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Caring for Widows

Ministering God's Grace

by Brian Croft, Austin Walker ...

Narrated by Brian Conover ...

Unabridged

3 hours 10 min

As far as God is concerned, widows are the special object of his protection and care.Caring for widows is a key responsibility of the church, but it’s easily overlooked. This book explores the biblical exhortation to care for widows, then offers practical guidance for ensuring that widows receive the support they need. The pastoral experience of the authors shines through in every chapter, ... Read more

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As far as God is concerned, widows are the special object of his protection and care.Caring for widows is a key responsibility of the church, but it’s easily overlooked. This book explores the biblical exhortation to care for widows, then offers practical guidance for ensuring that widows receive the support they need. The pastoral experience of the authors shines through in every chapter,
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Prepare Them to Shepherd

Test, Train, Affirm, and Send the Next Generation of Pastors

by Brian Croft ...

Series series Practical Shepherding Series
Are You Called to Ministry?Those who are involved in full-time ministry often say they have been “called” to do what they do. But what does that mean? Who does the “calling,” and how is it received?In Prepare Them to Shepherd, pastor Brian Croft unpacks the biblical model for preparing individuals for full-time ministry. In the past, training and sending individuals into full-time pastoral ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Are You Called to Ministry?Those who are involved in full-time ministry often say they have been “called” to do what they do. But what does that mean? Who does the “calling,” and how is it received?In Prepare Them to Shepherd, pastor Brian Croft unpacks the biblical model for preparing individuals for full-time ministry. In the past, training and sending individuals into full-time pastoral
... Read more
Gather God's People

Understand, Plan, and Lead Worship in Your Local Church

by Brian Croft, Brian Croft, Jason Adkins ...

Series series Practical Shepherding Series
“God is spirit, and his worshippers must worship in spirit and in truth” (John 4:24). The Bible tells us that we are to worship the Lord, that we were created for this purpose. But what is true worship? What does the Bible teach about the right—and the wrong—ways to worship God? In this book, pastors Brian Croft and Jason Adkins unpack a biblical theology of worship, discuss the practical matters ... Read more

$8.99 USD

“God is spirit, and his worshippers must worship in spirit and in truth” (John 4:24). The Bible tells us that we are to worship the Lord, that we were created for this purpose. But what is true worship? What does the Bible teach about the right—and the wrong—ways to worship God? In this book, pastors Brian Croft and Jason Adkins unpack a biblical theology of worship, discuss the practical matters
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Conduct Gospel-Centered Funerals

Applying the Gospel at the Unique Challenges of Death

by Brian Croft, Phil A. Newton ...

Series series Practical Shepherding Series
Bring Gospel Hope in the Midst of DeathThe phone rings: “Pastor, can you do my mother’s funeral?” Or, “Please help us—our baby just died.” Death comes unexpectedly, giving you two to three days of time to prepare a sermon—in the midst of caring for a grieving family. This helpful book walks a pastor through the logistics of memorial services, burials, and working with funeral homes—using the four ... Read more

$8.49 USD

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Bring Gospel Hope in the Midst of DeathThe phone rings: “Pastor, can you do my mother’s funeral?” Or, “Please help us—our baby just died.” Death comes unexpectedly, giving you two to three days of time to prepare a sermon—in the midst of caring for a grieving family. This helpful book walks a pastor through the logistics of memorial services, burials, and working with funeral homes—using the four
... Read more

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The Pastor's Family

Shepherding Your Family through the Challenges of Pastoral Ministry

by Brian Croft, Cara Croft ...

Pastoral ministry is more challenging than ever with unique, complicated burdens and expectations some have not experienced in previous generations. Because of this, the number of pastors who start with a great zeal for the work, quickly crash and burn and are left with a battered faith and family. This book seeks to identify those unique challenges, diagnose the problem, propose a biblical ... Read more

$12.99 USD

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Pastoral ministry is more challenging than ever with unique, complicated burdens and expectations some have not experienced in previous generations. Because of this, the number of pastors who start with a great zeal for the work, quickly crash and burn and are left with a battered faith and family. This book seeks to identify those unique challenges, diagnose the problem, propose a biblical
... Read more

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Visit the Sick

Ministering God’s Grace in Times of Illness

by Brian Croft ...

Series series Practical Shepherding Series
How Do You Care for the Sick?Here’s How.One of the marks of the ministry of Jesus is his compassionate care for the sick. Jesus brought healing and hope to individuals struggling with life-debilitating illnesses. Ministry to the sick should also be a mark of his followers, but in many churches today it is neglected or pushed to the periphery of ministry concerns.To counter our modern tendency to ... Read more

$9.99 USD

How Do You Care for the Sick?Here’s How.One of the marks of the ministry of Jesus is his compassionate care for the sick. Jesus brought healing and hope to individuals struggling with life-debilitating illnesses. Ministry to the sick should also be a mark of his followers, but in many churches today it is neglected or pushed to the periphery of ministry concerns.To counter our modern tendency to
... Read more
Comfort the Grieving

Ministering God's Grace in Times of Loss

by Paul Tautges, Brian Croft ...

