The Servant-Driven Church
Author : Ray Fulenwider
Publisher : College Press
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 24,1 MB
Release : 2004-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780899009377
Author : Ray Fulenwider
Publisher : College Press
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 24,1 MB
Release : 2004-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780899009377
Author : Dr. Paul Chappell
Publisher : Sword of the Lord Publishers
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 29,28 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Christian leadership
ISBN : 9780873983433
Author : Duane Elmer
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 12,83 MB
Release : 2009-08-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0830874836
With careful biblical exposition and keen cross-cultural awareness, Duane Elmer offers principles and guidance for avoiding misunderstandings and building relationships in ways that honor people in other cultures.
Author : Siang-Yang Tan
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 46,33 MB
Release : 2006-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 080106564X
A thorough exploration of what biblical servanthood is, why each Christian is called to serve, and how to grow as true servants of our Lord.
Author : Nate Palmer
Publisher : Cruciform Press
Page : 109 pages
File Size : 35,76 MB
Release : 2010-11-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1456380044
Browse a Christian book website or bookstore and notice all there is for leaders and would-be leaders. We are inundated with studies of leaders, keys to leadership, and tips on becoming a leader. But how many books inspire us simply to serve one another? How many books involving servanthood are not tied to leadership and basically about leadership?The appeal of leadership has hijacked the biblical call to servanthood. As a result, we major on a role that will only ever be held by a few, and we largely ignore a role that ought to be held by every Christian. What ever happened to servanthood?Servanthood as Worship offers Christians a biblical understanding of their calling to serve in the local church, motivated by the grace that is ours in the gospel. It has the potential to revitalize service teams in churches across the world, from brand new church plants to long-established congregations.
Author : Don N. Howell Jr.
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 16,38 MB
Release : 2003-11-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1498273041
Leadership is a subject that has gained impressive visibility in the past two decades. The number of books, monographs and articles, as well as seminars, devoted to the development of one's leadership skills has been almost exponential growth. This study is an attempt to forge a full-orbed theology of Christian leadership grounded in the teaching of Scripture. What emerges from tracing the theme of leadership through the biblical record is a servanthood pattern, one that is wholly distinct from prevailing secular models. Our exposition begins with the biblical language of the servant, the term of choice for those great leaders used of God to further his saving purposes in the world. Eleven Old Testament and five New Testament leaders are profiled. The portrait of Jesus Christ focuses on three motifs that governed his training of the twelve for kingdom ministry. The Pauline letters are mined for those convictions that governed Paul's practice of leadership, both of his mission team and of the faith communities that emerged from that mission. The treatment of each leader, from Joseph to Paul, begins with a series of preliminary questions and concludes with a mini-profile that correlates the biblical data with these questions. The final chapter offers a summary profile of the servant leader, one whose character, motives and agenda align with the divine purposes. Though designed as a textbook for upper level college and seminary courses on leadership, the book's readable format is ideal for churches and parachurch organizations in their leadership training programs. The author's prayer is that this work will serve as a catalyst to call God's people back to Scripture and thereby raise up a whole new generation of authentic servant-leaders.
Author : Tony Horsfall
Publisher : Brf
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,55 MB
Release : 2019
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780857468864
Servanthood is something to which all believers are called, not just those in full-time ministry. This means that understanding what servanthood means is vital for the health and well-being of local churches. Every member needs to appreciate their role as a servant of God. At the same time, the principles of servant leadership provide an essential framework for those called specifically to the work of the church, whether at home or overseas. Servant Ministry offers a practical exposition of the first 'Servant Song' in Isaiah (42:1-9). Writing from many years of Christian teaching and mentoring, Tony Horsfall applies insights drawn from the Isaiah passage to topics such as the motivation for service and the call to serve; valid expressions of servanthood and the link between evangelism and social action; character formation and what it means to be a servant; how to keep going over the long haul in the harsh realities of ministry; the importance of listening to God on a daily basis and also over a whole lifetime.
Author : Warren W. Wiersbe
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 24,57 MB
Release : 2010-07-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1441234624
In a church culture that is rapidly losing its unique, intergenerational make-up in favor of small groups and even entire churches designed to target specific age groups, it can be difficult for ministers to relate to those who are not in their own demographic. But Warren and David Wiersbe, representing two generations, believe that generational differences should not keep ministers from relating to their congregations. In this thoughtful and practical book, they offer ten principles for Christian service that always work, at all times and in all places, inviting ministers to get back to the basics of serving others. New and seasoned pastors alike will find this a welcome source of inspiration and instruction on how they can relate and minister to people of all ages.
Author : Efrain Agosto
Publisher : Chalice Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 33,21 MB
Release : 2012-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780827235069
Servant Leadership addresses a fundamental concern of the contemporary church by asking pertinent questions of the New Testament: Who became a leader in the Jesus movement and in Pauline Christianity? What was the social status of these leaders in the outside world as compared to the importance of such social status within the faith community? What practices characterized their leadership within the communities they served? The book explores models of leadership in the New Testament s two prime exemplars, Jesus and Paul, and in their respective communities of faith. It studies both Paul s statements and actions with regard to leadership issues with specific church communities, using Thessalonians, the Corinthians, the Galatians, and the Philippians correspondence as case studies in the practice of leadership. It concludes with a discussion of leadership challenges in the modern church and how a Pauline or Deutero-Pauline model can work for us today. The author shows how understanding one s followers, as well as the goals and purposes of the group one leads, is a fundamental function of leadership today, even in the corporate world. Similarly, although we expect Christian leadership to be confrontational and assertive at times, it must also be open to creating opportunities for others to exercise their gifts and, therefore, their leadership. Good leaders move others to respond to their own personal calls and commitments.
Author : Dave Workman
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 23,58 MB
Release : 2008-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1585584398
Dave Workman wants to start a revolution that will turn Christians--and the world--inside out. With keen insight and sharp wit, Workman uncovers our self-motivated and self-centered tendencies and shows us how to turn them around in service to others. A collection of short chapters derived from Workman's popular radio program, The Outward Focused Life offers busy people practical ideas that turn their thoughts from themselves to other people. This book gives readers the encouragement and energy they need to change their world one day at a time though generosity of time, money, and spirit.