Download or read book Fight for Your Pastor written by Peter Orr and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2022-10-31 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical Ways to Support and Care for Your Pastor Do you pray for your pastors? Do you encourage them? Do you have realistic expectations for them? The office of pastor is simultaneously a rewarding and draining position. Pastors today have immense pressure on their shoulders and they need the support of their congregations. Peter Orr has written Fight for Your Pastor as an exhortation for church members to stand behind their pastors through the difficulties of ministry. Orr specifies ways in which congregations can be intentional in caring for church leaders, including prayer, encouragement, generosity, and forgiveness. Featuring stories from current pastors about their struggles, this book is perfect for thoughtful church members eager to understand the weight of their pastors' positions and support leaders in their important ministry. For Thoughtful Christians: Specifically those wanting to know more about their pastors and how to care for them Current: Features insight from pastors about their personal experiences in ministry Applicable: Gives practical examples of how to love and care for pastors, including specific prayers for church leaders and the best ways to encourage them

Download or read book Pray for the Flock written by Brian Croft and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Brothers, pray for us.” (1 Thessalonians 5:25). The Apostle Paul’s letters are filled with references to prayer—requests for prayer from the churches, prayers for them, and teaching and encouragement that God was working through these prayers. Pastors and church leaders know that prayer is powerful and it must be a priority in any ministry, yet many pastors struggle to maintain an active prayer life. Even more difficult is the challenge of praying for the flock, lifting up the needs of the people God has placed in your care. The Practical Shepherding series of guides provides pastors and ministry leaders with practical help to do the work of pastoral ministry in a local church. In Pray for the Flock, pastors Brian Croft and Ryan Fullerton provide biblical encouragement, practical advice, and helpful suggestions that will help busy pastors effectively pray for their people and care for their church through the ministry of intercession.

Download or read book Dangerous Prayers written by Craig Groeschel and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2020-02-04 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Be inspired to pray boldly, pray powerfully, pray with passion, and trade ineffective prayers and lukewarm faith for raw, daring prayers that will transform your daily life. Do you ever wonder if God answers your prayers? Do you wish you could see the evidence that prayer changes lives? Do you long for more than playing it safe in your faith? Join New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel as he helps you discover the power of authentically communicating with God, breaking out of the restrictive spiritual safety bubble, and expanding your ideas about what's possible with God. The Bible tells us that prayer has the power to move God's heart, but some prayers move him more than others. He wants more for us than a tepid faith and half-hearted routines at the dinner table. God called you to a life of courage, not comfort. In Dangerous Prayers, Groeschel will show you how to pray the prayers that search your soul, break your habits, and send you out to pursue the calling God has for you. But be warned: If you're fine with settling for what's easy, or if you're okay with staying on the sidelines, this book isn't for you. You'll be challenged. You'll be tested. You'll be moved to take a long, hard look at your heart. But you'll be inspired, too. Dangerous Prayers will give you the encouragement and tools you need to: Transform the patterns around your daily prayer life Truly embrace and believe in the power of intentional prayer Start to pray daring, faith-filled, God-honoring, life-changing, world-transforming prayers You'll discover the secret to overcoming fears of loss, rejection, failure, and the unknown, and you'll welcome the blessings God has for you on the other side. But best of all, you'll gain the courage it takes to pray dangerous prayers.

Download or read book Finish Period written by Sonny Holmes and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2015-09-30 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ministry is hard. Hundreds of pastors leave their post every month. Finish. Period. Going the Distance in Ministry provides practical, biblical strategies for reaching the finish line in ministry service. Chapters include assessments of current church culture, some of the unique character traits of those called to ministry, five steps to the finish line, and lessons on endurance for the journey.

Download or read book Letting God Meet Your Emotional Needs written by Cindi McMenamin and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2003-03-01 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women long to be loved, to be known, to be understood. But who can meet those needs at their deepest level? Only the One who created women--who knows them by name and who designed them--can bring fulfillment that truly satisfies. "Letting God Meet Your Emotional Needs" shows how God desires to help every woman: I need acceptance... God loves, forgives, and accepts I need security... God promises He will never leave I need to feel pretty... Christ sees me as new, spotless I need a companion... He is the perfect friend I need communication... He talks to me intimately through His Word Formerly "Heart Hunger."

