Crossway and MBTS are giving away 3 FREE eBooks this October. They include Deeper, by Dane Ortlund. The Heart of Preaching, by Mike Bullmore. And Using Authority Well, by Jonathan Leeman. Click here to access the correct page, then scroll down until you see the image featured in this post. It took me five minutes, and all it requires is to make an account – NO credit card information required.
https://www.mbts.edu/pastors/#10k
Below is a summary provided by Crossway for each free eBook.
The Heart of Preaching: The Functional Centrality of the Gospel in the Life and Work of the Preacher (Ebook)
Examining the Role of the Gospel in the Life of the Preacher
Preachers are gospel experts. They have dedicated countless hours to studying the good news during seminary courses and while preparing for sermons. They share its message with accuracy and confidence with the congregation every Sunday. It’s clear they have a strong biblical and theological understanding of the gospel, but what about a functional one?
In The Heart of Preaching, author Mike Bullmore explores the functional centrality of the gospel to help pastors convey its power in a more tangible way. Bullmore draws on decades of pastoral experience to navigate common heart challenges, clarify nuanced definitions, and provide practical advice for sermon preparation, delivery, and planning. This book is a valuable resource for those who want to see the gospel animate not only their preaching but their pastoral ministry and the entirety of their Christian life.
- Explores the Functional Centrality of the Gospel: Shows how to make the gospel functionally central to preaching, pastoral ministry, and the whole Christian life
- Written for Preaching Pastors: Pastor Mike Bullmore offers an insider perspective on the real-world challenges faced by preachers
- Practical: Provides advice for sermon preparation, delivery, and planning
- From 9Marks: Dedicated to helping pastors, ministries, and church members build healthy churches
Using Authority Well: A Concise Guide for Men (Ebook)
Accessible Guide from 9Marks Equips Men to Steward Their God-Given Authority
Every position of power—in homes, churches, and boardrooms—has the potential to strengthen people or to harm them. Bad leaders abuse their authority or abdicate it. And their actions breed distrust in authority generally. Yet what do godly authority and leadership look like—the kind that causes people to flourish?
Many men today have lost their bearings when it comes to leadership. In this condensed version of his book Authority, Jonathan Leeman equips men to take hold of the authority they’ve received and responsibly steward it for the good of others.
Exploring the domains of marriage, fatherhood, church, and the workplace, he offers practical, Scripture-based advice for daily life. This accessible guide, perfect for men’s groups, helps readers submit to God and gain biblical wisdom for their most important roles.
- Practical Advice for Various Areas of Leadership: Biblical insights for fathers, husbands, employers, church pastors, and more
- Adapted from Jonathan Leeman’s Book Authority: Features condensed content
- Perfect for Small Groups and Men’s Ministries: With engaging questions throughout, this is a great resource for churches and mentors
- Includes a New Introduction and a Chapter with Advice for Single Men
Deeper: Real Change for Real Sinners (Ebook)
By Dane Ortlund
“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” —2 Peter 3:18
How do Christians grow? Few question the call of the Bible to grow in godliness, but the answer to exactly how this happens is often elusive.
In this book, Dane Ortlund points believers to Christ, making the case that sanctification does not happen by doing more or becoming better, but by going deeper into the wondrous gospel truths that washed over them when they were first united to him.
Drawing on wisdom from figures throughout church history, Ortlund encourages readers to fix their gaze on Jesus in the battle against sin, casting themselves upon his grace and living out their invincible identity in Christ.
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