Ministry Leadership

A movement is rumbling through the body of Christ - a revolutionary army of people giving hope to a hurting world through practical, personal acts of service. In Servolution, Dino Rizzo shares the story of his relentless pursuit of ways to bless the lost, poor, and hurting people of his community in Jesus' name. You'll be amazed and inspired by the incredible ways God has used Healing Place Church to meet the needs of thousands of people.

If you don’t know your purpose in life you will never fulfill the call God has for you. It often takes a person years or even a lifetime to realize their purpose, if they do at all. To live in the purpose God created you is the most satisfying and rewarding thing in life. Every part of your life, your influence, your planning, and your pursuit is affected by your purpose.

The American workplace exhibits a growing imbalance when it comes to human identity. Leaders are frequently defined in the absence of their critical social identifiers, but the exclusion of these identifiers is a mistake and ignores essential physical, cultural, and spiritual realities. Rather than abandoning an individual's social identities, the ones we choose and the ones we do not, Leading While Black draws on the lived experiences of executive-level leaders of the Christian faith and Black identity, and offers a testament to the power of a living God in the social fabric of public life.

Author J. Michael Godfrey offers compelling stories, step-by-step techniques, and clear guidance to help you eliminate the regret you feel about your past choices, and then to live your life in a way that you no longer have to regret anything. Honest and empowering, Without Regret is an audiobook you'll cherish because it made a lasting positive impact on your life.

It is countercultural. It is often costly. It is the way of Christ. In this biblical yet highly practical audiobook, Tim Tucker shows how Christ-centered servant leadership has helped the message become one of the fastest growing mission movements of the 21st century.

Scott Sauls is husband to Patti, dad to Abby and Ellie, and serves as senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Tennessee. Scott was previously a lead and preaching pastor at Redeemer Presbyterian in New York City after planting two churches in Kansas City and St. Louis. Scott has authored two books and blogs regularly at scottsauls.com. His work has also been featured in Christianity Today, Relevant magazine, Catalyst Leadership magazine, and other publications. Connect with Scott on Facebook or Twitter and Instagram at @scottsauls.

Unleashing the Power of Rubber Bands is an engaging and insightful look into the qualities, attributes, and practices that turn ordinary leaders into extraordinary ones. At times challenging, at times candid, but always inspiring, Unleashing the Power of Rubber Bands will bring out the best in even the most seasoned leaders.

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.

This book captures the story of a widespread movement of churches that are expanding their ministries to include multiple formats, venues, and locations, using dozens of in-the-trenches examples, identifying the primary reasons churches succeed as well as how they overcome common snags on the route to "one church, many congregations".

Are you yearning to hear God's voice in the chaos of modern life? In "Discerning God's Voice: A Young Man's Journey," Larry Sumerville II invites you on a transformative adventure to discover how God communicates with us through Scripture, symbols, creation, and more. Imagine recognizing God's voice in every moment. Sumerville takes you by the hand, guiding you through the process of discerning divine whispers in your life. He reveals the eternal relevance and authority of Scripture, showing how the Holy Spirit uses sacred texts to provide clarity and wisdom for every situation.

We hear all to often that someone has decided to leave the Evangelical Christian faith and to join the Church of Rome, or Eastern Orthodoxy, or High Anglicanism. The lure is liturgy and tradition, and since the Evangelical and Reformed churches so often have such poor worship, it is not hard to understand the pull exercised by those churches that have a heritage of formality, sobriety and beauty. This cure, however, is far worse than the disease.

People must be led. When there is a leader, he is followed. The spiritual leader is the one who has made the most progress in knowing God and is serving Him. Such a person has authority with God which no one can take away from him. No one can remove him from leadership. No one can put him into leadership. His intimate knowledge of God, his close walk with Him, his sacrificial service for the Lord and His people, put him apart from the others, and those who want true spiritual leadership turn to him. This is my understanding of spiritual leadership.

In 2020, thousands of church leaders shut down the assembly of the saints in response to Covid-19. For example, John MacArthur said, "The clear demand of Scripture is to be subject to the [civil government]. We conform, we are submissive to the government. That was an easy call for us." Other pastors claimed that God "prevented" the saints from meeting. In the end, these pastors effectively scattered the sheep, telling them to stay away from their shepherds.

"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."

Discover the secrets to fostering a healthier church community with our latest release: "Building a Healthy Sanctuary: A Guide to Evading Toxicity in Churches." Whether you're a pastor, church leader, or dedicated member, this book offers invaluable insights into identifying and addressing toxicity at every level of your congregation.

Matt Pilot and Michelle Morehouse know firsthand what it’s like to shoulder the burden of ministry alone—and they know what it’s like to experience the joy of entrusting and empowering great people. Give Your Job Away is the blueprint they created on how to build teams around you. We need specific leaders and gap fillers around us in order to fulfill everything God has for our life. Is it possible to meet needs, solve problems, manage all the details, and even grow your church or ministry? It is—if you put the right people in place.

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.

Cell-church specialist and pastor Dr. Joel Comiskey studied the world's most successful cell churches to determine how they effectively make disciples who make disciples. These churches have embraced specific principles. Conversely, churches that do not embrace these same principles have problems with their groups and therefore are not as effective in making disciples.

You know that nobody succeeds alone - you need a great team. But when you're the leader and you aren't sure how to nurture the best from your crew, where can you turn for help? In The Lasting Impact of Positive Leadership, best-selling author Stan Toler serves as your coach and reveals what it takes to build a successful team. As you examine the proven strategies of great leaders, you will learn how to effectively connect and communicate, and how to motivate people and inspire them to give their best every day.

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.