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Par Bill Hybels, Mark Mittelberg. 2007
Discover a Proven Approach to Raising Your Church’s Evangelistic Temperature Evangelism. It’s one of the highest values in the church.…
So why do so few churches put real effort into it? Maybe it’s because we don’t understand the evangelistic potential of the church well enough to get excited about it. Becoming a Contagious Church will change that. Revised and updated, this streamlined edition dispels outdated preconceptions and reveals evangelism as it really can be. What’s more, it walks you through a 6-Stage Process and includes a brand-new 6-Stage Process assessment tool for taking your church beyond mere talk to infections energy, action, and lasting commitment. “This book is not optional! It’s required reading for all who are serious about reaching their communities for Christ. Ignoring this book would be pastoral malpractice!” Lee Strobel, author of The Case for the Real Jesus “You can’t read this book without having your heart stirred to share the gospel. It’s contagious!” Rick Warren, author of The Purpose Driven Church and The Purpose Driven Life “Entire leadership teams and outreach committees should read and discuss this powerful book—and then put its principles into action.” John Maxwell, author of Developing Leaders Around You “I can’t emphasize how important books like this one are for the future of the church. It demythologizes the fear and awkwardness of evangelism into something biblical, tangible, and practical for every person.” Dan Kimball, author of They Like Jesus but Not the Church “Becoming a Contagious Church is hands-down the most comprehensive work on church evangelism I’ve ever read. Its principles can turn inward-looking church attenders into outward-looking church evangelists.” Craig Groeschel, senior pastor, LifeChurch.tvPar Roger E. Olson. 2011
Calvinist theology has been debated and promoted for centuries. But is it a theology that should last? Roger Olson suggests…
that Calvinism, also commonly known as Reformed theology, holds an unwarranted place in our list of accepted theologies. In Against Calvinism, readers will find scholarly arguments explaining why Calvinist theology is incorrect and how it affects God’s reputation. Olson draws on a variety of sources, including Scripture, reason, tradition, and experience, to support his critique of Calvinism and the more historically rich, biblically faithful alternative theologies he proposes. Addressing what many evangelical Christians are concerned about today—so-called “new Calvinism,” a movement embraced by a generation labeled as “young, restless, Reformed” —Against Calvinism is the only book of its kind to offer objections from a non-Calvinist perspective to the current wave of Calvinism among Christian youth. As a companion to Michael Horton’s For Calvinism, readers will be able to compare contrasting perspectives and form their own opinions on the merits and weaknesses of Calvinism.Par Kara E. Powell, Megan Hutchinson, Heather Flies. 2004
Looking for answers about your life and ministry from a woman’s perspective? Geared for professionals and volunteers alike, Help! I’m…
a Woman in Youth Ministry! focuses on the unique ministry issues that you wrestle with every day, including: The challenges of singleness, marriage, and parenthood Mentoring and counseling Making your voice heard Fair treatment and fair pay Working with men …and much more! Regardless of age, marital status, church size, or denomination, Help! I’m a Woman in Youth Ministry! will transform how you approach your unique, vital place in the youth ministry world.Par Rick Bundschuh, Tom Finley. 1984
These updated discussion starters based on the wisdom books of the Old Testament can stand alone or lead into a…
full-blown Bible study with help from the leaders’ accompanying instructions. Includes Bible references, Internet resources, and other suggested further activities.Par American Bible Society, Amy Parker, Walter Carzon. 2018
Highlighting timeless love and kindness stories and verses from the Bible, My First Read and Learn Love & Kindness Bible…
Stories is the ideal storybook for parents and children to enjoy together as they deepen their faith. Featuring passages that highlight key love and kindness virtues from both the Old and New Testaments and simply written and colorfully illustrated throughout, this is a perfect introduction to the heart of the Bible that little readers and their caregivers will cherish. A loving new addition to the bestselling My First Read and Learn Bible line with more than 3.4 million copies in print!Par American Bible Society, Amy Parker, Walter Carzon. 2018
Highlighting timeless love and kindness stories and verses from the Bible, My First Read and Learn Love & Kindness Bible…
Stories is the ideal storybook for parents and children to enjoy together as they deepen their faith. Featuring passages that highlight key love and kindness virtues from both the Old and New Testaments and simply written and colorfully illustrated throughout, this is a perfect introduction to the heart of the Bible that little readers and their caregivers will cherish. A loving new addition to the bestselling My First Read and Learn Bible line with more than 3.4 million copies in print!Par Jared C. Wilson, Daniel L. Akin, Donald S. Whitney, Jason G. Duesing, Owen D. Strachan, Christian T. George, John Mark Yeats, Ronnie W. Floyd. 2017
