{"title":"Box deals","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreat whole-box deals on a few of our most popular books, available until 30 November 2026. Shipping within Australia only.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-life-of-faith-box-deal","title":"The Life of Faith box deal","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion_content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn influential thinker in the evangelical world for the past half century, Peter Jensen has trained a generation of pastors and theologians for gospel ministry and Christian leadership across the globe. Now, for the first time, the essence of Dr Jensen’s theological approach has been distilled into a single volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroken into 27 accessible chapters and punctuated with key concepts, discussion questions, and quotes from great cultural and theological works, this introduction to Christian doctrine is concise and engaging enough to be read in full, while being rich and deep enough to stretch even the most enquiring Christian mind. \u003cem\u003eThe Life of Faith\u003c\/em\u003e is sure to become an indispensable resource for scholars, pastors, lay leaders and theological students alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e“The chief aim of this book is to summarize what the Bible teaches (its ‘doctrine’) about the great topics it contains. Doctrine seeks to extend our knowledge of the Bible and help us to understand it fully and accurately. It is an essential method of reading and applying the Bible … My prayer for us all is that we will begin and end with the fear of the Lord that leads to wisdom.”—Peter Jensen\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Jensen (DPhil, Oxford University) served as Principal of Moore Theological College, Sydney from 1985 to 2001, and as Anglican Archbishop of Sydney from 2001 to 2013. He was formerly the General Secretary of GAFCON, and continues to teach systematic theology at several theological colleges throughout Australia and beyond. He is the author of several books, including \u003cem\u003eThe Revelation of God\u003c\/em\u003e (2002) and \u003cem\u003eThe Future of Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e (2008), along with numerous articles published in journals and encyclopedias.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eRecommendations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Flush\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003eThe Life of Faith\u003c\/i\u003e is an introductory systematic theology that simultaneously cuts its own swathe and sustains traditional confessional evangelical theology. The fruit of a master teacher who has spent decades serving theological students, the book does not follow the traditional loci of systematic theology, but has been shaped by the form of biblical theology developed at Moore Theological College. It is only a fraction of the length of traditional magisterial volumes (e.g. Shedd, Hodge, Bavinck, Berkhof), while being more overtly edifying. The work has the freshness of an author who in the 21st century is still engaging in evangelism: it smells of the gospel, of ‘gospelizing’, rather more than of the library, even while readers will sense the author’s allegiance to the Thirty-Nine Articles. This is an excellent book for those just starting out in serious study of theology, and for those who want a refresher.\"\u003cbr\u003e—D. A. Carson, Emeritus Professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, IL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Students of the Bible are indebted to Dr Peter Jensen’s clear, concise and thoroughly readable introduction to Christian doctrine. After 25 years of teaching theological students, Dr Jensen is well across the nuances and challenges of explaining the Bible’s core focus and the appropriate human response, namely, a life of faith. This volume will be an asset to all who desire a deeper understanding of God and his word.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Dr Glenn N Davies, Anglican Archbishop of Sydney\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Every generation needs its own restatement and application of the whole sweep of biblical doctrine, and in \u003ci\u003eThe Life of Faith\u003c\/i\u003e we are in the hands of a master pastor–teacher. Based on a lifetime of personal discipleship and theological study, Peter Jensen has provided us with a wonderfully accessible, heartwarming exposition of the gospel of Christ—with all that flows from it in Christian experience—that is both comprehensive and panoramic. Particular strengths include its logical clarity in argument, its engagement with contemporary issues and distortions, both cultural and theological, its penetrating correctives of “our own perceptions shaped by sinful human ideas”, but above all its unapologetic commitment to the truth and unity of the Scriptures, with Christ as their focus. The glory of God shines from these pages, causing one’s spirit to lift in praise and thanksgiving. You will want to come back to it again and again!\"\u003cbr\u003e—David Jackman, Founding Director, Cornhill Training Course, London; Former President, The Proclamation Trust, London\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"In 27 crisp and concise chapters, Peter Jensen surveys Christian doctrine, relying on the gospel as the essential source of knowledge of God, biblical theology as the pattern of his study, and personal and social application as the essential concomitant of the apprehension of theological truth. Dr Jensen offers his reader a masterful tour of the sweep of biblical doctrine with clarity, pastoral as well as theological insight, and the sense of his own warm companionship as a fellow learner at the feet of a common Master, who rules his people by his Spirit-breathed word. I warmly commend this immensely useful volume to parents teaching their older children, those involved in discipling new or mature believers, small-group Bible study leaders, and pastors thinking of offering a doctrinal sermon series or providing training to all sorts of ‘ministers of the word’ in a local church setting.