Religious ministry and clergy Books
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. Mainline to the Future Congregations for the 21st
Book SynopsisWhile others lament the declining attendance of mainline churches and blame it on an out-of-date tradition, Jackson Carroll offers a more hopeful perspective, arguing that they key to future vitality can be found in the same tradition. According to Carroll, the tension between tradition and change has always been part of the Protestant...
£19.00
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. The Witness of Preaching Third Edition
Book SynopsisThis is a newly revised edition of one of the standard introductory preaching textbooks on the market today. Beginning with a solid theological basis, veteran preacher and best-selling author Thomas G. Long offers a practical, step-by-step guide to writing a sermon. Long centers his approach around the biblical concept of witness. To be a...
£31.50
Abingdon Press An Introduction to Pastoral Care
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£21.74
Church House Publishing Patterns for Baptism
Book SynopsisPatterns for Baptism brings together all of the authorized Common Worship baptismal material, alongside practical guidance and commentary, to help you confidently create services appropriate to local needs and contexts.Modelled on the widely-used New Patterns for Worship, it offers a theological and pastoral introduction to baptism today and outlines the structures of baptism services within and without Holy Communion, at a Service of the Word, or as part of Morning or Evening Prayer.An extensive resource section contains material for each part of the baptism service, with additional prayers, readings and introductions for each season of the liturgical year, as well as a set of sample baptism services in a range of different scenarios. It provides inspiring ideas for bringing together words and actions, symbols and signs, music and movement to enrich pastoral practice and deepen Christian formation.
£999.99
Harvest House Publishers,U.S. Learning to Lead Like Jesus
Book SynopsisA faithful life and humble spirit make you a leader worth following. Boyd Bailey shows how you can mirror Jesus's heart and make a positive difference in those around you. Lean on the Lord and see lives transformedbeginning with your own!
£12.59
Baker Publishing Group Mission Drift The Unspoken Crisis Facing Leaders
Book SynopsisTwo nonprofit leaders show organizations how to stay true to their Christian mission, and offer tools for getting back on track if "drifting."
£11.69
Baker Publishing Group Lead Like Christ
Book SynopsisAs a Christian, does your leadership approach look any different from that of those who don't follow Christ? Rather than focusing on the nuts and bolts of management, Lead like Christ looks closely at how leaders can imitate the greatest Leader of all. This step of humility and obedience will result in powerful, long-lasting change in your leadership role.
£11.69
Thomas Nelson Publishers KJV Holy Bible Large Print with 53000
Book SynopsisThis classic large print KJV Bible includes center-column references and uses Thomas Nelson’s exclusive KJV Comfort Print type, which was designed to be the most readable at any size.Enjoy the beauty of the King James Version in a large print format and featuring Thomas Nelson''s custom KJV Comfort Print. But you won’t have to sacrifice study features for readability. This edition is complete with center-column references, book introductions, a concordance, words of Christ in red, and full-color maps.Features include: The Presentation page is a special place to personalize this special gift by recording a memory or note Bible book introductions provide a concise overview of the background and historical context of the book about to be read Center-column references allow you to find related passages quickly and easily
£42.75
Baker Publishing Group The Master Plan of Discipleship
Book SynopsisDive deep into the heart of Acts with bestselling author, disciplemaker, and evangelist, as you discover what it means to be a disciple and learn about the core of Christianity.
£11.39
Baker Publishing Group The Shaping of Things to Come
Book SynopsisThis forward-thinking book presents an innovative vision of how the church can be more relevant and responsive to the spiritual hunger seen in the Western world.
£16.19
Baker Publishing Group Strategic Pastoral Counseling A ShortTerm
Book SynopsisPastors frustrated with inadequate counseling time and training will appreciate this elegantly simple counseling model. Thoroughly revised with two new chapters.
