Alive Community Church Library

Author: Dr John W. Stanko

In the game “Simon Says,” everyone tries to become Simon, the leader. But in real life, leading others is much more complex - it’s part preparation, part perspiration, and part inspiration.

John Stanko outlines how to develop a leadership philosophy that includes all three.

He shows you how to define your values, purpose, and goals. He gives you practical steps to help you better manage yourself and your time. And he paints vivid pictures of the price of leadership with three great biblical examples - Moses, David, and Daniel.

By combining the latest in leadership techniques with a solid biblical foundation, Dr. Stanko delivers cutting-edge tools for leaders who want to build upon their natural abilities and learn how to serve and influence others for the glory of God.

Author: James D, Berkley

The mission of the church is clear. However, the carrying out of that mission is never as simple or easy as we might like it to be.

Inspiring and directing the flock in fulfiling the church’s mission is a major challenge for every church leader.

This volume will be a trusted friend and advisor and an invaluable aid.

Nearly two hundred articles - most never before in print - present the principles and practices that guide church leaders and congregations in the work of:

• EVANGELISM
• MISSIONS
• SOCIAL INVOLVEMENT
• PASTORAL CARE
• COUNSELLING
• CHAPLAINCIES
• CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Each section includes major articles and sidebars that offer counsel on planning, preparing, and doing ministry.

Responding to the need for comprensive and up-to-date reference works for pastoral ministry.

Leadership Journal and Baker Book House have teamed up to develop three handbooks of practicial theology designed to become standard reference works for pastoral staff and students.

These handbooks offers insight, background, and ideas for the practice of ministry, covering the full range of pastoral service in today’s church and world.

Author: James D, Berkley

If preaching were but public speaking, if worship services were no more than community gatherings, if music ministry were simply a matter of performance, if baptism were but a rite of passage, there would be little reason to read a book such as this, little cause to get excited about improvement.

But if the church is more than a social club and if eternal destinies hang in the balance, then church leaders need to continually evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the public life of the church.

This collection of two hundreds articles by 100 experts will assist church leaders in the following areas:

• PREACHING
• WORSHIP
• MUSI
• THE LORD’S SUPPER
• BAPTISM
• WEDDING
• FUNERALS

Each section not only examines the theology of the subject but also offers counsel on planning, preparing and doing ministry in a practical and up-to-date way.

Leadership Journal and Baker Book House have teamed up to produce this handbook and two companion volumes.

They are compiled with love for ministry and a desire that among the myriad demands of modern church life.

These volumes may become trusted and valuable friends, readily available to pull from the bookshelf and consult frequently.