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Kanishka Raffel, Anglican Archbishop of Sydney\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Those of us familiar with Peter Jensen’s teaching of Christian doctrine at Moore College for more than a quarter of a century will rejoice that the benefit we received can now be enjoyed by everyone who reads this book. Peter has always been known to us as a deep and rich thinker, one who penetrates to the heart of theological matters, bringing to them a clarity of expression and an unswerving faithfulness to the word of God. In this volume, Peter teaches us to think out from the gospel, to test everything against the Scriptures, and to pause regularly to give thanks to the God who created us and saved us in Jesus Christ. Here is theology that warms the heart, directs the mind, and feeds the soul.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Mark Thompson, Principal, Moore Theological College, Sydney\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"'Love God with all your mind'. One of the features of Christ’s quotation of the Old Testament command 'love the \u003cspan style=\"font-variant: small-caps;\"\u003eLord\u003c\/span\u003e your God' is that he adds the words, 'with all your mind' (e.g. Mark 12:30). Peter Jensen’s introduction to theology will help you do that it. It is full of godly wisdom about God and the gospel, and is persuasive, pastoral, and practical.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Peter Adam, Vicar Emeritus, St Jude’s Carlton, Melbourne; Former Principal, Ridley College, Melbourne\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"It is with great delight that I see \u003cem\u003eThe Life of Faith\u003c\/em\u003e become available for the strengthening of Christ’s people. The work of one of Australia’s foremost theological educators and theologians, these studies began life as lecture notes used to help form a generation of pastors and Christian leaders, and many of us who experienced those lectures can testify to their effectiveness. These studies, having been forged and developed over decades of actual use and now completely reworked and updated into book form, are a great resource for anyone wanting a solid foundation in the Christian faith. This book combines a concern to express biblical orthodoxy in a fresh and insightful way with a blending of a pastoral heart and warmth with wisdom and gospel clarity. \u003cem\u003eThe Life of Faith\u003c\/em\u003e is well worth anyone’s time to read and digest so as to grow in their knowledge and love of God and his saving ways.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Mark Baddeley, Senior Lecturer, Systematic Theology, Queensland Theological College, Brisbane\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Peter Jensen’s aim in this work is to summarize what the Bible teaches—in other words, to present the Bible’s doctrine. Readers will deepen their knowledge of the Bible, learning a sound way of reading it and applying it. Jensen is a master teacher. There is an admirable recognition of Scripture as a covenantal book provided by God to his people, with careful attention given to the biblical plotline. Even so, the insights of great ones of the Christian past are not neglected. Clarity of expression and acute theological insight characterize the whole project. A very fine work. I could sum it up as John Calvin meets Broughton Knox.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Graham Cole, Emeritus Dean and Professor Emeritus of Biblical and Systematic Theology, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, IL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"This work is the result of years of theological reflection. Informed by various sociopolitical, cultural, theological and scholarly developments in the past two centuries, it presents a strong case for Reformed theology in the 21st century. Those of us who grew up with Reformed theology in the 20th century will find this book refreshing. It serves as a reminder not only of our core beliefs, but also of what an informed and thought-through Reformed theology should look like today in order to be relevant and yet faithful to its foundational premises.\n\u003cp\u003e\"Bishop Jensen shows, compellingly, why some of the ‘newer’ scholarly discoveries have failed to sway him from his Reformed roots. He demonstrates how he has considered these new discoveries and given them fair considerations. For example, his treatment of biblical criticism shows how he welcomes scholarly advancements without compromising his belief that the Bible is the word of God.\u003cbr\u003e\"Bishop Jensen presents his theology to us systematically, biblically, accessibly, and concisely. Its organization helps readers to see the contours, the width and the depth of his thought, all of which come together to form a theological framework that will bring great benefit to new learners of theology. I would highly recommend this book to those who wish to find an entry-level introduction to systematic theology.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Khee-Vun Lin, Principal, Anglican Training Institute, Sabah, Malaysia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This is a magnificent book. There is gold on every page. For those who benefitted from the blessing of being taught by Peter Jensen at Moore College it will be a must-have—if only to remind of privileges once enjoyed. Those who missed such riches now can play catch up. Knowledge of God is the beautiful theme—through the Scriptures, in salvation, as Lord and by faith. This is no dry textbook. Every page drives towards practical knowledge of the living God. It will fill your mind, delight your soul and, above all, enrich your relationship with God.