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Author : Kevin E. Lawson,Jane Carr
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2021-06-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781538127490
This is a research-based perspective on the joys, opportunities, and challenges of being single in vocational ministry and what helps single ministry staff members thrive in their service.
Author : Christine Hoover
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2022-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493434039
Every pastor's wife is a faithful servant and leader in her own right. She has great influence on her church, her community, her family, and her husband, and she finds joy in seeing God move in the lives of others. Yet she also faces unique challenges that too often go unnoticed and unaddressed. At times, a pastor's wife may feel she can't talk about her struggles even with those who are closest to her, which can leave her feeling alone, depleted, and misunderstood. She may settle for this way of living, but that's not God's desire for her. Christine Hoover knows firsthand the unique struggles and opportunities afforded a pastor's wife--she's been filling that role for more than 20 years. Coming alongside as an understanding friend, she offers encouragement and guidance to the struggling pastor's wife, showing her how to make meaningful personal relationships with God, her husband, her children, her church community, and other women--relationships that will sustain her and help her thrive.
Author : Ben Stuart
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780718098438
God has given us a specific, compelling reason for each of the four seasons of relationships: singleness, dating, engagement, and marriage. This book unlocks each season’s God-given purpose and shows you how to thrive within it. In a society where everyone is supposedly more connected, why do people feel so lonely? Even as marriage rates decline, recent studies find the overwhelming majority of single adults still hope to get married. But how can we navigate life and love in this disconnected culture? Has social media eroded the institutions that brought us together—and the deeper emotional intimacy they provided? Pastor and bestselling author Ben Stuart will help you navigate through the four stages of a relational life and show you how to look at the truths and intentions God has established for each. As you embark on this journey, you will discover how to: Use singleness to make an impact for the kingdom of God Pursue dating with clarity and purity Use the season of engagement wisely to prepare for marriage Maximize your life as a married couple for shared ministry Continually seek God and His will throughout each stage Discover how to embrace God's design, invest your life in what matters most, and find meaning in whatever season of life you're in.
Author : Rory Noland
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2009-08-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310542605
• Great for individual or group use• Includes provocative discussion questions and practical action steps• Features four-color art plates and literary quotesIt’s not easy being an Artist in the church.But whatever your passion—music, visual art, drama, dance, writing, technical arts—you can not only survive, but thrive. And the rewards far outweigh the pressures of weekly services, artistic differences, and relational conflicts. After all, where else could you consistently make a contribution of eternal significance, experience deep community with other artists, and grow closer to God as a result? Thriving as an Artist in the Church is a practical guide, full of wisdom and pastoral guidance, that will help you surmount the obstacles and flourish in your ministry. It’s packed with examples, discussion questions, personal action steps, and mega-doses of encouragement. Most important, it tackles the real-life issues every artist in the church has to deal with: • Sustaining passion • Developing key relational skills• Dealing with rejection and failure• Cultivating confidence• Resolving artistic differences• And much more! Written by an artist for artists, this book will help make your ministry experience sustainable and life-giving so you can fall in love with the church all over again.Rory Noland is director of Heart of the Artist Ministries (www.heartoftheartist.org), an organization dedicated to turning teams of church artists into communities of grace. A composer, songwriter, author, and speaker, Rory is a graduate of the Chicago Musical College at Roosevelt University and served for twenty years as music director at Willow Creek Community Church.
Author : Bob Burns,Tasha D. Chapman,Donald C. Guthrie
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2012-11-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830864614
What does it take to have fruitful ministry over the long haul? The stresses of pastoring are well known and can be a match for even the best-prepared, most experienced in ministry--multiple tasks, long hours, taxing responsibilities and, yes, some challenging personalities. Too often the results can be burnout, being run out or just feeling worn out. To find out how pastors can thrive as well as survive, the authors undertook a five-year in-depth research project among working pastors. Here in this ground-breaking book is the distilled wisdom of dozens of pastors who have been on the front lines of ministry. We hear from them what works, what doesn't and what distinctive issues people in ministry face. The authors uncover five key themes that promote healthy, sustainable ministry that lasts--spiritual formation, self-care, emotional and cultural intelligence, marriage and family, leadership and management. These themes are unpacked from the vantage point of ministry on the ground. Questions for personal evaluation and reflection are included throughout the book to bring home the significance of each section. This is the perfect companion for a peer cohort of pastors to read together. It can also be of value to church boards and others who want to better understand how to help sustain their pastors in ministry. In short, this is a book pastors can't live without.
Author : Kay Collier-Stone
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1992-12-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781566996303
Explore the concerns, needs, and fears of single adults and how your church may be ignoring them. Discover practical ways churches have opened their ministries, worship, and congregational life to include singles. An eye-opening discovery that a church growth model need not rely on family-oriented programs and structures.
