CK - Pastoral Ministry 9

You preach… But you probably wish you could be better. How many Sunday nights have you sat and wished you were a better preacher? How many Friday afternoons have you spent wishing you had crafted a ……続きを見る

The role of elder is arguably the church's most thankless job. From putting out fires and dealing with disgruntled members to teaching new Christians and encouraging the weak, all while being a mode……続きを見る

Pastors aren't superheroesーthey have fears and limitations just like everyone else. Zack Eswine knows this from personal experience and has a wealth of wisdom to offer those who feel like they don'……続きを見る

Many people believe that discipleship is important, but they need help. In fact, the vast majority of Christians report that they have never been personally discipled by a more mature follower of Je……続きを見る

What would happen if every pastor in America shared the vision to disciple every man in his churchーcan you imagine? No man falls on purpose, yet our culture is suffering from the fallout of the "me……続きを見る

Contemporary evangelicals have built a "salvation culture" but not a "gospel culture." Evangelicals have reduced the gospel to the message of personal salvation. This book makes a plea for us to rec……続きを見る

The man behind the pulpit is the communicator of the Word of God, the dispenser of heavenly wisdom that restores the fainting, encourages the weary, and motivates the determined. The preacher is a m……続きを見る

Los autores, en la Introducción de este recurso, mencionan: "Dios le ha llamado a una vida de servicio como discípulo y discípula de Jesucristo… Ministerios del servicio laico es el primer paso que……続きを見る

La Guía del líder del Curso básico de Ministerios de servicio laico es una experiencia de capacitación para el nuevo liderato de la iglesia, y a la vez, representa una experiencia de renovación par……続きを見る

As someone who helped write a book advocating reparative therapy for gay people back in 1987, it was with gut-wrenching love that my wife and I did not let our daughter go when she came out 16 years……続きを見る

Many churches have an official process to join their membership. Is this really a biblical practice? The authors show that the Bible assumes the necessity of formal church membership so that we can ……続きを見る

Starting a church from scratch? Start here! Launch offers specific strategies for beginning a church with no members, no money, and no staff. Readers get clear, practical how-to strategies for quick……続きを見る

Communication is integral to the mission of the church, but it can go awry in myriad ways, both obvious and subtle. Communication in the Church helps congregations create healthier ways for their me……続きを見る

Do you want to learn more about Catholicism? Are you returning to the faith after a long absence? Do you want to know what role the Catholic faith plays in your life? The Seeker’s Catechism answers ……続きを見る

The issue is church health, not church growthーif your church is healthy, growth will occur naturally. So how do we make healthy churches, driven by purpose? In order for any church to thrive, it mu……続きを見る

Creative Ministry Moves reveals the secrets of providing creative ministry in this transitional age of ministry that will ignite thought, participation, growth and congregational life. The book give……続きを見る

This book tells the story of the revitalization of Guilford Baptist Church in northern Virginia. Weaving together scripture and biblical principles with humor and personal anecdotes, author Michael ……続きを見る

World’s Great Sermons Volume I was published so that pastors and laypeople could have these wonderful texts available for their use. BASIL - The Creation of the World Basil of Caesarea, also called ……続きを見る

Running the Good Race of an Associate Minister is timely book for the contemporary Christian Ministry. It's a must read for all Christian leaders, especially those serving as associate to a senior m……続きを見る

That lay women and men increasingly serve as leaders of institutional ministries in the Church is nothing new. Yet, until now, these lay leaders have longed for theological resources and formational……続きを見る

The growing shift in Catholic moral theology from reflecting on rules alone to focusing on the identity and formation of persons as moral agents prompts a further question: What impact do recent cha……続きを見る

Como discípulo de Cristo llamado a la vocación de líder catequético, eres responsable de coordinar el trabajo y esfuerzo de tu comunidad para formar a discípulos de Cristo. Pero antes de enfocarte e……続きを見る

The key to effective church leadership is the ability to be a non-anxious presence. This is not a technique. It is a way of being. It is deceptively simple, but tremendously difficult. Yet, if you a……続きを見る

How to heal from trauma and restore laughter, love, and faith When trauma wounds, victims are thrown into unexpected darkness and experience unfamiliar symptoms. Some trauma survivors draw upon a li……続きを見る

Nos tempos atuais, quem quiser viver como igreja precisa compreender o mundo emque as pessoas vivem. Só quem leva a sério as esperanças, os medos e as necessidades das pessoas conseguirá ser "sal e ……続きを見る

Every soul carries within itself pain caused by the hurtful words and acts of another human being. How can you find peace and heal from these wounds? How can you live a Christian life reflective of ……続きを見る

"The divine mystery, as interpreted by Paul, offers transformation. The believer who identifies with the death and resurrection of Christ by putting to death the old way of life (Rom 6:5-11; Gal 2:2……続きを見る

Harry Emerson Fosdick (1878-1969) was one of the most influential preachers in the twentieth century. He believed every sermon ought ask and answer some question that genuinely troubles individuals ……続きを見る

In his first book, The End of the Island, Jeffrey C. Tucker wrote an engaging, accessible theology of suffering. In his second book in this series, Out of the Canyon, Tucker focuses on the behaviora……続きを見る

For those who are called to it, pastoral ministry can be a source of deep joy. But there are also challenges. An increasing number of pastors seem to be burning out under the load. Congregations may……続きを見る