Church & Church Leadership

HarperCollins and John C. Maxwell are celebrating the milestone anniversary of Maxwell’s New York Times bestselling book, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, with the publication of a revised and updated 25th anniversary edition....

Pastor and leadership development expert Steve Cuss explains how personal anxiety and leadership frustration is the result of not being “self-aware” and provides simple tools listeners can use to do something about it....

In The Alone Advantage, Terri Savelle Foy shows how simple habits behind closed doors can reshape every aspect of your life. She knows what it’s like to be in a rut, repeating the same routine with no significant progress toward deep-down dreams....

In 1307, as they struggled to secure their last strongholds in the Kingdom of Jerusalem, the Templars fell afoul of the vindictive and impulsive king of France....

Should Christians be politically withdrawn, avoiding participation in politics to maintain their prophetic voice and to keep from being used as political pawns?....

Bruce Shelley's classic history of the church brings the story of global Christianity into the 21st century. Like a skilled screenwriter, Shelley begins each chapter with three elements: characters, setting, plot....

Are you hungry to help others through leadership but don't feel like you have the authority? One of the greatest myths of leadership is that you must be in charge in order to lead. Great leaders don't buy it....

The Color of Compromise takes listeners on a historical journey: from America's early colonial days through slavery and the Civil War, covering the tragedy of Jim Crow laws and the victories of the Civil Rights era, to today's Black Lives Matter movement....

Many people today think the Bible, the most influential book in world history, is not only outdated but irrelevant, irrational, and even immoral. This explanation of the Book of Genesis, the first book of the Bible, demonstrates clearly and powerfully that the opposite is true....

Taking his trademark intellectual approach to understanding Christianity, Keller uncovers the essential message of Jesus, locked inside his most familiar parable....

The world's most influential commentator on Paul delves deeply into the letter to the Romans and draws out its vital, enduring and Spirit-filled importance for Christians today....

The most widely-used text of the last 25 years in its discipline, Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem has been thoroughly revised and expanded for the first time while retaining the features that have made it the standard in its field....

In Excellence Wins, co-founder of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company Horst Schulze shares the visionary and disruptive principles that have produced immense global successes over the course of his still prolific 50-year career....

In The Overcomers, Matt Chandler reminds readers that they don't have to be anxious or afraid of anything in the present or in the future because both have already been won. We are not victims but overcomers—and we are a key part of what God is working out in our day....

God is waking up his people - people who will risk everything and sacrifice anything to become the dynamic, powerful church seen in Scripture. We Are Church calls Christ-followers, young and old, to hold fast to their biblical roots while seeking radical change....

Jim Davis and Michael Graham along with renowned sociologist Dr. Ryan Burge examine the largest and most comprehensive study of dechurching—the largest and fastest religious shift in US history—to drill down to exactly why people are dechurching with respect to beliefs, behavior, and belonging....

Victory Over the Darkness emphasizes the importance of believing and internalizing the cardinal truths of Scripture....

Weidenkopf collects over 50 of the most common and dangerous lies about Catholic history and, drawing on his experience as a historian and apologist, shows how to answer them simply and powerfully....

In The Bible Is a Catholic Book, Jimmy Akin shows how the Bible cannot exist apart from the church....

J. Oswald Sanders, a Christian leader for nearly 70 years and author of more than 40 books, presents the key principles of leadership in both the temporal and spiritual realms....

Effective leadership - whether on the job, in the community, at church, or in the home - starts on the inside. In this revised classic, renowned leadership expert Ken Blanchard guides you through the process of discovering how to lead like Jesus....

In Lead Like It Matters, New York Times bestselling author and pastor Craig Groeschel shares the transformative insights he's learned about how to effectively build a thriving, enduring ministry and organization....

Considered by Joseph Ratzinger devotees as his greatest work on the liturgy, this profound and beautifully written treatment of the "great prayer of the Church" will help listeners to deepen their understanding of the rites of the Church....

Entrepreneurship can be a lonely journey. But it doesn’t need to be. God has a purpose and a plan for all those entrepreneurial dreams and creative gifts he gave you....

The apostle Paul penned a number of very concise, focused passages in his letters to the early church that summarize the gospel message in just a few well-chosen words. Each of these key texts has a unique emphasis highlighting some essential aspect of the Good News of Jesus Christ....

This publication presents a solid introduction to the apostolic ministry. It will bring clarity and understanding to the apostolic office, the apostolic anointing, and apostleship. This information will help individuals to recognize the operations of this anointing in their lives and in the lives of others. It is our hope that believers will develop a greater respect and appreciation for the apostolic office and gift. For a full examination of the apostolic ministry, please see my book entitled “The Apostle Question: The Apostle Question: Exploring the Role of Apostles in the New ...

The focus of this book is to bring clarity and understanding to the role of the apostle in the Church. Sound biblical answers to questions concerning the function of the apostle are answered. This information will help individuals to recognize the operations of this anointing in their lives and in the lives of others. It is our hope that believers will develop a greater respect and acceptance of the apostolic office and gift.