Download or read book Prayers for Pastor and People written by Carl G. Carlozzi and published by Church Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 1984 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rich collection of prayers for corporate worship and personal devotion including blessings, thanksgivings, intercessions, litanies, and various occasions appropriate for all Christian denominations. (310 pp)

Download or read book Praying for Your People written by Toby Lofton and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-18 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to see your people grow in their faith? Learn how to pray for their relationship with God through the teachings of Paul. Love your congregation and want to pray for them effectively? Want to see the spirituality of your parish expand? Striving to be the best pastor you can be? Retired Army chaplain, adjunct professor, and pastoral minister for over twenty-two years, Dr. Toby Lofton has helped thousands develop their faith utilizing leadership, counseling, coaching, and essays published through PrecisionFaith. Now he's here to share the ways Paul prayed so that you can model your prayers after one of the greatest pastors of the Bible. Praying for Your People: A Pastor's Guide Every Christian Should Read is a practical manual to help you set your congregation up for success through precise petition to God. Written with respect and compassion, Dr. Lofton draws from the Bible, pastoral stories, and leadership principles to shepherd you along the path of gratitude and supplication for your church members. By exploring Paul's letters to the churches and seeing through the eyes of others, you'll soon brim with insight into Spirit-filled pastoral prayer. In Praying for Your People, you'll discover: Six aspects of cultivating a deep appreciation for your fellows Supplications to ask God to bestow upon others to strengthen their spirit The power to change the way you see others and help them grow using reverence Guidance toward filling yourself with the joy of your calling How prayer can transform the way you accomplish your ministry to help you shepherd your people, and much, much more! Praying for Your People: A Pastor's Guide Every Christian Should Read is the third encouraging installment in the PrecisionFaith Prayer series to expand your devotion. If you like lessons taken from scripture, spiritual growth, and firm but warm direction, then you'll love Dr. Toby Lofton's inspirational resource. Buy Praying for Your People and start placing your people before the Almighty!

Download or read book Fasting written by Jentezen Franklin and published by Charisma Media. This book was released on 2014-01-07 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to biblical fasting discusses how to choose a fast, the connection between fasting and prayer, the essential components of a successful fast, and what to expect mentally, physically, and spiritually.

Download or read book Praying Like Paul written by Jonathan Graf and published by Prayershop. This book was released on 2008-12 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn a better way to pray! This powerful devotional/journal looks at each prayer of the Apostle Paul and offers insights into how to pray his principles for those you care about. Includes space to design a prayer to pray for someone.

Download or read book 21 Days to Childlike Prayer written by Jed Coppenger and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2022-01-18 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “21 Days to Childlike Prayer makes you want to pray.” —Donald S. Whitney, author of Praying the Bible Childlike Prayer Is Life-Changing Prayer God doesn’t need great prayers to do great things. When you speak to Him in simple, trusting faith, you find yourself in a new story where anything is possible, where you always get what’s best, and where your problems become opportunities for a greater experience of Jesus. In 21 Days to Childlike Prayer, you’ll witness how God responds in power and love to your specific prayers. As you dive into what the Bible says about communing with God, you will… identify what prayer is, how it can change you, and what major prayer pathways are laid out in Scripture learn easy-to-remember prayer strategies that help you overcome challenges and pursue goals discover inspiring true examples—both biblical and contemporary—of God’s miraculous answers to his people’s prayers This concise 3-week devotional journey will show you how to turn your daily worries, frustrations, and dreams into prayers throughout your Christian life. This transformative resource is perfect for individual and group study, empowering you to be intentional—and fruitful—in your time with God.

Download or read book Gospel written by J. D. Greear and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2011-10-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Could the gospel be lost in evangelical churches? In this book, J.D. Greear shows how moralism and legalism have often eclipsed the gospel, even in conservative churches. Gospel cuts through the superficiality of religion and reacquaints you with the revolutionary truth of God's gracious acceptance of us in Christ. The gospel is the power of God, and the only true source of joy, freedom, radical generosity, and audacious faith. The gospel produces in us what religion never could: a heart that desires God. The book’s core is a “gospel prayer” by which you can saturate yourself in the gospel daily. Dwelling on the gospel will release in you new depths of passion for God and take you to new heights of obedience to Him. Gospel gives you an applicable, exciting vision of how God will use you to bring His healing to the world.

