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Practicing faithful discipleship means focusing on the daily aspects of Christian education in the local church, within its structures, and through faithful ministry. Through Biblebased truths and helpful insights, Discovering Discipleship identifies principles that provide the Christian educator with...

The term Hidden Life which is appropriately and peculiarly the life of all those who, advancing beyond the first elements of Christianity, may properly be said to be sanctified in Christ Jesus, indicates a vitality or living principle, which differs in various particulars from every other form of life....

From the authors forward…”In the following chapters we plan to deal with the responsibility involved in making choices, fundamental and incidental mistakes which are made, and finally, some suggestions and principles to guide young people safely through the crises of their lives.”

Most people focus on pastoral ministry--the activities, programs, and outreach connected with the life of the church--when considering the work of a pastor. But one of the most important parts of a minister's job is pastoral care--activities such as compassion, healing, sustaining, guiding, and reconciling...

Bivocational ministers face unique challenges. Often, you are called to lead smaller churches with few resources, many of which have plateaued or are in decline. Many bivocational pastors have little or no formal theological training. Bivocational ministry is looked at by some as a "second-class" ministry...

Christian doctrine for the laity of the church, as well as students in school. Presents the WesleyanArminian persuasion fairly with evidence from the Bible. Cloth.

In Terminology of Holiness, Chapman argues that language is only useful when it is interpreted correctly by its users, especially when it comes to the terminology of the grace of God in Christ Jesus. Therefore, this book instructs readers in Chapmans idea of correct holiness vocabulary. He begins by...

Today's postmodern world prefers mystery over logic, impression over rationale, aesthetic beauty over practicality, and symbolism over obvious answers. We live in an art-enriched, art-minded world.For ministers, this rebirth of creativity and imagination opens the door for exciting possibilities. Scripture...

There are no instant saints.That's true for everyone.When he said yes to God's call, he set out on a lifelong path of growth and transformation. Abraham explores the events and circumstances that shaped Abraham's walk with God. It highlights the tests of faith that matured him into becoming God s partner...

Have you ever felt like you were the only one in the crowd who didn't get the joke? The joke was told with great delivery...but the punch line just flew over your head? The Christian life can be a lot like that. We're told that God has a great sense of humor, but sometimes His irony leaves us gasping...

It's an honor and privilege to be asked to marry a couple, but there's more to performing a wedding than leading the vows and giving the sermon. The minister is also responsible for preparing the couple for marriage and guiding them in creating a ceremony that brings honor to Christ and affirms their...

Study after study has shown that public speaking ability is the No. 1 factor that influences a person's ability to climb the career ladder. The ability to convey ideas clearly and persuasively in front of other people even outweighs "who you know."This resource is a gold mine for those who find themselves...

After the cap and gown are turned in, graduates face big changes and new demands. This book is full of practical and powerful hints for getting this new phase of life off to a productive start.

Serving others is a vital part of the Christian life. Time and again Christ demonstrated the importance of putting others first and giving what we can to help those less fortunate. As adults, we recognize the importance of instilling these values in our children and youth, but simply telling them to...