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Intentional Ministry in a Not-so-mega Church

Author : Dennis Bickers
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780834124349
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (243 download)

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Download or read book Intentional Ministry in a Not-so-mega Church written by Dennis Bickers and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Change is a scary thing for small churches; it's risky and uncomfortable and hard, but it's also necessary-especially in today's rapidly changing society. More and more, churches who have failed to respond to the changes around them are seeing their numbers decrease while the average age of those who remain increases. If these churches are going to survive, they need to move away from a maintenance mentality to a missional mind-set. They must begin to see themselves as mission stations filled with missionaries willing to learn about and engage the culture around them in order to meet the needs of the people they are there to serve. For the first time in American history, our biggest mission field is in our own backyard. If our churches are going to impact today's culture, we have to change the way we do ministry. This book is designed to help you guide your church toward an intentional ministry whose primary focus is on ministering to and meeting the needs of those outside your church. Drawing from more than 20 years of experience as a small-church pastor, Dennis Bickers explores the qualities of transformational leadership and explains what it will take for you to create a climate that promotes and facilitates necessary change. From willingness and vision to risk taking and commitment, Bickers challenges you to become the agent of change your church needs as it seeks to answer and act on this question: Who are we here for? Is your church ready-and willing-to minister in the 21st century? Book jacket.

The Missional Church in Perspective (The Missional Network)

Author : Craig Van Gelder
Publisher : Baker Academic
ISBN 13 : 9781441232069
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (32 download)

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Book Synopsis The Missional Church in Perspective (The Missional Network) by : Craig Van Gelder

Download or read book The Missional Church in Perspective (The Missional Network) written by Craig Van Gelder and published by Baker Academic. This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, two leading ministry experts place the missional church conversation in historical perspective and offer fresh insights for its further development. They begin by providing a helpful review of the genesis of the missional church and offering an insightful critique of the Gospel and Our Culture Network's seminal book Missional Church, which set the conversation in motion. They map the diverse paths this discussion has taken over the past decade, identifying four primary branches and ten sub-branches of the conversation and placing over one hundred published titles and websites into this framework. The authors then utilize recent developments in biblical and theological perspectives to strengthen and extend the conversation about missional theology, the church's interaction with culture and cultures, and church organization and leadership in relation to the formation of believers as disciples. Professors, students, and church leaders will value this comprehensive overview of the missional movement. It includes a foreword by Alan J. Roxburgh.

Constructing Blue Collar Leaders in a White Collar World

Author : LaMar Herndon
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1641401664
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (414 download)

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Book Synopsis Constructing Blue Collar Leaders in a White Collar World by : LaMar Herndon

Download or read book Constructing Blue Collar Leaders in a White Collar World written by LaMar Herndon and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2018-03-06 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Constructing Blue-Collar Leaders in a White-Collar World . . . "Dr. LaMar Herndon considers a group of leaders often overlooked and occasionally denigrated-the-bivocational pastor. Constructing Blue Collar Leaders in a White Collar World integrates important theoretical leadership concepts with spiritual and practical realities. Dr. Herndon explores important topics such as trends and issues facing the global church and its leaders, leadership models, values and ethics, character and integrity, cultural effects, creativity and innovation, reverse mentoring, and strategic planning. This book is a profoundly honest hands-on guide to what constitutes a true leader serving as a bivocational minister." -Dr. Gary Oster Regent University School of Business & Leadership, Virginia Beach, VA "Down through my thirty plus years of education, ministry, and leadership I have read many books on the subject of leadership. Some have challenged me and inspired me, but none have done so at the level of Constructing Blue Collar Leaders in a White Collar World. As a State Minister, I work with many bivocational and blue collar Pastors. I will be using Dr. Herndon's book as a primary resource to assist me in working with those Pastors in challenging and inspiring them in their leadership development." -Dr. Darryl Allen State Minister KY Church of God Ministries, Adjunct Professor at Nazarene Bible College & Mid-America Christian University "It [Constructing Blue-Collar Leaders in a White-Collar World] is an excellent presentation of leadership issues every pastor needs to understand to some degree. The chapter on "Values and Ethics" is worth the price of the book. Thanks for sharing the results of your many hours of study and hard work." -Ray Gilder National Coordinator Bivocational and Small Church Leadership Network, Bivocational Small Church Ministries Specialist Tennessee Baptist Convention "Dr. LaMar Herndon presents leadership from a very down to earth and practical approach. This book seeks to help the bivocational church leader be effective while balancing these two worlds. I believe this book needs to be in every pastor, minister, and leaders library; whether bivocational or not." -Rev. Jewel D. Williams, M.R.E. (Church of God, Anderson, IN Author of Fearfully and Wonderfully Made, Living our Theology, and the Path of a Preacher

