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  • Basic Christian Leadership: Biblical Models of Church, Gospel and Ministry, By John Stott
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    Basic Christian Leadership

    Biblical Models of Church, Gospel and Ministry

    by John Stott

    "God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong." (1 Corinthians 1:27)Those in Christian leadership might suspect that this verse invalidates the day-to-day reality of their ministries. They often feel that they must project strength and certainty in order to preach and minister credibly. But does this run counter ...

  • The Suburban Christian: Finding Spiritual Vitality in the Land of Plenty, By Albert Y. Hsu
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    The Suburban Christian

    Finding Spiritual Vitality in the Land of Plenty

    by Albert Y. Hsu

    Suburbia: Paradise or Wasteland?Suburbia is a place of spiritual yearnings. People come to suburbia looking for a fresh start, the second chance, a new life. It embodies the hopes and longings of its residents, dreams for the future, safety and security for their children, and the search for meaningful community and relationships. Yet much in our suburban world militates against such aspirations, ...

  • Loving the Church . . . Blessing the Nations: Pursuing the Role of Local Churches in Global Mission, By George Miley
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    Loving the Church . . . Blessing the Nations

    Pursuing the Role of Local Churches in Global Mission

    by George Miley

    Rediscovering the role God designed for the church in mission is a critical issue facing the missions movement today. That role is to glorify God by planting churches among every tongue, tribe, and nation. Planting churches amid unreached peoplesis a complex process. It calls forth every ministry gift and the contribution of every believer. Imagine a businessman, a construction worker, a schoolteacher, ...

  • Down-to-Earth Spirituality: Encountering God in the Ordinary, Boring Stuff of Life, By R. Paul Stevens
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    Down-to-Earth Spirituality

    Encountering God in the Ordinary, Boring Stuff of Life

    by R. Paul Stevens
    Foreword by Charles Ringma

    Most books on spirituality focus on disciplines like prayer and Bible study. But this can mislead us into thinking that God can only be experienced when we are doing something "spiritual." Apart from private devotional times or church on Sundays, God may seem distant and even irrelevant to our daily lives.R. Paul Stevens has a radically different view of Christian spirituality. True spirituality, ...

  • Leading the Way: Leadership Is Not Just for Super Christians, By Paul Borthwick
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    Leading the Way

    Leadership Is Not Just for Super Christians

    by Paul Borthwick

    As we enter a new millennium, there is a growing vacuum of leadership among the younger generation. The need is great for young men and women who will rise to the challenge—in the face of great opportunities and great obstacles—to be obedient to the call of leadership.This is the rallying call Paul Borthwick puts forth in Leading The Way. He asserts that leadership is not just reserved ...

  • How to Keep the Pastor You Love, By Jane A. Rubietta
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    How to Keep the Pastor You Love

    by Jane A. Rubietta

    • Who cares for your pastor in times of special need?
    • What can you do to help your pastor's family on a regular basis?
    • Are there steps you can take to ensure your pastor is personally and spiritually nurtured?

    While Paul urges the church to "overwhelm them with appreciation and love" (1 Thessalonians 5:13), research and anecdotal evidence shows that most pastors experience ...

  • Spiritual Friendship, By Mindy Caliguire
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    Spiritual Friendship

    by Mindy Caliguire

    "Mindy Caliguire knows and cares about the deep things of the soul. She's been there. And she can be a wise guide here for you," says John Ortberg, author of The Life You've Always Wanted.We are tired. Many of us long for sources of nurture for our weary souls. But we don't know where to turn. We've tried various Christian plans for growth, yet sometimes these programs leave us even more ...

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  • An Introduction to the New Testament: Contexts, Methods & Ministry Formation, By David A. deSilva
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    An Introduction to the New Testament

    Contexts, Methods & Ministry Formation

    by David A. deSilva

    Raising the Bar for New Testament Study

    David A. deSilva’s foundational work An Introduction to the New Testament offers a richly layered exploration of the New Testament, bridging rigorous scholarship with ministry application. This volume guides readers toward a deeper, more meaningful understanding of the Scriptures.

    While many New Testament introductions ...

  • Marks of the Messenger: Knowing, Living and Speaking the Gospel, By J. Mack Stiles
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    Marks of the Messenger

    Knowing, Living and Speaking the Gospel

    by J. Mack Stiles
    Foreword by Mark Dever

    Many think evangelism is rooted in a method. It is rooted in something much deeper. It is found in what makes us whole and healthy messengers of God's truth about Jesus.Mack Stiles has lived the life of the healthy evangelist in homes and coffee shops, at universities and farms. He has lived out and spoken about the gospel to Kenyans, Koreans, Arabs and North Americans. What he has learned around ...