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—William Taylor, Rector, St Helen’s Bishopsgate, London\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"head accordion_toggle\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50783813140566,"sku":"tlfbox","price":288.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/files\/LifeofFaith22rgb72dpi_5658d7be-04d1-4cf5-86f9-3fb741fb130c.jpg?v=1792457015"},{"product_id":"growth-and-change-box-deal","title":"Growth and Change box deal","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion_content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor many years, evangelical church leaders have been told that the key to seeing gospel growth is to “just be faithful”. In \u003cem\u003eGrowth and Change\u003c\/em\u003e, Andrew Heard challenges this misconception head-on with wisdom from decades of ministry experience and deep theological reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichly biblical and heartfelt, this ground-breaking book confronts sacred cows, rejects easy answers and addresses the tensions felt by every leader who wants to proactively work for change while remaining absolutely committed to the word of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a must-read for every church leader committed to seeing the gospel of Jesus grow and bear fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I honestly believe this could prove to be one of the most important books (after the Bible, of course) for church leaders in our time.”—Richard Coekin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“How can we care about growing a church and not lose our theological moorings in the process? Andrew Heard shows us the way.”—Ed Stetzer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Andrew Heard is well known and well trusted in Australia, his homeland. Now we pray that his influence may multiply exponentially around the world.”—D.A. Carson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A stirring call to radically rethink our trellises for the sake of growing the vine.”—Tony Payne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Every leader of a church or Christian organization should read this.”—Robert S. Kinney\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForeword by DA Carson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1. Change and the unchanging God\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2. The danger of a passion for growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3. The necessity of a passion for growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4. The importance of numbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5. Rethinking our priorities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6. Tying together the threads (so far)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7. Bearing the weight of responsibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8. Living with the tensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9. Theologically principled pragmatism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10. Freedom and boundaries in church life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11. Freedom and boundaries for pastors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12. Leading with outcomes at the centre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13. Dealing with the pressure of ministry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConclusion: Do not stoop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix: Five foundations for ministry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndrew Heard has been involved in Christian ministry for nearly 30 years. In 1996, together with his wife Cathie, he established a new church on the Central Coast of NSW, now called EV Church, where he serves as Lead Pastor. In 2005 he was elected as founding President of the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches. This association contains churches in most states of Australia, with more being added each year. In 2009 he became a founding director of Geneva Push, a church planting network that aims to see hundreds of new churches started around Australia. He is now Chairman of Reach Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"head accordion_toggle\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50786839035990,"sku":"gacbox","price":350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/files\/GrowthandChange23rgb72dpi_e6abd3d7-2685-4813-a4c8-c00d7f2d7e2e.jpg?v=1792461690"},{"product_id":"the-team-leaders-handbook-box-deal","title":"The Team Leader's Handbook box deal","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion_content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve all had the unfortunate experience of being in a team with poor leadership. But nobody wants to be that sort of leader, so when we’re asked to step up and lead a gospel ministry—where eternal futures are at stake—it can seem pretty daunting.\u003cbr\u003eBut you’re not on your own. From his wealth of leadership wisdom and experience, Dave Moore shares:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhy good leadership matters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhat good leaders do—always, regularly and often\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epractical tips, real-life examples and useful leadership tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Team Leader’s Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e is a highly accessible must-read guide for any current or future leader of a ministry team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 1: Team leading matters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1. So, you’re a team leader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2. Teams are worth the pain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3. A fruitful team leader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4. The four conversations tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 2: What team leaders always do\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5. Pray the big