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This book intends to capture the roles, responsibilities and requirements of these Clerics that serve in the Lower house of prelature who are called overseer, servant leader or monsignor.

Eines macht uns die Schrift klar: Gott ist es nicht egal, wie Er angebetet wird. Im Gottesdienst muss Er im Zentrum stehen und nicht der Mensch. Anhand von biblischen Beispielen aus dem Alten und dem Neuen Testament zeigt Richard Friesen auf, dass Gott großen Wert auf die Art und Weise der Anbetung Seines Volkes legt.

Dear Preacher, Letters On Preaching is Book 1 in the Preaching Mentorship Series and is written as a collection of 50 letters from an older preacher (PulpitTape) to his younger self. This introductory and devotional book on preaching explores preaching from diverse perspectives, offering practical wisdom, theological depth, and spiritual encouragement for both seasoned pastors and aspiring preachers.

This book presents the life, thought, and work of Marcion in its historical, theological, ethical, and liturgical contexts. It distinguishes itself from its competitors by employing a new method: rigorously critiquing heresy reports by means of the testimony of Marcion's own scriptures. It devotes attention to the reliable reconstruction of those scriptures, arguing for the chronological priority of Marcion's Gospel over what is now known as canonical Luke.

The work of the church is more than any one person can handle, and God never intended for one pastor to do all a church's ministry alone. Discover a communal and biblical model of missional leadership in You Were Never Meant to Lead Alone. In this book, E. K. Strawser seeks to recover the shared leadership model of the early church, offering a practical and inclusive alternative to hierarchical and patriarchal church leadership structures.

Theophilus was one of the earliest commentators upon the Gospels, if not the first; and he seems to have been the earliest Christian historian of the Church of the Old Testament. His only remaining work, here presented, seems to have originated in an “oral discussion.”

Drawing on decades of ministry experience, Gillian Cameron offers listeners tried and tested insights that will help build the leadership capabilities of a new generation of Christians. In revealing the importance of the table for a leader, Gillian highlights the principles Jesus used to disciple and grow the people around Him. Listeners will learn how to identify potential leaders, unlock the supernatural in ministry, embrace the power of innovation, lead through seasons of pain, inspire a shared vision, and keep Jesus at the center. Be empowered to grow authentic, confident leaders.

The modern church is facing a discipleship crisis. Research shows that only one-third of Christians in America are actively engaged in making disciples—leaving a massive gap in the mission Jesus gave us. Without a clear strategy, many churches struggle to move believers from passive attendance to active participation in the work of the Gospel. In Discipology, Jones challenges pastors, church leaders, and ministry teams to return to the original model of discipleship that Jesus demonstrated.

In The Pastor as Leader, John Currie equips pastors to be men of God who competently carry out their purpose: leading God's people through the preaching of God's word.

An engaging and timely guide to preaching with passion from minister and professor Lucas Hergert. Done well, preaching engages mind and heart, soul and body. Passionate preaching offers more than discussion about topics held at a distance; it claims a stake in them. This is especially true right now, as progressive preachers must address today’s social issues with power and conviction. But how does a preacher ensure the congregation not only receives but also feels the message?

In his new book, Don't Let Nobody Turn You Around, AND Campaign cofounder and president Justin Giboney explores a compelling vision of how the Black Church's social action tradition can inspire hope and healing in the face of today's polarized culture wars. The spirituals of the Black church, such as "Don't Let Nobody Turn You Around," were rallying cries during the Civil Rights movement, making clear the connection between faith and justice during marches and protests.

With its play-on-words title that points to the familiar biblical metaphor around shepherds and flocks of sheep in need of attentive care, David McCauley's You Don't Know Sheep provides road-tested insight for some of today's most perplexing faith-based leadership issues. You Don't Know Sheep offers new perspectives; solutions to problems you've been wanting to fix; and the good-natured realization that leading people successfully requires wise shepherding—starting with a shepherd who knows the way.

Orthodox Preaching as the Oral Icon of Christ by James Kenneth Hamrick explores how Orthodox preaching, rooted in sacred traditions, serves as an “oral icon” that brings listeners into the presence of Christ, transforming lives through vivid, sacred storytelling.

When disaster hits, ministry leaders are thrust into the center of it all. We’re called to be counselors, coordinators, communicators, and visionaries, all while carrying our own grief and uncertainty. The pressure is immense. The path forward isn’t clear. And often, we’re left wondering: How do I lead when I’m hurting too? Anchor Point: How to Lead with Faith, Find Strength, and Rebuild with Hope After Crisis is a lifeline for pastors and ministry leaders facing the unthinkable.

“Meester Volansky, how you say in English? In Ukrainian, we say it like when person live in house. Jesus is my house. I live in Him . . . Because Jesus is like my house . . . I has hope!” Where did Diana get her hope? Somehow, despite the horror of the moment in which the Wolansky family found themselves, and despite whatever horrors Diana had faced in her past over her own children, she seemed to have enough hope to calm everyone else down and to take charge of the situation. Where did she get that capacity? Could Petr and Jen find this type of hope to endure?

In The Art of Asking Better Questions, J. R. Briggs offers a thoughtful exploration of how intentional, well-crafted questions can transform relationships, leadership, and spiritual growth. Guided by the wisdom of Jesus as the ultimate question-asker, this book introduces four levels of questions designed to address different purposes and provide practical tools to improve your conversations.

When you signed on for ministry leadership, you didn’t realize there would be a clause. The suffering and sadness, fatigue and feebleness, troubles and trauma, are all a part of a conspiracy. The author calls it The Clay Pot Conspiracy: Our weakness + God’s power = Resilient ministry. It is God’s plan to use what we lack to build perseverance and press us to embody the gospel we preach.

Are you ready to transform your leadership approach by following a time-tested, faith-driven model? The Six Pillars of Servant Leadership will guide you in aligning your leadership journey with the ultimate servant leader, Jesus Christ, whose example will inspire you to lead with humility, productivity, and purpose.

Wake Up to the Kingdom is a bold invitation to rediscover the message that Jesus preached. In this awakening guide for modern believers, Ted Yule unpacks the revolutionary power of the Kingdom of God—not as a distant hope, but as a present reality transforming how we live, lead, and influence the world around us. Born out of a season of stillness and discovery, this book affirms the beauty of the Church while confronting the limits of tradition when it's disconnected from mission.

For those who feel broken, lost, or spiritually depleted, Inner Healing the Franciscan Way offers a roadmap to rediscovering God's presence and finding restoration and healing. At some point, we all experience loss or disappointment—when our best efforts and carefully laid plans simply fall apart. As we struggle to put the pieces back together through sheer willpower, the intense loneliness can be crushing. Fortunately, there is another path—the healing and empowering force of the Franciscan Way of life.