Calling christian leaders
John Stott found on his many travels that contemporary models of Christian leadership were often shaped more by culture than by Christ. In stark contrast, he urges that our view be determined by our view of the church, not the other way round. Focusing on 1 Corinthians 1 – 4, he demonstrates the centrality of the theme of ‘power through weakness’. He explains the role of the Holy Spirit in God’s revelation, and examines four of Paul’s most striking models of ministry, each of which is an aspect of humility. Over against seductive styles of leadership being advocated by the wisdom of the world, he urges Christian leaders to be characterized above all else by ‘the meekness and gentleness of Christ’.
CAN MAN LIVE WITHOUT GOD
by: Ravi Zacharias In this brilliant and compelling defense of the Christian faith, Ravi Zacharias shows how affirming the reality of God’s existence matters urgently in our everyday lives. According to Zacharias, how you answer the questions of God’s existence will impact your relationship with others, your commitment to integrity, your attitude toward morality, and your perception of truth.
CAT & DOG PRAYER
Rethinking Our Conversations With Our Master by: Bob Sjogren & Gerald Robison Cats and dogs respond differently to their masters’s care. While the dog thinks “You must be God!” the cat thinks “I must be God!” When we first become believers, we still have a natural tendency to be self-centered, especially in how we pray. As a result, many Christians prayers that are more of a laundry list of “all about me” requests. Because God doesn’t answer these kinds of prayer, we tend to give up on praying believing that God doesn’t answer prayer. As a result, we end up checking in from time to time making sure he knows we’re there and reminding him of our needs hoping he’ll do something about them. will help move you from self-centered prayers to God-focused prayers. You’ll learn how to pray, as the authors show: This book will change the way you pray. It is a natural outflow of also written by Bob and Gerald.
CAT & DOG THEOLOGY
by: Bob Sjogren & Gerald Robison There’s a joke about cats and dogs that conveys their differences perfectly- A dog says, “You pet me, you feed me, you shelter me, you love me, you must be God.” A cat says, “You pet me, you shelter me, you love me, I must be God.” These God given traits of cats (“You exist to serve me”) and dogs (“I exist to serve you”) are often similar to the theological attitudes we have in our view of God and our relationship to him. Using the differences between cats and dogs in a light-handed manner, the authors compel us to challenge our thinking in deep and profound ways. As you are drawn toward God and the desire to reflect His glory in your life, you will worship, view missions, and pray in a whole new way. This life-changing book will give you a new perspective a nd vision for God as you delight in the God who delights in you.
CELEBRATION OF DISCIPLINE
The Path To Spiritual Growth by: Richard Foster Arguably the most established contemporary spiritual classic by our most profound living religious writer. This timeless classic has helped well over a million people discover a richer spiritual life infused with joy, peace and a deeper understanding of God. The book explores the ‘classic disciplines’ of Christian faith: the inward disciplines of meditation, prayer, fasting, and study; the outward disciplines of simplicity, solitude, submission and service and the corporate disciplines of confession, worship, guidance and celebration.
CHOOSING TO LEARN FROM LIFE
by: Mike Breen Are You Ready To Stop Letting Life Just Happen To You? The key events of your life unlock the secrets God wants you to learn. Everyday, each of us experience opportunities that we can either choose to ignore or choose to learn and grow from. These significant or kairos moments were intended by God to be powerful life altering events.’ The Life Shapes Circle: Choosing To Learn From Life will help you reconize and respond to these” Learning moments” in a healthy and complete way. It’s time to stop letting life just happen, learn the principles that can lead to unimaginable spiritual growth. When you star Choosing To Learn From Life you start living the way Jesus taught his disciples to live!