Beyond Megachurch Myths

Author : Scott Thumma
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0787994677
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (879 download)

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Download or read book Beyond Megachurch Myths written by Scott Thumma and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-08-10 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on extensive, broad-based, and well-designed research, as well as stories and anecdotes, Beyond Megachurch Myths dispels popluar myths about megachurches while highlighting the diversity within the megachurch phenomenon. Defining a megachurch as a Protestant church that averages at least 2000 total attendees in their weekend services, Scott Thumma and Dave Travis reveal what these churches are and are not, why they are thriving, what their members say about their experiences, and why they have many valuable lessons to teach smaller churches.

Cultivating an Evangelistic Character

Author : Christopher James Schoon
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1532644329
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (326 download)

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Download or read book Cultivating an Evangelistic Character written by Christopher James Schoon and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2018-04-24 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This project explores the relationship between worship, discipleship, and evangelism within the missional church movement. Engaging contributions from liturgical theology, Christian ethics, and post-Christendom evangelism, the book proposes a missional approach to worship that, when integrated with a praxis-oriented discipleship, cultivates Jesus' character among God's people. Along the way, the project attends to the Holy Spirit's transformative presence, the liturgical rhythms of remembering and anticipating, and the practices of hospitality and compassion. In the end, Cultivating an Evangelistic Character contends that the Spirit works through the integration of worship and discipleship to form God's people. In other words, God's people become evangelistic, or as Newbigin said, "the hermeneutic of the gospel."

The Healthy Pastor

Author : Dennis Bickers
Publisher : Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City
ISBN 13 : 9780834125537
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (255 download)

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Download or read book The Healthy Pastor written by Dennis Bickers and published by Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like a fraying rope, pastoral ministry is often strained and stressed. Expectations seem unending, relationships strain to breaking, and emergencies and interruptions drain a minister's time and energy. If not handled well, the pressures of ministry can have negative effects on a pastor's health, family, and ministry. The Healthy Pastor confronts the expectations churches and ministers have of the pastor's role. With insight and understanding, author Dennis Bickers addresses some of the pressures commonly found in ministry. He identifies them and provides effective solutions to help pastors create balance in several areas of their lives, including their relationships with God, their families, the church, and themselves. A practical resource for all ministers, The Healthy Pastor will help you recapture the joy and excitement of serving God and his people. Book jacket.

An Introduction to Ministry

Author : Ian S. Markham
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 047067329X
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (76 download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to Ministry written by Ian S. Markham and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-01-19 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Introduction to Ministry is a comprehensive and ecumenical introduction to the craft of ministry for ministers, pastors, and priests that make up the mainline denominations in the United States. Ecumenically-focused, It offers a grounded account of ministry, covering areas such as vocation, congregational leadership, and cultivation of skills for an effective ministry. Covers the key components of the M.Div. curriculum, offering a map and guide to the central skills and issues in training Explores the areas of vocation, skills for ministry, and issues around congregational leadership Each topic ends with an annotated bibliography providing an indispensable gateway to further study Helps students understand both the distinctive approach of their denomination and the relationship of that approach to other mainline denominations Advocates and defends a generous understanding of the Christian tradition in its openness and commitment to broad conversation

Church and Ministry

Author : A. van Egmond
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004389105
Total Pages : 277 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (43 download)

