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.
3. Tools for Studying the Bible
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:
Found something that you think should make it on to the On to a Good Thing round-up? Send it to: ontoagoodthing@thegoodbook.co.uk
"Church can be like a football match - 22 people running around doing all the work while thousands watch!" - Milton Jones
Do you ever get that feeling? Certainly the Easter period is a busy one in the calendars of many churches and Christians. A time when many people feel the burdens of serving, a feeling of being overrun and overwhelmed by all that is going on in their busy lives.
Well here is a reassuring and contemplative book that will uplift and reassure you in the quiet after the busy Easter period. Take time out to recharge your batteries and remember why serving our Lord is both joyful and liberating.
Simply use the code sws35 at the checkout.
Offer expires 02.04.13
I'm sure it's not just rose-tinted nostalgia - but I don't remember my own teenage years being quite so angst-ridden as what I see going on now.
Of course, I had all the same things to deal with as everyone has always had:
It's annual appraisal week here at The Good Book Company. That yearly chance for staff to get together with their managers to talk about how things are going. We're a friendly bunch. There are rarely any major problems. But I like to do well in my appraisal so when, in a doctor's waiting room, I saw an article on making progress in your job, I thought I'd have a read.
"In today's employment market, where competition to get a job, hold onto it and get promoted is tougher than ever, it's important you learn to use your wiles to stay on top" it began. A slightly more ambitious tone than I generally adopt but I was still interested in its advice. How did it continue? To stay on top you should do 7 things:... continue reading
To humans belong the plans of the heart,
but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue.
Proverbs 16 v 1-9
God has the last word. Ultimate control is in his hands. There's a limit to human wisdom: even the wisest people must recognise that God's in charge. It's hugely reassuring that no matter how things appear and whatever we do, God's in control.
Tim Chester takes a look at what the Bible says about the practical issues modern marriages face and how our understanding of the Gospel can help shape the way we deal with them.
If you or someone you know is looking to make sense of the everyday demands of modern living in this fast paced unforgiving society then grab a copy today.
Simply use code gcm2203 at the checkout or on the phone to get this book with 35% off.
Offer expires 25.03.13
Justin Welby, archbishop of Canterbury – in his own words
Justin Welby speaks of same-sex challenges for Church
David Cameron: I will oppose "aggressive secularisation" of British society
Christian protesters decry Muslim mob's arson spree following blasphemy charge
Christian guesthouse owners find way to carry on banning gay couples
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Having started up and pastored a new “plant service”, aiming to reach an unreached demographic; and now being a “punter” in a young church plant, I’ve fallen into all these traps, one way or another… (by the way, I'm assuming that the plant is Christ-centred, and Bible-preaching. Obviously, the biggest pitfall is not to preach Christ from His word, relying on His Spirit!)
1. Forgetting what you're doing
A church plant is a kingdom-building project; a new structure of bricks in the only building that will last forever (1 Peter 2 v 4-6). Every week a new church meets is a miracle of God’s grace. Every new believer or growing believer is a result of God’s mercy. Church planting is hard, can be lonely, is often slow work. It’s easy to forget what it is that is happening when a new church begins in an area, or reaching a section of society, that hasn’t heard the gospel for years, decades, centuries, or ever. In 200 years, what you do for, with and in that church (whether a pastor or a pew-sitter) will still matter. What else do you want to do with your life?... continue reading
