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A much-needed area for brand new converts is a practical workbook
for follow up. This is the purpose of 'Connect with Jesus'. I have
spent over 16 years as a full time itinerate evangelist. My heart
broke over the lack of good material to give to each convert. These
babies in Jesus need something special to help them get rooted in
the faith. They need to understand what happened to them and what
the Bible says about their conversion. These precious babies in
Jesus must have something in their hands that will immediately get
them into the Word of God. This workbook covers vitally important
topics that every new believer must understand to grow in Christ.
Understanding what true salvation is all about and what the Bible
says about salvation. The importance of reading their Bibles, the
importance of having a prayer life and how to develop that
discipline, the importance of Church and personal evangelism are
just a few topics covered in this important workbook. Churches that
use this book as a new believers class are thrilled with their
results.
We all have hard times that seem to go on and on. The anointed Word
of God will help those who believe to grow instead of fall. Many
Christians have given up at the brink of a miracle. One thing to
understand is God has called us to be overcomers. In this we are
going to reveal some obstacles that Satan wants to destroy the
Saints with. We do not have to go from defeat to defeat but victory
to victory.
PASTOR You've been trained to preach and to teach and to do
outreach. How's it going now that you're in the trenches? How are
you doing professionally? Do you still have the big picture of your
call and your vision in view? Are you finding time and resources to
nurture your congregation? Are you controlling the administration
of your church, or is it controlling you? How are you doing
personally? Is your family life in shape? Are you taking care of
yourself physically and emotionally? Are your personal finances in
order? Larry Burkett, Dallas Willard, William Willimon, Dale
Galloway and other well-known church leaders provide solid advice
for your personal and professional development. Keep The Pastor's
Guide to Effective Ministry on top of your desk as you face the
day-to-day challenges of ministry.
This book starts out with basic principles of the prophetic
ministry. You will discover and be encouraged as you read chapter
after chapter of Increasing Your Prophetic Gift. It is time for
everyone to tap into their prophetic call and dig to a deeper
anointing than ever before. At the end of this book you will read
and be activated as you hear the personal experiences of a young
prophet. Bill started as a simple minister and increased to a
powerful prophetic minister. Bill has prophesied to many and has
seen hundreds healed and set free through personal prophetic
ministry. It is time for you to increase your prophetic gift today.
These fairy tale-type stories, realistic situation stories,
fantasy, and a few other genres as well! All the stories are
Christian-based and aimed to put a smile on those children we love.
This will sure get you closer as a family as you discover the many
tales told in this book. Some Christians will cringe when they see
witchcraft and wizards. I tell you this world has consumed itself
with Harry Potter and witchcraft. These stories that name
witchcraft and wizards will have another side to the stories. The
stories have Jesus over taking these spiritual battles. It is time
for the children of America and the world to know the real
difference between good and evil.
We all must learn to stay connected with God. After you read A
CLOSER WALK WITH GOD you are going to see for yourself what God
says about it. Have you ever wondered if it's possible to have a
meaningful relationship with God? BILL VINCENT'S powerful study
will help you discover for yourself how such a rewarding
relationship with God is possible. The last two Chapters are Daily
Bible Reading and Daily Devotions to help you to get on the right
track in your walk with God. You will also learn how salvation is
something you keep burning on the inside of you. You have to keep
your fire burning and there are many things released in A CLOSER
WALK WITH GOD that will help you begin your journey to genuine
faith. You can also get the Workbook Version for taking notes
within the book.
Just as a physically healthy person--at an ideal weight and with
good blood pressure and cholesterol numbers--might not actually be
fit enough to run a 5k, so churches can appear healthy--with no
obvious issues, maintaining a healthy size--and yet not exhibit
fitness. A fit church is one that is not satisfied with merely
coasting along with no problems. A fit church is actively making
disciples, maturing in faith, developing strong leaders, reaching
out to the community, and more. Building the Body offers pastors
and church leaders twelve characteristics of fit churches and shows
them how they can move their church through five levels of fitness,
from beginner all the way to elite--just as an athlete, through
training and practice, can become the top in his or her class.
Includes comparison charts at the end of each chapter so readers
can clearly see where their church currently falls and concluding
"Complete the Progress Chart" so that they can see what their goals
should be for the future.
