"9Marks Journal: Revitalize Church planting is a great thing, and there’s no need to take anything away from it. But there should also be a default setting in a Christian’s heart that always longs to see dying churches revitalized. It’s not like the debate in your head about whether to fork over $2000 to the mechanic to fix your clunker of a car or to just buy a new one. It’s more like a decision about whether to walk away from a dear bu ..."
"Christ has authorized the congregation and its leaders to act with authority in our lives. That’s not a popular idea among Westerners, but this is the skeleton which keeps the body, otherwise healthy, from slouching to the floor. It’s the bowl which keeps the soup from spilling everywhere. Looking across the evangelical landscape, do you know what I see? A lot of splattered soup. Oh, it’s tasty soup, but it has nothing to contain it an ..."
The Unhurried Pastor Redefining Productivity for a More Sustainable Ministry (Help for pastors who are too busy, stressed, anxious. How to balance life and pastoral care, burnout prevention.) by BrianCroft, Ronnie Martin Paperback, Published 2024 by The Good Book Company ISBN-13: 978-1-78498-957-6, ISBN: 1-78498-957-6
Facing Snarls and Scowls(Updated) Preaching through Hostility, Apathy and Adversity in Church Revitalization by BrianCroft, James B. Carroll Paperback, 160 Pages, Published 2019 by Christian Focus ISBN-13: 978-1-5271-0382-5, ISBN: 1-5271-0382-X
"Pastor, the hard work of church revitalization is a unique experience and battle ground. It can feel like you’re all alone. But the trials you face are not new. Faithful preachers throughout scriptures and church history have encountered hostility, apathy, and adversity, and continue to do so today. Brian Croft and James Carroll here share their personal stories and seek to encourage you to faithfully persevere in this Spirit–empowered, ..."
Being a Pastor(1st Edition) by BrianCroft, Ian H. Clary Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 2019 by Evangelical Press ISBN-13: 978-1-78397-274-6, ISBN: 1-78397-274-2
"In the 21st century, evangelical ministry is in crisis and a renewal is desperately needed. Part of the key to that is reflection on the way that pastoral ministry has been conceived and actually done in the past. And here Andrew Fuller in his ordination sermons can be an enormous help, for they lay out a vision of ministry that we certainly need today and is indeed applicable to our situation. Michael Haykin is well-known for his excel ..."
The Pastor's Soul The Call and Care of an Undershepherd by BrianCroft, Jim Savastio Paperback, 160 Pages, Published 2018 by Ep Books ISBN-13: 978-1-78397-238-8, ISBN: 1-78397-238-6
"David Murray writes in the Foreword: The minister s soul is the soul of his ministry. I can t remember where I first heard this saying, but I ve never been able to forget it. And, having read this book, I never want to forget it. In these pages, Jim Savastio and Brian Croft establish the foundation of all faithful and fruitful ministry the pastor s soul. But, although their main target is the epidemic of ministerial hyper-activity and t ..."
Biblical Church Revitalization(Updated) Solutions for Dying & Divided Churches (Practical Shepherding) by BrianCroft, Harry L. Reeder Paperback, 136 Pages, Published 2016 by Christian Focus ISBN-13: 978-1-78191-766-4, ISBN: 1-78191-766-3
"There is a unique and special power and testimony in not just a vibrant local church full of life, but an old historic one that had lost its way, was on life support, and into which God saw fit to breathe life once again. Biblical Church Revitalization calls us to an intentional commitment to church revitalization in the face of dying and divided churches."
El pastor y su familia (Spanish Edition) by BrianCroft, Croft Cara Paperback, 176 Pages, Published 2016 by Editorial Portavoz ISBN-13: 978-0-8254-5666-4, ISBN: 0-8254-5666-5
"El pastor y su familia ofrece orientación a pastores, como esposos y padres, y sabiduría para sus esposas para afrontar los retos particulares de ser esposa de pastor. El libro presenta tanto el punto de vista del pastor como el de su esposa a fin de brindar el estímulo que los pastores y sus cónyuges necesitan para perseverar en su vocación. The Pastor’s Family provides guidance for pastors as husbands and fathers and shares wisdom for ..."
"Both theological and practical, this is one of the best resources on the topic and is
a must read for churches not only seeking to be compassionate, but to faithfully
practice biblical justice.” Nathan Ivey, Pastor of Mercy, Sojourn Community ..."
"Pastors and church leaders are responsible for countless things. Unfortunately, in many churches, ministry to widows remains largely neglected and forgotten. Highlighting the Bible’s recurring commands to care for widows with sensitivity and compassion, this book encourages church leaders to think carefully about how to serve the widows in their congregations and suggests practical strategies to that end. In part 1, the authors summari ..."
