For the Workaholic I Love
– Dr. Ted Engstrom, co-authored with David J. Juroe, Fleming H. Revell Publishers. I once worked for (and with) Dr. Ted Engstrom, and I have always admired his management skills. He knows how to get things done the way a Christian ought to do them. He is tough-minded and tender-hearted, a “servant-leader” who seeks to
Effective Christian Ministry
– Ronald W. Leigh. Tyndale House. Leigh shares 34 principles for people who serve in the church. These principles are divided into ten categories, everything from sharing the Gospel to bringing about change in the church. The major emphasis is not on caring, but many of these principles certainly would apply to that area of
Time for Truth
– OS Guinness. Baker Books. Fred Barnes of The Weekly Standard writes, “OS Guinness is surely our most penetrating critic of modern culture. And in Time for Truth he cuts to the heart of a problem that threatens America and the West more than any armed enemy – the decline of truth as a guiding
Loving Enough to Care
– Earl D. Wilson. Multnomah Press. Many congregations are divided into “care groups” with “care pastors” overseeing them. Pastors who have this program in their church may want to look at some of the following books that fit into the “care” concept. Dr. Wilson is a practicing psychologist who also teaches pastoral students at Western
Fear No Evil
– David Watson. Harold Shaw Publishers. What does a preacher do when he has a terminal illness? One preacher did something unique: he wrote a book about it. Fear No Evil is Canon David Watson’s own account of what it is like to have cancer and know that your days are numbered. He died at
The Church Secretary’s Handbook
– Patricia M. Seraydaria. Tyndale House. This helpful book stresses the importance of personal commitment and professionalism, in addition to improving relationship with the pastor and showing genuine concern for people. God has placed within each of us the potential for excellence and professionalism. This does not imply that we are perfect, but a continual
To Know You More
– Andy Park. InterVarsity Press. Park is a contemporary worship leader, song writer. Many Pastors and Worship Leaders struggle with how to build a worshiping church. This book will remind you of the necessity of a life of worship and then gives practical advice. A good read for anyone who has responsibility to lead worship
Where Is That Book?
For out of print books, Amazon.com often has used books for sale or contact Baker Book House and Kregel Publications. They carry many out-of-print religious books. There website is www.bakerbooksretail.com and www.gospelcom.net/kregel/. Here are their addresses: Baker Book HouseP.O. Box 6287Grand Rapids, MI 49506 Kregel PublicationsP.O. Box 2607Grand Rapids, MI 49501 ©2002 This article is copyrighted by the author and
We Need Each Other
– Guy Greenfield. Baker Books. The author takes a sane approach to “relational theology” and seeks to make it practical for the local congregation. As a teacher of ethics, the author is convinced that moral behavior and personal relationships (or lack of them) cannot be separated. “We need each other” is his theme, and he
Where Is That Book?
If you cannot locate a recommended book in your local bookstores, contact Baker Book House and Kregel Publications. They carry many out-of-print religious books. There website is www.bakerbooksretail.com and www.gospelcom.net/kregel/. Here are their addresses: Baker Book HouseP.O. Box 6287Grand Rapids, MI 49506 Kregel PublicationsP.O. Box 2607Grand Rapids, MI 49501 ©2002 This article is copyrighted by
Wit & Wisdom of the Presidents
– Eric Ethier. Publications International, LTD. This book is full of great one-liners and insights from our Presidents. I collect these kind of books to use in leadership and motivational series. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
Volume 02, Issue 23
December 1 A telephone was first installed in the White House, 1880. The first drive-in gas station was opened in Pittsburgh by the Gulf Refining Company, 1913. December 2 First savings bank opens (in Philadelphia), 1816. December 4 The phonograph was invented, 1877. December 5 Walt Disney was born, 1901. Missionaries, John and Betty Stam