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  • Speaking Jesus : Homiletic Theology And The Sermon On The Mount

    $36.00

    Once again, renowned homiletician David Buttrick has written a highly practical book that conveys and makes contagious his excitement for the theological task of preaching. In this book, he delineates the theological issues inherent in the Sermon on the Mount and presents a homiletical strategy for preaching its meaning an relevance. In Part One, Buttrick gives a general overview of the text and raises central theological issues imperative to its preaching, particularly the authenticity of Jesus’ words and the sermon’s relevance for today. In Part Two, he provides commentary on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, provides suggestions for preaching, and includes some of his own sermons as examples.

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  • Complete Guide To Godly Play 1

    $34.95

    Contains all the material needed to become familiar with the Godly Play approach, with detailed information on creating a special space for children preschool – 6th grade, planning and presenting the lessons.

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  • On Purpose Leadership

    $15.99

    22 Chapters

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    After 20 books and three decades of developing innovative, need-meeting ministries, Galloway is recognized as one who trains the leaders of leaders of leaders. Now he offers the best of his best on multiplying your effectiveness through others. Building on Christ’s own model, he offers powerful insights for encouraging, equipping, and reproducing lay leadership.

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  • Pastor : A Reader For Ordained Ministry

    $31.99

    Brings together the finest wisdom from 20 centuries of church history focusing on the core concerns of preaching the Word, caring for souls, and celebrating the sacraments via the roles of priest, preacher, teacher, evangelist, counselor, prophet, and leader. Excerpts from major lights of the past.

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  • Preaching Biblical Wisdom In A Self Help Society

    $25.99

    This book equips preachers to tap into the treasures of the biblical wisdom tradition to counter the claims of a self-help society. The wisdom books and genres of the Bible, long neglected, are now the subject of avid scrutiny by biblical scholars. They’ve turned up the shining insight that the Bible, both Old and New Testament, is brimming with materials that are the ancestors of contemporary slogans and self-help manuals. This is indeed good news! We have proverbs and instruction every bit as vivid and compelling as “Don’t sweat the small stuff”–and for more aware of the depth, complexity, and mystery of life in God’s world. McKenzie demonstrates how Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and other biblical wisdom can provide fruitful opportunities to preach to those who are hungry for wisdom, and often unaware of the richness and depth of the Bible’s wisdom tradition.

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  • Power In The Pulpit

    $28.00

    Scholar and preacher Cleophus J. LaRue brings together the voices of twelve of America’s most influential African-American preachers. Each of these renowned preachers describes his or her method of sermon preparation and includes a sample sermon for illustration. An excellent how-to-manual for pastors and students, this book is both sage wisdom on the art of preaching and an inspiring look at some of the most prominent figures in the black church

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  • Money And The Kingdom Of God

    $16.95

    Conventional wisdom would tell us that money and religion are mutually exclusive entities. It’s easy to understand why: there’s the popular maxim about money being the “root of all evil”, as well as Jesus’ admonitions about our inability to serve both God and Mammon or how difficult it is for a rich man to enter heaven. But Maurice Fetty disagrees – he notes that in Jesus’ view, money and the kingdom of God are intertwined. In these pages, Fetty stresses the importance of our being good stewards of God’s creation, and he points out that what we do with our money is indelibly linked with faithful living. When rightly done, Fetty concludes, the rich can be righteous, and the righteous can be rich. This book is excellent for spiritual growth reading or as a source for stewardship sermons.

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  • Great Commission

    $5.99

    OUR PURPOSE FOR LIVING ON THIS PLANET

    In this twelfth Biblical Foundation book, The Great Commission, we discover that as disciples of Jesus Christ, our marching orders are to go and make disciples. We can start right where we are! God has called us as His church to touch every nation of the world, but we must ask the Lord where He has called us specifically. Although some believers will go to another country to make disciples, many believers will reach out to others right where they live. God places people all around us we can disciple and train.

    Can be used for:
    *Personal Study Read as an individual study program to develop spiritual maturity.
    *Daily Devotional Each book has one month’s worth of daily readings, including questions.
    *Mentoring Questions and life applications discussed as a one-on-one discipling tool.
    *Small Group Study Each chapter has a teaching outline and questions for discussion.
    *Biblical Foundation Course Can be taught individually or as part of the 12-book Biblical Foundation Series.