CHRIST’S FILIAL PIETY
by: Pastor Jerry S. H. Eng From the Asian perspective, there are two major popular misconceptions about the Christian faith. The first is that it is conceived as a Western religion which advocates ideas that destroy Eastern values, especially that of the families and hence societies. The second misconception is that if and when as Asian person believes and accepts Jesus Christ as his/ her Savior and Lord, he / she will inevitably dishonor his / her parents, filial piety and ancestral worship will be thrown out altogether. Jesus Christ was from Palestine: born in Bethlehem; grew up in Nazareth; taught and ministered largely in Palestine; crucified, died, and resurrected in Jerusalem. Christianity is well rooted in Asia. However, the significance of Christianity is beyond the confines of Asia. The teachings of the Christian Scripture set out a high moral and spiritual standard for individuals, families and societies. They are achievable through the grace of God. Jesus represents God to us and interprets him for us. As the Son, he honors God the heavenly Father in every way; he exemplifies God’s way for us to emulate
CONSEQUENTIAL LEADERSHIP
15 Leaders Fighting For Our Cities, Our Poor, Our Youth And Our Culture by: Mac Pier CHALLENGES? YES. But people can do make a different. Here are the stories of fifteen entrepreneurial leaders doing just that. Drawn from church, business, government and non-profit sectors, these world-class visionaries and activists offer examples that motivate and principles to imitate. Their stories show that mature networks of leaders and organizations can offer opportunities to a new generation of young people, change communities ravaged by HIP/AIDS, reach new groups of people with the message of hope–and more. A book for those who see a need and want to contribute with consequential leadership. “Mac Pier has done us a great service by bringing forth the stories of great entrepreneurs who have crossed over from politics, business and other fields to form a vanguard that may yet bring us back from what the ever-wise David Brooks calls ‘a crisis of legitimacy’. These tales are a call to action for all of us.” BOB BUFORD, author of Halftime “Leadership matters. The leaders in this book have made an extraordinary difference in their churches, communities and cities. I applaud their impact and invite you to read this book and discover your own leadership assignment.” BILL HYBELS, chairman and founder, Willow Creek Association “The God-stories contained in these biographical sketches will encourage you to see and embrace the God-story of your life.” D.G.ELMORE, chairman of the board of directors, The Navigators, and chairman, Elmore Companies, Inc. “Great leaders are as interested in significance as they are in success. Mac Pier profiles fifteen leaders we all want to emulate. . . They are activists, preachers and CEOs. They have created foundations, planted churches, furthered the cause of peace and impraved the lives of thousands of people. Read this book–it will inspire you to open your world and become a leader of consequence.” KEN BLANCHARD, coauthor of The One Minute Manager®and Great Leaders Grow
Counterfeit Gods
New York Times bestselling author of the forthcoming God’s Wisdom for Navigating Life and nationally renowned minister Timothy Keller exposes the error of making good things “ultimate” in this book, and shows readers a new path toward a hope that lasts. Success, true love, and the life you’ve always wanted. Many of us placed our faith in these things, believing they held the key to happiness, but with a sneaking suspicion they might not deliver. No wonder we feel lost, alone, disenchanted, and resentful. There is only one God who can wholly satisfy our cravings—and now is the perfect time to meet Him again, or for the first time. In Counterfeit Gods, Timothy Keller shows how a proper understanding of the Bible reveals the unvarnished truth about societal ideals and our own hearts. This powerful message cements Keller’s reputation as a critical thinker and pastor, and comes at a crucial time—for both the faithful and the skeptical.
DID YOU THINK TO PRAY
Making Prayer The Foundation of Your Life by: R. T. Kendall Children spell love T-I-M-E. What if God spells love T-I-M-E? The brilliant new book by bestselling Christian writer, R. T. Kendall. Prayer is one of the most fundamental practices of the Christian faith, yet how many of us really commit adequate time to talking to God? As R. T. points out in DID YOU THINK TO PRAY?, God likes our company. We can only benefit from spending more time with him. This wonderful new book helps us to better understand what prayer is, why it is so important and how we can overcome the obstacles that seem to prevent us doing it.Children spell love T-I-M-E. What if God spells love T-I-M-E?The brilliant new book by bestselling Christian writer, R. T. Kendall.Prayer is one of the most fundamental practices of the Christian faith, yet how many of us really commit adequate time to talking to God? As R. T. points out in DID YOU THINK TO PRAY?, God likes our company. We can only benefit from spending more time with him.This wonderful new book helps us to better understand what prayer is, why it is so important and how we can overcome the obstacles that seem to prevent us doing it.
Discipling in a multicultural world
Our multicultural world needs countercultural disciplers. People from all over the world are coming to Christ from a variety of backgrounds. This requires more people who are willing to commit to the effort and sacrifice it takes to invest in new believers. Rooted in over four decades of multicultural discipleship experience, Ajith Fernando offers biblical principles for discipling and presents examples showing how they apply to daily life and ministry. He addresses key cultural challenges, such as the value of honor and shame, honoring family commitments, and dealing with persecution, and helps us think realistically about the cost and commitment required for productive cross-cultural ministry. This practical guide to discipleship will help us help others grow into mature and godly followers of Christ.
DRAWING NEAR
A Life of Intimacy With God by: John Bevere In Drawing Near, John Bevere invites readers to explore a life of intimacy with God. Emphasizing the need for obedience, he urges us to practice-just as we would practice anything we hope to improve-our communication with the Holy Spirit. Understanding that prayer is a dialogue, not a monologue, Bevere encourages us to listen at the Father’s feet. Study questions in each chapter offer opportunity for reflection, and a “How to draw near to God” section offers practical steps toward developing true intimacy with Him.