After 50 Years of Ministry

After 50 Years of Ministry
Author: Bob Russell
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2016-05-13
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0802493718

“If I had my entire life to live over, I’d choose to be a preacher again. It’s been extremely rewarding and gratifying. But I could do ministry a lot better if given a second try. As I look back on my forty years at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY, I wish I had a mulligan. This book lists seven things I’d do differently and seven I’d do about the same. They are written in hopes they’ll be a source of encouragement for those growing weary and losing heart. I pray my observations will inspire others to conclude, ‘If he can do it, I can, too.’ In this book I share both the joys and sorrows of my ministry, both the successes and failures. I’m going to be as transparent as possible in hopes that it will encourage ministers to stand firm in the faith and be faithful unto death. If just one minister is motivated to pick up the sword of the Spirit and re-enter the battle, it will be well worth the effort.” — Bob Russell

Fifty Years in the Lutheran Ministry

Fifty Years in the Lutheran Ministry
Author: John Gottlieb Morris
Publisher:
Total Pages: 654
Release: 1878
Genre: Lutheran Church
ISBN:

The author provides biographical sketches of members of the Lutheran clergy and information about proceedings of councils and synods, worship and liturgy, missions and Lutheran colleges and seminaries. Anecdotes supplied by Lutheran ministers conclude the book.

Baby Boomers and Beyond

Baby Boomers and Beyond
Author: Amy Hanson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2010-07-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0470500794

How ministry leaders can help older adults be a vital part of Christian community With the explosion of the older adult population, this important book explores the opportunities and challenges that this presents for the Christian community. Amy Hanson challenges us to let go of many old stereotypes regarding aging and embrace a new paradigm that sees older adults as active, healthy and capable of making significant contributions. Debunks the myths of aging that keep us from fully embracing the potential of people in life's second half Offers suggestions on how to re-invent ministry with older adults Focuses on unleashing older adults to serve and make an impact on churches and congregations A volume in the Leadership Network series The author shows church leaders how they can unleash the power of the baby boomer population to strengthen their congregations.

The Church Awakening

The Church Awakening
Author: Charles R. Swindoll
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2010-09-08
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0446575046

In THE CHURCH AWAKENING, Charles Swindoll discusses the challenges, struggles, and priorities of the church in the twenty-first century. He reveals the problems inherent in the entertainment-based postmodern church and shows how a return to biblical teaching will restore its strength and impact. Now being replaced by a feel-good message instead of what Christians need to know to stand strong in a world that's lost its way--Swindoll exposes the problems of--and solutions for--the postmodern evangelical church. Just as he opened readers' eyes with his bold statements in The Grace Awakening, now he offers a straightforward volume revealing how to reestablish a life-altering church with Christ as Lord and Master. Illuminating and empowering, THE CHURCH AWAKENING will ignite a revolution in the way Christians "do church" for years to come.

Between Book Ends: A Reflection of Fifty Years of Ministry

Between Book Ends: A Reflection of Fifty Years of Ministry
Author: Roland James Faley
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2012
Genre:
ISBN: 143497717X

"Between Book Ends: A Reflection of Fifty Years of Ministry documents Fr. Roland Faley's experiences as a Franciscan friar priest and provides a personal look at his life."--Back cover.

Transforming Preaching

Transforming Preaching
Author: David Jackman
Publisher: Christian Focus
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2021-06-25
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781527106925

In Transforming Preaching, David Jackman, reflecting on over fifty years of Word-ministry offers real encouragement and help with some of the ongoing challenges and pitfalls facing the preacher. Each chapter addresses a different theme that will shape and sharpen the reader in their thinking about what it means to be a faithful expositor and servant of the Word. Chapter Headings include: Preaching with the Right Goal in View Preaching that Grows People Preaching in line with God's Agenda Preaching the transformational Intention Preaching to Cultivate a Robust Faith in a Shifting World Preaching the Whole Truth Preaching: Colossians a Test Case Preaching to Renew Minds Preaching That is Balanced and Well Crafted Preaching Law and Liberty Rightly Preaching that Recognises God's Work and Ours Preaching that Expands the Mind David Jackman is the ideal person to write a book like this. David has been preaching and training preachers longer than many of us have been alive.He is a terrific encourager of preachers and his insights, observations and exhortations will provide great stimulus for your own thinking. After graduating from Cambridge university, David Jackman worked for six years with the Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship, followed by theological studies at Trinity College, Bristol and fifteen years of ministry at Above Bar Church,Southampton. In 1991 he became the founder-director of the Cornhill Training Course in London, a ministry of the Proclamation Trust, with whom he served for eighteen years, latterly as its President. His active "retirement"sees him involved in preaching, training and writing ministries and enjoying family time with his wife, Heather, and their four grandchildren.