Products in Category: Pastoral Helps - Manuals/Resources
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Stewart Custer Collection (9 Vols.)
This 9-volume set offers four conservative New Testament commentaries and a collection of books covering such subjects as astronomy, biblical inerrancy, New Testament synonyms and an important reference book for pastors and students. Using the wonderful phraseology of the King James Bible and his own Greek translations, Dr. Custer offers a conservative approach in his exposition of Scripture. There is also an extensive bibliography, Scripture index and topical index at the end of the commentaries.
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Following God Workbook Series
The Following God Workbook Series from AMG Publishers consists of study workbooks designed to provide an introspective look at key characters and concepts found in the Bible. Each study book contains personal, interactive application sections that literally thousands have come to appreciate since the first Following God workbook was released.
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R. A. Torrey Collection (15 Vols.)
This 15-volume collection features the most enduring works of one the great evangelists of our time, Reuben Archer Torrey. Here you will find nourishment for your mind and food for your soul. More than 3,500 pages of inductive study, systematic teaching, and practical preaching.
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Preaching & Leadership Collection (18 Vols.)
This collection of 18 resources is designed with the working pastor in mind. It will hone the effectiveness, quality, and focus of any pastor's ministry, whether they are just starting out or have decades of experience behind them. With nearly 3,300 pages of material written out of the life experiences of dozens of pastors, this collection is nothing if not practical!
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The Complete Library of Christian Worship (8 Vols.)
The Complete Library of Christian Worship edited by Robert E. Webber is the most comprehensive worship resource available. These books present all aspects of Christian worship in their biblical origins, historical development, and contemporary use.
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AMG Bible Essentials CD-ROM
All the essentials for inductive Bible study are at your finger tips including research on Bible languages, along with insightful helps for those preparing for Sunday School, Bible study, and small group lessons.
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Nelson's Annual Preacher's Sourcebook, 2004 Edition
This ultimate sourcebook includes sermon outlines, illustrations, and quotes for every Sunday of the year. With suggestions for worship planning, including hymns, prayers and Scripture text, this is a must-have for any pastor's library. In addition to providing sermon ideas for Sunday evenings and s...
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Nelson's Annual Preacher's Sourcebook, 2003 Edition
This ultimate sourcebook includes sermon outlines, illustrations, and quotes for every Sunday of the year. With suggestions for worship planning, including hymns, prayers and Scripture text, this is a must-have for any pastor's library. In addition to providing sermon ideas for Sunday evenings and s...
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Nelson's Complete Book of Stories, Illustrations & Quotes
Features thousands of real-life stories, illustrations, and quotes edited by popular author and pastor Rob MorganCross-referenced by subject and ScriptureAlphabetized for easy accessThe ultimate gold-mine for speakers—humorous, serious, thought-provoking, and heart-warming materialSpace included for...
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Speaker's Sourcebook of New Illustrations
This is a valuable resource that ministers, teachers, and public speakers will want close at hand. Each of these 500 illustrations focuses on the daily challenges of Christian life. The alphabetical format aids in finding ideas quickly and encourages browsing. Completely indexed and cross-referenced...
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Nelson's Teaching Outlines of the Bible
These time-saving outlines provide summaries of each book of the Bible in a concise, quick reference format. Pastors, teachers, and students can readily jump from the outlines to deeper study or lessons or sermons. Print out the outline you need as an overhead.
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Nelson's Annual Preacher's Sourcebook, 2002 Edition
This ultimate sourcebook includes sermon outlines, illustrations, and quotes for every Sunday of the year. With suggestions for worship planning, including hymns, prayers and Scripture text, this is a must-have for any pastor's library. In addition to providing sermon ideas for Sunday evenings and s...
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I Never Knew That Was In The Bible!
The Ultimate A-to-Z Resource to Common Expressions and Curious Words from the BibleMartin Manser is a professional reference-book editor and Bible scholar who has compiled and edited more than 70 titles, including dictionaries and biblical reference works. He holds the BA Honours degree in linguisti...
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Rediscovering Expository Preaching
In keeping with the purposes of The Master's Seminary, this volume aims toward the goal of motivating and equipping this and the next generation of Christian leaders to provide wholesome spiritual nourishment for God's people from His Word. Rediscovering Expository Preaching combines, a highly conde...