prayer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6. Cultivate a gospel culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7. Focus on principles and values\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 3: What team leaders regularly do\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8. Gather the team\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9. Delegate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10. Give positive feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11. Check in and catch up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12. Have a bit of fun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 4: What team leaders often do\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13. Recruit new members\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14. Record, track and report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15. (Re)assign roles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16. Play on the team\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 5: Tools to help you lead\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17. Know yourself (and your team) better\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18. Consider what season your team is in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e19. Assess your team’s performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet’s go\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith thanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDave Moore is married to Julie and they have four adult children. He became a Christian through a Bible-teaching ministry at school and the youth group at a local church plant.  After working in IT during the dotcom boom, Dave did a ministry apprenticeship followed by study at Moore Theological College. He’s been part of the senior pastoral team at Hunter Bible Church for over 16 years. He also serves as part of the Ministry Training Strategy movement, lectures through the Timothy Partnership Certificate program, and is the Executive Director of Safe Ministry Check (safeministrycheck.com.au).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCommendations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eI first read Dave’s material on team leadership as I stepped into a team-leading role in kids’ ministry, and it gave me clarity and confidence as I approached this new way of serving Jesus. \u003cem\u003eThe Team Leader’s Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e will help you see the gospel heart behind team leading, before stepping you through the role and equipping you with a range of practical tools. It’s simple, clear, really applicable, and biblically rooted in the desire to see Jesus glorified through ministry.\u003cbr\u003e—Sophia Lee, Kids Church Team Leader, Hunter Bible Church, NSW\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThere are so many leadership books out there, so why add \u003cem\u003eThe Team Leader’s Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e to your must-read list? Because Dave Moore is passionate about seeing your church raise up and deploy sacrificial, joy-filled team leaders who love to serve Jesus. Dave breaks down the job of building and deploying volunteer leaders in such a way that every leader in your church can easily grasp his framework and tools. And those leaders will then go on to equip even more leaders.\u003cbr\u003e—Steve Covetz, Lead Pastor, The Point Community Church, NSW\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eWhat a fantastic resource! I can’t wait to get this into the hands of my team leaders. Dave Moore’s book has given me a bunch of really clear, practical, principle-driven tools for effectively and lovingly leading a team. I love the focus on prayer, and the way Dave really pushes his readers to think realistically about how to put these tools into action week by week. I have a feeling a stack of these books will find their way into our church library and be a well-used resource for years to come.\u003cbr\u003e—Claire Williams, Pastor for Magnification, City on a Hill, Wellington, New Zealand\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eI’m so excited that this book has been written! Dave Moore shares wisdom gained from the successes and failures of years spent in building teams and encouraging and equipping team leaders. This book is accessible, theologically principled and practical—the four conversations tool is a winner! Put this in the hands of your team leaders (or potential team leaders) and use it as the basis for training.\u003cbr\u003e—Caroline Litchfield, Membership Director, Christ Church St Ives, NSW\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eLeading a team in church is an exciting responsibility, but it can also be very daunting! Dave Moore has written the book to dispel any fears and bring clarity to the task. Easy to read, warm, principled and thorough,\u003cem\u003e The Team Leader’s Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e will help guide the new and long-term team leader in their noble task.\u003cbr\u003e—Dan Ford, Assistant Pastor, EV Church, Erina, NSW\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eI wish I’d had this book years earlier in raising up and equipping leaders who can empower and train future leaders. Dave Moore breaks down the gospel motivation and practical steps involved in leadership and insightfully addresses the particulars of leading volunteers. He has an obvious love for people and an enthusiasm for thinking deeply and systematically about how to lead teams well to bring glory to our Lord Jesus.\u003cbr\u003e—Jess Sheely, Assistant Pastor, Scots Church Sydney, NSW\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eI’ve had the privilege of working under and alongside Dave Moore for over ten years. He is a man who loves Jesus and has a wonderful desire for God to be glorified, for God’s people to be loved, and for the lost to be saved. His evangelism and boldness personally helped me become a Christian, so I can’t say anything bad about him. Nothing in this book is just theoretical for him; these are things he lives, breathes and puts into practice. He has a knack for knowing people and helping people learn.