Ministry Essentials

In our world of quick fixes, women are starving for real spiritual nourishment. Yet much of women's programming falls short of providing substantial teaching, engaging events, and meaningful activities that add up to a transformative ministry with an eternal impact. Women's Ministry Essentials...

If you long to reach kids and see their lives changed by God, this updated, comprehensive guide shows you how. Purpose Driven Youth Ministry will do for youth ministry what Rick Warren's Gold Medallion award–winning The Purpose Driven Church is doing for pastoral ministry. It's an...

One of the greatest challenges women face is dealing with so many demands and expectations. What are a woman's greatest priorities? How can she make sure she focuses on what really counts? Drawing on Titus 2:3-5, Elizabeth George shares the simple steps a woman can take to make these essentials a joyous reality. Above all, this book affirms how special each and every woman is. Women will become excited as they see that God's calling is a powerful privilege filled with meaning and purpose.

Spiritual growth is a normal process for every spiritually healthy Christian believer. Though it takes time and effort to follow the spiritual disciplines outlined in this book, those who do so will grow in grace. Some of the disciplines included are: Worship, prayer, fasting, giving, waiting, and contentment.

Perhaps no one else has ever faced as much hardship, opposition, or relentless suffering as the apostle Paul. And yet, through it all, Paul stood firm in Christ and remained faithful - to the very end. The power of Paul's example has captivated veteran Pastor John MacArthur for years, and here, he outlines nine unwavering convictions that contributed to this remarkable perseverance.

In Hero Maker, you will learn how to bring real change to your church and community by developing the practical skills to help others reach their leadership potential. Drawing on five powerful practices found in the ministry of Jesus, Hero Maker presents the key steps of apprenticeship that will...

You're not alone. Most Christians yearn to grow spiritually, but many don't know how to begin. Some seek maturity through deeds or doctrine. But Tony Evans reminds us that flourishing faith comes from a vibrant walk with Christ.

Powerfully honest prayers for every challenge in your life. We know God is there for us. He calls to us and encourages us to entrust our troubles and questions to His care. But so many of us struggle with translating our pain, desires, and hopes into words. In this book of powerful prayers...

Most of us are trying to put together the jigsaw puzzle we call life without a very important piece. Over time this becomes incredibly frustrating. In this extraordinary book, Matthew Kelly powerfully demonstrates that we cannot live the life we have imagined or experience the joy we yearn for unless we learn to tend the soul. From there, with his classic style of practical wisdom, he teaches us how to remedy this problem.

Because of division over these controversial questions, many Christians have embraced a major deception about the Holy Spirit - that he is no longer powerfully at work in the world today. Randy Clark has been an eyewitness to the miraculous work of the Holy Spirit, and a key participant in watching him powerfully transform lives across the Earth. This easy-to-understand guide equips everyday believers to understand and activate the Spirit's power in their lives today.

To be effective in ministry our life must display both the character and power of God. This means that growing both the fruit of the Holy Spirit and the gifts of the Holy Spirit are crucial to fulfilling our calling. This booklet focuses on the process and context for developing the fruit of the Spirit so that the character of Jesus can be fully formed in us. From that position we move away from a style or sound of ministry in which our gift attracts attention to ourselves and into a place where ministry is motivated purely by compassion. When Christ is formed in us in this way the world ...

Faithful & Ready: 16 Essential Qualities for Women Preparing to Serve God in Marriage and Ministry is a must-read for young Christian women who are seeking to serve God alongside their future husbands in ministry. Grounded in timeless biblical truths, this book offers practical guidance for unmarried women, equipping them with the Christlike qualities essential for both marriage and ministry. In this transformative guide, you’ll explore 16 foundational principles that cover key aspects of a ministry wife’s life—faithfulness, modesty, compassion, encouragement, and more. Each chapter ...

Know why you believe. Pass on what you've experienced. Many Christians are unsure about what they believe and why. They may wonder if their faith is meaningful and credible. Because of this, they struggle with passing on a relevant Christianity to their families and friends. That’s why Josh McDowell and his son, Sean, have created this comprehensive yet easy-to-understand handbook.

We often hear it said that the word “retirement” is not in the Bible (except for Numbers 8.23-26, but this was a very special case). It’s true, because we don’t retire from being Christians, and Jesus doesn’t put any age limit on His command to share the Gospel and make disciples (Matthew 28.18–20). There’s nothing wrong with capping years of service in a job or with a company and looking forward to spending more time with family and friends, and doing things we always wanted to do but didn’t have time for.

Pastoral burnout is at an all-time high. Ministry leaders face unprecedented pressures, congregational expectations, administrative burdens, and the constant demand to balance spiritual depth with practical effectiveness.

Too often, Christians wait for some extraordinary move of the Spirit to correct all their spiritual ills. Although such a revival is possible, it is not the way God ordinarily grows His church. In The Essential Means of Grace , Paul Washer considers the three prominent gifts God provided for...

How do we follow Jesus and fulfill his purpose for our lives here on earth? This book focuses on drawing from the Bible the seven essentials to following Jesus. You'll not only learn essential information about Jesus, but you'll be stirred to seek and know him personally; discovering Jesus' heart for you and his purpose for your life. This book is great for all those who are committed to following Jesus.

In our age when the church can too often seem like a poor copy of the world, Chad Bird challenges us to reclaim the astounding originality of our ancient, backward faith. With compelling examples from the Bible and today, Bird paints an enticing picture of the counterintuitive, countercultural life that God wants for us. He helps listeners delight in all of the ways that Jesus turned the world upside down, allowing us to experience true freedom, not from our weaknesses but in the midst of them.

Perhaps no subject about church generates more opinion and passion than worship. Walk with the typical church-going family on their way to the car after the service and just listen. Everybody really does talk about worship. Now, veteran worship leader and experienced ministry coach Mike Harland offers the tools worship leaders need to build biblically-faithful and effective worship ministries without bringing the disruption that often accompanies change.

The most important question for Christians is “How to live the Christian life? The focus of this booklet is on the seven essential aspects of a Christian life that will glorify God and fulfill God’s purpose/plans for the Christian. A practical, Bible-based, template-grid of the critical components of a Spiritually maturity and ministering life is used and includes: a) vision, b) motivation, c) developing maturity in relationships with the Father, Son, Holy Spirit, believers, and unbelievers, d) ministry in prayer, Spiritual gifts, vocation, and all roles of life, e) being an overcomer ...