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  • Called To Minister

    $5.99

    EVERY CHRISTIAN’S CALL TO SERVE

    In this eleventh Biblical Foundation book, Called to Minister, we discover that every Christian is called by God to minister to other people. The Lord has called pastors and other spiritual leaders to train the saints so that every believer can be involved in ministry and become mature in Christ. As each believer fulfills what the Lord has called him to do, a wonderful thing happens. God begins to build His church through His people from house to house and in each community. Ministry does not just happen in our church meetings; it happens at our schools, our places of work, and in our homes as we reach out to others.

    Can be used for:
    *Personal Study Read as an individual study program to develop spiritual maturity.
    *Daily Devotional Each book has one month’s worth of daily readings, including questions.
    *Mentoring Questions and life applications discussed as a one-on-one discipling tool.
    *Small Group Study Each chapter has a teaching outline and questions for discussion.
    *Biblical Foundation Course Can be taught individually or as part of the 12-book Biblical Foundation Series.

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  • What Is The Church

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    FINDING OUR PLACE IN GOD’S FAMILY

    In this eighth Biblical Foundation book, What is the Church? we will see the importance of being a part of a spiritual family united under Christ. This spiritual family gives us a place to grow and learn from other believers how to live our Christian lives. We need this input from spiritual leaders and fellow believers. We need one another. We are not supposed to live the Christian life alone. God’s will is for every believer to be connected to a local church where he can be trained, protected, and available to serve others.

    Can be used for:
    *Personal Study Read as an individual study program to develop spiritual maturity.
    *Daily Devotional Each book has one month’s worth of daily readings, including questions.
    *Mentoring Questions and life applications discussed as a one-on-one discipling tool.
    *Small Group Study Each chapter has a teaching outline and questions for discussion.
    *Biblical Foundation Course Can be taught individually or as part of the 12-book Biblical Foundation Series.

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  • Learning To Fellowship With God

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    HOW TO DEEPEN OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST

    In this seventh Biblical Foundation book, Learning to Fellowship with God, we learn God wants to know us personally! We’re going to learn how to fellowship with God through meditating on God’s Word and praying and worshiping Him. We will discover how to develop a close, intimate relationship with God through Jesus Christ as we learn to hear His voice.

    Can be used for:
    *Personal Study Read as an individual study program to develop spiritual maturity.
    *Daily Devotional Each book has one month’s worth of daily readings, including questions.
    *Mentoring Questions and life applications discussed as a one-on-one discipling tool.
    *Small Group Study Each chapter has a teaching outline and questions for discussion.
    *Biblical Foundation Course Can be taught individually or as part of the 12-book Biblical Foundation Series.

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  • Freedom From The Curse

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    CHRIST BRINGS FREEDOM TO EVERY AREA OF OUR LIVES

    In this sixth Biblical Foundation book, Freedom From the Curse, we learn that due to Adam and Eve’s disobedience to the Lord when they chose to believe the lies of the devil in the Garden of Eden, we now live in a “cursed or fallen” world. In the fall of Adam, sin gained entrance into the human race. In this book, we will take a closer look at all that is involved in the curse and how to be freed spiritually, physically and emotionally from its bondage(s). Although sin has cursed mankind, Christ provides everything we need to defeat sin and Satan!

    Can be used for:
    *Personal Study Read as an individual study program to develop spiritual maturity.
    *Daily Devotional Each book has one month’s worth of daily readings, including questions.
    *Mentoring Questions and life applications discussed as a one-on-one discipling tool.
    *Small Group Study Each chapter has a teaching outline and questions for discussion.
    *Biblical Foundation Course Can be taught individually or as part of the 12-book Biblical Foundation Series.

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  • Living In The Grace Of God

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    APPLYING GOD’S GRACE TO EVERYDAY LIVING

    In this fifth Biblical Foundation book, Living in the Grace of God, we discover that it is grace that motivates God to offer us salvation even though we did not earn it. In fact, we cannot earn it; it is a gift. Our salvation comes as a gift of God’s grace, and it can be accessed by our response of faith. God’s grace is present in our lives to save us-“the free unmerited favor of God on the undeserving and ill-deserving.” Then we will look at the other side of God’s grace which is defined as “the power and desire to do God’s will.” The grace of God is literally “divine energy” that the Holy Spirit releases in our lives. God has given us supernatural provision to live a victorious life. God gives us an abundance of grace! We do not deserve any of it, but the Lord pours it on us anyway!

    Can be used for:
    *Personal Study Read as an individual study program to develop spiritual maturity.
    *Daily Devotional Each book has one month’s worth of daily readings, including questions.
    *Mentoring Questions and life applications discussed as a one-on-one discipling tool.
    *Small Group Study Each chapter has a teaching outline and questions for discussion.
    *Biblical Foundation Course Can be taught individually or as part of the 12-book Biblical Foundation Series.

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  • Knowing Jesus Christ As Lord

    $5.99

    GOD’S PURPOSE FOR OUR LIVES THROUGH A PERSONAL RELATIONAHIP WITH JESUS.

    In this first Biblical Foundation book, Knowing Jesus Christ as Lord, we build on Jesus Christ and His words: Whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock (Matthew 7:24). Do you want to be wise? Build on Jesus Christ, the solid rock!

    The foundational truths from the Word of God are presented with modern-day parables that help you easily understand the basics of Christianity. Use this book and the remaining 11 Biblical Foundation books to lay a solid foundation in your life, or if you are already a mature Christian, these books are great tools to assist you in discipling others. May His Word become life to you today. God bless you! Larry Kreider

    Can be used for:
    *Personal Study Read as an individual study program to develop spiritual maturity.
    *Daily Devotional Each book has one month’s worth of daily readings, including questions.
    *Mentoring Questions and life applications discussed as a one-on-one discipling tool.
    *Small Group Study Each chapter has a teaching outline and questions for discussion.
    *Biblical Foundation Course Can be taught individually or as part of the 12-book Biblical Foundation Series.

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  • Word Disclosed : Preaching The Gospel Of John (Revised)

    $16.99

    “While taking account of historical and social dynamics in the setting of John’s community, O’Day offers a subtle but sophisticated literary reading of John to show that the listener must experience the movement of the plot within the text of John in order to understand the text as fully as he can…All preachers should own this book for its specific studies of the passages of John, for its clarity in helping us hear the distinctive Johannine theological voice, and for its model of close reading that can guide a preacher working with almost any text.”
    -Homiletic

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  • Our Community : Dealing With Conflict In Our Congregation

    $14.99

    Conflicts will arise in your congregation. Right now, you may be experiencing the storms of conflict, dealing with storm cleanup or trying to put a past conflict behind you. Although we can’t prevent conflict from occurring altogether, we can develop skills to make sense of a past controversy, better understand a current situation, and promote forgiveness and healing. Use Our Community: Dealing with Conflict in Our Congregation on your own or with your congregation’s council, committees, or staff. The book includes reproducible tools that can be downloaded and customized at www.augsburgfortress.org/CLS.

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  • Our Gifts : Identifying And Developing Leaders

    $14.99

    This book explores how to recruit leaders and volunteers into your congregation. It provides a definition and description of Christian leadership, identifies how to match members with opportunities to lead and serve, and helps you create your own leadership development plan. Use this book on your own or with your congregation’s council, staff, new member classes, mutual ministry committee, and more.

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  • Our Mission : Discovering Gods Call In Us

    $14.99

    This new title provides four strategic planning steps to help your congregation fulfill its mission:
    –STOP to pray and discern if your congregation is fulfilling the will of God

    –LOOK at God’s word to make sure it is at the heart of your mission

    –LISTEN to the mission mandate of Christ to establish goals for the congregation

    –GO to implement your action plans with confidence and hope in God’s blessings

    This book can be used by pastors and congregational leaders for strategic planning and effective management. Includes reproducible tools that can be downloaded and customized.

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  • Our Context : Exploring Our Congregation And Community

    $14.99

    Understanding your congregation and the surrounding community is a key to leadership. This book helps you examine your context as you carry out your congregation’s mission and proclaim the gospel. Exploring your context can help identify potential problems and highlight new opportunities. If you are in a congregation or community that is changing, the process outlined in this book can help your congregation deal with change in a positive manner.

