Ministry Is . . . How to Serve Jesus with Passion and Confidence

by Earley, Dave; Gutiérrez, Ben

• ISBN13: 9781433670589
• ISBN10: 1433670585
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-08-01
• Publisher: B&H Academic

Summary

What is ministry? Ministry is casting crowns at the feet of the Worthy One. It is the overflow of your relationship with Jesus. It is washing feet, loving people, making disciples, and more. In dozens of brief yet powerful chapters,Ministry Is . . .presents an actionable Bible-based guide to serving God in the local church. The insights here from authors Dave Earley and Ben Gutierrez are perfect for those considering church ministry as a vocation and applicable to anyone desiring to serve intentionally through the church. With every entry, they stay laser focused on making the reader "a spiritual change agent, a difference maker, and impact player for Jesus Christ." Endorsements "This book is like a pastoral pep talk. It'll challenge the way you think and lead." Mark Batterson, author,In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day "I can't think of two young men more qualified to write a best-selling book on the topic How to Serve Jesus with Passion and Confidence." Elmer L. Towns, vice president, Liberty University "The authors are in 'Game On!' mode in every chapter. They know that a great church isnOt about having great big talent, but leaders whom have great big servant hearts." John Hull, president/CEO, EQUIP

Author Biography

Dave Earley is chairman of the Department of Pastoral Ministries and Church Expansion as well as director of both the Center for Ministry Training and Center for Church Planting at Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Ben Gutierrez is dean of Liberty University Online as well as chairman and professor of Pastoral Leadership at Liberty University.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
The Meaning of Ministry
Leaving a Trail of Dust	p. 7
Getting Your Ears Pierced for Jesus	p. 16
A Mission of Mercy	p. 26
Giving Headaches to Hell	p. 34
Joining the Jesus Discipleship Academy	p. 42
The Motives of Ministry
Loving the Bride of Christ	p. 55
Shouting the Worthiness of Jesus	p. 64
The Overflow of Your Relationship with Jesus	p. 74
Living Forever Grateful for His Appointment	p. 84
Taking Your Turn	p. 93
The Essentials of Ministry
Saying ôHere Am I Send Meö	p. 105
Responding to the Call of God	p. 114
Living a Life of Payer	p. 125
Maintaining an Eternal Perspective	p. 135
Refusing to Coast	p. 144
Loving People	p. 154
A Life without Compromise	p. 163
Loyalty to the Truth	p. 172
Living Up to Your Name	p. 181
Keeping the Obedience Bar High	p. 189
The Manner of Ministry
urning Your Hurts into Helps	p. 201
Partnering with the Holy Spirit	p. 211
Engaging with Encouragement	p. 222
Confronting Sin	p. 231
Balancing the Busyness	p. 240
Being Content Instead of Being Competitive	p. 248
The Methods of Ministry
Praying for Those You Serve	p. 259
Mentoring and Multiplying Disciples	p. 271
Leading Small Groups	p. 281
Biblically Balanced Preaching and Teaching	p. 292
Creating a Culture of Accountability	p. 301
Conclusion	p. 310
Index	p. 311
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