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Unlike any other time in history, Pastor Rhea Falig believes God is calling the church back into holy alignment. He's cleansing us from mixture and calling His bride to store oil. He's calling the pioneers of His heart to explore a wild, unshakable kingdom, the priests and Levites to be unadulterated and undivided in their affections, and the remnant to return to what He values. Kingdom Pioneers is that mandate.In Kingdom Pioneers, you will receive:Freedom from striving and performance-driven ministry mindsets. Fresh downloads from heaven that will equip, exhort, and edify your life. Healing from trauma and the pain of past rejection. Direction for your unique calling and clarity over your identity. Empowerment to bring Heaven to Earth in your spheres of influence.And much more! Stop striving to build things God never asked for or needed. Jesus really is enough. His yoke is easy, His burden is light, and His banner over you is love. Step into the river as a Kingdom Pioneer and zealously return to the Father's heart.

For some people the idea of enjoying success in life is nothing more than wishful thinking. They believe experiencing success is the fortune of others and erroneously conclude it is far beyond their reach. Some even play "the blame game" to justify their reason for being unsuccessful. They say things like, "I can't get ahead in life because of my ethnicity, pedigree or gender". Others contend, "I can't achieve success because no one will give me a chance".I've got great news for you! Here is your chance. Stop with the excuses. I'm going to help you discover and achieve real success in life through sound, practical principles grounded in Scripture. Once you understand and apply the insights presented in this book, "the good life" will be yours to experience and enjoy. ----A practical, balanced, insightful, and inspirational treatise by one of America's most experienced and successful pastors. A must read for all who are serious about fulfilling kingdom mandates in this unprecedented era of change!-Bishop Harold Calvin Ray

Healthy tension: Jesus wants to help you find it and live in it.Tension is tough. We don't like it. We try to avoid it. Whether we feel it in a family relationship, a situation at work, or our online interactions, rarely do any of us walk away feeling like it was a win-win. Pastor Jeremy Yancey would like to change that. In his book Good in Tension, he proposes that tension is actually a good thing. It's what makes a guitar sing and provides stable footing for a tightrope walker. A lack of tension, or tension deficit, is where problems actually occur. Without healthy tension, we swing to extremes. On our own, we're prone to extreme reactions to the storms and chaos of life. Let Jesus speak peace in the midst of your storm as you explore what it looks like to stand your ground and be:Focused yet FlexibleHopeful and RealisticConfident and HumbleCandid yet KindJesus is always inviting us back to a centered, surrendered trust in Him. Lean on Him and not your own understanding, and He'll recalibrate your tension deficit.

Healthy tension: Jesus wants to help you find it and live in it.Tension is tough. We don't like it. We try to avoid it. Whether we feel it in a family relationship, a situation at work, or our online interactions, rarely do any of us walk away feeling like it was a win-win. Pastor Jeremy Yancey would like to change that. In his book Good in Tension, he proposes that tension is actually a good thing. It's what makes a guitar sing and provides stable footing for a tightrope walker. A lack of tension, or tension deficit, is where problems actually occur. Without healthy tension, we swing to extremes. On our own, we're prone to extreme reactions to the storms and chaos of life. Let Jesus speak peace in the midst of your storm as you explore what it looks like to stand your ground and be:Focused yet FlexibleHopeful and RealisticConfident and HumbleCandid yet KindJesus is always inviting us back to a centered, surrendered trust in Him. Lean on Him and not your own understanding, and He'll recalibrate your tension deficit.

"The Holy Spirit wants us to grow and mature through our encounters and experiences until we move into a day-in, day-out, hand-holding, neck-hugging relationship with Him."You've entrusted your life to God the Father. You've asked God the Son, Jesus Christ, to be your Lord and Savior. So, how is it that you're still not living an overcoming life? Pastor Jeff Stanford believes it's because you haven't been Drenched: Thoroughly Covered and Completely Filled by God the Holy Spirit.In Drenched, you learn how to:Enjoy unbroken communion with the Holy Spirit.Live life under the Holy Spirit's influence.Avail yourself of supernatural languages and the Holy Spirit's other gifts.Worship in spirit and in truth.Experience the full joy of an overcomer.The Holy Spirit desires a deep and continuous relationship with believers, offering guidance, comfort, and friendship. The key is to acknowledge His presence, invite Him in, and yield to Him. Only then will you experience a day-to-day, intimate connection with the Holy Spirit, who is ready and able to lead you into truth and victory.

