You Have Been Called to Pastor a Church; Don’t Forget Your Calling as a Husband and Father Today, while many pastors are busy serving their church, their responsibilities as a husband and father are neglected and forgotten. Family relationships suffer. Marriages struggle. Children grow up resenting the church. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Featuring insights from the perspective of both a pastor and his wife — The Pastor’s Family identifies the complicated burdens and expectations that ministry brings to the life of a family and offers hope for struggling families that is rooted in the good news of the gospel. Pastor Brian Croft and his wife, Cara, offer practical advice on raising children in a ministry family, highlighting the thrill of serving together and the wonderful opportunities pastors have to train their children and lead their families. “Pastors and their families need a book like this — a kind of field manual — that speaks to the various demands and expectations they face and provides gospel-centered, family-focused guidance. This book delves into the hearts of each member of the pastor’s household and offers helpful counsel in shepherding each one according to God’s Word, so that the family can serve together joyfully in the work of the ministry.” — Thabiti &amp; Kristie Anyabwile, from the foreword

The Pastor's Family: Shepherding Your Family through the Challenges of Pastoral Ministry

Croft, Brian

Croft, Cara

Religion & Spirituality

Zondervan on Brilliance Audio

Half way is no way to live! Quit holding back. Quit holding out. It’s time to go all in and all out for God.
If Jesus hung on His cross for us, the least we can do is carry our cross for Him. And the good news is this: If you don’t hold out on God, God won’t hold out on you. In reality, no one has ever truly sacrificed anything for God because the eternal reward always outweighs the temporal discomfort. Kneeling at the foot of the cross of Christ and surrendering to His lordship is a radical act of dethroning yourself and enthroning Christ as King. Nothing belongs to you. Not even you.
All In is filled with Mark Batterson’s unique and unforgettable stories, as well as compelling accounts of biblical characters, like Shamgar, Elisha, Jonathan, and even Judas, who will challenge you to surrender to the lordship of Jesus Christ.
Batterson writes, “When did we start believing that God wants to send us to safe places to do easy things? That faithfulness is holding the fort? That playing it safe is safe? That there is any greater privilege than sacrifice? That radical is anything but normal. Jesus didn’t die to keep us safe. He died to make us dangerous.”

All In: You Are One Decision Away From a Totally Different Life

Batterson, Mark

“Christians must fight doggedly against the moral relativism that saps the vital energy of our culture. This book and accompanying DVD series are powerful arms for the battle.” ― from the foreword by Robert P. George & Melissa Moschella  In this capstone audiobook to the Doing the Right Thing video and study series ― the last major project of bestselling author Chuck Colson before his death ― Colson associate and ethicist Scott B. Rae shows that there is such a thing as moral truth, that it can be known, and that it can be put into practice.  Looking specifically at the areas of medicine, the marketplace, and public life, Rae demonstrates how foundational ethical principles can lead to moral day-to-day decisions. Informed by Scripture and appealing for a renewed understanding of the importance of the Christian faith in moral training, Doing the Right Thing issues a call for cultivated virtue that can bring about both better lives and a better society.  Ethical and character issues relate to every aspect of modern life. Doing the Right Thing will equip you to promote virtue in your own spheres of influence and in the culture at large.

Doing The Right Thing: Making Moral Choices in a World Full of Options

Rae, Scott B.

Grace, Gold & Glory

Gabrielle Douglas, in her own words.Following her amazing performances in both the team and all-around competitions, US gymnast and two-time Olympic gold medalist Gabrielle Douglas became one of the biggest names to emerge from the 2012 London games. But before she received international acclaim, she was a young girl growing up with a host of challenges before her.Almost no one would have guessed this child born in 1995 with a rare blood disorder would go on to make Olympic history. Growing up in a family with tight financial constraints but a wealth of love, Gabrielle quickly learned that if she wanted her dreams to become reality, she would need support and an immense trust in God. Then came the strain her lessons placed on the household budget, the feeling she didn’t always belong, multiple injuries, and questions that led her to consider leaving gymnastics forever. The only thing pulling her through was the knowledge God had a plan, and her family was there to help her execute it―whatever that plan might contain.In this personal autobiography, Gabrielle looks beyond the lessons she’s learned at the gym and shares the leaps of faith she has needed to make throughout her life. Grace, Gold & Glory tells the incredible true story of a girl who overcame tremendous odds to bring glory to her team, her country, and her Creator.Following her amazing performance in the 2012 London Olympics, US gymnast Gabrielle Douglas made history as the first African American to win the all-around competition, in addition to winning gold as a crucial member of the women’s gymnastics team. But if it wasn’t for several key moments―and people―in Gabrielle’s life, none of this would have ever been possible. In this autobiography, Gabrielle tells her story of faith, perseverance, and determination, proving you can reach your dreams if you trust in God and let yourself soar.

