Church Life & Leadership

Gospel is a third millennium buzzword! We talk about Gospel-hearted people, Gospel leaders, Gospel principles, Gospel passion and Gospel initiatives; we warmly embrace Gospel ministry when it is firmly anchored to Scripture.

Whether getting up close to poverty, rejecting comfort in favour of compassion, or living with a more poverty-focused lifestyle, churches and individuals will be empowered to live out Jesus' principles of justice, mercy, and the care of creation.

With biblical insight and practical examples A Church for the Poor, by Martin Charlesworth and Natalie Williams, presents a vision of the church as a place where people from all sections of society can find a home and play a part.

We have a message, a Saviour, a King that is worth shouting about. He is all we have, and He is all the next generation need. This little book sets out how it is that we can introduce anyone to the Author and Perfecter of our faith.

This book follows Sam's journeys from Antigua to Dominica then on to Barbados, Trinidad, Grenada and Anguilla and recalls how the Lord called him to work in each of these Caribbean islands. Written in an anecdotal style, Sam tells of the believers he

The Christianity Explored Participants handbook contains everything course members need to follow the course. Each handbook has space to write notes and includes a section identifying the historical reliability of Mark's Gospel.

It is amazing how much detailed and practical guidance is stored in the Gospels and the Book of Acts for all who engage in personal witness and preaching. Are we aware that the Lord Jesus Christ employed distinctive strategies for different kinds...

Considering Christianity' is an excellent booklet for evangelism. The author begins by considering the following relevant questions: 'Is there really a God out there?' In reply, he examines the evidence of creation, conscience and Christ.

Through the eyes of Jesus, you will see those to whom He was drawn as potential men and women of God on a healing, life-changing journey.

Diary of a Pastor's Soul tells the story of a fictionalized pastor, embarking on his final year before retirement, who reflects on the experiences and relationships that have formed his vocation and shaped his soul ............

Not everyone who appeals to Scripture agrees on how we should understand what it says about divorce and remarriage. In this book, four authors present their distinct perspectives. Carl Laney argues that the Bible indicates that marriages...

What a responsibility to be entrusted with the gospel! With the focus on Paula's second letter to Timothy, John Piper, Philip Ryken, Mark Driscoll, K. Edward Copeland, Bryan Chapell and Ligon Duncan model faithful preaching rooted in Scripture.

Across the barriers of race, class, culture and denomination, Christians are united through the transforming power of the gospel of grace. Yet instead of walls dismantled and alienations healed, churches are often characterised by ugly division.

Those engaged in ministry will find this work invaluable, and those committed Christians in the pews will find this book a framework which will revolutionize their effectiveness in evangelism.

Evangelistic preaching is proclaiming the gospel to non-Christians who are listening.' Clear, faithful proclamation of the gospel is needed more than ever, but the pressures of the world are often causing us to stay silent and withdraw.

Everyday Evangelism – the title of this powerful book is a challenge in itself. Our secularised society – and perhaps a lack of spiritual courage – has meant that, for many Christians, evangelism is anything but everyday. And yet the very real need..

David Pawson seeks to present the message of the Bible on Baptism clearly and simply.

This manual is a resource for churches who want to make a difference in their community. It gives guidance on getting your church involved, researching your community, developing your strategy and implementing your project.

Every church leader knows the qualifications for elders and deacons that are spelled out in the Bible, but actually finding other leaders who fulfill the biblical qualifications can be difficult.

A collection of short stories of one man s Christian Crusade among the Seamen who came in to Glasgow Docks between 1990 and 2007.

For parents and Church leaders This book offers clear approaches to complex questions of gender These conversational guides will help you pass down understanding in answers The world around us is changing quickly, and it's difficult to keep up.

One of the chief responsibilities of Christians is to reach out to others with the truth of what God has done. Ever since the days of the Apostles Christians have had a vision to reach out to the world. What does the Bible says about Mission?

Growth and Change is a call for Christian leaders to embrace the necessity of a passion for transforming the church. It calls on leaders to embrace the pain of change so that they can lead their churches into the transformation that is necessary to p

HOPE for Harvest is an excellent resource packed with everything you and your church need to reconnect with the key season of harvest and to focus on the importance of work, generosity and thankfulness.

Why is it so difficult to talk to our closest friends about what's most important to us? Our true identity? Our hopes and dreams? Our true purpose and faith? Andy Bannister struggled with that question himself. As a twentysomething, he operated...