Download or read book Your Gift Exhortation written by Douglas Porter and published by ChurchGrowth.org. This book was released on 2015-05-31 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You find yourself drawn to people-helping growth ministries and you are pretty good at exhorting and motivating others to action. Perhaps you have the ability to apply God’s Word to life situations…and maybe you have discovered that your dominant spiritual gift is the gift of exhortation. What now? Use this book to learn more about what the Bible says regarding exhortation, gain a better understanding of your role in the body of Christ, discover ways to sharpen your skills, find ideas for using your gift, and even receive a 2-year plan for thinking like an exhorter. Topics also include: What Is Exhortation? Building a Ministry Out of Problems, Learning to Listen to Others, Nurturing Personal Growth in Others, Leading Others to Make Significant Change, Intervening in a Crisis Situation, Finding Your Place on the Ministry Team, and more.

Download or read book Your Gift Giving written by Douglas Porter and published by ChurchGrowth.org. This book was released on 2015-05-31 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You keep your business affairs well organized, are sensitive to the financial and material needs of others and are ready and willing to give if a valid need exists but want to be sure your gift is used properly. You tend to make wise decisions concerning finances and prefer to keep your giving a private matter between God and you. Sometimes people think you are materialistic or controlling because of the importance you put on money, but they misunderstand your intention of being a good steward of the resources God has entrusted to you. If this sounds like you, you probably want to develop your gift of giving! This book addresses: What Is Giving, Passion and Privilege of the Gift of Giving, Giving: An Extension of God’s Grace, Avoiding the Pitfalls When Fulfilling the Gift of Giving, The Role of the Gift of Giving in the Local Church, Giving God’s Way, Finding Your Place on the Ministry Team, Identifying Your Gift of Giving, A Two-Year Plan to Begin Thinking Like a Giver, How to Discern Worthy Ministries to Support.

Download or read book Your Gift Mercy Showing written by Douglas Porter and published by ChurchGrowth.org. This book was released on 2015-05-31 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your heart overflows with happiness when people rejoice and aches with empathy when they hurt or are needy. You want to fix all their problems and make everything better. Perhaps you have the ability to comfort the stressed and distressed…and you want to develop your gift of showing mercy. This book addresses: What Is Showing Mercy? Building an Effective Ministry out of the Pain in Your Past, Building Bridges to Broken People in a Broken World, Helping Them Cope with Pain and Suffering, Helping Them Leave the Past and Rebuild for the Future, Recognizing and Dealing with Ministry Burnout, Finding Your Place on the Ministry Team, and more.

Download or read book Your Gifts written by Larry Gilbert and published by ChurchGrowth.org. This book was released on 2015-02-02 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An indispensable companion to the Your Gifts Spiritual Gifts Survey,this book takes an in-depth look at each of the nine team gifts. Perfect for use in small groups, this dynamic new book reveals steps to nurture and activate your gift in practical ways. You will learn about the potential roadblocks that can inhibit your gift, as well as pitfalls to avoid going forward. God created you with purpose and passion–learn how you can take the gifts He has given you and use them to advance His Kingdom in ways you never imagined. It’s time to go deeper–it’s time to discover God’s unique design for you, and become the person He created you to be.

Download or read book How to Develop and Use the Gift of Exhortation PDF on CD written by Douglas Porter and published by . This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You find yourself drawn to people-helping growth ministries and you are pretty good at exhorting and motivating others to action. Perhaps you have the ability to apply God's Word to life situations...and maybe you have discovered that your dominant spiritual gift is the gift of exhortation. What now? Use this book to learn more about what the Bible says regarding exhortation, gain a better understanding of your role in the body of Christ, discover ways to sharpen your skills, find ideas for using your gift, and even receive a 2-year plan for thinking like an exhorter. Topics also include: What Is Exhortation? Building a Ministry Out of Problems, Learning to Listen to Others, Nurturing Personal Growth in Others, Leading Others to Make Significant Change, Intervening in a Crisis Situation, Finding Your Place on the Ministry Team, and more. Seven chapters and two appendixes to help you develop and use your gift of exhortation. Includes: 74-page book in PDF format. Also available as a download (item #910). This product is not available in print. THE CD IS NOT AUDIO. It contains the book in PDF format for viewing on your computer. We recommend that you also read How to Find Meaning and Fulfillment through Understanding the Spiritual Gift Within You, to gain a better understanding of spiritual gifts and how they relate to your daily life and ministry. How to Find Meaning and Fulfillment... is available in a revised edition as a PDF downloadable file (#904) or on CD (#904C) or in the original printed edition (#405K).

