Biblical Pastors Were Not and Are Not Ceos.
Biblical Pastors Were Not and Are Not Ceos.

Author: James D. Martin

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2020-06-02

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1728363640

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The emergence of the pastor Chief Executive Officer (CEO) position in churches today has become widely acceptable in Mega and Meta churches. Recent studies have not explored this issue. David Fisher acknowledges that in the 21st century, being a pastor presents major challenges because it leads to professional and personal identity crisis resulting from secular and ecclesial challenges. Studies have supported the idea that there is the need for church leaders to adopt the secular models of leadership and several noted authors have shown that churches today have become like other organizations that have to market their products. This is a problematic interpretation because leadership in modern churches has gone beyond the biblical and theological definitions of becoming shepherds of their flock and servants of God. In the search for an effective pastoral leadership role, this paper will explore the contemporary definition of pastoral leadership and compare it with what the scriptures say concerning the elders and servants of God assigned the duty of being shepherds of their flock.

The Minister as Shepherd
The Minister as Shepherd

Author: Charles Edward Jefferson

Publisher:

Published: 1912

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13:

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Of all the titles which have been minted for the envoys of the Son of God, that of "shepherd" is the most popular, the most beautiful, and the most ample. Bishop, presbyter, preacher, priest, clergyman, rector, parson, minister, all of these have been long, and are still, in use, but not one of them is so satisfying or sufficient as "shepherd."--Page 1.

The Plurality Principle
The Plurality Principle

Author: Dave Harvey

Publisher: Crossway

Published: 2021-02-17

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 1433571579

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Building and Sustaining a Thriving Leadership Culture Essential to every healthy church is a biblical model of leadership. In the New Testament, church leadership is built around a team of elders working together, each bringing his own unique skills and gifts to the cause of shepherding the flock God entrusted to them. However, in many churches today the principle of plurality in leadership is often misunderstood, mistakenly applied, or completely ignored. Dave Harvey encourages church leaders to prioritize plurality for the surprising ways that it helps churches to flourish. This book not only builds a compelling case for churches to adopt and maintain biblical elder pluralities guided by solid leadership but also supplies practical tools to help elders work together for transformation. Download the free study guide.

The Prodigal Church
The Prodigal Church

Author: Jared C. Wilson

Publisher: Crossway

Published: 2015-04-16

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1433544644

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Pastors want to reach the lost with the good news of Jesus. However, we've too often assumed this requires loud music, flashy lights, and skinny jeans. In this gentle manifesto, Jared Wilson—a pastor who knows what it's like to serve in a large attractional church—challenges pastors to reconsider their priorities when it comes to how they "do church" and reach people in their communities. Writing with the grace and kindness of a trusted friend, Wilson encourages pastors to reexamine the Bible's teaching, not simply return to a traditional model for tradition's sake. He then sets forth an alternative to both the attractional and the traditional models: an explicitly biblical approach that is gospel focused, grace based, and fruit oriented.

Marketplace Study Bible
Marketplace Study Bible

Author: Francis Myles

Publisher: Marketplace Bible International

Published: 2020-09-15

Total Pages: 760

ISBN-13: 1735051306

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Finally a Bible for the Marketplace designed and written by Marketplace Christians from 4 continents of the world that is designed to help people "Applying Timeless Biblical Principles to Today's Marketplace!" The Marketplace Study Bible is based upon the popular King James Version of the Bible. Its loaded with life changing articles on Unlocking your Potential, Business, Leadership, Government as well as the Gospel of the Kingdom. Plus much more

A Professor and Ceo True Story
A Professor and Ceo True Story

Author: Richard T. Cheng

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2016-08-20

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 1524535478

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This is a true story of this man full of adventures and unusual encounters that are highly interesting to read.

Letting God Meet Your Emotional Needs
Letting God Meet Your Emotional Needs

Author: Cindi McMenamin

Publisher: Harvest House Publishers

Published: 2003-03-01

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 0736936106

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Women long to be loved, to be known, to be understood. But who can meet those needs at their deepest level? Only the One who created women--who knows them by name and who designed them--can bring fulfillment that truly satisfies. "Letting God Meet Your Emotional Needs" shows how God desires to help every woman: I need acceptance... God loves, forgives, and accepts I need security... God promises He will never leave I need to feel pretty... Christ sees me as new, spotless I need a companion... He is the perfect friend I need communication... He talks to me intimately through His Word Formerly "Heart Hunger."

Brothers, We are Not Professionals
Brothers, We are Not Professionals

Author: John Piper

Publisher: B&H Publishing Group

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 1433678829

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John Piper pleads with fellow pastors to abandon the professionalization of the pastorate and pursue the prophetic call of the Bible for radical ministry.

Not Yet Married
Not Yet Married

Author: Marshall Segal

Publisher: Crossway

Published: 2017-06-20

Total Pages: 221

ISBN-13: 1433555484

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Life Is Never Mainly About Love and Marriage. So Learn to Live and Date for More. Many of you grew up assuming that marriage would meet all of your needs and unlock God's purposes for you. But God has far more planned for you than your future marriage. Not Yet Married is not about waiting quietly in the corner of the world for God to bring you "the one," but about inspiring you to live and date for more now. If you follow Jesus, the search for a spouse is no longer a pursuit of the perfect person, but a pursuit of more of God. He will likely write a love story for you different than the one you would write for yourself, but that's because he loves you and knows how to write a better story. This book was written to help you find real hope, happiness, and purpose in your not-yet-married life.

Fundamentals Of Bible Believing Christianity
Fundamentals Of Bible Believing Christianity

Author: Missionary Bill

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2012-05-22

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 1105789403

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Amidst all the many church discipleship, stewardship, evangelism and training programs for pastors, leaders and congregations there is one thing missing: the Fundamentals of the Faith. Many Christians know more about their church's budget than they do about the Fundamentals of the Christian Faith as outlined in the Word of God. Why? Because the emphasis of most of these church programs is not on the Bible, but on so-called successful church operation and management methods that have moved far away from the things of God to some corporate culture...