£15.29
Baker Publishing Group Performance In Preaching
Book SynopsisContributors from leading seminaries provide biblical, theological, and historical foundations for attending to performative aspects of preaching a sermon.Table of ContentsContentsIntroduction (Jana Childers and Clayton J. Schmit )1. The Truth and Truthfulness: Theological Reflections on Preaching and Performance (Marguerite Shuster)2. Preaching, Performance, and the Life and Death of "Now" (Paul Scott Wilson)3. At the Intersection of Actio Divina and Homo Performans: Embodiment and Evocation (Alyce M. McKenzie)4. Performative Language and the Limits of Performance in Preaching (John M. Rottman)5. Reversal of Fortune: The Performance of a Prophet (Mary Donovan Turner)6. Performance and the New Testament in Preaching (Ronald J. Allen)7. The Use of the Body in the Performance of Proclamation (Todd Farley)8. Finding Voice in the Theological School (Richard F. Ward)9. The Preacher's Creative Process: Reaching the Well (Jana Childers)10. What Comes Next? Performing Music and Proclaiming the Word (Clayton J. Schmit)11. The Musicality of Black Preaching: Performing the Word (William C. Turner Jr.)12. Performance Study in Service to the Spoken Word in Worship (Charles L. Bartow)Index
£17.09
Baker Publishing Group The Coming Revolution in Church Economics Why
Book SynopsisOur entire understanding of funding and sustainability must change.Tithes and offerings alone are no longer enough to provide for the needs of the local church, enable pastors to pursue opportunities, or sustain long-term ministry impact. Growing financial burdens on the middle class, marginal increases in contributions to religious organizations, shifting generational attitudes toward giving, and changing demographics are having a negative impact on church budgets. Given that someday local churches may be required to pay taxes on the property they own and/or lose the benefit of soliciting tax-deductible gifts, the time to pivot is now. What''s needed is disruptive innovation in church economics.For churches to not only survive but thrive in the future, leaders must learn to leverage assets, bless the community, empower entrepreneurs, and create multiple streams of income to effectively fund mission. You''ll learn why you should and how to do so in The Com
£12.59
Moody Publishers Holiness Abridged PB Moody Classics Its Nature
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£8.35
Kregel Publications,U.S. Invitation to Biblical Preaching Proclaiming
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£22.09
BRF (The Bible Reading Fellowship) Making Disciples in Messy Church
Book SynopsisThis is a book that helps church leaders think through how to go about creating long-term communities for those who go along to Messy Church. It gives church leaders the theology and practical steps for a longer-term strategy to ensure that Messy Church and those who come along are given the right nurturing environment to grow and flourish.Trade ReviewMessy Church is a gift from God, one of the Holy Spirit's wonderful surprises, where a step of faith by one very ordinary church has opened the way for more than a thousand others to engage with families who had no serious connection to a church. No one anticipated that the story publicised in the first Fresh Expressions DVD in 2006 would take on such a life of its own. Messy Church is now a movement in its own right, within the wider Fresh Expressions movement. This book, from Paul Moore, the vicar of that church, presents insights from the oldest member of this young family of churches. They are insights from which all who are committed to disciple-making can benefit. Those who have been unsure of Messy Church, who would like it to be less messy, and who wonder if it really is church, have frequently raised the question of discipleship. How can you possibly make disciples among all that mess, especially if you meet just once per month? On the contrary, I have always believed that Messy Church is as valid a fresh expression of church as any of the many other models and examples. Because of this, I have always been convinced that the secrets of making disciples through Messy Church lay within the gift itself, in the DNA of the original idea given by the Holy Spirit, and that they would emerge over time. The temptation to bolt on ideas from a different model in order to answer questions or solve apparent problems about disciple-making has always been misguided. It is also evidence of impatience. As the gift of Messy Church has been unwrapped during its early years, the secrets have begun to be revealed. The Messy Church world is not closed to learning from other sources. Paul draws helpfully from Scripture, from ancient tradition, from other mission practitioners and researchers, from educational theory and from the worldwide Messy family. But, above all, he draws from the underlying values of Messy Church. He tells us not so much how to make disciples through Messy Church as how to create Messy Church as a disciple-making culture, which is much more important. He