Is there a secret to growing strong in faith? Yes. Are you troubled by Christians who preach one way but live another? Are there simple principles to make sure your life never collapses from the strains of everyday life? Author and pastor Casey Sabella has dedicated his entire life to living for Christ in the real world. For more than four decades, he has served in pastoral ministry, knowing the heartache of fellow believers who start strong but end poorly. Foundations, Six Steps Toward A Dynamic Christian Life is your roadmap to success. Casey has condensed the principles of Hebrews 6:1,2 into a guide that will help you understand and become grounded in the same faith possessed by first-century believers. You’ll discover why so many mistake mental assent for genuine repentance. What does it mean to have faith in God? Most confuse faith with hope and become disappointed. Is water baptism essential to salvation? What about infant baptism? Is it valid? Does belonging to a church matter, or can we serve God without joining a local gathering of believers? What is the baptism with the Holy Spirit? Are all Christians baptized with the Holy Spirit? Is speaking with tongues for today? What about physical healing? Why is laying on of hands a foundation stone? Is there a real hell? What about the resurrection? These are many of the questions Casey asks and answers while inviting you to investigate these truths yourself. Drawing from over four decades in pastoral ministry, Casey will help you take crucial steps towards lifelong spiritual transformation. Building on the foundation laid out for us in scripture, you will be empowered to meet any challenge life throws your way. Foundations is designed for individuals or groups who want to get serious about their relationship with God. Each chapter is followed by practical questions to increase understanding and use individually or in a small group study. God destines every Christ-follower to become a spiritual powerhouse and resource to others. If you’re tired of a life governed by circumstances, I can help you experience lasting change.
Casey Sabella grew up in Hartford, CT and felt a call to ministry shortly after giving his life to Christ at 17 years of age. The vast majority of his career has been spent serving the church bi-vocationally as a church planter or full-time pastor.
He is the author of Spiritual Abuse: How To Break Free From Toxic Churches Without Losing Your Faith, Titanic Warning, a fresh look at church leadership through the re-telling the Titanic tragedy, and Minister's Toolbox, featuring the most visited topics from his popular podcast and several additional study guides.
He currently serves as the Senior Pastor of Motion Church in Waterbury, CT together with his wife Patti. Their four married children all serve in ministry.
He is actively involved in Gatekeepers, a regional fellowship of pastors who meet weekly for prayer, fellowship and united efforts to impact communities.
Casey’s passion is to impart practical teaching for daily Christian life. His philosophy is, “If you can’t live it on Monday, there’s no use preaching it on Sunday.”
He currently hosts a podcast called, Minister’s Toolbox, designed to encourage pastors and church leaders to fulfill their purpose and destiny. You can listen on iTunes, Google Play or @ministerstoolbox.com.
This book is best suited for new believers or those who are struggling in their Christian walk. See my full review here: https://reedsy.com/discovery/book/fou...