Download or read book Your Gift Serving written by Douglas Porter and published by ChurchGrowth.org. This book was released on 2015-05-31 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You often notice practical needs before others do and tend to jump at the opportunity to meet those needs in the church and in the lives of other people, quietly working behind the scenes to accomplish the tasks at hand. You may be “others-oriented” and can have a powerful influence on the lives of those you touch. Then you probably want to develop your gift of serving! This book addresses: What Is Serving? Developing the Heart of a Servant, Serving Others with Passion and Purpose, Pursuing Excellence in All You Do, Influencing Others through Character and Service, Balancing Your Life and Service, Finding Your Place on the Ministry Team, Identifying Your Gift of Serving, A Two-Year Plan to Begin Thinking Like a Servant.

Download or read book Your Gift Administration written by Douglas Porter and published by ChurchGrowth.org. This book was released on 2015-05-31 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You are focused, motivated, and believe all things should be done decently and in order (1 Cor. 14:40). Your ministry is very important in the church, as well as in the business world. Because of your God-given gift, and the skills you have likely developed, you should be able to exercise your gift in the organizational end of any ministry setting. Find out more about the gift and the ministry of Administration in this book. Topics include: “What Is Administration?” “Establishing Personal Goals and Priorities,” “Preparing and Implementing Effective Plans,” “Involving and Motivating Others in Ministry,” “Delegating Responsibility and Authority,” “Making the Right Decision at the Right Time,” “Finding Your Place on the Ministry Team,” “Identifying Your Giftedness in Administration.” In addition, you will find “A Two-Year Plan to Begin Thinking Like an Administrator.” Consists of seven chapters and two appendixes to help you develop and use your gift of administration.

Download or read book Your Gift Teaching written by Douglas Porter and published by ChurchGrowth.org. This book was released on 2015-05-31 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You love teaching…and maybe you have discovered that your dominant spiritual gift is the gift of teaching. What now? Use this book to learn more about what the Bible says regarding teaching, gain a better understanding of your role in the body of Christ, discover ways to sharpen your skills, find ideas for using your gift, and even receive a 2-year plan for thinking like a teacher. Topics also include: What Is Teaching? Gathering Data for Effective Teaching, Taking Aim to Focus Your Teaching, Preparing Your Teaching Plan, Choosing Your Own Unique Teaching Style, Measuring Your Effectiveness in Teaching, Finding Your Place on the Ministry Team, and more.

Download or read book Faith s Checkbook written by Charles H. Spurgeon and published by Whitaker House. This book was released on 2017-01-03 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Ask anything in my name, I will do it." (John 14:14) Charles H. Spurgeon supplies daily deposits of God's promises into the reader's personal bank of faith. He urges the reader to view each Bible promise as a check written by God, which can be cashed by personally endorsing it and receiving the gift it represents!

Download or read book God Gifts You written by Shirley Giles Davis and published by Shirley Giles Davis Consulting. This book was released on 2017-08-29 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: God. Gifts. You. takes you on a journey to discover your own unique calling and design. Look at examples of call in Scripture, explore your motivations and interests, and review your gifts, giving new life to your commitments in the workplace, the community, the church, your family, and the world. You are tailor-made by a loving God. You will experience new freedom and bask in God

Download or read book The Gifts of the Spirit written by Derek Prince and published by Whitaker House. This book was released on 2007-06-25 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Powerful Gifts Available to You Everybeliever has been given at least one supernatural gift of the Holy Spirit. Do you know which you have and how to operate in it? Internationally renowned Bible teacher Derek Prince explains that any believer who is not manifesting gifts of the Spirit is living far below the level of God’s provision for his life. Prince reveals how to: Minister to others through the gifts Discern the counterfeit Witness through spiritual gifts Stir up the gift within you One of our greatest necessities in the church today is to demonstrate through the power of the Spirit that Jesus is alive and that His gospel is true. The world needs to see the manifestation of the presence of God. Believers need the ministry of the body of Christ through spiritual gifts. The Gifts of the Spirit reveals how we can fulfill both of these needs—practically and powerfully.

Download or read book The Gift of Prophetic Encouragement written by Debbie Kitterman and published by Chosen Books. This book was released on 2018-08-21 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Change the World around You through a Lifestyle of Encouragement From the beginning God has been communicating with mankind, just as he did when he talked with Adam and Eve in the Garden. Yet far too many people believe that talking with God is extraordinary when, in fact, it should be an ordinary part of our Christian life. Jesus modeled this two-way conversation. He also embraced a lifestyle of encouragement, changing the atmosphere and lives of people everywhere he went. We can do the same. Full of powerful testimonies and practical application, this book will help you break out of your comfort zone and embrace a lifestyle of encouraging others--just as Jesus did. You will learn how to deepen your relationship with God, open a direct line of communication with him, and share his words with others.