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  • John Wesley On The Sermon On The Mount

    $35.99

    This is the second volume of The Standard Sermons of John Wesley, transcribed into today’s English. The volumes in this series accurately transcribe Wesley’s eighteenth-century language into a form suitable for today’s readers. This volume contains the sermons John Wesley preached on the Sermon on the Mount.

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  • Our Staff : Building Our Human Resosurces

    $14.99

    Building your congregation’s staff takes careful preparation and follow-through, from planning for a position and determining compensation packages to promoting an appropriate work environment. This book can help you, your congregation council, or your committee to answer many important questions. You will learn how to configure the staff of the congregation, what planning is needed before staff is hired, what the responsibilities of the congregation as an employer are, and much more. Use this book on your own, with your congregation’s council or staff, or in personnel and staff support.

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  • Making Of A Vision

    $24.99

    The development and encouragement of Christian leaders has been a hallmark of Frank Damazio’s ministry. In The Making Of A Vision he tackles the breathtaking goal of imparting virtually all the steps necessary for understanding and achieving one’s vision, to discerning and pursuing one’s own vision, and on through implementation and impartation, this is a masterful teaching guide. Extensive scriptural references enrich this ambitious outline. Leaders at every level of ministry will find this challenging and rewarding.

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  • Building For Eternity

    $5.99

    THE HOPE OF THE RESURRECTION, THE LAYING ON OF HANDS AND ETERNAL JUDGMENT

    In this fourth Biblical Foundation book, Building For Eternity, we look at the final three of the six foundational doctrines of the Christian faith found in Hebrews 6:1-2-the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead and eternal judgment: Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment (NKJ). The foundational doctrine of the laying on of hands is an act in which one person imparts or conveys blessing, healing and/or authority to another for a specific spiritual purpose. We will learn that the laying on of hands has a vital connection with many aspects of our Christian lives. The hope of the resurrection is another biblical foundation that is so important to a Christian’s faith because those who believe in Christ will share in His resurrection and have eternal life! Another foundation stone that is linked to the resurrection of the dead is eternal judgment. Every man and woman who has ever lived will be judged by God for all of eternity. The reality of an eternal judgment should cause all believers to hate sin and diligently seek the lost to tell them of God’s wonderful plan for mankind!

    Can be used for:
    *Personal Study Read as an individual study program to develop spiritual maturity.
    *Daily Devotional Each book has one month’s worth of daily readings, including questions.
    *Mentoring Questions and life applications discussed as a one-on-one discipling tool.
    *Small Group Study Each chapter has a teaching outline and questions for discussion.
    *Biblical Foundation Course Can be taught individually or as part of the 12-book Biblical Foundation Series.

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  • New Testament Baptisms

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    FOUR BAPTISMS INCLUDING BAPTISM IN WATER AND BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT

    In this third Biblical Foundation book, New Testament Baptisms, we look at another of the six foundational doctrines of the Christian faith found in Hebrews 6:1-2-the doctrine of baptisms: Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment (NKJ). This book covers four baptisms, including baptism in water (a sign of cleansing and remission of sin), baptism into the body of Christ (the Holy Spirit supernaturally places us into the “body” or “the family of God”), baptism of fire (facing suffering in our lives and persevering), and the baptism in the Holy Spirit (a new dimension of the Holy Spirit’s power).

    Can be used for:
    *Personal Study Read as an individual study program to develop spiritual maturity.
    *Daily Devotional Each book has one month’s worth of daily readings, including questions.
    *Mentoring Questions and life applications discussed as a one-on-one discipling tool.
    *Small Group Study Each chapter has a teaching outline and questions for discussion.
    *Biblical Foundation Course Can be taught individually or as part of the 12-book Biblical Foundation Series.

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  • New Way Of Living

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    TRUE REPENTANCE AND FAITH TOWARD GOD

    In this second Biblical Foundation book, The New Way of Living, we will look at two of the six foundational doctrines of the Christian faith found in Hebrews 6:1-2-repentance from dead works and faith toward God: Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment (NKJ). We will learn that we must repent from trying to gain God’s acceptance by doing good things (Hebrews 6:2). Good deeds done to impress God or man are “dead works,” and they do not get us closer to God. Only true repentance leads to faith in God.

