The Pursuit of Holiness: ISBN 0891099409 (0-89109-940-9)
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The Pursuit of Holiness: Study Guideby Jerry BridgesISBN 1576839885 (1-57683-988-5)
Softcover, Navpress Pub Group
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Pursuit of Holiness: Study Guide'Book summary:Holiness should mark the life of every Christian. But holiness often is hard to understand. In this companion study guide to The Pursuit of Holiness by Navigator author Jerry Bridges , you can discover the Bible's guidelines for holy living. As you develop a deeper relationship with God, you will learn more about His character, grow in maturity, and understand the role the Holy Spirit plays in your pursuit of holiness.⬢ 12 lessons [via]
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Rediscovering Expository Preachingby Master's Seminary Faculty Staff, MacArthur, John F., Jr., Richard L. Mayhue, Robert L. Thomas, Masters College Faculty StaffISBN 0849909082 (0-8499-0908-2)
Hardcover, Nelson Incorporated, Thomas
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Rediscovering Expository Preaching'Book summary:John MacArthur and other distinguished teachers of preachers respond to the apostle's mandate in this comprehensive treatment of expository preaching. Dr. MacArthur's well-known passion for the Scriptures is combined with the vision and expertise of other faculty members at The Master's Seminary to produce a definitive statement on how to unfold the meaning of God's Word effectively to today's congregation. [via]
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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 Marriageby Douglas WilsonISBN 1885767455 (1-885767-45-5)
Softcover, Canon Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Reforming Marriage'Book summary:How would you describe the spiritual aroma of your home? The source of this aroma is the relationship between husband and wife. Many can fake an attempt at keeping God's standards in some external way. What we cannot fake is the resulting, distinctive aroma of pleasure to God.
Reforming Marriage does what few books on marriage do today: it provides biblical advice. Douglas Wilson points to the need for obedient hearts on the part of both husbands and wives. Godly marriages proceed from obedient hearts, and the greatest desire of an obedient heart is the glory of God. [via]
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Resident Aliens: Life in the Christian Colonyby Stanley Hauerwas, William H. WillimonISBN 0687361591 (0-687-36159-1)
Softcover, Abingdon Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Resident Aliens: Life in the Christian Colony'Book summary:In this bold and visionary book, two leading Christian thinkers explore the "alien" status of Christians in today's world and offer a compelling new vision of how the Christian church can regain its vitality, battle its malaise, reclaim its capacity to nourish souls, and stand firmly against the illusions, pretensions, and eroding values of today's world. Hauerwas and Willimon call for a radical new understanding of the church. By renouncing the emphasis on personal psychological categories, they offer a vision of the church as a colony, a holy nation, a people, a family standing for sharply focused values in a devalued world. [via]
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Shared Wisdom: A Guide to Case Study Reflection in Ministryby Jeffrey H. Mahan, Barbara B. Troxell, Carol J. AllenISBN 0687383358 (0-687-38335-8)
Softcover, Abingdon Pr
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Spiritual Depression: Its Causes and Cureby David Martyn Lloyd-JonesISBN 0802813879 (0-8028-1387-9)
Softcover, Eerdmans Pub Co
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Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian LifeISBN 0891096582 (0-89109-658-2)
Hardcover, Navpress Pub Group
Find This BookBook summary:Drawn from a rich heritage, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life will guide you through a carefully selected array of disciplines including:
- Scripture reading
- Prayer
- Worship
- Scripture meditation
- Evangelism
- Serving
- Stewardship of time and money
- Scripture application
- Fasting
- Silence and solitude
- Journaling
- Learning
By illustrating why the disciplines are important, showing how each one will help you grow in godliness, and offering practical suggestions for cultivating them, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life will provide you with a refreshing opportunity to become more like and grow in character and maturity.
Includes bonus chapter taken from Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life Study Guide by Donald S. Whitney.
