Many men have the skills to lead a church, but only some are called. Dave Harvey helps men considering pastoral ministry to see God's active role in the process of discerning their calling.God's Word offers a clear framework for evalu...

This treatment of elder plurality focuses both on how churches can build a healthy elder plurality and thrive as congregations once plurality is established.

POOR IN SPIRIT. BROKEN. HUMBLE. HUNGRY. SYMPATHETIC. PURE. RECONCILING. ENDURING.   These are not the words that describe the typical picture of the modern-day successful American pastor, but these are the words Jesus said should...

Marketing God is a crash course unlike any you've had before, meant for Catholic parishes, dioceses, religious orders, Catholic organizations, start-ups, apostolates, and anyone who is passionate about their Christian faith and lookin...

Most seminary graduates will begin their ministries with plenty of important head knowledge to share--but with a deficit of some of the most practical aspects of doing ministry, such as- which ministry role most suits them- how to sta...

Nothing in my life goes untouched by my husband's calling. Christine Hoover's words in the first chapter describe so well the life of a church planter's wife, which is enormously difficult yet extraordinarily rewarding. To be mar...

Author Dana Horrell has called on his years of experience in community action to create this practical guide to help congregations reach out to their local communities. Church leaders often want to do more to engage their community co...

"The book is intensely practical. A joy to read!" -William Webb "This book fills a hole in the literature of biblical interpretation." -Doug Groothuis "The material in this book dramatically im...

What every pastor wants: more time. The clock is every pastor's nemesis. Between meetings, administration, counseling, and other duties, it's hard to find enough time for sermon prep. Unless you change the process.8 Hours Or Less w...

Jacobs, an ordained minister and a hospital chaplain for over 11 years, recognized in the ministerial profession a serious need for and lack of one comprehensive collection of tools to help both new and seasoned clergy guide congregan...

Why did Jesus give the church a meal to eat together? The Lord's Supper isn't just something churches do together, it's something that binds us together, making many into one. This accessible work biblically explains what the Lord's ...

Baptism is a public sign that a Christian has been brought from death to life. This volume in the 9Marks Church Questions series unpacks Scripture’s teaching on the necessity of baptism for the life and growth of the local churc...

"In my first seminary class, we were asked to introduce ourselves and say why we enrolled. I'll never forget what one student said…'My denomination wants me to have an M.Div., but once they see I can grow a big church, I don't ...

When there's so much conflict around the country and around the corner, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, powerless, and helpless. What can one person do to make a difference? Here's the good news. Millions of everyday people are ready t...

Here are stories about real people—student chaplains and their supervisor/educator—in real situations. Together they struggle to learn, through continuing practice, how to make significant human contact with other people...

Innovative spiritual practices that establish the foundation for durable, missional changeMany congregations recognize their need to bring about change in order to become or remain vital, both spiritually and organizationally. They ha...

Like the Samaritan who found a dying man by the Jericho road, we're aware of people in need around us—the widow next door, the family strapped with medical bills, the homeless man outside our church. God calls us to help them, wheth...

The church faces an unprecedented loss of rising generations. Young adults who were active and engaged in the local church are more frequently leaving the community behind after high school. What can we do? Responding to these concern...

This collection of true stories is written by Mihee Kim-Kort and Andy Kort, a married clergy couple who met while they were in seminary. They share their unique perspective on the joys and challenges of ministry in alternating segment...

Four Christian leaders disclose key leadership lessons they have learned through forty years of pastoring and establishing worldwide ministries. This illuminating book explores topics such as team building, boundaries, transitions, u...

A Helpful Guide to Mentoring Relationships "Melissa Kruger helps both the mentor and the mentee know where to start, what to cover, and how to make it work so that the mentoring relationship is a source of joy and growth for ev...

The Care Minister's Manual is the personal training workbook and reference guide for Congregational Care Ministers (CCM's), who serve a central role in the Caring Congregation Ministry. CCM's receive in-depth training, where they lear...

Capitol Hill Baptist Church associate pastor Michael Lawrence contributes to the IXMarks series as he centers on the practical importance of biblical theology to ministry. He begins with an examination of a pastor's tools of the trade...

Throughout Scripture and church history, women have been central to the mission of God. But all too often women have lacked opportunities to minister fully. Many churches lack visible examples of women in ministry and leadership. Tara...

Pre-marriage guidance in a flexible four-session framework to help couples begin a successful marriage. While no one can smooth away all the rough spots in the marital road ahead, couples can be coached to pay attention to warning sig...

Effective ministry begins here.You've studied what you think you need to know before entering a career in ministry. Is there anything that is more important than knowing about hermeneutics, homiletics, theology, exegesis, and everythi...

Inspired by the religious life of St. Benedict, richly illustrated, and drawing upon his work with students, MacDonald adapts eight spiritual disciplines for emerging young adults. Written for those who work with emerging adults--coll...

Does your Kids Ministry provide the nourishment needed for children and families to thrive in the gospel?  Much like healthy food is necessary for growth and sustenance, so is the biblical nutrition we serve to our young ones. Just ...

Strong leaders have vision that is both far-reaching and focused on the details. Having that vision is what separates the church with a hodge-podge of ineffective programs and activities from churches that reach people effectively, ef...

There are many things that make up a great leader. The ability to motivate, to see the big picture, to delegate. But perhaps just as important, if not more so, is the leader's emotional intelligence (EQ). How we feel impacts how we le...