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Simple Church: Returning to God's Process for Making Disciples
by Thom S. Rainer
The simple revolution has begun. From the design of the iPod to the uncluttered Google home page, simple ideas are changing the world. Simple Church clearly calls for Christians to return to the simple gospel-sharing methods of Jesus. No bells or whistles required, so to speak. Based on case studies of four hundred American churches, authors Thom Rainer and Eric Geiger prove that the process for making... (more)
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The Purpose-Driven Church
Growth Without Compromising Your Message and Mission
by Rick Warren
This is a five-point strategy for attracting and spiritually maturing the unchurched, from the pastor of Saddleback Church.
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The Hole in Our Gospel
What Does God Expect of Us? The Answer That Changed My Life and Might Just Change the World
by Richard Stearns
"Preach the Gospel always. Use words if necessary." - St. Francis of Assisi It's 1998 and Richard Stearns' heart is breaking as he sits in a mud hut and listens to the story of an orphaned child in Rakai, Uganda. His journey to this place took more than a long flight from the United States to Africa. It took answering God's call on his life, a call that hurtled him out of his presidential corner office at... (more)
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Courageous Leadership
by Bill Hybels
When the spiritual gift of leadership comes alive in churches everywhere, the church will become the hope of the world and a most influential force for good.
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Ministries of Mercy
The Call of the Jericho Road
by Timothy J. Keller
This book builds a biblical foundation for works of service to the church and to the world at large.
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Mad Church Disease
Overcoming the Burnout Epidemic
by Anne Jackson
Growing up the daughter of a pastor, Anne Jackson experienced firsthand the conflict, stress, and struggle church leaders often face. She vowed her life in ministry would be different. Yet, years later, as a church leader, she was hospitalized because stress began wreaking havoc on her body. After being released from the hospital, an associate pastor asked her, "Does working at this church interfere with... (more)
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The Contemplative Pastor: Returning to the Art of Spiritual Direction
by Eugene H. Peterson
Pastor-teacher Eugene Peterson has written a book of wisdom and refreshment for busy pastors illustrated with engaging personal anecdotes and including poetic reflections on the Beatitudes and discussions of such themes as curing souls, the language of prayer, the ministry of small talk, and sabbatical.
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Five Smooth Stones for Pastoral Work
by Eugene H. Peterson
Five Smooth Stones for Pastoral Work shows how five Old Testament books provide a solid foundation for much of what a pastor does: prayer-directing, story-making, pain-sharing, nay-saying and community-building. This book opens up to pastors a wealth of valuable practical-theological insights.
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Communicating for a Change: Seven Keys to Irresistible Communication
by Lane Jones, Andy Stanley
When You Talk, Are People Changed? Whether you speak from the pulpit, podium, or the front of a classroom, you don’t need much more than blank stares and faraway looks to tell you you’re not connecting. Take heart before your audience takes leave! You can convey your message in the powerful, life-changing way it deserves to be told. An insightful, entertaining parable that’s an excellent guide for any speaker,... (more)
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Creative Ministry
by Henri J. M. Nouwen
According to Henri Nouwen, the bestselling spiritual writer, every Christian is a minister—trying to live his life in the light of the Gospel. Creative Ministry is a thoughtful examination of the various complex tasks that are part of that way of life. Separate chapters treat each of the five areas that Nouwen considers the primary responsibilities of the minister: teaching, preaching, counseling, organizing,... (more)
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Teaching to Change Lives: Seven Proven Ways to Make Your Teaching Come Alive
by Howard G. Hendricks
One of the most effective and influential Christian teachers of this century reveals how all teachers -- from parents to Sunday school leaders, from pastors to professors -- can make the most of their priceless opportunity to inspire, to instruct, and to permanently impact lives for the kingdom of God. Based on seven proven, easy-to-grasp laws any teacher can apply, Howard Hendricks's classic teaching manual is a... (more)
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Under the Unpredictable Plant: an Exploration in Vocational Holiness
by Eugene H. Peterson
In this book Peterson clarifies the pastoral vocation by turning to the book of Jonah, in which he finds a captivating, subversive story that can help pastors recover their "vocational holiness". Peterson probes the spiritual dimensions of the pastoral calling and seeks to reclaim the ground taken over by those who are trying to enlist pastors in religious careers.
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The Trellis and the Vine
The Ministry Mind-Shift That Changes Everything
by Colin Marshall, Tony Payne
"This is the best book I've read on the nature of church ministry", says Mark Dever.All Christian ministry is a mixture of trellis and vine.There is vine work: the prayerful preaching and teaching of the word of God to see people converted and grow to maturity as disciples of Christ. Vine work is the Great Commission.And there is trellis work: creating and maintaining the... (more)
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The Master Plan of Evangelism
by Robert Emerson Coleman
For more than forty years this classic study has challenged and instructed more than 1.5 million readers in reaching the world for Christ. With a foreword by Billy Graham and now repackaged for a new generation of readers, The Master Plan of Evangelism will show every Christian how to minister to the people God brings into their lives. Instead of drawing on the latest popular fad or the newest selling... (more)
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Seven Practices of Effective Ministry
by Lane Jones, Andy Stanley, Reggie Joiner
There’s no scoreboard in the sanctuary, and the only plate is probably for the offering. But every church leader needs to know how to win, and every congregation needs to know when to cheer. This insightful book speaks to every church leader who yearns for a simpler, more effective approach to ministry. An engaging parable about one overwhelmed pastor is followed by an overview of seven successful team practices,... (more)
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Confessions of a Reformission Rev.: Hard Lessons from an Emerging Missional Church (The Leadership Network Innovation)
by Mark Driscoll
An inside snapshot view of the innovative Seattle church called Mars Hill and its Acts 29 network, providing--with a touch of sarcasm and humor--both principles and practices shared from the people actually doing missional church ministry with people often untouched by today’s traditional and contemporary churches.
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The Reformed Pastor: A Pattern for Personal Growth and Ministry (Classics of Faith and Devotion)
by Richard Baxter
Despite the title, this book is equally informative to those in the pulpit and those in the pew. It was penned when Baxter was unable to attend a meeting of ministers, so he wrote this to them. It covers what it means to take heed to ourselves, to the flock, to spiritual things, to church discipline. He prays for unity and peace in the churches, for greater vigor on the part of everyone in expressing our life in... (more)
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Your First Two Years in Youth Ministry
by Doug Fields
The sequel to the first bestseller, Purpose-DrivenÂ® Youth Ministry, this book addresses twelve valuable steps that will help readers take the first steps as they begin their ministry. An invaluable resource for anyone in youth ministry and ideal for first-timers, veterans, or college students in youth ministry.
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NIV Study Bible (New International Version)
by New York Bible Society
The Zondervan NIV Study Bible is the #1 bestselling study Bible in the bestselling NIV translation. And now it includes for 2008 a 25% revision to the over 20,000 in-text study notes and a library of study resources at your fingertips. This edition also includes a 130-page topical index for more in-depth study. Excellent for home school use.
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The Wounded Healer
by Henri J. M. Nouwen
The Wounded Healer is a hope-filled and profoundly simple book that speaks directly to those men and women who want to be of service in their church or community, but have found the traditional ways often threatening and ineffective. In this book, Henri Nouwen combines creative case studies of ministry with stories from diverse cultures and religious traditions in preparing a new model for ministry. Weaving keen... (more)

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