"Sometimes you can't see the beauty in you because of the darkness rooted in you."It is no secret that God is in every detail of the natural world, yet we neglect nature as our Divine teacher. Every day, nature imparts to us a profound lesson: from a simple seed emerges a tree. The same is true for us as we allow God to establish His Kingdom through us-but the kind of fruit we bear will depend on the seeds we sow.In Built to SucSeed, author Dr. Darius Williams explores:The spiritual parallels between sowing seeds and nurturing our faith.How the seeds we sow determine the fruit we bear-our present and future.God's promise to transform us from small seeds to majestic trees.Why nature should be our template for living a life of abundance.And so much more!Your harvest is only as bountiful as the life or death you sow!

"The Holy Spirit wants us to grow and mature through our encounters and experiences until we move into a day-in, day-out, hand-holding, neck-hugging relationship with Him."You've entrusted your life to God the Father. You've asked God the Son, Jesus Christ, to be your Lord and Savior. So, how is it that you're still not living an overcoming life? Pastor Jeff Stanford believes it's because you haven't been Drenched: Thoroughly Covered and Completely Filled by God the Holy Spirit.In Drenched, you learn how to:Enjoy unbroken communion with the Holy Spirit.Live life under the Holy Spirit's influence.Avail yourself of supernatural languages and the Holy Spirit's other gifts.Worship in spirit and in truth.Experience the full joy of an overcomer.The Holy Spirit desires a deep and continuous relationship with believers, offering guidance, comfort, and friendship. The key is to acknowledge His presence, invite Him in, and yield to Him. Only then will you experience a day-to-day, intimate connection with the Holy Spirit, who is ready and able to lead you into truth and victory.

Without Christ, joy is elusive. True joy is found only in the daily intake of God's matchless Word, unceasing meditation on His promises, and routine adherence to the knowledge of Him. And that joy is ours for the taking-now and forever. In Daily Doses of Joy, a thirty-day devotional, author Ted Pagel will quiet your heart and soul before the Lord as you learn to abide in Him. As your heart draws nearer to His heart and His desire for you to live in perfect peace and joy each day, you will:Unearth God's treasure trove of love that often goes unnoticed in our busy lives.Find solace as you are filled with the all-knowing Spirit of rest, peace, and wisdom.Discover the sufficiency of God's character as He completes His perfect work in you.Receive heart-restoring revelation of the Lord's unchanging goodness in all things.Renew your trust in Him as the giver of joy and lover of your soul.The gift of the joy of the Lord is not occasional-He freely gives it daily. Take it, and revel in His unwavering faithfulness.

In the world of ministry, one thing is inevitable-it will stall, it will flounder, and it will feel like you're downright fighting for your life-and for the life of your church. The past few years have only exacerbated this reality. Fortunately, there's hope for any and every pastor . . . you just need a tailored coaching plan!In Reviving the Church in America, author and CEO of ChurchBOOM Chris Sonksen provides personal testimonies from pastors all over the country whose ministries were on life support until they recruited Church Rescue for a little CPR! This book will inspire you to:Take the struggles of your ministry seriously and reach out for help,Posture your heart in hopeful expectation that God wants to restore and build your church,Open your heart to the opportunities and people God sends for your rescue,Explore Church Rescue as an option to coach you out of famine into harvest time-and win lost souls to the Kingdom!Don't measure the future of your ministry by the condition of your church now but by the place God has for it.

What does it mean to be free? Some people think they're free, but they're slaves to their own desires and addictions. But if you can't resist them, you don't own them-they own you. That's not freedom. Why do so many of us live with limited power when God has given us His authority? Why are we still walking around in bondage when Christ has given us victory? Sadly, many Christians still walk around with shackles firmly fastened around their limbs-bound by oppression, guilt, shame, and false identity.There is freedom available for you in Jesus.The things that have happened to you in the past, the hurtful words other people have spoken over you, the defeating thoughts in our own heads, the spiritual forces of evil in heavenly realms-all these things are at war with your peace and your freedom.Pastor Jason Hanash's FREEDOM will break those chains and set you free from:¿Cultural pressures clamoring for our affection,¿Past sin that we have adopted as part of our identity,¿Generational curses that want to have the last word, and¿Mental and emotional prisons that keep us from God's best!If you are brave enough to identify and inspect the chains that are keeping you in bondage, take captive the lies of the enemy, and allow God to heal and transform you into a new creation-you can experience FREEDOM.

