What this book offers is a chance for church leaders—and anyone desiring to serve as a church leader—to enjoy some personal mentoring at the feet of the Apostle Paul. The Apostle Paul, who was undoubtedly the Lord’s most fruitful apostle (1 Cor. 15:10), gives us profound insight • Developing a Scripturally elevated sense of the importance of Church leadership. • Understanding the Biblical function of church leaders (both the what and the how of their role in shepherding Christ’s flock). • Overcoming crisis, temptation, criticism, and the many other challenges of ministry. • Understanding the spiritual warfare of ministry and church leadership. • Learning how to be on guard to preserve one’s health and the health of the church against spiritual attacks.
The church today is in a critical state and in much need of strong, healthy, biblical leadership.
A Hands-On Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible. However no book will work unless the people who read them continually practice what those books teach. Probably not for beginners but people who want to be able to read and analyze the bible on their own in conjunction with commentaries it teaches you what you need to know in order to be able to study the bible more independently.
There is a wide range of topics to peruse. It has a strong focus on the state of the church and getting back to how God intended. It starts with the Church Leadership. Craig Ireland brings in scriptures as examples and it is easy to follow. It helps to have access to pertinent scripture that is easy to understand & is applicable. This is well done.
The authors passion for the subject really shines through. It’s expertly crafted and you can tell the author really cared a lot about the things he was trying to convey. Thought-provoking and full of great information for those in the church and ministry.