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Lessons in Leadership
With Lessons in Leadership, fifty respected Christian leaders share their wisdom from a lifetime of ministry. Whether you are currently training for ministry, have recently entered into a leadership role, or are looking for fresh insights on life and ministry, you will greatly benefit from the insightful counsel of these pastors, ministry leaders, and professors.
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The Speaker's Quote Book
Everyone who speaks or preaches needs a ready supply of thought-provoking and illustrative resource material. The Speaker's Quote Book provides the attention-getting story or that “just right” quote that adds depth to any sermon or presentation.
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Using Illustrations to Preach with Power
If the apostle Paul had not punctuated his words with images of the armor of God or the racecourse, would we so easily remember his instruction? The march on Washington might have become nothing more than a ragged hike across a majestic mall if Martin Luther King, Jr. had not led us through a “dream...
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Practical Wisdom for Pastors
As a pastor your job is filled with blessings and satisfaction, as well as unique challenges and pitfalls. Here a ministry veteran covers virtually all of those areas with a wealth of practical insight culled from 44 years in the pastorate. Blending his deep love of the Word and commitment to biblical ministry, Curtis Thomas offers a rich source of help and encouragement that will enthuse and benefit you whether you've pastored for five years or 50.
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A Treasury of Great Preaching, Volume 12
A Treasury of Great Preaching has been written to provide inspirational reading, resources for study in history and homiletics, and tools for ministers in the preparation of their sermons, devotions, and religious writings.Over ninety preachers and their sermons are included. The historical period c...
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A Treasury of Great Preaching, Volume 11
A Treasury of Great Preaching has been written to provide inspirational reading, resources for study in history and homiletics, and tools for ministers in the preparation of their sermons, devotions, and religious writings.Over ninety preachers and their sermons are included. The historical period c...
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A Treasury of Great Preaching, Volume 10
A Treasury of Great Preaching has been written to provide inspirational reading, resources for study in history and homiletics, and tools for ministers in the preparation of their sermons, devotions, and religious writings.Over ninety preachers and their sermons are included. The historical period c...
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A Treasury of Great Preaching, Volume 9
A Treasury of Great Preaching has been written to provide inspirational reading, resources for study in history and homiletics, and tools for ministers in the preparation of their sermons, devotions, and religious writings.Over ninety preachers and their sermons are included. The historical period c...
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A Treasury of Great Preaching, Volume 8
A Treasury of Great Preaching has been written to provide inspirational reading, resources for study in history and homiletics, and tools for ministers in the preparation of their sermons, devotions, and religious writings.Over ninety preachers and their sermons are included. The historical period c...
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A Treasury of Great Preaching, Volume 7
A Treasury of Great Preaching has been written to provide inspirational reading, resources for study in history and homiletics, and tools for ministers in the preparation of their sermons, devotions, and religious writings.Over ninety preachers and their sermons are included. The historical period c...
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A Treasury of Great Preaching, Volume 6
A Treasury of Great Preaching has been written to provide inspirational reading, resources for study in history and homiletics, and tools for ministers in the preparation of their sermons, devotions, and religious writings.Over ninety preachers and their sermons are included. The historical period c...
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A Treasury of Great Preaching, Volume 5
A Treasury of Great Preaching has been written to provide inspirational reading, resources for study in history and homiletics, and tools for ministers in the preparation of their sermons, devotions, and religious writings.Over ninety preachers and their sermons are included. The historical period c...
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A Treasury of Great Preaching, Volume 4
A Treasury of Great Preaching has been written to provide inspirational reading, resources for study in history and homiletics, and tools for ministers in the preparation of their sermons, devotions, and religious writings.Over ninety preachers and their sermons are included. The historical period c...
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A Treasury of Great Preaching, Volume 3
A Treasury of Great Preaching has been written to provide inspirational reading, resources for study in history and homiletics, and tools for ministers in the preparation of their sermons, devotions, and religious writings.Over ninety preachers and their sermons are included. The historical period c...
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A Treasury of Great Preaching, Volume 2
A Treasury of Great Preaching has been written to provide inspirational reading, resources for study in history and homiletics, and tools for ministers in the preparation of their sermons, devotions, and religious writings.Over ninety preachers and their sermons are included. The historical period c...
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A Treasury of Great Preaching, Volume 1
A Treasury of Great Preaching has been written to provide inspirational reading, resources for study in history and homiletics, and tools for ministers in the preparation of their sermons, devotions, and religious writings.Over ninety preachers and their sermons are included. The historical period c...
