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We thirst for purpose, clarity, fulfillment and direction in our lives. How do we go about sorting through all the self-help books, talks and seminars? The common, normal solutions to navigating life are focused on strengths, gifts, and passion. The reality is quite contrarian to what seems to make sense. The revelations is found in the divine fingerprints of all that we are: our life story, what energized and de-energizes us, our rhythms, and even our pain and weaknesses. It's a different way of approaching clarity of life.

The Heart of the Father is a must-listen for those who want to be enlightened by the power of true paternity. This is a book with a clear and direct message that captures, in a simple but profound way, one of the most important and least understood themes of the 21st Century in the Body of Christ.

Ronne Rock is a good person to ask. In this stirring book, she takes you on a global adventure to discover your divine design as a woman of influence and impact. Through powerful and personal stories of women in Africa, Asia, the Americas, and the Caribbean, you'll learn what it means to lead in a world where leadership isn't easy, how to serve with grace in cultures that aren't always graceful, and how to embrace your God-given physical, emotional, and spiritual DNA.

Believers yearn for a faith with the power to transform every aspect of their lives, their relationships, and their communities, but getting there sometimes seems far from simple. Authors Breen and Kallestad offer a dynamic new approach to cultivating A Passionate Life using eight simple LifeShapes. True transformation is finally within reach!

Jesus came to earth with a mission to seek and save the lost. He established the church to carry out this mission he started. This inspiring and practical manual is based on the premise that planting churches is the single most effective way of fulfilling the Great Commission.

Church Different: Unleashing the Church to Change the World sounds the urgent call for pastors, leaders and Christians to be and do church different. It’s not about getting better; it’s about getting different. And that starts by getting out of the seats and into the streets. When a church takes interest in the community, the community takes interest in the church.

Unlock the secrets of effective spiritual leadership with The Shepherd's Path: Guided Lessons in Spiritual Leadership. Whether you are answering your calling or grappling with the responsibilities of church stewardship, this book serves as an invaluable guide to embodying ethical and impactful leadership. From understanding your own divine calling to dealing with ethical dilemmas, from nurturing future leaders through mentorship to building a lasting legacy, this book covers it all.

My six decades on this earth have left me, thus far, yearning to share God's goodness to all. I wanted to leave the chapters of my youth with gratitude for all he has seen me through, with a declaration of love to the Lord for the truths he has revealed to my heart. I pray for a generation I may not live long enough to share them with, in hopes that my legacy continues to bring forth brave, loving, and God-fearing people, who continue to bring good fruit to a fallen world.

We have a leadership problem, and we all know it. When we look at our churches, we see two glaring problems: a lack of qualified leaders, and a general mistrust of leadership as a response to sinful leadership. But churches need leaders. What do we do? The answer is in The Leadership Formula.

The senior vice president of the NBA's Orlando Magic, Pat Williams has spent decades studying the topic of leadership - and this devotional combines his insights with biblical principles to boost your personal influence to ever-higher levels. The example of Jesus Christ proves that true leadership involves loving and serving your people - and The Leadership Excellence Devotional provides 180 compelling readings to challenge you in every aspect of your leadership role.

The evangelical church is home to many who claim to follow Christ but who show little evidence of a truly transformed life. Todd Wilson's Real Christian: Bearing the Marks of Authentic Faith biblically defines what it means to be a true Christian, calling listeners to look at their own lives and diagnose where they aren't living authentically for God.With a prophetic voice, Wilson looks at how we deceive ourselves into thinking we are really living for God through believing the right things or doing lots of spiritual activities.

Drugs, prostitution, and the mafia all played a role in the downfall of one of America's most famous venues, Atlanta's Gold Club, which closed in 1999. A few years later, a visionary pastor and his flock of passionate and diverse members transformed the decaying building into a vibrant spiritual outpost. The stories of transformation among the people involved in this adventure will inspire and encourage you in your own journey of restoration.

This small book has two main themes. The first is the argument that Scripture requires ministers in the church to be men - that is, they must be male. The second theme addresses the reason why this has become an issue at all (when the texts are so plain) and will argue that ministers in the Christian church must be more than male - that is, they must be vertebrates. The ministry calls for men in both senses of that word.

"Heartfelt Welcome: A Guide to Church Hospitality from Parking to See You Again" is an essential guide for any church looking to enhance its welcoming atmosphere and ensure that every aspect of a visitor's experience is infused with warmth and genuine care. This comprehensive guide covers the journey of church hospitality from the moment visitors enter the parking lot to the moment they leave, with a heartfelt "See you again."

God calls all women to some level of leadership. Yet seeing yourself as a leader, discerning what you are meant to do, and navigating your role as a woman and leader can be a challenging task. Drawing on the wisdom of 40 years of ministry, Bobbie Houston helps all women to discover their specific purpose and divine calling in Stay the Path. She shares the truths and experiences that have kept her and her husband, Brian Houston, on course, on point, and focused on the path before them.

Deliver Value is that rare kind of book that not only clearly explains a series of abstract concepts but is also a pleasure to listen to. Dr. Cornelius uses fictional stories as modern-day fables to help explain what it looks like to deliver value in the real world.

The life of Marcia B. Armstead has been one of service and adventure, and this is her story of servant leadership as God directed her. She has filled many roles in her life: that of a mother and pastor’s wife, a working woman whose career spanned many years and included positions at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, federal and state judicial systems, and as an administrative assistant to two Seventh-day Adventist General Conference vice-presidents.

The 1950s were a time of almost unprecedented fear among Americans as a result of McCarthyism. In the midst of that pandemic of fear, one man had the courage to speak out. His name was Edward Murrow. On March 9th of 1954, he gave an address to the nation that is just as relevant today as it was then. It is once again time that American Christians remember that "we are not descended from fearful men". Our ancestors resolutely refused to live their lives in fear. This short collection of five sermons that were preached during 2020 will help remind you of that precious truth.

Many people do not realize the pain that some leaders carry. So much pressure is placed upon them that they are afraid to be seen as weak or vulnerable, so they hold in their feelings. Leaders often pour out everything they have to others, only to be betrayed and hurt by the people they love. A wounded leader is someone in leadership who has injured feelings, scars from past experiences, and damage to their soul. Does this definition sound like you?

Successful Silicon Valley real estate developer and wealth creator Roy Goble shares the surprising lessons he learned as a boy working in his family junkyard. Skillfully uniting the teachings of Jesus with the sometimes messy realities of leading people and getting things done, Salvaged helps leaders at all levels discover powerful opportunities to follow Jesus in the real world - and in surprisingly simple ways.