Here at The Good Book Company, we have a new member of staff. Dean Faulkner has just joined the team. We're excited to have him on board and we thought you'd like to meet him too.
Tell us about your role at Good Book
I'm the new UK Sales and Marketing manager. That means I'm going to be spearheading the drive to get our Bible-centred resources out to the people whose ministry will be supported by them. I'll be going to events, talking to bookstall managers, looking at the way we use social media and visiting a range of churches to talk about how we can serve you best. I'll be putting some great deals on the blog each Friday too!
What excites you about this role?
Everything! It's a great opportunity to serve God with the gifts God's given me and the experience I've built up in the commercial world. It's a privilege to be part of the Great Commission of spreading the gospel through the provision of biblical resources. And more than anything I'm passionate about holding out the light of life to those who are heading for death. Marketing isn't just about selling stuff, it's about getting gospel-resources into the hands of those who are doing gospel-work so people can come to Christ and grow in Christ. There's nothing more exciting than that.
How do you spend your time when you're not at work?
I'm married to Mary and have two boys (aged 9 and 12) - spending time with them is a big priority. I'm also very involved in my local church - St John's, Woking - where my wife is on staff as the Families and Children's worker. I'm a school governor. And, when it stops raining or snowing for long enough, I love to play Cricket - I do a spot of coaching too.
Any fascinating facts about yourself that you'd like to share?
I have two! I have a sister-in-law who's a Dame! And I was once (a long time ago) on the books of a professional football club ... until they saw through me and told me I wasn't good enough!
Please do pray for Dean as he begins his ministry with us. And do say 'hello' to him at one of the many conferences he'll be at in the coming months.
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It was after the Sunday evening service. My (then) minister asked me if he could have a chat with me. He sat me down and said, “Richard, I think you have clinical depression”. As he is one of my best friends, this got my attention!
I had been feeling very low for a year, and knew the reason why - but then we all feel like that sometimes, don’t we? –yet, that I had ‘clinical depression’ had never occurred to me.
My pastor told me of two other people at church who were clinically depressed (which was very helpful, as we could compare notes), said that medication had helped them both, and suggested I saw my GP (which I did).
All this led me to start reading Christian books on the subject, to try to understand better what I was experiencing, and how to cope with, and hopefully come through, the depression.... continue reading
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A free e-book from Gospel Centered Discipleship on the resurrection.
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3. The Look
A free song download from Sovereign Grace Music, 'The Look'.
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5. And finally…
Our video of the week, 'Whiteboard Whole Church Whole Gospel Whole World':
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On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’” Then they remembered his words.
Luke 24:1-8... continue reading
Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him. On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him. And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.
When he rose from prayer and went back to the disciples, he found them asleep, exhausted from sorrow. “Why are you sleeping?” he asked them. “Get up and pray so that you will not fall into temptation.”
Luke 22:39-46... continue reading
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Are you in the sixth form? At college? Or uni? Are you interesting in pursuing a career in publishing? Do you long to write biblical, accessibly and relevantly? Then why not come on our work experience week in our UK offices in Epsom, Surrey?
Each year, The Good Book Company holds a work experience week for up to 5 young people. 5 days of hands-on experience in writing, editing, proof-reading and the overall workings of a publishing company.
This year, our work experience week is going to be from July 8th - 12th. If you - or someone you know - are interested, please email Helen Thorne for more information.
1. Ten Big, Daily Reminders
Ten helpful reminders from Matt Reagan at Desiring God.
2. How Many Hours Should Pastors Work?
Darryl Dash answers this question.
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Geoff Ashley at The Village Church shares some questions to answer when reading the Bible.
4. John Stott on Preparing a Sermon
Josh Harris summarises what he learnt from a book by John Stott.
5. And finally…
Our video of the week, a trailer for this year's London Men's Convention:
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"Church can be like a football match - 22 people running around doing all the work while thousands watch!" - Milton Jones
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