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The Outline Bible
The Outline Bible is a tool for making the content of the Bible easy and enjoyable to learn—and remember! This handy resource organizes every single verse of the Bible into an easy-to-remember outline format. Each major outline level uses a literary device-such as alliteration, rhyme, etc.—to help th...
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What About Baptism?: A Discussion on the Mode, Candidate, and Purpose of Christian Baptism
This book is a product of Scripture, and discusses baptism under the following topics: • Mode • Its candidates • The immersionists arguments • Its meaning
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Pressure Points: Who's In Charge?
What Are the Traps the Enemy Plans to Set For You?News stories about pastoral indiscretions abound today—an embezzlement this week, adultery the next. Every Christian’s life is filled with temptation, but spiritual leaders seem to be prime targets for Satan’s attacks. Most pastors find themselves fa...
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Pressure Points: A Voice in the Wilderness
A Pastor’s Work is Never Done.Sometimes you feel like you just can’t win. While you are praying, you feel you should be studying. While studying you feel you should be out visiting. While visiting you feel you should be with your family. And while you are with your family, you feel you should be spe...
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Pressure Points: The Time Crunch
The Pressure is On.Sometimes you may feel like you are facing a football defensive line: a half-ton mass and muscle whose sole objective is to pound you into the turf. The demands of the ministry can feel like that, especially when you’re faced by pressures like:How can I compete with the communicat...
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Pressure Points: Standing Fast
Hold Your Ground. Everywhere you turn, there’s opposition to the kingdom of God. You face the tension every day. The pressure is like a hurricane that threatens to wildly toss your ministry, your family-even you, yourself. And it will, unless your character is firmly rooted. Cultural relativism gust...
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Pressure Points: Measuring Up
Is Your Ministry a Success? If you are like most pastors, you want to be a successful church leader. You start out with the desire to teach God’s principles, help other believers and reach out to your community, but you may become sidetracked by a desire to please others. The passion to make a diffe...
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Pressure Points: Dangers, Toils & Snares
Every Great Leader Can be Tempted to Jump Ship.It’s not easy leading a church. As the pastor, you’re called to move ahead and direct your congregation to new heights in an age and a culture that is largely anti-authoritarian, independent, and suspicious of leaders. And as things get tough, you get l...
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Preaching With Spiritual Passion
HOW DO YOU STAY FRESH WHEN SUNDAY, SEEMS TO COME EVERY OTHER DAY? Pastors are maturing. Deepening. They want substance for their congregations—and nourishment for their own soul. THE PASTOR’S SOUL series unleashes pastors to do what really matters. To step beyond skills. To give of their unique gift...
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The Power of Loving Your Church
WHEN YOU HAVE DONE WHAT YOUR CHURCH WANTS YOU TO DO, HAVE YOU REALLY ACCOMPLISHED WHAT GOD INTENDS? Pastors are maturing. Deepening. They want substance for their congregations—and nourishment for their own soul. THE PASTOR’S SOUL series unleashes pastors to do what really matters. To step beyond sk...
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Pastoral Grit
SOONER OR LATER, EVERY PASTOR NEEDS WHAT MAKES A GOOD PASTOR GREAT: THE STRENGTH TO STAND AND TO STAY. Pastors are maturing. Deepening. They want substance for their congregations—and nourishment for their own soul. THE PASTOR’S SOUL series unleashes pastors to do what really matters. To step beyond...
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Listening to the Voice of God
IS IT POSSIBLE TO GROW IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD AMID THE DEMANDS OF MINISTRY? Pastors are maturing. Deepening. They want substance for their congregations—and nourishment for their own soul. THE PASTOR’S SOUL series unleashes pastors to do what really matters. To step beyond skills. To give of ...
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Character Forged From Conflict
SOONER OR LATER, CHURCH CONFLICT WILL THREATEN TO STEAL YOUR DESIRE TO SERVE GOD AND PEOPLE? Pastors are maturing. Deepening. They want substance for their congregations—and nourishment for their own soul. THE PASTOR’S SOUL series unleashes pastors to do what really matters. To step beyond skills. T...
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Mastering Worship
Leading the People of God into the presence of God.One of the most important functions you have as pastor is leading your congregation in worship. Yet if you’re like most, you’ve had little training in the art of leading worship. Mastering Worship, the fourth volume in the Mastering Ministry series...
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Mastering Transitions
Nearly every pastor is going to move. It may happen tomorrow or at the end of a long tenure, but someday you will likely face the prospect of leaving your present ministry and beginning another.First comes the wrenching decision itself. Is God really calling you away, or are you just copping-out to ...
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Mastering Teaching
Jesus went about preaching and teaching. If you’re like most pastors, one out of two isn’t bad. But you’d like to do better. You know that in teaching you can apply more specifically and discuss more thoroughly the topics you raise in sermons. You also enjoy the opportunity of getting closer to your...
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Mastering the Pastoral Role
The MASTERING MINISTRY series brings together some of the best minds on specific areas of pastoral ministry and presents their insights in a readable, personal way. Each book is coauthored by three church leaders recognized for their experience and expertise. The MASTERING MINISTRY series is copubli...
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Mastering Pastoral Counseling
If you’re like most pastors, you find counseling a sweet and sour experience.You’ve known the joy of unraveling a problem, of saving a marriage, of guiding a young life, of becoming bonded with your people. Yet you’ve also known the weariness and frustration of insoluble and complex and unremitting ...
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Mastering Outreach & Evangelism
Developing a Church that Impacts Its CommunityYou want your church to make a difference in the lives of people. Yet you’re often frustrated. Why aren’t your church members better able to meet the needs of their neighbors, be salt and light in their neighborhoods, and spread the gospel?Mastering Outr...
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Mastering Contemporary Preaching
Mastering Contemporary Preaching is the first volume of a twelve-volume series called “Mastering Ministry,” co-published by Leadership, Christianity Today, Inc. and Multnomah Press. This book, authored by three preachers known for their ability to communicate in today’s language, focuses on the part...
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Mastering Conflict & Controversy
How to master the conflict that cripples God’s church.As every pastor knows, conflict and controversy are difficult and painful. Sometimes the controversy reflects the battle between the forces of light and darkness. More often, however, the conflict rests upon misunderstandings and opinions rather ...
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Mastering Church Management
You probably entered the ministry expecting to focus on preaching, prayer, and spiritual guidance. You soon discovered, however, that the realities of church life require working with structures, ministering both to and through people.How you handle this important job of administration equipping and...
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Mastering Church Finances
If you’re like most pastors, you’ve not been trained to manage the church’s money. You’ve been taught, in fact, to be suspicious of Mammon. So how do you respond when a spreadsheet (usually in the red) is thrust before you and eager trustees look to you for financial leadership?Having to be concerne...
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Changing Lives Through Preaching and Worship
No pastor wants to go through the motions. But how can we make sure preaching and worship change lives? How do we unpack ancient truths for the MTV generation? How do we speak to construction workers as well as university professors? How can our words stir hope in those who are about to give in or g...
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Renewing Your Church Through Vision and Planning
Vision never comes with all the answers. Vision is, by definition, seeing beyond present possibilities. It means conceptualizing what a church could be like. Some pastors and church leaders burn white hot with vision. Most of us, however, feel more skilled in other areas of leadership. Our training,...
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The Unity Factor
Lying awake one night after a church board meeting.That’s when Larry Osborne thought, We have to find a way to replace our posturing and battling with the new spirit of teamwork and cooperation. Every experienced pastor knows the joys and struggles of working with a board. As Chuck Swindoll wrote: “...
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Sins of the Body
The temptation we can’t entirely flee. Sex—it attracts us and frightens us. Its highly-charged force has potential for great good or great harm. Mishandling sexual situations has caused Christian leaders to lose their ministries. Sex-related problems also confront pastors with confounding counseling...
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The Contemplative Pastor
Overlooked essentials of ministry. In the busyness of preaching, teaching, and overseeing church ministries, it’s easy to let the urgent displace the important. The immediate overwhelms the eternal. And pastors find themselves “running the church” but not “curing souls.” This book is a reminder of t...
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The Magnetic Fellowship
“If only I could see lives changed!” So goes a common lament of pastors who are working hard, working prayerfully, but seeing no visible results. Their efforts go unrewarded; their churches attract few new comers. How can the situation be turned around? How can new people be reached? Other churches ...
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Making the Most of Mistakes
Everybody makes mistakes. Not everybody, unfortunately, recovers. Mistakes are inevitable, even for pastors. Wisdom and will can go awry, and ministry can crumple. But disruption doesn’t have to be the final word. For the Christian, gaffes, grief, and grace walk hand in hand. God is in restoration b...
