Study Guide · Ministry Leadership
The Mountain of Ministry: Discerning Spiritual Growth (Volume 1)
The Mountain of Ministry: Discerning Spiritual Growth, Volume 1 is a structured leadership study guide developed from Dr. Mary Banks' 2016 Leadership Conference. Written for ministers, pastors, auxiliary leaders, and serious believers, this resource addresses one of the most pressing needs in the Body of Christ: the ability to accurately discern spiritual development in oneself and in those under one's care. The guide is organized into three focused chapters. Chapter One, The Riches of God's Glory, unpacks the spiritual blessings God has promised the Church through Ephesians 3, including being strengthened in the inner man, Christ dwelling in the heart by faith, and being filled with all the fullness of God. Readers are challenged to move beyond surface-level Christianity and embrace the transforming reality of the indwelling Spirit. Chapter Two, Comprehending the Length, teaches leaders how to track and evaluate spiritual progress, both personally and in others. Dr. Banks introduces a practical framework for identifying what causes spiritual strengthening or failure, extracting wisdom from trials, and applying that wisdom in future ministry situations. Chapter Three, The Path of the Word, traces how the Word of God operates in the life of a believer from the moment it is heard through conviction, obedience, and maturity. Leaders are equipped to observe, monitor, and respond to the spiritual locations of those they serve. Each chapter includes note-taking space, quizzes, and reflection questions, making this an ideal resource for individual study, small groups, or leadership training programs. This guide is a direct, scripturally grounded call for leaders to rise to a higher standard of accountability and spiritual excellence.
Mary Banks · 4 chapters · 7k words