Ministry Resources

• The Basics Of Small Groups
• Discipleship Growth Seminars
  • Beginning Your Christian Journey
  • Moving On To Christian Maturity
  • Discovering Your Christian Ministry
• Developing Prayer Ministry Teams
• Leaders
  • A Fourfold Church Vision
  • Celebrating My Mentors
  • Reflections on Retirement
  • Unity: A Fragile Strength
  • A Penetrating Question
  • The Mistress of Ministry
  • Dealing With Guilt
  • Reflections On A Sabbatical Journey
  • It's Your Church
  • Ten Vital Signs Of A Healthy Church
  • When Christians Disagree
  • The True Nature of Pastoral Care
  • The Struggle of Leadership
  • The Battle For The Mind
  • The Challenge of Change
  • Following the Leader
  • A Leader Worth Following
  • Middle Ground Ministry
  • Is God In This Or Not?
  • Get With The Program!
  • The Charismatic Concern
  • A Painful Pastoral Resignation
  • Prisoner of War
  • Finding God In The Ordinary
  • Dealing With Faceless Criticism
  • Church With A Difference
  • The Yoke Is On Me
  • Easter: A Soldier's Perspective
  • Easter: The Point Of No Return
  • Just What Is 'Sound, Biblical Teaching'?
  • Same Sex Marriage
  • Authority: Who's In Charge Here?
  • What Is A Pastor To Do? (1)
  • What Is A Pastor To Do? (2)
  • What Is A Pastor To Do? (3)
  • What Is A Pastor To Do? (4)
  • When Affirmation Becomes Addictive
  • The Burden Of The Bag (Part 1)
  • The Burden Of the Bag (Part 2)
  • I Want My Church Back (Part 1)
  • I Want My Church Back! (Part 2)
  • I Want My Church Back! (Part 3)
  • I Want My Church Back (Part 4)
  • Worthy Worship
  • The Passive Judgment of God
  • The Too-hard Basket (Part 1)
  • The Too Hard Basket (Part 2)
  • When The Going Gets Tough
  • From Begging to Boasting
  • Evangelism - Then and Now
  • Retirement - 8 years on
  • Stay Away From Our Church
  • Am I Finished Here? (Part 1)
  • Am I Finished Here? (Part 2)
  • Am I Finished Here (Part 3)
  • State of the Heart Giving
    • State of the Heart Giving (Study 1)
    • State of the Heart Giving (Study 3)
    • State of the Heart Giving (Study 4)
    • State of the Heart Giving (Study 2)
  • The Sense Of God's Absence
  • Christian Atheists
  • Do You Have A Skinny Soul?
  • Imagine John Lennon (Part 1)
  • Imagine John Lennon (2)
  • Imagine by John Lennon (Part 3)
  • I Mislead the Church
  • A Gentle Whisper
  • Miracles & Agnosticism
  • Found Faithful To God
  • Are you there, Lord
  • The Vulnerability of Faith
  • The Presence of His Absence
  • The Presence of His Absence (2)
• Thinking about Heaven
  • Thinking About Heaven...Again
  • Thinking About Heaven.....Still
  • Thinking About Heaven - really!!
  • Thinking About Heaven - more
• Ambush at Damascus
• Small Group Bible Encounters
  • Knowing God
    • Knowing God (2) - Holy
    • Knowing God (3) - Grace
    • Knowing God (4) Compassion
    • Knowing God (5) Justice
    • Knowing God (6) - Power
    • Knowing God (7) - Love
    • Knowing God (8) - Security
  • Knowing God (1)
  • Nehemiah - Serving The King
    • Preparation for Service
    • Principles of Service
    • Perseverance in Service
    • Problems in Service
    • Problems in Service (2)
    • Pressures in Service
    • Progress in Service
  • 1 Corinthians - Grow Up In Love
    • Introduction & Divisions
    • Church Discipline
    • Marriage
    • Christian Liberty
    • Public Worship (1)
    • Public Worship (2)
    • Public Worship (3)
    • The Resurrection
  • Restoring The Church's True Identity
    • Introductory Notes
    • 1 We Are A Chosen People
    • 2 We Are A Covenant People
    • 3 We Are A Committed People
    • 4 We Are A Celebratory People
    • 5 We Are A Consecrated People
    • 6 We Are A Competent People
    • 7 We Are A Commissioned People
    • 8 We Are A Conquering People
  • Healing: A Neglected Ministry
    • Introductory Notes
    • (1) Exploring Our Convictions
    • (2) The Kingdom Of God
    • (3) Healing: Inclusive or Exclusive?
