Resource Pack #5

In this Resource Pack, we have included five helpful resources we think will encourage and enrich you and your ministry.

Total Forgiveness by R.T. Kendall (Book)

Veteran pastor of London’s Westminster Chapel, Kendall embraces a biblical approach to the examination of what God’s type of forgiveness is all about. He contends that true healing and freedom only comes from total forgiveness. Embedded in and loaded with scripture, this study of forgiveness gets practical by marking the steps to total forgiveness and the attitudes present when total forgiveness is reached.

I believe we often lead people into shallow forgiveness and overlook the need to experience the same depth of forgiveness that our Savior modeled. I believe this work will encourage and admonish you and will inspire some good teaching.

Worship Leader Song Discovery Series; Vol. 33 (CD)

Worship Leader Song Discovery series is a compilation CD presenting the best of new worship songs from a variety of sources, worship settings and music styles. On this CD you will enjoy numerous worship songs worthy of your attention including one of Duane Clark's songs (a long-time friend of ours and a Vanguard Music Group minister), "I Will Lift Up." In addition, “Mighty River”, a song written by Jason Upton, a VM member, is performed by The Katinas. We are really excited about the national recognition our members are receiving and more importantly, we are thrilled that God is using it to bless many more churches and people.

Cutting Edge Magazine by Vineyard Churches of North America

I have been receiving this journal for several years and been encouraged by its focus and content. It is a publication which is a product of the North America Vineyard’s Church Planting department. This issue, summer 2002, focuses on building multi-ethnic churches and the unique obstacles faced when planting these culture-impacting churches. I hope you will find the articles helpful. Don’t miss the Q&A with Jeff Bailey and Dr. Michael Emerson.

Ministries Today - (Articles)

All of you have access to Ministries Today and most of you probably regularly review its contents. It’s rare for me to be impressed sufficiently to pass on an article reprint but I thought these two recent articles deserve your reading and reflections.

“His Presence: The Key to Church Growth” by Larry Keefauver (September/October 2002) - An overview of church growth paradigms. Which one do you identify with?

“Do You Have the Support You Need?” by Lou Shirey (November/December 2002) - A fresh emphasis on an old but critical subject, minister burnout.

Anointed for Business by Ed Silvoso (Book)

Today the heart of the city is still the marketplace; yet the dichotomy between what we do for a living and what we do for God has impeded the advancement of His Kingdom. Silvoso's inspiring book shows why it's time to break down the wall between labor and religious service, and view labor as worship, just as God intended. Only then can we extend God's kingdom to every corner of our world.

"Realizing the Leadership Power of Emotional Intelligence" by Daniel Goleman (Audio tape)

Daniel Goleman, renowned author, lecturer and psychologist was the special ministry guest at Willow Creek’s Leadership Conference in August. After reviewing this message I felt like each of you would greatly benefit from listening to some fresh perspectives. Emotional Intelligence has been a hot subject for several years in secular circles; listen and learn. In behavioral science, there was a time when IQ was considered the leading determinant of success. Based on brain and behavioral research, Daniel Goleman argues that our IQ-idolizing view of intelligence is far too narrow. Instead, Goleman makes the case for "emotional intelligence" being the strongest indicator of human success. Goleman’s Christian testimony under girds his enlightening message.