About the Book
This book is sure to touch and bless every Believer's heart.
- You will learn how the Lord speaks to us and how to hear His voice.
-You will also learn step by step how to be set free by truly forgiving.
-You will read the most heart wrenching ever account of what our Savior suffered at His death---and what the Father also suffered. It's an astounding read!!
-Then you will read about the best model for church leadership----the Biblical model.
Did you know that on Monday mornings many pastors resign in their hearts? Most somehow find the courage to go on, but it is tragic how lonely and isolated pastors feel. There is, however, a Biblical leadership model solution. Dr. J. Thomas Swanner, a former pastor himself, delineates this model very well with many Biblical examples, and with studies in life today. To implement it, though, leaders must hear the Lord's voice and get out of the boat.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
(abbreviated)
Section One The Voice of the Lord
1. Scripture
A. Hear
B. Read
C. Study
D. Memorize
E. Meditate
F. Copy
G. Translate
H. Recite
2. Saints: Those whom we know are hearing and following the Voice of the Lord)
3. Sin: The conviction, cost, and forgiveness of sin is God's clearest Voice
The Horrific Cost Required for Sin on the Cross
4.Suffering: As the ultimate therapist, God intervenes in our suffering with His Presence, Power, Purpose, and the Pacifier of His comforting Word)
5. Songs (Psalms)
6. Sleep
7.Seraphs or Servants (Angels)
8.Self(Theophany or Christophany)
9. Situations or Circumstances
10. Still, Small Voice
Section Two More Blessed to Forgive
Five Steps to Biblical Forgiveness
11. The Goal of Biblical Forgiveness
12. The Five Steps of the Kenosis
13. Human Alternatives to Forgiveness
14. The Balance of Guilt and Bitterness
15. God's Standard, The Lord's Prayer
16. Five Steps ofForgiveness
17. ForgivingYourself
18. Forgiveness and Suffering
19. The Other Side of Forgiveness
20. The Evangelistic Challenge
21. Questions and Answers
Section Three Two by Two Leadership
Three categories of Problems Facing Christian Leaders Today.
22. Biblical and Historical Foundations
Not Good for Man to be Alone
Moses and Aaron
Kings and Advisors
No Hierarchy
The Early Church
The Church Age
23. Comparing and Contrasting Shared Leadership in Various Fields
Shared Leadership in Nursing
Shared Leadership in Christian Ministry
24. The Church Case Study
25. The Two-By-Two Leadership Model For Christian Leadership
Paul and Barnabas
Identifying Leaders
Development and Training of Leaders
26.Fourteen Steps for Transitioning a Ministry to the Two By Two Leadership Model