sets realistic expectations about the time it takes to journey from no church connection to active faith. He robustly defends intergenerational learning. He wants parents equipped to take responsibility for their children's spiritual development, and team members to see Messy Church as their church, not just the place where they volunteer once a month. I suspect that there may be even more to be unpacked from this surprising gift over the coming years, but for now this will do very well. Bishop Graham Cray Archbishops' Missioner and Leader of the Fresh Expressions TeamWritten with clarity and conviction, Making Disciples in Messy Church is a timely and helpful book for a movement that is deeply serious about discipleship. Drawing on biblical, monastic and catechetical approaches, the book contains much wisdom and inspiration for those seeking to make disciples in all forms of church, not just the phenomenon that is Messy Church. The affirmation of the places of family and community in discipleship formation is especially welcome. I warmly and wholeheartedly commend this book. Andrew Roberts, Methodist Minister and Director of Training for Fresh ExpressionsDiscipleship is probably the biggest single issue the Church needs to grapple with in our present times. This book has some vital things to say on this central issue, not only to those interested in Messy Church but to all churches. My advice would be: read it, think about what you read and then apply it in your own situation. David Male, Director of the Centre for Pioneer Learning, CambridgeMessy Church is growing from a single fresh expression of church into a whole movement of mission. Making Disciples in Messy Church brings vital wisdom culled from scripture and from experience to all involved in making disciples. Its lessons are vital for all those engaged in Messy Church and for all those involved in making disciples. Steven Croft, Bishop of SheffieldThe Messy Church movement is fantastic, helping connect people to Christ and his church through community and creativity. Paul has been on the journey with Messy Church since the start, and in this fascinating book shows how Messy Church is not only reaching people with the Gospel, it is raising up disciples across the world. Canon Mark Russell, CEO Church Army A joy to read and a contemporary Epistle from a Paul of our time, Making Disciples in Messy Church is a timely and essential read for all who are serious about building upon the good connections to the local community made through Messy Church and seeking how to making disciples in our contemporary age. Stephen Lindridge, Fresh Expressions Methodist Connexional Missioner Paul Moore writes out of first-hand experience. To this he brings deeper and wider thought. The book brings disparate things together in one place: various frameworks to assess progress in discipleship, lively material from a wide range of Scripture, some ecumenical perspectives and sensible questions to ponder. It ends with solid practical suggestions and knocks on the head the critique that Messy Church has no answers to questions of discipleship. It deserves to be read and applied. George Lings, Director of the Sheffield Centre
£999.99
BRF (The Bible Reading Fellowship) Extreme Crafts for Messy Churches
Book SynopsisFully revised and expanded new editionExtreme Mess is the world ready for this? I am!' Lucy Moore, founder of Messy ChurchIn this fully revised and expanded new edition, Barry Brand and Pete Maidment offer 80 activities for Messy Church sessions, carefully crafted to appeal to male as well as female participants. They challenge the assumption that Messy Church ''isn''t really for men or boys'' and offer approaches to engage men and boys in an intentional way. Featuring sections on Big Stuff, Construction, Science, Arty and Edible Crafts, this book provides inspiration for creating a Messy Church that everyone will love to be part of.
£9.49
Academy Chicago Publishers That Undeniable Longing
Book SynopsisTedesco became a priest and then realized that he was gay.Trade ReviewA rare and fascinating look into the soul of a man desperately searching for his happiness in others and in the church before finally turning to himself. - Tony McEwing, Fox News
£17.05
"Heart of Oak" Seeing the Big Picture
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£8.98
AuthorHouse The Ministry of the Gatekeeper
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£13.09
Crossway Books Memoirs of an Ordinary Pastor The Life and
Book SynopsisA memorable firsthand account of not only the sacrifices and triumphs of full-time ministry but of a brutal, little-known era in North American church history.
£999.99
Crossway Books Biblical Theology
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£10.79
Crossway Books Reformed Preaching
Book SynopsisThis robust treatment of Reformed experiential preaching by experienced pastor and professor Joel Beeke explores what experiential preaching is, examines sermons by key preachers in history, and shows how experiential preaching can best be done today.