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Download or read book Church and Ministry written by A. van Egmond and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2019-12-30 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The International Reformed Theological Institute (IRTI) was founded in 1995. Its purpose is to create a platform where Reformed theologians from all over the world can meet each other, become acquainted with each other's work, discuss theological issues and stimulate each other in scholarly theological research. The members of IRTI present their work in the series Studies in Reformed Theology. Thus, the volumes of this series offer a perspective on the theological insights and spirituality of Reformed theologians all over the world. The third volume of Studies in Reformed Theology contains the contributions to the second international conference of the IRTI. Leading theme of the conference was 'Church and Ministery'. Thoughts and experiences, problems and solutions were shared concerning the position of the church and the training of ministers in Reformed churches. Most of the devotional contributions to the conference have been included in this volume as well.

Raising Passionate Jesus Followers

Author : Phil Comer
Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN 13 : 0310347785
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Raising Passionate Jesus Followers written by Phil Comer and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2018-03-06 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hope and practical help for parents whose greatest longing is to shepherd their children into a vibrant faith in God. For Christian parents, there is no greater joy than seeing their children learn to walk with the Lord. And there is no greater fear than that their children will walk away from God. After serving together in pastoral ministry and raising their now-grown children, Phil and Diane Comer know those hopes and fears well. Like all new parents, they were intimidated and unsure about how to take on the task of spiritually training their young children. But now, with all four of their children grown and establishing their own households of faith, Phil and Diane have embarked on a quest to help the next generation of parents raise passionate Jesus followers. Drawing on years of pastoral counseling, teaching, leading, and decades of watching families from the perspective of pastors and leaders in ministry, Phil and Diane instruct, guide, encourage, and offer hope and practical help to Christian parents. Raising Passionate Jesus Followers is a manual full of practical, biblically based, and time-tested guidelines that parents will be able to turn to again and again through every stage of their children's development, including . . . Formulating a plan Laying the foundation, ages 0-5 Doing the framing, ages 6-12 Installing the functional systems, ages 13-17 Completing the finish work, ages 18-22 And keeping the front door open for your grown children

The Strategically Small Church

Author : Brandon J. O'Brien
Publisher : Bethany House
ISBN 13 : 0764207830
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (642 download)

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Download or read book The Strategically Small Church written by Brandon J. O'Brien and published by Bethany House. This book was released on 2010-08 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pastor and Leadership journal editor shows how small churches are uniquely equipped for success in today's culture, offering encouragement and help to pastors and leaders.

Intentional Churches

Author : Doug Parks
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
ISBN 13 : 1400217199
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Intentional Churches written by Doug Parks and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2020-03-24 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want to reignite your passion for the local church and see your congregation live out the Great Commission by growing and making disciples? If so, implementing the revolutionary Intentional Growth Planning™ operating system will benefit you, your church, and your community! Just as laptops and smart phones have an operating system, the church needs a biblically based operating system where its various programs and activities can effectively plug in to. In Intentional Churches, Doug Parks and Bart Rendel combine their 35 years of executive church leadership experience and unveil a proven and practical operational system that will help you: Clarify your unique vision Filter trends and new ideas through your mission Improve implementation abilities Maintain unity and alignment around what matters most This is a repeatable and transferable process any church can learn. Start today and be ready to go and grow through God’s power for God’s glory.

Church Diversity

Author : Scott Williams
Publisher : New Leaf Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 1614580243
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (145 download)

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Download or read book Church Diversity written by Scott Williams and published by New Leaf Publishing Group. This book was released on 2011-04-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diversity in the Church Matters to God The local Church is the hope of the world Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said it best over 45 years ago: “We must face the sad fact that at 11 o’clock on Sunday morning, when we stand to sing… we stand in the most segregated hour in America.” What an unfortunate reality that many still face today. Have you ever been asked the question, “Is your church a white church or a black church?”…No, it’s God’s Church! Church Diversity discusses topics such as: How we can begin to implement change today What key insights, strategies and practical tips can help Who are the leading voices in diversity and what can they teach the Church This resource is a tool to foster the tough conversations and encourage decision-making to change the face and heart of the Church. There is already a community out there passionate about this topic and moving the Church forward. Hundreds of them uploaded their photos and can be seen throughout the pages of this book. Their twitter names are also included so you can begin connecting with them today! WE ARE CHURCH DIVERSITY “Whatever racial woes we face in America, they cannot be dealt with by politicians or Washington D.C., but rather by the local church…help our nation navigate through this critical and much needed conversation on race.” - J.C. Watts, Jr., Former Member of Congress “…Scott Williams is ever seeking to see this gift opened and embraced. His book, like his life and ministry, is an invitation to the most rewarding of all human journeys.” - Jim Hanon, Writer/Director End of the Spear