Download or read book Cold Case Christianity written by J. Warner Wallace and published by David C Cook. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by an L. A. County homicide detective and former atheist, Cold-Case Christianity examines the claims of the New Testament using the skills and strategies of a hard-to-convince criminal investigator. Christianity could be defined as a “cold case”: it makes a claim about an event from the distant past for which there is little forensic evidence. In Cold-Case Christianity, J. Warner Wallace uses his nationally recognized skills as a homicide detective to look at the evidence and eyewitnesses behind Christian beliefs. Including gripping stories from his career and the visual techniques he developed in the courtroom, Wallace uses illustration to examine the powerful evidence that validates the claims of Christianity. A unique apologetic that speaks to readers’ intense interest in detective stories, Cold-Case Christianity inspires readers to have confidence in Christ as it prepares them to articulate the case for Christianity.

Download or read book Your Gift Evangelism written by Douglas Porter and published by ChurchGrowth.org. This book was released on 2015-05-31 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You are thrilled when someone gives their life to Jesus Christ. You take advantage of every opportunity to share the Gospel with others…and maybe you’ve discovered that your dominant spiritual gift is the gift of evangelism. What now? Use this book to learn more about what the Bible says regarding evangelism, gain a better understanding of your role in the body of Christ, discover ways to sharpen your skills, find ideas for using your gift, and even receive a 2-year plan for thinking like an evangelist.

Download or read book Divine Disruption written by Dr. Tony Evans and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2021-11-09 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: USA Today Bestseller Learn how to work your way through life’s unexpected challenges with grace and find a deeper faith while on your journey. In this biblical and conversational book by Dr. Tony Evans and his four adult children—Chrystal Evans Hurst, Priscilla Shirer, Anthony Evans, and Jonathan Evans—you will hear five insightful perspectives on what it means to hold on to faith when life breaks your heart. We have all been through difficult seasons and times in life when it seems like the hits keep coming and you can barely catch your breath. The Evans family knows what this is like, as they’ve experienced the deep grief of losing eight loved ones in less than two years’ time, including the devastating passing of Lois Evans, the matriarch of the family. In Divine Disruption, Dr. Tony Evans and his children pull back the curtain on their faith-shaking experiences, in order to provide biblical wisdom and practical encouragement for how to deal with the hard, unexpected things we all inevitably face. You’ll walk away with insights on: Why bad things happen despite a good and powerful God Persevering in difficult times and experiencing God’s peace What causes distress in your life—and how to move past it How to keep your faith from being damaged during tough times Join the Evans Family in this unique Kingdom Legacy partnership as they candidly share honest questions they’ve asked, raw emotions they’ve felt, and solutions they’ve learned. Your life may have been interrupted, but you can use that to grow closer to God—and find peace.

Download or read book Your Gifts for Children written by Larry Gilbert and published by . This book was released on 2014-12-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me . . . " (Matt. 19:14) God places immense value on children, and desires them to grow close to Him. This fun, lively illustrated guide uses Bible characters to teach children how they can do just that--by using their special gifts! Fully revised and updated, Your Gifts for Children--formerly called God's Special Gifts for Me--is a proven tool that has helped thousands of families and churches introduce children to their spiritual gifts. Your Gifts for Children covers the "team" gifts based upon nine people from the Bible: Moses the Leader organizes, administers, promotes, leads. Philip the Evangelist leads others to the saving knowledge of Christ. Barnabas the Exhorter motivates others to action, application and purpose. The Widow the Giver releases resources to further the work of the Church. The Good Samaritan the Mercy Shower comforts those in need. Timothy the Shepherd oversees, trains, feeds, coaches & leads.
John the Baptist the Prophet boldly proclaims God's truth. Dorcas the Server provides practical help both physically and spiritually. Aquila and Priscilla the Teachers clearly present the truth of God's Word. Includes: coloring pages offering biblical instruction and illustrations of each gift based on people in the Bible and ends with a brief questionnaire and summary of the gifts, 16-page paperback.

Download or read book The Gift of Prophecy in the New Testament and Today Revised Edition written by Wayne Grudem and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2000-11-07 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does the New Testament teach about the spiritual gift of prophecy? What is it? How does it function? Can evangelical Christians use it in their churches today? This updated, comprehensive work answers such questions and points the way to a renewed understanding of the gift of prophecy—an understanding that suggests how the body of Christ may enjoy one of the Holy Spirit's most edifying gifts without compromising the supremacy of Scripture.