Biblical Pastors Were Not and Are Not Ceos.

Biblical Pastors Were Not and Are Not Ceos.
Author: James D. Martin
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2020-06-02
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1728363640

The emergence of the pastor Chief Executive Officer (CEO) position in churches today has become widely acceptable in Mega and Meta churches. Recent studies have not explored this issue. David Fisher acknowledges that in the 21st century, being a pastor presents major challenges because it leads to professional and personal identity crisis resulting from secular and ecclesial challenges. Studies have supported the idea that there is the need for church leaders to adopt the secular models of leadership and several noted authors have shown that churches today have become like other organizations that have to market their products. This is a problematic interpretation because leadership in modern churches has gone beyond the biblical and theological definitions of becoming shepherds of their flock and servants of God. In the search for an effective pastoral leadership role, this paper will explore the contemporary definition of pastoral leadership and compare it with what the scriptures say concerning the elders and servants of God assigned the duty of being shepherds of their flock.

The Minister as Shepherd

The Minister as Shepherd
Author: Charles Edward Jefferson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 248
Release: 1912
Genre: Church group work
ISBN:

Of all the titles which have been minted for the envoys of the Son of God, that of "shepherd" is the most popular, the most beautiful, and the most ample. Bishop, presbyter, preacher, priest, clergyman, rector, parson, minister, all of these have been long, and are still, in use, but not one of them is so satisfying or sufficient as "shepherd."--Page 1.

The Plurality Principle

The Plurality Principle
Author: Dave Harvey
Publisher: Crossway
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2021-02-17
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1433571579

Building and Sustaining a Thriving Leadership Culture Essential to every healthy church is a biblical model of leadership. In the New Testament, church leadership is built around a team of elders working together, each bringing his own unique skills and gifts to the cause of shepherding the flock God entrusted to them. However, in many churches today the principle of plurality in leadership is often misunderstood, mistakenly applied, or completely ignored. Dave Harvey encourages church leaders to prioritize plurality for the surprising ways that it helps churches to flourish. This book not only builds a compelling case for churches to adopt and maintain biblical elder pluralities guided by solid leadership but also supplies practical tools to help elders work together for transformation. Download the free study guide.

The Prodigal Church

The Prodigal Church
Author: Jared C. Wilson
Publisher: Crossway
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2015-04-16
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1433544644

Pastors want to reach the lost with the good news of Jesus. However, we've too often assumed this requires loud music, flashy lights, and skinny jeans. In this gentle manifesto, Jared Wilson—a pastor who knows what it's like to serve in a large attractional church—challenges pastors to reconsider their priorities when it comes to how they "do church" and reach people in their communities. Writing with the grace and kindness of a trusted friend, Wilson encourages pastors to reexamine the Bible's teaching, not simply return to a traditional model for tradition's sake. He then sets forth an alternative to both the attractional and the traditional models: an explicitly biblical approach that is gospel focused, grace based, and fruit oriented.

Letting God Meet Your Emotional Needs

Letting God Meet Your Emotional Needs
Author: Cindi McMenamin
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2003-03-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0736936106

Women long to be loved, to be known, to be understood. But who can meet those needs at their deepest level? Only the One who created women--who knows them by name and who designed them--can bring fulfillment that truly satisfies. "Letting God Meet Your Emotional Needs" shows how God desires to help every woman: I need acceptance... God loves, forgives, and accepts I need security... God promises He will never leave I need to feel pretty... Christ sees me as new, spotless I need a companion... He is the perfect friend I need communication... He talks to me intimately through His Word Formerly "Heart Hunger."

Marketplace Study Bible

Marketplace Study Bible
Author: Francis Myles
Publisher: Marketplace Bible International
Total Pages: 760
Release: 2020-09-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1735051306

Finally a Bible for the Marketplace designed and written by Marketplace Christians from 4 continents of the world that is designed to help people "Applying Timeless Biblical Principles to Today's Marketplace!" The Marketplace Study Bible is based upon the popular King James Version of the Bible. Its loaded with life changing articles on Unlocking your Potential, Business, Leadership, Government as well as the Gospel of the Kingdom. Plus much more

A Professor and Ceo True Story

A Professor and Ceo True Story
Author: Richard T. Cheng
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2016-08-20
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1524535478

This is a true story of this man full of adventures and unusual encounters that are highly interesting to read.

Brothers, We are Not Professionals

Brothers, We are Not Professionals
Author: John Piper
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2013
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1433678829

John Piper pleads with fellow pastors to abandon the professionalization of the pastorate and pursue the prophetic call of the Bible for radical ministry.

Fundamentals Of Bible Believing Christianity

Fundamentals Of Bible Believing Christianity
Author: Missionary Bill
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2012-05-22
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1105789403

Amidst all the many church discipleship, stewardship, evangelism and training programs for pastors, leaders and congregations there is one thing missing: the Fundamentals of the Faith. Many Christians know more about their church's budget than they do about the Fundamentals of the Christian Faith as outlined in the Word of God. Why? Because the emphasis of most of these church programs is not on the Bible, but on so-called successful church operation and management methods that have moved far away from the things of God to some corporate culture...

Not Yet Married

Not Yet Married
Author: Marshall Segal
Publisher: Crossway
Total Pages: 221
Release: 2017-06-20
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1433555484

Life Is Never Mainly About Love and Marriage. So Learn to Live and Date for More. Many of you grew up assuming that marriage would meet all of your needs and unlock God's purposes for you. But God has far more planned for you than your future marriage. Not Yet Married is not about waiting quietly in the corner of the world for God to bring you "the one," but about inspiring you to live and date for more now. If you follow Jesus, the search for a spouse is no longer a pursuit of the perfect person, but a pursuit of more of God. He will likely write a love story for you different than the one you would write for yourself, but that's because he loves you and knows how to write a better story. This book was written to help you find real hope, happiness, and purpose in your not-yet-married life.