If there was one word that would best describe Jesus's intention for the lives of believers, it would be freedom. Sadly, many Christians still walk around with shackles firmly fastened around their limbs-bound by oppression, guilt, shame, and false identity. Pastor Jason Hanash's Freedom will break those chains and send you running into the arms of Jesus, who traded in His freedom to give us ours. As someone who has experienced freedom and breakthrough, Jason aims to set believers free from:Cultural pressures clamoring for our affection,Past sin that we have adopted as part of our identity,Generational brokenness that wants to have the last word, andMental and emotional prisons that keep us from God's best!If you are in Christ Jesus, you are free, indeed!

It's time for you to leave your comfort zone and reach for higher ground.In the In Search of Higher Ground Study Guide, pastor and author Chris Sonksen unpacks biblical principles and equips readers with everything they need to:¿Understand what higher ground is,¿Build a group of climbing companions,¿Conquer the climb while maintaining motivation,¿Find and balance on solid ground,¿And so much more!Are you afraid to reach for the higher ground that God meant for you to inherit? Take your first step-your higher ground is waiting!

"[God] will always come through. Our part is to be willing to change. Be willing to be honest about where your church is and willing to take it where it needs to go."In the When Your Church Feels Stuck Study Guide, Author and Pastor Chris Sonksen will take readers through seven key questions every leader must answer to advance their organization.Through this book and study guide, readers will be equipped to practically answer questions such as:What phase are you in?What is your mission?How do you get there?What are the principles you operate by?How do you measure a win?Is your team aligned?And many more!Does your church feel stuck? Take the first step to help free and advance your church with the When Your Church Feels Stuck Study Guide!

What is holding your team back from its full potential? What are the behaviors that are destroying it?In the Saving Your Church from Itself Study Guide, Author and Pastor Chris Sonksen reveals and guides you through six of the subtle behaviors that tear organizations apart-and gives you the remedy for each of them.Through this book and study guide, readers will be empowered to recognize and deal with:Inter-organizational tensionDrifting in leadershipPride in team membersArtificial alignmentAnd so much more!Stop sitting idly by as your team destroys itself from the inside. Take initiative and learn how you can save your church from itself!

What are you willing to do to be great?In the Handshake Study Guide, author and pastor Chris Sonksen empowers readers with the principles they need to find real, lasting success.No matter your starting position or where you are today, success is attainable. Readers will be equipped to:Operate in confidence and with a winning attitude.Create, focus, and pursue vision.Add to the lives of those around them.Live with integrity.And so much more!Stop being content with normalcy, and reach for all God has planned for you!

It was four o'clock in the morning. John Mark Wright slumped in his chair. In front of him, on a crappy table used at a cheap hotel, sat four objects. Legal pad. Pen. Loaded nine-millimeter Glock. Half-empty glass of Hennessy cognac.Reverend John Mark Wright has everything he could ask for: a beautiful, loving wife, a small church that cherishes his spiritual leadership, and a humble, charming home in which to build memories. The path of ministry seems to contain no roadblocks for him...until the bishop presiding over Reverend Wright is replaced by a man who can't wait to see John Mark out of his position. A series of betrayals, lies, and manipulation lands John in a place he never expected to be-and calls into question every piece of his identity. Through a series of hardships-being abandoned by loved ones, exploring new cities and countries, working in unfamiliar industries, and trying to discern exactly what his life's purpose is-John Mark faces the reality of his situation and the question of whether his calling is powerful enough to withstand all he's endured.Will he discover something stronger than himself, or will he succumb to the forces aiming to destroy him?

So there you are. You know there is a promise on your life, but everything around you contradicts that promise. God called you. Since then, your life has seemingly become a rapid succession of rejection, even betrayal, with inexplicable setbacks. You are under spiritual pressure like never before-almost at breaking point. Maybe it was all one big mistake... If this is you, then don't give up. You are exactly where you need to be! The Father believes in you. Now, you can blame the devil and other people for all of these problems, but what if this is a season in which God wants to change you? Do you really want to give up when the breakthrough is within your grasp? A confusing and painful process often follows the promise, preparing you for your calling. Here, Mattheus van der Steen shares from his own personal experiences. His book is an invitation to you to fully embrace this process of change. Only then will you discover how privileged you truly are. You are in God's bootcamp!