Grace, Gold & Glory: My Leap of Faith

Teen & Young Adult

Douglas, Gabrielle

Biographies

Fostering an environment of successful innovation… against all oddsMost books on innovation make it sound as if those who take big risks and live on the cutting edge are destined to succeed. But the truth is risk taking and innovation don’t come with a guarantee of success. It’s quite the opposite. When it comes to any new or cutting edge venture, the surest horse to bet on is actually the one called Failure.Larry Osborne explains how understanding and adapting to innovation’s dirty little secret brings both creativity and stability to an organization. He shows how it’s possible to foster significant innovation and work through major changes without creating the fear, chaos, uncertainty, and resistance that so often accompany even the most needed changes and innovation.In Innovation’s Dirty Little Secret, you’ll learn:• How to foster innovation’s most powerful igniters and accelerators• How to avoid innovation’s most common saboteurs and killers• How to recognize and break through your ceilings of complexity and competency• The six pitfalls of growth and what you can do to avoid them• The three leadership felonies that will render a leader powerless• The eight questions every leader needs to ask before launching any new endeavor“Larry is a contrarian. When everyone else is saying yes, he’s often saying no. But there is no contemporary Christian leader who writes with more ingenuity, creativity, and kingdom insight about leadership. In many ways he is a modern-day Solomon. Larry has helped shape the Summit Church’s core culture, and I count him a dear friend and a trusted mentor.” —J.D. Greear, PhD, Pastor of the Summit Church, Durham, North Carolina

Innovation's Dirty Little Secret: Why Serial Innovators Succeed Where Others Fail

Osborne, Larry

One Light Still Shines: My Life Beyond the Shadow of the Amish Schoolhouse Shooting

Monville, Marie

Half way is no way to live! Quit holding back.Quit holding out. It’s time to go all in and all out for God.If Jesus hung on His cross for us, the least we can do is carry our cross for Him. And the good news is this: If you don’t hold out on God, God won’t hold out on you. In reality, no one has ever truly sacrificed anything for God because the eternal reward always outweighs the temporal discomfort. Kneeling at the foot of the cross of Christ and surrendering to His lordship is a radical act of dethroning yourself and enthroning Christ as King. Nothing belongs to you. Not even you.All In is filled with Mark Batterson’s unique and unforgettable stories, as well as compelling accounts of biblical characters, like Shamgar, Elisha, Jonathan, and even Judas, who will challenge you to surrender to the lordship of Jesus Christ.Batterson writes, “When did we start believing that God wants to send us to safe places to do easy things? That faithfulness is holding the fort? That playing it safe is safe? That there is any greater privilege than sacrifice? That radical is anything but normal. Jesus didn’t die to keep us safe. He died to make us dangerous.”

“Christians must fight doggedly against the moral relativism that saps the vital energy of our culture. This book and accompanying DVD series are powerful arms for the battle.” — from the foreword by Robert P. George & Melissa Moschella In this capstone audiobook to the Doing the Right Thing video and study series — the last major project of bestselling author Chuck Colson before his death — Colson associate and ethicist Scott B. Rae shows that there is such a thing as moral truth, that it can be known, and that it can be put into practice. Looking specifically at the areas of medicine, the marketplace, and public life, Rae demonstrates how foundational ethical principles can lead to moral day-to-day decisions. Informed by Scripture and appealing for a renewed understanding of the importance of the Christian faith in moral training, Doing the Right Thing issues a call for cultivated virtue that can bring about both better lives and a better society. Ethical and character issues relate to every aspect of modern life. Doing the Right Thing will equip you to promote virtue in your own spheres of influence and in the culture at large.

Some battles are worth fighting for Author and pastor Craig Groeschel helps you uncover who you really are — a powerful man with the heart of a warrior. With God’s help, you’ll find strength to fight the battles you know you must win: the ones that determine the state of your heart, the quality of your marriage, and the spiritual health of those you love most. Craig examines the life of Samson — a strong man with glaring weaknesses. Like many men, Samson taunted his enemy and rationalized his sins. The good news is God’s grace is greater than your worst sin. By looking at Samson’s life, you’ll learn to defeat the demons that make strong men weak. You’ll tap into a strength you never knew was possible. You’ll become who God made you to be — a man who knows how to fight for what’s right. Don’t just fight like a man. Fight like a man of God. For God’s sake . . . FIGHT

Fight: Winning the Battles That Matter Most

Groeschel, Craig

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The Pastor's Family: Shepherding Your Family through the Challenges of Pastoral Ministry

The Pastor's Family: Shepherding Your Family through the Challenges of Pastoral Ministry

All In: You Are One Decision Away From a Totally Different Life

Doing The Right Thing: Making Moral Choices in a World Full of Options

Grace, Gold & Glory: My Leap of Faith

Innovation's Dirty Little Secret: Why Serial Innovators Succeed Where Others Fail

One Light Still Shines: My Life Beyond the Shadow of the Amish Schoolhouse Shooting

All In: You Are One Decision Away From a Totally Different Life

Doing The Right Thing: Making Moral Choices in a World Full of Options

Fight: Winning the Battles That Matter Most