As a pastor, do you feel like you&’re wearing too many hats? If you&’re a pastor, you know the tension…
of balancing (or trying to) the many roles and expectations that come with leading a church. But are you able to distinguish which roles are truly essential? And can you measure how you&’re fulfilling them? Portraits of a Pastor features contributions from evangelical leaders like Jason Allen, Jared Wilson, Daniel Akin, and Owen Strachan on the essential roles and aspects of pastoral ministry. Together the book answers three important questions: What does it mean for the pastor to hold all nine roles? Why should the pastor fulfill these roles? How can the pastor most faithfully fulfill them? A pastor must be a preacher, shepherd, missionary, evangelist, church historian, theologian, man of God, leader of his household, and leader of others—a tall order! After reading Portraits of a Pastor, you&’ll:Have a clearer vision of the roles you should fulfill in the life of your congregationBe inspired to fulfill your calling by growing in new areas of leadershipKnow the unbiblical visions of pastoral leadership that may distract you from your core callingIt&’s true: much is demanded of pastors. But it&’s also true that too much is demanded of most pastors. Know what God has called you to, how to fulfill that calling, and what may be distracting you from it.Par Asheritah Ciuciu. 2017
How to focus on Christ during AdventMost Christians agree that Christmas is all about Jesus, yet most of us spend…
little time preparing our hearts to celebrate Him. Why is this? Partly because we don&’t know how.In Unwrapping the Names of Jesus, Asheritah Ciuciu leads readers through the four weeks of Advent (Hope, Preparation, Joy, and Love). Each week:Begins with an interactive family devotional that equips readers to celebrate Advent together Offers five daily reflections that focus on that week's name of JesusIncludes suggestions for fun-filled family activities or service projects This devotional can be used by readers in their own personal worship times or as a tool to engage in family worship during the busy holiday season. Either way, participants will gain a greater sense of awe and wonder at who Jesus is.By focusing on the person and character of Jesus throughout the Advent season, readers will prepare their hearts so that when they admire the live nativity, sit in the candlelight service, or wake up on Christian morning, they can join the faithful who sing from the bottom of their hearts, "O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord!"Par Dannah Gresh, Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth. 2009
Go deeper into the truths of Lies Young Women Believe.So you've read Lies Young Women Believe, but you want help internalizing its…
truths and applying them to your life? This companion guide contains questions and activities to help you do just that. Each session is made up of the following features:An overview of the chapter to be studied from Lies Young Women Believe and reminders of the lies discussed in that chapterA daily personal study for the readers to complete during the course of the week, between youth group meetings. Each day's study includes a reading from Lies Young Women Believe and reflection questions Questions to be discussed in youth group/small group settingIdeal for small groups, Bible studies, classes, and individuals.Par Michael Rydelnik and Edwin Blum. 2019
The ultimate, all-in-one resource on what the Old Testament says about JesusAs Jesus walked the Emmaeus road, he showed his…
companions how the whole of Scripture foretold his coming. Yet so often today we&’re not quite sure how to talk about Jesus in the Old Testament. How do you know what applies to Jesus? And how do you interpret some of the strange prophetic language?Get answers and clarity in this authoritative and reliable guide to messianic prophecy from some of the world&’s foremost evangelical Old Testament scholars. In this in-depth, user-friendly one volume resource you get: -essays from scholars on the big ideas and major themes surrounding Messianic prophecy-A clear and careful commentary on every passage in the Old Testament considered Messianic -Insights into the original Hebrew and helpful analysis of theological implicationsWatch the Scriptures come into full color as you see new meaning in familiar passages and further appreciate God&’s masterful handiwork in preparing the way for Jesus, the long-awaited Messiah.Par Avi Snyder. 2017
A debate that's 2,000 years old, and running… Do Jews need Jesus? It&’s an age-old debate with eternal ramifications. If…
Jesus is not the Jewish Messiah, if He is not the savior of the world, if He is not the promised redeemer God sent to restore Israel and redeem the nations (Isaiah 49:6), then bringing His message to the Jewish people is a grave threat to their security. But if He is the prophet God promised to raise up, if God did indeed command Israel to follow Him, and if the Jews will be held accountable by God if they don&’t accept Jesus, then sharing His message is beyond imperative. Jesus is either &“Lord of all or not Lord at all.&” The stakes couldn&’t be higher. Jews Don&’t Need Jesus… and Other Misconceptions settles this dispute with biblical evidence. It argues that believing in Jesus isn&’t apostasy; it&’s obedience, and it leads to eternal blessing. That&’s what makes this book critical for Jewish people or anyone in gospel ministry to the Jews.Par Richard E. Todd. 2008
Baptism: A Bible Study Wordbook for Kids is a great introduction for children on this important, beloved sacrament. Ideal as…
an aide to parents, Sunday school teachers, and children's ministry directors, this book teaches children a number of lessons concerning baptism, such as:Why we get baptized (to show others we have joined God's family)How someone is baptized, and who may baptize themHow to use baptism as an opportunity to share the faith with others But most importantly, this wordbook presents children with the question of whether or not they are in fact ready to be baptized.Designed especially for kids in grades 2-5, activities include a crossword puzzle, word search, coloring page, quiz, and "Certificate of Spiritual Birth." These activities, paired with engaging illustrations and simple explanations, will help your children truly understand the gift of baptism.* This book is part of The Children&’s Wordbook series, by Richard Todd, and is most beneficial when used alongside the wordbooks, which cover salvation, baptism, communion, giving, and church. They are great resources for parents and teachers who want to teach children of these fundamental Christian doctrines.Par Patrick Morley. 2016
What would happen if every pastor in America shared the vision to disciple every man in his church—can you imagine?…
No man falls on purpose, yet our culture is suffering from the fallout of the "men problem." Increasingly men are living autonomous and unexamined lives, getting caught up in the frenzy of life, and becoming satisfied with tasteless and powerless Christianity. Now, more than ever, men need unapologetic guidance and strong discipleship. Here's the place to start. In Pastoring Men, Patrick Morley explains proven and practical strategies for discipleship, equipping pastors to effectively reach and disciple all of the men they shepherd. This book will teach you:The state of men in your church—how they are doing, what they want, what keeps them from getting what they want, and what they needThe essential factors for successfully discipling menA concrete, sustainable strategy to help you organize your passion for men's discipleship without a lot of new programming. Read and apply Pastoring Men and see men, their families, and your church thrive.Par Jessica Thompson. 2022
The fruit of the Spirit isn&’t just something we display. It&’s the way God loves us!Every Christian cherishes the famous…
passage in Galatians 5:22–23 that lists the fruit of the Spirit. Love. Joy. Peace. Patience. Kindness. Goodness. Faithfulness. Gentleness. And self-control. These are the marks of godly character that we strive to display. But has it ever occurred to you that these are also the characteristics of God? Can it be that God loves us with the fruit of the Spirit? And only when we are secure in that love can we display it to others?Jessica Thompson wants to take you deeper into the love that your Heavenly Father has for you. Focusing on the majority of the fruit of the Spirit, she shows how God Himself has these attributes and lavishes them on us. In 40 readings designed for daily devotions, Jessica takes you across the whole arc of the Bible to reveal the character of the triune God. This journey will surely bless you. For the more you behold who He is and the nature of his love, the more you will, by the work of the Spirit, become like Him.&“My hope is that the readers will come away from this book more aware of what a magnificent God we serve. My hope is that the readers will remember their first love. My hope is that the readers will come back to this book again and again when they&’re looking for a place of healing and hope.&” – Jessica ThompsonResearchers have uncovered the following three trends: First, distrust of institutions, including the church, is at an all-time high. Second,…
young people raised in the church are leaving at alarming rates and not returning. Third, loneliness and social isolation are at pandemic levels. What&’s the connection? It appears that an entire generation is starving for the very thing the church is called to provide but has chosen to look for it elsewhere. Why is this happening? Following the model set by What If Jesus Was Serious?—short readings and engaging illustrations—What If Jesus Was Serious about the Church? looks at what the Bible really says about the church, its purpose, and the impact of its modern captivity to consumer values. Rather than an event, a building, or an institution, the New Testament calls the church to be a community living in communion with God and one another for the sake of the world.Par Rene Pache. 1954
"The difference between a religion of mere letter and form and one of life and power lies in knowing the…
