Elder Ministry

Effective leadership is important. Nowhere is this more true than in the church. In this short guide, Jeramie Rinne offers listeners a concise overview of the Bible's teaching on spiritual leadership, helping church leaders effectively shepherd their congregations. Giving practical guidance to new elders and helping church members better understand and support their spiritual leaders, this conversational book emphasizes purposeful ministry rather than project management.

Church leadership is a shared responsibility, not a solo venture. This book equips pastors and elders to lead the church together as a team, focusing not so much on what they are to be but on what they as a body are to do.

Are you an elder, or considering serving as an Elder in your church? The Heart of an Elder invites you on a two-week journey to explore what the scriptures have to say about a crucial role. This practical book will help you to discern whether this opportunity is best for you now, and help you to serve in healthy, biblical and sustainable ways.

Do you have a book on your heart? Don’t know where to start? Don’t know how to finish? I’ll show you how! I’ve written and self-published over 35 books (this is 36!) and helped dozens of others do the same. I’d love to help you!

Thirty inspiring devotionals based on the land where Jesus walked. (Kindle edition includes devotionals only, no images.)

Youth ministry isn't just meeting with students and teaching them God's truth. It also involves a myriad of administrative and operational details. Youth Ministry Management Tools 2.0 provides youth ministers and volunteers with helpful insights, advice, and practical resources to successfully...

The fourth chapter of the book of Zachariah describes an event that brought completion to the reconstruction of God's temple in Jerusalem. It had been destroyed in the millennium prior to the coming of Christ. The event was the placement of the last stone of the restoration project, it was called a headstone by the prophet. Now we are witnessing another reconstruction project nearing its completion. This time it is not of a physical building, but of a spiritual one. Awaiting the Headstone is a look at the restoration of the Church from the time of Martin Luther to the present. It examines ...

I love spending quiet time with God every day. It centers me. For over 30 years now I’ve been writing down what God has spoken to me during those quiet times with Him. I pray this book encourages you during your own quiet times with Him. This book includes devotions from: Two Weeks with GodExodus: Lessons in FreedomJesus: Lessons in LoveActs: Lessons in FaithEphesians: Lessons in GraceNehemiah: Lessons in RebuildingIsrael: Lessons from the Holy LandThe Top 20 Passages in the BibleRomans: Lessons in Renewing Your MindMaking the Most of the Darkness15 Tips for a Stronger Marriage12 Tips for...

The sermons in this collection are specifically designed for nursing home and assisted living contexts: Brevity: Each sermon runs 15-20 minutes maximum, respecting limited attention spans and physical comfort needs. Shorter doesn't mean shallow—these messages contain solid biblical content delivered efficiently. Clarity: Simple three-point structure with clear main ideas that can be followed even with some cognitive impairment. Complex theological arguments are avoided in favor of straightforward biblical truth. Repetition: Key themes are restated throughout each sermon to ensure ...

Hubo un tiempo que casi había dejado de celebrar la Navidad. Nuestros hijos aún eran pequeños y todavía no estaban sometidos a la idea de Santa Claus y los regalos, el arbolito y las decoraciones navideñas.Había leído que los puritanos que primero habían venido a Norte América eran tan fervientes en su fe que no celebraban nada de la Navidad. En vez, ellos les ponían una multa a los negociantes en sus comunidades que dejaban de mantener sus tiendas abiertas el día de Navidad. Ellos no querían nada que ver con un día de fiesta que ellos sentían que era basado en el paganismo. ...

If you've ever been attracted to someone who is not yours and who never could be yours, you'll relate to Eric's journey. Maybe it's a coworker or friend, maybe it's a relative, maybe it's someone of the wrong age, gender or marital status. Maybe it's a movie star or someone on a computer screen. Maybe it's someone from your past who will never come back, and certainly not at the age and stage they were in when you knew them. In this book, Eric shares highlights from his recovery journey to give you hope for yours.

