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A Regular Purpose-Driven Guy
Rick Warren's genius is in helping pastors see the obvious




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The official site of Saddleback Church is huge and includes an opening video by Warren on finding God's purpose for your life.

On Pastors.com, Rick Warren does a free newsletter, Ministry ToolBox, to aid those in ministry grow healthy churches. Warren's books are available at Christianbook.com.

The Purpose Driven Ministries website has information on the organization, conferences, and support materials.

Articles in Christianity Today sister publication Leadership Journal about Rick Warren or Saddleback include:

Shadowing Tiger WoodsHow can I pastor when I feel inferior to the great ones? (Spring 2001)
Best Titles for SermonsCalvin Miller and Rick Warren on how to select a great name for a great message. (Winter 1998)
Comprehensive Health PlanTo lead a healthy church takes more than technique. An interview with Rick Warren. (Summer 1997)

Christianity Today article on the Saddleback tax exemption case include:

Christian History Corner: Of Church, State, and TaxesIf you want to know what the establishment of religion looks like, check out church history, not American tax law. (May 17, 2002)
Parsonage in PerilCongress protects tax exemption. (May 13, 2002)
Give Us a [Tax] BreakIt is the state's business to discourage what hurts the community and encourage what builds it up. (May 13, 2002)

Comments in the March 5 Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling are available in PDF form.

The Clergy Housing Allowance Clarification (H.R. 4156) amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that the parsonage allowance exclusion is limited to the fair rental value of the property.

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