Your Gift: Shepherding


Book Description

You enjoy overseeing and training groups of people. You long to see others learn and grow…and will help them. You find yourself caring for the needs of others. You seem to be drawn toward leading, reaching out to, teaching or caring for groups of people…then you may want to develop your gift of shepherding. Your Gift: Shepherding will help you develop and utilize your God-given gift in serving God, supporting your local-church ministry, and finding meaning and fulfillment through the ministry God intends for you.




How to Develop and Use the Gift of Shepherding, PDF on CD


Book Description

You enjoy overseeing and training groups of people. You long to see others learn and grow, and will help them. You find yourself caring for the needs of others. You seem to be drawn toward leading, reaching out to, teaching or caring for groups of people then you may want to develop your gift of shepherding. How to Develop and Use the Gift of Shepherding was written to help you develop and utilize your God-given gift in serving God, supporting your local-church ministry, and finding meaning and fulfillment through the ministry God intends for you. Contents: Foreword Chapter 1: What Is the Gift of Shepherding? Chapter 2: Lay Pastors/Shepherds Chapter 3: Avoiding Leadership Pitfalls Chapter 4: How to Enhance Your Gift Chapter 5: The Shepherd's Role in the Great Commission and the Great Commandment Chapter 6: Growing Your Ministry Chapter 7: Finding Your Place on the Ministry Team Appendix 1: Identifying Your Giftedness as a Pastor/Shepherd Appendix 2: A Two-Year Plan to Begin Thinking Like a Shepherd Appendix 3: Ministry Essentials Includes: book in PDF format 7 chapters, 3 appendixes, 80 pages. Download (item #917) or CD (item #917C not audio). This book currently is not available in print. You may view the download on your computer, print it out, and save it to CD. We recommend that you also read How to Find Meaning and Fulfillment through Understanding the Spiritual Gift Within You, to gain a better understanding of spiritual gifts and how they relate to your daily life and ministry. How to Find Meaning and Fulfillment is available in PDF file format as a Download (#904) or on CD (#904C not audio) and in print (904T)). NOTE: When you select this item 917C, you are ordering the CD version. This is NOT an audio CD, but contains a PDF file of the book, viewable on your computer and printable for personal nonprofit use."




Your Gifts


Book Description

An indispensable companion to the Your Gifts Spiritual Gifts Survey,this book takes an in-depth look at each of the nine team gifts. Perfect for use in small groups, this dynamic new book reveals steps to nurture and activate your gift in practical ways. You will learn about the potential roadblocks that can inhibit your gift, as well as pitfalls to avoid going forward. God created you with purpose and passion–learn how you can take the gifts He has given you and use them to advance His Kingdom in ways you never imagined. It’s time to go deeper–it’s time to discover God’s unique design for you, and become the person He created you to be.




Team Ministry


Book Description

How Spiritual Gifts Can Unleash the Power of Everybody! This practical guide for pastors and church leaders is newly edited and revised to include one powerful handbook of the best Team Ministry resources. It provides • Tools to help pastors and church leaders activate members’ gifts • Methods for developing volunteers and leaders in your church • Ways to use your members’ spiritual gifts to help your church grow • Questions and tools for teaching the nine team gifts in a small group or Sunday school setting (or use in a seminar). Team Ministry: Gifted to Serve is the perfect companion for ministry leaders who want to take their churches to new heights for God’s Kingdom.




Your Gift: Exhortation


Book Description

You find yourself drawn to people-helping growth ministries and you are pretty good at exhorting and motivating others to action. Perhaps you have the ability to apply God’s Word to life situations…and maybe you have discovered that your dominant spiritual gift is the gift of exhortation. What now? Use this book to learn more about what the Bible says regarding exhortation, gain a better understanding of your role in the body of Christ, discover ways to sharpen your skills, find ideas for using your gift, and even receive a 2-year plan for thinking like an exhorter. Topics also include: What Is Exhortation? Building a Ministry Out of Problems, Learning to Listen to Others, Nurturing Personal Growth in Others, Leading Others to Make Significant Change, Intervening in a Crisis Situation, Finding Your Place on the Ministry Team, and more.




Spiritual Gifts


Book Description

Spiritual Gifts: A Practical Guide to How God Works Through You is a Bible study that explores how your spiritual gifts can be matched to ministry. Discover a new appreciation for the gifts of others in your church. Suitable for both groups and individuals, this six-week study is designed to help the pastor and church body become what God intends for them to be. Each week is divided into five daily topical studies with Scripture passages, and requires between 15-30 minutes to complete, making it ideal for a daily quiet time. Discover joy and effectiveness in your ministry through this exciting new resource. Includes a helpful section of notes and teaching suggestions for leaders.




Discover Your Kid's Spiritual Gifts


Book Description

In this accessible and practical guidebook, moms and dads will encounter the biblical evidence for childhood spiritual gifts as they look closely at the stories of David, Mary, Samuel, and Jesus--all young people who demonstrated God's gifts at work in their lives. Next, parents will begin to identify their children's spiritual gifts through a uniquely designed assessment tool. And finally, they'll discover specific ways to help their children serve the Body of Christ through their gift or mix of gifts.




The New Testament Gifts of the Holy Spirit


Book Description

This book has two aims-to summarize the New Testament teaching about the gifts of the Spirit, and to help you discover your gifts. Chapter One clears away misunderstandings. Chapter Two identifies the spiritual gifts, and Chapter Three defines them. Chapter Four deals with questions Christians ask about spiritual gifts. Chapter Five gives biblical guidelines for using them. Finally, the last chapter offers a practical way to discover your spiritual gifts and includes an inventory to assist the reader to find out which gifts they have.




Shepherds After My Own Heart


Book Description

Old Testament professor Timothy Laniak follows the figure of the shepherd through the pages of Scripture to help today's leaders find their place in the ancient pastoral tradition.




A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23


Book Description

Travel the Shepherd's path to the green pastures and cool, refreshing waters of Psalm 23. As a shepherd himself, W. Phillip Keller shares his insights into the life and character of sheep--and of the Good Shepherd who loves and cares for them. A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 will give new meaning to the ageless Shepherd Psalm, enriching your trust in and love for the Lord who watches closely over you. Keller infuses new hope into our relationship with Christ. Part of the Timeless Faith Classics series, this installment: Is perfect as a treasured self-purchase or gift for any occasion Showcases Scripture which has been the topic of countless books, articles, and featured on a multitude of gift products Delivers new insights on one of the most familiar and popular chapters in the Bible Is a trusted inspirational resource for personal and spiritual growth and reflection As we lie down in green pastures or walk through the shadowy valley, we're assured that whatever our path, whatever our stumbling, the Shepherd will lovingly guide, carry, and protect us. We can depend on His goodness and mercy all the days of our lives. Readers will find comfort, guidance, and reassurance with A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23.