J Lee Grady

So many Christian leaders today have failed us--yet Jesus still beckons us to pray for laborers to work in His harvest fields. In this insightful, hands-on book, Lee Grady points us to an unlikely apostle named Paul, whose life of courage, sacrifice, and genuine love offers the best template for what a Christian leader should be. Through short, powerful chapters, Grady uncovers 21 key leadership principles modeled by Paul, including why--and how--effective Christian leaders must - die to their own ambitions for power, influence, and wealth - love people passionately - cultivate a dynamic life of prayer and fasting - learn to use the Holy Spirit's gifts - have close friends, teamwork, and accountability - dismantle barriers that restrict women and ethnic minorities - be willing to engage in spiritual warfare to spread the gospel - stop bending Scripture to conform to culture - survive times of adversity While Paul lived centuries ago, the legacy of his poured-out life echoes across the ages--and is the transformed, radical, fully surrendered example we need today. Free additional small group resources online.

Live a Life Marked by the Uncommon Every believer on the planet has a heartfelt prayer request that has yet to be granted, and often the battle becomes fierce in the waiting. Having been in the trenches of desperate prayer in the face of seemingly impossible situations--and received astonishing answers--Dr. Deanna Shrodes offers fresh hope and faith for those weary for breakthrough. Sharing uplifting biblical truth, practical advice, and extraordinary stories of miraculous answers, she emboldens you to · reignite a tenacious fire of belief in the one who moves mountains · persevere in prayer with confidence and expectation · discern the voice of God to walk in radical surrender and obedience · discover life-changing lessons in the waiting · experience extraordinary answers to prayer So reignite your hope, wait with expectancy, and rediscover the heart of an uncommon God who often asks us to do uncommon things--and whose uncommon answers astound us beyond our wildest expectations.***"Uncommon Answers is an exciting journey of understanding what it's like to partner with God in prayer and obedience . . . and then watch Him do the impossible! I pray that the miracles you read about in this book will elevate your faith to believe God to do exceedingly abundantly above all that you could ever ask or imagine in your life!"--Doug Clay, general superintendent, General Council of the Assemblies of God"Deanna is a compelling storyteller! Uncommon Answers is the rare book that will both inform and inspire. You'll be equipped to face some of life's biggest challenges and encouraged by stories of God's miracle-working power. Add this one to your list!"--Rod Loy, lead pastor, First NLR; author, Help! I'm in Charge and Immediate Obedience"Uncommon Answers is an inspiring journey blending biblical examples, testimonies, and personal experiences challenging and encouraging readers to persevere while resting in their faith. It is a must-read for anyone seeking a breakthrough and spiritual clarity through steadfastness and unwavering trust in God."--Alton Garrison, chair, Global Church Health; author, A Spirit-Empowered Church

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What Every Woman in Ministry Needs to KnowHer Calling is a mentor in a book. Dr. Jamie Morgan uses her decades of experience and insightful leadership to inspire women to fulfill their God-given destinies. All women called to ministry will be blessed by the practical guidance and wisdom shared by Jamie Morgan. Regardless of what God has called you to do in your ministry, this book will become one of your most valuable resources.

FROM AWARD-WINNING JOURNALIST AND AUTHOR OF FOLLOW ME The only thing holding back the spread of the gospel is the church. This book will teach me how to go deeper in my relationship with God so that I may become a more fully developed disciple of Jesus to help bring the gospel to the world around me. The Bible tells us there is one true God who sits on the throne of the universe. He is the Creator of everything, and He is worthy of all the praise and honor of the world's people. Because He is our Creator and the Sustainer of life, He has the right to rule over us and expect obedience. In Let's Go Deeper, J. Lee Grady shares how by revealing Himself to Moses, God demonstrated His true desire to be with us. Even though He is almighty, enthroned in the glory of heaven, He makes Himself accessible and available to those who love Him. Join in the journey of discipleship with this practical guide of thirty short and powerful lessons to take you deeper in your relationship with God. This resource will transform your Christian faith and act as a tool kit for those who are new to Christianity. Following Jesus and coming to know your Creator doesn't have to be difficult; you just have to be willing to take the first step toward Him.

