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Purchase the ebook from Amazon here<\/a><\/h3>\n

Often people regard their service to God as a big favour for which they deserve applause and special concessions. The Bible paints a very different picture of a volunteer culture to the one operating in most churches today.<\/p>\n

If the church is to advance and accomplish all that God has for her to do on the earth, then the principles of this book are vital. Thebook will speak to every heart and will be valuable to members, leaders andpastors as a resource to train their volunteers and staff. It is a must-read for every volunteer in the church as God wants us to have the right kind ofspirit as we serve him in ministry and conduct the affairs of his house.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Purchase the ebook from Amazon here<\/a><\/em><\/h3>\n

Often people regard their service to God as a big favour for which they deserve applause and special concessions. The Bible paints a very different picture of a volunteer culture to the one operating in most churches today.<\/p>\n

If the church is to advance and accomplish all that God has for her to do on the earth, then the principles of this book are vital. Thebook will speak to every heart and will be valuable to members, leaders andpastors as a resource to train their volunteers and staff. 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