    • (4) The Reality of Mortality
    • (5) The Motivation Factor
    • (6) The Greatest Power of All
  • Lord, Teach Us To Pray
    • Introduction & Inventory
    • Where Do We Begin?
    • In The Name Of Jesus
    • Prayer And The Holy Spirit
    • Jesus and Prayer
    • Are All Prayers Answered?
    • Practical Guidelines
  • Spiritual Gifts - The Church's Tools
    • Spiritual Gifts - Introduction
    • Spiritual Gifts (1) - The Nature of the Church
    • Spiritual Gifts (2) -Natural Questions About Supernatural Gifts
    • Spiritual Gifts (3) - Wisdom, Knowledge, Faith
    • Spiritual Gifts (4) - Healing
    • Spiritual Gifts (5) - The Working of Miracles
    • Spiritual Gifts (6) - Prophecy
    • Spiritual Gifts (7) - Discernment
    • Spiritual Gifts (8) - Speaking in Tongues and Interpretation
    • Spiritual Gifts (9) - Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, Teachers
    • Spiritual Gifts (10) - Serving, Encouragement, Leadership. Giving, Mercy
    • Spiritual Gifts (11) - Lord, Release Your Gifts
  • Gideon: An Unlikely Hero
    • The Reluctant Warrior
    • Getting The Heart In Order
    • The Midget Army
    • The Mighty Warrior
    • The Final Failure
  • Becoming Emotionally Whole
    • The Reality of Damaged Emotions
    • Dealing With Damaged Emotions - Anger
    • Dealing with Damaged Emotions - Guilt
    • Dealing With Damaged Emotions - Grief
    • Dealing With Damaged Emotions - Depression
    • Dealing With Damaged Emotions - Anxiety
    • Dealing With Damaged Emotions - Low Self-Esteem
    • Dealing With Damaged Emotions - Perfectionism
    • Dealing With Damaged Emotions - Resentment
  • Ephesians - God's Photo Album
    • The Church, His Body (1)
    • The Church, His Temple (2)
    • The Church, His Showcase (3)
    • The Church, His Workshop (4)
    • The Church, His Bride (5)
    • The Church, His Army (6)
  • A Passion For The King
    • Passion Is Knowing One Thing
    • Passion Is Needing One Thing
    • Passion Is Desiring One Thing
    • Passion Is Pursuing One Thing
  • Why Do The Wicked Prosper?
    • Why Do The Wicked Prosper? (1)
    • Why Do The Wicked Prosper? (2)
    • Why Do The Wicked Prosper? (3)
    • Why Do The Wicked Prosper? (4)
    • Why Do The Wicked Prosper? (5)
    • Why Do The Wicked Prosper? (6)
    • Why Do The Wicked Prosper? (7)
  • I Believe In God
    • The God Who Is Holy
    • The God Who Is Love
    • The God Who Is Just
    • The God Who Is Gracious
    • The God Who Is Compassionate
    • The God Who Is Powerful
    • If God Is For Us...??
  • Three Questions Jesus Asked
    • What Is Your Name?
    • Who Touched My clothes?
    • Why All This Weeping & Wailing?
