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by Glen Gould
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
J. Glenn Gould interprets the atonement that took place on the Cross in his work The Precious Blood of Christ. The book first started as a lecture series and was then written down for publication. Gould "quotes from Lutherans, Calvinists, Anglicans, and Wesleyans" as it is his belief that no one theory...
On-Purpose Leadership
Multiplying Your Ministry by Becoming a Leader of Leaders
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2014
Break through the barriers that bar you and your church from achieving a new level of leadership and ministry. This book introduces a three-level perspective for developing ministry leaders within the local church that builds on Christ's own ministry model and draws upon contemporary leadership experts...
Foundations of Church Administration
Professional Tools for Church Leadership
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Church leadership is a demanding and challenging role. There are many responsibilities involved in leading a church, which can be difficult to maneuver without the proper tools and resources.Written with Biblebased truths and helpful insights, Foundations of Church Administration is both an exploration...
by E. LeBron Fairbanks, James Couchenour
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
A local pastor. A longstanding member of notforprofit board. A former president of a university. These three authors share their wisdom and experiences from decades of board leadership. With specific areas of expertise, they bring 3 distinctive voices and
by H. A. Baldwin
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
In Holiness and the Human Element, H.A. Baldwin attempts to explain the doctrine of holiness within its real world context. He does not present a detailed theological or exegetical explanation of the doctrine of holiness. Instead, he presents different common assumptions people hold about holiness and...
6 Leadership Principles from Gospels
Getting Things Done in Your Organization
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2014
What Jesus did with twelve men in just three years is extraordinary. Using an array of strategies and principles, he created a conducive environment for collaboration and success and was able to turn simple disciples into transformational leaders.In Six Leadership Principles from the Gospels, David Felter...
The Healthy Small Church
Diagnosis and Treatment for the Big Issues
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2013
Small churches can be found in every denomination and among every ethnic group but often these churches struggle to survive in the shadow of the larger churches around them. And many of these churches are afflicted with unhealthy issues such as feelings of unimportance, a lack of vision, exclusivity,...
Intentional Ministry in a NotsoMega Church
Becoming a Missional Community
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Change is rapidly occurring in almost every area of our society. However, the one notable exception to this is often found in the church, especially in smaller churches. Instead of responding to the changes around them, these churches have adopted a maintenance mentality, which is primarily interested...
Leader-Coach
Developing Effective Ministry Teams
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Effective pastoring takes planning, preparation and peoplejust as effective coaching does. The vitality of any winning team depends on the practice and participation of its members, whether the team takes a field for physical competition or a ministry team seeks success inside the church or in the community....
Going Social
A Practical Guide on Social Media for Church Leaders
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
People around the world are talking. They are connecting each dayonlinethrough socialmedia. Corporations around the world recognize the power of social media and are leveraging it to reach customers though platforms such as blogs, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Why can't churches do the same thing?...
Chickens for Everyone
Understanding the Need Before Responding
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2013
After natural and man-made catastrophes, locally or abroad, we see resources flow into hurting areas; and we pray that God will heal those to whom the help goes. Usually, after we give our time or money, we dont see the results of our efforts. Thats too bad, because sometimes we could learn better ways...
by Karla Downing
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Sometimes life doesnt turn out the way we expect. Neither do our marriages. After the honeymoon ends, some women find themselves in difficult marriages. Karla Downing understands that marital relationships are complicated. 10 Lifesaving Principles for Women in Difficult Marriage supplies these scriptural...
by Parrott III, Les
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2014
Choosing who to date - and ultimately finding true love - is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. This book is a terrific tool for making your dating life manageable, meaningful, and marketable. Les hits upon the key to a successful dating relationship: That no person can meet all...
Miracle
The Power of Persistent Prayer
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2014
As Christians, how do we respond when were faced with adversity? Robert and Frances Collins were forced to ask this when the unthinkable happened on the mission field. In these pages, they tell their story of coming to grips with the dual realities of suffering and grace. As they recount how God used...