Religious ministry and clergy Books

"Joined by the Church, Sealed by a Blessing" does more than help parish leaders plan excellent wedding liturgies and prepare engaged couples well. It enables parish leaders to address the challenges of increased divorce, fewer Catholic weddings, empty...

This collection of devotionals opens up the scriptures and serves a meal that nurtures the life with God. Helland is well acquainted with the needs of pastors, and through these pages he serves as a pastor's pastor. The book has the added value of...

Are you considering ordained ministry? Training on a course or at theological college? About to embark on your first curacy - full or part-time? Tackling the issues in a realistic and thoughtful way, this in-depth book covers: how to discern a calling to...

Gail Cafferata was heartbroken when the church she pastored voted to close its doors. It may have been the right decision, but it led to a million questions in her mind about her call, leadership, and future. She began to think that other pastors who...

God's Gift of Generosity is ideal for pastors who must engage in one of the most uncomfortable tasks of their role: asking people for money.Why does generosity matter, and why should we give back to God?Tailored specifically for pastors and lay...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

As the Emmaus story unfolds it moves from catechesis to Eucharist to mission. It is a promising paradigm for the process of reweaving the present array of parish ministries into an integrated pastoral practice.Gilbert Ostdiek, OFM, invites those engaged...

In "KidMEN: A Manifesto for Men Serving in Children's Ministry," Ryan Frank presents a compelling call to action for men who are serving as leaders in children's ministry. Drawing from his own experiences and deep passion for equipping others, Ryan...

Many women have had dreams, desires, and visions that seemed impossible to pursue. Why? Some thought restricted by their age, education, family, ethnicity, social standing, or in some cases a physical impairment. This book contains the stories of women...

Eberhard Arnold (1883-1935) fue una de las figuras cristianas más notables del siglo XX. En los años posteriores a la primera guerra mundial, abandonó su carrera como teólogo universitario para vivir el espíritu radical del Sermón del monte. Con su...

In most churches, Christian education for children is run by enthusiastic volunteers from the worshipping community. But how much support and training do they receive? Do they get the opportunity to explore and apply principles of child development or...

<p><strong>Packed with practical activities, engaging stories, and relevant explanation, this photocopiable resource will be a powerful tool to help young people develop a deep-rooted and lasting faith.</strong></p><p>Martin...

<p><strong>Here are 500 prayers for every occasion. Prayers for relationships; for problems; for saying thank you; for crying out in anger or pain; for times of spiritual dryness; for times of starting again...

We all live somewhere. And we all want our neighborhoods to flourish. Many of us hope (and even pray) for our neighborhoods' well-being. But how do we actually pursue that?This field guide answers this question by walking you through a simple, powerful...

Este libro, que sigue el modelo de la obra Ahora descubra sus fortalezas, por Marcus Buckingham, es un novedoso recurso para el discipulado, escrito por el pastor y autor Randy Frazee, que ayudará a los lectores a desarrollar una visión personal sobre el...

Sus jóvenes están haciendo preguntas en cuanto al futuro. Use este material de enseñanza para responder esas preguntas y darle a sus colegiales un vistazo de la adoración que todos disfrutaremos un día en el cielo.

Both the faithful and bishops are called to learn and to teach. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, the faithful of the local church witness to the apostolic tradition with their lives, and so are teachers. Learning to receive and respond to the sense of the...

Jesus commanded that we should come to him as little children --filled with wonder, bold with questions, pure in faith.Let the Children Come and Worship: Little Liturgies for Young Christiansis a wonderful resource for Sunday school teachers, parents,...

Every blockbuster movie with an epic story that you've seen has come back with a sequel. Think of "Star Wars" or "Lord of the Rings." Why should a TalkSheets book be any different? With the epic stories found in the New Testament, we couldn't cover it...

Drawing from culture, stories, and his own personal experience, John Sowers presents the desperate reality of fatherlessness in his generation. Fatherless Generation is a hard-hitting, descriptive look at this issue, showing how awareness, compassion,...

Mike Yaconelli composes his thoughts and passions regarding the nine core realities of youth ministry. This book unpacks The CORE training youth workers nationwide receive during Youth Specialties' one-day resource seminars.

This is a quick, no frills, everything you need to know guide for leading a small group.

Feeling exhausted, cynical, or overburdened in your ministry? There is hope ...We suffer burnout because we overwork ourselves. We suffer burnout when we experience disappointment, betrayal, and rejection, or when we fall short of our own expectations...

YOUR JOURNEY TO FULFILLMENT IN CHRIST BEGINS NOW"To find your calling, you need to become your ideal Christ-self in Me! When you connect your heart with Mine,  I will move you accordingly. Your direction and  power come into focus as you...

