Ministry Plan

According to one research program, anxiety-related issues are the number one mental health problem among women and are second only to alcohol and drug abuse among men. Stress-related ailments cost the nation $300 billion every year in medical bills and lost productivity. And use of sedative drugs like Xanax and Valium have skyrocketed in the last 15 years. Even students are feeling it. One psychologist reports that the average high school kid today has the same level of anxiety as the average psychiatric patient in the early 1950s.

In Serpent Crusher, Jeff Voth offers his listeners a Christocentric response to common challenges that plague and crush men today. This response provides applicable insights from the lives of historical figures, biblical heroes, and Jesus Christ himself, the ultimate serpent crusher.

YES, WOMEN CAN PREACH: Setting Women Free to Fulfill God’s Call Unleash the Divine Destiny Written in Your Soul In this transformative and unapologetic work, the author blazes a trail through Scripture, delivering irrefutable biblical evidence that women of God are not only permitted but called to preach. This is no timid plea to appease skeptics—it’s a clarion call, a chain-breaking revelation drenched in truth, designed to shatter the shackles of religious dogma that have silenced sisters in Christ for far too long. For generations, opponents of women in ministry have clung to a ...

Pastors and ministry leaders need a holistic framework for welcoming children and adults of all abilities—an approach that is rooted deeply in theology, applicable within every congregational size, denomination, and context, and practical enough to begin tomorrow. The “Everyone Welcome” sign outside church buildings too often comes with an invisible asterisk. Children and adults with varied physical, behavioral, intellectual, and socio-emotional abilities and needs are often excluded from the corporate worship conversation with God and the opportunity to live in community among ...

The most important question for Christians is “How to live the Christian life? The focus of this booklet is on the seven essential aspects of a Christian life that will glorify God and fulfill God’s purpose/plans for the Christian. A practical, Bible-based, template-grid of the critical components of a Spiritually maturity and ministering life is used and includes: a) vision, b) motivation, c) developing maturity in relationships with the Father, Son, Holy Spirit, believers, and unbelievers, d) ministry in prayer, Spiritual gifts, vocation, and all roles of life, e) being an overcomer ...

Online church is the new front door to visitors. Is your church connecting effectively with people behind the screen? When the pandemic forced congregations to set up online services in record time, people thought it would be temporary. But for too many, online church has become a staple, the new front door for visitors. But what does this mean for congregations who struggle to effectively reach online guests? Is it possible to create a connected virtual experience that fosters Christian community and enhances our faith? In Visiting Online Church: A Journey Exploring Effective Digital ...

Most books on biblical prophecy are filled with doom and gloom. Their focus is on the cataclysmic events foretold in Scripture: wars, famines, floods, and earthquakes will rock Planet Earth in its last days, right up to Armageddon and the personal return of Jesus Christ.

"The Principles of Godly Success" is a biblically based life skills curriculum that emphasizes the importance of meditating on God's Word and seeking His will. The book encourages readers to embed biblical life skills in their subconscious through repetitive meditation and obedience to God's Word. It highlights that true success is not measured by income and fame, but by living a life dedicated to following Christ. The author suggests using one's imagination to role-play the principles in various situations to develop faith and confidence. This book offers practical advice on applying life ...

Have you been putting off that trip of a lifetime hoping for a special someone to accompany you? Do you find yourself getting bored with the same old girls' weekends? Are you hesitant to step out of your comfort zone, plan a solo vacation, and just go? From pastries in Vienna to becoming a tourist in your own town and all points in between, this travel memoir and guidebook will inspire you to seek romance and adventure on your own terms. You will also get practical advice on how to stay safe while traveling single, create a budget, prepare and pack efficiently, and more.

This is a dynamite little audiobook covering every aspect of Fatima—the story, the message, the meaning for today. Over seven million copies sold in all editions! Fatima is the hope of the world! Tells about the prophecies, some of which have already come to pass. There were three secrets confided to three shepherd children—the third of which was supposed to be revealed by 1960—the eve of Vatican II.

