the benefits of "The Power of the Call"

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	• The Power of the Call Henry T. Blackaby, Henry R. Brandt, ... B&H Publishing Group, 1997 - 256 pages average customer review:based on 6 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Excellent advice on pastoral counseling

This book does exactly what the synopsis states by showing us "how God provides fully for every situation and need a pastor will face." The contributions by Henry Brandt on pastoral counseling were phenomenal. He clearly illustrates how the pastor is to use the Word of God in counseling. He states that the vast majority of people who come for counseling are suffering from the effects of sin in their lives. They need someone to gently show them from the Bible the root of their problems and God's cure. If you've ever struggled with counseling as a pastor I would suggest you read this book.

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Good Read, But Not Blackaby's Best

In my humble opinion, while "Power of the Call" is a good read, I got more spiritual food reading "Experiencing God" and "Spiritual Leadership".

However, Blackaby and Brandt do cover many important points, including the following:

1. Comparison of God's methods vs. the world's methods.
2. While man can comfort, only God can bring true healing.
3. The pastor needs to look to God alone for peace in life's trials - God alone is sufficient for us.
4. We must love others with the love that only God can provide.
5. We must remember to be joyful in the Lord and believe that His ways and timing for us are always best.
6. People who are shepherds over others must regularly take spiritual inventory of their own walk with God.
7. The pastor needs to rely on God rather than worldly methods for provision and he must point others to Jesus.
8. A pastor must have a strong inner life before he can hope to minister to others in God's power.

All in all, a good read for those who need encouragement in the Lord!

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The Challenge of Blackaby and Brandt

I enjoyed this book because it was one of the three texts I was required to read for a course; however, it was the only one that presented a challenge to one's personal holiness.

The book discussed "the call", counseling others, our spiritual walk when things are going good and when encountering inconvenience and much worse things in life.

Brandt presents his views from the professional counselor, devoted layman's perspective while Blackaby gives his opinion from the viewpoint of the leader or preacher. Each intersperces their narrative with supporting scripture.

I found the book one to assure your humbleness. Some find the book "holier than thou" so warning, if you have a problem with someone telling you many of your problems come from yourself due to SIN, don't read it or you will be upset!

It is worth the read.

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the benefits of "The Power of the Call"

The Power of the Call offers a wealth of Scripture that applies to every topic addressed in the book. Extensive outlines make the book easy to follow. The Subject Index is a valuable quick-reference tool.

Although The Power of the Call contains the gospel message, the greatness of God's grace and mercy does not receive nearly the emphasis that is placed on sin and repentance. God's grace is the motivation and the cure for dealing with sin, not only in regeneration of unbelievers, but also in the sanctification of believers. Believers should preach the gospel to themselves daily as they examine their lives and deal with sin.

The Power of the Call will benefit those in vocational ministry, as well as lay workers, especially those in need of encouragement. It lays out qualifications for ministry while emphasizing the importance of right motivations. It helps the reader pinpoint the goals of ministry and warns of possible pitfalls.

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In The Power of the Call, a leading pastor and a seasoned biblical psychologist team up to take a frank, realistic look at the pastor's call and how God provides fully for every situation and need a pastor will face.

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