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
Volume 02, Issue 22
November 17 Congress held 1st session in Washington DC, 1800. English_born Rodney (“Gipsy”) Smith, 16, was converted to a living faith. Smith later became an English Wesleyan singing evangelist whose preaching emphasized the love of God, 1876. November 19 Lincoln delivers his address in Gettysburg; “4 score & 7 years…”, 1863. English revivalist George Whitefield
Tis the Reason
Written by: Warren W. Wiersbe The most profound discussion to come out of our family’s Christmas last year was on the topic, “When does the Christmas season really end?” I maintained that the Christmas season was over on the twelfth day of Christmas, and that I had a song to prove it. “How utterly fantastic!”
Lite Sin -and Other Words Worth Watching
Written by: Warren W. Wiersbe A few new words for your evangelical dictionary: Byelines: The third verses of hymns that are skipped over in congregational singing. Guestimony: The salvation story of a once particularly lewd character. These visiting speakers are especially popular in churches where there are no “deep” sinners (see Lite Sin). Hello-ship: Shallow
Church Dictionary
AMEN: The only part of a prayer that everyone knows. BULLETIN: Parish information, read only during the homily. CHOIR: A group of people whose singing allows the rest of the congregation to lip-sync. HYMN: A song of praise, usually sung in a key three octaves higher than that of the congregation’s range. INCENSE: Holy Smoke!