The Mentoring Church(1st Edition) How Pastors and Congregations Cultivate Leaders by PhilA. Newton Paperback, 240 Pages, Published 2017 by Kregel Ministry ISBN-13: 978-0-8254-4464-7, ISBN: 0-8254-4464-0
"Ministry Book of the Year--The Gospel Coalition 2017 Book AwardsThe critical missing element in Christian mentoring today: the congregation"Bringing up future leaders isn't just the job of the pastor but of the whole congregation. This is an urgently needed book in churches today."--R. Albert Mohler Jr., president of The Southern Baptist Theological SeminaryYoung, emerging leaders of the church, many of whom have gone through leadership ..."
Elders in the Life of the Church(Updated) Rediscovering the Biblical Model for Church Leadership (9marks Life in the Church) by PhilA. Newton, Matt Schmucker Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 2014 by Kregel Ministry ISBN-13: 978-0-8254-4272-8, ISBN: 0-8254-4272-9
"Paul and Barnabas made a decisive move toward the end of the first missionary journey: they appointed elders in the churches they had established, entrusting them with responsibility to shepherd the young congregations. The need for faithful shepherding has not changed since that time, yet the leadership structure of most churches no longer follows this model. The authors argue that a return to the New Testament pattern of elder plurali ..."
"Dever explains why that always remains true: “God's Word is His supernatural
power for accomplishing His supernatural work. That's ... Shepherd God's People
As pastors shepherd the flock, they get involved with the congregation to cultivate
in them faithful ... See Charles Bridges, The Christian Ministry: With an Inquiry
into the Causes of Its Inefficiency (1830; Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1967).
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"Basando sus respuestas en las Escrituras, la reflexión teológica y la experiencia personal, Newton sirve de mentor y guía para los pastores en cada etapa del ministerio. 40 Questions about Pastoral Ministry, veteran pastor Phil Newton ..."
Los ancianos en la vida de la iglesia(6th Edition) Redescubriendo el modelo bíblico de liderazgo para la iglesia (Spanish Edition) by PhilA. Newton, Matt Schmucker Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 2020 by Editorial Portavoz ISBN-13: 978-0-8254-5880-4, ISBN: 0-8254-5880-3
"Cada iglesia local puede beneficiarse de este recurso útil para construir una estructura de liderazgo saludable. Newton y Schmucker demuestran convincentemente que un regreso al patrón de pluralidad de ancianos del Nuevo Testamento sirve mejor a las necesidades de pastoreo de la iglesia local. Los autores sugieren un proceso viable para mejorar la estructura de liderazgo de una iglesia local y hacer la transición a la pluralidad de anci ..."
"Bring Gospel Hope in the Midst of Death The phone rings: 'Pastor, can you do my mother's funeral'' Or, 'Please help us---our baby just died.' Death comes unexpectedly, giving you two to three days of time to prepare a sermon---in the midst of caring for a grieving family. This helpful book walks a pastor through the logistics of memorial services, burials, and working with funeral homes---using the four P's: Plan, Prepare, Preach, and P ..."
"If You Give A Guy A Beer he'll want popcorn to go with it. Every so often a book comes along that is destined to become a favorite. This is that book. It can be purchased as a last second gift for a brother-in-law, a coffee table book, or a bathroom reader. Buy 3 and distribute appropriately. Enjoy this simple funny story of one guy’s calamitous romp through an evening that begins when you give a guy a beer."
Conduct Gospel-centered Funerals Applying the gospel at the unique challenges of death (Ministering the Master's Way) by PhilA. Newton, Brian Croft, Phil Croft Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2011 by Day One Publications ISBN-13: 978-1-84625-266-2, ISBN: 1-84625-266-0
"Our calling as ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ is to make Christ central in all we do. Yet, in many funeral occasions, the gospel of Jesus Christ is lamentably overlooked as the primary purpose of the funeral service and that upon which all true hope depends. The aim of this book is not just to inform you of all the different kinds of important logistics, challenges, and practicalities that often accompany any funeral, but so th ..."
Elders in Congregational Life Rediscovering the Biblical Model for Church Leadership by PhilA. Newton, Mark Dever Paperback, 176 Pages, Published 2005 by Kregel Academic & Professional ISBN-13: 978-0-8254-3331-3, ISBN: 0-8254-3331-2
"(Foreword by Mark Dever) A biblically functioning church requires intentional devotion to the New Testament model of the church. In this practical book, Phil Newton gives a definitive and biblical study of elder-based leadership."
La Iglesia Mentora(4/0) Cómo Los Pastores y Las Congregaciones Cultivan líderesHow Pastors and Congregations Cultivate Leaders by Newton, PhilA. 224 Pages, Published 2020 by Portavoz ISBN-13: 978-0-8254-5907-8, ISBN: 0-8254-5907-9
"Many hopeful men emerge from seminary eager to dive headfirst into ministry. Confident that seminary equipped them with the tools they need for the journey ahead, they find themselves discouraged when the realities of their first call don’t line up with what they came to expect from assigned readings and classroom discussions. This book, with contributions from fifteen veteran pastors, including Daniel L. Akin, Juan Sanchez, Phil A. New ..."
"Shepherding the Pastor helps new and upcoming pastors understand the common challenges and pitfalls that arise in the early years of ministry and to face difficulties with faith, wisdom, and patience."
"The questions and answers are self-contained, and topics of interest can be easily located. Pastors will want to consult this volume often for authoritative advice on all aspects of pastoral ministry."
Practical Shepherding Ser. Conduct Gospel-Centered Funerals : Applying the Gospel at the Unique Challenges of Death by PhilA. Newton, Brian Croft 128 Pages, Published 2014 by Zondervan ISBN-13: 978-0-310-51719-1, ISBN: 0-310-51719-2
"1. John Flavel, Sermon 37 in “The Fountain of Life,” in The Works of John Flavel (
Carlisle, PA: Banner of Truth, 1997), 1:466. 2. Richard Baxter, The Practical
Works of the Rev. Richard Baxter (London: Paternoster, 1830), 1:121. 3. Charles
Haddon Spurgeon, Lectures to My Students (1881; repr., Pasadena, TX: Pilgrim,
1990), 2:179. 4. Theocritus, quoted in F. F. Bruce, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, Word
Bible Commentary (Nashville: Nelson, ..."
Elders in Congregational Life (Newton): Rediscovering the Biblical Model for Church Leadership by PhilA. Newton 194 Pages, Published by Kregel Academic ISBN-13: 978-0-8254-9478-9, ISBN: 0-8254-9478-8
教会生活中的长老 (Elders in the Life of the Church): Rediscovering the Biblical Model for Church Leadership (Chinese Edition) by PhilNewton, Matt Schmucker Paperback, 254 Pages, Published 2019 by 9Marks ISBN-13: 978-1-940009-91-9, ISBN: 1-940009-91-X
"Newton and Schmucker convincingly demonstrate that a return to the New Testament pattern of elder plurality best serves the shepherding needs of the local church. The authors suggest a workable process for improving a local church’s leadership structure and making the transition to elder plurality. Stories of church leaders provide a narrative of how faithful elder leadership has strengthened their ministries in a variety of settings. E ..."