£23.99
Crossway Books 10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask about
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£10.44
Xlibris Coming FaceToFace with the Enemy
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£15.02
1517 Media Hear Us Out: Six Questions on Belonging and
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£13.59
Pickwick Publications Simul Sanctification
£25.64
Xulon Press Relevant and Timeless
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£11.88
Wipf & Stock Publishers Ethical Approaches to Preaching
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£20.58
D.C. Press Publishing Small Batch Discipleship: Embrace Your Greater
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£11.39
Church House Publishing Calling All God's People: A theological
Book SynopsisCalling All God’s People offers a theological starting point to reflect on your calling and the calling of all God’s people. It shows that whoever we are, whether young or old, wherever we are from, we are all invited to join in with God’s life-affirming and transforming work. Calling All God’s People explores three key themes from the Christian tradition – calling, discipleship and ministry – and includes real-life stories to help you imagine what calling looks like for different people in different contexts, as well as questions to ponder individually or in groups. It aims to broaden your imagination and help you ask how God might involve you in a transforming vision for the whole of life.
£6.06
Christian Focus Publications Ltd Teaching 1 & 2 Thessalonians: From Text to
Book SynopsisIn a day when church planting is back in fashion, here is Paul speaking to a newly planted fellowship. In a day when Christians in the West are finding themselves under growing pressure from the surrounding culture, here is Paul encouraging a church facing strong opposition. This book enables the leader to apply practical theology to specific situations that still affect the church today. This is the latest addition to the Teaching the Bible series.Trade ReviewThe task of moving from the text of Scripture to clear and faithful exposition is challenging. This series of excellent guides aims to help the Bible teacher to observe what is there in the text, and prepare to convey its significance to contemporary hearers. In this way these volumes often do more than the weightier technical commentaries. It is like having the guidance of an experienced coach in the wonderful work of rightly handling the word of truth. -- John Woodhouse (Retired Principal and Lecturer in Doctrine and Old Testament, Moore College, Sydney, Australia)The Teaching series is a great resource for Bible study leaders and pastors, indeed for any Christian who wants to understand their Bible better. -- Mark Dever (Senior Pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church and President, 9Marks.org, Washington, DC)The need of the hour is Bible knowledge. When knowledge fails, faith fails, and we are shaped instead by cultural forces alien to God. This teaching series, written by skilled and trustworthy students of God's word, helps us to understand the Bible, believe it and obey it. I commend it to all Bible readers, but especially those whose task it is to teach the inspired word of God. -- Peter Jensen (Retired Archbishop of Sydney, Sydney, Australia)... a five star, must-buy book. From the highly concise introductions to the general themes of the books and the well-crafted choice of sermon series outlines, this handbook to your future sermon series provides preachers with an excellent tool kit to get them started. -- Churchman JournalNorth India desperately needs men and women who will preach and teach the Bible faithfully and PT's Teaching series is of great value in encouraging them to do just that. -- Isaac Shaw (Executive Director, Delhi Bible Institute, New Delhi, India)
£8.54
Christian Focus Publications Ltd Burning Hearts: Preaching to the Affections
Book SynopsisAffection is often a neglected theme in our generation of Bible believing Christians. It has not always been so. Previous generations thought a great deal about the centrality of the heart in the Christian life and the need to preach to it. This book will prove a valuable resource as we learn about the place of the affections in our walk with Christ and in preaching Him to ourselves and others.Trade ReviewFor some, this little book will be a healthy reminder; for others, it will revolutionize their preaching. -- D. A. Carson (Emeritus Professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, Illinois)It has not only convinced me of the importance of preaching to the affections, but has also inspired me to think that I must and can do this better. -- Vaughan Roberts (Rector of St Ebbe's, Oxford and Director of Proclamation Trust)Messrs Moody & Weekes, with plenty of good sense, would encourage us preachers to reach the hearts of our listeners... Are they making a timely point? I think they are. -- Dick Lucas (Formerly Rector of St Helen's Bishopsgate, London)...offers a wise reminder that the truth of a sermon - no matter how logically and accurately it reflects Scripture - denies the power of the Word if there is no intention to affect the heart of the listener. -- Bryan ChapellThis book turns on the lights, helping preachers understand how hearts and lives can be affected by truth. I'm thrilled to see this book, handling such an important subject so well. -- Michael Reeves
