Church Leadership

An inside snapshot view of the innovative Seattle church called Mars Hill and its Acts 29 network. This audiobook provides - with a touch of sarcasm and humor - both principles and practices shared from the people actually doing missional church ministry with people often untouched by todays traditional and contemporary churches.

Some churches exclude women from ministry leadership roles based on a few difficult to interpret Scripture passages. Some churches also teach the Holy Spirit's gifts were only necessary until the canon of Scripture was completed—therefore, supernatural gifts like prophecy should not be pursued today. What if the full inclusion of women in church leadership and the exercise of the gift of prophecy combine two vital elements for a healthy, unhindered church?

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,...

In Accidental Saints, New York Times best-selling au­thor Nadia Bolz-Weber invites readers into a surprising encounter with what she calls "a religious but not-so-spiritual life." Tattooed, angry and profane, this former standup comic turned pastor stubbornly, sometimes hilariously, resists the God she feels called to serve. But God keeps showing up in the least likely of people - a church-loving agnostic, a drag queen, a felonious Bishop and a gun-toting member of the NRA.

Longtime Christian journalist, researcher, and ministry leader Rick Lawrence believes that the driving force propelling the church into irrelevance is its propensity reduce Jesus. Deeply researched and comprehensively sourced, Editing Jesus, explores the 8 ways the Jesus of the contemporary church has been edited to fit the spirit of the age. Lawrence writes on:

As humans, we are social beings. Our organizations are too. Therefore, we create opportunities to interact with each other. This book speaks about one of those entities - the Baptist association. The purpose of an association is to help members of the association - the churches - work, fellowship, and better fulfill their purposes. The association does not take the place of a church; it is there to help so churches can function better. The purpose of this book is to help churches form associations that can help them fulfill their objectives. It is also a helpful tool for associational ...

This book shares with its readers spiritual gems that are help in understanding the purpose and role of church leadership.

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?

ARE YOU A LEADER? If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. -John Quincy Adams I am so excited to share with you the seven key areas I believe will make you the finest leader that God called you to be. These principles have worked for me and many great leaders that have impacted their generations from as far back as the Bible days. This material can be used to train and equip minsters or leaders in various ministries. Whether you are a Sunday school teacher or a Pastor this will help you. I also will like to invite those that are ...

Create a church unchurched people absolutely love to attend. Deep and Wide provides church leaders with an in-depth look into North Point Community Church and its strategy for creating churches unchurched people absolutely love to attend. Andy Stanley shares his strategy for preaching and programming to both mature believers and cynical unbelievers, essential ingredients for creating irresistible environments, and North Point's spiritual formation model (The Five Faith Catalysts).

Complete Sabbath Sermons for pastors: Comprehensive Weekly Bible-Based Themes, Sermon Outlines, and Worship Plans for Pastors, Preachers and Church Leaders Are you looking for a comprehensive, easy-to-use resource to plan impactful and meaningful Sabbath services? "Complete Sabbath Sermons for pastors" provides 64 carefully crafted Bible-based themes, sermon outlines, and worship plans designed to inspire congregations, simplify preparation, and help pastors and church leaders deliver powerful, scripture-centered messages. Why This Book Is Essential for Your Ministry: ✔ Bible-Based Weekly...

You can Double Your Church in Five Years or Less by helping Sunday School teachers and small group leaders double every two years or less. Barry Posner did some research that revealed an interesting result of quality. People were 6 times as likely to talk about a business that they considered a 5 on a scale of 1 to 5 than they were to talk about businesses they rate as a 4. This is the power of Wow! There is a reason Jesus taught us to shock people with above and beyond, “second mile” service. It is in the second mile that we get people’s attention. It is in the second mile that ...

The realities of day-to-day staff management bears little resemblance to pastors preconceptions of how a church should function. Bring New Testament love and wisdom to the everyday task of managing a church today.LEARN TO: Radically increase the number of volunteers in your church. Make disciples leading to “succession management.” Avoid hiring missteps that ruin friendships. Breed healthy communications over staff roles and expectations. Overcome conflict before it gets out of hand. Generate a toolkit of inexpensive benefits for both volunteer and paid staff. Fire person without ...

A proverb is a short statement expressing a principle of truth for practical, godly living. In Hebrew, the word means “comparison” or “to be like.” Ultimately, Proverbs contains many thought-provoking lessons that transcend time and culture. A verb is a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence. So, in titling this book, The Verbs, I intend to explain the timeless wisdom principles taught in Proverbs. Each chapter and verse should call you to action as you heed the truth in the 915 “verbs” in this wise poetic book.

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.

This collection includes The Doctrine and Covenants, a collection of latter-day divine revelations and inspired declarations, and the Pearl of Great Price, the name given to one of four volumes of scripture called the “standard works” of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Many believers feel it—something is missing. Church attendance may continue, sermons may be preached, and ministries may flourish, but where is the power of God? Where is the presence that once shook nations, healed the sick, and transformed hearts? In this bold and uncompromising book, David Martin Biggs confronts the hidden crisis within modern Christianity: a Church entangled in religious traditions, cultural opinions, and powerless routines that have replaced true intimacy with God. Through deep biblical insight, prophetic urgency, and a call for radical transformation, this book reveals:

Combining history, a look at the causes of social upheaval, and current events, The Great Emergence shows readers what the Great Emergence in church and culture is, how it came to be, and where it is going. Anyone who is interested in the future of the church in America, no matter what their personal affiliation, will find this book a fascinating exploration.

In A Work of Heart, best-selling author and missional expert Reggie McNeal helps leaders reflect on the ways in which God is shaping them by letting us see God at work in the lives of four quintessential biblical leaders: Moses, David, Jesus, and Paul. McNeal identifies the formative influences upon these leaders, which he sees as God's ways of working in their lives: the same influences at work today forming leaders for ministry in our times. He explores the shaping influence of culture, call, community, conflict, and the commonplace.

Unlock the transformative power of Christian disciplines with Spiritual Disciplines: A Journey into Spiritual Growth. This insightful guide explores ten essential practices that nurture a closer relationship with God, strengthen spiritual resilience, and enrich daily living. Discover the power of: Prayer: Deepen your communication with God and find peace in His presence. Bible Study: Gain wisdom and spiritual nourishment through Scripture. Fasting: Experience renewal and heightened focus. Worship: Engage in worship that honors God and unifies the community. Service: Serve others with love ...