Doug Munton reminds us all of the qualities and skills we need to be healthy leaders. If you feel overwhelmed or unfocused, this book will help you in your journey back to healthy leadership.

Completely rewritten and redesigned to replace Bible Truth for New Believers, First Steps is a 100 page, paperback booklet for immediate entry-level discipleship of young Christians! This workbook contains thirteen brief lessons covering the most important truths any new Christian can know from God's Word. Each lesson contains scripture references, fill-in-the-blanks, practical application, and the definitions of key terms and important words. Each page is designed to help someone who recently trusted Christ to begin learning the basics of the Christian faith and lifestyle.This resource is a powerful "pre-discipleship" tool that will help to quickly get a new convert on the path of growth and spiritual stability. It is perfect to use in alter packets or follow-up visits with new Christians, and should be given to everyone your church family brings to Christ. It is a powerful entry-level discipleship resource. Call or visit strivingtogether.com today to pre-order your copy of First Steps. Quantity and bulk discounts are available.

Anyone involved in Christian ministry knows how challenging it is to balance ministry and family responsibilities. Many demands pull leaders in different directions—making it easy to neglect one or the other, often without even realizing it. Writing from decades of counseling and personal ministry experience, Ajith Fernando points Christian leaders back to the most important aspect of their lives: their relationship with God. He then offers practical guidance for responding to real-life situations in the home, including disciplining children, dealing with disappointment, loving one's spouse, and pursuing joy. This book presents Christian leaders with a healthy and God-centered understanding of family that leads to a flourishing home.

You've chosen to follow Jesus, but now you have questions. Questions like: How can I grow spiritually and deepen my faith? How can I find real friendships and community? How can Christ change my life for the better? What do I do about temptation? How do I help others to know Jesus? In this clear and concise guidebook, Pastor Greg Laurie helps you get acclimated to your new Christian life. Even if you have little or no church background, this book will help you rapidly lay a solid foundation on which to build your spiritual life.

Church Leadership Packed with practical tips, reproducible pages, checklists, and suggested resources, this ready-to-use resource will help first-time pastors or those new to an established church get started the first day and the first Sunday. This book leads the new pastor through creative ideas and concrete suggestions for getting started in church ministry by providing worksheets for planning and organizing worship, weddings, and funerals; questions to ask during pastoral visits to help both the pastor and parishioner feel at ease; suggestions for managing conflict; and ways to create opportunities for fellowship, study, outreach, and mission in the church--and much more. "Ward and Brey address the questions a new pastor may not even have thought to ask: 'How do I plan a wedding?' 'How hard can I push for change?' or simply, 'Should I phone first or just stop by to talk?' Their guidance is simple and useful, allowing for a diversity of ministerial styles. The book will be a gift to anyone anxious about starting a pastorate." The Reverend Glenn Schwerdtfeger, Pastor, Maynard Avenue United Methodist Church, Columbus, Ohio "I wish I’d had this resource when I began pastoral ministry over twenty-five years ago. It would have shortened the learning curve considerably. This book cuts across denominational lines as well as different faith perspectives. Like a good constitution it provides a strong framework; in this case, a framework for caring and enduring ministries in the name of Jesus Christ." Frank Ramirez, Pastor of the Everett (PA) Church of the Brethren, Everett, Pennsylvania "Emphasizing self-awareness and purposeful action, Ward and Brey have compiled a helpful set of advice, direction, checklists, and resources. Refreshingly practical, this beginners' book offers detailed insight to successfully working in partnership with a congregation." Mary L Hubbard, Pastor, First United Methodist Church, Portage, Indiana "Ready, Set, Lead is packed with practical advice on how to get a good start in ministry with a congregation. It raises the right questions for a new pastor to consider. I commend this book as a primer for ministers of every denomination." Richard L. Hamm, Church Consultant/Coach and former General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Steven P. Brey is pastor of Spring Lake United Methodist Church in Spring Lake, North Carolina. Lynda C. Ward is a freelance writer, and holds an M.Div. from Duke Divinity School and a certification in Spiritual Direction from Neumann College.

We have tons of Christian book out there that answer to various spiritual need to empower a saint to go higher. However, the revelation behind this book it divine, it was revealed to me while I was in prayer to all new beginner Christian. The Holy spirit brought every detail necessary and beneficiary for you. It is actually one of the few books that deal specifically with the issue of new-born Christian. this book will give you - Clear understand of who you are before God - What to do when you are facing difficulties at the church - What to do when you are facing difficulties in your life - Step by step key revolutionary easy ingredient and recipes to be a well-trained minister like the master.

Following God: First Steps for the New Christian is all about having a firm foundation for our walk with the Lord. This study takes believers through the kinds of topics that will be relevant the rest of their Christian lives.

Not a book of theory or speculation, here is a proven action plan to impacting the spiritual lives of friends, family members, co-workers, and others. Powerful stories and teachings help readers to gain hope that their friends' lives can change, get free from the misconceptions of evangelism, discover a natural approach to communicating their faith, and more.

God's plan for salvation is easy to understand, but it can be overwhelming and intimidating once you are a Christian to figure out what to do next. Where do I start after I have been baptized? How can I make sure I am learning all of the things God requires of me now that I'm His child?THE NEW YOU: A GUIDE TO YOUR FIRST 90 DAYS AS A CHRISTIAN will help you become acquainted with the Lord to whom you gave your life and with His expectations of you. Each of the thirteen lessons will help you develop a rich and lasting relationship with Jesus that will give you peace, hope, and joy as you serve Him all the days of your life.