Author : Ryan T. Hartwig,Warren Bird
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2015-03-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830897575
Readers' Choice Award Winner Outreach Magazine's Resources of the Year It's increasingly clear that leadership should be shared—for the good of any organization and for the good of the leader. Many churches have begun to share key leadership duties, but don't know how to take their leadership team to the point where it thrives. Others seriously need a new approach to leadership: pastors are tired, congregations are stuck, and meanwhile the work never lets up. But what does it actually mean to do leadership well as a team? How can it be done in a way that avoids frustration and burnout? How does team leadership best equip the staff and bless a congregation? What do the top church teams do to actually thrive together? Researchers and practitioners Ryan Hartwig and Warren Bird have discovered churches of various sizes and traditions throughout the United States who have learned to thrive under healthy team leadership. Using actual church examples, they present their discoveries here, culminating in five disciplines that, if implemented, can enable your team to thrive. The result? A coaching tool for senior leadership teams that enables struggling teams to thrive, and resources teams doing well to do their work even better.
Author : Debbie Hawker,Tim Herbert
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-15
Category : Missionaries
ISBN : 0989244032
Author : Philip Wilson
Publisher : Church Publishing, Inc.
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2005-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780819229731
The model of the nuclear family unit, once the norm, is now only one of many different forms of family. Fifty percent of the population in the US right now is single. In this original and readable book, Philip Watson examines the phenomenon of singleness in contemporary society and its implications for ministry. Wilson traces the history of the church's attitudes towards marriage and sexuality, from the early Church Fathers through the Reformation. In a series of direct interviews he probes how single people today feel within their church communities. His findings reveal that the vast majority of those questioned feel they are something of an embarrassing anomaly in communities that continue to prize marriage. Finally, Wilson begins to develop a framework for a more nuanced approach to the subject of sexuality and relationships, and suggests ways in which the church, as primarily a community of love, can become the best forum in which single life can be discussed, articulated, assisted, and faithfully lived out.
Author : Adam Weber
Publisher : WaterBrook
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781601429483
Discover the joy of stepping out and intentionally loving the people around you. “Love has a name, and that name isn’t Mark or Adam or even yours! That name is Jesus, and when we make love about him, everything else falls into place. Struggling to love? Pick up this book!”—Mark Batterson, New York Times bestselling author of The Circle Maker and lead pastor of National Community Church Who does Jesus love? The stranger who looks strange. The driver who cuts us off in traffic. The person online who thinks differently than we do. Loving people is hard. Especially when it involves the difficult people in our lives and those different from us. We say we love others, but really we don’t. Instead of loving, we hurt, belittle, and overlook people. Which is precisely why we need to learn how to love—from Jesus and from one another. Adam Weber knows firsthand how important it is to learn to love. And he’s learned incredible lessons from incredible people—some of them quite unexpected. With hope, humor, stretched comfort zones, biblical truth, and (maybe) a few tears, Love Has a Name looks at the most powerful of these stories, showing us twenty-seven people (and one school) who have taught Adam how to love like Jesus. One name at a time.
Author : Lina AbuJamra
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2013-04-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802485045
Tired of feeling sorry for yourself? Sick of answering the same old questions about why you still haven’t found your perfect match? Despite what many people think, singleness is not a disease. It’s not the lesser option. Singleness is God’s gift to you today. In Thrive, Lina AbuJamra – who has been single for over 40 years - will show you how you can make a difference with your life right now instead of sitting around waiting for something to happen to you. If you’re ready to figure out what God has to say about singleness instead of relying on your own feelings and conclusions, this book is for you. Isn’t it time you get excited about your life in Christ and quit falling back into the same old pattern of thinking? Freedom. Joy. Abundance. Hope. All these are yours the moment you embrace all that God has for you right here right now. Go ahead. It’s okay to smile. Life as a single Christian is good.
Author : Brian Bailey
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2011-01-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781118047163
The Blogging Church offers church leaders a field manual for using the social phenomenon of blogs to connect people and build communities in a whole new way. Inside you will find the why, what, and how of blogging in the local church. Filled with illustrative examples and practical advice, the authors answer key questions learned on the frontlines of ministry: Is blogging a tool or a toy? What problems will blogging solve? How does it benefit ministry? How do I build a great blog? and Who am I blogging for? The Blogging Church is a handbook that will inspire and equip you to join the conversation. The book includes contributions from five of the most popular bloggers in the world—Robert Scoble, Dave Winer, Kathy Sierra, Guy Kawasaki, and Merlin Mann, as well as interviews with blogging pastors such as Mark Driscoll, Craig Groeschel, Tony Morgan, Perry Noble, Greg Surratt, Mark Batterson, and many more.
