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  Politics Of Ministry

  $24.99

  Foreword By Steven Garber
  Introduction
  1. Three Ministry Stories
  2. The Four Dynamics Of Politics
  3. Power In Ministry Politics
  4. The Branches And Roots Of Interests
  5. Personality Interests
  6. Organizational Interests
  7. Societal Interests
  8. Negotiation With Power For Interests
  9. Negotiation In Cell Four
  10. Ethical Issues In The Politics Of Ministry
  11. Tom Moves Into A Political Swamp
  Postscript: How People Learn The Politics Of Ministry
  Acknowledgments
  Appendix 1: Emotions Checklist
  Appendix 2: Constructing And Exploring A Family Diagram
  Notes

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  We all need help navigating the politics of ministry.Politics is often considered a dirty word. It brings to mind lies and manipulation, accusations and scandals. But at its most basic level, politics is simply the everyday activity of getting things done with other people: understanding their interests, recognizing the power dynamics at play, and learning how to negotiate relationships and institutions to achieve a common goal.

  These realities are as true in ministry settings as anywhere else. In The Politics of Ministry, Bob Burns, Tasha Chapman, and Donald Guthrie combine their long ministry experience with sociological research on the topic. Filled with real-life stories taken from a variety of ministry settings, this book sets out wise principles and practices that help us see more clearly the political dynamics at play in our churches and parachurch ministries.

  All ministry is political. As servants of Christ’s kingdom, we are called to navigate the politics of ministry with grace, wisdom, and charity. This book shows us how the gospel of Jesus changes the way we work with those around us toward our common goal.

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  New Testament Introduction (Revised)

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  Preface To The Third Edition
  Preface To The Fourth Edition
  Abbreviations
  1. The Gospels
  2. Matthew’s Gospel
  3. Mark’s Gospel
  4. Luke’s Gospel
  5. The Synoptic Problem
  6. Form Criticism And Its Developments
  7. John’s Gospel
  8. The Acts Of The Apostles
  9. The Epistle To The Romans
  10. The Corinthian Epistles
  11. The Epistle To The Galatians
  12. The Captivity Epistles
  13. The Epistle To The Ephesians
  14. The Epistle To The Philippians
  15. The Epistle To The Colossians
  16. The Thessalonian Epistles
  17. The Pastoral Epistles
  18. The Epistle To Philemon
  19. The Epistle To The Hebrews
  20. The Epistle Of James
  21. The First Epistle Of Peter
  22. The Second Epistle Of Peter
  23. The Johannine Epistles
  24. The Epistle Of Jude
  25. The Book Of Revelation

  Appendix A: The Collection Of Paul’s Letters
  Appendix B: The Chronology Of The Life Of Paul
  Appendix C: Epistolary Pseudepigraphy
  Appendix D: Further Reflections On The Synoptic Problem

  General Bibliography
  Classified Bibliography Of Commentaries
  Index Of Modern Authors
  Subject Index

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  Twenty years after its first release in one volume, Donald Guthrie has revised his widely acclaimed New Testament Introduction. A careful recasting of a benchmark evangelical work, this new edition provides a fixed point for surveying the books of the New Testament. Noting the issues raised by the past two decades of biblical scholarship, Guthrie engages the issues of authorship and authenticity, purpose and structure, historical context and cultural setting. In these discussions, as well as in the notes and bibliographies, he draws on a wealth of recent scholarly research which gives added value to this classic resource.

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  Resilient Ministry : What Pastors Told Us About Surviving And Thriving

  $27.99

  Introduction
  1 Life In Pastoral Ministry
  2 The Five Themes Of Resilient Ministry
  3 Evaluating Spiritual Formation
  4 Pursuing Spiritual Formation
  5 Self-Care: Burning On, Not Burning Out
  6 Self-Care: Pacing Our Lifestyles
  7 Understanding Emotional Intelligence
  8 Developing Emotional Intelligence
  9 Exploring Cultural Differences
  10 Improving Cultural Intelligence
  11 Marriage And Family: Stressed By Ministry
  12 More Marriage And Family Stressors
  13 Leadership Poetry
  14 Leadership Plumbing
  15 Concluding Insights And Next Steps
  Appendix A: Research Methods Of The Pastors Summit
  Appendix B: Questions For Personal Evaluation And Annual Reviews
  Appendix C: Emotions Checklist
  Appendix D: Constructing And Interviewing A Family Diagram
  Appendix E: Best Practices For Forming Peer Cohorts
  Notes

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  What does it take to have fruitful ministry over the long haul? The stresses of pastoring are well known and can be a match for even the best-prepared, most experienced in ministry–multiple tasks, long hours, taxing responsibilities and, yes, some challenging personalities. Too often the results can be burnout, being run out or just feeling worn out. To find out how pastors can thrive as well as survive, the authors undertook a five-year in-depth research project among working pastors. Here in this ground-breaking book is the distilled wisdom of dozens of pastors who have been on the front lines of ministry. We hear from them what works, what doesn’t and what distinctive issues people in ministry face. The authors uncover five key themes that promote healthy, sustainable ministry that lasts–spiritual formation, self-care, emotional and cultural intelligence, marriage and family, leadership and management. These themes are unpacked from the vantage point of ministry on the ground. Questions for personal evaluation and reflection are included throughout the book to bring home the significance of each section. This is the perfect companion for a peer cohort of pastors to read together. It can also be of value to church boards and others who want to better understand how to help sustain their pastors in ministry. In short, this is a book pastors can’t live without.

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