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Resources on being equipped to serve.
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BOOKS
Knowing God by J I PackerJ. I. Packer's Knowing God has become a classic of the Christian faith. Why? While it gives us information about God with clarity and grace, it does much more---it aids us in actually knowing him, in building our relationship with him, and helps draw us closer to him in love and worship.
After God’s Own Heart by Mike Bickle
King David was many things--shepherd, poet, warrior, murderer and adulterer. And yet, he was called "a man after God's own heart." In spite of his sinful nature he connected with the emotions and thoughts of Almighty God in a way few have since. In After God's Own Heart, Mike Bickle explores what David did that allowed him to commune powerfully with the Lord, and shows how you too can be "after God's own heart."
Frequency: Tune In. Hear God. by Robert Morris
Listen . . . God is speaking. Do you hear him? Encouraging you to open your spiritual "ears," Morris helps you determine which channels God is using to broadcast his intentions. Discover how to discern his specific vs. his general voice, recognize the multiple ways he communicates, draw closer to him by reading his Word, and more.
Everyday Theology by Mary Wiley
Worship with a greater understanding of who God is and how he works in the world! All believers benefit from knowing more about the Lord because faith touches every part of our existence, from discerning truth to decision making. Mary Wiley's 8-session study addresses essential doctrines of Scripture, God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, man, redemption, the church, and more.
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It’s Not Business, It’s Personal by Bob SorgeFaith When You Can’t See a Thing by Jack Hayford
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Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter ScazzeroIn this best-selling book Scazzero outlines his journey and the signs of emotionally unhealthy spirituality. Then he provides seven biblical, reality-tested ways to break through to the revolutionary life Christ meant for you. "The combination of emotional health and contemplative spirituality," he says, "unleashes the Holy Spirit inside us so that we might experientially know the power of an authentic life in Christ."
Gentle and Lowly – Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane Ortlund
Christians know what Jesus Christ has done—but who is he? What is his deepest heart for his people, weary and faltering on their journey toward heaven? Jesus said he is “gentle and lowly in heart.” In Gentle and Lowly, Dane Ortlund reflects on these words, opening up a neglected yet central truth about who Jesus is for sinners and sufferers today.
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Understanding Spiritual Warfare and the Importance of Prayer by Priscilla Shirer-
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21 Qualities of Leaders in the Bible by John MaxwellBased on The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader, 21 Qualities of Leaders in the Bible is a workbook that draws on the stories of the men and women in Scripture to show how they modelled what John Maxwell calls "the 21 indispensable qualities of a leader." He also shows how many of them failed to embody these leadership qualities, and how that affected them and, in some cases, an entire body of people.
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Discipling Others by Tony Shepherd
3 Destructive Snares Threatening Ministry Leaders by Kristen Wetherell
Coping with Ministry Discouragement by Erin Davis
Keys to Powerful Living: Overcoming a Critical Spirit by CBN
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Giving Your Gifts to God by Priscilla ShirerCreating Life Shaping Conversations by Rick Warren
What Does It Mean to be a Christian Leader by Vlad Savchuk
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Talking about God: Honest Conversations about Spirituality by Steve SacconeEvangelism is intimidating. But talking is natural—a vital part of every meaningful relationship you’ve ever had. Steve and Cheri Saccone demonstrate that talking about God is simple when we commit first to loving and listening to our friends. For people who want their friends to know Jesus, Talking About God offers refreshing portraits of natural, organic, God-directed conversations that honour the people we love.
Equip: Your Personal Journey to the Kingdom by Peter Tsukahira
Take up the challenge of discipleship! This book is a series of 52 short teachings meant to equip men and women called to marketplace or ministry as disciples of God's kingdom. The teachings may be read one by one or as a series of weekly studies for a single year. Each teaching is accompanied by several questions for reflection or discussion and a point for prayer. The sections in EQUIP link Israel with the kingdom of God and Jesus' call to make disciples of all the nations. May God use this book as a resource to “make ready a people prepared for the Lord” (Luke 1:17).
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What does it Mean to be Salt of the Earth by Edmund Chan5 Ways to be a Better Witness for Christ by CRU
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Conversation on Evangelism by Tony Miano and Shawn HolesTestimony: Dr. Andrew Ng by RiverLife Church Podcasts
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PODCASTS
Loving Others Who Believe Differently by Family Life TodayBecoming A Spiritual Influence at Work by Dallas Theological Seminary