Religious ministry and clergy Books

FOR THUS SAYS THE ONE WHO IS HIGH AND EXAULTED,LIVING ETERNALLYI  DWELL WITH THE ONE WHO IS DEJECTED, TO REVIVE THE SPIRIT OF THE LOWLYAND THE CONTRITE. IS. 57:15

In obedience to the Word of God according to John 17:22, Jesus said; " And the Glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be One just as We are One".The Nations of Africa shall unite to form a more perfect union, establish justice, and...

The twenty-first-century church is increasingly placing recently trained seminary or locally trained clergy in smaller churches where they must stand alone without the training under a senior pastor. Since leadership in a church and academic preparation...

This book was forbidden by the Nazi government, as it outlines a defense against the charges brought forth against Catholicism. It is a piece of Catholic reform theology that articulated a new understanding of what it means to be church. The reprinted...

Every Christian must not be ashamed to affirm that Jesus is the only Savior of the world. Here are the difficulties: How we can say that, when we do not even know how many other existing religions there are? And besides, isn't God all-loving? Isn't love...

The stories of Jesus, placed in the context of the familiar and factual, are filled with metaphors that audiences can understand and appreciate. Metaphors not only inform and persuade, but also fire up readers' imaginations and get them involved as...

Our lives move along with ups and downs, and we cope with them the best we can. But underneath there is a hunger for something more. There are times of stress such as when a loved one dies, a job is lost, a child is on a dangerous path, a difficult...

Why does it feel like most of the world today considers irrelevant the gospel we cherish and so faithfully proclaim in our churches? Why do our Christian responses fail to satisfy the heart quests of our neighbors? Does the shallowness of our neatly...

God's Focus on the Fatherless is an excellent thematic study guide offering a fresh perspective to leaders of local churches who desire to be in tune with God's heart for the marginalized within our communities. God's repeated exhortations (i.e.,...

""The Power of the Pulpit"" is a book written by Gardiner Spring and published in 1848. The book is a collection of thoughts and reflections on the role of Christian ministers and the impact of their preaching. The author argues that preaching is a...

The Last Days Of Our Lord�������s Ministry: A Course Of Lectures, Delivered In Trinity Church, Coventry (1832) is a book written by Walter Farquhar Hook. The book is a collection of lectures that were delivered in Trinity Church, Coventry in the year...

Teens will look to define themselves on there own, through the world or by God's truth. This book is the opportunity for young people to see themselves as God sees them, through scripture, and find the love, joy and confidence God desires to bring to...

The Claim of Christ on the Young is a religious book written by Anthony Wilson Thorold in 1883. The book focuses on the role of Christianity in the lives of young people and how they can live a fulfilling life by following the teachings of Jesus Christ...

""Christian Charity, Its Obligations And Objects, With Reference To The Present State Of Society: In A Series Of Sermons"" is a book written by John Bird Sumner in 1841. The book is a collection of sermons that explore the concept of Christian charity...

Annals Of The Universe is a book written by Bulstrode Whitlock in 1709. It is a comprehensive account of the universe, covering various topics related to astronomy, cosmology, and natural philosophy. The book is divided into several sections, each of...

In life's journey, the terrain can be rugged, filled with unexpected twists, turns, and challenges that leave us feeling lost and weary. But amidst the chaos and uncertainty, there is an unwavering beacon of hope-God's steadfast presence. In "Trusting...

LA POPULATION MONDIALE atteint près de 8 milliards d'âmes. Les gouvernements deviennent de plus en plus hostiles au christianisme et en particulier aux évangéliques qui croient en l'exclusivité de l'Évangile de Jésus- Christ pour le salut. Avec plus de 3...

Once an ordinary part of church life, churches gradually stopped practicing church discipline in the 20th century. But Jesus commands it. Paul practiced it. And churches benefit from it. Why practice church discipline? It shows love for the individual...

What's the big deal about baptism?Jesus commands his disciples to be baptized, and it’s a glorious picture of a person’s union with Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection. Still, many Christians feel unclear about the topic, having...

Congregational authority is less about the meetings and more about the mission.Congregationalism has a bad rap for well-known reasons: inefficient meetings, upstart members, browbeaten ministers. But biblical congregationalism isn’t so much about...

