Church Leadership

This book is a burning message, an Exodus call that originated in at least a small way like the original Exodus call in a burning bush. Moses experienced the zeal of the deliverer to see His people free to encounter Him. The goal of this book is for you to discover the pounding heart of God in a way that, I believe, will result in a deep and resounding cry of agreement to embrace a radical revolution in the church.

Maybe you have been there: you’re running late to church, and you know it will be hard to find an empty seat. This is an all-too-frequent experience in a growing church. For churches experiencing this dilemma, a common solution is to add another service or location. This seems like a cost-effective fix. Besides, no one wants to turn away non-Christians. But is it the best option? Jonathan Leeman presents a series of biblical, theological, and pastoral arguments to help reorient our minds to a scriptural definition of church.

The wit and wisdom of Pastor Al Bishop will bring to mind loads of stories of your own about the complicated joy of ministering in our Lord’s Church to His people. But most of all, it will also help new and seasoned pastors, lay leaders and God’s Church to relax and be able to laugh at the strange things that happen in their congregations on their way to heaven as well. Dr. Walter C. Kaiser, Jr. .President Emeritus, Gordon-Conwell Theological SeminaryAl served as my youth pastor and a close associate during his seminary years. I’m acquainted with his ministry and congratulate him on ...

In the fast-paced world of ministry, every lead pastor dreams of seeing their church surge forward, fueled by purpose and passion. Just like a precision-engineered Formula 1 car hurtling down the track, your church has the potential to achieve remarkable speed and impact. In XLR8, lead pastor and author Michael Murphy harnesses the thrilling metaphors of F1 racing to lead you on an exhilarating journey toward accelerating your church’s growth.

While much of church planting today is approached as an innovative new effort, church leaders can take comfort in the truth that they are simply stewards of what the faithful church has been doing for millennia. By rediscovering the foundations of our heritage, we are able to build healthier, more faithful, and more effective churches. At the same time, the act of planting new churches can breathe new life into these ancient traditions as they are applied to a variety of cultural contexts.

Evangelical Idolatry: How Pastors Like Me Have Failed the People of God is both a confession and a call to repentance. Reflecting on his twenty-year pastoral ministry with candor and humility, Mikels acknowledges the ways he enabled parishioners to develop destructive loyalties to cultural and political idols. As he works to reform his own worldview and embrace allegiance to Christ alone, he urges evangelical pastors and laypeople to join him in reforming their faith and living out the good news of the true gospel.

This book shares with its readers some relevant information as it relates to the role of the two (2) bibilical officers in the local church, The Pastor & The Deacon. This is a series study

From personal experiences in his ministry through comedy, Brad Stine has chosen 11 concepts to consider as a Christian. Are they really true, or do we just believe them to be credible - even though there's no biblical support for them? More importantly, how does the belief in their veracity affect non-believers if we're wrong? Brad has carefully considered these ideas, as well as lived many of them.

A right understanding of honor is vital to healthy churches. It’s a word that’s mentioned hundreds of times throughout the Bible. But what does honor really look like for us in everyday church life? Who should we honor, and how? Adam Ramsey brings a fresh understanding of true honor in our churches. He paints a vision of an honoring church that captivates your mind and heart—a church that shines brightly in the community because of the way its members value and respect each other and their leaders and, above all else, bring honor to God.

Every church, every organization, has experienced them: betrayal, deception, grumbling, envy, exclusion. They make life together difficult and prevent congregations from developing the skills, virtues, and practices they need to nurture sturdy, life-giving communities.

Varn and Earma Brown's Raising Giant Slayers Devotional: 52 day journey of building Christ-like character is designed to reinforce the spiritual precepts presented in the Armorbearer Training Series of books. There are a couple of pages each for a forty day journey with a devotional reading and a space for your thoughts and reflections. Its interactive format invites you to continue tracing your journey toward a closer relationship with God and your leaders, team mates or volunteers. The readings are filled with truths from the Brown's Raising Giant Slayers blog, columns and book ministry. ...

“20/20 is a brilliant masterpiece on Biblical Leadership forged in the fires of Satanic challenges! A must read for every true follower of Jesus!” Dr. Thomas “Kip” McKean “Dr. Kernan takes the guess-work out of church building and has written arguably one of the BEST practical leadership training books for modern disciples.” Michele Williamson “My dear friend Tim has done a masterful and brilliant job teaching not only the principles of a Christian Leader but more importantly the heart and love of one!” Cory Blackwell “This book masterfully discovers powerful biblical ...

Pastors’ kids are often burdened by others’ expectations, but there is a wonderful solution, both at home and in the church: grace. In this revised, refreshed version of Barnabas Piper’s best-known book, the author candidly shares his own experiences as son of pastor and best-selling author John Piper, offering a challenge to our churches and to the families at their very heart: how to care for pastors’ kids and allow them to find their own faith and identity.

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 ...

Online church is the new front door to visitors. Is your church connecting effectively with people behind the screen? When the pandemic forced congregations to set up online services in record time, people thought it would be temporary. But for too many, online church has become a staple, the new front door for visitors. But what does this mean for congregations who struggle to effectively reach online guests? Is it possible to create a connected virtual experience that fosters Christian community and enhances our faith? In Visiting Online Church: A Journey Exploring Effective Digital ...

Ministry in modern society presents a perpetual assault on the pastor’s soul. Culture has changed, and the challenges of ministry have changed with it. Many new pastors are discovering that they’re ill-equipped to manage unexpected, soul-health tensions of ministry. Some are walking away, and others are choosing to not enter the pastorate despite a sense of God’s calling.

Do you feel a stirring in your heart to make a difference but don’t know where to begin? Have fear, doubt, or failure made you question your ability to lead? Rise Up and Lead is the spiritual leadership guide you didn’t know you needed—but won’t be able to put down.

Leaders often bear the weight of the church on their shoulders. But have we made leadership into something it was never meant to be? Most of us are familiar with Atlas, the mythological Greek figure condemned to hold up the heavens. If you have ever been a pastor, no doubt you have felt something similar—being “the leader” often feels like an overwhelming burden. In an era plagued by the fall of influential pastors, it’s time to reconsider our fundamental understanding and application of leadership. The Atlas Factor sheds light on the tragic mistake of replacing the God-ordained ...

As churches rapidly expand, Christians risk viewing the church with an entrepreneurial mindset. Church planters can be tempted to fixate on gaining numbers and achieving financial stability as their only metrics for success. They fail to focus on lifting up Christ’s people within the church. In Planting by Pastoring, author Nathan Knight challenges our view of church planting and centers the goal of pastoral ministry on a basic biblical foundation: a church plant is in fact a church, and a planter is in fact a pastor.

If we desire to honor God in all we do, we need to be in his Book every day. Through the Bible, God offers us so much more wisdom for living and leading-and for every domain of life—than anything this world can ever give us. That's why Hobby Lobby founder and CEO David Green wrote The Leader's Devotional. By sharing the biblical principles that are the foundation of his life and leadership, he challenges and encourages each of us to seek God's guidance for our lives, for our families, and for our organizations.