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Gifts: The Joy of Serving God
Contributor(s): Ortberg, John (Author), Pederson, Laurie (Author), Poling, Judson (Author)

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 ISBN: 0310220777     ISBN-13: 9780310220770
Publisher: Harperchristian Resources
OUR PRICE: $14.24  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: September 2000
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Annotation: Gifted--that's you! Uniquely equipped to help build up the body of Christ. As a follower of Jesus, serving others is an integral part of your identity and an important key to your personal growth. But how do you cultivate a servant's heart and your spiritual gifts in ways that build up your church, your family, your friends, and your world--without wiping you out in the process?
Gifts guides you to the answers. Through personal study and small group interaction, this study will help you develop a passion to be used by God. You?ll find out about your unique place in the body of Christ and how to surmount the obstacles that keep you from thriving. You?ll discover the joy of serving with others--doing together what you cannot do alone. And you?ll learn how to abide in Christ, experiencing a freshness and vitality that grow as you give!
Leader's guide included!
Gifts group sessions are:
Use Me!
Use My Gifts!
Walking into Weakness
Comparison: The Killjoy of Servanthood
The Ministry of the Mundane
Servanthood's Bell-Shaped Curve
Abide in Him

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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christian Living - General
- Religion | Spirituality
- Religion | Biblical Studies - Bible Study Guides
Dewey: 240
Series: Pursuing Spiritual Transformation
Physical Information: 0.34" H x 6.12" W x 9.04" L (0.49 lbs) 160 pages
Themes:
- Theometrics - Evangelical
- Religious Orientation - Christian
Features: Illustrated, Price on Product, Table of Contents
Awards: Gold Medallion Book Awards, Nominee, Bible Devotional/Study, 2001
 
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Gifted--that's you Uniquely equipped to help build up the body of Christ. As a follower of Jesus, serving others is an integral part of your identity and an important key to your personal growth. But how do you cultivate a servant's heart and your spiritual gifts in ways that build up your church, your family, your friends, and your world--without wiping you out in the process?Gifts guides you to the answers. Through personal study and small group interaction, this study will help you develop a passion to be used by God. You'll find out about your unique place in the body of Christ and how to surmount the obstacles that keep you from thriving. You'll discover the joy of serving with others--doing together what you cannot do alone. And you'll learn how to abide in Christ, experiencing a freshness and vitality that grow as you give Leader's guide included Gifts group sessions are: Use Me Use My Gifts Walking into WeaknessComparison: The Killjoy of ServanthoodThe Ministry of the MundaneServanthood's Bell-Shaped CurveAbide in Him

Contributor Bio(s): Poling, Judson: - Judson Poling is coauthor of the Walking with God series and general editor of The Journey: A Study Bible for Spiritual Seekers.Ortberg, John: -

John Ortberg is the senior pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church (MPPC) in the San Francisco Bay Area. His bestselling books include Soul Keeping, Who Is This Man?, and If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get out of the Boat. John teaches around the world at conferences and churches, writes articles for Christianity Today and Leadership Journal, and is on the board of the Dallas Willard Center and Fuller Seminary. He has preached sermons on Abraham Lincoln, The LEGO Movie, and The Gospel According to Les Miserables. John and his wife Nancy enjoy spending time with their three adult children, dog Baxter, and surfing the Pacific. You can follow John on twitter @johnortberg or check out the latest news/blogs on his website at www.johnortberg.com.
 
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