Short Description (2,000 characters, including spaces) Dr. Jerry Cook spent fifty years as a pastor, teaching and writing about the presence of the Holy Spirit and of Christ in everyday life-including speaking in tongues. But in a conversation with a young pastor he realized the need to explain this topic in a practical, accessible way for those who may have only been exposed to it through "shocking" manifestations of fanaticism. In this conversation, the young pastor wondered what the "big deal" was, and when Cook got over his anger at this dismissive assessment, he tackled the concept head-on. Cook first asserts that "It is possible to be a sane, intellectually honest, biblical, and dynamic Christian who is filled with the Holy Spirit, speaks in tongues, and effectually ministers the full life of Christ." He does not shy away from his own doubts and struggles in the church and his personal faith, striving not to create an academic, theoretical work but to ask the right questions and provide genuine, compassionate advice. Here, find practical, Biblical answers to the questions of the young pastor and of other Christians who have struggled with this concept. Examine six significant events, from the in-breaking of God through the birth, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus, ending with the day of Pentecost. Follow the radical relocation of God from "out there" to "with us" to "in us," and visualize the remarkable implications of this radical move to the Christian's everyday life. Examine the church and the manifestation of Christ in its structure, power, and gathering. Do not wonder what Jesus would do, but ask the radical question of who he would be. What does a practical, post-modern Spirit-filled Christian look like? How is Jesus made visible in everyday living, and why is it important? Who is the church, really? In accessible terms, Cook explains that we are not just to do what Jesus would do, but rather to be who Jesus would be. In this way, we can bring visibility to His presence and access to His life and hope.

The first in a series of monographs for servant leaders on difficult leadership challenges common to all types of organizations. Using historical, personal and Biblical examples, My Betrayer examines betrayal by the leader, betrayal by a follower, and perceived betrayal and how to turn betrayal into an opportunity for growth. Trust is essential for people living or working together-whether in a family, a business, or a church. It is often the breakdown of trust that, like a cancer, eats the heart out of organizations. Betrayal is a deliberate breaking of trust and one of the most hurtful actions that one person can inflict upon another. This is especially true when it involves a loved one or close associate. My Betrayer will teach you the steps to take when you encounter betrayal, especially when it comes from a loved one, and how to turn from crippling emotional pain to victory through forgiveness.

Building Bridges During the Interim helps lay, congregational leaders understand the dynamics of congregations during the interim. Lay leaders can make a difference in guiding their respective congregations through the interim. Each search committee is different. The same is true of congregations during the interim. Interims are different for different congregations. Yet, most congregations during the interim have similarities. Interims differ in different congregations because each congregation has its own polity, history, demographic, size, and leadership. This workbook seeks to helps the lay leader answer two questions regarding the interim: 1. What can I expect? 2. What can I do? Building Bridges During the Interim will help lay leaders discern answers to these questions and provide helpful leadership during the critical time of interim.

Embrace A New Dimension Of Leadership

As a Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur you are called to be a leader in the marketplace, truly impacting lives and advancing the Kingdom of God through your business.

In this book, author David A. Burrus reveals 7 key principles that will transform your life in every area of leadership that God has called you to. Filled with memorable stories from Burrus' personal life as well as from the Word of God, you will be inspired, challenged, and compelled to action to flow in the fullness of your God-given potential and capability.

About The Author

David A. Burrus is a pastor, teacher, motivational speaker, philanthropist, and Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur. He addresses thousands of people each year on personal and professional development. His vision as an extraordinary leader is to get people from where they are to where they never have been.

The primary objective of this volume is to convey the research, observations, and recommendations resulting from my doctoral project. The focus is the preparation of pastors for effectual, long-term service in rural churches. The research for this endeavor centered on the churches and ministers of The Assemblies of God. Although the study took place in Alaska, the data suggests the recommended process could be adapted to a wide range of cultural environments. The study involved assessing the effectual development of Alaska Native pastors with the intent of making recommendations based on the data which was collected and analyzed. Inquiry focused on cultural, organizational, delivery system, and curricular factors pertinent to pastoral development in rural Alaska. I examined Alaskan educational institutions and religious organizations for relevant models regarding preparation of pastors in rural Alaska. Data collection included surveys administered to representative rural Alaskan congregations. Additional information came from interviews with Alaska Native pastors, village elders, as well as institutional and denominational educators. The presentation of my findings to denominational leaders provided a foundation for collaboration leading to changes deemed appropriate to the effectual preparation of Native pastors for rural Alaska. The final section of the book reveals my recommendations as well as recent developments reflecting those observations.

The goal of this book is to lay biblical foundations concerning the discovery of your gifts, the development of them, and the practical implementation of those gifts. It is truth that is simple, attainable, and applicable. It is my goal to present truth in such a way that you are moved beyond intellectual assent to application, which transforms our character and manner of life.

