Download or read book Portrait of a Pastor s Heart written by Gerald Doggett and published by Parsons Publishing House. This book was released on 2007-04 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bishop Gerald Doggett paints a rare and intimate portrait of a pastor's heartand shares his own testimony and the heartbeat of his call to pastor.(Christian)

Download or read book Bishop with a Pastor s Heart written by Thomas S. McAnally and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mid-twentieth century was one of the most challenging and changing seasons for the modern church, and no one was better suited to lead and inspire at that time than Kenneth W. Copeland. This dynamic and compassionate man of God successfully guided his flock through racial integration, denominational unification, and changing social norms. From his early beginnings as a Methodist Protestant Church minister to his service as a United Methodist Church bishop, Copeland influenced lives, churches, and nations. Bishop With a Pastor's Heart follows Copeland's career as preacher, pastor, and bishop in Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Texas. It also shows the personal side of the man, with recollections from his daughters; wife, Catherine; and friends that reveal Copeland as a man of warmth, humor, wit, and passion.

Download or read book Crushing written by T. D. Jakes and published by FaithWords. This book was released on 2019-04-16 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow God's process for growth and find hope in life's darkest moments with Bishop T.D. Jakes's uplifting stories and advice from his own faith journey. In this insightful book, #1 New York Times bestselling author T.D. Jakes wrestles with age-old questions: Why do the righteous suffer? Where is God in all the injustice? Bishop Jakes tells crushing personal stories from his own journey -- the painful experience of learning his young teenage daughter was pregnant, the agony of watching his mother succumb to Alzheimer's, and the shock and helplessness he felt when his son had a heart attack. Bishop Jakes wants to show you how God uses difficult, crushing experiences to prepare you for unexpected blessings. If you are faithful through suffering, you will be surprised by God's joy, comforted by His peace, and fulfilled with His purpose. Crushing will inspire you to have hope, even in your most difficult moments. If you trust in God and lean on Him during setbacks, He will lead you through.

Download or read book Let It Go written by T.D. Jakes and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-01-29 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shares uplifting advice about the virtues of forgiveness, offering strategic and biblically based advice on how to achieve peace and personal fulfillment by letting go of past wrongs.

Download or read book A Second Wind written by T. D. Jakes and published by . This book was released on 2017-11-09 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While focusing on his core mission to preach the gospel worldwide, T.D. Jakes has seen many good people not spend enough quality time with family, friends, and God. They have gotten so swept up in the daily grind that they have failed to live the rich life that God desires for each of His people. In his new book, Jakes provides readers with strategies that will help them rejuvenate their life and turn their "busyness" into a "business." All readers-not just entrepreneurs-will benefit from Jakes' insightful advice so that they can use the days God has blessed them with wisely and finish each day strong!

Download or read book Don t Miss the Moment written by Sheryl Brady and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2020-03-17 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pastor and popular Bible teacher Sheryl Brady helps Christians prepare for, recognize, and cultivate the powerful yet easily overlooked moments when God shows up in their lives. Everyone experiences God moments, times when God pulls back the curtain and gives a glimpse of his active presence in their lives. Most of us operate under the misapprehension that these moments are rare occurrences that reveal themselves in grand fashion. We expect bells ringing, lights flashing, and neon signs that point to earthshaking revelations. But God often speaks in whispers, strategically and incrementally unveiling his plans, preparations, and purposes through the most unassuming circumstances. The key is to learn how to prepare for, recognize, and be faithful in these moments. In Don’t Miss the Moment, Pastor Sheryl Brady reminds Christians that God is real and unwaveringly present in our daily lives. Through biblical teaching and personal stories of God showing up in times of need, she shows how to pursue deeper relationship with the Faithful One so that we can learn to hear his voice and feel his leading, discern when we are in a defining moment, and redirect our hearts and lives toward his plans and purposes.

Download or read book Pastoral Leadership written by Harold L. Senkbeil and published by Lexham Press. This book was released on 2021-08-04 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christ's sheep need shepherding. That's where you come in. With more than 60 years of ministry between them, Harold Senkbeil and Lucas Woodford have come to understand that everything in ministry--even administration, leadership, and planning--revolves around the ancient tradition of the care of souls. Pastors are entrusted with the care of a flock by the Good Shepherd and are called to be faithful to this task. But pastoring seems to be getting more and more difficult. Based on a sound theological framework, Senkbeil and Woodford present a set of practical tools for church leadership and strategy. Calling on their vast experience, they encourage pastors to protect, guide, and feed their flock as Jesus would, bridging the eternal wisdom of the word of God with the everyday practicality of hands-on leadership. Originally published as Church Leadership & Strategy, this revision includes a new chapter and litany.

Download or read book From the Heart of the Bishop written by Bishop Mary L. Guthrie and published by . This book was released on 2010-04 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about a journey of inspirational encouragement, spiritual motivation and devine hope. This book is compiled of various writings inspired directly from the Holy Spirit to the heart of the Bishop.