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Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Lifeby Donald S. WhitneyISBN 1576830276 (1-57683-027-6)
Softcover, Navpress Pub Group
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life'Book summary:Drawn from a rich heritage,Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life will guide you through a carefully selected array of disciplines including:⬢ Scripture reading⬢ prayer⬢ worship⬢ Scripture meditation⬢ evangelism⬢ serving⬢ stewardship of time and money⬢ Scripture application⬢ fasting⬢ silence and solitude⬢ journaling⬢ learning By illustrating why the disciplines are important, showing how each one will help you grow in godliness, and offering practical suggestions for cultivating them, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life will provide you with a refreshing opportunity to become more like and grow in character and maturity. [via]
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Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life: A Study Guide Based on the Bookby Donald S. WhitneyISBN 0891097597 (0-89109-759-7)
Softcover, Navpress Pub Group
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Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life/Ten Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Healthby Donald S. WhitneyISBN 1576833305 (1-57683-330-5)
Softcover, Navpress Pub Group
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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:
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A Step-By-Step Guide to Church Marketing Breaking Ground for the Harvestby George BarnaISBN 0830714049 (0-8307-1404-9)
Softcover, Regal Books
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The Supremacy of God in Preachingby John PiperISBN 0801065046 (0-8010-6504-6)
Softcover, Baker Pub Group
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Supremacy of God in Preaching'Book summary:According to Warren Wiersbe, The Supremacy of God in Preaching "'calls us back to a biblical standard for preaching, a standard exemplified by many of the pulpit giants of the past, especially Jonathan Edwards and Charles Spurgeon." This newly revised edition is an essential guide for preachers who want to stir the embers of revival. Piper focuses his study on the example of Jonathan Edwards as an illustration of a leader who submitted to God.[via]More editions of The Supremacy of God in Preaching:
Thoughts on Family Worshipby James W. Alexander, Don KistlerISBN 1573580813 (1-57358-081-3)
Hardcover, Soli Deo Gloria Pubns
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Turning Vision into Actionby George BarnaISBN 0830718664 (0-8307-1866-4)
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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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Understanding People: Deep Longings for Relationshipby Lawrence J. CrabbISBN 0310226007 (0-310-22600-7)
Hardcover, Zondervan
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Understanding People: Deep Longings for Relationship'Book summary:Understanding People 'Every attempt to help people must first begin with an effort to understand people,' says Dr. Larry Crabb. 'And the only fully reliable source of information on that topic is the Bible.' In this Gold Medallion Award-winning classic, Dr. Crabb affirms the power of the Scriptures to address the intricacies and deep needs of the human heart. Exploring the inseparable link between spiritual and psychological realities, Understanding People offers a vital lens on how we're put together---who we really are and what makes us tick in our relationships with other people, with God, and with ourselves. In three parts, this book first points us to the Bible as our source of insight into perplexing heart issues. Then it helps us come to grips with our brokenness as God's image-bearers, and it shows how we can reclaim our ability to reflect him in our growth toward maturity and healed relationships. [via]
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War of Words: Getting to the Heart of Your Communication Strugglesby Paul David TrippISBN 0875526047 (0-87552-604-7)
Softcover, Presbyterian & Reformed Pub Co
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With a Shepherd's Heartby John R. SittemaISBN 0965398102 (0-9653981-0-2)
Softcover, Reformed Fellowship Inc
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Words to Winners of Soulsby Horatius BonarISBN 0875521649 (0-87552-164-9)
Softcover, Presbyterian & Reformed Pub Co
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Words to Winners of Souls'Book summary:Horatius Bonar was born into a long line of ministers who have served a total of 364 years in the Church of Scotland. voluminous and highly popular author. He also served as the editor for "The Quarterly journal of Prophecy" from 1848 to 1873 and for the "Christian Treasury" from 1859 to 1879. In addition to many books and tracts wrote a number of hymns, many of which, e.g., "I heard the voice of Jesus say" and "Blessing and Honor and Glory and Power," became known all over the English-speaking world.
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1. The Importance of a Living Ministry....................................3
2. The Minister s True Life and Walk.......................................7
3. Past Defects .....................................................................11
4. Ministerial Confession.....................................................16
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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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