£7.59
Christian Focus Publications Ltd Held in Honor: Wisdom for Your Marriage from
Book SynopsisAre you ever disappointed in your spouse? Do you fight? Do you disagree about money, sex, or in-laws? What if the very struggles you are facing were addressed by thoughtful Christians hundreds of years ago?In Held in Honor, you will find 50 devotional reflections on marriage carefully selected from 2,000 years of church history. Alongside each inspiring historical quote is a brief introduction to the person quoted and an accompanying biblical reflection.You are not alone in your marriage. The Lord has provided encouragement, correction, and hope in his Word. Held in Honor aims to strengthen you by pointing you to the promises of God's Word and by showing you how past generations have applied this life-giving message to their own marriages.Trade Review... This is historical theology at its best. Biblical, practical, wonderfully helpful and really enjoyable. -- Alistair Begg (Senior Pastor, Parkside Church, Chagrin Falls, Ohio)Plummer and Haste's Held in Honor: Wisdom for Your Marriage from Voices of the Past is a collection of writings on marriage from Christian theologians, pastors, and authors. The work is a delight to read on many levels. Those who value church history will appreciate the profound reflections on marriage from some of the greatest Christian minds of the past. Those who seek to understand Scripture's teaching on marriage will be rewarded and those who wish to be challenged to live with greater devotion toward God and his or her spouse will find many practical insights. The authors present a realistic understanding of marriage, highlighting its joys and sorrows, as well as its triumphs and trials. I highly recommend this book. -- Michael L. Bryant (Dean, School of Christian Studies, Charleston Southern University, Charleston, South Carolina)If you're looking for something to read on marriage, whether alone as a husband or a wife, as a single person preparing for marriage, or as a couple reading together, I think that this devotion would be a great choice for you. Rather than seeking out modern wisdom on marriage, you're turning back to 2,000 years of church history and gaining wisdom and insight from two millennia of Christian thinkers.With that historical focus, coupled with the short nature of the devotions (2 pages each), I believe that this will be a great resource to any man or woman, single or married, to gain a better understanding of what a biblical marriage looks like, and what it means for marriage to be "held in honor by all" (Heb. 13:4). -- Zack Ford, Youth Pastor at Grace Bible Church, Mountain City, GeorgiaAs a woman engaged to be married for the first time (in my mid-50s), who loves classic Christian writings and devotional literature, I have found this book to be a treasure trove. A sweet and timely source of wisdom as I seek to honor Christ in a new season and station of life. -- Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth (Author and founder & host of Revive Our Hearts)What a delightful mix of historical wisdom, biblical truth, and real-world application. In these pages you'll hear the early church martyr Ignatius tell you, "Marriage is God's good gift." Keep reading and you'll see how good and glorious of a gift it is. -- Stephen J. Nichols (President, Reformation Bible College, CAO Ligonier Ministries, Sanford, Florida)Held in Honor is an easy to read devotional drawing on the wisdom of the past concerning the many issues related to marriage and how scripture speaks to them. This is an enjoyable read and proves that Christians of the past have as much to teach us about marriage as those in the present. This book will help you gain a greater appreciation for voices of the past in regards to the churches teaching on marriage. -- The Journal for Biblical Manhood and WomanhoodGood books on marriage are hard to find, but in Held in Honor, Robert Plummer and Matt Haste have taken an expedition through church history to bring back the finest gems of biblical teaching on marriage. Accompanied by biographical sketches and the authors' own commentary, this book will challenge, encourage, convict, and inspire every wife to cherish her marriage and prize her husband. -- Carolyn Mahaney (Author of Feminine Appeal, Blogger at www.girltalkhome.com)... a wonderful resource for Christians as they seek to live out their marriages in a way that glorifies God and exalts the Gospel. -- R. Albert Mohler (President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky)... Theologically informative and instructive and yet devotional in approach, it makes a fine contribution to contemporary Christian reflection on a most important institution. -- Carl R. Trueman (Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies, Grove City College, Pennsylvania)In my eight years of marriage I have found great joy in