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"There are few Latin American scholars who have been more involved in the churches' mission for so many years and in so many parts of the continent as the author of this book. Samuel Escobar's knowledge of its history, theological thinking, ecclesial diversity, and practical outworking is second to none. The scope of his reading is impressive. His ability to analyse and provoke further thought is outstanding. This is a genuine handbook of Latin American...
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Sie nannten ihn "Schmuggler Gottes". In einem VW-Käfer fuhr er Bibeln hinter den Eisernen Vorhang. Sein Name: Anne van der Bijl. Sein Pseudonym: "Bruder Andrew". Er gründete die Organisation Open Doors, deren Arbeit von Osteuropa bis hin nach China reicht. Er riskierte sein Leben für Gott und die Menschen, denen er die Gute Nachricht bringt. Ein authentischer Bericht über das Leben verfolgter Christen und den Gott, der Wunder tut. Für die 20....
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What is Christian Worldview? What are the practical applications or ethical implications of Biblical truths? How can Christians influence society? These are the questions which the authors of this volume seek to answer, along with other issues which challenge biblical faith. Through theoretical reflection and suggested practical actions, looking at the Early Church, the Reformation and historical experiences of poverty in Brazil, with a commitment...
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Pastores según el corazón de Dios, de José María Baena Acebal ; es una alusión expresa al texto de Jeremías 3:15, "Os daré pastores según mi corazón, que os apacienten con conocimiento y con inteligencia". El libro explica esos atributos, luego nos guia en una secuencia lógica , motivadora y practica del ministerio pastoral "según el corazón de Dios".
José María Baena Acebal en el libro Pastores según el corazón de Dios se aproxima...
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Jephthah – one of the most baffling figures in the Bible. Ultimately, it is a story of child sacrifice. Nothing to do with contemporary Christian life, then, you might think. But you would be wrong, because the Jephthah Inheritance lives on in the missions and church organisations of today. For, just as Jephthah made God a promise that had never been required of him, sacrificing his daughter's life, many missionaries, pastors and full-time Christian...
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With input from more than 50 church and mission leaders from 36 nations, The Journey Concept encourages leaders within church and mission movements to move beyond the popular and highly influential strategy models founded in military, industrial-age, and competitive thinking.
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"Walking the Tightrope: Civilian Pastoral Ministry and Armed Forces Chaplaincy" offers an in-depth exploration of the challenges, responsibilities, and blessings that come with a dual vocation as a civilian pastor and military chaplain. Dr. Michael A. Milton, drawing on his extensive experience, unravels the complexities of managing time, family life, and professional obligations in both realms. The book is framed by Paul's biblical admonition for...
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This text, engaging some of the finest scholars in Pentecostal and Evangelical studies, approaches several of the pastoral and academic dynamics that are dear to the thought and practice of Murray W. Dempster. Three overriding themes are addressed, that of biblical and theological studies, peacemaking and the Christian witness, and the nature and work of the church in the broader community. The role of social ethics, the overriding interest of...
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A free-spirited American woman unexpectedly finds herself in an "out of the box" international adventure. Once laden in darkness, she begins living the American dream-only to give it all up to go sail the seas, which leads to a "Holy Spirit trail," a quest which takes her deep into the vast jungle. There God opens heaven's door of provision to care for abandoned and abused children in Guatemala.
Through the many twists, turns, and roadblocks of the...
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What if I told you that God has a mission for you! A simple, unique and personal mission
unhampered by restrictive structures, systems and policies.
For over 30 years, Pete Cocco has served as a campus minister. He has observed thousands of
students being launched into personal missions from the university campus. In this collection of
stories and lessons learned from campus, he shares how everyone (including you) has a similar
personal...
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In this collection of the author's personal missionary stories, you will cross oceans, learn how to live in other cultures, taste foods that you may never have imagined, find out what it's like to live in the middle of wars and famines, raise four happy children, and see God do miracles that change lives for eternity. You will be face-to-face with fanatical fighters, gangs of thieves, and hopeless people. Your job is to learn how to hear God's directions...
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Are you passionate about sharing the gospel, but struggle with the practicalities of effective soul-winning?Victorious Soul-Winning by Prof Z.T. Fomum is a practical guide to evangelism that will help you to overcome the obstacles and reach the lost for Christ. Backed with the experience of one who has been in the art of soul-winning, Prof Fomum shows you how to prioritize evangelism, develop a personal relationship with Christ, and overcome spiritual...
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Then Jesus came to them and said: All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations... Matthew 28:18-19a.As disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, we face the challenge of the unfinished task of the evangelisation of all nations. There are still many people groups that are yet to be reached with the gospel of salvation. And as members of the body of Christ, we, the people of Christian Missionary...
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How can we embody the values of love, grace, and justice? As faith communities, how can our collective embodiment of these values shine even brighter? The answers to these questions must always unfold right here, right now, exactly where God has planted us. Neighborhood Churchacts as a resource to inspire churches to become a vibrant and engaging community partner with the families and neighborhoods living around them. The need for transformation...
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Embark on an extraordinary journey within the pages of "Brave Love." Guided by the prayer, "What does it look like to love in this situation?" Juli Boit's memoir emerges as an unyielding testament to her transformative hospice leadership in Kenya, encapsulating the very heartbeat of her stories.
The resonance of this question reverberates through every line, echoing with the cadence of compassion, courage, and vulnerability. Boit's narrative tapestry...
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As the western church faces challenges in declining membership and effectiveness due to religious disaffiliation and general discontent with organized religion, innovation must be a central focus within all aspects of ministry in the Christian church. With the focus that the local church must put on innovation, one aspect that will continually be an important factor is how the church understands, interprets, and utilizes failure. Yes, the church must...
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Christians should make disciples as disciples.
Christians who are engaged in missions regularly face ethical challenges. But the approaches and standards of modern missions often further complicate, rather than alleviate, matters. Modern missiology debates what actions constitute mission work, how to measure growth, and the difference between persuasion and coercion. In Virtuous Persuasion, Michael Niebauer casts a holistic vision for Christian mission...
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Howard Lamb is a trial lawyer--bright and accomplished, with a home adjacent to one of Alabama's most prestigious country clubs. He also believes he is an apostle of Jesus Christ. Without telling anyone, Lamb takes to the streets of Birmingham, seeking to bring "good news" to everyone he meets. But he soon discovers that his message of love and forgiveness is misunderstood by friends and foes alike. With his efforts increasingly thwarted, and his...
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What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit? How can believers experience the transformative power of the Spirit in their lives?This book, In the Power of Another, is a treasure trove of divine wisdom and insight, birthed out of the author's intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit. Although Z.T. Fomum often acknowledged his human frailty, his life and ministry were transformed by the mighty power of the Holy Spirit.Through his personal...
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This book is strange because it speaks of the divine transactions of Professor Zacharias Tanee Fomum with the various persons of the Godhead or Deity-the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. This book is strange, but true, in that it talks about the author's encounters with the triune God and the angels, and his reactions and actions in response to these encounters.His giving to God, its divine connotations, his obedience to God, his goals in giving,...
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