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Jesus’ command to “go make disciples” is the foundational precept of the Great Commission. Pastor Stan Gleason explores the church’s critical mandate to make disciples from biblical, theoretical, and practical viewpoints. An accomplished disciple maker himself, the author encourages every believer to make disciples.

In Churchwork, Rodney Shaw provides pastors', ministry leaders', and volunteers' invaluable wisdom and insight to optimize the performance of ministry teams. With fresh perspectives on follower-centric leadership and courageous followership, this book will bring clarity to your vision. As you begin to implement the principles in this book, you can expect to see results.

Spiritual Leadership in the 21st Century provides a comprehensive introduction to spiritual leadership drawn from David K. Bernard’s extensive experience as a church planter, teacher, pastor, college and seminary president, and superintendent. Suited to preachers, pastors, or any leader in the local church, this book will be valuable as a training tool for those who are developing their ministry, a resource for those who are active in ministry, or as a general guide to exploring the possibility of a ministerial call.

Based on scriptural teachings and the author's personal experiences, this book discusses principles for church growth and provides practical examples and suggestions. The discussion applies to churches of various sizes, from daughter works and home-missions efforts to assemblies with a regular attendance of over 500.

Featuring interviews with preachers such as Tom Foster, Stan Gleason, T. F. Tenney, Claudette Walker, Raymond Woodward, and many more, Life Preaching "presents preaching from the human perspective based on interviews with some of the outstanding preachers of our day. The author skillfully introduces the topic with solid commentary, and then illuminates it with the experiences and accumulated wisdom of those who have lived the preacher’s life.

The biblical revelation of the one true God, including the identity of Jesus Christ as God manifest in the flesh, is the foundation of the Christian faith. The Oneness of God is a thorough biblical exposition of the oneness of God and the deity of Jesus Christ, with answers to objections and explanations of difficult passages of Scripture.

Spiritual growth is a normal process for every spiritually healthy Christian believer. Though it takes time and effort to follow the spiritual disciplines outlined in this book, those who do so will grow in grace. Some of the disciplines included are: Worship, prayer, fasting, giving, waiting, and contentment.

Middle age happens to everyone, and for us men, it comes with all the consequences: the "dad bod", lost energy, diminished mental focus, reduced ambition, adopting an apathetic approach to life rather than taking it by the horns. The good news is this: you can do something about it! Author Abraham LaVoi began a journey to better health in his mid-40s and has now put his plan out to the world. This 10-minute-a-day plan includes recipes, exercise tips, and other important ideas!

Handbook on the Book of Acts is part of the eight volume Apostolic Handbook series. In this handbook, the author thoroughly examines how we should read and study Acts so as to comprehend and fulfill the purposes for which God has given it to the church. Employing concepts in contemporary scholarship, the author has created it in a way that is understandable to all students of the Bible. This handbook is an excellent introduction to the significance, meaning, and content of an important portion of the word of God.

David K. Bernard investigates the theology of holiness, provides historical perspectives on practical holiness issues, and delves into topics such as dress, hair, marriage and divorce, abortion, and astrology.

This audiobook discusses the inspiration, canon, transmission, translation, and interpretation of scripture. It answers questions such as: How do we know the Bible is God's Word? Does the Bible contain errors? and How can we interpret the Bible properly?

These truths will come alive in your studies and excite you with fundamental principles of holiness as taught in the Scriptures.

This book encourages all to receive the fullness of salvation that God has provided in Jesus Christ. The author presents biblical truth in an understandable yet scholarly way.

Handbook on the Gospels is part of the eight-volume Apostolic Handbook Series. The author takes us on a journey of multiple expeditions throughout the ancient Mediterranean world and introduces us to a cast of characters who were instrumental in preserving the story of Jesus. Although the tone is conversational, the scholarship underlying the conversation is robust.

Author David K. Bernard discusses the interpretation of scripture, addressing questions such as the following: How can we interpret the Bible properly? Is there a distinctive Apostolic Pentecostal approach to reading scripture? How should the Bible be used in preaching, teaching, and personal study? How do we apply the Bible's message to our lives?

The Apostolic Church: In the Twenty-First Century is a collection of articles and essays on the nature and mission of the church. Written in an accessible style, this book will help both ministers and laypersons understand how to live out their faith in the community we know as the church.

The Handbook on the Prophets is part of the eight-volume Apostolic Handbook series. In this volume, Jared Runck presents a broad survey of the five books of the major prophets while David Johnson dives deep into the world of the 12 minor prophets. In sum, the message of the prophets of the Old Testament proclaims the promise of a better future through the salvation provided by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

The Handbook on the Historical Books is the first of eight volumes in the brand new Apostolic Handbook Series. Covering the span of books from Joshua through Esther, Chris Paris has written a highly accessible and thoroughly researched volume with new insight and practical application for us today. Your understanding of the historical books will be greatly enriched by listening to this audiobook.

The Handbook on the General Epistles and Revelation is part of the eight-volume Apostolic Handbook series. In this volume, Jeremy Painter brings his creative pen and deep insight to Hebrews, James, Jude, and I and II Peter while Jeffrey Brickle deftly tackles the Epistles of John and the Book of Revelation. God still speaks through these books today, and if we tune our ears, we can grasp his message.

Jeremy Painter’s insightful commentary takes the listener through an inductive study of the letters of Paul, starting with Romans, I and II Corinthians, and followed by the rest of Paul’s writings to the churches in ancient Greece and Asia Minor, the Pastoral Epistles, and Philemon. The careful and well-researched notes will benefit ministers and saints alike.