Six Steps to Excellence In Ministry

Six Steps to Excellence In Ministry
Author: Kenneth Copeland
Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers
Total Pages: 67
Release: 2012-05-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1606835823

Why settle for adequate when you can be first-rate?There is no shortage of ministers who desire to achieve excellence. But only a few dare to demand it of themselves. In this clear call for action, Kenneth Copeland shows how to turn that inner desire into a firm decision to be all that God has called you to be. No matter what area of...

Excellence in Ministry

Excellence in Ministry
Author: Robb Thompson
Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2012-10-09
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1606835602

Do you sense God's call on your life to the ministry? If so, why settle for anything less than the prize of your high calling of God in Christ Jesus (Phil. 3:14)? In this book, Robb Thompson gives you invaluable principles from the Word to help you answer God's call to the ministry with excellence. But as Robb stresses...

Resurrecting Excellence

Resurrecting Excellence
Author: L. Gregory Jones
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2006-03-09
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780802832344

Resurrecting Excellence aims to rekindle and encourage among Christian leaders an unselfish ambition for the gospel that shuns both competition and mediocrity and rightly focuses on the beauty, power, and excellence of living as faithful disciples of the crucified and risen Christ. Drawing on ancient traditions and on contemporary voices, L. Gregory Jones offer both a theology of excellence and portraits of pastors, lay leaders, and congregations that embody "a more excellent way."--Publisher's description.

Excellence in Ministry

Excellence in Ministry
Author: Charles R. Swindoll
Publisher: W Publishing Group
Total Pages: 188
Release: 1996-03
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780849986512

After decades of front-line ministry, Paul sums up the priorities of a ministry characterized by excellence.

Excellence

Excellence
Author: Andreas J. Köstenberger
Publisher: Crossway
Total Pages: 275
Release: 2011-10-05
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1433530511

We are called to excellence in all aspects of our lives and activities, and not least in our character. Andreas Köstenberger summons all Christians, and especially aspiring pastors, scholars, and teachers, to a life of virtue lived out in excellence. Köstenberger moves through Christian virtues chapter by chapter, outlining the Bible's teaching and showing how Christ-dependent excellence in each area will have a profound impact on one's ministry and scholarship. Virtues covered include grace, courage, integrity, creativity, eloquence, humility, diligence, and service. This unique book is an important character check for all Christians engaged in teaching and ministry, and especially for those in training. Köstenberger's thoughtful volume will be a valuable touchstone for readers, for one's character is a critical matter in both scholarship and ministry.

The Five Star Church

The Five Star Church
Author: Stan Toler
Publisher: Gospel Light Publications
Total Pages: 252
Release: 1999-04-22
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780830723508

Ever wonder how a restaurant or hotel earns a five-star rating? Is it the people? The location? The service? In most cases, it is all of this and more. Why should your church be any different? The Five Star Church reveals how you can pursue Christian excellence and uphold the Lord's command to "honor one another above yourselves" (Romans 12:10). It contains tips, tools and the inspiration you need to build a top-quality church that people will flock to and participate in. Now matter how small your ministry or budget, God can use your church effectively to make everyone there feel welcome and cared for - the marks of a five-star church!

Leading Leaders

Leading Leaders
Author: Aubrey Malphurs
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2005-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0801091780

How can well-meaning but sometimes ill-prepared laypeople guide the path of a church body? A leadership expert provides the secret, which lies in offering effective, practical training.

Excellence in Worship

Excellence in Worship
Author: Darrell R. Alexander
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Total Pages: 278
Release: 2005
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1412060613

Church musicians' compensation obfuscates many religious people. One commentator of a nationally syndicated religious radio program stated that from all the religious questions, none is as controversial as Should church musicians should be paid? Darrell Alexander resolves the answer through fundamental Bible texts. If you are a church musician, minister of music, soloist, instrumentalist, choir member, church member, trustee, finance committee member, music workshop organizer, teacher, music workshop presenter, praise team member, interested in becoming a church musician, choir president, organist, pianist, choir director, chorister, church board member, deaconess, pastor, asst. pastor, deacon, professors, a bishop, a priest, a member of the leadership system for your congregation, denomination, and/or any religious organization, students of Theology, Music, Worship and Praise, Sacred Music, or just have a curiosity about whether church musicians should be compensated, then this book is a MUST READ for you! Darrell Alexander, the author, discusses the foundations of the creation of the world, Lucifer and the war in Heaven, the Levites, tithes and offerings, and ways to bridge the gap between ministers, musicians, choir members, administrations, and leadership systems of churches, and religious denominations. How do we differentiate between who is compensated in the church or not compensated? The author prays that Excellence in Worship: Should Church Musicians Be Paid?, helps to transform any assumptions of ideations, paradigms, and traditions, within churches and denominations and their leaders and members concerning the subject, so that we all may continue to strive for excellence in worship to God. Every church and its members and officials should have a copy in their library Excellence in Worship: Should Church Musicians Be Paid? is "straight talk" concerning, music, excellence in worship, tithes, offerings, and the church.

Spirit-Led Ministry in the 21st Century

Spirit-Led Ministry in the 21st Century
Author: Thomson K. Mathew
Publisher: Xulon Press
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2004-04
Genre:
ISBN: 1594673659

This book is a comprehensive guide to competent Spirit-led ministry in the 21st century. Written from a Pentecostal/Charismatic perspective, it focuses on four important aspects of effective ministry - preaching, teaching, healing, and leading. Beginning with biblical definitions of ministry, the book describes the challenges presented by the 21st century in light of the long history of Christian ministry, and it offers biblically sound advice to address these challenges. The role of the Holy Spirit in ministry is examined in detail. The bulk of the book is devoted to the theory (theology) and practice of competent, Spirit-led ministry. This book is a call to excellence in ministry as well sa a guide to empowered preaching, teaching, healing, and leading.

The Pursuit of Excellence

The Pursuit of Excellence
Author: George Sweeting
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2019-07-02
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 080249806X

"You and I were designed to press forward, to reach out, to climb higher." Half-hearted Christianity is common because it’s easy. But in ThePursuit of Excellence Dr. George Sweeting explores the nine marks of Christians who pursue and attain excellence, including: Prayer Suffering Staying-Power Action He shares stories of excellence from faith heroes of the past and present. And he’ll teach you how to break down the barriers standing in your way and press on even when it’s difficult. Come and be blessed by the wisdom of an older brother in Christ and walk away inspired to pursue Christ passionately and with your whole self. "Full of practical and compelling principles that will help you do more than just survive, it will help you live with faith-fueled excellence." Mark Jobe, 10th President- Moody Bible Institute