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Will Sanborn
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Serving Christ is a fantastic privilege.
Serving Christ is the hardest thing you could imagine.
So which is it?
Ouch! When Ministry Hurts tackles that question for anyone serving Christ—whether in full-time ministry, in a part-time role, or as a volunteer—and aims to encourage you through:
- Scripture examples when things went great or when it all fell apart.
- The author’s experiences—good, bad, funny and sad—through 50 years of ministry, starting on campus, then as a pastor, and finally with military kids at the Army’s Fort Carson. Will has seen, if not all, a lot!
- Anecdotes from others in ministry.
- Plus a good amount of humor, because tears without laughter is a sad state indeed!
What Others Say About Ouch! When Ministry Hurts:
"A large portion of my current assignment in the Body of Christ is to help wounded servants. Will Sanborn's book, Ouch! When Ministry Hurts, is a tremendous tool to help Christian workers gain perspective and perseverance in their specific ministry assignments. Every Christ-one who is serving in any capacity needs to read this book. Highly recommended!" (Scott Mathis, President of the Berean Fellowship of Churches)
"Serving in ministry often comes with misconceptions from those in the community you serve. Who would not love to get paid to hang out with kids or adults, take them to do fun things, and talk to them about their faith? But the reality is, ministry is often difficult and quite lonely. In his book, Ouch! When Ministry Hurts, Will Sanborn talks about the elements of ministry that often get neglected. He provides amazing insight from his own experiences, while encouraging those serving in any sort of ministry capacity. I wish I’d had this book as I was starting my journey, but I love that I have it as an encouragement now as I continue pursuing ministry." (Hope Mango, Club Beyond Community Director (Young Life Military), Fort Hood, Texas)
"This is a must-read for anyone in ministry, whether professional or lay. The insights that Will Sanborn presents from everyday experiences are practical and applicable to today’s culture. Authentic! Encouraging! Hope-filled! If you work with people, you will be touched by the principles and advice you will glean." (Rev. Mark Brunott, Pastor of Congregational Care, First Evangelical Free Church, Lincoln, Nebraska)
"The most balanced approach to ministry ever written! This book provides a tough reality of answering the call. Although the pain does not compare to what Christ experienced on the cross, the day-to-day struggles of working with paid or volunteer workers, to working with church board members, can leave lasting scars in support of Christian ministry. This book will make you take a hard look at ministry expounding on the plentiful blessings as well as the plentiful pain of the call." (Pinkie Fischer, Chaplain, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army Chaplain Corps)
"Ministry mirrors life. Times of joy are offset by tears of sorrow. Yet the grace of God enables the faithful servant of Christ to continue to press on. “Ouch!” reminds us to keep looking toward the finish line, not for an off-ramp. Read, be encouraged, and most importantly, keep pressing on." (J. Paul Nyquist, Ph.D., Vice President of Discipleship College of Biblical Studies, Houston, Texas)
About the Author:
The youngest of five brothers, Will Sanborn grew up in the Philadelphia area and graduated from Penn State.
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Caleb Kalenbach is the Lead Pastor at Discovery Church in Simi Valley, CA. Raised in the LGBT community, he was exposed to how some Christians treated the LGBT community, and grew to hate Christians. In high school, he joined a Bible study to disprove the Bible, but ended up following Jesus instead. Later, his parents followed Jesus, too. This is the subject of his first book, Messy Grace - holding on to the truth of God's Word while being filled with grace.
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Nice try, but Inconsistent
- By LP on 09-17-16
By: Caleb Kaltenbach
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The 10-Second Rule
- Following Jesus Made Simple
- By: Clare De Graaf
- Narrated by: Tom Parks
- Length: 3 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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In this powerful audiobook, you’ll discover a memorable, simple way to be attentive to the voice of God and courageously obedient to the promptings of the Spirit. You’ll find practical ideas for discerning God’s will, and you’ll hear stories of ordinary men and women - just like you - who are living by the Rule and how it has transformed their lives and the lives of those they reach out to. The 10-Second Rule is a call to rediscover the revolutionary power of simple obedience as Jesus taught it and the early church lived it, before religious Christianity tamed it!
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I am inspired!
- By Private Customer on 11-10-24
By: Clare De Graaf
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Simplify
- Ten Practices to Unclutter Your Soul
- By: Bill Hybels
- Narrated by: Kelly Ryan Dolan
- Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overscheduled. Exhausted. Overwhelmed. Sound familiar? Too familiar? You are living at a velocity you know deep down is unsustainable. Your life is off course - too crammed with busyness, too out of focus. You keep waiting for things to get better, but they never do. In Simplify, best-selling author Bill Hybels identifies core issues that drive this kind of living and offers action steps to help you live a better way. By eradicating clutter from your inner world, you can experience immediate rewards: greater energy, clearer purpose, richer relationships, and more.
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Great Information, Great Performance
- By Dave Iowa on 10-28-14
By: Bill Hybels
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Man Alive
- Transforming a Man's Seven Primal Needs into a Powerful Spiritual Life
- By: Patrick Morley
- Narrated by: Gabriel Travesser
- Length: 3 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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"Over the last four decades, I've met one-on-one with thousands of men. Most of them know that Jesus promised "a rich and satisfying life" (John 10:10), but too many are confused about what that looks like. In fact, I'd estimate that 90 percent of Christian men lead lukewarm, stagnant, defeated lives—and they hate it. When men try to put into words what's holding them back, they invariably describe one or more of seven symptoms. But you can experience a powerful life transformed by Christ. I'll tell you how." (Patrick Morley)
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Thank you Jesus
- By joel ten on 08-02-23
By: Patrick Morley
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Does Jesus Really Love Me?
