{"title":"Deepak Reju | Authors","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"author-info-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"author-info-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeepak Reju, MDiv, PhD, serves as senior pastor at Ogletown Baptist Church in Newark, Delaware, as well as a member of the board of directors of the Biblical Counseling Coalition and a trustee for the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/newgrowthpress.com\/book-author\/ccef-books\/\"\u003eChristian Counseling and Educational Foundation\u003c\/a\u003e. He is the author of several books and articles, including\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/christian-books-children-youth-ministry-on-guard-preventing-and-responding-to-child-about-at-church\"\u003eOn Guard: Preventing and Responding to Child Abuse at Church\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/christian-books-marriage-and-singleness-books-shes-got-the-wrong-guy-why-smart-women-settle\"\u003eShe’s Got the Wrong Guy: Why Smart Women Settle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, and The Pastor and Counseling, and is coauthor of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/christian-books-pastoral-resources-books-build-on-jesus-a-comprehensive-guide-to-gospel-based-childrens-ministry\"\u003eBuild on Jesus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Deepak and his wife Sarah have been married since 2001 and have five children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item recent-articles\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"recent-articles-heading\"\u003eRecent Articles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recent-articles-list\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.newgrowthpress.com\/why-smart-women-settle\/\"\u003eWhy Smart Women Settle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recent-articles-list\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.newgrowthpress.com\/the-priorities-people-and-practical-aspects-of-childrens-ministry\/\"\u003eThe Priorities, People, and Practical Aspects of Children’s Ministry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"author-page\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.newgrowthpress.com\/author\/deepakreju\/\"\u003eView more\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"on-guard-preventing-and-responding-to-child-about-at-church","title":"On Guard: Preventing and Responding to Child Abuse at Church","description":"\u003csection data-role=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Jimmy\" joined the church a year ago. Before long, he volunteered to teach a Sunday School class and got to know eight-year-old \"Peter.\" Things started innocently. A hug at the end of class. Gifts for Peter. Lots of extra attention. And then it happened. Jimmy took advantage of Peter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eOn Guard\u003c\/em\u003e, Deepak Reju examines why child predators target churches and offers eleven straightforward strategies to protect children from abuse and to help young victims recover if it does happen. While \u003cem\u003eOn Guard\u003c\/em\u003e does provide practical help for building a child protection policy, it provides much more. Full of pastoral wisdom, \u003cem\u003eOn Guard\u003c\/em\u003e recognizes that the church's response to abuse must be more comprehensive in line with her calling than a simple legal policy or clinical analysis. \u003cem\u003eOn Guard \u003c\/em\u003emoves church staff and leaders beyond fearful awareness to prayerful preparedness with an actionable plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Deepak Reju","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":49950858084581,"sku":"9781939946515","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":49950858117349,"sku":"9781939946997","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/5617\/9173\/files\/On-Guard-Preventing-and-Responding-to-Child-Abuse-at-Church-Children-Youth-Ministry_14526__12721.1753471442.1280.1280.jpg?v=1783337089"},{"product_id":"shes-got-the-wrong-guy-why-smart-women-settle","title":"She's Got the Wrong Guy: Why Smart Women Settle","description":"\u003csection data-role=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe control freak. The angry man. The lazy guy. The unteachable guy. The promiscuous man. The unbeliever. The lone ranger. The unchurched guy. The new convert. The commitment-phobe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor any woman who has struggled with failed relationships, this may seem like a familiar list. These are the men your friends and family have in mind when they think, \"she's with the wrong guy.\" And while the reasons women choose these types of men are complicated and varied, ultimately, they will all let you down.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eShe's Got the Wrong Guy\u003c\/em\u003e, Deepak Reju offers a different kind of dating book, discussing the types of guys women should \u003cem\u003enot \u003c\/em\u003emarry and offering biblical reasons why they aren't suitable spouses. Writing from his years of experience as a pastor and counselor, Reju shares with women his perspective on how to assess a relationship's strengths from the beginning, how to identify possible pitfalls, and how to have the courage to wait for a relationship that will be a blessing for both of you. Using stories that single women can relate to and highlighting contemporary issues in the modern world of dating, Reju gives readers clear, biblical direction on how to have positive, life-giving relationships with members of the opposite sex.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith a strong, Christ-centered focus, women will better understand why they \"settle\" for less than what God intends for their romantic relationships and learn to put their hopes and find their happiness in Jesus, not marriage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Deepak Reju","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":49950897799397,"sku":"9781945270093","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":49950897832165,"sku":"9781945270109","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/5617\/9173\/files\/Shes-Got-the-Wrong-Guy-Why-Smart-Women-Settle-Relationships_14585__36946.1753471450.1280.1280.jpg?v=1783337358"},{"product_id":"preparing-for-fatherhood","title":"Preparing for Fatherhood","description":"\u003csection data-role=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo you're going to be a father. How do you process that news? How do you get ready? Whether the news came as a complete surprise or it was long awaited, it probably has left you with lots of questions. Questions about yourself, your ability to be a good dad, and how to help with all the work that comes along with parenting. It might not feel real quite yet, but the more it sinks in, the more overwhelmed you feel at the responsibility awaiting you not to mention the ups and downs of the pregnancy and birth!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeepak Reju, a family pastor and father of five, understands the challenges you are facing and offers helpful, concrete wisdom about how to process the news, care for your wife, and prepare for the little one's arrival. And he will guide you in how to care for your new family in dependence on your perfect heavenly Father.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Deepak Reju","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":49951633735909,"sku":"9781942572169","price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":49951633768677,"sku":"9781942572176","price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/5617\/9173\/files\/Preparing-for-Fatherhood__87359.1753471444.1280.1280.jpg?v=1783347322"},{"product_id":"build-on-jesus-a-comprehensive-guide-to-gospel-based-childrens-ministry","title":"Build On Jesus: A Comprehensive Guide to Gospel-Based Children's Ministry","description":"\u003csection data-role=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who has tried it, even for a day, knows that children's ministry is challenging. Pastors Deepak Reju and Marty Machowski have been in your shoes and they want to help. Drawing on decades of family ministry experience, they have a passion to help children's ministry directors, pastors, and volunteers remember the \"why\" of children's ministry and gain a fresh vision for the \"how\" of effective discipleship and proactive nurturing of the next generation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs you recruit volunteers, organize materials, set up safety policies, and manage the many needs that come your way, you may feel overwhelmed, discouraged, and wonder if your ministry is even effective. Reju and Machowski have a passion to help those involved in children's ministry remember that it's more than just providing safe childcare so that parents can attend worship services; it's about raising up faithful believers who love the Lord, stand firm in the gospel, treasure Scripture, and have a heart for others. These goals can only be met if the whole church is committed to prioritizing time and energy into disciple-making and sets proactive policies for children's safety.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders will learn about highlighting Bible-based content, recruiting church members, planning for emergencies, and partnering with parents. \u003cem\u003eBuild On Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e equips ministry leaders with the right priorities, people, and practicalities needed for fruitful nurturing and care of the youngest disciples in the church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Deepak Reju and Marty Machowski","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":49952686899429,"sku":"9781645070832","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":49952686932197,"sku":"9781645070931","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49952686964965,"sku":"9798891532779","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/5617\/9173\/files\/Build-On-Jesus-Frontcover__70289.1753471400.1280.1280.jpg?v=1783361418"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/5617\/9173\/collections\/Deepak_Reju.jpg?v=1777886195","url":"https:\/\/newgrowthpress.com\/collections\/deepak-reju.oembed","provider":"New Growth Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}