Author : Aukelien van Abbema
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2019-12-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1702706249
About Single in Church Church leaders: Did you know up to 40% of the population is single? And did you know the vast majority of them rather would want to be married? And did you know that church congregations do not reflect those stats? And that for every 2 or 3 single women in church there is only 1 single man? This is where you as church leaders come in, and the single people entrusted to your pastoral care. Single people: Have you been told by your church to just 'pray and wait'? Or worse even, to 'let it go'? Are you single and finding yourself among a group of single women with no single men in sight? Than this book is for you, and for your pastor! Single in Church both validates singleness as a complete and whole and potentially happy place to be in, and it points to how a culture of healthy dating is possible in church. It looks to address the gender inequality in churches as well. Aukelien comes up with lots of practical and fun stuff, and ways forward in the area of singleness. About the Author Aukelien van Abbema is a psychologist and couples counsellor. She speaks and counsels on the subject of singleness and dating throughout the world and has written multiple books in multiple languages on the subject. From the endorsements:"Single in church is an important and timely word, offering hope, freedom and practical steps in the often difficult, confusing and so often ignored reality of single life. I recommend this book to everyone - especially church leaders!" Danielle Strickland, speaker, author, social justice advocate, Canada "Aukelien's heart and passion for single adults is written in every word. At times I felt like she was reading my mind, understanding my own journey as a single adult and my experience in the church. So whether you are a single adult (by your choice or someone else's choice), a leader or pastor (who presently minister's to singles or would like too), this book should not only be read but studied, discussed and an action plan put into practice. A plan to better understand who the single adult is in your church, your community and even your family. A plan on how to reach, love and include them in the whole church." Kris Swiatocho, Director www.TheSinglesNetwork.org Ministries U.S.A. "This is a provocative, challenging and much-needed book in our churches. I particularly liked the blend of biblical reflection, psychological insight and profound common sense which marks all Aukelien's speaking and writing. You will not agree with everything, but that's just the point. As Christians, we need to wrestle together with what it means to be 'single in church'." Rev. Canon Dr. Adrian Chatfield, U.K. "Single in Church is a significant resource both theologically and pastorally that will assist churches in their ministry to an often overlooked demographic. As the epidemic of loneliness impacts our society churches face a high calling and wonderful opportunity to share Christ's love. I had the joy of being Aukelien's pastor in Amsterdam. She lives and breathes what she teaches." Dr. James Paton, Lead Pastor First Alliance Church, Canada "This book needed to be written. It dares to address one of the biggest social and relational challenges in churches. This book offers a challenging blueprint on how church leaders can facilitate, support and interact with single people in church life". Graham Hall, senior pastor Gateway Church Ashford, Kent, U.K. "On a topic that has many misconceptions and false assumptions in our current Church culture, Aukelien's insight, experience and wisdom on the topic of singleness is a welcome and much needed contribution". Laurence Koo, U.S. Navigators World Missions
Author : Dave Earley,Ben Gutiérrez
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2010-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433672491
What is ministry? Ministry is casting crowns at the feet of the Worthy One. It is the overflow of your relationship with Jesus. It is washing feet, loving people, making disciples, and more. In dozens of brief yet powerful chapters, Ministry Is . . . presents an actionable Bible-based guide to serving God in the local church. The insights here from authors Dave Earley and Ben Gutierrez are perfect for those considering church ministry as a vocation and applicable to anyone desiring to serve intentionally through the church. With every entry, they stay laser focused on making the reader "a spiritual change agent, a difference maker, and impact player for Jesus Christ." Endorsements "This book is like a pastoral pep talk. It'll challenge the way you think and lead." Mark Batterson, author, In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day "I can't think of two young men more qualified to write a best-selling book on the topic How to Serve Jesus with Passion and Confidence." Elmer L. Towns, vice president, Liberty University "The authors are in 'Game On!' mode in every chapter. They know that a great church isnÕt about having great big talent, but leaders whom have great big servant hearts." John Hull, president/CEO, EQUIP
Author : Tim McKnight
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2022-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781462773374
Teenagers are not a lost cause; they need wise leaders to help them along in their faith journeys. In Navigating Student Ministry, veteran student ministers with more than one hundred years of combined experience guide others through the often-challenging aspects of ministering to young people. This multi-contributor introductory textbook helps both those discerning a call to student ministry and those already invested in students. Editor Tim McKnight has crafted a book that can serve as both a topical resource and a comprehensive manual for those in the fun, exhausting, and eternally rewarding realm of student ministry.