Everyone makes mistakes-even in ministry. You forget to set the alarm. You're late for a meeting. You lock your keys in the car. Although it is frustrating, you quickly move on. After all, no one is perfect.But what about big life-defining mistakes? What do you do when you don't just mess up; you totally blow it? Is there hope? Is there help?I Blew It! is a book that will make you both laugh and cry. Brian Dollar shares his hilarious mistakes but also his tragic failures. It is a candid look at the life of a pastor and leader who has experienced God's grace and come to grips with his flaws.I Blew It! provides practical steps to help you move beyond your failures, discover their root causes, rest in God's grace, and restore wholeness. Don't hide from your mistakes. Face them head-on, and watch God prosper you through them!

Everyone makes mistakes-even in ministry. You forget to set the alarm. You're late for a meeting. You lock your keys in the car. Although it is frustrating, you quickly move on. After all, no one is perfect.But what about big life-defining mistakes? What do you do when you don't just mess up; you totally blow it? Is there hope? Is there help?I Blew It! is a book that will make you both laugh and cry. Brian Dollar shares his hilarious mistakes but also his tragic failures. It is a candid look at the life of a pastor and leader who has experienced God's grace and come to grips with his flaws.I Blew It! provides practical steps to help you move beyond your failures, discover their root causes, rest in God's grace, and restore wholeness. Don't hide from your mistakes. Face them head-on, and watch God prosper you through them!

"It all starts when you decide with everything inside of you to simply quit."Pastoring a church can be difficult work. . . . So, why not make it easy on yourself and just quit? In the Quit Church Study Guide, Pastor and Author Chris Sonksen guides readers through his book and provides encouragement for them along their pastoral journey.Throughout the book and study guide, readers will be equipped with a new understanding of:Financial stewardshipCommunity outreach The power of serving othersThe impact of your workAnd so much more!Guard yourself against the dangerous problems and pressures of leading the modern-day church. Do not let them make you quit!

"We have the opportunity to touch people throughout our community. . . . love is key."Indispensable churches are those that are irreplaceable to the community. Churches that are so involved in touching others, giving back, and serving like Jesus first served us are viewed as a pillar of the community. Is this your church?In the Indispensable Church Study Guide, Pastor and Author Chris Sonksen guides readers through his book and supplies them with everything they need to transform their church into one that is indispensable for the community! Through this book, you will be equipped to:Build and develop your teamConnect and plan with community leadersStart small and grow your influenceCreating a culture of love and serviceAnd so much more!Stop putting off your church's transformation. Take a step in becoming an indispensable church today!

Millions of people at every socioeconomic level and of diverse demographics, ages, and cultures desire to see change in their lives. Broken and weeping, they seek counseling, coaching, and self-help resources with little results. Why? Bishop Michael Pitts believes the answer lies in the stronghold of ungodly soul ties.In Breaking Ungodly Soul Ties, you'll learn how to:Differentiate between godly and ungodly covenants.Identify ungodly soul ties in your and other people's lives.Break the hold that ungodly soul ties have on every aspect of your life.Breaking Ungodly Soul Ties delivers a practical word of truth that has escaped the focus and attention of much of the church and world and brings genuine healing and deliverance to all who read it.

BEHIND EVERY UPLIFTING SONG of PRAISE and WORSHIP is a POWERFUL STORY! Some of Martha Munizzi's most memorable praise & worship songs that we sing today were birthed out of everyday, real-life experiences. Others were birthed out of dramatic life experiences. But all were extraordinary encounters with God. HERE ARE THE INSPIRING STORIES behind thirty of Martha's most treasured praise and worship songs. You'll read the stories behind such beloved songs as "Because Of Who You Are", "Say The Name", "Glorious", and many others.

La cima no tiene que ser un lugar de soledad. De hecho, si llegas a la cima y te encuentras sola, tus sueños perecerán contigo y tu influencia no enriquecerá a las generaciones por venir. Lisa Potter desarrolló "El viaje colectivo" como una herramienta efectiva para ayudar a las mujeres líderes en lo personal tanto como en el viaje compartido hacia la transformación y la plenitud.A través de poderosas analogías, ideas y percepciones, y una profunda exégesis, descubrirás:¿La importancia de cuidar tu propia alma.¿El poder de las historias.¿El poder del diseño de Dios en ti.¿La necesidad de desarrollar una comunidad de apoyo y amistad.Lisa Potter ha preparado una mesa "cuidadosa y deleitosamente decorada" para mujeres de cada temporada y etapa de la vida y liderazgo, y hay un lugar -con tu nombre escrito- en la mesa para ti.

Effective administrative operations are commonly lacking in the church. Systems are often undervalued and somewhat neglected, creating imbalance, burnout, and loss of vision. Proper systems make room for pastors to do what they do best-pastor-and uphold the longevity of an effective ministry. Balanced Church is a time-tested training tool designed to help pastors:¿Assess the source of the imbalance between administrative systems and pastoral care.¿Incorporate effective administrative plans to shift churches away from growing churches and toward growing people. ¿Apply the principles of a balanced church to build stronger ministries.¿Enforce post-training accountability and implementation follow-up. Dave Deerman, founder of Dave Deerman Ministries, has decades of experience coaching and transforming churches from the ground up-yours is next!

In God's Bootcamp¿¿So there you are. You know there is a promise on your life, but everything around you contradicts that promise. God called you. Since then, your life has seemingly become a rapid succession of rejection, even betrayal, with inexplicable setbacks. You are under spiritual pressure like never before-almost at breaking point. Maybe it was all one big mistake... If this is you, then don't give up. You are exactly where you need to be! The Father believes in you. Now, you can blame the devil and other people for all of these problems, but what if this is a season in which God wants to change you? Do you really want to give up when the breakthrough is within your grasp? A confusing and painful process often follows the promise, preparing you for your calling. Here, Mattheus van der Steen shares from his own personal experiences. His book is an invitation to you to fully embrace this process of change. Only then will you discover how privileged you truly are. You are in God's bootcamp!

"God wants to take us on a journey, and Psalm 23 gives us a beautiful picture of that process."Feeling stagnant in your spiritual walk? It's time to shine a new light on your life by taking a closer look at the famous, "The Lord is my Shepherd" psalm written by David. Despite being a widely known psalm, many overlook the wisdom and truth that are present within Psalm 23.Lean in as international speaker and pastor Joey Zamora unpacks the vast biblical wisdom contained in this singular psalm and be open to the impact and change God will bring to your life through it!By reading this book, you will:¿Be empowered in your spiritual walk,¿Find a new understanding of Psalm 23 and its application to your life,¿Draw closer in your relationship with God, ¿And much, much more!Stop living limited and in stagnation. Take the first step in transforming your spiritual life-read The Table, The Oil, and The Cup and revolutionize your spiritual journey!

"God wants to take us on a journey, and Psalm 23 gives us a beautiful picture of that process."Feeling stagnant in your spiritual walk? It's time to shine a new light on your life by taking a closer look at the famous, "The Lord is my Shepherd" psalm written by David. Despite being a widely known psalm, many overlook the wisdom and truth that are present within Psalm 23.Lean in as international speaker and pastor Joey Zamora unpacks the vast biblical wisdom contained in this singular psalm and be open to the impact and change God will bring to your life through it!By reading this book, you will:¿Be empowered in your spiritual walk,¿Find a new understanding of Psalm 23 and its application to your life,¿Draw closer in your relationship with God, ¿And much, much more!Stop living limited and in stagnation. Take the first step in transforming your spiritual life-read The Table, The Oil, and The Cup and revolutionize your spiritual journey!

Life happens-to everyone. From beginning to end, through joy and heartache, in good times and bad, we are in a constant state of transition if we are alive. Join Ted Pagel Jr. in Courageous Faith: Overcoming Obstacles on the Road to Freedom as he chronicles how the ancient Israelites transitioned from four hundred years of slavery in Egypt to embrace full freedom in the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership.Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you can follow the Israelites' steps and learn how to:¿Overcome the Jerichos in your life.¿Find victory after defeat.¿Never give up on your dreams.¿Find your place of refuge.¿Never settle for less than God's best.It takes courageous faith to be fundamentally changed into the likeness of Christ, but you, too, can "be strong and courageous . . . for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go" (Joshua 1:9, NIV).