While the Catholic Church is languishing in much of the West, by contrast it flourishes across Africa. Despite this, most African Church leaders remain unknown in the West, even among better informed Catholics. Sally Ninham's timely book remedies this via her in-depth interviews with a cross section of Africa's senior Catholic churchmen. Their stories provide first-hand insights into the religious, political, social and economic situations in their countries. Some of these leaders have played key roles in the midst of political turmoil, civil wars, rampant corruption and extreme poverty. Dr Ninham, who travelled around Africa for the interviews, believes some "have perhaps already earned the right to stand alongside such Western heroes as Martin Luther King, Franklin Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. They are men who have committed their lives to justice, to freedom and to humanity without pausing for breath."

"Learn how to lead out of who you are, and less out of who others expect you to be."

In his inaugural book, Leading by Being and Doing, Dr. Sam Rockwell provides Christian leaders with the necessary spiritual groundwork and practical tools to create an authentic and resilient ministry that will stand the test of time.

"Integrating being and doing brings life into focus. They must never be separated or inverted. Dr. Rockwell gives us a brilliant guide to help accomplish this delicate balance." -Jerry Cook, author of the national bestseller, "Love, Acceptance and Forgiveness"

"In this study of leadership, Sam Rockwell has given us hope for our own narratives and has given us a proven way to catalyze authenticity in others by being real as described in these pages. As an educator and trainer I have finally found a book that speaks to what makes a leader's brokenness redemptive." -Dr. Joseph Umidi, Professor, Regent University, author of "Transformational Coaching"

"Leading by Being and Doing covers the high points of spiritual leadership for those who would build movements rather than merely a following." -Ralph Moore, author of "How to Multiply Your Church and Making Disciples"

Rockwell writes, " "This book is both personal and practical in that it was written mostly as a response to very real dilemmas and questions spiritual leaders grapple with on a daily basis: 'What am I supposed to be accomplishing? How is this measured? What will last over time? How do I start?'" Dr. Rockwell balances these practical issues with sage advice: "'It is not our cleverness that makes a lasting impact, but our unadorned self.'""

Leading by Being and Doing will encourage and empower you to find your true self and identify your own voice. You will discover how to lead out of who you are, and less out of who others expect you to be.

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Sam Rockwell (PhD) has served as pastor, professor, and professional consultant to both church and business leaders in 30 countries on 6 continents. He is the director of Gateway Collegium, an innovative education program that combines life coaching, online courses, and leadership training events.

Sam is adjunct professor at the University of Colorado (Boulder), Pepperdine University, Life Pacific College, and Kings University.

He is married to Deterri, and they have four children, Grace, Jasmine, Josh, and Jake. They live in Denver, Colorado.

Leadership makes a difference. Leaders directly impact the success or failure of any group or church. Excellent leaders direct churches to successfully accomplish their goals, fulfill their missions, and create a vibrant fellowship of believers who significantly influence their communities for Christ. Poor leaders can undermine the mission of a church, devastate the reputation of a fellowship, and sometimes dissolve the ministries of a congregation. The effects of average leaders are variable. They often allow churches to limp along, to become routine, even stale, or to just survive from week to week. Many factors challenge churches already, and ineffective leadership can make those challenges even more difficult to conquer.

A primary reason why leaders struggle so often is a lack of understanding and training in the basic principles of genuine leadership. Further confounding this lack of understanding is the promotion of contemporary philosophies about leadership that can distort those basic concepts of leadership. This ignorance is not the fault of pastors who have a sincere desire to lead effectively, but the training in leadership at many seminaries is often limited. Leadership at the Crossroads addresses some of those concerns. What is leadership? What leadership style works best? How can ministers more effectively motivate their congregations? How can pastors direct the planning process, promote decision making, properly delegate responsibilities, and initiate change? What methods are effective in conflict resolution? These questions, as well as others, are addressed in Leadership at the Crossroads.

What is your church really teaching and practicing concerning Christian marriage? The truth might surprise you. It certainly serves as a wake up call to church leaders that we MUST be intentional about helping our married folk. Bill Perkins, Preaching Minister, Central Church of Christ Athens, AL Danny's writing is skillful as well as engaging. Read five pages and you'll be hooked. Read the whole book and you'll start looking for ways to change how your church ministers to couples. Dale Jenkins, Evangelist/Pulpit Minister Spring Meadows Church of Christ Spring Hill, TN It's a great book. We have to educate others on this topic and this] book will be instrumental in doing just that. Jennifer Garcia, Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Association of Marriage and Family Ministries I want to get a copy into the hands of every eldership, elder board, and person I know who has a heart for marriage ministry. What a needed volume John Conger, PhD, CFLE Family and Consumer Sciences Lipscomb University Dr. Camp offers as assessment process whereby churches are able to explore the local church's thought, feelings, and theology of marriage. Dr. Camp is helping us build a bridge between church and theology of marriage. Nathan Pickard, Preaching Minister Newmarket Church of Christ Ontario, Canada Dr. Daniel Camp and his wife Lisa have three children; two daughters and a son. After earning a B.A. degree from Lipscomb University, he served as a youth and family minister in Portland, TN. He is currently serving as the Family Life Minister at the Smyrna Church of Christ in Smyrna, TN. In addition to a B.A., Dr. Camp earned a Master of Arts in Religion and a Master of Divinity degree from Lipscomb University and completed a Doctor of Ministry degree at Abilene Christian University, focusing on the theology and ecclesiology of marriage. He is the co-director and co-founder of Remembering Our First Love Marriage Ministries, and The Marriage Blog (www.rememberingourfirstlove.blogspot.com) which is his weekly post for helping couples have a better marriage. Dr. Camp has a passion for helping churches reclaim Christ-centered marriage as a powerful witness of the goodness of God in our world.