  • Let's Walk the Talk
    • Let's Walk the Talk (1)
    • Let's Walk the Talk (2)
    • Let's Walk the Talk (3)
    • Let's Walk the Talk (4)
    • Let's Walk the Talk (5)
    • Let's Walk the Talk (6)
    • Let's Walk the Talk (7)
    • Let's Walk the Talk (8)
    • Let's Walk the Talk (9)
    • Let's Walk the Talk (10)
  • The Discipline of God
    • The Discipline Of God (1)
    • The Discipline of God (2)
    • The Discipline of God (3)
    • The Discipline of God (4)
    • The Discipline Of God (5)
  • The Gospel and the Church
    • Background Notes
    • The Power of the Gospel
    • The Communication of the Gospel
    • The Response to the Gospel
    • The Passion of the Gospel
    • The Lifestyle of the Gospel
    • The Goal of the Gospel
    • The Community of the Gospel
  • Finishing Well
    • Finishing Well - Study 1
    • Finishing Well - Study 2
    • Finishing Well - Study 3
    • Finishing Well - Study 4
    • Finishing well - Study 5
    • Finishing well - Study 6
    • Finishing Well - Study 7
  • Going Home - The Final Journey
    • Going Home - Study No.1
    • Going Home - Study No.2
    • Going Home - Study No.3
    • Going Home - Study No 4
    • Going Home - StudyNo. 5
    • Going Home - Study No.6
  • Worthy Worship
    • Worthy Worship (1) Definition
    • Worthy Worship 2 -Attitudes
    • Worthy Worship 3 - Power
    • Worthy Worship 4 Priority
    • Worthy Worship 5 Opposite
    • Worthy Worship 6 Diversity
    • Worthy Worship (7) Selfless
    • Worthy Worship (8) Centrality
    • Worthy Worship (9) Passionate
    • Worthy Worship (10) Variety
  • Joshua's Journey
    • Setting the Scene
    • The Call to Leadership
    • Spies, Lies, Wheeling & Dealing
    • To Boldly Go Where We Have Never Gone Before
    • Building A Life That Cannot Be Ignored
    • Let The Battle Begin
    • When One Of Our Own Let's Us Down
    • Jujst When You Thought It Was Safe to Relax
  • Action In Acts (Phase 1)
    • 1. Preparation For Pentecost
    • 2. Let The Invasion Begin!
    • 2A Ten Vital Signs of Health
    • 3. I Give You What I Have
    • 4. The Meaning of the Miracle
    • 5. Three Challenging Issues
    • 6. Thou Shalt Not Lie To God
    • 7. The Storm Clouds Gather
    • 8. The Magnificent Seven
  • Action In Acts ( Phase 2)
    • 1. The Storm Breaks
    • 2. The Divine Ambush
    • 3. A Trio of Believers
    • 4. Peter's "Damascus Road" Event
    • 5. Meanwhile, Back at Headquarters
    • 6. But The Church Prayed
  • Action In Acts (Phase 3)
    • 1.The Holy Spirit Said
    • 2.The Mission Is "Go"!
    • 3. Good News and Bad News
    • 4. Go To Defcon 3
    • 5. Foundation Members at Philippi
    • 6. So You WantTo Be A Preacher
  • Action In Acts (Phase 4)
    • 3. Which King Is On Trial
    • 4. When The Wind Blows Contrary
    • 5. Are We There Yet
    • 6. And So We Came To Rome
    • 1. If God Says You Must You Will
    • 2. The Gospel In High Places
  • Living the Faith Life
    • The Struggle of Faith
    • Abel - The Cost of Faith
    • Enoch - The Walk of Faith
    • Noah - The Obedience of Faith
    • Abraham - The Call of Faith
    • Moses - The Choice of Faith
    • Jesus - The Model of Faith
• A One Way Ticket to Tarshish

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These articles have been prepared with Church leaders in mind. They are reflections on issues that particularly impact the perspective and ministry of Church leaders.