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Invitation to Biblical Preaching (Kregel, 2007) by Donald R. Sunukjian takes the reader step-by-step through the entire process of biblical preaching-from biblical study to planning to delivery. Both current pastors and those training for the pulpit will especially appreciate the book's original content, profuse examples and clear instruction. Two complete sermons (one from the Old Testament and one from the New Testament) reinforce the text's principles. |
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The IVP Atlas of Bible History (IVP, 2006) by Paul Lawrence is an excellent resource offering timelines, charts, images and a comprehensive text that paints the story of scripture in the greater context of world history. |
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Pursuing the Mission of God in Church Planting (NAMB, 2007) compiled by John M. Bailey is a thoughtful exploration of what it means to be missional in today's world. What is the mission of God? How does the local church engage culture? What does a missional church look like? Is there an effective way to reduce lostness in North America? With examples from churches across North America, the authors seek to answer these questions and more. |
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Making Judgments Without Being Judgmental (IVP, 2006) by Terry D. Cooper is a guide for pastors and lay leadership who often navigate difficult situations within the church body. Cooper offers a guide for leaders to be discerning about others by helping them discern their intentions and prejudices. A professor of psychology at St. Louis Community College and adjunct professor at Webster University, Cooper approaches his subject with both deep thought and practical application. |
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Creating Stories that Connect: A Pastor's Guide to Storytelling (Kregel, 2007) by D. Bruce Seymour details how story elements come together to form an effective narrative. Seymour discusses parables, fables, and figurative language, and describes how a story is the best way to challenge beliefs or behaviors. |
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Christianaudio.com is an online store selling audio versions of the most popular and classic of Christian literature. Each month the site offers free downloads of Christian classics, both fiction and nonfiction, and of interviews with church leaders. |
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Visit www.sermoncentral.com for sermon helps such as illustrations, outlines, video, audio and free visuals such as PowerPoint presentations. You'll also have the opportunity to sign up for free resources and their e-newsletters. |
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pwarchives.com provides worship leaders with a load of resources for Sunday service as well as mission trip and outreach projects. This site provides free sheet music, guitar chords, music downloads and other necessities for long-term planning and last minute preparation! |
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Your Church on Mission with God flyers (NAMB and IMB) Three minutes a month. That's how long it takes you-and those in your church-to find out what God is doing to reach a lost world and how you can be a part. Each month you'll read about people in North America and overseas who are hearing the gospel for the first time. May be used as a church bulletin insert. Visit resources.imb.org or call 800-999-3113 for your free subscription. |
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