“Pastoral Graces” by Lee Eclov

“Pastoral Graces” by Lee EclovPastoral Graces: Reflections on the Care of Souls by Lee Eclov
Published by Moody Publishers on April 20, 2012
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback
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Publisher’s Description: Grace is the credential that lets us park close to people’s hearts. When Christ calls a pastor He instills a kind of heightened instinct for grace; what we call a shepherd’s heart. However, pastors often become disoriented by leadership demands, congregational expectation, and the wounds of ministry. They forget how to use the grace of Christ in the everyday work of pastoring. Through striking word pictures and stories that resonate with every pastor, this book will reinvigorate pastors’ instincts for practicing grace in the churches they shepherd. Whether you are training to be a pastor and wondering if you are called, a seasoned shepherd needing encouragement and affirmation, or simply someone who wants to encourage your pastor, you will appreciate the sage wisdom and confirmation poured out in the pages of Pastoral Graces.


 
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My Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars
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“Gospel-Centered Teaching” by Trevin Wax

“Gospel-Centered Teaching” by Trevin WaxGospel-Centered Teaching: Showing Christ in All the Scripture by Trevin Wax
Published by B&H Publishing Group on October 1, 2013
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
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From the Publisher’s Description: For small group leaders and Sunday school facilitators who prefer truth over technique, Gospel-Centered Teaching is refreshing in its simple purpose to remind you of something you already instinctively know: It’s Jesus who changes lives, and the goal of your Bible study is to continually reintroduce people to Him. While discussing in depth common related concerns (missional apathy, biblical illiteracy in the church, shallow discussions, etc.), author and teacher Trevin Wax duly offers a practical guide to making sure your message is always surely centered on Jesus and what He has done.


 
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My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Stars
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“Everyday Church” by Tim Chester and Steve Timmis

“Everyday Church” by Tim Chester and Steve TimmisEveryday Church: Gospel Communities on Mission by Steve Timmis, Tim Chester
Published by Crossway on September 30, 2012
Pages: 173
Format: Paperback
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From the Back Cover: How does the church reach the unchurched?

We live in an increasingly post-Christian culture. More and more we find ourselves on the margins as less and less people have any intention of ever attending church. What used to work doesn’t work anymore and we need to adapt. Helping us to see the way forward, this book offers practical ideas and personal stories for engaging with Western society. Find out how to effectively reach people in the context of everyday life and take hold of the opportunity to develop missional communities focused on Jesus.


 

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“Faithmapping” by Daniel Montgomery and Mike Cosper

“Faithmapping” by Daniel Montgomery and Mike CosperFaithmapping: A Gospel Atlas for Your Spiritual Journey by Daniel Montgomery, Mike Cosper
Published by Crossway on January 31, 2013
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback
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From the Back Cover:

Most of us emphasize one aspect of Christianity over another. Competing voices tell us that the Christian life is all about this or that: missions, discipleship, worship, the cross, or the kingdom. It’s as if we are navigating the Christian life with fragments of a map-bits and pieces of the good news-rather than the whole picture.

If we put those map fragments together, we discover a beautiful, coherent picture. Faithmapping invites Christians to see that map, exploring a whole gospel that forms a whole church who carries that glorious news to the whole world.


 

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