The author originally preached all of these sermons in his "home" church, but has rewritten them for a wider audience. One reviewer has said that these words touch the very center of our minds as well as our hearts. The problems we find in having faith, pairing sin and suffering, accepting change, worrying, and loving are as relevant today as they were eons ago. Dr. Ramey's insights and directions lead us to examine (or re-examine) Scripture. His discussions illumine those ancient texts with a conversational tone that is never "preachy," and the ideas reflect his years of teaching and...

This book shows how church members and leaders, pastors, and personnel committees can work together to fulfill God's mission for their church. It answers key questions such as: How can we better understand and support our pastor's call to ministry, as well as his or her personal, spiritual, and professional needs? How can we work together to create a global strategy for our mission? How can we transform our often boring church committees into vital communities of faith? How can we deal with "clergy killers" and troublemakers who constantly disrupt our church? Also, churches seeking a new...