    Can be used for:
    *Personal Study Read as an individual study program to develop spiritual maturity.
    *Daily Devotional Each book has one month’s worth of daily readings, including questions.
    *Mentoring Questions and life applications discussed as a one-on-one discipling tool.
    *Small Group Study Each chapter has a teaching outline and questions for discussion.
    *Biblical Foundation Course Can be taught individually or as part of the 12-book Biblical Foundation Series.

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  • Silver Screen Sacred Story

    $26.00

    Our culture has undergone a major shift: younger generations have less and less interest in the printed word as they become predominantly image oriented. In response, as congregations increasingly learn to be more sophisticated in using newer electronic technologies, they are finding themselves at different places in the quest to understand, acquire, manage, and benefit from the technology boom. Worship leaders in congregations already using some electronic media are realizing that they could be doing more with it, and are seeking new ideas. Congregational leaders scrambling to catch up with a worship committee that has decided it’s time for a change aren’t sure of the next steps. Or maybe there’s been a gift to the congregation to be spent on electronics, and no one is quite sure how best to use the money.

    Michael Bausch’s book grows out of several years’ of conversation, personal experimentation, and experience with multimedia worship in one modest-size, small-town church, while also drawing on the experiences and work of other churches learning to use electronic media in worship.

    Bausch balances concern for practical issues, such as finances and architecture, with attention to theological integrity and the challenges of sustaining media-enhanced worship. He skillfully shows how the artistic resources of the world around us can enhance our awareness of God’s presence in worship. Foreword by Doug Adams.

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  • Gods Perspective On Finances

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    HOW GOD WANTS HIS PEOPLE TO HANDLE MONEY

    In this tenth Biblical Foundation book, God’s Perspective on Finances, we learn that God wants to bless us financially! God desires to meet our needs and provide abundantly for us to minister to others. We will learn that the tithe is a numerical expression reminding us that all we have belongs to God. We are merely managers of the material goods we possess. Scripture has a tremendous amount to say about money or material possessions. Money is such an important issue because a person’s attitude toward it often is revealing of his relationship with God. God wants to restore a healthy, godly understanding of finances in the body of Christ today.

    Can be used for:
    *Personal Study Read as an individual study program to develop spiritual maturity.
    *Daily Devotional Each book has one month’s worth of daily readings, including questions.
    *Mentoring Questions and life applications discussed as a one-on-one discipling tool.
    *Small Group Study Each chapter has a teaching outline and questions for discussion.
    *Biblical Foundation Course Can be taught individually or as part of the 12-book Biblical Foundation Series.

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  • Overhearing The Gospel (Revised)

    $21.99

    Part I: The Illusion
    1. Concerning Method
    2. Concerning The Listener
    3. Concerning The Teller
    4. Concerning The Story

    Part II: An Attack Upon The Illusions
    5. By Way Of Kierkegaard
    6. To A Proposal: The Experience Of The Listener
    7. To A Proposal: The Method Of The Teller

    Part III: Sermons
    8. “Don’t Be Afraid” (Matthew 28:1-10)
    9. “The Bottom Line” (Matthew 7:21-29)
    10. “Old Story, New Ending” (Luke 16:19-31)

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    “This is a classic in the literature of narrative preaching. It is also vintage Fred Craddock. The reader enjoys the telling of the tales and the flow of the prose so immensely that one hardly notices that the homiletical universe is being rearranges in the process.”

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  • Serving As A Church Greeter

    $7.99

    Greeters are the welcoming arms that people long to find in a church. This practical guidebook will help you reach out to people who need to experience the warmth of belonging to a church family. This book sheds light on the ministry of church greeters, the need for warmhearted greeters, developing a user-friendly foyer, and much more.

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  • Serving As A Church Usher

    $7.99

    Your importance as an usher can’t be overstated. Your impact is enormous both in meeting the needs of people and in keeping the church service running smoothly.
    Serving as a Church Usher sheds light on:

    The Ministry of Ushers
    The Functions of an Usher
    An Usher’s Standard of Excellence
    The Authority and Responsibility of Ushers
    Ushers as Greeters
    Zondervan Practical Ministry Guides provide you with simple, practical insights for serving in today’s churches. Written by experienced pastors and church workers, these easy-to-read, to-the-point booklets address the fundamentals of different ministries as practiced effectively in real life. You’ll find biblical insight and wise, field-tested advice you can apply today, as well as discussion questions to help you think through and integrate what you read.