Download or read book From the Heart of the Bishop Volume Ii written by Bishop Mary L. Guthrie and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2020-06-14 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a collection of anointed prayers that is captivating, edifying, and invigorating. These prayers will minister to your heart, usher you to a place of tranquility, and reveal the manifestation of God's love and favor. In addition, you will feel the presence of the Holy Spirit, recognize his power at work, and see the wonders of his glory.

Download or read book Love for the Aching Heart written by Bishop David E. Lewis and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2015-02-25 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this book is to give an overview of the power of the love of God to those who are aching and craving for it and how we can help them reach their full potential in Christ. The church of the Living God has a tremendous responsibility to share his love to this dying world. Many people think that God doesnt love them, so they express the idea that people think that they are not important. They believed God thinks of them in the same way. Therefore, this book is written to let them know that God loves them regardless of their status in life. In order for us to operate in the spirit of love, the Holy Spirit must purify our hearts and motivate us to assist and respond to the situation of others. However, you must have a desire to love for love is a choice you must make. If you love, you must demonstrate the spirit of forgiveness. The first stage of forgiveness is the decision not to try to inflict a reciprocal amount of pain on anyone who caused you hurt. When I forgive you, I give up the right to hurt you back. When you hold fast to run unforgiving spirit toward another person, you tend to believe only bad things about them. You might think of them only in terms of the hurt they caused you, and you want to forget their humanity. This book sets forth the principle of love for those who are aching for it and teaches us to forgive as Christ also forgave us. You must be wholly submissive to the leading of the Holy Spirit.

Download or read book Change of Heart written by Jeanne Bishop and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 2015-03-14 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This powerful, true story of faith and forgiveness shows that all of us are capable of experiencing the healing and renewal that comes with truly forgiving another. Change of Heart follows the transformative journey undertaken by Jeanne Bishop after the murders of her sister and brother-in-law, a journey that challenged Jeanne's belief in the message of Jesus on the cross and eventually moved her beyond simple forgiveness to the deeper waters of redemption and grace. Jeanne's authentic story will guide readers past the temptation of anger and revenge, and help them navigate the path of truly forgiving someone whose actions have hardened their heart. From once wishing that her sister's killer languished in a cell for the rest of his life, Jeanne now visits him regularly in prison and publicly advocates for his release. "It's not okay what you did, but I am not going to hate you. I am not going to wish evil on you," writes Bishop of the murderer. "I am going to wish the opposite. I am going to wish that you will be redeemed." “The criminal justice system in the United States, which deems some people unworthy of redemptionâ€"even children who commit serious crimesâ€"urgently needs to hear voices that speak for mercy and restoration. Jeanne Bishop's is such a voice†writes Sr. Helen Prejean, activist and author of Dead Man Walking. Change of Heart confronts these serious and pressing issues of restorative justice, juvenile life sentences, and incarceration in the criminal justice system. Ultimately, Jeanne is writing more than a memoir of finding faith through extraordinary obstacles. Her compelling story offers a better understanding of what it truly means to be a person of faith. It is a call to action that is a “must-read for pastors, social workers, caregivers, and all who seek to build community with people relegated to the margins†(Greg Ellison, Emory University).

