Entrusted Leader Kit

The Core Values of an Entrusted Leader: a HEART willing to do all God asks; a MISSION for leading characterized by a commitment to multiplying followers of Jesus Christ that supersedes all other endeavors; an APPROACH to leadership characterized by denial of self and serving others; the STABILITY for leading created by applying a balance of skills, character, and compassion; a LIFESTYLE that is beyond reproach and publicly demonstrates faith, hope, and love; the FORTITUDE for leading built on faith in the love and sovereignty of God and the discipline of prayer; a WORLDVIEW founded on absolute truth and the words of Jesus Christ. Entrusted Leaders are people of vision who faithfully serve the investment God has ¿entrusted¿ to them by using skills, character, and compassion to encourage others toward a common goal while upholding rock solid core values. In The Entrusted Leader, learn how to live these core values through the teachings of Dr. L. Hollis Jones and the power of God¿s Word.

We were never meant to take this journey of faith alone or in secret. God has entrusted us with the great and mighty gift of the gospel, something too precious and life-giving to keep to ourselves. In this 6-session Bible study, Beth will encourage you to guard what God has entrusted to you, further His kingdom by sharing Christ with others, and pour into future generations just as Paul once mentored Timothy. Because in this journey of joy and hardship, we need each other to stay the course and live a life of faithfulness.

Live Confidently in Your Authority as a Kingdom Man For too long, men have sat on the sideline of life. But God intends for us to get into the game. We’ve been content with mediocre while God calls us to greatness. The path to a better world and a better future for our families and communities begins at our door. We need to take hold of our biblical anointing and become men sold out for the kingdom of God. Dr. Tony Evans, founder and president of The Urban Alternative and senior pastor at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Texas, calls men to biblical manhood. He exhorts you to grab hold of your dominion, exercise the authority God has given you, and fulfill your role to provide leadership and mirror God’s character. With Kingdom Man as your guide, you will learn to: Leave the past behind: learn from yesterday but not live in it Embrace prayer as your primary weapon of warfare Align yourself with God’s prescription for kingdom manhood Confidently and compassionately express your authority within your domain Remember your call to greatness Men, it’s time to step into our destiny. It’s time to roar.

Step Into God’s Vineyard In this attractive repackage of the original bestselling Secrets of the Vine, Dr. Bruce Wilkinson explores John 15 to show you how to make maximum impact for God. Wilkinson demonstrates how Jesus is the Vine of life, discusses four levels of “fruit bearing” (doing the good work of God), and reveals three life-changing truths that will lead you to new joy and effectiveness in His kingdom. Secrets of the Vine will open your eyes to the Lord’s hand in your life and will uncover surprising insights that will point you toward a new path of consequence for God’s glory. 3.5 million in print! Are You Ready to Break Through to the Abundant Life? Is it time to trade in mediocrity for a life of consequence? Do you want to experience the joy of making maximum impact for God? Join Bruce Wilkinson for a journey through John 15. Find out why Jesus is the Vine of life, and explore the four levels of “fruit bearing.” You’ll learn three surprising secrets that will open your eyes to your unrealized potential in Him…starting today! Story Behind the Book Secrets of the Vine rapidly became an international bestseller upon its release four years ago. Today readers continue to count on sound teaching from Bruce Wilkinson. Now with an attractive new cover, this repackage will appeal to those who haven’t yet discovered the power of Wilkinson’s life-changing message. Anyone looking to deepen their spiritual walk and bring more glory to God will find the vineyard ripe for picking!

In this study, you will understand how Joseph's place in the nativity story is much like our own. In life, we encounter circumstances that we would have never chosen for ourselves. At times it can be tempting just to walk away. Joseph provides us a great example of humbly obeying God even when we don't understand and faithfully moving forward in the strength that God provides. Exchange your doubt for courage this Advent and Christmas season. Learn to accept and glorify God's will even when circumstances make it difficult to do so. The Leader Guide contains everything needed to guide a group through the four-week study, including session plans, activities, and discussion questions, as well as multiple format options.

Worthy Vesselis a six-session video-enhancedBible study by Amy Byrd that will lead girls through an in-depth study of 2 Timothy. They will examine biblical context and a multitude of spiritual truths in this letter from the apostle Paul to Timothy. As they explore the relationship between Paul and his young disciple, girls will be challenged to live as worthy vessels of the gospel of Jesus Christ, encouraging others to walk in faith as they deliver the message God has entrusted to them. This Leader Kit includes one Bible study book and 1 DVD. The DVD includes 6 group sessions, promotional material, and a message to leaders. The Bible study book includes 6 weeks of homework that can be completed between group sessions. Includes leader helps. Features: Interactive teaching video approximately 6-8 minutes each week Leader helps in the back of the book to guide questions and discussion with small groups Personal study segments in the Bible study book to complete between group sessions Biblically rooted and gospel-centered 6 group sessions, 6 weeks of homework Benefits: Provides an in-depth study of a book of the Bible that challenges girls in the discipline of daily Bible study Each day of homework will guide girls as they learn to journal through an entire book of the Bible Personal spiritual growth through individual time spent in Bible study with the content Girls will discover what it means to be a worthy vessel of the gospel Emphasis on continuing in ministry despite hardships Encouragement for girls to invest in the spiritual growth of other believers; older girls pouring into younger girls Video segments that help girls connect to the theme for that session and allow leaders to hear from a veteran voice in girls ministry Author: Amy Byrd has a desire to make much of Jesus and loves all things student ministry. She has the joy to serve as the Director of Girls Ministry at Hunter Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL. Amy loves spending time with her husband, William, and her family and dear friends. In addition to her role at HSBC, Amy also serves on the leadership team for LifeWay Girls Ministry. Her ultimate desire is to see girls know their worth as daughters of the Most High and know Him as their Savior. "

Change the Way You Think about Leadership At the age of thirty-three, Dr. Albert Mohler became the youngest president in the 164-year history of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He was the driving force behind the school's transformation into a thriving institution with an international reputation characterized by a passionate conviction for truth. In the process he became one of the most important and prominent Christian voices in contemporary culture. What will it take to transform your leadership? Effective leaders need more than administrative skills and vision. They need to be able to change the hearts and minds of those they lead. Leadership like this requires passionate beliefs that can stand up to pressure from without and within. In this updated edition Dr. Mohler has added a new introduction and conclusion based on an additional 10 years of leadership. He has also completely rewritten the chapter "The Digital Leader." The Conviction to Lead will crystallize your convictions while revolutionizing your thinking, your decision-making, your communication, and ultimately, those you lead. "Dr. Al Mohler has written a book that shakes us up and challenges our thinking. The Conviction to Lead is poised to become one of the all-time classic works on Christian leadership."--JIM DALY, President - Focus on the Family "Having rarely thought about leadership, I was hooked from the first chapter--to my complete surprise. This is a powerful book and gracefully written."--FRED BARNES, Executive Editor--The Weekly Standard

Equip your leaders to pursue a grace-filled, authentic leadership culture in their small groups. Training disciples ¿to be equipped for every good work¿ (2 Timothy 3:16¿17) is a significant calling and Uncommon Leadership 201 will help you take your leaders to the next level in leading those God has entrusted to them