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Spurgeon the Pastor: Recovering a Biblical and Theological Vision for Ministry

Spurgeon the Pastor: Recovering a Biblical and Theological Vision for Ministry

by Geoffrey Chang

How would you get more than 5,000 people to show up at your church?   Almost every pastor feels the pressure to get people in the doors. More people means more success, more stability, and more godly influence, right? Often, in their zeal for fruit and growth, pastors and church leaders adopt worldly mechanisms for church growth that end up undermining … Read more…

Preaching to a Divided Nation: A Seven-Step Model for Promoting Reconciliation and Unity

Preaching to a Divided Nation: A Seven-Step Model for Promoting Reconciliation and Unity

by Matthew D Kim and Paul A Hoffman

We live in angry times. No matter where we go, what we watch, or how we communicate, our culture is rife with division and polarization. Unfortunately, Christians appear to be caught up in the same animosity as the culture at large. While our faith calls us to Christian unity, the hard fact remains: our churches are tragically divided across class, ethnic, g… Read more…

Lead Like It Matters: 7 Leadership Principles for a Church That Lasts
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Lead Like It Matters: 7 Leadership Principles for a Church That Lasts

by Craig Groeschel

Narrated by Craig Groeschel

Read by the author.*Note: Lead Like It Matters is a completely revised and updated version of the book previously published as It: How Churches and Leaders Can Get It and Keep It.*Discover the secret to igniting a life-giving, soul-transforming, people-inspiring movement in your organization, church, or ministry--and the trick to keeping the momentum going.I… Read more…

NextGen Leaders: October- December 2022

NextGen Leaders: October- December 2022

by R H Boyd Publishing Corp

Master Teacher is the teacher’s quarterly to be used with Adult Christian Life and College and Career. Each lesson contains extensive biblical exposition and specific instructions for the teacher. The outline of the lesson is reader-friendly, and includes suggestions for maximizing teacher/student interaction and topics for making the study informative and… Read more…

Conduct Gospel-Centered Funerals: Applying the Gospel at the Unique Challenges of Death
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Conduct Gospel-Centered Funerals: Applying the Gospel at the Unique Challenges of Death

by Brian Croft and Phil A. Newton

Narrated by Jeff Durham

Bring Gospel Hope in the Midst of DeathThe phone rings: “Pastor, can you do my mother’s funeral?” Or, “Please help us—our baby just died.” Death comes unexpectedly, giving you two to three days of time to prepare a sermon—in the midst of caring for a grieving family. This helpful book walks a pastor through the logis… Read more…

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Children's Ministry on Purpose: A Purpose Driven Approach to Lead Kids toward Spiritual Health
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Children's Ministry on Purpose: A Purpose Driven Approach to Lead Kids toward Spiritual Health

by Steven J. Adams

Narrated by Mark Smeby and Jeff Durham

Many children’s ministries are a flurry of activity, run by dedicated volunteers and staff who put in long hours and work hard for the good of the children and parents they serve. Yet despite good intentions, many children’s ministries today are not effective. They lack purpose and intentionality.A twenty-five year veteran of children’s min… Read more…

Doing Church as a Team: The Miracle of Teamwork and How It Transforms Churches

Doing Church as a Team: The Miracle of Teamwork and How It Transforms Churches

by Wayne Cordeiro

"I for one am learning that I cannot be fulfilled apart from other people. In fact, the bottom line of this book is this: You can't do it alone. If you want to be a successful leader--if you plan to have a successful ministry--then you must develop not only your gifts but also the gifts of those around you." --Wayne Cordeiro Your church ma… Read more…

Serving a Movement: Doing Balanced, Gospel-Centered Ministry in Your City
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Serving a Movement: Doing Balanced, Gospel-Centered Ministry in Your City

by Timothy Keller, Mike Cosper, Daniel Montgomery, Alan Hirsch and Timothy Chester

Narrated by Christopher Ragland

Discover how the mission of the church relates to the work done by Christians individually to serve and better us all collectively.Our goal as Christians is never simply to build our own tribe. Instead, we seek the peace and prosperity of the city or community in which we live through a gospel movement led by the Holy Spirit, a movement united by the gospel … Read more…

Iglesia: ¿Debo asistir?

Iglesia: ¿Debo asistir?

by J Garrett Kell

En ocasiones, la iglesia puede ser algo intimidante. Puede parecer un edificio lleno de personas perfectas que tienen vidas perfectas, no un lugar al que pertenece alguien que se ha equivocado. No hay nada más lejos de la verdad. La iglesia es el pueblo de Dios que se reúne porque ama y necesita a Dios, y se aman y se necesitan unos a otros. Garrett … Read more…

Journey through the New Testament: Understanding the Purpose, Themes, and Practical Implications of Each New Testament Book of the Bible

Journey through the New Testament: Understanding the Purpose, Themes, and Practical Implications of Each New Testament Book of the Bible

by William F CookIII

Walk through the New Testament with Dr. William Cook, a respected professor at The Southern Baptist Theological SeminaryWith Journey through the New Testament, you’ll gain a grasp of the major themes of each New Testament book. You’ll have at your fingertipsConcise and comprehensive overviews of each New Testament bookThe key teachings from the life of C… Read more…

Journey through the Old Testament: Understanding the Purpose, Themes, and Practical Implications of Each Old Testament Book of the Bible

Journey through the Old Testament: Understanding the Purpose, Themes, and Practical Implications of Each Old Testament Book of the Bible

by Justin Gatlin

With Journey through the Old Testament, you'll gain a solid grasp of the major themes and stories of the Old Testament.Journey through the Old Testament helps youexplore God’s original design for humanity;track the major themes of the Old Testament's prophetic and poetic books;trace the story of redemption through the Old Testament books of the law… Read more…

Sharing the Gospel with Ease: How the Love of Christ Can Flow Naturally from Your Life

Sharing the Gospel with Ease: How the Love of Christ Can Flow Naturally from Your Life

by Thom S. Rainer

Discover a Natural Way to Share the Love of Christ.Think about an incredibly joyful event in your life. Perhaps you got a job you desperately wanted or you were really proud of something you made. Do you remember how you couldn’t wait to talk about it? You were willing and eager to have a conversation about it with anyone who would listen! Why doesn’t ou… Read more…


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