Resurrection
Resurrection

Author: Ellen R. Hill

Publisher:

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13:

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Author ecplores the effects on a congregation that has experienced a betrayal of trust in its pastor because of the pastor's sexual misconduct.

Old Wine in New Skins
Old Wine in New Skins

Author: Paul David Lawson

Publisher: Lantern Books

Published: 2000-11

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9781930051294

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The Christian churches are currently in a time of great turmoil and transition. Clergy find themselves torn between a large number of different and often conflicting roles within their parishes. Episcopalian priest, Paul David Lawson, explores the depth of the crisis facing individual pastors and the churches as a whole, and shows how Centering Prayer (a daily meditative practice) and an understanding of systems theory (how structures within places work) can help. By dealing honestly with anxiety individually and within the church community, by coping with conflict constructively and proactively, and by recognizing how organizations deal with unarticulated emotional issues stemming from their members and constituents, conscious practice of Centering Prayer can create a healthy church environment, dynamic and successful leadership within that church, and a revitalized and vibrant community worship.

Suffering and the Sovereignty of God
Suffering and the Sovereignty of God

Author: John Piper

Publisher: Crossway

Published: 2006-09-13

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 143351902X

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In the last few years, 9/11, a tsunami, Hurricane Katrina, and many other tragedies have shown us that the vision of God in today's churches in relation to evil and suffering is often frivolous. Against the overwhelming weight and seriousness of the Bible, many Christians are choosing to become more shallow, more entertainment-oriented, and therefore irrelevant in the face of massive suffering. In Suffering and the Sovereignty of God, contributors John Piper, Joni Eareckson Tada, Steve Saint, Carl Ellis, David Powlison, Dustin Shramek, and Mark Talbot explore the many categories of God's sovereignty as evidenced in his Word. They urge readers to look to Christ, even in suffering, to find the greatest confidence, deepest comfort, and sweetest fellowship they have ever known.

Next
Next

Author: William Vanderbloemen

Publisher: Baker Books

Published: 2020-04-21

Total Pages: 245

ISBN-13: 1493423347

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Packed with new research, new interviews, and practical solutions, this updated and expanded edition of Next will equip pastors, ministry teams, and Christian organizations to navigate leadership changes with wisdom and grace. While there is no simple, one-size-fits-all solution to the puzzle of planning for a seamless pastoral succession, Next offers church leaders and pastors a guide to asking the right questions in order to plan for the future. Vanderbloemen, founder of a leading pastoral search firm, and Bird, an award-winning writer and researcher, share insider stories of succession failures and successes in dozens of churches, including some of the nation's most influential. The authors demystify successful pastoral succession and help you prepare for an even brighter future for your ministry. Includes a foreword by John Ortberg and an introduction by Eric Geiger and Kenton Beshore.

The Apostolic Ministry
The Apostolic Ministry

Author: Rick Joyner

Publisher: Morningstar Publications Inc.

Published:

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 1929371993

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The Apostolic Ministry, Rick Joyner explains how the restoration of the apostolic ministry will be one of important events at the end of the church age. The ministry that opened the church age will be the one that closes it. He covers questions such as: What is an apostle? Are there apostles today? What authority do they have? How do we recognize false apostles? What will the apostolic church look like?

The Worship Sourcebook
The Worship Sourcebook

Author: Emily Brink

Publisher: Baker Books

Published: 2013-04-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780801015915

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The Worship Sourcebook is a collection of more than 2,500 prayers, litanies, and spoken texts for every element of traditional worship services held throughout the seasons of the church year. This indispensable resource for worship planners and pastors includes texts that can be read aloud as well as outlines that can be adapted for your situation. Teaching notes offer guidance for planning each element of the service. Thought-provoking perspectives on the meaning and purpose of worship help stimulate discussion and reflection. This second edition includes new and revised liturgies, additional prayers for challenging situations facing today's church, and new appendices.