In this volume, the authors invite you to take hold of seven simple but powerful principles designed to energize your ministry. Each of the seven principles has been put into practice with great success at North Point Community Church, the third most influential church in the U.S. Now it’s your turn to experience real change and real growth in your church.

Whether you speak from the pulpit, podium, or the front of a classroom, you don’t need much more than blank stares and faraway looks to tell you you’re not connecting. Take heart before your audience takes leave! You can convey your message in the powerful, life-changing way it deserves to be told. An insightful, entertaining parable that’s an excellent guide for any speaker, Communicating for a Change takes a simple approach to delivering effectively. Join pastor Ray as he discovers that the secrets to successful speaking are parallel to the lessons a trucker learns on the road. By knowing your destination before you leave (identifying the one basic premise of your message), using your blinkers (making transitions obvious), and implementing five other practical points, you’ll drive your message home every time!

The Ministry Collection gathers practical resources for effectively serving people and serving the church. Refocus on the heart of Christian ministry with John Piper, dig into Oswald Chambers’ classic resource on Christian counseling, examine biblical forgiveness, study the principles of biblical ministry, get guidance on eldership, explore the intracacies of New Testament discipleship, and much more.

Access hours of audio resources with the latest wisdom from some of today’s most dynamic pastors. Proven Christian leaders such as Matt Chandler, Paul David Tripp, and Jared C. Wilson address pertinent issues such as ministry burnout, casting a vision for your church, and developing biblically based programs. These audiobooks are full of wisdom for pastors, small group leaders, church planters, and any Christian in a leadership position, and bring your study into your commute, exercise, and work around the house. Audiobooks add a new dimension to your digital library. Logos audiobooks sync across devices—pause a book anytime on your home computer, then pick up where you left off in your car or on your laptop. Listen on your lunch breaks, as a family, or as part of your personal devotional time. Tap into the power of Logos Bible Software in a whole new way.

In Seven Practices of Effective Ministry, the authors invite you to take hold of seven simple but powerful principles that are sure to energize your ministry. Each of the seven principles has been put into practice with great success at North Point Community Church, the third most influential church in the U.S. Now it’s your turn to experience real change and real growth in your church.

There’s no scoreboard in the sanctuary, and the only plate is probably for the offering. But every church leader needs to know how to win, and every congregation needs to know when to cheer. This insightful book speaks to every church leader who yearns for a simpler, more effective approach to ministry. An engaging parable about one overwhelmed pastor is followed by an overview of seven successful team practices, each one developed and applied in a ministry setting. Reinforced by relevant discus...