Download or read book Prayer written by Timothy Keller and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-11-04 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Renowned pastor and New York Times bestselling author of The Prodigal Prophet Timothy Keller explores the power of prayer. Christians are taught in their churches and schools that prayer is the most powerful way to experience God. But few receive instruction or guidance in how to make prayer genuinely meaningful. In Prayer, renowned pastor Timothy Keller delves into the many facets of this everyday act. With his trademark insights and energy, Keller offers biblical guidance as well as specific prayers for certain situations, such as dealing with grief, loss, love, and forgiveness. He discusses ways to make prayers more personal and powerful, and how to establish a practice of prayer that works for each reader. Dr. Keller’s previous books have sold more than one million copies. His Redeemer Presbyterian Church is not only a major presence in his home base of New York, it has also helped to launch more than two hundred fifty other churches in forty-eight cities around the world. His teachings have already helped millions, the majority of whom pray regularly. And with Prayer, he’ll show them how to find a deeper connection with God.

Download or read book Pray Big written by Alistair Begg and published by The Good Book Company. This book was released on 2019-05-01 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspiration from the Apostle Paul on how to pray bold, exciting prayers. Inspiration from the Apostle Paul on how to pray bold, exciting prayers. So many of us struggle with prayer. Many books have been written on the subject and there’s a reason for that. Prayer comes hard to most of us, in most seasons. And when we do pray, we often don't know what to say. What is it that my Father loves to hear about? What are the best things I could pray for my family, my church, and myself? This short book by renowned Bible teacher Alistair Begg combines warmth, clarity, humour, and practicality as he examines Paul’s prayers for his friends in the church in Ephesus. Paul clearly enjoyed prayer, and was excited about it. He expected his Father in heaven to hear what he said, and to act in other people’s lives accordingly. The truths that underpin and shape his prayers will motivate us to pray and set us an example. So be inspired by the Apostle Paul to pray bigger and better prayers as we look to our heavenly Father to do more than all we ask or imagine!

Download or read book A Pastor Prays for His People written by Wendell C. Hawley and published by Tyndale Momentum. This book was released on 2010 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From pastor Wendell C. Hawley comes a timeless collection of prayers to bring you—and your church—closer to God. Drawing upon years of experience shepherding a congregation, he offers eloquent prayers to help the people of God bring their unique joys and struggles, problems and praises, before the throne. A Pastor Prays for His People contains a year’s worth of wise, thoughtful, and loving prayers for Sundays and special occasions (including holidays, weddings, funerals, children’s services, and church meetings). Whether you pray in public on a regular basis or simply want to deepen your private prayers for the church, A Pastor Prays for His People will help you share the gift of prayer with others.

Download or read book The Deliberate Church written by Mark Dever and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2005-09-09 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dever and Alexander propose a model of complete reliance and submission to the Gospel when building a healthy church. Great resource for pastors, elders, and others interested in the vitality of their church.

Download or read book 31 Days of Prayer for My Pastor written by The Great Commandment Network and published by BroadStreet Publishing Group LLC. This book was released on 2017-09-01 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prayer for your pastor can change your church, your pastor, and you! Church members need care, counsel, wisdom, and direction. And people outside the church need the gospel. These demands create unique pressures for every pastor. A pastor who says yes to all of the ministry needs often says no to a spouse and kids. When pastors have a personal crisis, many pastors may feel alone and have few people to turn to for true support. How can you support your pastor? 31 Days of Prayer for Your Pastor provides: Inspirational devotions designed around Spirit-empowered discipleship outcomes.True stories from pastors and key research findings to help you understand pastor challenges and opportunities.A powerful, Scripture-based prayer strategy for both you and your pastor to better love the Lord, live God’s Word, love people, and live God’s mission.Scriptures, prayers, and promises to declare over yourself first and then for your pastor.A practical resource for pastor appreciation and a tool for launching a Pastor Prayer Team in your church. God has chosen your pastor for a purpose. Support your spiritual leader through prayer, and see the benefit in your own life.

Download or read book The Lord s Prayer written by Rick Warren and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents each line of the Lord's Prayer and explains the meaning behind the words with line-by-line commentary.