For the writing of this book is exciting to me, of us being able to prepare for Jesus' return. And as the Scriptures say, to watch and pray means that Jesus really would like to have us come with Him on His return to the Father's house in heaven.Most do...

Como Enseñar en la Escuela Dominical: Una guía magnética para maestros de clase bíblica dirigida a cautivar y orientar a niños y jóvenes en todas las edades.¡Escudriña las enseñanzas que transformará la vida de tus alumnos! pensada para maestros de clase...

Uncover who you truly are in Christ with "Identity in Christ"! This book helps you see yourself differently, with stories and easy-to-understand lessons. It's like a guide showing you how loved and special you are to God. You'll learn to be confident and...

The ability to persuade, particularly in a public setting, is the single greatest skill you can develop to accomplish your dreams. Many people, however, lack the skills, insight, and confidence as a public speaker, including trainers, teachers, and even...

Este valioso libro busca contester la pregunta: ¿qué significa ser pastor or ministro ordendado? El autor aclara las fuentes biblicas, históricas, y teológicas del concepto del ministerio ordenado (el pastorado) en la tradicíon wesleyana/metodista,...

Fresh Expressions is a canary in the coal mine, alerting congregations to reevaluate what the Church is, where and when it can happen, and who can lead it. Church as we know it is inaccessible to most people. A fundamental premise of the movement is that...

When Jesus Calls considers the new approach to vocation in the Church of England and offers a guide for those who are exploring a call to licensed ministry, lay and ordained, and for those with responsibility for encouraging and discerning vocations.It...

The awareness that the churches shaped out of the European Reformations are in an advanced process of unraveling is becoming increasingly sensed by many. This book proposes a way of addressing this unraveling based on the experiences and knowledge of...

How does the Christian faith relate to a world stuck in ideological captivity? What happens when vast numbers of people abandon biblical faith for pre-packaged sets of ideas they received from podcasts, videos, and online personalities? How can we stay...

Like Aaron and Hur who lifted the arms of Moses during battle (Exodus 17), this book highlights the critical work of clergy care providers in America. These individuals and organizations support clergy by providing counseling, coaching, spiritual...

It has been said that next to the biblical writers, the most quoted person in American pulpits, churches, and educational institutions, hands down, is C. S. Lewis. He has become such a part of the speaking and thinking rhythm of those of us in the West,...

If you read one book this year about the future of Christianity, then choose this book. Five hundred years ago the Protestant Reformation claimed the Bible as the authoritative guide for Christian living (“Sola Scriptura!” Only Scripture!)...

We all have times where we feel trapped by life. A world of dysfunction seems to hem us in on every side as our hearts yearn for horizons that seem just beyond our grasp. We search for pathways forward we just can't seem to find. But, as Derek Webster...

Dale Andrews and Robert Smith combine the voices of constructive theologians, practical theologians, and those ministering in black churches to craft a rich and expansive black practical theology. Black Practical Theology brings together the...

This clear guide shows how to speak confidently and effectively in worship. Writing in plain English, Charles L. Bartow focuses on the practical steps worship leaders can take to communicate successfully. He shows how to speak phrases, how to understand...

'Vital'...pertaining to life; essential; of critical importance.'Missions'...specific tasks to which a person or group is charged.'Issues'...a point or matter, the decision of which is of special or public importance.A dictionary can define the terms,...

'Vital'...pertaining to life; essential; of critical importance.'Contemporary'...of the present time; belonging to the same time or period.'Issues'...a point or matter, the decision of which is of special or public importance.How does the Christian faith...

We need to get organized around here!That is the common cry of youth workers who feel burdened by so much to do in so little time, so many responsibilities and so few results, so much criticism--it seems--so little support. Paul Borthwick agrees that...

This book is an invitation to pray without ceasing, morning, noon, and night. Share words of believers talking with their Creator as they eat, as they lie down to sleep, and as they meet together to celebrate joyous occasions. Grown-ups and children talk...

A smooth transition to excellence in management cannot be achieved by an abortive hodgepodge of borrowed programs and panaceas. First-rate company success must derive from a top executive who can think . . . who can provide the rest of his team with a...