Books For Those In The Ministry

Leadership. Shepherding. Servanthood. What do they mean to you? In I Corinthians 12:5 the Bible tells us that the Spirit gives the gift of administration. The concept behind this word is a person "who steers or rows a boat". Its meaning is to get the ship to its destination. Real shepherds are leaders with foresight, wisdom, and who are able to bring their sheep with them. Are you called to a leadership position in...

Revised and updated to reflect the most current psychiatric and psychological industry standards. Psychological terms are used in everyday conversations, and not always with the correct meaning. When a Christian needs to know the practical implications of a term, this book is the most biblical and understandable resource available. The Bible's teaching on each issue is clearly presented, along with extensive...

Are you ministering to someone whose trauma of sexual abuse has shattered their trust in God? Do you see them wrestling with the dichotomy between what they are told about God and the bitter fact of their wounds? If the abuse happened when they were a child, they may have a particularly fractured understanding of trust, truth, and love. How can you begin to reach out to them? What do you need to understand about...

Pastors and church personnel often struggle to apply intentional and appropriate doses of both biblical grace and stringent accountability to victims and perpetrators of child sexual abuse. Churches can regularly be prone to turn the tables on survivors by applying a heavy dosage of conviction to victims and misguided clemency toward perpetrators. The mishandling of abuse incidents in the church will drive victims...