Holy Spirit."It was Dr. R. A. Torrey who pointed that out and showed Christians that the Holy Spirit is a Person to be worshiped, Someone who would take hold of you and use you as He transformed you from day to day.Can you, or can any Christian, go far in the Christian life without giving time and thought to the third Person of the Godhead? Obviously not, for the Holy Spirit takes the things of Christ and shows them to us, who makes the practical application of Bible knowledge in the outworking of Christian living. He alone can make Christian theory into life and deeds.Throughout this book, Dr. Pache will direct us into thinking again about who the Holy Spirit is, what He did before Pentecost, and what He has been doing since then in the lives of men. What place does the Holy Spirit have in the service of the Christian worker, and what will be His ministry in the future? The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit answers these questions and others concerning conviction, baptism, filling, indwelling, and gifts of the Spirit.Par Michael Rydelnik. 2021
You&’ve got Bible questions. We&’ve got answers.The Bible is full of great truths for our lives . . . and…
also, if we&’re being honest, a lot of mysteries that we don&’t understand. You&’ve probably wondered about these questions many times. You&’d like good answers. Just keep it short and sweet. But where can you turn for reliable guidance?Dr. Michael Rydelink, beloved Moody professor and host of the radio call-in show Open Line, answers the questions that listeners often ask him. Michael addresses questions such as:Why does God allow bad things to happen?Did Noah really fit all the animals of the earth on a boat?Can I lose my salvation?What is the best Bible translation—King James or another?How can you explain the Trinity?Did Jesus really turn water into wine?And much more . . .Though the Bible is full of mysteries, it has no errors. There are good answers to all the perplexing questions. Don&’t stay in the dark any longer. Get the answers from an expert and let your confusion turn to understanding.Par Todd R. Chipman. 2019
&“A wise and experienced guide, Todd Chipman offers practical direction on how local congregations can do better in our quest…
to care for those Jesus calls &‘the least of these my brothers.&’&” –Russell Moore, author of Adopted for LifeYour church is doing so much already. Trying to convince people to do foster care or adoption can feel like just another daunting, impossible task. It&’s hard enough to get volunteers for the nursery, much less volunteers to foster or adopt a child!But what if we&’re thinking about it the wrong way? What if orphan care actually increases your church&’s capacity to do ministry? What if this one ministry opens doors to many others? Discover how orphan care transforms 6 key aspects of your ministry, meet dozens of families and churches who have experienced the transformative power of orphan care, and learn how you can get involved even if you&’re not ready to foster or adopt. After catching the vision for this vital ministry, you&’ll be ready to join them!Par Rhett Smith. 2011
Is anxiety &“un-Christian&”?Many Christians believe the answer to this question is yes! Understandably, then, many Christians feel shame when they…
are anxious. They especially feel this shame when well-intentioned fellow believers dismiss or devalue anxiety with Christian platitudes and Bible verses.Rhett Smith, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, helps us understand anxiety in a new way. Rhett argues that, rather than being destructive or shameful, anxiety can be a catalyst for our spiritual growth. Using Biblical thinking and personal examples, Rhett explains how anxiety allows us to face our resistance and fears, understand where those fears come from, and then make intentional decisions about issues such as career, marriage, money, and our spiritual lives.Allow this book to challenge your view of anxiety, and allow God to use your anxiety for good.Par Hannah Anderson. 2016
Feeling worn thin? Come find rest. The Blue Ridge Parkway meanders through miles of rolling Virginia mountains. It&’s a route…
made famous by natural beauty and the simple rhythms of rural life.And it&’s in this setting that Hannah Anderson began her exploration of what it means to pursue a life of peace and humility. Fighting back her own sense of restlessness and anxiety, she finds herself immersed in the world outside, discovering a classroom full of forsythia, milkweed, and a failed herb garden. Lessons about soil preparation, sour mulch, and grapevine blights reveal the truth about our dependence on God, finding rest, and fighting discontentment.Humble Roots is part theology of incarnation and part stroll through the fields and forest. Anchored in the teaching of Jesus, Anderson explores how cultivating humility—not scheduling, strict boundaries, or increased productivity—leads to peace. &“Come unto me, all who labor and are heavy laden,&” Jesus invites us, &“and you will find rest for your souls.&” So come. Learn humility from the lilies of the field and from the One who is humility Himself. Remember who you are and Who you are not, and rediscover the rest that comes from belonging to Him.