This book is a prophetic vision of the end-times church. By comparing biblical accounts of Zerubbabel, Haggai, Zechariah, and Melchizedek, with recent global events, this book unlocks biblical secrets regarding these last days, preparing you to walk in the fullness of your destiny. The call is clear: If the people of God are to bring about outpouring and revival, we must learn to function in our biblical roles as priests and kings, ministering before the Lord and boldly carrying His Kingdom into society.

Today's Christian family is under attack. It is experiencing an aggressive, culturally progressive bombardment unlike any other we have witnessed in our lifetime. A key focus of this secular barrage on the Christian home is the parent/child relationship. Unbiblical cultural values and attitudes have invaded many believing families, threatening to diminish, divide, and destroy the bond that God desires for parents and children.

People are leaving or changing churches at a record pace, and we have to ask a very important question—when should we NOT leave a church? Certainly, there are reasons when it’s time to leave a church, and when done so in a healthy manner, it can be a glorious transition for all involved. There’s a celebration of the promotion that all in the church community can participate in. The process of leaving a church is equally as important as the reason for leaving.

Too many think that the day we become born again, God turns us loose to somehow evolve into mature Christians. On the contrary, He has a plan for our success, and the gates define that - step by step, experience by experience, truth by truth. God’s Plan for Our Success Nehemiah’s Way: Rebuilding the Gates in Your Christian Journey is a unique look at how the 10 gates described in the Book of Nehemiah affect your life. Gates are crucial for you to walk through and understand, making your daily hike more successful.

"Prayerfully Expectant" is a 14-day guided journey designed to help single women prepare for their future husbands through intentional prayer, self-reflection, and spiritual growth. Each day, you will be led through a focused prayer topic, biblical wisdom, and journal prompts to deepen your connection with God and align your desires with His perfect plan. This guide is more than just praying for a husband—it’s about becoming the woman God has called you to be. You will spend time healing from past wounds, identifying areas for personal growth, breaking free from limiting beliefs, and ...

This publication is not about the functions of gifts and ministries, but it explains God’s plan for them. Without a proper understanding, ministry in the Kingdom is ineffective. In this brief study, we will establish an understanding for God’s mandate for ministry. God created the world by His spoken word and His divine power. He does not need mankind to do anything. However, God used men and women from the beginning to accomplish His will in the earth. Thus, if God chooses to use us, He knows His ultimate reason for doing so. We must understand that when God calls, anoints, and gives ...

In this Bible overview, Charles Shefler outlines God’s entire plan, from start to eternal finish, showing how all nations will be redeemed through Israel and the Jewish Messiah, Yeshua (Jesus). Its simple, everyday language will help you better understand the Bible, as well as Israel's vital role in the things to come.

That nagging thought drove William Kirkwood to develop this primer on worship for all lead pastors and worship planners who have wondered the same thing. Most pastors come out of seminary with little training in worship yet are ultimately responsible for the worship life of their church. Most worship planners/leaders have musical and leadership skills but little theological background in worship. Kirkwood brings his decades of worship leading experience and education from the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies in this timely book.

In this anthology, "Chosen for a Purpose," we delve into the lives of six remarkable individuals who dared to ask these questions and, in doing so, discovered the powerful truth that there is a purpose for every trial, every challenge, and every seemingly insurmountable obstacle. It may appear as though we're losing, but in reality, we are being positioned for a victory far greater than we could have imagined.

As cofounder and senior pastor of Hillsong Church and founder of The Colour Sisterhood, Bobbie Houston paints a vision of God's plan for women of all ages and backgrounds to flourish, empower each other, and unite to change the world. We don't need to look far to realize that not all women live with the same opportunities and confidence. The Sisterhood invites women to explore and expand what they believe about God, themselves, and their responsibility to the world around them.