Unstoppable Kingdom is about an apostolic people creating a culture where entire cities can be loved into the kingdom. It's about creating an apostolic leadership culture; where the beliefs, values and behaviors of heaven, as represented and modeled by apostles and apostolic teams, become characteristic of a community of people who are being activated to bring sustainable transformation to entire regions. This book is an inspirational, revelational, theological and experiential look at what it will take for the Body of Christ to live "on earth as it is in heaven."

"How do I forgive the church?" is an interesting question. Many ask it. Many can't answer it. Abuse by a church leader is horrendous and evil. It often goes outside of anything we ever thought or imagined a pastor or church leader could do. The very persons we thought we could trust betray by abusing.

Are you familiar with what abuse in the context of the church looks like? Child sexual abuse, sexual assault, physical and emotional abuse, breaching confidentiality, undue influence, fraud, defamation, and clergy malpractice are some examples. When trust is betrayed because of wrongful behavior by a church leader, confusion, harm, and anger set in.

Faced with the effects of abuse, a victim is torn about how to recover and heal. Sleepless nights, fears, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, fatigue, low energy, and irritability are all common symptoms of abuse. Because of the abuse, relationship issues, fears of intimacy, family problems, and shame are thrust into the victim's life and she struggles with how to handle the problems. Pair that up with the abuser being a church leader, and the entire process for recovery, healing, and forgiveness exceeds most people's understanding. Life that was once simple and good now becomes something that is nearly impossible to handle.

"Forgiving the Church" helps church leaders, church members, and faith communities understand what abuse looks like and how churches have a responsibility to help victims forgive. It provides stories and examples of how the church abuses and gives ideas for how to help victims begin the process of forgiveness. Although it is the victim's responsibility to forgive, the church should take specific actions to help ensure a greater possibility that the victim can begin the forgiveness process.

Church leaders, this book will help you understand abuse in the church and what you should do to help victims begin the process of forgiveness. Victims, this book will help you begin to understand how you can start the forgiveness process when you've been abused by the church.

Everything rises and falls on leadership. The success, failures of anyone, company, organization, society, rests primarily on the leadership. Everyone is seeking answers, people want to know which way to go, and they need direction. We have many followers but few leaders. The objective of this book is to explore leadership principles that transcends all ages and fits into any society, culture in its application. Principles that have been tested and proven all through the ages of mankind and is still very relevant today is explored. This book will help upcoming, and seasoned ministers of the gospel to sharpen their leadership skill. It can be used as a manual for equipping church workers as well.

Have you ever thought that you could never live a life of faith like the heroes in the Bible? Caleb was an ordinary man. He wasn't a preacher, a politician, a CEO, or a first responder. He wasn't famous. He wasn't even a hero "He was an ordinary man living an extraordinary life not because of anything in himself or in his circumstances but solely because of his relationship to his God. We look at such men in public life and say, 'Surely God does not expect me to live as they.' If in the dawn of the spiritual history of God's people such an overcomer as Caleb could shine forth with such brilliancy what excuse can there possibly be to those of us living near the midnight hour of the time of Christ's church on earth?" "Caleb calls and challenges us. 'Let us go up at once and possess it: for we are well able to overcome it.' Will you respond to the call and accept the challenge of Caleb the Overcomer?"

This is the second book in the "sheep attack series." After publishing the best selling "When Sheep Attack" the conversation around a handful of antagonists attacking pastors and dividing congregations has increased. This follow up book expands the original 25 case studies to over 200 including clergy of virtually every denomination, music ministers, other lay professionals and lay leaders. This book is needed because educating denominational lay leaders and healthy parish leaders on this behavior is the first line of defense. In this book, Doctor Maynard exposes the essential staff catalyst that fuels an attack on pastors. He also lists a six point plan that has proven successful in stopping sheep attacks. The book is written in a format that can be easily adapted to vestry and board study. Examples of steps parish boards need to take to assist with clergy health and wellness are included. There are also examples of non-triangulation covenants every vestry and board should adopt. Other topics included: Defining leadership styles, Sabbaticals a two-edged sword, The quicksand around parish day schools, Why it is inevitable someone will be ejected from the congregational system after a sheep attack and others.

About the Contributor(s): Nimi Wariboko, a former investment banker, is the Katherine B. Stuart Professor of Christian Ethics at Andover Newton Theological School. He is author of God and Money: A Theology of Money in a Globalizing World (2008) and The Depth and Destiny of Work: An African Theological Interpretation (2008).