"What a refreshing book! Imagine a church whose primary emphasis is to make people "feel at home." I wish every young pastor could read this book. Thanks, Lee, for a wonderful reminder of what the church is to be."-Erwin W. Lutzer, Pastor Emeritus, The Moody Church, ChicagoIs your church acting like an organization or a home?You love your church, but you wonder if it could be more. There’s a greeting team, but is t...

Grace is the credential that lets us park close to people's hearts.When Christ calls a pastor He instills a kind of heightened instinct for grace; what we call a shepherd's heart. However, pastors often become disoriented by leadership demands, congregational expectation, and the wounds of ministry. They forget how to use the grace of Christ in the everyday work of pastoring.Through striking word pictures and stories that resonate with every pastor, this book will reinvigorate past...

Books on leadership in various aspects of life and work abound. But are the principles upon which these books are grounded biblical? Do they describe the best way for Christians to lead, knowing that they function as ambassadors for Christ as they facilitate meetings, lead people, and manage projects?On Being a Leader for God covers numerous topics that are relevant to Christian leadership in this and every era, including obedience, faithfulness, character, maturity, abili...

In this book, two leading ministry experts place the missional church conversation in historical perspective and offer fresh insights for its further development. They begin by providing a helpful review of the genesis of the missional church and offering an insightful critique of the Gospel and Our Culture Network's seminal book Missional Church, which set the conversation in motion. They map the diverse paths this discussion has taken over the past decade, identifying four prima...

What is the gospel? Bryan Chapell explains that the gospel is the message that God sent a savior to rescue broken people, restore creation’s glory, and rule over all with compassion and justice. This new booklet from the Gospel Coalition examines the gospel’s proclamation that the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ provides for those who believe all that God requires and leads to eternal life.But this ancient, unfolding story of salvation is not limited to personal spiritual re...

The church of Jesus Christ is the locus of God’s plan for creation—a plan to reclaim all things for his glory. In The Church: God’s New People, Savage shows how it is within this corporate body that the larger dimensions of God’s plan for creation receive breathtaking definition.This booklet examines hallmarks of the universal church, including unity and love toward God and man, giving practical shape to each characteristic as it is manifested in the local body. Because th...

The Difference Between Seasons In Your Life Is Simply...Your Wisdom. Each of the 365 Wisdom Keys were birthed into Dr. Murdocks heart by The Holy Spirit. Begin a new season in your life today...unleash The Wisdom of God and see your life become changed forever. Includes 365 Scriptures on The Word of God and a Daily Reading Bible Schedule. Also Available In Spanish #SB-165 La Llave De La Sabiduría Devocional Also Available In Portuguese #PB-165 As Chaves Da Sabedoria Devocoes Diarias Also...

If the apostle Paul had not punctuated his words with images of the armor of God or the racecourse, would we so easily remember his instruction? The march on Washington might have become nothing more than a ragged hike across a majestic mall if Martin Luther King, Jr. had not led us through a "dream" and onto a "mountaintop."Such is the power of illustrations. They contain a hidden dynamic of living that captures our attention and furthers our understanding in a way that no other s...

Staying Power is for anyone who is contemplating or who has already embarked on the adventurous but challenging journey of ministry leadership. It is especially written to help pastors and ministry leaders go the distance. The attrition rate for pastors is extraordinarily high. Clearly the role is incredibly testing and a high degree of resilience is required. This book examines the areas of vulnerability that cause many leaders to stumble or give up and discusses ways of overcoming them.

Proven Methods for Churches to Attract and Engage Young PeopleOne question faces every church leader looking to the future: How do we attract younger generations? Many things have been tried, but in this book, church consultant David Stark shares practical methods that have been proven to work in a variety of congregations.Stark helps leaders identify and use their church's strengths to engage millennials, even those with negative views of Christianity. Bas...

Pastoral ministry is more challenging than ever with unique, complicated burdens and expectations some have not experienced in previous generations. Because of this, the number of pastors who start with a great zeal for the work, quickly crash and burn and are left with a battered faith and family. This book seeks to identify those unique challenges, diagnose the problem, propose a biblical solution, and then guide the pastor and his family to embrace these challenges while shepherding the...

Have You Ever Thought About Establishing A Personal Prayer Room? Discover these life-changing facts...30 Important Facts You Should Know About Places / 15 Keys To Entering The Secret Place / What Is Not Included In The Secret Place. This teaching on The Secret Place is possibly the most life-changing, revolutionizing teaching you may experience during your lifetime.