Proven Concepts of Church Building & Finance
– Patrick L. Clements, Kregel. If you are going into a building program, buy this book. There are many helpful insights, warnings and steps to help you through the process. Most of us in ministry know nothing about buildings, so we need all the help we can get. A worthy investment. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online
Recommended Books
I want to recommend several books I’ve found helpful in teaching our church about stewardship, giving and tithing. You’ll find all of them to be great resources as you teach your people to trust God with their resources. We have given a copy of The Treasure Principle to every lay leader in our congregation. As
The Essential Taylor
– Gardner Taylor Want a blessing? Listen to the great African American preacher, Gardner Taylor on CD or cassette. Judson Press is now offering ‘The Essential Taylor’ so you can hear the rich voice of this great preacher. You’ll find over 140 minutes of Taylor at his best. To order, call 800-458-3766 or visit: www.judsonpress.com
Book Notices
Handling the Hebrew TextBy Warren W. Wiersbe Pastors with a year or two of New Testament Greek can generally use the many fine basic tools now available and not be at the mercy of the commentators. But when it comes to the Old Testament text, even a student with a year or two of Hebrew
For the Hurting Pastor
…and Those Who Hurt Him – Ernest Pickering. Regular Baptist Press. This 48-page book is pastoral in tone, biblical in content, honest in its appraisal (pastors do make mistakes!) and very practical in its counsel. Get extra copies to share with the official church family and to give to your hurting friends in the ministry.
From Mind to Heart
Christian Meditation Today – Peter Toon. Baker Books. The subject of “meditation” is still popular, and many people ask how Christian meditation differs from what the gurus are teaching. Toon not only answers that question competently but goes on to show how Christians should meditate. The author, a master of historical theology, gives us solid
Chosen Vessels
– edited by Charles Turner. Servant Publications. In this volume, ten well-known writers candidly discuss their heroes and explain why they admire them. J.I. Packer writes on David Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Thomas Howard on his father Philip Howard, Jr., R.C. Sproul on Thomas Aquinas, and so on. It’s a rich feast of good things for those
Counseling the Depressed
– Archibald D. Hart. Word Publications. This is Volume five of the Resources for Christian Counseling series. Gary Collins is the general editor of this helpful series. The author explains what depression is and gives helpful guidelines for counseling children, teens, the elderly, the bereaved, the suicidal person and so on. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online
Hot Tub Religion
– J. I. Packer. Tyndale House. J. I. Packer has long been one of our favorite writers, because he knows how to make theology personal and practical. These ten penetrating essays focus on the “state of the church” today. Pastors will shout “Amen!” as they read these chapters and will no doubt borrow a host
Has the Church Misread the Bible?
– Moises Sliva. Zondervan. This is the first volume in the series on hermeneutics called “Foundations of Contemporary Interpretation,” in Zondervan’s “Academie Books” line. This is a perceptive review of the history of interpretation as well as an excellent introductory volume to the series. We will be eagerly awaiting the others. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online
Ecclesiastes: The Mid-Life Crisis
– Don Anderson. Loizeaux. A practical study of the neglected book, Ecclesiastes. This is not a detailed commentary but an exposition of the book as it applies to the so-called “mid-life crisis.” 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
New Testament Development of Old Testament Themes
– F. F. Bruce. Eerdmans. Dr. Bruce is known for his broad scholarship and theological competence and needs no endorsement from us. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.