\u003cbr\u003eI love this book because it’s made for the volunteer team leader. So many leadership books have great ideas when you’re working with people full-time, but they can be hard to implement in the context of the local church. This book started with seeing a great need to help churches equip our volunteer leaders for the sake of God’s kingdom, and it has stuck to that purpose.\u003cbr\u003e—Scott Curtis, Pastoral Team, Hunter Bible Church, NSW\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book is a must-read for anyone in Christian leadership. For new leaders and established leaders alike, there are nuggets of leadership gold throughout. David Moore puts flesh on the bones of what it means for us to serve as part of Christ’s body. He moves from principles to actions and shares insights from lived experience, all grounded in God’s word. I’m excited to see the fruit of these principles within my own leaders and to see them grow in their godliness and faithfulness through serving our King.\u003cbr\u003e—Ling Shooter, Serving Minister, St Thomas’ North Sydney, NSW\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eIt might be easy to just do a task or delegate a task, but teaching and helping others think through the principles of why the task gets done is super helpful. In \u003cem\u003eThe Team Leader’s Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e, Dave Moore gives clear and concise guidance on moving from theory to practice, giving real-life examples of issues that arise when stepping up to lead ministry teams. It is so helpful, and so practical. It will help new and experienced team leaders alike to grow in self-awareness and deepen their love for their team members to see the joy in serving Jesus together.\u003cbr\u003e—James Hoey, MTS Director of Partnerships\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eDave Moore starts with the Bible, helping us see how God uses teams of people for effective gospel ministry. From that platform, Dave offers a thorough application of how team leaders can lead gospel-centred teams. \u003cem\u003eThe Team Leader’s Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e provides a complete set of resources, alongside helpful real-life examples, that provide every team leader with the tools to lead their team effectively. Wonderfully, this book seeks to multiply the gospel by equipping team leaders to grow new leaders too.\u003cbr\u003e—Clare Merkel, MTW-MTS Partnership Developer\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThis is the best book I’ve read on leading ministry teams. The balance between biblical principles, practical skills and clear application is just right. I’d recommend it to anyone who is looking to grow as a godly, faithful and wise team leader.\u003cbr\u003e—Nathan Xing, Student Minister, Hope Anglican Church, NSW\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Team Leader’s Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e clearly lays out the distinct role of a team leader and how to put the principles of team leadership into practice. It’s easy to read, and includes a bunch of really useful tools. I can’t wait to read it with our current and potential team leaders.\u003cbr\u003e—Amy Stopher, Serve Purpose Leader, Providence Church, WA\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eDave Moore has done us a great service in writing this book for pastors and Christian leaders. He has distilled years of thought and practical experience into a book that gives wonderful insights into many of the frustrations and joys leaders experience in the unique environment of the body of Christ.\u003cbr\u003e—Sam Hilton, City Campus Director, Hunter Bible Church, NSW\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50787911729238,"sku":"tlhbox","price":320.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/files\/TheTeamLeader_sHandbook24rgb150dpi_22cce537-5b63-49c4-8408-efcfd342eb61.jpg?v=1792462472"},{"product_id":"the-team-members-handbook-box-deal","title":"The Team Member's Handbook box deal","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion_content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Flush\"\u003eWhether you’re just starting out on a church team or you’ve been faithfully serving for years, \u003ci\u003eThe Team Member’s Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e is your essential guide to being a more effective part of the team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDave Moore thoughtfully unpacks the biblical foundations for serving Jesus together, from Christ’s own model of serving others to practical teamwork strategies you can apply immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWith encouragement and challenges to your heart, habits, and prayers, you’ll consider your role in your small team and in Jesus’ big team. Through engaging personal stories and real-world examples, you’ll see how God gives us real joy and purpose in serving alongside others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis is more than just a how-to manual; it’s a theological and practical resource that will help you serve Jesus with purpose and joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 1: Serve because of Jesus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1. Jesus, our Lord, served us\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2. Motivations matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 2: Serve the big team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3. We're all on Jesus' team\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4. Your local team and your special team\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5. Your team prayer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 3: Serve your team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6. Be Christian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7. Turn up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8. Keep people in the loop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9. Share ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10. Follow the leader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11. Take responsibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12. Be flexible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13. Skill up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14. Consider leadership\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 4: Tools for team members\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15. DISC profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16. The six types of working genius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17. Safe ministry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet's go!