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Every church leader knows the qualifications for elders and deacons that are spelled out in the Bible, but actually finding other leaders who fulfill the biblical qualifications can be difficult.
Thabiti Anyabwile writes from his expertise as a pastor and elder, showing how to identify and reproduce legitimate leaders and willing servants throughout the ranks of the local church. Balancing thoughtful analysis of pertinent passages with thorough application for practical use in a contemporary context, Anyabwile answers the questions, “Who should we look for to lead and serve in the church?” and “What should they do to fulfill their calling?”
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Written in the same warm, accessible style as Richard Foster's best-selling Celebration of Discipline, Freedom of Simplicity articulates a creative, more human style of living and points the way for Christians to make their lives "models of simplicity."
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4 out of 5 stars
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Challenging and provoking
- By Kindle Customer on 05-27-09
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Following God Fully
- An Introduction to the Puritans
- By: Joel R. Beeke, Michael Reeves
- Narrated by: Bob Souer
- Length: 4 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 58
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 51
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Story5 out of 5 stars 50
The Puritans, as a body, have done more to elevate the national character than any class of Englishmen that ever lived. Ardent lovers of civil liberty, and ready to die in its defense - mighty at the council board, and no less mighty in the battlefield - feared abroad throughout Europe, and invincible at home while united - great with their pens, and no less great with their swords - fearing God very much, and fearing men very little - they were a generation of men who have never received from their country the honor that they deserve.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great book!
- By Daniel on 07-20-20
By: Joel R. Beeke, and others
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Prayer
- How Praying Together Shapes the Church (9Marks: Building Healthy Churches)
- By: John Onwuchekwa
- Narrated by: JD Jackson
- Length: 3 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 23
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 18
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Story5 out of 5 stars 18
Prayer is as necessary to the Christian as breathing is to the human body - but it often doesn't come quite as naturally. In fact, prayer in the church often gets subtly pushed to the side in favor of pragmatic practices that promise tangible results. This book focuses on the necessity of regular prayer as a central practice in the local church - awakening us to the need and blessing of corporate prayer by examining what Jesus taught about prayer, how the first Christians approached prayer, and how to prioritize prayer in our congregations.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Breathing Treatment for the Spiritually Asthmatic
- By David C on 06-28-23
By: John Onwuchekwa
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The 10 Greatest Struggles of Your Life
- Finding Freedom in God's Commands
- By: Colin S. Smith
- Narrated by: Colin S. Smith
- Length: 4 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 22
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 21
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Story5 out of 5 stars 21
Every day is full of struggles. We struggle with time; with truth; with authority; with finding peace, purity, and contentment; with our words, thoughts, and actions - and that's just the beginning! Does God speak to us about these daily tests? Is there hope in the struggle? The answer, of course, is yes - but where God speaks about them may surprise you.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Worth a 2nd (3rd, etc) listen.
- By J. Forkel on 02-07-23
By: Colin S. Smith
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Family Discipleship
- Leading Your Home Through Time, Moments, and Milestones
- By: Matt Chandler, Adam Griffin
- Narrated by: Lance Smith
- Length: 5 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 107
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 90
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 89
Discipling your family can feel like an intimidating task, but it doesn’t need to be overwhelming or complicated. With a simple plan in place, discipleship is something every parent can do. Pastors Matt Chandler and Adam Griffin have made it their mission to help you develop a sustainable rhythm of gospel-centered discipleship focused in three key areas: time, moments, and milestones, as you raise your children in the love and fear of the Lord.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Motivating
- By Amazon Customer on 06-13-24
By: Matt Chandler, and others
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Humility
- True Greatness
- By: C. J. Mahaney
- Narrated by: Sean Runnette
- Length: 3 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 331
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 271
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 270
A battle rages within every one of us every day. It's the clash between our sense of stubborn self-sufficiency and God's call to recognize that we're really nothing without Him. It's pride versus humility. And it's a fight we can't win without looking repeatedly to Christ and the cross. C. J. Mahaney raises a battle cry to daily, diligently, and deliberately weaken our greatest enemy (pride) and cultivate our greatest friend (humility).
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent book lots of guidance!