Series series Practical Shepherding Series
Until the end of time, when the curse of sin is finally removed, suffering will be a large part of the human experience and a large part of that suffering will be walking through the painful reality of death. 'Death,' writes Paul Tautges, 'provides a natural opportunity not only for ministry to others, but also for personal growth in ministers.' Those who shepherd others through the pain and loss ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Until the end of time, when the curse of sin is finally removed, suffering will be a large part of the human experience and a large part of that suffering will be walking through the painful reality of death. 'Death,' writes Paul Tautges, 'provides a natural opportunity not only for ministry to others, but also for personal growth in ministers.' Those who shepherd others through the pain and loss
... Read more
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The Pastor's Family

Shepherding Your Family through the Challenges of Pastoral Ministry

by Brian Croft, Cara Croft ...

Narrated by Holly Watson ...

Unabridged

4 hours 9 min

Featuring insights from the perspective of both a pastor and his wife—The Pastor’s Family identifies the complicated burdens and expectations ministry brings to the life of a family. Brian and Cara Croft identify the unique challenges that pastors face as husbands and fathers. They also discuss the difficulties and joys of being a pastor’s wife and offer practical advice on raising children in a ... Read more

$20.99 USD

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Featuring insights from the perspective of both a pastor and his wife—The Pastor’s Family identifies the complicated burdens and expectations ministry brings to the life of a family. Brian and Cara Croft identify the unique challenges that pastors face as husbands and fathers. They also discuss the difficulties and joys of being a pastor’s wife and offer practical advice on raising children in a
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The Pastor's Ministry

Biblical Priorities for Faithful Shepherds

by Brian Croft ...

Narrated by Jeff Durham, Rick N. Jones ...

Unabridged

6 hours 29 min

Every pastor struggles with demands for his time, and how to determine priorities in ministry. Some choose to respond to the most urgent needs, while others seek a more balanced and intentional approach. But what determines these priorities? Where should a busy pastor look for wisdom in making decisions?In the Pastor’s Ministry, pastor and author Brian Croft looks to the Scriptures to determine ... Read more

$23.99 USD

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Every pastor struggles with demands for his time, and how to determine priorities in ministry. Some choose to respond to the most urgent needs, while others seek a more balanced and intentional approach. But what determines these priorities? Where should a busy pastor look for wisdom in making decisions?In the Pastor’s Ministry, pastor and author Brian Croft looks to the Scriptures to determine
... Read more

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The Unhurried Pastor

Redefining Productivity for a More Sustainable Ministry

by Brian Croft, Ronnie Martin ...

Narrated by Brian Conover ...

Unabridged

4 hours 50 min

Helps pastors adopt an approach to ministry that is effective, enjoyable, and sustainable.Being a pastor is not a regular 9-to-5 job. There is an unending list of important things to do as you seek to serve others sacrificially. The demands of ministry make it difficult to find a healthy rhythm of life and work, and can leave you running on empty. How can we develop a sustainable pattern of ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Helps pastors adopt an approach to ministry that is effective, enjoyable, and sustainable.Being a pastor is not a regular 9-to-5 job. There is an unending list of important things to do as you seek to serve others sacrificially. The demands of ministry make it difficult to find a healthy rhythm of life and work, and can leave you running on empty. How can we develop a sustainable pattern of
... Read more
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Conduct Gospel-Centered Funerals

Applying the Gospel at the Unique Challenges of Death

by Brian Croft, Phil A. Newton ...

Narrated by Jeff Durham ...

Series series Practical Shepherding Series
Unabridged

3 hours 15 min

Bring Gospel Hope in the Midst of DeathThe phone rings: “Pastor, can you do my mother’s funeral?” Or, “Please help us—our baby just died.” Death comes unexpectedly, giving you two to three days of time to prepare a sermon—in the midst of caring for a grieving family. This helpful book walks a pastor through the logistics of memorial services, burials, and working with funeral homes—using the four ... Read more

$18.99 USD

Also available as: eBook

Bring Gospel Hope in the Midst of DeathThe phone rings: “Pastor, can you do my mother’s funeral?” Or, “Please help us—our baby just died.” Death comes unexpectedly, giving you two to three days of time to prepare a sermon—in the midst of caring for a grieving family. This helpful book walks a pastor through the logistics of memorial services, burials, and working with funeral homes—using the four
... Read more

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Gospel Conversations

How to Care Like Christ

by Robert W. Kellemen ...

Narrated by Tim Lundeen ...

Series series Equipping Biblical Counselors
Unabridged

10 hours 36 min

How does a person learn to counsel others with the truth of God’s Word? Bob Kellemen believes that the best way to learn counseling is by doing it—by giving and receiving biblical counseling in the context of real, raw Christian community.Gospel Conversations explores the four compass-points of biblical counseling:Sustaining: “It’s Normal to Hurt.”Healing: “It’s Possible to Hope.”Reconciling: “It ... Read more

$29.99 USD

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How does a person learn to counsel others with the truth of God’s Word? Bob Kellemen believes that the best way to learn counseling is by doing it—by giving and receiving biblical counseling in the context of real, raw Christian community.Gospel Conversations explores the four compass-points of biblical counseling:Sustaining: “It’s Normal to Hurt.”Healing: “It’s Possible to Hope.”Reconciling: “It
... Read more

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