Download or read book Our Strangely Warmed Hearts written by Karen P. Oliveto and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2018-03-26 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As John Wesley discovered his true spiritual identity, he experienced a strangely warmed heart. Through poignant stories and well-reasoned principles, Karen Oliveto discloses why and how spiritual renewal and a personal call to ministry emerge in the strangely warmed hearts of lesbian and gay Christians. In The United Methodist Church (and other Christian denominations), it is difficult or impossible for lesbian, gay, transsexual, and bisexual clergy or laity to become a visible and outward channel for God’s saving grace. This book traces the history of the church’s struggle with homosexuality, highlighting critical incidents in the culture and church polity which shape the church’s response. The issues are deeply rooted in the way God’s people understand scriptures, which are interpreted as a means of grace for some and as a rule-book for others. This book includes first-person narratives of LGBTQ persons faithfully serving in a denomination that denies their calls and—in some cases—their presence. These stories will show how the coming out process is deeply spiritual as one grows into an authentic, God-created and graced self. “You are the one who created my innermost parts; you knit me together while I was still in my mother’s womb. I give thanks to you that I was marvelously set apart. Your works are wonderful—I know that very well.” Psalm 139:13-14 (CEB) “Our Strangely Warmed Hearts is a breath of fresh air in the study of the United Methodist struggle and intense debate regarding human sexuality. Karen Oliveto lives in faithful witness and serves people with the heart of Christian leadership."—Bishop Hee-Soo Jung, Wisconsin Conference of the United Methodist Church. “Karen Oliveto offers a compelling window into the steadfast faith and the resilience of the LGBTQ Christian movement in the United States. After offering an extraordinary history of the LGBTQ equality movement in our society and in The United Methodist Church, she rightly asks, 'Is there any other group that we would marginalize in this way?' I wholeheartedly recommend Karen Oliveto's new book to everyone who is affected by the debate over the sacred worth and place of LGBTQ people in our lives and churches. This book inspires hope.” —Michael J. Adee, Ph.D., Director, Global Faith and Justice Project, San Francisco Theological Seminary, San Anselmo, CA “Bishop Oliveto's story mirrors the experience of many LGBTQ ministers who are serving the Body of Christ openly, and not in the shadows. The integrity, courage, and deep faith of God’s LGBTQ people who are called into ministry have enriched the church and encouraged the outsiders who were always welcome at Jesus' table.”–Andy Lang, Executive Director, Open and Affirming Coalition, United Church of Christ “I loved it! It drew me in immediately and kept me strapped in on what I knew would be a roller coaster of painful history, sprinkled triumphs, and then stories that broke my heart, gave me cheer, and brought tears to my eyes. Bishop Oliveto takes readers on a fascinating trip through LGBTQ history, and into the often contentious collision with mainstream religion…and then brings it all together through the personal stories that make our past and present come alive! I applaud Bishop Oliveto’s book and will highly recommend it to the faithful and faith curious of all religions.”–The Reverend Marian Edmonds-Allen, Executive Director, Parity "[Bishop Karen Oliveto] is sharing the love of Jesus, and meeting people where they are, no matter who they are, and no matter what they think about her. She loves them." —Kent Ingram, senior pastor of First United Methodist Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Download or read book What Drives Your Heart written by Bishop N. A. Tackie Yarboi and published by The Empowerment Project Publications. This book was released on 2015-11-20 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jesus’ call to his people is simple: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.” Part of denying SELF is putting to death whatever our hearts deeply desire more than God. It also includes shifting attention away from whatever we are looking up unto apart from God, to fulfill a need in our lives. In this book, What Drives Your Heart? Bishop Tackie – Yarboi in his usual easy to read and practical style systematically deals with: · The greatest problem facing our hearts · How the devil steals our worship · How to identify false gods and idols in your life · How to pull down and put to death the idols of your heart This book will revolutionize your thinking and walk with Jesus.

Download or read book The Heart of a Pastor written by Sheryl A. Kujawa-Holbrook and published by Forward Movement. This book was released on 2010 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a genial, red-headed Texan, recently ordained an Episcopal priest, set off in 1959 with his wife and three young children to do missionary work in post-World War II Okinawa, he didn’t know it was the beginning of a journey that would take him to assignments around the world and lead to his election as the twenty-fourth presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church. Edmond Lee Browning, known for his pastoral heart and his declaration of “No outcasts,” steered the church through challenging issues—racial, gender, and sexual equality, ordination of women to the episcopate, nuclear arms proliferation, war—and bitter controversy as traditional understandings of faith, human sexuality, and America’s place among the nations came under siege. An unflinching advocate for the powerless, he advised not only his fellow Episcopalians, but U.S. presidents and world leaders in a ministry that spanned the continents and earned him international love and respect. Sheryl A. Kujawa-Holbrook’s authorized biography, The Heart of a Pastor: A Life of Edmond Lee Browning, tells this remarkable man’s story through the Browning family’s own words, excerpts from historical documents, and the lively anecdotes and intimated recollections of those who know him and worked with him.

Download or read book ASK THE BISHOP Book One written by Rev. Bishop Clarence N. Williams, MA and published by Gatekeeper Press. This book was released on 2022-08-08 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have questions? Ask the Bishop! In this educational, Christian book, Reverend Bishop Clarence N. Williams answers word-for-word questions that members of his congregation have asked him. He gives wisdom and biblical insight into topics such as familial relationships, romantic partners, parenting strategies, and how to follow the path God set out for us. Ask the Bishop is an excellent tool for parents with children and grandchildren; it provides an effective conversation starter for youth, men, and women ministries in congregations, schools, and other charitable organizations; and it is a great resource for seminary students and persons seeking degrees in civic, religion, and family practice. With fun graphics and a sincere tone, Ask the Bishop is perfect for those seeking to grow closer to God and follow His Word.

Download or read book Prayers from the Bishop s Heart written by Douglas Miles and published by . This book was released on 2016-09-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: a book of daily prayers through a years journey with selected meditative thoughts and a guide of how to meditate on scripture for spiritual growth

Download or read book Holiness written by J. C. Ryle and published by Sovereign Grace Publishers,. This book was released on 2001-11 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book lays out the requirements and difficulties that will come with the pursuit of holiness in our Christian lives. Ryle starts out with the way to achieve holiness and the difficulties that arise with pursuing a holy life, and then going throughout the Bible giving true examples of the cost of holiness and the rewards it brings as the Bible promises us. To often we sing and pray for such a life without being willing to undergo the necessary life changes and adjustments to get there. This book lays out what we can expect in such a journey and what God will ask of each of us to get us to the point He wants us to be.