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Church ministry is challenging, but the right resources can have a huge impact on the work pastors do day in and day out. This list highlights ten books from IVP written specifically for pastors, taking all types of ministry contexts into consideration. Whether you're a pastor yourself or you want to support the church leaders in your life, these books are the perfect place to start.
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Churches are struggling to meet the needs of their congregations and to entice people to return to church after pandemic living. But instead of rolling out fancy programs, ministry veteran Carolyn Carney says we can revitalize our churches through the simple yet powerful act of group prayer. Read this article for two practical tips on building prayer in your congregation.
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paperbackThe Third Third of Life
Preparing for Your Future
by Walter C. Wright, Jr.
Foreword by Max De PreeIn this brief workbook Walter C. Wright provides eight sessions to help those moving toward retirement plan out the next steps. Developed and field-tested at the Max De Pree Center for Leadership, this guide includes material for individuals and groups that will enable 50-somethings (and up) to prepare for the next chapter of life with confidence.
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paperbackThe Wonder of the Universe
Hints of God in Our Fine-Tuned World
by Karl W. Giberson
Karl Giberson takes us on a fascinating guided tour of planets and protons, galaxies and gamma rays. For many, even those who do not embrace religious faith, it looks like the expression of a grand plan--a cosmic architecture capable of both supporting life such as ours, and of inspiring observers like us to seek out a creator.
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paperbackMaking Spiritual Progress
Building Your Life with Faith, Hope and Love
by Allen Ratta
Foreword by Larry OsborneWe often think of "spiritual growth" as a matter of behavior, but in reality spiritual growth is a matter of the heart. In Making Spiritual Progress Allen Ratta introduces a revolutionary system for monitoring your motivations—faith, hope and love, the virtues out of which spiritual growth grows.
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paperbackSlow Church Study Guide
by C. Christopher Smith and John Pattison
Slow Church by Chris Smith and John Pattison has been eagerly received by a people who are ready to be invited out of franchise faith and back into the kingdom of God. This eleven-session study guide provides an opportunity to reflect on the message of this groundbreaking book both individually and in community.
Number of Studies: 11
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paperbackLeadershipNext
Changing Leaders in a Changing Culture
by Eddie Gibbs
Mapping out how Christian leadership must change in light of new global realities, veteran church growth expert Eddie Gibbs assesses the dynamics of leadership teams, identifies healthy leadership traits, and looks to how new leaders are identified and developed.
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paperbackWe Speak
Proclaiming Truth in an Age of Talk
by Mike Baker, J. K. Jones, and Jim Probst
As Christians, we are all called to speak out—in our workplaces, our schools, our neighborhoods. Every believer has a faith testimony compelling us to be Christ's representatives. This devotional-style book, along with its companion DVD, is designed to be an encouragement and support as you identify and add your voice to the chorus.
Number of Studies: 7
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paperbackLove One Another
Becoming the Church Jesus Longs For
by Gerald L. Sittser
Need help learning how to love and forgive in community? Gerald Sittser examines the "one another" statements throughout the New Testament, speaking from his own pastoral experience with the best and worst of church life. Learn what the love Jesus commanded actually requires and how to live it out—through struggle, servanthood, compromise and sacrifice.
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Excellence in Preaching
Studying the Craft of Leading Preachers
by Simon Vibert
What do good preachers do well? Simon Vibert has studied today's leading preachers to discover the dynamics of effective preaching. Each chapter profiles a contemporary preacher and lifts out practical principles from the likes of Tim Keller, John Piper and Nicky Gumbel. Learn from the best. And become the best preacher that you can be.
