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paperbackCaring for Sexually Abused Children
A Handbook for Families Churches
by Dr. R. Timothy Kearney
In this practical handbook for families and churches, Dr. R. Timothy Kearney shows how the healing touch of God can come, frequently through God's people, to children who have experienced sexual abuse.
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paperbackThe Journey of Ministry
Insights from a Life of Practice
by Eddie Gibbs
Foreword by Richard J. MouwIn his most intimate book yet, Eddie Gibbs articulates a personal philosophy of ministry born from his storied career in teaching and pastoral ministry. Through images from his own life, Gibbs shows how effective ministry is a matter of walking slowly with the family of God and offers models for connecting in a fragmented technological age.
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paperbackMinistry by the Book
New Testament Patterns for Pastoral Leadership
by Derek Tidball
Focusing on pastoral leadership within local churches or groups of churches, Derek Tidball provides a comprehensive survey of the variety of ministry models and patterns found in the New Testament with applications for today's ministry.
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paperbackThe Theological Turn in Youth Ministry
by Andrew Root and Kenda Creasy Dean
The questions our youth have are often the same ones that perplexed the great theologians. Andrew Root and Kenda Creasy Dean invite you to envision youth ministries full of practical theologians. Follow them into reflection on your own practice of theology, and learn how to share that theology through rich conversation and purposeful experience.
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paperbackThe Crucifixion of Ministry
Surrendering Our Ambitions to the Service of Christ
by Andrew Purves
Andrew Purves explores the true and essential nature of Christian ministry, rooting it in Christ's own example. He provides vision and direction for students and practicing ministers to reclaim the connection between Christ, themselves, and their ministries.
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paperbackThe Politics of Ministry
Navigating Power Dynamics and Negotiating Interests
by Bob Burns, Tasha D. Chapman, and Donald C. Guthrie
Foreword by Steven GarberAt its most basic level, politics is simply the everyday activity of getting things done with other people. Filled with real-life stories, this book from Bob Burns, Tasha Chapman, and Donald Guthrie combines their long ministry experience with sociological research, setting out wise principles and practices that help us see more clearly the political dynamics at play in our churches and parachurch ministries.
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paperbackRenewing Communication
Spirit-Shaped Approaches for Children, Youth, and Families
by Colleen R. Derr
How can we as Christian leaders make the most of our communication to help others become more like Christ? Colleen Derr draws on decades of experience in education and church ministry to offer a holistic strategy for transformational communication, showing that communication powered by the Spirit needn't be limited to the pulpit or classroom, but can include everyday interactions and relationships.
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paperbackMulticultural Ministry Handbook
Connecting Creatively to a Diverse World
BridgeLeader Books
Edited by David A. Anderson and Margarita R. Cabellon
David Anderson and Margarita Cabellon bring together an experienced team of practitioners to share best practices for multicultural ministry. Drawing on the pioneering expertise of Bridgeway Community Church and BridgeLeader Network, the contributors present a holistic and multifaceted portrait of what a dynamic, grace-filled and diverse ministry can look like in your church.
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paperbackBuilding Your Volunteer Team
A 30-Day Change Project for Youth Ministry
by Mark DeVries and Nate Stratman
Do you find yourself wondering how to get new volunteers onboard for your ministry? Youth leaders Mark DeVries and Nate Stratman have heard all the reasons why leaders fail to get and keep volunteers. That's why they have developed this 30-day on-ramp to creating a volunteer team, with all of the needed tools included and a money-back guarantee.
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paperbackThe Sacred Wilderness of Pastoral Ministry
Preparing a People for the Presence of the Lord
by David Rohrer
Using illustrations from everyday church life and decades of ministry experience, David Rohrer carefully crafts a lively and realistic pastoral theology for ministry in the sacred wilderness. If you are a new pastor you have a sure guide here. If you are a veteran preacher you'll find just the refresher course you need to envigorate your ministry.