reading to Shannon Deane before we go to bed each night. I think I just found my favorite book to read to her! We are half way through reading HELD IN HONOR by Dr. Robert Plummer and Matt Haste and we have already been tremendously blessed because of it. Each chapter is only two pages long which makes it easy reading each night, even when you are tired. You are presented with a short bio from someone in church history along with a quote they have made about marriage. The quotes themselves have been amazing and helpful to see that people have struggled with the same difficulties in marriage for 2,000 years! It actually makes you feel quite sane.The authors then present you with a devotional follow up that brings clarity to the quote by directing your eyes to the Scriptures. There are challenging questions posed that if asked to your spouse will lead to deep conversations that bring edification and change in your marriage. This book is fun to read! -- Andy Deane, Dean, Calvary Chapel Bible College, CaliforniaThis inspiring collection of excerpts on marriage with accompanying devotionals will make stimulating reading for engaged and married couples and even singles... Highly recommended! -- Andreas Köstenberger (Founder of Biblical Foundations and co–author of ‘Equipping for Life’ and ‘God’s Design for Man & Woman’)I do not know of a more interesting and scholarly book to recommend for a marriage-focused devotional... Buy this book, treasure it on your nightstand, and don't forget to pass it to your sons and daughters as their marriage date approaches. -- Daniel Montgomery (Founder and CEO of Leadership Reality and author of ‘Leadership Mosaic’ and ‘How to be Present in an Absent World’)
£8.99
Inter-Varsity Press Bonhoeffer, Christ and Culture
Book SynopsisDietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945) was one of the most compelling theologians of the twentieth century. A complex mix of scholarship and passion, his life and writings continue to fascinate and challenge Christians worldwide. He was a pastor and profound teacher and writer on Christian theology and ethics, yet was also involved in the resistance against Hitler which plotted his assassination. Bonhoeffer graduated from the University of Berlin and earned his doctorate in theology at the age of twenty-one. While pursuing postgraduate work at New York's Union Theological Seminary his life and ministry was profoundly influenced by his unanticipated involvement with the African American Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem during that time. Protesting the unconstitutional interference by Hitler of the established national Protestant church and the persecution of the Jews, and rejecting the alignment of the German Christian movement with the Nazi regime, Bonhoeffer became head of an underground seminary for the resisting Confessing Church in Germany. At the 2012 Wheaton Theology Conference, Bonhoeffer's thought and ministry were explored in stimulating presentations. Bonhoeffer's views of Jesus Christ, the Christian community, and the church's engagement with culture enjoyed special focus. Throughout it is clear that in the twenty-first century, Bonhoeffer's legacy is as provocative and powerful as ever.
£13.29
Christian Focus Publications Ltd Teaching Romans: Volume 2: Unlocking Romans 9–16
Book SynopsisThere are commentaries and there are books on preaching – but very few books that combine elements of both to enable the preacher or Bible teacher to prepare a series on specific sections of scripture.This series gives the Bible teacher suitable tools to understand the context of Biblical books; doctrinal themes; the methods of interpretation; the key interpretation points and how to communicate that message for the hearer.Whilst very useful for preachers, this book is also aimed at equipping small group study leaders, youth workers and other Bible teachers.Trade Review... This series of excellent guides aims to help the Bible teacher to observe what is there in the text, and prepare to convey its significance to contemporary hearers... It is like having the guidance of an experienced coach in the wonderful work of rightly handling the word of truth. -- John Woodhouse (Retired Principal and Lecturer in Doctrine and Old Testament, Moore College, Sydney, Australia)... This teaching series, written by skilled and trustworthy students of God's word, helps us to understand the Bible, believe it and obey it. I commend it to all Bible readers, but especially those whose task it is to teach the inspired word of God. -- Peter Jensen (Retired Archbishop of Sydney, Sydney, Australia)... the structure of each chapter is extremely helpful. After analysing and explaining the meaning of the text, the author moves from text to teaching. In this section the basic theme and aim are clarified and pointers to application made. This is perhaps what lifts these volumes beyond the limits of a normal commentary. It is also what Bible teachers and study leaders will find most attractive about them. -- Evangelicals NowNorth India desperately needs men and women who will preach and teach the Bible faithfully and PT's Teaching series is of great value in encouraging them to do just that. -- Isaac Shaw (Executive Director, Delhi Bible Institute, New Delhi, India)The Teaching series is a great resource for Bible study leaders and pastors, indeed for any Christian who wants to understand their Bible better. -- Mark Dever (Senior Pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church and President, 9Marks.org, Washington, DC)