- By Nita Redden on 02-22-18
By: C. J. Mahaney
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The Spirit of the Disciplines
- Understanding How God Changes Lives
- By: Dallas Willard
- Narrated by: Robertson Dean
- Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 539
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 446
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 431
Dallas Willard, one of today's most brilliant Christian thinkers and the author of The Divine Conspiracy ( Christianity Today's 1999 Book of the Year), presents a way of living that enables ordinary men and women to enjoy the fruit of the Christian life.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Drivel
- By Amazon Customer on 07-09-18
By: Dallas Willard
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X
- Multiply Your God-Given Potential
- By: John Bevere
- Narrated by: John Bevere
- Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 409
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 354
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Story5 out of 5 stars 351
Do you ever feel like a spectator in God’s kingdom? Perhaps you know there’s something you should be doing, but you just can’t pinpoint it. Most of us want to make a big impact with our lives but struggle with questions. In this profound audiobook, best-selling author John Bevere relies on a careful exploration of Scripture and uses powerful stories to help you think differently about your calling and why it’s so important to God. As you hear these words, you’ll be empowered to multiply your God-given gifts and step into your potential.
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1 out of 5 stars
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The amazing life ofJohn Bravere super Christian
- By Anonymous User on 12-05-21
By: John Bevere
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Born for Significance
- Master the Purpose, Process, and Peril of Promotion
- By: Bill Johnson
- Narrated by: Tim Lundeen
- Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 131
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 104
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Story5 out of 5 stars 103
Every person on the planet was born for significance, created by God to make a difference in his kingdom. Fulfilling God’s purpose is a lifelong endeavor, but it comes with a cost. God is a perfect father who looks for chances to pour blessings into the lives of his children. But he is also a father who loves us and doesn’t want to increase our blessing beyond what we have the heart and maturity to carry well. What does it look like when significance is carried well? God is glorified, we are strengthened, and the people around us benefit.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wow! Loved It!
- By Anonymous User on 04-16-21
By: Bill Johnson
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The Invested Life
- Making Disciples of All Nations One Person at a Time
- By: Joel C. Rosenberg, Dr. T. E. Koshy
- Narrated by: Joel C. Rosenberg, Lynn Rosenberg
- Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 32
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 27
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 28
Every follower of Jesus Christ should be able to answer two simple questions: Who is investing in me?Whom am I investing in? God desires to pour an abundance of spiritual and emotional capital into your life - directly and through older and wiser believers. And he wants to use you to pour spiritual and emotional capital into the lives of others. Along the way, you’ll be changed. Others will change. God calls this process of spiritual investing "making disciples". It’s the heart of the Great Commission.
By: Joel C. Rosenberg, and others
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Forgotten God
- Remembering Our Crucial Need for the Holy Spirit
- By: Francis Chan
- Narrated by: Francis Chan
- Length: 4 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 2,285
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,916
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,905
A follow up to the profound message of Crazy Love, Pastor Francis Chan offers a compelling invitation to understand, embrace, and follow the Holy Spirit's direction in our lives. "In the name of the Father, the Son, and ... the Holy Spirit." We pray in the name of all three, but how often do we live with an awareness of only the first two?
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Spirit: the Power of Christ in Us
- By Greg on 02-16-12
By: Francis Chan
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The Blessed Church
- By: Robert Morris
- Narrated by: Robert Morris
- Length: 6 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 153
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 128
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Story5 out of 5 stars 130
Whether you are a pastor, a volunteer, or a church member, you want your church to grow well. After all, there’s no better place to experience God than in the loving, healthy community of a church. But what does an effective church look like? Is it possible to grow and be healthy at the same time? The Blessed Church, Pastor Morris brings you practical wisdom for cultivating real growth by nurturing true and Biblical health in your spiritual community.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Blessed church
- By Peggy on 06-24-18
By: Robert Morris
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Come and See
- Everything You Ever Wanted in the One Place You Would Never Look
- By: Todd Wagner, John Driver
- Narrated by: Todd Wagner
- Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 104
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 95
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Story5 out of 5 stars 96
Pastor Todd Wagner invites listeners to experience the adventure, beauty, and fullness of life through the church as God intended. Obligated weekly services of mostly bored adults are not God's vision for His people. Todd illuminates a path for listeners to personally pursue a deeper relationship with God and then purposefully invest in God's design for His church. This book paints the picture of the Father's intention to bring His people into an adventurous life full of authentic relationships, powerful transformation, significance, and meaning.
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5 out of 5 stars
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God is good!
- By Boyd Pelley on 11-22-17
By: Todd Wagner, and others
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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, Mark Smeby
- Length: 4 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 28
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 25
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 25
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 ministry family.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A must-read for every pastor and his wife
- By Amazon Customer on 01-28-21
By: Brian Croft, and others