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Description : In spite of good intentions, too many
Christian workers today burn out and quit. How can you avoid failing as a
Christian leader?
Author Ajith Fernando believes that much ministry failure results
from neglect of the basics of the faith. Too often today’s church is riveted on
ministry technique to the neglect of leadership lifestyle.
In this book, Fernando identifies the foundational elements that
allow you to be both effective and joyful in your service. He shows from Jesus’
own ministry that relating to the people you minister to, retreating from
busyness to prayer, being affirmed and empowered by God, discipling younger
leaders, and gaining strength from God’s Word must be at the heart of your
ministry.
Rich in Scripture and full of stories from Fernando’s own years of
ministry, this book will help men and women commit themselves afresh to those
vital basics of ministry that make for long-term service that is both fruitful
and joyful.
Introduction and Chapter 1 - PDF
“Ajith Fernando is a writer from whom I’ve learned much and whose
authenticity I greatly respect.” Ravi Zacharias, Founder and
President, Ravi Zacharias International Ministries
“There is an authenticity, deep simplicity, and biblical richness
to the writings of Ajith Fernando. The effect is that when I go to his books in
search for something specific, I get drawn in longer than I intend. That is what
happened with this book, every time I poked my nose into a different chapter.
The church in the Western world needs to read what Ajith Fernando
writes.” John Piper, Pastor for Preaching and Vision,
Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis; author of
What Jesus Demands from the
World
“What makes the writing of Ajith Fernando so convincing is the
authenticity of his ministry. As few persons I know in this generation, he lives
what he preaches.” Robert E. Coleman, Distinguished
Professor of Evangelism and Discipleship, Gordon-Conwell Theological
Seminary
“Ajith Fernando towers above the crowd as one of the great
Christians of our time. He is esteemed internationally for biblical scholarship
and expository Bible teaching and for his work as an apologist and evangelist.
It is no surprise that his Jesus Driven Ministry sets the Christocentric
standard for us all.” R. Kent Hughes, Author, Senior Pastor,
College Church, Wheaton, Illinois; author of
Disciplines of a Godly
Man
“Ajith Fernando does what he sets out to do—to name the basics in
ministry, to validate them in Scripture, the church’s tradition, and experience.
He makes the case that who we are is as important as what we do in ministry.
This book will help us, no matter where we are on our ministry
journey.” Maxie D. Dunnam, President, Asbury Theological
Seminary
“People who have sensed a divine call become confused about what a
minister should be. CEO? Therapist? Visionary? Communicator? Shepherd? Dr.
Fernando demonstrates the relevance of the ministry model of Jesus to the
matters ministers face globally. If the priorities articulated in this book
become the priorities of those in ministry, there will be greater integrity in
the church, the truth of the gospel will be seen in the actions of its
ministers, and the Lord will be honored.” Gregory Waybright,
President, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
