We must learn to biblically assess spiritual leaders and wholeheartedly commit to those who demonstrate the qualifications God’s Word requires.
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Here are some books that may assist you in a deeper study of the truths presented in this sermon. While Pastor Mike cannot endorse every concept presented in each book, he does believe these resources will be helpful in profitably thinking through this sermon’s topic.
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- Dallimore, Arnold. George Whitefield (Abridged): God’s Servant in the Revivals of the 18th Century. Crossway, 1990.
- Dobson, Lorna. Caring for Your Pastor: Helping God’s Servant to Minister with Joy. Kregel Publications, 2001.
- Dorsett, Lyle W. A Passion for Souls: The Life of D. L. Moody. Moody Press, 1997.
- Laniak, Timothy S. Shepherds After My Own Heart: Pastoral Traditions and Leadership in the Bible. IVP, 2006.
- Murray, Iain H. The Life of Martyn Lloyd-Jones. Banner of Truth, 2013.
- Piper, John. 21 Servants of Sovereign Joy: Faithful, Flawed, and Fruitful. Crossway, 2018.
- Sanders, J. Oswald. Spiritual Leadership: Principles of Excellence for Every Believer. Moody Press, 1994.
- Sauls, Scott. From Weakness to Strength: Vulnerabilities that Can Bring Out the Best in Your Leadership. Cook, 2017.
- Spurgeon, Charles H. Lectures to My Students. Hendrickson Publications, 2010.
- Stott, John R. W. Basic Christian Leadership. InterVarsity Press, 2006.
- Swindoll, Charles R. Improving Your Serve: The Art of Unselfish Living. Word, 2002.
- Wiersbe, Warren W. Living with the Giants: The Lives of Great Men of the Faith. Baker Books, 1993.
- Woodbridge, John D. Great Leaders of the Christian Church. Moody Press, 1988.