The Externally Focused Church
– Rick Rusaw, Eric Swanson. Group Books. Recommended by Bill McCartney. This book chronicles the stories of churches that are outwardly focused. You’ll learn how to use the resources you already have, how to make community service a part of your church DNA and how to reach hurting and skeptical people. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online
New Testament Teaching on Tongues
A Biblical and Historical Survey – Merrill F. Unger. Kregel. Originally published in 1971 but still a valuable tool for those who want to understand this issue that has divided many believers. The author deals with the meaning of Pentecost and walks through the occurrences of tongues in Acts. Then he talks about tongues and
God, As He Longs For You To See Him
– Chip Ingram. Baker Books. Joseph Stowell says, “At last a book about intimacy with God in terms we can get our hearts around! This is a great read for those who need a fresh perspective that measures up to reality.” J. I. Packer writes, “Engagingly and with verve, this book shows how to start
Facing Messy Stuff in the Church
– Kenneth L. Swetland. Kregel. This book is a practical guide for church leaders dealing with many of today’s tough issues. If you have a heavy counseling load, this is a good resource to help you think through these 21st century issues. A pastor or church leader may regularly be in contact with people going
Christian Jihad
Two Former Muslims Look at the Crusades and Killing in the Name of Christ – Ergun Mehmet Caner, Emir Fethi Caner. Kregel. For those of us in the west, Jihad evokes images of mass slaughter, forced religious conversions and crimes against humanity. This is a controversial book and some will object, but failure to acknowledge
A Bucket of Surprises
An A-Z of the Wittiest and Most Memorable Stories, Proverbs, and Observations – J. John, Mark Stibbe. Kregel. Like its predecessor, A Box of Delights, a book of humor, from two of Britain’s best-loved Christian communicators will prove to be a welcome gift as well as an excellent resource. A wealth of stories and jokes
The Lord’s Timing
When I began trying to teach my son how to hit a baseball this year, onlookers would have thought either I was Nolan Ryan or my son was destined to break the all-time strikeout record. It was the greatest effort in futility I had witnessed in some time. What made such a frustrating moment for
Twenty One Skills of Great Preachers
The one thing most of us would rather do than preach, is hear another great preacher. I mean a “Great” preacher. I’ve learned plenty from hearing the best preachers, especially in a live setting. For most of my life, when sitting under a great preacher, I’ve taken dual sets of notes, including content on one
Everyone Needs a Getaway Place
I just finished reading the U.S. News & World Report article on “Escapes from the White House, a behind-the-scenes history of presidential hideaways.” The article is based on the book From Mount Vernon to Crawford: A History of the Presidents and Their Retreats. Many of our nations Presidents had their own estates as they were
Sanctified by Correction
Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth” (John 17:17). Second Timothy 3:16, 17 tells us that the Word of God is profitable for doctrine (what is right), for reproof (what is not right), for correction (how to get right) and for instruction in righteousness (how to stay right.) The word “profitable” means that
Christian Classics Ethereal Library
www.ccel.org – Christian Classics Ethereal Library. It’s a library of works from every major Christian grouping (Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant just to name a few. www.ccel.org 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
Ambassador Agency
www.AmbassadorAgency.com – one of the leading companies representing speakers for churches, Christian schools and faith-based organizations. www.AmbassadorAgency.com 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.