£10.19
New Growth Press The Child Safeguarding Policy Guide for Churches and Ministries
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£22.09
ATF Press Of Good Comfort: Martin Luther's Letters to the
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£24.69
Crossway Books The Biggest Story Verse Cards
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£11.25
Muddy Pearl Lead
Book SynopsisThe moment Jesus kneels with a towel and bowl to wash his disciples' feet. The point where he looks Peter in the eye and predicts betrayal. That intimate, urgent prayer to the Father for the disciples. That resolute strength before the Sanhedrin, before Pilate, before the crowd. The cross. The talk with Mary in the Garden. The walk with Peter at Galilee. The later chapters of the Gospel of John form what is for many the deepest and most moving accounts of all Scripture. They also form a detailed description of Jesus' final days and hours on earth, Jesus final instructions to his team as he prepares to hand on his ministry. Karl Martin mines this incredibly rich vein of Scripture to draw lessons for leadership, leadership in Jesus' way. Leadership in the way of Jesus is about humility, about investing your life in your team, about facing betrayal, about dying to self, about handing on, about succession. Ultimately, true leadership is not about seeing others serve your dream - it is about seeing others released into the dreams, the gifting and calling that the Lord has placed on their lives. It is about something beyond you. This deceptively profound, honest and practical book gives great insight for leaders - challenge for younger leaders, encouragement for mid-life leaders, and refreshment for the mature leaders - and what may be some of the most significant lessons of their leadership life.
£12.99
Faithlife Corporation The Care of Souls
Book Synopsis2020 Christianity Today Book Award Winner for Church/Pastoral Leadership 2019 TGC Ministry Book of the Year Winner Drawing on a lifetime of pastoral experience, The Care of Souls is a beautifully written treasury of proven wisdom which pastors will find themselves turning to again and again. Harold Senkbeil helps remind pastors of the essential calling of the ministry: preaching and living out the Word of God while orienting others in the same direction. And he offers practical and fruitful advice—born out of his five decades as a pastor—that will benefit both new pastors and those with years in the pulpit. In a time when many churches have lost sight of the real purpose of the church, The Care of Souls invites a new generation of pastors to form the godly habits and practical wisdom needed to minister to the hearts and souls of those committed to their care.
£17.09
Baker Publishing Group The Essential Guide to Healing Equipping All
Book SynopsisSharing inspiring and exciting stories grounded in Scripture, Bill Johnson and Randy Clark lay out practical and proven step-by-step guidance for ministering in healing and how to understand your authority, receive and relay words of knowledge, and more!
£12.34
Baker Publishing Group On Being a Leader for God
Book SynopsisOne of the most trusted pastors and writers of our time addresses leaders' primary challenges with sagely biblical advice and inspires them to become all God called them to be.
£11.39
Marian Press Consecration to St. Joseph: Year of St. Joseph
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Multnomah Press Humility: True Greatness
Book Synopsis“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” —1 Peter 5:5 A battle rages within every one of us every day. It’s the clash between our sense of stubborn self-sufficiency and God’s call to recognize that we’re really nothing without Him. It’s pride versus humility. And it’s a fight we can’t win without looking repeatedly to Christ and the cross. C. J. Mahaney raises a battle cry to daily, diligently, and deliberately weaken our greatest enemy (pride) and cultivate our greatest friend (humility). His thorough examination clarifies misconceptions, revealing the truth about why God detests pride and turns His active attention to the humble. Because pride is never passive, defeating it demands an intentional attack. The blessing that follows is God’s abundant favor. “This is the one to whom I will look: he who is humble and contrite in spirit.” —Isaiah 66:2, ESV God clearly states that He is drawn to the humble. He’s also clear that He opposes the proud. These two, humility and pride, cannot coexist. Where one is fostered, the other is defeated. Which will you pursue? When you acknowledge the deception of pride and intentionally humble yourself, you become free to savor abundant mercies and unlikely graces. You will find a new life is yours—a life God richly favors. A God-glorifying life you don’t want to miss.
