20 Questions about Ministry
20 Questions about Ministry

Author: James Cunneen

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2018-09-27

Total Pages: 169

ISBN-13: 1532654685

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“What do I do now?” Whether you’re a lay minister, pastor, or missionary, this is probably a question you’ve often asked yourself. Along with the joy of helping people in Christian ministry comes the complexity of all the issues and situations that arise. This book offers biblical perspectives and insights into twenty of the most common, and puzzling, questions that occur in Christian ministry today. Questions like . . . how can I help people with problems? How can I be a great small-group leader? Can we actually hurt people by trying to minister to them? How do I answer the tough questions non-Christians—and Christians—ask? Why doesn’t God seem to help us more in our ministries? What does success in ministry look like? The discussions of these and other questions will hopefully encourage us to view every situation we face as an opportunity to help people connect with God.

Introduction to World Christian History
Introduction to World Christian History

Author: Derek Cooper

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2016-06-03

Total Pages: 311

ISBN-13: 0830899065

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In this brief history of the church from a global perspective, Derek Cooper explores the development of Christianity across time and the continents. Guiding readers to places like Iraq, Ethiopia and India, Scandanavia, Brazil and Oceania, he reveals the fascinating—and often surprising—history of the church.

Everyday Disciples
Everyday Disciples

Author: Chris Wilterdink

Publisher: Upper Room Books

Published: 2016-07-01

Total Pages: 153

ISBN-13: 0881777951

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Everyday Disciples: Covenant Discipleship with Youth by Chris Wilterdink resources pastors, youth leaders, and youth groups with information and planning materials related to Covenant Discipleship and accountability practices. Covenant Discipleship encourages youth to connect with Christ and one another through mutual accountability. It also encourages a networked support structure for living in the world as Christ followers.

40 Questions About Pastoral Ministry
40 Questions About Pastoral Ministry

Author: Phil A. Newton

Publisher: Kregel Publications

Published: 2021-01-26

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 0825446562

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A veteran pastor answers the questions that today's pastors are asking In 40 Questions about Pastoral Ministry, veteran pastor Phil Newton provides trustworthy answers to 40 of the most common and pressing questions relating to the life and work of the pastor. Covering five major categories--such as development, practices, and preaching--Newton equips pastors to successfully handle everyday duties and challenges, including: • Remaining spiritually healthy • Strengthening your marriage • Dealing with discouragement • Avoiding pitfalls • Leading elders' meetings • Mentoring future leaders • Preaching through books of the Bible • Conducting marriages and funerals • Practicing church discipline • Leading change and revitalization, and much more Basing his answers on Scripture, theological reflection, and personal experience, Newton serves as a mentor and guide for pastors at every stage of ministry. The questions and answers are self-contained, and topics of interest can be easily located. Pastors will want to consult this volume often for authoritative advice on all aspects of pastoral ministry.

Questions from a Hat
Questions from a Hat

Author: Noah Raulerson

Publisher: WestBow Press

Published: 2016-08-30

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 151274574X

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The greatest endorsement I can give this book is I would undoubtedly and unashamedly go through this material with my students on Wednesday nights. -- Joshua Thomas, Student Pastor at Joppa Baptist Church, Fanning Springs, Florida In churches today many youth pastors, volunteers, and parents struggle to answer those tough questions teenagers can produce. Students are curious about spiritual matters: God, Jesus, Heaven and Hell, creation, angels, stress, how to share their faith, and much more. So, come on...reach in and draw a question from a hat!

40 Questions About Pastoral Ministry
40 Questions About Pastoral Ministry

Author: Phil A. Newton

Publisher: Kregel Publications

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 0825476860

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A veteran pastor answers the questions that today's pastors are asking In 40 Questions about Pastoral Ministry, veteran pastor Phil Newton provides trustworthy answers to 40 of the most common and pressing questions relating to the life and work of the pastor. Covering five major categories--such as development, practices, and preaching--Newton equips pastors to successfully handle everyday duties and challenges, including: • Remaining spiritually healthy • Strengthening your marriage • Dealing with discouragement • Avoiding pitfalls • Leading elders' meetings • Mentoring future leaders • Preaching through books of the Bible • Conducting marriages and funerals • Practicing church discipline • Leading change and revitalization, and much more Basing his answers on Scripture, theological reflection, and personal experience, Newton serves as a mentor and guide for pastors at every stage of ministry. The questions and answers are self-contained, and topics of interest can be easily located. Pastors will want to consult this volume often for authoritative advice on all aspects of pastoral ministry.

Liberating Ministry from the Success Syndrome
Liberating Ministry from the Success Syndrome

Author: R. Kent Hughes

Publisher: Crossway

Published: 2008-01-07

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 1433521016

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Every year thousands of God's servants leave the ministry convinced they are failures. Years ago, in the midst of a crisis of faith, Kent Hughes almost became one of them. But instead he and his wife Barbara turned to God's Word, determined to learn what God had to say about success and to evaluate their ministry from a biblical point of view. This book describes their journey and their liberation from the "success syndrome"-the misguided belief that success in ministry means increased numbers. In today's world it is easy to be seduced by the secular thinking that places a number on everything. But the authors teach that true success in ministry lies not in numbers but in several key areas: faithfulness, serving, loving, believing, prayer, holiness, and a Christlike attitude. Their thoughts will encourage readers who grapple with feelings of failure and lead them to a deeper, fuller understanding of success in Christian ministry. This book was originally published by Tyndale in 1987 and includes a new preface.

Questions in Kid's Ministry
Questions in Kid's Ministry

Author: Paul Zyntek

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2014-05-28

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 1291883207

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It doesn't matter if you have been serving kids for 10 minutes or 10 years, we all face challenges. As leaders we need to always be learning, always be growing, always asking questions. Questions in Kid's Ministry is a great resource for leaders of all ages and experiences. This book tackles the questions that Children's Pastors and Leaders often ask themselves, by providing strategies and experiences to challenge, inspire and equip you. This book will help you find the answers you have been looking for.

Discerning Your Call to Ministry
Discerning Your Call to Ministry

Author: Jason K. Allen

Publisher: Moody Publishers

Published: 2016-08-19

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13: 0802494633

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“The church has needed this book for a long time.” — Russell Moore If you are considering the ministry, there are two mistakes to avoid. The first is taking up a calling that isn’t yours. The second is neglecting one that is. Discerning Your Call to Ministry will help you know the difference. A tool for seminary students, pastors-in-training, and even current pastors, it serves to confirm or prompt deep thought about the calling to ministry through 10 probing questions, including: Do you desire the ministry? Does your church affirm your calling? Do you love the people of God? Are you willing to surrender? Pastoral dropout rates are high, and seminary admission rates are declining—signs that many of us don’t quite know what we’re signing ourselves up for. Author Jason Allen, a former pastor and the president of North America’s fastest growing seminary, gives readers a better picture of the calling. Presenting a series of diagnostic questions informed by Scripture, church history, and his own experience, he helps those seeking ordination or ministry positions make confident decisions about their service to God, one way or the other.