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What if it wasn't all on you? What if God wanted to not only bear your burdens, but change you and work on your behalf as you engage with him and labor in ministry? Pastor Jeremy Linneman reveals a deeper, more vibrant prayer life that could be yours. Where some approach prayer in a one-sided way, Linneman approaches prayer as both communion with God and an act of boldness seeking God's transformative power to work mightily in our world.

In addition to the regular demands of preaching and shepherding, modern pastors feel undue pressure to entertain congregants and increase attendance numbers. Often, churches resort to the latest business models to keep pace. But true, life-giving guidance lies in Scripture and the wisdom of those having come before us. Ancient Wisdom for the Care of Souls helps pastors to embrace a classic, biblical vision of ministry through the study of selected pastoral virtues and early church figures.

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Pastor Tommy walks us through Nehemiah’s story of rebuilding Jerusalem’s walls as he shares the seemingly impossible journey of his church rebuilding an abandoned Toys R’ Us building in a crumbling community. In every crisis, there are rebuilding opportunities! This story will encourage and inspire you to pursue God’s rebuilding work in your life, your church, and our post-pandemic world.

The church should serve as a refuge for people in pain. And yet, we often end up unintentionally causing more hurt to trauma survivors. Theological platitudes and positive thinking aren't simply dismissive to those who suffer, but they inevitably retraumatize the wounded. Does the Bible have anything practical to offer for church leaders as they engage the pain in their congregations? Biblical scholar Michelle Keener shows us that the book of Job provides embodied and practical answers for the church today.

Today, God continues to be a God of miracles and works his wonders in the lives of ordinary people. In this collection, you will hear the stories of people from a variety of backgrounds who have experienced miraculous events in their lives. Feel inspired as you listen to the modern-day wonders that God is working all around us.

Perseverance is a long-journeyed characteristic that is learned and acquired over time. I visit many biblical examples of perseverance in the stories of Job, Paul, and Jesus himself. Learn more about how to obtain perseverance and why it is very important to mature in your spiritual life. Explore the five steps that are essential to building and sustaining your perseverance. I hope and pray that this book serves you well in your journey with God.

Oggi per la Chiesa la situazione è molto difficile. Si tratta di una delle tante crisi che il cristianesimo ha vissuto o di un definitivo declino? È un interrogativo che inquieta anche chi guarda al cristianesimo dall’esterno. Ma crisi non vuol dire necessariamente fine. Può essere un’opportunità per aprirsi al futuro, sapendo che il grande rischio è accontentarsi di sopravvivere, rimpiangendo un passato migliore. La soluzione è vivere nella crisi. La Chiesa oggi è chiamata a una condizione di lotta, questa volta non contro nemici esterni ma contro l’indifferenza e il discredito.

In this, his premiere work, Cornel West challenges African Americans to consider the incorporation of Marxism into their theological perspectives, thereby adopting the mindset that it is class more so than race that renders one powerless in America. His work reflects political and cultural perspectives borne out of his own formative life experiences. Decades later, his arguments continue to capture the theological imagination of many and influence the critical engagement of generations of scholars.

It began when a small group of believers stepped out in faith—against all odds—and claimed the Queen of Angels Hospital in downtown Los Angeles for the cause of Christ. Now 200 different ministries in the Los Angeles International Church reach out to thousands of residents. Innovative programs minister to AIDS victims, the homeless, battered women, drug and alcohol addicts, and abused children—offering hope and a chance for a better life. The Church That Never Sleeps shows how God can use this incredible ministry as a model to make dreams come true across the nation.

In Rooted Leadership Audio Study, John E. Johnson explores how Christian theology provides an overarching leadership framework and applies that theory to leadership practices. Spiritual reflection, guided by scripture, points us to the very center of leadership—God—and the purpose of leadership—that we might display his glory. All the best forms of leading take their cues from who God is, his purposes, and his ways of working with people that he has progressively revealed.

Why do we feel like we are always performing? Where does this impulse come from? As John Starke shows in The Secret Place of Thunder, our modern world has internalized the idea that the markers of having an admirable and successful life are primarily visible. It leads us to believe that a sense of self-worth and identity are metrics to be displayed. The performance of the self has become more important than the reality.

In Counted Worthy, Connor Bales shares the unique calling he and his wife, Mary, have been counted worthy of stewarding in raising two children with a rare genetic disorder. From the initial confusion and questions of "why"—to the practical exhaustion resulting from endless tests, treatments, and visits to the emergency room—to the emotional, physical and spiritual toll they've experienced as a family, Bales leaves nothing off the table.

Whether you have a safety or security ministry for your church or place of worship, or you are looking to create a new ministry for your church, this is the right book for you! Church ministry and operations can only be successful through applying biblical principles.

"For many years I struggled to lead in a difficult environment. My colleagues seemed to thrive on conflict. I sure didn't. I tried to be a servant, but I couldn't compete with their charisma and intensity." Whether you lead in a church or the marketplace, you probably relate to Tom Harper's desire to serve with strength. This book is the result of his three-year search through the Bible for wisdom on how to establish authority, overcome resistance, develop boldness, and manage conflict.

Apres la mort de son mari, c’est en ces termes que Kusum est menacee de mort par son beau-pere hindou, une hache a la main.L'histoire de Kusum est l'une des nombreuses histoires recueillies par l'auteur auprès des chrétiens persécutés en Inde. Leurs temoignages, emouvants et sinceres, racontent comment ils continuent a suivre Jesus avec courage, malgre leurs doutes, leurs peurs et leurs souffrances.

Serving Christ is a fantastic privilege. Serving Christ is the hardest thing you could imagine. So which is it? Ouch! When Ministry Hurts tackles that question for anyone serving Christ—whether in full-time ministry, in a part-time role, or as a volunteer.

Hear from a young professional, Cameron Nathan Singh. He was able to rise to senior leadership roles in the marketplace. Hear about his journey of faith and how he was able to navigate and discover his true passion and calling that God called him to live out.

In the book Four Pillars of Church Safety & Security, best-selling authors James McGarvey and Michael Scully cover how your ministry and church can be successful in learning and applying key critical ingredients.

Luca Lewis is done with church. It killed his father, and now he wants nothing to do with the whole thing. Yet, he can’t seem to shake the unwanted conviction his father planted deep in his soul: that maybe something else is possible–something much more important.