Ministry Leadership

You can be young, passionate about Jesus Christ, surrounded by diversity, engaged in a postmodern world, and reared in evangelicalism and not be an emergent Christian. In fact I want to argue that it would be better if you weren't. The Emergent Church is a strong voice in today's Christian community. And they're talking about good things: caring for the poor, peace for all men, loving Jesus. They're doing church a new way, not content to fit the mold. Again, all good. But there's more to the movement than that.

Let the gospel of Jesus and the example of Jesus motivate you to serve your church sacrificially. This book looks at the gospel of Jesus and the example of Jesus to motivate us to serve our church family sacrificially with our energy, time, and gifts. This is a great book for Christians who have grown weary over time, those who need help in identifying their gifts and gaining the confidence to offer them, and church members who are lacking the motivation to get started.

The Externally Focused Quest: Becoming the Best Church for the Community is designed for church leaders who want to transform their churches to become less internally focused and more oriented to the world around them. The book includes clear guidelines on the changes congregations must adopt to become truly outwardly focused. This book is not about getting all churches to have an annual day of community service as a tactic, but changing the core of who they are and how they see themselves as a part of their community.

Our responsibility is the "ask or think," and God takes care of the "far more abundantly." God has called you to be a small-town pastor and grow your church right in your own backyard-but your vision is obscure and your resources are scarce. Take heart, because if God can prosper one church, He can prosper all.

In this bold and thought provoking work, explore the satirical world of a church that chooses complacency over conviction. Through biting commentary and wry humor, the author invites listeners to consider the true call of faith in a world that is increasingly indifferent.

Many people do not realize the pain that some leaders carry. So much pressure is placed upon them that they are afraid to be seen as weak or vulnerable, so they hold in their feelings. Leaders often pour out everything they have to others, only to be betrayed and hurt by the people they love. A wounded leader is someone in leadership who has injured feelings, scars from past experiences, and damage to their soul. Does this definition sound like you?

This small book has two main themes. The first is the argument that Scripture requires ministers in the church to be men - that is, they must be male. The second theme addresses the reason why this has become an issue at all (when the texts are so plain) and will argue that ministers in the Christian church must be more than male - that is, they must be vertebrates. The ministry calls for men in both senses of that word.

UPDATED EDITION. The focus of this teaching and study material is to bring clarity and understanding to the apostolic and prophetic offices, and also to the apostolic and prophetic anointings. These lessons will help individuals to recognize the operations of these anointings in the lives of believers.

With clear biblical teaching and personal accounts, Tyler Reagin not only demonstrates the necessity of life-giving leadership but also provides the steps you'll need to begin knowing and leading from your truest self. From his experiences in high-impact leadership roles at some of our nation's largest churches and ministries, Reagin has learned firsthand the importance of identity-based leadership. His desire is to help each listener become an empowered, confident leader that brings life and vibrancy to every room they enter.

Fulfilling Your Call Want to know how your ministry can fulfill its destiny and God-given purpose? Here’s some advice from T.D. Jakes’ right-hand man! Whether you are a pastor, a church employee, a volunteer, or a congregation member, The Leadership Gap is filled with solid, practical advice that you can use in your ministry. Curtis Wallace shares from his vast experience in both the business and church worlds, sharing valuable advice with anyone involved in their church on any level. This book will help ministries and the people who run them become more effective in their work, thereby...

Noted author and pastor Andy Stanley points out that by investing energy into intentionally designed organizational systems, leaders can create powerful, sustainable ministries God can use to transform lives.

Formed to Lead shows leaders how to examine how embracing humility can enhance leadership effectiveness; explore the connection between spiritual discipline and strong leadership qualities; learn strategies to overcome common leadership challenges by drawing from Jesus' example; and reflect on personal leadership journeys through guided discussion questions.

We thirst for purpose, clarity, fulfillment and direction in our lives. How do we go about sorting through all the self-help books, talks and seminars? The common, normal solutions to navigating life are focused on strengths, gifts, and passion. The reality is quite contrarian to what seems to make sense. The revelations is found in the divine fingerprints of all that we are: our life story, what energized and de-energizes us, our rhythms, and even our pain and weaknesses. It's a different way of approaching clarity of life.

Why are homosexual clergymen the biggest homophobes? Why do they hide sexual offenders behind clerical collars? Why do they hate Pope Francis so much? The answers to these and many other questions are what French sociologist F. Martel, looks for in his interviews with the clergymen. His book is a result of an investigation conducted in 30 countries. He finds that the Church has the biggest community of homosexuals in the world.

Following Sherwood Lingenfelter's successful books on ministering, teaching, and leading cross-culturally (with combined sales of over 200,000 copies), Teamwork Cross-Culturally casts a vision for how teams made up of diverse peoples can serve in unity as the body of Christ despite the complicated problems that arise.

This short book has the purpose of alerting or raise awareness among the new generation of this sin committed by a small group, the slanderers of pastors, against the man of God, the local pastor of a certain church. It all starts with disrespecting or bullying the call God has given to the pastor in a church. Enroll in our Bible studies courses at: https://biblestudy.gnomio.com/

A new generation is going to church. But is the church ready? Church consultant and researcher Thom Rainer believes God is at work in this generation, and he believes that this moment in time has created unique opportunities for churches to grow, thrive, and revive. In this book, Thom explores research that reveals that the anxious generation is yearning for meaningful community and is waiting to be invited in.

A comprehensive and practical handbook of stories, counsel, suggestions, and projects covering all the major responsibilities and relationships involved in serving as a staff member in today’s church.

You may be a new believer and wonder what it means to belong to a church; you may be reluctant to commit to your church because of past experiences; you may have recently relocated and want to find a church where you feel at home; or you may love your church and desire to commit to it more deeply and serve it more fully. Whatever the case, this book will help you to see that belonging to a church is a good gift from God, the outworking of our identity as brothers and sisters in Christ, and worth your time, love, and commitment.

Successful Silicon Valley real estate developer and wealth creator Roy Goble shares the surprising lessons he learned as a boy working in his family junkyard. Skillfully uniting the teachings of Jesus with the sometimes messy realities of leading people and getting things done, Salvaged helps leaders at all levels discover powerful opportunities to follow Jesus in the real world - and in surprisingly simple ways.