Practical Shepherding Gather God's People : Understand, Plan, and Lead Worship in Your Local Church by Jason Adkins, BrianCroft 144 Pages, Published 2015 by Zondervan ISBN-13: 978-0-310-51936-2, ISBN: 0-310-51936-5
"In a Sunday school lesson or in the public preaching ministry, provide your
people with a conceptual framework for psalm singing. Show them that singing
psalms is an application of their beliefs about the perfection and profitability of
God's word. If members of our churches share this vision, they will follow us more
willingly as we lead them in psalm singing. 3. Expose your church to the musical
psalms. Find a practical way to in ..."
The Pastor's Family Shepherding Your Family Through the Challenges of Pastoral Ministry by BrianCroft, Cara Croft Published 2015 by Zondervan On Brilliance Audio, United States ISBN-13: 978-1-5113-2985-9, ISBN: 1-5113-2985-8
Practical Shepherding Ser. Pray for the Flock : Ministering God's Grace Through Intercession by BrianCroft, Ryan Fullerton 128 Pages, Published 2015 by Zondervan ISBN-13: 978-0-310-51938-6, ISBN: 0-310-51938-1
"Ministering God's Grace Through Intercession Brian Croft, Ryan Fullerton ... This
book, because it is so grounded in the Scriptures and the experience of the
pastorate, is therefore welcome. Like a desert traveler coming upon a wellplaced
spring of water, drink in the wealth of ... to pray for the people in our churches.
John Crotts, pastor of Faith Bible Church in Sharpsburg, Georgia, and author of
Loving the Church: God's People ..."
Practical Shepherding Oversee God's People : Shepherding the Flock Through Administration and Delegation by BrianCroft, Bryce Butler 128 Pages, Published 2015 by Harper Collins ISBN-13: 978-0-310-51932-4, ISBN: 0-310-51932-2
"Shepherding the Flock Through Administration and Delegation Brian Croft, Bryce
Butler. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. ... I wrote a book with Jason Adkins titled
Gather God's People in the Practical Shepherding series. In light of this previous
..."
The Pastor's Ministry Biblical Priorities for Faithful Shepherds by BrianCroft, H. B. Charles Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 2015 by Zondervan ISBN-13: 978-0-310-51659-0, ISBN: 0-310-51659-5
"Every pastor struggles with demands for his time, and how to determine priorities in ministry. Some choose to respond to the most urgent needs, while others seek a more balanced and intentional approach. But what determines these priorities? Where should a busy pastor look for wisdom in making decisions? In the Pastor's Ministry, pastor and author Brian Croft looks to the Scriptures to determine the top ten priorities for a faithful pas ..."
The Pastor's Ministry Biblical Priorities for Faithful Shepherds by BrianCroft 192 Pages, Published 2015 by Zondervan ISBN-13: 978-0-310-51660-6, ISBN: 0-310-51660-9
"I don't know whether this is original with him. 20. John Flavel, Sermon 37 in “The
Fountain of Life,” in The Works of John Flavel (Carlisle, PA: Banner of Truth, 1997
), 1:466. 21. Richard Baxter, The Practical Works of the Rev. Richard Baxter (
London: Paternoster, 1830), 1:121. 22. Brian Croft and Austin Walker, Care for
Widows (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, forthcoming, 2015). 23. Charles H. Spurgeon,
Autobiography, Volume 1: The Early Y ..."
Practical Shepherding Ser. Conduct Gospel-Centered Funerals : Applying the Gospel at the Unique Challenges of Death by Phil A. Newton, BrianCroft 128 Pages, Published 2014 by Zondervan ISBN-13: 978-0-310-51719-1, ISBN: 0-310-51719-2
"1. John Flavel, Sermon 37 in “The Fountain of Life,” in The Works of John Flavel (
Carlisle, PA: Banner of Truth, 1997), 1:466. 2. Richard Baxter, The Practical
Works of the Rev. Richard Baxter (London: Paternoster, 1830), 1:121. 3. Charles
Haddon Spurgeon, Lectures to My Students (1881; repr., Pasadena, TX: Pilgrim,
1990), 2:179. 4. Theocritus, quoted in F. F. Bruce, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, Word
Bible Commentary (Nashville: Nelson, ..."
Practical Shepherding Ser. Visit the Sick : Ministering God's Grace in Times of Illness by BrianCroft 96 Pages, Published 2014 by Zondervan ISBN-13: 978-0-310-51715-3, ISBN: 0-310-51715-X
"When Jesus returns, he will come for his bride, judge the nations, punish the
wicked, and fully consummate his kingdom in the new heaven and new earth.
This state is commonly referred to as the new creation — a time when the curse
of sin is fully and permanently reversed. God's kingdom people will not just
experience physical resurrection from the dead; they will enjoy eternal fellowship
with Jesus in a world free from sin, sicknes ..."