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For many Christians, "church" is defined by attending an occasional Sunday service mired in an audience mentality. Virtually ineffective and having no impact, we have become a cultural Christianity that creates passive believers. Yet the Church is meant for so much more!

You can be a vital asset to your pastor and your church! You were created by God to make a significant impact in your local church. Pastors all over the world are looking for staff and volunteers who are willing to assist in the growth and advancement of the kingdom of God. Today’s pastor recognizes the great need for modern-day Timothys: men and women who have a heart for God, a passion for people, and a desire for excellence.

The great challenge of spiritual leadership is not simply in knowing the right words to say or knowing the right things to do; it is in being the right person. When Moses chose those who would assist, there were qualifications. When the early church chose it's workers, there were qualifications. When Paul spoke of bishops, elders, and deacons, there were qualifications.

Are you grieving? Do you know someone who is? Reverend Cooke's book contains insights from God's word and personal reflections from those who have walked the road you or someone you know may now be walking.

Have you ever wished you could have a mentor like the Apostle Paul—someone trustworthy to guide your spiritual development and ministry? Tony Cooke, author, teacher, and student of church history, has assembled a panel of the greatest Christian spiritual leaders of all time, curating a profound, yet accessible, collection of their key thoughts and teachings. In Search of Paul shepherds you in the footsteps of spiritual giants like the Apostle Paul, Martin Luther, John Wesley, George Whitefield, Charles Haddon Spurgeon, and more.

People yearn for meaningful relationships, but they also want to avoid repeating past relational pain and disappointments. Relationships Matter is based on lessons revealed through friendships the apostle Paul experienced during his amazing life. You will learn about the people skills and relational tools Paul used in navigating all kinds of personal interactions, both good and bad.

If Jesus wrote you a letter, what would he say? What might he say to your church, or to the church across town? We actually have a living, breathing template in Scripture that provides great insight to these vital questions. The first three chapters of the Revelation contain dynamic messages that Jesus spoke to seven local churches.

Are you ready to take your performance and that of your team to championship levels? When God wants to do something in the earth, he begins with a leader, but he finishes with a team - and you are called to be a vital player on that team! Not only can we learn great lessons from the coaches and players of outstanding sports teams, but we must learn from the greatest team ever: the trinity. The collaborative partnership displayed by members of the trinity set the standard for optimum team performance for us in the body of Christ.

Have you ever envied the success of people around you, wondering why they prosper when they are living an ungodly life? Have you ever struggled to get through the day because of life's challenges, yet felt too ashamed to share your struggle with other believers? Have you ever imagined what the future will be like, dreaming to escape the hardships of earth for the glories of heaven? Have you ever felt that you were made for more — that there must be more to this life? These are some of the common challenges that Christians face. You are not alone in your faith — or your struggle. But you...

This isn’t a book about the weather; it’s about our lives. The word “storms” describes the difficult and challenging seasons we all face periodically. However, as believers, we don’t have to feel helpless or hopeless. God has established powerful principles and strategies to help us thrive (not just survive) in the midst of life’s challenges. In the Bible, Jonah, the Disciples, and Paul all faced storms at sea. The storms came for different reasons and deliverance came in diverse ways. Most importantly, they all got through their storms and made it to the other side. There, ...

Miracles of the Past Preparing You for the Future The Body of Christ is ordained to walk in the supernatural. That has always been the plan, and you have a part to play in the mercy, power, and love of God being demonstrated in the earth. Despite claims that miracles ceased with the apostles, Jesus said that believers would do the same works He did and even greater works (John 14:12). From the book of Acts until today, the Spirit of God has demonstrated an enduring pattern of confirming the gospel through signs, wonders, and miracles. And today, the Holy Spirit desires to continue His ...

Do you know why you're here? Do you know what you're supposed to accomplish? Your work — what you do in this life — matters greatly to God. Whether it is our everyday work or the work of the ministry, there are no second-class assignments from Him. In The Work Book, you will find answers to these important questions and more: • How can I learn to find joy, purpose, and fulfillment in my work? • Is "secular" work inferior to spiritual, or ministerial, work? • How can I get motivated to serve God more effectively? • If we are saved by grace, why do we need to work? • What ...

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