How We Handled Hand Raising
I guess it was bound to happen sooner or later. But who would have expected it from mild-mannered, rational, Jim Moseley, one of our leading laymen? The guy raised not one arm but two during the first hymn. Now Jim always sits close to the front, so there was no hiding it. And we’re not
When Your Friend Has Cancer
– Amy Harwell. Harold Shaw. This is the best guide I’ve seen on ministering to the cancer patient. Miss Harwell is one herself; she knows the subject from the inside! I wish I had known these principles years ago, but it’s not too late to start practicing them now. Put a couple of copies in
Wasting Time with God
A Christian Spirituality of Friendship with God – Klaus Issler. Intervarsity Press. We need to learn to just enjoy being with the Lord. The author teaches us how to make room for God in this fast paced world in which we live. Howard Hendricks writes, “Here is Encouragement 101. This plainspoken author simply clarifies that
Three Crucial Questions about Jesus
– Murray J. Harris. Baker. The author deals with three pillars of the faith: Did Jesus exist? Did Jesus rise from the dead? Is Jesus God? In light of the times in which we live, where ‘all roads lead to God’ this book on the doctrine of Christ, and the exclusive claims of the gospel
The Other Side of Leadership
– Eugene Habecker. Victor Books. An experienced administrator, the author combines the best of management skills with the tested principles of God’s Word. Highly recommend. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
The New International Dictionary of the Bible
Zondervan The late Dr. Merrill Tenney edited the original edition, and Dr. J. D. Douglas did the revision; so you have the combined work of two excellent scholars. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
The Bible Student’s Commentary Series
Zondervan You don’t have to wade through a lot of material to find out what the text means, and busy people like that. Browse through these volumes at your Bible bookstore and see if they might not be the commentaries you’re looking for. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt,
Suicide, the Forever Decision
– Paul Quinnett. (Continuum) Suicide The Forever Decision is not a religious approach to the problem, so you will have to add that important dimension. The author knows the field (he’s a clinical psychologist) and has some valuable insights and ideas that the concerned pastor can use. Dr. Quinnett writes directly to the person contemplating
Nursing Home Ministry
– Tom & Penny McCormick. Zondervan This is a handy manual for ministry to elderly people. I wish I had seen this book 20 years ago! Anyone who even visits regularly in nursing homes must read this book. The “Needs and Concerns” chart is worth more than the price of the book. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an
More People! Is Church Growth Worth It?
– Nelson Annan (Harold Shaw). In less than 100 pages, the author educates, evaluates and motivates; and what he says makes sense 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
God’s Grace
God’s Grace From Ground Zero – Jim Cymbala, Stephen Sorenson. Zondervan. Written as a response to 9/l 1, pastor Cymbala of the Brooklyn Tabernacle writes about how we should respond to tragedy. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
Getting Anger Under Control
– Neil T. Anderson and Rich Miller, Harvest House Publishers. If you don’t handle anger in the proper way, it’s going to come back to hurt you, your ministry, your family and your health. The authors have given us a solid book to help us deal with the anger in our lives. We can learn