Church Life & Leadership

Gospel is a third millennium buzzword! We talk about Gospel-hearted people, Gospel leaders, Gospel principles, Gospel passion and Gospel initiatives; we warmly embrace Gospel ministry when it is firmly anchored to Scripture.

Whether getting up close to poverty, rejecting comfort in favour of compassion, or living with a more poverty-focused lifestyle, churches and individuals will be empowered to live out Jesus' principles of justice, mercy, and the care of creation.

With biblical insight and practical examples A Church for the Poor, by Martin Charlesworth and Natalie Williams, presents a vision of the church as a place where people from all sections of society can find a home and play a part.

We have a message, a Saviour, a King that is worth shouting about. He is all we have, and He is all the next generation need. This little book sets out how it is that we can introduce anyone to the Author and Perfecter of our faith.

In a time when churches across denominations face a steady decline in attendance, smaller congregations often find themselves overshadowed by the push for growth and numbers. While larger 'Resource Churches' are praised for their expansion, the...

This book follows Sam's journeys from Antigua to Dominica then on to Barbados, Trinidad, Grenada and Anguilla and recalls how the Lord called him to work in each of these Caribbean islands. Written in an anecdotal style, Sam tells of the believers ..

As far as God is concerned, widows are the special object of his protection and care. Caring for widows is a key responsibility of the church, but it’s easily overlooked. This book explores the biblical exhortation to care for widows, then...

The Christianity Explored Participants handbook contains everything course members need to follow the course. Each handbook has space to write notes and includes a section identifying the historical reliability of Mark's Gospel.

It is amazing how much detailed and practical guidance is stored in the Gospels and the Book of Acts for all who engage in personal witness and preaching. Are we aware that the Lord Jesus Christ employed distinctive strategies for different kinds...

What does our world need most? Not education or jobs. Not government reform or health care. Our world needs Jesus.Why does our world seem so out of kilter? Why are people unsettled, institutions declining, and society on edge?

Considering Christianity' is an excellent booklet for evangelism. The author begins by considering the following relevant questions: 'Is there really a God out there?' In reply, he examines the evidence of creation, conscience and Christ.

Diary of a Pastor's Soul tells the story of a fictionalized pastor, embarking on his final year before retirement, who reflects on the experiences and relationships that have formed his vocation and shaped his soul ............

For small groups following up Christianity Explored This course shows how we can live as a Disciple of Jesus through the book of Philippians Its approachable style and engaging content make the lessons of Discipleship immediate and memorable.

This short book is designed to help both Christians and whole churches understand more about the questions and issues that atheists of various kinds have about Christian faith, and to reach out to them with the good news of the gospel.

Hindus represent the third largest faith in the world, and yet many Christians know very little about their beliefs and lifestyle. This short book is designed to help both Christians and whole churches understand more about Hindus, and to reach...

Many Christians are fearful of engaging in conversations about their faith with Jewish peopleknowing that there are complex issues and suspicions that lie deep beneath the surface. And yet there are many points of contact, and much common ground.

Many people see Mormons as just another branch of the Christian church, and to be admired, perhaps, for their family life, morality and upright culture. But the theology and spirituality of this cult are very far from an orthodox biblical...

Many Christians in the west are fearful of engaging in conversations about their faith with Muslims—believing that they will be hostile to Christian beliefs and discussions about the Bible. This short book is designed to help both Christians...

What a responsibility to be entrusted with the gospel! With the focus on Paula's second letter to Timothy, John Piper, Philip Ryken, Mark Driscoll, K. Edward Copeland, Bryan Chapell and Ligon Duncan model faithful preaching rooted in Scripture.

“Equipping the body of Christ for personal ministry has been Bob’s life work. This practical, step-by-step manual is the mature fruit of that lifelong commitment.” —Paul David Tripp, author of Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hand Behind every spiritual

Those engaged in ministry will find this work invaluable, and those committed Christians in the pews will find this book a framework which will revolutionize their effectiveness in evangelism.

Evangelistic preaching is proclaiming the gospel to non-Christians who are listening.' Clear, faithful proclamation of the gospel is needed more than ever, but the pressures of the world are often causing us to stay silent and withdraw.

David Pawson seeks to present the message of the Bible on Baptism clearly and simply.

This manual is a resource for churches who want to make a difference in their community. It gives guidance on getting your church involved, researching your community, developing your strategy and implementing your project.

Every church leader knows the qualifications for elders and deacons that are spelled out in the Bible, but actually finding other leaders who fulfill the biblical qualifications can be difficult.