Basic Christian Leadership
– John Stott. IVPBooks. “John Stott offers an alternative vision in this biblical approach to servant leadership. exemplified by the apostle Paul in his ministry to the church in Corinth. Above all, Stott reassures us that God is at work even in the midst of our human weakness.” 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by
Do You Know? Major Ian Thomas
Major Influence: A Tribute to Major W. Ian ThomasBy Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey Walter Ian Thomas was born in Hampstead, London, England, to Albert J. and Jennie Thomas on September 13, 1915 and went to be with the Lord from Estes Park, Colorado, on August 1, 2007. As a young man, Major Ian Thomas courageously
The Five Smooth Stones
The Five Smooth Stones: Essential Principles for Biblical Ministry – Robertson McQuilkin. B&H Books. McQuilkin focuses on a “core group of ministry principles” including:-The Bible, making it the functional authority-The Congregation, aligning it with the biblical purposes-The Spirit, releasing his energizing power-The Plan of Redemption, the mission of every disciple-The Lord Jesus, the model of
Logged On and Tuned Out
Logged On and Tuned Out: A Nontechie’s Guide to Parenting a Tech-Savvy Generation – Vicki Courtney. B&H Books. “Logged On and Tuned Out” is a timely wake-up call to low-tech [tuned out] parents whose high-tech [logged on] kids use modern computer and cell phone techonolgy like second nature. In simple languge, moms and dads overwhelmed by
A Western Jesus
A Western Jesus: The Wayward Americanization of Christ and the Church – Mike Minter. B&H Books. “A Western Jesus speaks to the western world’s tendency to read God’s Word through the rose-colored glasses of a society that knows little persecution, risk or sacrifice. Indeed, modern life lends itself to self-invovlement, making it easier to overdomesticate the
The New Testament With Imagination
– William Loader. Eerdmans Publishing Company. “This book offers a unique new way of approaching the New Testament–nothing else like it is in print–and will be accessible to a broad readership, although it will also give longtime students of Scripture a fresh perspective. Loader’s historically sound methodology remains focused on imagining what we know through
John Hunter
John was born in Liverpool on the 8th January 1909. As a young boy he sang in the Cathedral Choir. He attended Quarry Bank High School, later made famous by the Beatles. From there he went to Chester College to train as a teacher. He qualified in 1931, and began his career teaching at Hey
The New Testament With Imagination
– William Loader. Eerdmans Publishing Company. “This book offers a unique new way of approaching the New Testament–nothing else like it is in print–and will be accessible to a broad readership, although it will also give longtime students of Scripture a fresh perspective. Loader’s historically sound methodology remains focused on imagining what we know through
Sound Biblical Preaching
– Franklin Kirksey. BookSurge Publishing. Not just a primer on ‘how to preach’ but a whole-life approach to the passion, urgency and determination it takes to be a pastor. Dr. Kirksey’s book is wonderful refreshment for seasoned ministers and positive exhortation to those who are just stepping into the pastorate. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website,
Treasures in Darkness
– Dr. Taffy Anderson. Moody Publishers. “As a physician, Dr. Anderson writes with the expertise of her profession. But this is not only a doctor’s story–it’s the story of a woman who is also a wife, a daughter, a sister, an aunt–and a seeker of the treasure God has for her life while she went
One Minute After You Die
– Erwin Lutzer. Moody Publishers. An updated edition of Erwin Lutzer’s bestselling book. This book takes a simple, yet distinctive, look at what the Bible says about death. Offers great encouragement to those in times of grief and great hope for those who know Christ. A wonderful tool for counseling situations! 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online
From Tyndale to Madison
– Michael Farris From Tyndale to Madison, How the Death of an English Martyr Led to the American Bill of Rights, Broadman & Holman “A sweeping literary work that passionately traces the epic history of religious liberty across three centuries, from the turbulent waning days of medieval Europe to colonial America and the birth pangs