Get Out of the Boat

This book is sure to touch and bless every Believer's heart. - You will learn how the Lord speaks to us and how to hear His voice. -You will also learn step by step how to be set free by truly forgiving. -You will read the most heart wrenching ever account of what our Savior suffered at His death---and what the Father also suffered. It's an astounding read!! -Then you will read about the best model for church leadership----the Biblical model. Did you know that on Monday mornings many pastors resign in their hearts? Most somehow find the courage to go on, but it is tragic how lonely and isolated pastors feel. There is, however, a Biblical leadership model solution. Dr. J. Thomas Swanner, a former pastor himself, delineates this model very well with many Biblical examples, and with studies in life today. To implement it, though, leaders must hear the Lord's voice and get out of the boat.TABLE OF CONTENTS(abbreviated) Section One The Voice of the Lord1. ScriptureA. HearB. ReadC. StudyD. MemorizeE. MeditateF. CopyG. TranslateH. Recite2. Saints: Those whom we know are hearing and following the Voice of the Lord)3. Sin: The conviction, cost, and forgiveness of sin is God's clearest VoiceThe Horrific Cost Required for Sin on the Cross4.Suffering: As the ultimate therapist, God intervenes in our suffering with His Presence, Power, Purpose, and the Pacifier of His comforting Word)5. Songs (Psalms)6. Sleep7.Seraphs or Servants (Angels)8.Self(Theophany or Christophany)9. Situations or Circumstances10. Still, Small VoiceSection Two More Blessed to ForgiveFive Steps to Biblical Forgiveness11. The Goal of Biblical Forgiveness12. The Five Steps of the Kenosis13. Human Alternatives to Forgiveness14. The Balance of Guilt and Bitterness15. God's Standard, The Lord's Prayer16. Five Steps ofForgiveness17. ForgivingYourself18. Forgiveness and Suffering19. The Other Side of Forgiveness20. The Evangelistic Challenge21. Questions and AnswersSection Three Two by Two LeadershipThree categories of Problems Facing Christian Leaders Today.22. Biblical and Historical FoundationsNot Good for Man to be AloneMoses and AaronKings and AdvisorsNo HierarchyThe Early ChurchThe Church Age23. Comparing and Contrasting Shared Leadership in Various FieldsShared Leadership in NursingShared Leadership in Christian Ministry24. The Church Case Study25. The Two-By-Two Leadership Model For Christian LeadershipPaul and BarnabasIdentifying LeadersDevelopment and Training of Leaders26.Fourteen Steps for Transitioning a Ministry to the Two By Two Leadership Model