£13.59
Crossway Books The Pastor and Counseling
Book SynopsisWritten as a step-by-step guide for pastors, this practical book provides an overview of the pastoral counseling process and offers suggestions for cultivating a culture of discipleship in a church. A 9Marks book.
£10.44
Crossway Books WordFilled Womens Ministry
Book SynopsisLaying a robust biblical foundation and addressing a host of practical issues related to women's ministry in the local church, this book features contributions from a number of prominent Bible teachers, including Gloria Furman, Nancy Guthrie, Kathleen Nielson, and Susan Hunt.
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Zondervan Your First Two Years in Youth Ministry
Book SynopsisSince forever altering the course of the youth ministry world with his best-selling, groundbreaking book, Purpose-Driven® Youth Ministry, Doug Fields’ mind—but especially his heart—has been focused on the many unique needs of new youth workers. Doug translated his passion, insight, and vision for his beloved “rookies” into what you’re now reading, Your Fist Two Years in Youth Ministry—hands-down the most comprehensive companion to not only surviving, but also thriving, during the most crucial phase of youth ministry. Employing his renowned wisdom and humor—as if you and Doug were chatting over a long, relaxing meal—the author disarmingly relates stories and principles from his own successes and failures over 20-plus years in youth ministry. In the end, he offers treasure troves of practical advice, all in the hope that new youth workers can travel a smoother path and achieve real longevity in a church culture that all too oftTable of Contentsacknowledgments essay writer profiles before you dig in [13] 1. where do i start? committing to the essentials [19] “In 1979 I was a rookie youth worker with no idea what I was doing. I took teenagers to R-rated movies; I had a Jacuzzi party in the baptismal because a 12-year-old thought it would be fun…Thankfully, a lot has changed...” 2. why do i feel this way? dealing with discouragement [41] “Discouragement may be the single most powerful feeling that entices great women and men to exit prematurely from youth ministry.” 3. how do i stay spiritually fresh? establishing a heart foundation [63] “Being connected to God on a daily basis is more important than any youth ministry semi-nar you attend or any book you read.” 4. what’s most important to students? being with them [81] “As you begin your youth ministry, please keep in mind that programs only exist to build and strengthen relationships with God and with one another! Relationships are key to a healthy ministry!” 5. how do i work with parents? becoming family friendly [103] “This is an important chapter conceived through struggle and pain. I’d love to save you from some of the hurt I’ve caused and experienced.” 6. why all the conflict? dealing with difficult people [127] “During my years of leadership, I’ve experienced enough tension to fill an entire book. I’ve shed tears, caused tears, avoided conflict, started conflict, confronted conflict, confronted loudly, made enemies, gained supporters. Sometimes I’ve been right, but often I’ve been wrong.” 7. who’s the leader? understanding submission and supervision [149] “When I struggle in my relationships with those in authority over me, it’s often because I’m criticizing others when I should be critical of myself. I need to consider the log in my own eye before I point out the speck in another person’s eye. (Have you read that somewhere?)” 8. where do i get help? working with a team of leaders [171] “My greatest joy and most difficult task is building a team of other adults who will love students and disciple them…If you find, develop, and empower leaders, you’ ll be a valuable asset to your church and set yourself up for success in future youth ministry.” 9. can students handle responsibility? investing in student leaders [195] “If you allow students to lead, you’ ll have the privilege of encouraging, validating, and shap-ing their faith.” 10. are we doing the right thing? evaluating youth ministry programs [213] “You may be thinking, ‘Why evaluate? I’ve barely started my ministry?’ The earlier you get in the habit of performing regular check-ups, the healthier your ministry will be. You don’t want to wait for major decay to appear in your ministry before you act.” 11. how do i make changes? navigating the phases of change [235] “Change has a way of making or breaking youth ministry leaders, especially within their first two years…You have no easy, magic-formula, works-every-time procedure to imple-ment change, but you can take some definitive actions to minimize conflict.” 12. what do i do now? defining a realistic job description for your first two years [255] “If you don’t know what’s expected, you’re doomed to fail. Expectations exist, whether spoken or not, and you need to discover them to be effective and stay healthy.” epilogue [277] appendix a - youth ministry staff commitment form [279] appendix b - 10 frequently asked questions [281]
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