A Passion to Serve


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"A Passion to Serve: Memoirs of a Jewish Activist" tells compelling stories from the career of Sherry Frank. She has partnered with movers and shakers to build bridges of understanding across race and religion. She has been involved in combatting all forms of discrimination, preserving Atlanta's Jewish history, and building support for Israel. In this personal story, she shares her own spiritual journey and expression of her proud Jewish identity."A community activist for over fifty years, Sherry Frank has worked tirelessly in the Jewish and general communities of Atlanta. She has been an active feminist and a champion for civil and human rights and equality for all."




Ministry Is . . .


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What is ministry? Ministry is casting crowns at the feet of the Worthy One. It is the overflow of your relationship with Jesus. It is washing feet, loving people, making disciples, and more. In dozens of brief yet powerful chapters, Ministry Is . . . presents an actionable Bible-based guide to serving God in the local church. The insights here from authors Dave Earley and Ben Gutierrez are perfect for those considering church ministry as a vocation and applicable to anyone desiring to serve intentionally through the church. With every entry, they stay laser focused on making the reader "a spiritual change agent, a difference maker, and impact player for Jesus Christ." Endorsements "This book is like a pastoral pep talk. It'll challenge the way you think and lead." Mark Batterson, author, In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day "I can't think of two young men more qualified to write a best-selling book on the topic How to Serve Jesus with Passion and Confidence." Elmer L. Towns, vice president, Liberty University "The authors are in 'Game On!' mode in every chapter. They know that a great church isnÕt about having great big talent, but leaders whom have great big servant hearts." John Hull, president/CEO, EQUIP




Make a Difference


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Every day we see that things are not right in our world, and as followers of Jesus Christ, we have an impulse to do something about it. We long to connect our passions and gifts with the world’s great needs, making a unique contribution for the healing of the world. In Make a Difference, author James A. Harnish helps United Methodists answer the questions “How can I contribute to God’s healing work in this world?” and “How can I find my place to serve and make a difference?” Drawing upon biblical wisdom and real stories of real people who have found their place to serve, he provides practical guidance to help every disciple make a difference as a participant in God’s transformation of the world. This six-week study is perfect for anyone desiring to engage service or mission as a vital part of discipleship, find a place to serve—in the church, the community, and/or the world engage in God’s work in the world The study includes a book, leader guide, and DVD featuring six engaging and lively discussions with the author and several special guests highlighting opportunities and outcomes of making a difference in this world.




A Passion for Leadership


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Having led change successfully at three sprawling, monumental organizations—the CIA, Texas A&M University, and the Department of Defense—Robert M. Gates offers the ultimate insider's look at how leaders can transform large organizations and companies. For many Americans, bureaucracy and corporate structure are code words for inertia. Gates knows that it doesn't have to be that way. With stunning clarity, he shares how simple plans, faithfully executed, can cut through the mire of bureaucracy to reform organizational culture. And he shows that great leaders listen and respond to their teams and embrace the power of compromise. Using the full weight of his wisdom, candor, and devotion to duty, he empowers leaders at any level to effectively implement his leadership strategies.




A Passion for Position (eBook)


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Afrika Mhlophe tackles the timely issue of leadership and how it can be misused in today’s society. He turns us back to the true definition of godly leadership, as defined by the Lord, reminding leaders that their purpose is to serve.




Keep Believing


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The Bible tells us God is good, yet how can we still believe when our lives are falling apart? Dr. Pritchard helps us search the Scriptures for hope and encouragement and invokes the comfort of our heavenly Father during hard times.




Passion to Serve, Grow, and Prosper


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In an industry with paper-thin margins, R1 International has become the world's largest rubber-trading company. Its meteoric rise took place because its founder, Sandana Dass, had a singular vision: to create a unique company to redefine rubber trading. Passion to Serve, Grow, and Prosper gives you an insider's view of R1's journey to success. Reflecting on the company's remarkable growth and impact, Sandana Dass reveals how the culture he created motivated individualistic traders to work together as a virtual global family and rewarded those who were willing to work for a common cause. Perhaps most importantly, Sandana shows you how you can enable R1 to keep growing through your own passion, setting an example for leaders in other global industries. R1's culture transforms ordinary people into an extraordinary team. Become part of its shared purpose-and transform yourself as well.




Passion and Purity


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In her classic book, Elisabeth Elliot candidly shares her love story with Jim Elliot through letters, diary entries, and memories. She is honest about the temptations, difficulties, victories, and sacrifices of two young people whose commitment to Christ took priority over their love for each other. These revealing personal glimpses, combined with relevant biblical teaching, will remind readers that only by putting their human passion and desire through His fire can God purify their love. In a culture obsessed with dating, sex, and intimacy, the need for Elliot's freeing message is greater than ever. This beautifully repackaged edition will appeal to today's young people.




Ignite Your Passion for God


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What does it take to fuel a faith that burns bright, no matter what? At different times in our spiritual journey, we may discover that we’ve somehow developed apathy toward the things of God. Instead of being fueled by spiritual passion, our faith seems to be running on autopilot—or maybe sputtering to a halt as we seek excuses to avoid spiritual engagement. Through this six-week study, your eyes will be opened to the things that can undermine our interest in the things of God, and you’ll discover practical steps you can take to ignite a fire that will propel you toward a deeper, more meaningful faith.




Raising Children with a Passion to Know and Serve Jesus Christ


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After years of being asked the same question by hundreds of people, "How did you raise your children to turn out the way they did?", Judy Shuttlesworth answers with this book. From bonding with your new baby, to having a healthy relationship with adult children, she answers from personal experience and Scripture. She will teach you that you, too, can raise your children to not just be Christian in name only, but in experience all the days of their lives.