Christians often know the theory of the Spirit-filled life but not the joy-filled experience.Pastor and theologian A. W. Tozer said that Christians often know nothing personally about the inner fire of a Spirit-filled life. This timely voice provides a timeless glimpse into spiritual maturity and growth. The "deeper life" is deeper only because the averag… Read more…
Master Teacher is the teacher’s quarterly to be used with Adult Christian Life and College and Career. Each lesson contains extensive biblical exposition and specific instructions for the teacher. The outline of the lesson is reader-friendly, and includes suggestions for maximizing teacher/student interaction and topics for making the study informative and… Read more…
Revival starts when people pray together.Christians often dream about the possibility of revival. But revival doesn't come because we wish or plan for it. Revival occurs when groups of people pray together. However, praying together effectively doesn't come easily, and we're often left wondering how to best engage in the work of intercession.Caro… Read more…
In this concise book, respected pastor, author, and church consultant Thom Rainer explains how the local church is God’s primary plan for reaching the world with his love. “I am a Christian” and “I am a church member” go hand in hand.What does it really mean to be a Christian? In a world where everything from sports to politics, social media to pod… Read more…
Pastoral ministry is hard. These days—with pandemics and cultural crises and distrust of the church higher than ever—it may be especially hard. There is a reason an increasing number of pastors are depressed, burned out, leaving the ministry, or—worst of all—imploding their lives through moral failures. Mike Minter plant… Read more…
Ministry comes with many weighty responsibilities. Ministry leaders are called to teach, serve, and lead. But in leading those under their care, there comes a moment when they recognize the future leaders under their leadership. With this recognition comes an all too familiar question: What comes next? In Calling Out the Called, Scott Pace and Shane P… Read more…
Es fácil preferir mostrar una imagen de nosotros de lo que no somos en vez de buscar la transparencia que revela lo que verdaderamente somos. Sin embargo, la transparencia no es el fin, sino un medio para la transformación espiritual como cartas abiertas. Este libro busca ayudar a las personas a entender que hemos sido creados por Dios para buscar la… Read more…
Practical Ways to Support and Care for Your Pastor
Do you pray for your pastors? Do you encourage them? Do you have realistic expectations for them? The office of pastor is simultaneously a rewarding and draining position. Pasto… Read more…
Read by the author.For anyone who feels like they'll never live the life they dream of living, let social media sensation and entrepreneur Gabriel Conte be an inspiration to you: The life you want can be yours. And you can begin to earn it, achieve it, and live it right now.Gabriel Conte has created a life that others dream of--he's married to t… Read more…
A aquellos que confían en Jesús y quieren vivir para Él no les toma mucho tiempo encontrarse con la idea de que hemos sido bendecidos por Dios para ser de bendición a otros. Los detalles de ese servicio, sin embargo, no son fáciles. Puede ser tedioso, y muchas veces incluso molesto, frustrante y desalentador. Cuando intentamos se… Read more…
Communicating the Gospel—To All People, By All Means Communication has always been the heartbeat of God’s interaction with humankind, and without thoughtful communication, mission is not fully effective. With the rise of technology and social media, the church faces a unique set of opportunities. At the same time, our shrinking world p… Read more…
Researchers have uncovered the following three trends: First, distrust of institutions, including the church, is at an all-time high. Second, young people raised in the church are leaving at alarming rates and not returning. Third, loneliness and social isolation are at pandemic levels. What’s the connection? It appears that an entire generation is s… Read more…