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OverviewPastor, the hard work of church revitalization is a unique experience and battle ground. It can feel like you’re all alone. But the trials you face are not new. Faithful preachers throughout scriptures and church history have encountered hostility, apathy, and adversity, and continue to do so today. Brian Croft and James Carroll share their personal stories and seek to encourage you to faithfully persevere in this Spirit–empowered, God–honoring, Christ–exalting work. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Brian Croft , James B. CarrollPublisher: Christian Focus Publications Ltd Imprint: Christian Focus Publications Ltd Edition: Revised ed. Weight: 0.180kg ISBN: 9781527103825ISBN 10: 152710382 Pages: 160 Publication Date: 29 July 2019 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsIt seems I have read enough books on preaching to populate a small book store, but never one like this. Both authors have served as faithful preachers in a revitalizing context for many years and have long practiced the things they write about here. Read it and be reminded (and instructed) that the power of God for transformation-for the church-lies in what the apostle Paul calls the foolishness of preaching. -- Jeff Robinson Despair, fatigue, and frustration are grave threats to pastoral ministry. How does one not only endure but improve as a preacher when there is little affirmation and few signs of growth? Here is a book that gives advice and inspiration for preachers who need encouragement to stay true to their calling to preach the Word (2 Tim. 4:1). -- Joe Barnard From the Bible, and from examples drawn from Church history, as well as their personal experiences, these authors encouraged my own heart. If the fire in your heart is burning low, this is the book that will help reignite the gift God has given you to be a faithful preacher, no matter the cost. -- Erwin Lutzer Author InformationBrian Croft is Senior Pastor of Auburndale Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky and is the Founder of Practical Shepherding. He is also Senior Fellow of the Mathena Center for Church Revitalization at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. James B. Carroll has been the Senior Pastor at Parkway Baptist in Bardstown, Kentucky since 2010. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |