Our churches have hardly begun to tap the potential in the pews. Many Christians have settled for far less than God intends because many have never discovered or developed their spiritual gifts. "An understanding of Ephesians 4:11-16 has changed my entire perspective on my Christian service. I discovered that one of my highest priorities must be equipping the saints for their work of service. Pursuing this objective I have made a second discovery. Exceedingly few believers are conscious of possessing a spiritual gift, and even fewer know what their gift is or what to do about it. My third discovery is that few things can be of greater assistance to a Christian in setting his own priorities or discerning the will of God than knowing his own gift. These are the discoveries that have motivated me to prepare this book," says the author. Included are chapters on: - The Definition of a Gift - The Distribution of the Gifts - A Description of the Gifts - The Distinctions Within the Gifts.

In this classic work of spiritual theology, historian Richard Lovelace presents a history of spiritual renewals in light of biblical models. Drawing from the best of different Protestant traditions, Dynamics of Spiritual Life lays out a comprehensive approach to the renewal of the church. In the first half of the book, Lovelace surveys awakening movements since the Reformation, particularly emphasizing Jonathan Edwards's theology of renewal. He then goes deeper into specific elements of such movements and their significance for both doctrinal reformation and spiritual renewal. Lovelace examines such practical issues as renewal of the local congregation, ways revivals go wrong, prospects for closing the "sanctification gap," the historical role of evangelical movements in promoting both unity and division, and Christian approaches to the arts. With scholarly and pastoral insight, he offers a powerful vision of renewal that can unify various models across traditions, combining individual and corporate spirituality, social activism, and evangelism. For over forty years, this well-loved book has helped Christians understand the spiritual movement they are a part of and guided leaders in planting and pastoring churches. This expanded edition features a new forewordby Timothy Keller.

Have you ever asked yourself: "Why am I here?" Made for a Mission offers a biblical informed, strategic method to help you answer this all-important question. "Ever wonder what it was like to have been on the ground floor with Jeff Bezos of Amazon.com or Pierre Omidyar of eBay.com? Wonder no longer. Join Dave Posthuma and hold on -- the future of the church is forming right before your eyes and under your feet." Leonard Sweet, Author and Futurist "Dave Posthuma and E-Church Essentials share my passion to train and inspire leaders to live authentic lives of great impact. Rarely do you meet someone as passionate about the church with the technological genius of Dave..Pay attention to what he is doing and access his outrageous resource. It will help you as you both grow and organize your church." Dan Webster, Author and Founder of Authentic Leadership

The most prominent person on the face of the earth today is the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit was given to you for a reason. It is true that God has given you everything that pertain to life and godliness but it takes the Holy Spirit to see those things in manifestation. One of the most criticize teachings in the body of Christ is speaking in tongues, so many folks don't know what speaking in tongues is all about. So, they can't draw the virtues embedded in it.This book will unveil your eyes to see the fourteen powerful benefits of speaking in tongues and how to get believers filled with the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues. Also, you will learn about the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Apostle Paul was speaking to the believers at Corinth and he said, "Brethren, concerning spiritual gifts I will not have you ignorant." Twelve gifts were outlined in scripture but these gifts are classified into three categories: power gifts, Revelation gifts and inspirational gifts. Only few believers manifest one or two of these gifts but this book will teach you how these gifts operated in the Old and New Testament with practical examples and how you can have them manifest in your life. Don't forget that it is the gift of a man that makes room for him and bring him before great men. Your profitability on the earth is a function of how much of these gifts are functional in your life.

In this book, Buddy Harrison reveals the spiritual dynamics of operating and administrating the Gifts of the Spirit. This practical application of God's Word clarifies the purpose of the Gifts and how they are to be used in daily life.

"Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts" (1 Corinthians 14:1) Will you accept the challenge to earnestly pursue spiritual gifts? A practiced theology of God demands it. Discover how a pursuing love and spiritual gifts is actually a pursuit of God Himself!A Biblical perspective of the Holy Spirit's work through spiritual gifts will shift our expectations of what God will do in our lives, and what He wants to do through us. Discover how spiritual gifts in the church, by the Holy Spirit, is the extension of God's ways revealed in the Old Testament and the ministry of Jesus.With a deliberate pace, we will journey through the Old Testament to understand the ways of God, as well as review the ministry of Jesus on earth and discover that spiritual gifts by the Holy Spirit are part of the continual presentation of who God is, and how He works in the world.With simple clarity, each spiritual gift in 1 Corinthians 12:8-10 is introduced and defined, starting with an investigation of God's ways in the Old Testament and followed by insights gained from Jesus' ministry. With examples and teachings from the Book of Acts and various Epistles, we will illustrate each gift, intermixed with modern examples of God using His children to accomplish His plans though the gifts of the Holy Spirit.Dripping with Scripture, this book can be used in a group setting following the Faith in Action sections at the end of each chapter, or can be tackled individually for personal empowerment. Every chapter also ends with an Additional Resources section to spur further investigation into the various spiritual gifts of the Holy Spirit.Will you accept the challenge to earnestly pursue spiritual gifts? A practiced theology of God demands it. Pursuing love and spiritual gifts is actually a pursuit of God Himself. OUTLINE: Part I: Foundation in the Spirit1. Spirit & Truth2. Love & Power3. Power in the Church4. ImpartationPart II: Exploring the Gifts5. Prophecy6. Wisdom7. Words of Knowledge8. Discernment9. Healing10. Faith & Miracles11. Tongues & InterpretationDiscover the ways and nature of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit are all part of a connected story that results in the spiritual gifts being given to the church, and how we may partner with the ways of God.