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDave Moore first met Jesus through school Scripture and the youth group at a local church plant. After working in IT during the dotcom boom, Dave did a ministry apprenticeship followed by study at Moore Theological College. He’s been part of the senior pastoral team at Hunter Bible Church for more than 15 years, and is the author of\u003cem\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matthiasmedia.com.au\/products\/the-team-leaders-handbook\" title=\"The Team Leader's Handbook\"\u003eThe Team Leader’s Handbook\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. He also serves alongside the Ministry Training Strategy team, lectures through the Timothy Partnership Certificate program, and is the Executive Director of Safe Ministry Check. Dave and his wife Julie have four children, and they love thinking about design, people, and serving Jesus’ kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50788229087318,"sku":"tmhbox","price":360.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/files\/TheTeamMember_sHandbook25rgb150dpi_be9d74b5-2065-4b68-8f99-28ecca158d6d.jpg?v=1792462968"},{"product_id":"mastered-by-the-word-box-deal","title":"Mastered by the Word box deal","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion_content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs evangelicals, we love to describe our churches as “good, Bible-teaching churches”, well-pleased that our pastors preach solid, exegetical sermons—that we are the ‘Bible guys’. Yet we often leave our kids and youth ministry teams, our Bible study leaders, and others doing important word ministry to muddle their way through without much guidance or training on how to do it well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut exegesis—reading out the meaning there in the text—is a critical process that anyone teaching God’s word to others can and should be thinking through. We must be mastered by the word before we wield it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eMastered by the Word\u003c\/em\u003e, Craig Hamilton explains how to deeply and rightly read and understand the Bible by considering important issues such as context, genre, key words, Old Testament quotations, history, theology, and more. At the end of each step, he gives a masterclass on how to apply what has been covered by showing his working when exegeting the account in Mark 5 of Jesus’ interaction with the demon-possessed man.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraig is passionate about equipping every Christian to uncover all they can from a passage of Scripture and become better teachers of God’s word. This step-by-step guide will take you by the hand so that what seems intimidating and only relevant for Bible college graduates becomes an intuitive process for all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraig Hamilton is a graduate of Moore Theological College, and is the senior minister at Pitt Town Anglican. He is the author of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matthiasmedia.com.au\/products\/wisdom-in-leadership\" title=\"Wisdom in Leadership\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWisdom in Leadership\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matthiasmedia.com.au\/products\/wisdom-in-leadership-development\" title=\"Wisdom in Leadership Development\"\u003eWisdom in Leadership Development\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matthiasmedia.com.au\/products\/made-man\" title=\"Made Man\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMade Man\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe purpose of exegesis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe process of exegesis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep 1: Testament context\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep 2: Biblical theology context\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep 3: Genre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep 4: My questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep 5: Structural context\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep 6: Geography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep 7: Connecting words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep 8: Key words and Old Testament quotations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep 9: Historical background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep 10: The big idea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep 11: Theology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep 12: Look out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe posture of exegesis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"head accordion_toggle\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50788500734038,"sku":"mbtwbox","price":440.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/files\/MasteredbytheWord24rgb150dpi_68f77c9a-871e-4544-b8d1-e9b6fff29c0d.jpg?v=1792464448"}],"url":"https:\/\/matthiasmedia.com.au\/collections\/box-deals.oembed","provider":"matthiasmedia.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}