Frank Carlson Library

A preacher and tutor of great renown, C. H. Spurgeon led an eventful life. Gaining prominence while still a young man, Spurgeon captivated audiences with his charismatic preaching-he had a unique ability to meld sometimes complex scholarship of the Bible with his speeches, in a way that let audiences understand clearly the spiritual wisdom. This quality is amply demonstrated in Spurgeon's lectures, which are plainly written but contain much practical...

The goal of Rise Up & Build is to build a desire within every Christian member to be both a cause and a contributor to the growth of the local church. To accomplish this, Neal Pollard provides: Precise "how to" for time and talent. Specific tools for building up the kingdom. Easy-to-read style, yet detailed enough to be a reference book. Forthright challenges for unhealthy, unbiblical attitudes. Tangible, concrete, experience-based, biblical suggestions....

For twenty years Preaching magazine has observed, encouraged, and reported on the state of Christian proclamation. Among the most important and popular features of the publication are the personal interviews with outstanding preachers and influencers of preaching. Preaching with Power combines the best of the most recent interviews to build a resource that imparts valuable insight from many gifted communicators. Editor Michael Duduit has skillfully...

The third millennium. It's a time of tremendous opportunity for the church--and tremendous challenge. More than ever, pastors need a model for ministry that can equip them for the rigors of a restless, increasingly secularized culture. In the 21st Century Pastor, David Fisher explores the apostle Paul's concept of ministry to offer a paradigm that is both biblical and relevant. Paul's view is fleshed out with examples from Fisher's own twenty-five...

Get ready to hunt for magnificent treasure! God deposits great treasure in people, and His servants get to spend their days hunting for that treasure! If you learned of a field where few have been looking, would you be willing to get your hands a little dirty to dig there? Come along with Reverend Rochelle as she works in the field of special needs ministry. You will experience seven days' worth of glory found in various individuals and, along the...

In a family-oriented world, single adults often feel left out. They have special ministry needs that the church is called to address. The Baker Handbook of Single Adult Ministry is now available in trade paper. This comprehensive reference covers all aspects of ministry with single adults, including contributions from thirty-five leaders in single adult ministry. The wide range of subjects includes community service, prayer and discipleship, dating...

There is nothing traditional about the typical family of the twenty-first century, and so it follows that ministering to today's families presents an assortment of new challenges. Rainey believes that the resources needed by the church to confront and combat family problems do exist, and Ministering to Twenty-First Century Families is a user-friendly guide to combating the destruction of the family unit. Offering practical solutions and encouraging...

Pastoral ministry is challenging work, especially when a pastor ignores the church's "congregational culture" when seeking to minister to church members or implement changes. Just as a pastor studies to interpret the Scriptures in order to understand and preach the Bible, he or she must interpret the local church culture to better understand and move it toward accomplishing its mission and vision. In Look Before You Lead, trusted church leadership...

Helps ministers deal with ethical decisions and dilemmas. Answers questions concerning ethics in three featured parts: The basis for Christian Ethics, Scripture, Ethics and Church Doctrine, and Ethics in Practical Ministry.

A biblical, historical, theological, and practical foundation for pastoral leadership. Pastors have been entrusted with leading the people of God. The shepherds of God's flock must protect them from and guide them through the many dangers believers face. Although ultimately the Church is led by Christ, pastors are to provide godly examples of what it means to be a follower of the Lord. Consequently, who leads the church, the type of authority they...