Pittsburgh is a great city to live in because great people live in the city. They go beyond the call of duty to help Pittsburgh's schools, churches, businesses and social service agencies not only survive but thrive. In 2010, the Center for Urban Biblical Ministry (CUBM) honored its first class of Urban Heroes - people in Western Pennsylvania who seemed like ordinary people but, upon closer inspection, were found to be doing extraordinary things. In this third volume, you will read their stories and find motivation to do what they have done and continue to do. These Heroes are parents and...

In 1997, John Stanko wrote the book A Daily Dose of Proverbs: A Practical Guide to Uncommon Wisdom for Contemporary Living. John wrote it to share his love for the book of Proverbs and encourage others to study Proverbs on a daily basis. Now John has taken that same daily devotional format, but made it even easier to study Proverbs in A Daily Taste of Proverbs. John once again chooses a verse for every day of the year, but this time includes only a few sentences of explanation, a cross reference to another book of the Bible, and questions to help you apply the material today in your life,...

Since 1991, John Stanko has been in the forefront of the purpose movement to help people discover and fulfill the will of God for their lives. In 1995, John wrote Life is a Gold Mine: Can You Dig It? in which he introduced his five Gold Mine Principles-purpose, goals, time management, organization and faith. Since then, John has written extensively on each of those topics, helping bring clarity of purpose to many people and organizations. In this book, A String of Pearls, John shares many insights into the Gold Mine Principles he has gathered over the last 25 years. This daily devotional is...

Do you have the skills to succeed in today's world of business? Strictly Business is a concise tool for business people and organizational leaders that will show you how to... - Develop people skills consistent with servant leadership - Build effective teams that retain experienced employees and volunteers - Motivate your team with an inspiring vision of the future - Nurture creativity and problem solving on your team - Increase employees' ability to focus and be productive (along with your own) Using cutting-edge leadership principles, John Stanko and Reggies Wenyika team up to show you how...

Are you a leader or a developing leader? Do you want to know what the Bible says on leadership? Do you have a plan to develop your leadership potential? John Stanko has been in the forefront of leadership development for several decades. He has taught leaders all over the world and has led organizations in the United States and abroad. In The Leadership Walk, John helps you take 366 "Leadership Steps" in key areas important to your leadership walk. Things such as change, purpose, goals, strategy, decision making, team building, motivation, ethics, relationships, and finances. Then every seven...

A practical guide to help you discover your purpose and be more productive Are you ready to profit from the efforts that purpose and productivity require? Then grab a shovel and start mining the gold in this book Do you dream of doing something great? Do you hunger to find your purpose in life? Are you busy but unfulfilled? Do you want to serve God no matter what your calling? If so, Life Is A Gold Mine will show you how to: Define your life's purpose in one concise sentence Set goals that take you out of your "comfort zone" Eliminate obstacles and distractions by organizing your world Stir...

Since 1991, John Stanko has helped people all over the world understand their personality and how it relates to their purpose and creativity. Now John brings decades of experience to you in this book so you can understand that your strengths, weaknesses, gifts and personality are all part of who God made you to be. Included in this volume are 52 short studies that will help you be more comfortable in your own skin so you can flow in God's will for your life. John has worked with individuals and organizations the world over so individuals can focus on their strengths and teams can be more...