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Topics:	Christian life, Family ministry, Leadership, Pastor's family, Pastor's spouse, Service, Spiritual gifts
Filters:	Church staff, Counseling, Discipleship, Elder, Family ministry, Pastor, Service, Volunteer coordinator
Purpose:	Ministry
References:	Joshua 24:15, Psalm 126:2, Ephesians 4:1-16
Date Added:	August 27, 2007

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A Godward Life
by John Piper
In 120 thoughtful meditations, John Piper helps you discover how to live fully, passionately, and relentlessly for God's sake (Multnomah, 1997; ISBN 1576731839).

The Healthy Marriage Handbook
from the editors of Marriage Partnership
This book answers over 200 personal questions on every aspect of marriage. The advice is based on God's Word and is offered with compassion and understanding (Broadman & Holman, 2001; ISBN 080549054-X).

Leadership Meditations
David Goetz, editor
These meditations focus on the external aspects of Christian leadershipfamily, management, mentoring, and servanthood (Tyndale, 2001; ISBN 0842353690).

Life Directions
by Jane Kise & David Stark
This book offers a fresh look at finding God's will. Using biblical and real-life examples, Jane Kise and David Stark will help you find guidance and purpose for all areas of your life. Ideal for either group or individual study (Bethany House, 1999; ISBN 1556612087).

Listening to the Voice of God
by Roger Barrier
This is not just another book on prayer. Barrier brings great insight into the nature of our hearts, asking the question, Do you want to hear God speak? Once you've answered that question, he suggests ways for discerning when and what God says and how to avoid pitfalls of following the wrong voice. (Bethany, 1998; ISBN 1556619723)

Raising Great Kids: A Comprehensive Guide to Parenting with Grace and Truth
by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend
In approaching parenting from both a developmental and spiritual direction, the authors show how to equip your son or daughter to accept life's responsibilities and grow from its challenges (Zondervan, 1999; ISBN 0310235499).

Sacred Marriage
by Gary Thomas
Starting with the discovery that the goal of marriage goes beyond personal happiness, writer and speaker Gary Thomas invites readers to see how God can use marriage as a discipline to love him more (Zondervan, 2002; ISBN 0310242827).

Sacred Pathways: Discover Your Soul's Path to God
by Gary Thomas
This book strips away the frustration of a one-size-fits-all spirituality and guides you toward a path of worship that frees you to be yourself (Zondervan, 2000; ISBN 0310230926).

The Strong Family
by Dr. Charles R. Swindoll
In this award-winning book, Chuck Swindoll offers timeless, biblical insight to help you build a deeper and richer family life (Zondervan, 1994; ISBN 0310421918).

What You Do Best in the Body of Christ
by Bruce L. Bugbee
Bugbee offers a proven method to help Christians maximize their effectiveness by identifying their spiritual gifts, passions, and relational style. (Zondervan, 1995; ISBN 0310494311)

Building Strong Families
by Dennis Rainey
The pressures of life in America have been eroding the family. How can we build strong families in this climate? Rainey takes on this topic and provides a helpful resource for strengthening our families. (Crossway Books & Bibles, 2002; ISBN 1581343825)

My Crazy, Imperfect, Christian Family: Living Out Your Faith with Those You Know Best
by Glen Stassen
Have you ever felt like your family has to be perfect? The reality is that the perfect family doesn't exist. This book deals with what it looks like to live as a family that is faithful to God and each other by accepting imperfection and being open with each other. (NavPress, 2004; ISBN 1576834034)

Sacred Marriage: What if God Designed Marriage More to Make Us Holy than to Make Us Happy
by Gary Thomas
A solid marriage is the foundation of a solid family. Marriage is meant to be a picture of Christ's relationship with the church and thus model love for both children and the church. (Zondervan, 2002; ISBN 0310242827)