Are You Ready For True And Lasting Freedom? The Freedom In Christ
Course is designed to help every Christian become a fruitful
disciple and make their life count. It has been an effective
resource for Christians of all backgrounds, from those who have
been believers for many years to those who are brand-new followers
of Jesus. Over 350,000 people have gone through the curriculum in
English, and it has been translated into over 25 languages. Some of
the areas covered in the course include: * how we became brand-new
people from the inside out when we became Christians * why we can
go boldly into God's presence any time we like without fear * how
nothing we do can make God love us any more or any less * how to
resolve the effects of even the deepest issues from the past * how
to deal with repeating patterns of sin * understanding what God's
purpose for your life is (it may not be what you think!) This
Participant's Guide is designed to accompany you through the
course. You may also wish to download the Freedom In Christ app
that will accompany you on your journey. Dr. Neil T. Anderson is
the founder and president emeritus of Freedom In Christ Ministries.
Dr. Anderson and his wife live in Franklin, Tennessee. For more
information see www.ficm.org or www.ficminternational.org. Steve
Goss is international director of Freedom in Christ Ministries.
Under his leadership the ministry has gone from operating in 7
countries to operating in nearly 40 countries. He lives in
Berkshire, England, with his wife, Zoe, and two daughters.
A significant and growing number of churches are using the
principles of Mission Action Planning (MAP). This volume argues the
case for producing a high-quality plan, describes the practical
steps involved, offers real-life examples, and provides evidence of
the effectiveness of the process. It is based on research conducted
in several dioceses of the Church of England - at diocesan and
parish levels. 'The 'MAP' process is well described by Mark Ireland
and Mike Chew in this excellent book and I am enormously grateful
that they have taken the time and the care to enquire more deeply
both into the process and some of the outcomes now in a number of
Dioceses.' Lord Hope of Thornes KCVO
"Where does discipleship end and evangelism begin? How does one fit
with the other?
Joining the two together properly is a challenge. Both are
important and both are necessary.
Missional Discipleship offers a holistic vision that effectively
incorporates discipleship with evangelism. Thoroughly Wesleyan in
its emphasis on God's ever-present grace and the possibility of
human response, this approach demonstrates that education and
formation go hand-in-hand with mission and witness.
Written by a cadre of scholars and seasoned ministers, this
book is an accessible resource to assist pastors and leaders as
they introduce to their churches and small groups the vision of
mission discipleship. With topics ranging from service and
compassion to discipleship and the family, this invaluable guide
encapsulates what it means to engage a community of faith in
embodying the gospel and equipping Christians to participate in the
restorative and redemptive mission of God in the world."
Mark Yaconelli is co-director of the Youth Ministry and
Spirituality Project, which over the last 8 years has gathered
together churches and youth ministers from across North America to
explore contemplative prayer, discernment, spiritual direction,
covenant community, spiritual practice and Sabbath-living as a way
of resourcing ministries with youth. This book offers some of the
experience, teaching, praying and thinking behind the project.
This is what Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. called his struggle. An
interesting combination of words, but when we realize that we have
a purpose that is worth the struggle, it does indeed become
majestic. Bill Wiesman has compiled essays from strong church
leaders that know the meaning of our holy purpose.Dan Boone, Stan
Toler, Tom Noble, and Marilyn McCool join us--along with many other
writers--to reveal five strategies towards developing intentional
leadership, renewing a vibrant church, identifying clear and
coherent theology, achieving mission outreach, and cultivating a
multifaceted church.Join us on this journey. Though it may be a
struggle sometimes, God has given us a majestic mission to
revitalize His Church and make Christ-like disciples.
The end of Christendom, where the Christian story was known and the
church was central, invites Christians in western culture to
embrace marginality and discover fresh ways of being church and
engaging in mission. While the transition from modernity to
postmodernity has received a huge amount of attention, the shift
from Christendom to post-Christendom has not yet been fully
explored. This book is an introduction; a journey into the past, an
interpretation of the present and an invitation to ask what
following Jesus might mean in the strange new world of
post-Christendom. Drawing on insights from the early Christians,
dissident movements and the world church, this book challenges
conventional ways of thinking. For those who dare to imagine new
ways of following Jesus on the margins, it invites a realistic and
hopeful response to challenges and opportunities awaiting us in the
21st century.
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