Every Christian experiences moments in their walk with God that feel dry, seem lonely, or they desire to grow more in their faith.Living a Deeper Faith: Nurture Your Relationship with God and Live a Faith-Fueled Life helps you find your way through...

Discover the significance of and strategic approach to a vision-driven life. In this book, you'll learn:The concept and framework of vision and its influence on an individual or an organization. Practical ways to conceive and nurture vision to a...

In Thank God for The Blessing, Daisy Fludd shares a collection of short stories of various events that have happened throughout her life that all ended with some sort of blessing. From throwing a beautiful reunion in the memory of her mother to the Holy...

""Where did you find God today?""This question from a pastor to his congregation is at the heart of these inspiring stories. Mike Milton takes you on a journey through experiences, events, relationships, and private recollections--all pursuing the goal...

The church is more than a building - it is an assembly of people joined together across distances and even through time to fulfill God's purposes in the world. Each local gathering of that assembly needs a vision to help its members accomplish the work...

Coming out of eight years teaching at a high school in Auckland, New Zealand, this book explores big questions that teenagers themselves generated in Christian Education classes and in a course called Theory of Knowledge in the International...

This study of the miracles attributed to Jesus in the Gospels begins with a survey of the sciences, because in our present cultural context, materialism is the dominant approach to and understanding of our world, of history, and of our very selves. If...

So often when we hear the word 'minister' it conjures up images of a person in some or other clothing of the clergy, or who carries a fancy title in the church. The truth is, the concept of a minister has become distorted for hundreds of years. We are...

The word disciple in Greek is transliterated mathetes (literally, the learning one) and is derived from the verb manthano which means "to learn". It means "one who learns instruction from another‟, or a disciple is likened to an apprentice who learns...

It is time for the Church to wake up and wake up fast! The world is slipping into spiritual darkness, and this is a very slippery slope yet it seems the spiritual watchmen - the believers in the Lord - are not raising an alarm on the hills. We are...

In the Perilous Times series of work, the last of days as spoken about in 2 Timothy 3 is closely explored and dissected. Apostle Paul writes about the last days that will be perilous, and we are certainly living in such a time. It will offer a great...

In this study, we will explore how to walk in the victorious life of Christ. 1 John 5:4 (NKJV) says "For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world-our faith." In Christ, we can lead a victorious life...

In the Perilous Times series of work, the last of days as spoken about in 2 Timothy 3 is closely explored and dissected. Apostle Paul writes about the last days that will be perilous, and we are certainly living in such a time. It will offer a great...

Who is Jesus? A mere historical figure? A man with a vision? A prophet? A teacher? A philosopher? It is simple. Jesus is the Son of God. Jesus is God Himself. He is our Saviour, Redeemer, Master, the King of kings, Lord of Lords, our Teacher, our...

The stories, prophecies, and experiences of the prophets in the Bible still hold important and relevant lessons for us today. We will be wise to learn from them. After all, there is nothing new under the sun. Sin remains sin. God will not tolerate...

The spiritual war is real, make no mistake about this reality. War is defined as a state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country. The spiritual battle can be defined as a war for there is a conflict between the...

A Return to the Upper Room continues to be an in-depth study into the Holy Spirit, who is not a mere force. He is not energy. The Holy Spirit is a person and part of the Trinity along with the Father and the Son. God is Sovereign, and just so God wills...

God wants His children to enjoy His fullness. He wants His children to live in victory, and in a state of peace, joy, and love. Yet, this doesn't all depend on God. It also depends on us. God does His part, but we need to do ours. This is a two-way road...

In heel Europa wonen christenen en moslims in elkaars nabijheid. Desondanks zijn ze vreemden voor elkaar. Wat belemmert christenen om hun leven met moslims te delen?De cursus Leven met Moslims is ontwikkeld om christenen in Europa te helpen hun negatieve...

This book argues that the single greatest hindrance to Christian witness amongst Muslims in Europe is fear. Many European Christians fear that Europe will gradually turn into Eurabia, or Islamic domination of Europe, and they ignore the efforts of...

All too often, our heads can feel like they are caught in a dark, lonely battle between what we want to do and what we know we should do. God feels distant and we feel dirty. The second book in the First Steps series tackles the fundamental, day-to-day...

Life is so confusing! There are a myriad of voices clambering for our attention - which one is the 'right one'? Decisions, rather than being biblical, or good, or even moral, often feel like a stab in the dark, hoping for the best. This third title in...

The Christian life is many things, so it can be hard to know how exactly we should live it. Training is a guide to show new Christians just that-how you should live and grow. Walking through the basic spiritual disciplines, Training uses short stories to...