Church Leadership

We have a leadership problem, and we all know it. When we look at our churches, we see two glaring problems: a lack of qualified leaders, and a general mistrust of leadership as a response to sinful leadership. But churches need leaders. What do we do? The answer is in The Leadership Formula.

Apocrypha is a Greek word that means "something hidden". The term is often used for writings of the church that are not generally accepted as authentic or inspired. It is unclear what the motivation was for writing many of these works. But often they fill in gaps of information where the Bible is silent.

“You have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead.” – Jesus (Revelation 3:1) What if the biggest obstacle to the gospel today isn’t atheism, politics, or secular culture—but the Church itself? In Pseudo Church, Josh Hunt sounds a wake-up call to believers who are tired of going through the motions. With pastoral insight and a heart for renewal, Hunt explores why so many churches seem full—but spiritually empty. He tells the stories we’ve all heard: people who used to go to church but left—not because of theology, but because of unkindness, coldness, and lifelessness. ...

In *What Makes a "Bad" Pastor Bad?*, Rev. Juan M. Pérez presents a candid and thought-provoking exploration into the fundamental aspects of pastoral leadership that can lead to unhealthy churches and spiritually unfulfilled congregations. With over four decades of ministry and counseling experience, Rev. Pérez delves into the nuances of pastoral behavior, focusing on the often-overlooked omissions rather than blatant misconduct. This comprehensive guide dissects various dimensions of pastoral roles, including theological soundness, communication skills, leadership style, personal conduct,...

Once upon a time there was a version of our faith that was practically...irresistible. But that was then. Today we preach, teach, write, and communicate as if nothing has changed. As if “The Bible says it” still settles it. It’s time to hit pause on much of what we’re doing and consider the faith modeled by our first-century brothers and sisters who had no official Bible, no status, and humanly speaking, little chance of survival. What did they know that we don’t? What made their faith so compelling, so defensible, so irresistible? Buckle up...you’re about to find out.

If it's good, it must be God. Right? These days the terms good and God seem synonymous. We believe that what's generally accepted as good must be in line with God's will. Generosity, humility, justice - good. Selfishness, arrogance, cruelty - evil. The distinction seems pretty straightforward. But is that all there is to it? This audiobook will do more than ask you to change your behavior. It will empower you to engage with God on a level that will change every aspect of your life.

Christians with poor people skills wreak havoc in local churches, miss divine opportunities, and cause themselves unnecessary stress and anxiety. Part of maturing as a Christian has to do with becoming more skillful at dealing with others. This skill set does not typically come naturally, but it can be learned. People Skills for Christians can help. WARNING: Your lack of skill with people can rob you of happiness, health, and financial success. In People Skills for Christians, Tony gives practical tools you can use right now to fix (and avoid) many of the common problems Christians face ...

This classic of Mormon literature is based on a series of theological lectures by Talmage, which were created for use in religious education. James E. Talmage was an English chemist and geologist, who moved to the United States and became a prominent figure in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. This book provides commentary and doctrinal references for each of Joseph Smith's Thirteen Articles of Faith that form the core beliefs of the LDS Church.

Evangelism is not only misunderstood, it is often unpracticed. Many Christians want to share the gospel with others, but because those Christians don't grasp the fundamentals of witnessing, they feel intimidated and incapable of sharing the truth of the gospel. Yet those believers fail to recognize that God has already established who and how we are to evangelize. In The Gospel and Personal Evangelism, Dr. Mark Dever seeks to answer the four basic questions about evangelism that many Christians ask: Who should we evangelize? How should we evangelize? What is evangelism? Why should we evangelize?

American Christianity teaches the centrality of the individual: my will, my experiences, my decision, my heart, my work, and my dedication. Yet we couldn't be more unaware that Christ and His saving and comforting work are being lost. Our minds and hearts are captivated in some way by those who often preach the Christian instead of Christ.

God has a plan, a purpose. This purpose is not an afterthought, not a Plan B, not a panic response to the Fall of Man. Instead this plan was conceived in the heart of God way back in eternity past. This plan is quite simply – The Church. God's life, God's blessing, God's anointing flows into and through His Church. We serve an awesome God, a God far bigger than our concept or understanding of Him. He is the unfathomable God, the unknowable God, the unapproachable God and the unseen God. And yet God’s plan and purpose from eternity past was to make Himself understood, knowable, ...

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly every church in the US has had to adopt new ministry strategies, including digital technologies they may have avoided before. In Hybrid Church, James Emery White asks churches to see this as a positive and keep a dual physical and digital strategy to reach a post-Christian culture in a digital age.

Relevant and Practical Ways on how to Disciple, Coach, Mentor and Connect with the Next Generation (Ages 15 to 30)! Discover the nine most influential role models and mind molders that are currently discipling and shaping the hearts & minds of the younger generation! Rediscover the true purpose of discipleship the way Jesus portrayed it to His twelve disciples, which is coaching & mentoring in a personal way! Relevant and practical ways to reach out and to engage the younger generation in your church! Radical and Biblical insight on captivating the hearts of the 15 to 30 year olds (Gen-Y & ...

Based on a large-scale research study of small group pastors, leaders, and members, Leading Small Groups That Thrive gives church leaders both what they want - practical, straightforward, actual small group member voices and experiences, and compelling guidance on how to build transformational groups complemented with real-life examples and data of successful small groups - and what they need - substantial, challenging insights and a data-driven model grounded in the latest research on church small groups.

What exactly is kingdom discipleship? Kingdom discipleship is not simply attending weekly church gatherings, or being a good Christian, or merely reading your Bible and being consistent in your prayer life, or hiding behind your good works, but rather demonstrating and exemplifying Christ in you and Christ through everything you do. Are you doing the Lord’s business until He comes? And Jesus said to them, “Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?” Luke 2:46 “True kingdom disciples never graduate from the school of discipleship; rather, they ...

“This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.” ~ Matthew 26:28 What if everything you need had already been paid for? Journey into the heart of the gospel, where the eternal blood of Christ speaks on your behalf, breaking every curse, healing every wound, and securing your eternity. Learn how to apply the blood through faith and declaration, inviting the Holy Spirit’s explosive power into every area of your life—mind, body, relationships, and destiny. This is more than a book—it’s an invitation to live victoriously, anchored in the ...

If leadership is influence, then no leader has had greater influence on the world than Jesus Christ—and the distinct markers of His leadership style are practical, learnable skills that anyone can apply today. The Leadership Style of Jesus examines the strategies and actions modeled by Jesus and identifies eighteen principles of Christlike character every leader needs.

The first in Joe Thorn's three book series on the confession, nature, and expression of the Church, The Heart of the Church explores the center of the Church's life and identity: the gospel. Useful for training in membership classes, discipleship groups, and elder boards - The Heart of the Church is at once theological, practical, and experiential. Listeners will not simply be informed, but led to believe in, rejoice in, and be transformed by the truth of God for his gathered people.

The key to effective church leadership is the ability to be a nonanxious presence. This is not a technique; it is a way of being. It is deceptively simple, but tremendously difficult. Yet, if you are willing to take the journey, you can lead change in even the most challenging contexts.

The Heart of the Artist will give you a better understanding of yourself and your unique place in the body of Christ. You'll find wisdom and encouragement that can help you survive the challenges and reap the rich joys of a ministry in the creative arts. Each chapter includes provocative questions for group discussion and personal action steps for individual application. Somewhere between pride and self-abasement lies true humility - just one aspect of the balanced character God wants to instill in you as a creative person involved in ministry.