In my book, I show how mature followers of Christ who are winning at life are similar to the big brother of the prodigal son (Elder Son of Luke 15). One of the challenges I address is pride. Pride happens automatically in the absence of humility. Pride is the primary preventer of receiving wisdom from the Lord. Another challenge to elder sons and daughters I address is handling the limelight. Many mature Christians can lose their Christian character when exposed to the limelight. One of the most important topics I address is staying motivated after achieving your dream.

Nicola aveva solo una vita da vivere, ma se l’avesse vissuta nel modo giusto, una vita sarebbe stata abbastanza. Prologo Il mio nome è Demetrio-Demetrio Alexander. Ma questo non è importante. Ciò che è importante è quell’uomo laggiù, sdraiato sul suo letto. E... beh, suppongo che non ci sia modo migliore per descriverlo se non dicendo che è un santo. Non solo per tutto il bene che ha fatto, ma perché era – proprio come tutti i santi - un credente. Credeva che nella vita ci fosse Qualcuno più grande di lui, Qualcuno a guidarlo, ad aiutarlo ogni giorno. Se lo osservassi da ...

God has used the biblical book of Romans to change many lives since it was written almost 2,000 years ago, including Saint Augustine’s back in the 4th century, Martin Luther’s in the 16th, John Wesley’s in the 18th—and mine in the 20th! So I’ve written this study guide to help you reap the benefits from this life-changing book, too. Each lesson in this study focuses on a different aspect of renewing your mind, based on different passages from the book of Romans. Some days you’ll read just a verse or two, while other days you’ll read whole chapters. But if you’ll keep reading...

In Elders Reformed, Pastor Tim Bayly and Pastor Jürgen von Hagen bring decades of diverse pastoral experience to helping elders of Christ’s Church understand what it means to shepherd the flock of God. With Scripture as their foundation, they teach how elders should be chosen and appointed, what elders should be like, and the difficult work elders must do. They then combine hundreds of years of church history with their own experiences of ministering to God’s sheep—rich and poor, educated and uneducated, black and white, local and international.

This could be the darkest hour of your ministry. You could be thinking about quitting the church. You could be about to give up on your marriage. You may be about to quit the job God gave you. You may be about to drop out of seminary. Because of the many problems you have you feel like throwing in the towel to quit the fight for your life in ministry. However, God saved my life to save your ministry. You can make it you don’t give up! “Hang in there Pastor!” This book is God’s love letter to encourage you through your dark days in ministry. You’ve got mail from God in this book! ...

Faith in Caregiving: Building a Compassionate Congregation By Diane Carbo, RN In a world where caregivers face overwhelming demands and families struggle to support aging or chronically ill loved ones, Faith in Caregiving offers a beacon of hope—and practical solutions. This empowering guide invites churches, community leaders, and volunteers to build sustainable, faith-driven caregiving ministries that transform lives. Through Diane Carbo’s innovative Care Team Partner (CTP) model, you’ll discover how to create a volunteer support system that eases caregiver burnout and brings ...

Why Can’t A Woman Preach, Teach, Pastor, Or Be An Apostle may just cause you to rethink some of the ideas you have about women and the church. The role of women in the church has divided sections of the Body of Christ for centuries. After we peel away our culture and our bias, what do we actually find in the Bible about the role of women and the positions they have held? This book is going to take you through a journey that will cause you to consider whether or not you have looked closely enough at the topic and come to the right conclusion about Women in ministry. The chapters in the ...

The Bible tells us plainly that the Lord will return for a “glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing” (Ephesians 5:27). In light of this unalterable reality, how should a local assembly be structured to fulfill its God-ordained purpose? Or stated another way, what is God’s plan for oversight and service in His glorious church? This book has been written for all who are interested in learning more about the pattern established in the Bible for local church leadership. Our hope is that those who read it will be stirred to search the Scriptures to confirm for ...

Leadership training messages for those whose hearts have a sense of responsibility in the church.