Grady issues a ringing call to his own spiritual family and has identified key problems that must be addressed before revival can sweep the Church. They include: Pride in spiritual gifts, hyper-mysticism, gullibility and lack of discernment, shallow theology and flimsy biblical interpretation, spiritual abuse and heavy handed leadership, exaggerated claims of healings, miracles and manifestations. The fiery passion that was once ablaze within the movement is being smothered. Can the flame be kindled again? J. Lee Grady is an ordained minister, and conference speaker, and editor of Charisma magazine. Lee directs The Mordecai Project, an international ministry that confronts the abuse of women and challenges the church to release women in ministry. Lee lives in the Orlando, Florida, area with his wife, Deborah, and their four daughters.

Grady issues a ringing call to his own spiritual family and has identified key problems that must be addressed before revival can sweep the Church. They include: Pride in spiritual gifts, hyper-mysticism, gullibility and lack of discernment, shallow theology and flimsy biblical interpretation, spiritual abuse and heavy handed leadership, exaggerated claims of healings, miracles and manifestations. The fiery passion that was once ablaze within the movement is being smothered. Can the flame be kindled again?

Bestselling Author Reveals How God Empowers Women for Leadership and PurposeChristian women are often led to believe they are God's afterthoughts--as if they were created inferior to men or destined by God to play a secondary role in life. Not so, says bestselling author J. Lee Grady, father of four daughters and a leading international voice confronting the abuse of women. He counters that the Bible's message is neither sexist nor patronizing. Through sharing the lives of 23 mold-breaking biblical women, Grady shows how God enables his daughters to do amazing, even impossible things. He also reveals the empowering, yet often-overlooked, gifts God longs to give each of his daughters--gifts like wisdom, fruitfulness, leadership, family, and boldness. When women learn to receive each of these, and more, as a divine inheritance, they will live the fearless and beautiful lives of purpose God desires for them.

For more than sixteen years, veteran journalist J. Lee Grady has kept a finger on the pulse of the charismatic and Pentecostal renewal, which restored the power of the Holy Spirit to the church, but which now suffers from abuse. Since many Spirit-empowered believers have lost their original focus and purity, Grady delves into some of the problems that plague churches and ministries: financial scandal, faulty theology, moral failure, and more. Yet the message of this fervent journalist, who loves the gifts of the Spirit, isn't one of condemnation and finger-pointing. Instead it is a clarion call to restore the fire of supernatural anointing with biblical boldness, purity, integrity, humility, truth, justice, and compassion. Grady longs for every believer to find or recover a genuine experience with the Holy Spirit. Among the topics he addresses are• the genuine work of the Holy Spirit• strategies for developing healthy leaders• how to set up proper accountability structures• why so many churches and ministries have imploded in recent yearsWith extraordinary insight, a keen eye for discernment, and a desire to see the church purified and believers empowered, Grady gives a straightforward and ultimately affirming message that will expose the problems and ignite believers with God's fire.

The gospel was never intended to restrain women from pursuing god or to prevent them from fulfilling their divine destiny. In his revised and updated book, which includes testimonials, Lee grady boldly proclaims the truth of the gospel--that men and women are appointed by god and empowered by Him. In 10 Lies the Church Tells Women, readers will discover: Why Jesus went out of His way to minister to and disciple women. Why so many Christian women suffer abusive marriages--and why many pastorsdon't do anything about the problem. How "the Proverbs 31 woman" has been misinterpreted to deny women opportunities in the workplace. About the Author: J. Lee Grady is the editor of Charisma magazine. An ordained minister and award-winning journalist, he lives in Orlando, Florida, with his wife Deborah, and their four daughters.

The gospel was never intended to restrain women from pursuing god or to prevent them from fulfilling their divine destiny. In his revised and updated book, which includes testimonials, Lee grady boldly proclaims the truth of the gospel: that men and women are appointed by god and empowered by Him. In 10 Lies the Church Tells Women, readers will discover: Why Jesus went out of His way to minister to and disciple women. Why so many Christian women suffer abusive marriages, and why many pastors don't do anything about the problem. How "the Proverbs 31 woman" has been misinterpreted to deny women opportunities in the workplace.