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  • Running With The Giants

    $30.00

    Old Testament heroes can teach 21st-century believers invaluable lessons about life and leadership—if we’re willing to listen! In this engaging volume, best-selling author and “leadership guru” Maxwell discerns timeless principles from the lives of David (“Overcome adversity!”); Noah (“Don’t fear the impossible!”); Rebekah (“Give and serve generously!”); and others.

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  • Growing Together : Spiritual Exercises For Church Committees (Revised)

    $9.99

    Growing Together offers church committees a way to grow spiritually as individuals and together as a group. Each of the fifty exercises in this book includes an opening prayer, a personal sharing exercise, a Bible reading and discussion questions, and a closing prayer. The exercises are grouped according to the needs of church committees: First meetings, Discovering Gifts and Setting Goals, Discerning What God Asks of Us, Receiving God’s Guidance as We Work, Growing Closer to Each Other, Facing Challenges Together, Working Through Conflict, and Celebrating Accomplishmnents and Closure.

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  • Mystery

    $9.99

    This book targets adult learners in their 20’s and 30’s. It will challenge you to examine the mystery of God and offers you the opportunity to delve into Christian mystery questions in order to experience the great mystery of Christian faith revealed in Jesus Christ. While God is ultimate mystery, no part of life is outside of God’s love and care.

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  • Redeveloping The Congregation

    $26.00

    What makes it possible for a church to reverse course from decline or stagnation into longlasting vitality? How can a church immigrate from a congealing present into a compelling future? What can a congregation do to experience continuous, deep change rather than just temporary, surface improvement? How does a person lead redevelopment?

    The three authors of this book address these and other questions by building on an eight-step framework for lasting change developed by John P. Kotter, noted former professor of organizational behavior at Harvard Business School. His work on organizational change is heralded in the secular world as foundational, and Smith, Sellon, and Grossman have found that his findings hold true for congregations as well.

    Each chapter in this book comprises three sections: mentor, companion and coach. The mentor section discusses principles and concepts to be addressed in each of the eight steps; the companion section gives readers a sense of what leading change is actually like for a congregational leader; and the coach section provides specific ways for leaders to develop the unique change processes that will be effective in their church. Foreword by Anthony G. Pappas.

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  • Tenets Of The Doctrine Of The Spirit Filled Church Vol 1

    $13.99

    I rejoice at Your word as one who finds great treasure (Psalm 119:162 NKJV). How unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! (Romans 11:33). These Scriptures declare the awesome greatness of God; and to some born-again believers, they issue a challenge to search the scriptures (Acts 17:11), to Study to show thyself approved unto God (2 Timothy 2:15), and to live and move and have our being in Him (Acts 17:28). It is a God-ordained desire and call for all people to find as much as they can about God and His perfect will for mankind.

    With this divine emphasis on a born-again believer’s life, the Holy Spirit issued the call; and by His grace, the next few volumes titled Tenets of the Doctrine of the Spirit-filled Church are a continuation of the first book, Doctrine of the Spirit-filled Church.

    Each tenet in these volumes is examined in greater detail and gives deeper insight into the spiritual meaning and its application. The examination also compares the original Apostolic Church of the first century to the current Spirit-filled church; and in so doing, references to the earliest writings from the ancient records help clarify the original church’s structure, as well as the doctrinal and theological understandings of that time, and how that structure has progressed until this day.

    The one overriding constant in all these examinations and explanations is the fact that they are biblically based. If there is no Scripture to support the tenet’s explanation, then it is supposition, assumption, and speculation and thus unworthy of discussion. The plumb line (Amos 7:7 NKJV) is always the Word. The basis of every tenet is always the Holy Writ. The implementation of every tenet is always according to the Bible.

    The church is traveling at lightning speed towards the soon return of Jesus Christ. The onslaught and evil outpouring of the diabolical, immoral, and total blasphemy against the Holy God has never been more vicious than it is today. The blatant evil and acceptance of anti-God living which is thrown into everyone’s face today, coupled with many nations’ corrupt laws legalizing people’s actions that are contrary to God’s holy instructions, have brought and will continue to bring many to a disastrous end.

