"This book will prove to be a spiritual tonic for pastors." —Thomas R. SchreinerThis book offers pastors examples of long-term faithfulness in ministry and practical wisdom from veteran pastors for real-life issues.Attending to your personal spiritual life (Tim Keller)Leaving a church(D. A. Carson)Crafting sermons week after week(Bryan Chapell)Facing criticism(Dan Dorian...

Do you long for an intimate relationship with your Creator, but He seems elusive? Perhaps it is because something utterly essential is missing—the fear of the Lord. Don’t let this frighten you. Fearing God is very different than being afraid of God. It’s the key to everything.Holy Fear is not a topic you’ll hear much about these days. But if you want to build a faith that stands strong through troubled times, you cannot afford to ignore this book.In The...

How are parents to raise children so they don’t become Pharisees (legalists) or prodigals (rebels)? It’s all about grace-filled, gospel-driven parenting, says the mother/daughter team of Elyse Fitzpatrick and Jessica Thompson. Christian parents, in their desire to raise godly children, can drift toward rule-centered discipline. There is, however, a far more effective method—a grace-motivated approach that begins with the glorious truth of God’s love for sinners.In Give Them Gra...

Once you have discovered who God made you to be you will never want to be anyone else.Every person on the planet was born for significance, created by God to make a difference in His kingdom. Fulfilling God's purpose is a lifelong endeavor, but it comes with a cost.God is a perfect Father who looks for chances to pour blessings into the lives of His children. But He is also a Father who loves us and doesn't want to increase our blessing beyond what we have t...

Powerfully honest prayers for every challenge in your life.We know God is there for us. He calls to us and encourages us to entrust our troubles and questions to His care. But so many of us struggle with translating our pain, desires, and hopes into words. In this book of powerful prayers, internationally respected pastor and bestselling author Dr. Charles Stanley helps you start conversations with God in a transparent, honest, and humble way that will deepen your ...

The Apostle Paul declares his own need for ongoing discipline and diligence, lest after preaching to others he would become disqualified (1 Corinthians 9:27). If one can be disqualified from effective ministry, it stands to reason that there is also a process of becoming qualified. What is involved in becoming (and staying) a...vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work (2 Timothy 2:21)?The great challenge of spiritual leadership is not sim...

Effective leadership is important. Nowhere is this more true than in the church. Jeramie Rinne offers readers a concise overview of the Bible's teaching on spiritual leadership, setting forth an easy-to-understand "job description" for elders that is focused on enabling pastors and church leaders to effectively shepherd their congregations. Giving practical guidance to new elders and helping church members better understand and support their spiritual leaders, this conversational book emph...

Before ascending to heaven, Jesus instructed his followers to "make disciples of all nations." But what does this command actually entail? What does it look like for Christians to care for one another's spiritual well-being and growth? In this introduction to the basics of discipling, veteran pastor and author Mark Dever uses biblical definitions and practical examples to show how Christians can help one another become more like Christ every day. The eighth volume in the 9Marks: Building H...

Any church leader knows the qualifications for elders and deacons are articulated in the Bible, but that same leader also knows that actually finding other leaders who fulfill the biblical qualifications is difficult. While many books analyze and debate the finer points of church government, few have been written on both elders and deacons, and fewer still successfully show how to identify and reproduce legitimate leaders and willing servants throughout the ranks of the church bod...

It’s not a mystery why some churches grow, some remain stagnant, and others decline. The biblical principles for spiritual multiplication are evident in the pages of the Scriptures . . .if we’ll only notice them.InA Spirit-Empowered Church, Alton Garrison points us to the heart of dynamic church growth: creating Spirit-empowered disciples who are involved in five activities—connect, grow, serve, go, and worship—to change individuals, families, and communities with ...

Checklist for Life is the ultimate handbook for living a successful, joy-filled life. In addition to a brief narrative, each chapter of this interactive handbook contains:An "I Will" checklist of heart and attitude reinforcementsA "Things to Do" checklist of action pointsA "Things to Remember" section of Scripture verses and applicable quotes from famous and not-so-famous people.Topics addressed include everyday miracles, prayer, pu...

Amid a society where wealth is often the measurement of success, popular author Warren Wiersbe unpacks the book of Ephesians to prove the countercultural nature of the Gospel. Through helpful illustrations and analysis, he opens your eyes to the riches that believers already have, frequently without knowing or taking advantage of them.Ultimately, believers have salvation, and with this gift comes many other blessings. You have the Holy Spirit empowering you for the work of the King...