We Are Church: A Small Group Experience

Author : Francis Chan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780781403849
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book We Are Church: A Small Group Experience written by Francis Chan and published by . This book was released on 2011-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BASIC.We Are ChurchA Small Group ExperienceFRANCIS CHAN In this bold new interactive 9-session small group study, Francis Chan takes on the practical aspects of the church, distilling the reality of God's design for the church into foundational truths that will challenge Christians to become the church described in Scripture. Features the final four BASIC films on DVD, each enhanced with two exclusive study sessions found only in this small group experience.- BASIC.Fellowship DVD- BASIC.Teaching DVD- BASIC.Prayer DVD- BASIC.Communion DVD- Six (6) We Are Church Follower's Guides, corresponding to the interactive DVD studies- Resource DVD with video clips, trailers, and poster for church use, sermon outlines for pastors, tips for leaders, and more.

Handbook of Megachurches

Author : Stephen J. Hunt
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004412921
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (44 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Megachurches written by Stephen J. Hunt and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2019-11-26 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The megachurch is an exceptional recent religious trend, certainly within Christian spheres. Spreading from the USA, megachurches now reached reach different global contexts. The edited volume Handbook of Megachurches offers a comprehensive account of the subject from various academic perspectives.

Love Without Walls

Author : Laurie Beshore
Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN 13 : 0310893119
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book Love Without Walls written by Laurie Beshore and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2012-06-05 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We see it all around us: Poverty. Unemployment. Crime. Hopelessness. Anger. Disenchantment. Injustice. We want to help. We want to do something. But what? Good intentions are good, but often our efforts at helping others can actually make things worse. And in many communities the church is viewed with suspicion, if not downright hostility. So how can churches effectively serve the needs of their communities in ways that communicate the love and grace of God? According to author Laurie Beshore, churches need to step up and take action, but it all begins by learning. You must get to know the people in your community and establish relationships built on mutual trust and respect. This ebook recounts the compelling twenty-five year story of how Mariner’s Church, a growing mega-church in Irvine, CA, began reaching out to their community and how they made more than their fair share of mistakes along the way. But these hard-earned lessons are now of immense value to a new generation of church leaders trying to serve their own communities that are skeptical, if not understandably suspicious, of the intentions of the 21st century church. Laced with ultra-practical teachings and transferable principles for churches and ministries of all sizes and styles, this is a book filled with potent lessons and powerful stories both heartbreaking and inspiring.

Multiply

Author : David Nelson
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1666789933
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (667 download)

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Download or read book Multiply written by David Nelson and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2024-05-31 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: God has not only created us with the ability to multiply through having children, he has also given us the power to multiply disciples who multiply disciples through the preaching of the gospel in the power of the Holy Spirit. In Genesis and Acts, we read how God enabled man to multiply biologically and spiritually. We read how the number of disciples greatly increased and multiplied during the era of the early church. In his book, Dr. David Nelson, explains eight principles for building a ministry of multiplication. These biblically based principles will empower you to see a solid ministry that will grow into a ministry that multiplies disciple makers.

Left Behind in a Megachurch World

Author : Ruth Tucker
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780801012693
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (126 download)

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Download or read book Left Behind in a Megachurch World written by Ruth Tucker and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed to encourage the smaller church with a membership of around 100, this insightful and well-researched book opposes the idea that numbers are the only way to measure a church's success, and emphasizes spiritual growth and development.