    While believers do not get distraught by the world’s actions (God said in His word it would happen.), they must keep their eyes steadfastly fixed on Jesus the author and finisher of [their] faith (Hebrews 12:2). To do this, be

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  • Apostles : The Fathering Servant

    $13.99

    Bill Scheidler has illuminated the qualifications and function of an apostle today by approaching the subject from a purely biblical point of view. Apostles compares this biblical view with current apostolic trends found in the church today. If you are a leader or pastor, Apostles will serve as your roadmap to understanding the function of an apostle today.

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  • How To Counsel A Couple In 6 Sessions Or Less (Reprinted)

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    How to Counsel a Couple in 6 Sessions or Less makes it easier to counsel couples over a brief period of time, but also addresses major marital issues of communication, family issues, decision making, and more. This highly practical resource for pastors, or anyone in ministry, can be used with The Marriage Checkup Questionnaire or as a stand-alone tool for quickly diagnosing problems and referring couples to a professional, as necessary.

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  • Company Of Preachers

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    483 Pages

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    Sit at the feet of the giants: Augustine, Chrysostom, Baxter, Wesley, Cassian, Craddock, Herbert, Bonhoeffer, Luther, Wainwright, Broadus, Gonz<#225>lez, and more. Advice on how to proclaim the Word, the importance of rhetoric, focusing on the listener, the character of the messenger, etc.

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  • Web Of Preaching

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    Ever feel like your sermons are going nowhere, or wonder whether you’re using the best approach? Eslinger surveys a wide array of homiletical methods, including narrative, Scripture-centered, and traditional African American. Discover the unique strengths and weaknesses of each—and learn how you can weave them together with your own style for maximum impact.

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  • Hidden Spring : The Spiritual Dimension Of Therapy (Reprinted)

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    Increasingly pastoral counselors–along with psychotherapists and social workers–feel the need to integrate spirituality into their therapy. Thomas Hart’s pioneering and lucid book, here reissued and updated, equips them to do so. The problems that people bring to counseling always have a spiritual dimension, and this hidden spring can also figure in their healing. Hart, a therapist and theologian, shows how much richer therapy is when it calls attention to spirituality in addressing human struggles. He argues that psychology and spirituality unite in a common goal of healing, with growth, and fulfillment; while spirituality offers a larger, more ultimate framework of value, meaning, and power. Especially for those whose training tended toward the straightforwardly psychological, this book offers a manual for a richer, more meaningful counseling. Initial chapters discuss the presence of God in ordinary life, the relationship of the two disciplines, and the contours of healthy spirituality. Six concrete and illuminating case studies demonstrate how to integrate the two in practice.

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  • Wild Truth Journal Dares From Jesus

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    Features 50 two-page journaling devotionals sends students straight into the words of Jesus to discover the truth–then it dares them to live that truth today.

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  • Called To Lead

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    Called to Lead contains basic information to help council members and committee chairs carry out their leadership roles: the biblical and theological foundations for leadership, how congregations function, the role of the larger church, strategies for effective leadership, the decision-making process, enlisting and encouraging volunteers, dealing with conflict, and maintaining spiritual foundations. The book includes a short course in small group communication.

    Who might find it helpful

    *Council presidents
    *Council members
    *Committee chairs

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  • Boundaries In Marriage (Student/Study Guide)

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    You long for a marriage marked by lifelong love, intimacy, and growth. And it can be yours–if you set wise boundaries. Boundaries are the “property lines” that define and protect each of you as individuals. Get them in place and you can make a good marriage better and possibly even save a less-than-satisfying one.
    By the time you’ve completed this Groupware, you will know yourself and your mate better than ever before. You’ll also understand and practice the ten laws of boundaries in ways that can make a real difference in your relationship. Step by step, the Boundaries in Marriage Groupware helps you apply the biblical principles discussed in the book Boundaries in Marriage so you can–
    * Set and maintain your personal boundaries and respect those of your spouse
    * Establish values that form a godly structure and architecture for you marriage
    * Protect your marriage from different kinds of “intruders”
    * Work with a spouse who understands and values boundaries–or work with one who doesn’t

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  • Cell Groups And House Churches

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    Are small groups new? This book provides a historical backdrop to much of what is happening in cell groups and house churches today. It points us to valuable lessons which the modern church can learn from history.

