When I speak about “unmistakable,” it references God, not us. We stand amazed at His mercy, forgiveness, and patience. We are utterly unworthy of any of His interventions in our lives.My dear friend Jack says it best in his foreword to the book: “Turn these pages slowly and swallow these words carefully as you take in what God is still doing today. Roy’s story pulls you into the darkest corridors of pain and through the most impossible of barriers to witness what the Almighty does ...

A thoroughly revised and updated edition of one of the most trusted and authoritative strategic resources for church leadersIn this second edition of his groundbreaking book, Kennon Callahan identifies the twelve essential qualities of successful, growing churches and offers all congregations a way to unlock their potential for effective ministry. The Twelve Keys program balances practical planning with theological understanding to help churches function more effectively as they se...

Helps ministers deal with ethical decisions and dilemmas. Answers questions concering ethics in three featured parts: The basis for Christian Ethics, Scipture, Ethics and Church Doctrine, and Ethics in Practical Ministry.

Few works of the enemy are so destructive, so wrenching to the body of Christ as division in a church congregation. The reasons are many and include ambition, bitterness, and jealousy. Once a wedge is driven into the heart of a church, the congregation and pastor are usually destroyed by bitterness, gossip, rebellion and even hatred.Until now wounded flocks and broken pastors have had little direction for healing. With candor and insight, Francis Frangipane exposes the true force t...

The joy of ministry is lost in the terror of being ill equipped for daily tasks. This book leads the way, providing clear plans for the daily tasks of effectively leading a congregation.Make or Break Your Church in 365 Days helps pastors develop competency in the daily task of leading congregations by answering two fundamental questions:• What must be done in the first 365 days of a pastor’s tenure?• What is the optimal way to structure a daily work life to affect c...

In order to help pastors and other Christian leaders to lovingly lead God’s flock to Jesus Christ and into God’s mission, Scott Thomas and Tom Wood clarify a process of coaching and shepherding that is rooted in the patterns of the Good Shepherd himself, a process in which leaders stir up the gifts, passion, and calling upon others’ lives. This book addresses the needs of the leader, his or her sinful tendencies, and church leadership issues. It directs the leader to the person and work of...

When church and culture look the same...For the many Christians eager to prove we can be both holy and cool, cultural pressures are too much. We either compartmentalize our faith or drift from it altogether—into a world that’s so alluring.Have you wondered lately:Why does the Western church look so much like the world?Why are so many of my friends leaving the faith?How can we get back to our roots?

**3 Emergent Theology Response Books in 1!**Includes best selling books:•Reimagining the Kingdom: The Generational Development of Liberal Kingdom Theology from Schleiermacher to McLaren•The Gospel of Brian McLaren: A New Kind of Christianity for a Multi-Faith World•Reimagining the Christian Faith: Exploring the Emergent Theology of Doug Pagitt, Peter Rollins, Samir Selmanovic, and Brian McLarenOn February 8, 20...

The cliché is that those who do not learn from the mistakes of the past are doomed to repeat them. But Thabiti Anyabwile contends that it is not the mistakes we must study; it is the people who have overcome them. So he presents three of the most influential African-American pastors in American history who can teach us what faithful ministry entails.Lemuel Haynes (1753-1833) reminds pastors that eternity must shape our ministry. Daniel A. Payne (1811-1893) stresses the importance o...

In your journey through life, what better partner could you ask for than God Himself? When you walk with God, He is always there to support you, no matter how rough your path.As in any partnership, each member plays his or her role. God, of course, is the Senior Partner and provides His tremendous assets for you, the junior partner. The Almighty takes care of everything, as long as you maintain your share of the duties. This book spells out the responsibilities of both partners thr...

Brian Watts lives in Langley, B.C., Canada with his wife, Rosalind. He has two married daughters, Rachel and Caroline, and four grandchildren. He is the pastor of The King’s Community Church. He has also written “What do you Learn in School?” (published by Destiny Image). Many of the themes pursued in “The Treasure in the Field” are developed further in the other resources made available on the church’s web site: www.tkc.com.

The first comprehensive resource for pastoral care in the face of disastera vital resource for clergy, seminarians, pastoral counselors and caregivers of all faith traditions.This essential resource for clergy and caregivers integrates the classic foundations of pastoral care with the unique challenges of disaster response on community, regional and national levels.Offering the latest theological perspectives and tools, along with basic theory and skills from the best disaster res...