- A Gay Christian's Pilgrimage in Search of God in America
- By: Jeff Chu
- Narrated by: Jeff Chu
- Length: 13 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Does Jesus Really Love Me?: A Gay Christian's Pilgrimage in Search of God in America is part memoir and part investigative analysis that explores the explosive and confusing intersection of faith, politics, and sexuality in Christian America. The quest to find an answer is at the heart of Does Jesus Really Love Me? - a personal journey of belief, an investigation, and a portrait of a faith and a nation at odds by award-winning reporter Jeff Chu.
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This Is Where I Found Hope in '20/'21
- By Josh on 01-24-21
By: Jeff Chu
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Who Stole My Church?
- What to Do When the Church You Love Tries to Enter the 21st Century
- By: Gordon MacDonald
- Narrated by: Maurice England
- Length: 9 hrs
- Unabridged
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Who Stole My Church? is a fictional story that tells the all-too-real tale of many church communities today. In this audiobook, you can walk alongside an imaginary community, led by real-life pastor Gordon MacDonald and his wife, Gail, and discover how to meet the needs of all believers without abandoning the dreams and desires of any.
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Super good for understanding church history
- By Gregory Dehart on 08-08-24
By: Gordon MacDonald
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What Are You Going to Do with Your Life?
- By: J.D. Greear
- Narrated by: J.D. Greear
- Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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J.D. Greear considers Jesus’ radical call to give your life away to the greatest cause of all. To view your life from the perspective of eternity. To start making decisions now that you’ll be glad you made. It’s time to put your “yes” on the table and let God put it on the map.
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A convicting read
- By Hartley on 12-24-20
By: J.D. Greear
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Quit Church
- By: Chris Sonksen
- Narrated by: Dean Gallagher
- Length: 3 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Let's face it. Church isn't working. We hear sermons about the abundant life Jesus promised, but how many of us are actually living it? How many of our churches are thriving? How many people in our congregations are experiencing God's blessings? Maybe it's time to call it quits. Quit church? Well, not exactly. Drawing from his experience coaching hundreds of churches toward true growth, Chris Sonksen calls on us to quit our casual, cultural commitment to church as we know it....
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Quit Church
- By larry jenkins on 06-07-18
By: Chris Sonksen
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Called
- By: Casey Cole OFM
- Narrated by: Casey Cole OFM
- Length: 5 hrs
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Whether you’re considering a religious vocation or simply trying to lead a Christ-centered life, Franciscan friar Casey Cole has news: Christian life doesn't end with a profession of faith or hearing of God's call. That's when it begins. Called: What Happens After Saying Yes to God reflects on realities that are common to anyone who is serious about living a sincere Christian life and trying to follow the message of Jesus in the Gospels.
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A good reminder
- By David Ryan Lompe on 04-16-21
By: Casey Cole OFM
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Tempered Steel
- How God Shaped a Man's Heart Through Adversity
- By: Steve Farrar
- Narrated by: Steve Farrar
- Length: 5 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Men's conference speaker and best-selling author Steve Farrar takes listeners through the psalms to see how David endured crushing pressure and fiery trials and emerged a great man, shaped by the hand of God. Men facing difficult challenges in life will relate to chapters on depression, betrayal, when your family is falling apart, living with a bad decision, living with your critics, and when your career is interrupted. Farrar encouragingly illustrates how David depended on God to overcome the same sins and trials - still remaining "a man after God's own heart".
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Hearing the truth can hurt, and maybe if it hurts then it can help
- By Amazon Customer on 12-29-22
By: Steve Farrar
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Upward, Inward, Outward
- Love God, Love Yourself, Love Others
- By: Daniel Fusco
- Narrated by: Daniel Fusco
- Length: 5 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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This book is about discovering together how to understand and live the Greatest Commandment. We're not after the "art of thinking about God a little differently". We're here to uncover the needs God created within us - needs for meaning, intimacy, honesty, humility, justice, compassion, and more - and how he designed us to find those needs fulfilled in him.
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Amazing!!
- By kim morgan on 06-17-21
By: Daniel Fusco
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The Heart of the Artist
- A Character-Building Guide for You and Your Ministry Team
- By: Rory Noland
- Narrated by: Maurice England
- Length: 11 hrs and 46 mins
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This book explores issues of character facing Christian artists who want to use their gifts more effectively in church ministry.
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Best Book I ever read
- By A on 10-21-19
By: Rory Noland
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The Pastor's Kid
- What It's Like and How to Help
- By: Barnabas Piper, John Piper - foreword
- Narrated by: Barnabas Piper, John Piper
- Length: 3 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Pastors’ kids are often burdened by others’ expectations, but there is a wonderful solution, both at home and in the church: grace. In this revised, refreshed version of Barnabas Piper’s best-known book, the author candidly shares his own experiences as son of pastor and best-selling author John Piper, offering a challenge to our churches and to the families at their very heart: how to care for pastors’ kids and allow them to find their own faith and identity.
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Preachers’ Kid
- By laura robbins on 03-07-23
By: Barnabas Piper, and others
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You Can Trust God to Write Your Story
- Embracing the Mysteries of Providence
- By: Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, Robert D. Wolgemuth
- Narrated by: Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, Robert D. Wolgemuth
- Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins
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In their first book together, best-selling authors Robert and Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth share biblical and modern-day stories of God’s providence at work, including their own story of finding love and marrying - the first time for Nancy at age 57 and the second time for Robert, a widower. Each story will inspire you as you watch God redeem impossible situations in the unlikeliest ways. Learn to see His hand in your life, and you'll never be the same.
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A Wonderful, Scripturally Founded, Encouragement!
- By Jennifer Harvey on 10-07-19
By: Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, and others