Apostles and apostolic ministry are important to the furtherance of the Kingdom of God and the Church. But, some have become vulnerable to deception and error. Many apostles have abused their ministries and authority. Therefore, the Lord is going to send an apostolic paradigm shift in the midst of the Church. It is designed to bring purity again to the apostolic office. Not only in the execution of this ministry, but also in the perspective for which it is received. In this book, we will explain the apostolic paradigm shift God is sending in the Church.

In this book, we will examine the history and subsequent development of the Deacon's office in the Church. In addition, we will learn how the first men who were appointed to serve in the Church are the standard for which deacons and servants are to evaluate their service today. In doing so, the Church, deacons, and those called to serve will benefit from mutual understanding and cooperation.

The focus of this book is to bring clarity and understanding to the teaching office and the teaching anointing. This information will help individuals to recognize the operations of this anointing in their lives and in the lives of others. It is our hope that believers will develop a greater respect and appreciation for the teaching office and gift.

Divine Echoes Accepting the Call to Holiness in the Twenty-First Century Inspiring Stories of Saints, Faith, Love, and Courage - A Pathway to Personal Growth and Spiritual Transformation In "Divine Echoes," embark on a transformative journey through the lives and legacies of the saints. This captivating book delves into the vibrant stories of these extraordinary men and women who have embraced their true identity as children of God, offering timeless wisdom for navigating the complexities of our present age. Experience the power of faith, love, and courage as you explore the extraordinary ...

God promised Israel godly shepherds. The focus of this book is to bring clarity and understanding to the pastoral office and the pastoral anointing. This information will help individuals to recognize the operations of this anointing in their lives and in the lives of others. It is our hope that believers will develop a greater respect and appreciation for the pastoral office and gift.

The judgment seat of Christ is among the least studied truths found in Scripture and one often misunderstood. It is also among the most important. Life is brief, and we will all stand one day before God’s throne, where we must give an account for every day, every word, and every deed. That includes believers. Under the glorious light of our Savior’s righteousness, every choice we have made will be revealed, every motive examined, every hidden sin uncovered, every deed tested by fire as to its eternal value. Those who pass the test will receive commensurate eternal rewards of such great ...

Embodied Faith Journeys Through the Heart of Catholicism Global Faith Publishing Embark on a captivating exploration of the Catholic faith with Embodied Faith: Journeys Through the Heart of Catholicism. This transformative book invites readers on a profound journey through the history, teachings, and practices that have shaped the Catholic Church into a global phenomenon. Delve into the vibrant tapestry of Catholicism as you uncover its ancient origins, remarkable saints and martyrs, and the profound influence it has had on art, music, and architecture. From sacred masterpieces to heavenly ...

If you knew there was a single key that opens doors to everything important in life, what would you do to get that key? The good news is that such a key actually exists. A key to overcoming fear and stress. A key to genuine success and overflowing joy. A key to true authority, great gifts, and a fruitful life. A key to eternal reward in this life and the next. Best of all, this key is not hard to find but available to every believer who approaches God’s throne of grace to ask in humble expectation. In The Key to Everything, author Vaughn Martin lays out the biblical source for this key ...

Embark on a transformative journey where love becomes the bridge, faith lights the path, and mentoring shapes the future. In Reachable, discover the seven keys to building a church that reaches the next generations.

Administration is an essential component of every church. Pastors, ministers, and church leaders will benefit from this practical guide to understanding and managing administrative details such as church finances, policies, and staff.

You're not alone in your ministry. And you don't have to suffer in silence. Ministry is a stressful vocation, with unspoken expectations, projected anxieties, and conflicting demands. After the pandemic caused a sudden shift to online worship and factions fighting over when and how to return to in-person worship, pastors have been leaving congregational ministry at even higher rates than usual. The emotional fallout of burnout and abuse at the hands of parishioners is something pastors carry for years, whether they stay or leave the congregation.

No ready-made formulas exist for you to deal with each problem that may arise in your new life with Christ. However, when we are part of a family, through discipleship and close follow-up, we receive much more clarity about many things. In this manual, you will learn many things about God’s Word and about the New Birth, how to abandon the past and how to consecrate yourself. You will also learn how to forgive others, how to pray, among other indispensable disciplines that will strengthen you through the circumstances of life. The lessons of this manual will help you better understand the ...

For many modern Christians, the regulative principle is a foreign concept. The question of how one is to go about the worship of God in the assembly of the saints is one that has never occurred to them. One does not have to look very far in order to notice the consequences of neglecting this subject. From the more extreme examples of preachers on trampolines to the more widely accepted practices of skits and solos, the modern church has found itself outside the boundaries of biblically prescribed worship. The Lord has given us His blueprint for His worship. He has commanded us not to add to...