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Weddings, Funerals, and Special Events
Mastering CeremoniesIn today’s secular society, the only personal contact many people have with a pastor is some public occasion: a wedding, funeral, baby dedication or baptism, an awards ceremony.These settings, where clergy are front and center, offer unique opportunities to minister.The bubbling ...
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When to Take a Risk
Making decisions without destructionDoes leading a church set up an impossible choice between running an efficient, well-maintained program and being sensitive to the needs of suffering people? Can one leader do both?For many leaders, the answer is not clear. Especially in days when the conflicting ...
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Preaching to Convince
How to be heard—and heeded.The apostle Paul spent his prison days in Rome preaching—trying “to convince them about Jesus.” The results: “Some were convinced by what he said, but others would not believe” (Acts 28:24). About par for the course.Any preacher often wonders, Am I getting across? I believ...
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Music, Youth, and Education
A Guide for Non-SpecialistsNo one can be an expert in every field, despite what church members—consciously or unconsciously—may expect. Yet pastors do need at least a working knowledge of several specialized ministry skills.Areas where the pastor is directly involved (preaching, counseling, performi...
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Learning to Lead
Where have all the leaders gone?Despite jokes about “too many chiefs and not enough Indians,” genuine leadership is in short supply in most churches.“Leadership,” according to Fred Smith, “is what enables any group to bridge the chasm between where they are and where they should be. Crossing the Red...
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When It's Time to Move
“Seven moves equal one fire.” —American folk sayingAnyone who’s packed and unpacked a truckload of household belongings—discarding this, squeezing that, scratching or even breaking the other—knows the truth of the adage. Moving has a way of diminishing us, until by the seventh time we wonder whethe...
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Liberating the Leader's Prayer Life
All Christians need to pray. But the pressures of ministry can work against prayer. Busyness. Distractions. Inconsistency. All block the quiet time needed for prayer. Yet all are part of local church ministry.When administration, counseling, and even preaching responsibilities intrude on time with G...
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Fresh Ideas for Preaching, Worship & Evangelism
What’s the best way to plan—and space—a sermon series? Is there and honest way to plagiarize? (Yes!) How can a mood of expectancy be set for a worship service? What do you do about weak congregational singing? What are five keys to genuine excitement about missions? Can visitation be less scary? (Ye...
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Fresh Ideas for Families, Youth & Children
How can churches strengthen families as units, not just assist individual members? What’s been effective in building strong marriages? Can you minister successfully to college students while they’re away? (Yes!) How old is too old for youth leaders? (You might be surprised.) Can video games teach sp...
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Fresh Ideas for Administration & Finance
What’s the fairest way to set a pastoral salary? Volunteer secretaries: how do you maximize their willingness? What’s the key to shorter board meetings? Does growth always mean another building program? (No!) How does a church keep benevolences from becoming another welfare system? What are the best...
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Fresh Ideas for Discipleship & Nurture
What’s the connection between faith and the job? How does a church help those who have no job? How do we motivate Christians to pray, not just discuss prayer? Anyone for fasting? Will adults get serious about learning? (Yes.) How much counseling is enough? Does serving stop at age 65? (No.) What do ...
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R. C. Sproul Digital Library
Access an extensive collection of Dr Sproul's most loved works on one easy-to-use CD-ROM, including writings and audio.
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The Minister's Handbook
A practical manual of resources for worship services and special observances, including Communion. baptism, dedications, recognition of church leaders, installation of pastors, anniversaries, and seasonal celebrations, and more.
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The Star Book for Ministers
The all-time best seller from Judson Press, this minister's handbook contains suggestions for almost any type of service in which a minister would be called upon to participate. Also contains forms and helpful letters.
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Diving For Pearls in God's Treasure Chest
Do you ever think: "I do not know how to study the Bible"; "No one ever showed me how to study the Bible"; or "I do not know how to teach someone to study the Bible?" If so, this book was written for you. There is a simple way to discover the meaning of Bible texts. This method is easy to learn, eas...
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A Time Travel to the World of Jesus
A Time Travel To the World of Jesus opens up a new world to the reader. The authors use twenty-six windows to show us as clearer picture of the Bible's meaning. What does the Bible mean by describing salvation as birth and adoption? What does reconciliation with God really mean? Biblical hospitality...
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Workmen Of God - Oswald Chambers
Workmen of God offers a challenging approach to spiritual discernment and diagnosis. Pastors, missionaries, and those who want to know more about ministering to the spiritual needs of people will find timeless insights in Chambers' teaching. Taken from his lectures, this material shows how godly Chr...
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