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Reject Pride of Ownership in Pursuit of a Higher Mission Christian organizations have come to be known mostly for what we're against. And all too often, that includes being against each other. But amid growing distrust of religious institutions, Christ-centered nonprofits have a unique opportunity to link arms and collectively pursue a calling higher than any one organization's agenda. Rooting for Rivals reveals how your ministry can multiply its...
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What is the role of a grandparent? While the world tells you it's time to retire and relax, you have an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of your grandchildren and leave a lasting heritage for your family that will bless generations to come. Biblical Grandparenting explains culture's misleading messages about grandparenting, provides a biblical overview of the role of grandparents, and shares groundbreaking research that will give you...
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The church spends $1.5 million for every one new follower of Jesus. Apple sells 26 iPads every minute What is it that makes Apple so exciting and Jesus so boring? What is it that compels someone to bring their iPod everywhere and their Bible nowhere? In a word: marketing. Jesus is a life-changing product with lousy salespeople-people who are intimidated and embarrassed by the word "evangelism" and who show more enthusiasm for their gadgets than their...
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This pamphlet covers 100 topics for dating couples to consider as they spend time talking and getting to know each other. Singles are encouraged to slow down and think twice before getting into a relationship that might not be good for them. Questions cover topics such as character, responsibility, Christian faith, honesty, motivation, habits, addictions, and danger areas. Worksheets cover basic tips on seeking God's will, dating with integrity, and...
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Nuestro Señor Jesús es el modelo ideal para todo diácono, ya que Él mismo vino, no para ser servido, sino para servir. Como Jesús fue el primer 'diácono' (servidor), tal posición es honrosa; no en cuanto a su jerarquía, sino intrínsecamente. Esto incide en el mejoramiento espiritual del que sirve. Cuando el diácono crece, se renueva constantemente, convirtiéndose en un cristiano más útil. Cada día es mejor, más humilde, más servicial,...
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A compelling and extensive resource with ways for all congregations to reach beyond themselves to better serve. Spiritually vibrant congregations of all faiths thrive on the call to be left in today's world. Addresses the ups and downs on the way to success. Lively illuminates and offers practical wisdom for faith communities to engage in public ministries that express and enhance their core mission and identity.
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Be Our Guest
Whether you are a volunteer in your church's guest services ministry, or thinking about serving alongside ushers, greeters, welcome desk hosts, and parking lot attendants at your church, the Hospitality Ministry Volunteer Handbook is for you!
How does a member of community see your church? When they hear your church's name, what is their initial reaction? We want any individual who steps foot onto our church campus to immediately, feel...
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Practical Outreach Ideas and Ministry Tools
Never has there been a greater need to share the good news of God's love with those in our
communities. This compact handbook shows how individual Christians and ministry teams can
share the gospel by reaching out to and serving others.
Featuring 121 outreach ideas, this book helps to equip ministry teams with practical tools to
serve families, children, youth, seniors, first responders, the...
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El Obispo Presidente Michael B. Curry enmarca este volumen con un llamado de atención para que los episcopales se unan al Movimiento de Jesús. Algunas de las mentes más privilegiadas de la Iglesia le siguen con reflexiones sobre la práctica del ministerio para el movimiento: Megan Castellan sobre evangelismo, Anthony Guillen en ministerios multiculturales, Kellan Day en ministerio con jóvenes, Broderick Greer en justicia racial, Nora Gallagher...
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FirstLadyDom is a nonfiction anthology of 9 women who were or are married to a faith leader, sharing their lived experiences of the extraordinary monarchy of struggle, resilience, and faith in the black church. Every woman has penned their narrative of just a snippet into the life of what it means to walk in the shoes of the pastor's wife. This is a powerful teaching tool for faith leaders, wives, lay persons, and seminary students.
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Every believer is born with a purpose. A purpose to glorify God and a source of blessing to people. However, this purpose can only be discovered, nurtured, and maximized in the place of service.
Interestingly, God has empowered us to serve. He has given us the gift of the Holy Spirit to do things unimaginable. To lift the burdens of the depressed, to mend the heart of the brokenhearted, and serve God.
In the pages of this book lies the keys to living...
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Asking why Christianity is unattractive to so many people, this book contrasts a revolutionary Jesus who changed the world with a marginalized church that is being ignored by our culture. And it explores how churches can do a better job of representing Jesus to the world.
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"Let your light so shine before men, that they will see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven" (Matt. 5:16).
That is Nancy Petrey's life verse, which provides the title for this, her sixth book.
Nancy is a recorded pianist, as well as serving as a church pianist. From age 5 to age 78, her life has been filled with music.
One of the major ways she has let her light shine for Jesus is through music, but there is much more to her...
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Desde que la serpiente logró con sus artimañas que Eva sucumbiera a ella en el Paraíso y arrastrara también a Adán, el problema de la tentación, entendida como deseo o estímulo irresistible de hacer o conseguir algo prohibido, ha sido un constante problema para el ser humano, y a su vez, origen y causa de la casi totalidad de infortunios y calamidades provocadas que han malogrado la estirpe de Adán desde que fuera expulsada del Edén. En el...
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Families are both a great resource to the church's ministry and in great need of the church's ministry. There are tremendous stresses and changes in families. Business as usual simply will not do. This book sketches a road map that will take American families into a new day in family ministry while grappling with day-to-day challenges.
17) Leading Worship
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"This advanced leader's course in Lay Servant Ministries focuses on the ministry of the Lay Servant who either regularly or occasionally leads a group, class, organization, or the congregation in worship. The course is grounded in the classic patterns of Christian worship and the practices of leading worship. Participants will come to understand more about Christian worship in order to lead worship with more confidence. They will practice leading...
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A small group discussion guide for equipping Christians to effectively reach seekers by building relationships, sharing a verbal witness, and extending invitations to outreach events.
This discussion guide for small groups is based on the first three steps of Willow Creek's seven-step strategy for turning irreligious people into fully devoted followers of Christ. Each session begins with a compelling story that sets the stage for group discussion...
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God is holy, and He is listening for a certain holy sound.
This book, You Don't Know Who You Are, is a call to return to holiness for the church musician and singer so that their musical offering can be accepted by God.
This book is a spiritual road map for worshipping God in Spirit and in truth. The reader will understand why God created worship, what true worship is, how and where worship is to be offered, the complete direction of worship, and...
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One of the most difficult tasks facing any church leader is the issue of raising funds. It's not that we don't realize that tithing and giving are biblical issues; God's Word is full of strong statements about the stewardship of money. But how does a pastor convey God's heart for stewardship? Literally, what's the best way to raise the money your church needs to survive? Obviously, God is the one who builds the church and he is the ultimate provider....
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