    Examine how cell groups and house churches developed in the centuries since the Reformation. Explore the writings and practices of the Reformers such as Luther and Bucer, as well as the Pietists, Moravians, Methodists and others. These writings show clearly that when God moves in restoring His church, there is a renewal of small groups to aid discipleship and growth into holiness, often resulting in a greater concern for reaching the lost.

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  • Preaching The Parables Cycle B (Revised)

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    The parables of Jesus are timeless stories-and with the current popularity of narrative preaching, the parables are a familiar topic in the contemporary pulpit. But preaching on the parables is not as easy as it looks at first glance. Should we simply tell the parable in our own words and let it stand on its own feet, or is its lesson most effectively communicated by constructing a sermon around the central theme? Or should the preacher spiritualize the parable by probing for allegorical meaning?

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  • Sermons On The Second Readings Series 1 Cycle B

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    The sermons in this anthology reaffirm the hope that is ours through Jesus Christ, and challenge readers to a deeper and more intense faith relationship with the Almighty. The collection provides a complete set of sermons for each Sunday and major celebration throughout the Christian year based on the Second Reading from Cycle B of the Revised Common Lectionary. Outstanding preachers from across the denominational spectrum draw on texts from the New Testament epistles to explore how the practical and moral concerns of the early church offer lessons for modern Christian living. Each biblically grounded message confronts real issues with Christ-honoring solutions that bring challenge, comfort, and conviction to those who look at life with the eyes of faith.

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  • Sermons On The Gospel Readings Series 1 Cycle B

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    Filled with wit, insight, and inspiration, this anthology includes sermons for each Sunday and major celebration throughout the Christian year based on Gospel Readings from Cycle B of the Revised Common Lectionary. The Thoughtful and imaginitive messages from preachers across the denominational spectrum proclaim the Good News in today’s language – helping readers apply the lessons of scripture to their personal situations. Unforgettable in their power and witness, these sermons offer strength, support, and vision to those hoping to enrich their Christ-centered life.

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  • Sermons On The First Readings Series 1 Cycle B

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    Full of gripping illustrations that bring the Scriptures to life, this anthology includes sermons for each Sunday and major celebration throughout the Christian year based on the First Readings from Cycle B of the Revised Common Lectionary. The powerful messages from preachers across the denominational spectrum interpret texts from the Old Testament and Acts in fresh ways that proclaim the Good News for the 21st century. Building upon stories in which God moves ordinary people to extraordinary heights, these sermons combine creative imagination with abundant insight into vital current issues to transform our human despair into trust in the Lord’s divine providence.

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  • Call To Worship

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    Busy pastors and worship leaders are always searching for worship elements that underline the scripture passages and provide a unifying theme. A Call To Worship answers that need, supplying a range of calls to worship, prayers, and litanies for each Sunday, all based on the readings for Cycle B of the Revised Common Lectionary. A special feature is a weekly “childrens” benediction” that summarizes the day’s theme in a brief phrase that young people can understand and repeat with the congregation. A Call To Worship is a valuable library of resources that you’ll want to have right at your fingertips.

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  • Lectionary Preaching Workbook Series 7 Cycle B

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    Providing a fresh, timely reflection every week on assigned scripture passages is one of the most daunting tasks facing pastors. So when time or inspiration is flagging and you need the jump-start of creative ideas, the latest edition of the classic CSS resource Lectionary Preaching Workbook is just what the doctor ordered! Prominent pastor, former seminary president, and prolific author Jerry Schmalenberger draws upon the experiences of a lifetime in the ministry to help readers effectively share God’s Word with crisply written insights. This outstanding set of practical aids explores many homiletical approaches and is sure to help preachers prepare more vital, incisive sermons.

    Each chapter includes:
    * a listing of the applicable Revised Common, Roman Catholic, and Episcopal lectionary texts;
    * a theme for the day’s service;
    * commentary on the Old Testament, New Testament, and Gospel lessons;
    * suggestions on preaching possibilities;
    * an outline of possible sermon moves; and
    * additional illustrations to flesh out the message.

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