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Shattered Shepherds: Finding Hope in the Midst of Ministry Disaster

Religion & Spirituality

Swartz, Steve

Christian Books & Bibles

Kress Christian Publications

Review\nStrength in the River is refreshingly biblical and God-centered, while also offering pastoral comfort and strength. It is full of wisdom and practical advice. --Diana Lynn Severance, Director of the Dunham Bible Museum at Houston Baptist University, and author of several books, including Feminine Threads: Women in the Tapestry of Christian History, and Her-Story: 366 Devotions from 21 Centuries of the Christian\nStrength in the River puts forward a treasure of hope for our times of deepest pain. This is not just a book from which the hurting will derive comfort, it is truly a theology of suffering in the Christian life. --Greg Harris, Professor of Bible Exposition at The Master s Seminary and Pastor of Lake Hills Community Church, Castaic, California.\nSteve Swartz, a seasoned pastor, is himself both personally and painfully familiar with the trials and tests that so many of us face. He is to be heartily commended in his writing excellence and his biblical precision, for he at one and the same time comforts and fortifies his readers as they look to persevere in the Christian faith. --Lance Quinn, Senior Pastor of Thousand Oaks Bible Church, Thousand Oaks, California, and former board member of ACBC (Association of Certified Biblical Counselors).

Strength in the River: Lessons in Hope from Suffering Saints of the Bible

Kress Biblical Resources

The subject of financial giving to the church can create tension and anxiety if not understood from the scriptural perspective of the Christian's heart for Christ. In this theological treatment of giving, Steve Swartz examines the biblical basis for obedience in giving to the Lord's work, which is, ultimately, because of his love for and loyalty to Jesus Christ. The gospel of Christ compels the Christian to respond in gratitude for God's grace in salvation, and giving is one such tangible response.Dr. Steve Swartz (M.Div., The Master's Seminary, D.Min., The Master's Seminary) serves as the senior pastor of Grace Bible Church of Bakersfield, California. He is the author of several books such as Shattered Shepherds and Strength in the River and is a regular lecturer at John MacArthur's Grace Advance, a post-graduate academy for church-planting pastors. Steve is the featured Bible teacher at Steadfast in the Faith (www.steadfastinthefaith.org), the online media ministry of Grace Bible Church."The call to give is often met with tension in today's church. But with the mind of a theologian and the heart of a shepherd, Dr. Swartz carefully tackles a sensitive subject with grace, compassion, and clarity, guiding the reader to a better understanding of the heart of God... This book includes practical teaching on giving, but even more, provides a pathway to a life of real joy focused on worshiping the Lord with a generous heart... After reading Joyful Generosity: Responding to God's Grace, I have a greater desire to give to Kingdom work, a clearer view of God's heart, and a more intense longing for heaven."-Dr. Michael Staton, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Mustang, Oklahoma, and featured speaker of Every Word Preached, www.everywordpreached.com."Joyful Generosity: Responding to God's Grace is a spiritually powerful, biblical-theological approach to the subject of financial stewardship. Dr. Swartz avoids the heresies of prosperity theology while teaching God's clear commands and promises related to giving ... I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting a God-centered and audience-sensitive exposition of biblical giving. I will be providing this book to the pastors in all our capital campaigns."-Dr. Rod Rogers, Owner/principal consultant with AMI Church Consulting Services, www.abundantgiving .com.

Joyful Generosity: Responding to God's Grace

Preparing for Heaven: A Guide for Going Home to God

Independently published

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