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Author : John Marvin Crowe
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 (1 download)
Download or read book The Biography of a Thriving Church written by John Marvin Crowe and published by . This book was released on 1953 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : John Marvin Crowe
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780260557537
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (575 download)
Download or read book The Biography of a Thriving Church written by John Marvin Crowe and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-19 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Biography of a Thriving Church: A History of First Baptist Church Charlotte, North Carolina, 1832-1952 In this busy world of crowded schedules, not many men see a need beyond the sphere Of their own immediate work and take it upon themselves to do something about it but this is just what J. Marvin Crowe has done in bringing to, us this splendid history Of our church. Brother Crowe, who was formerly State Sunday School Secretary in Illinois and State Training Union Director in Missouri, came to us in May, 1944. With amazing speed he won the hearts of the people and proved to be a consecrated servant, a superb administrator and a loyal yoke fellow. Much of the progress Of our entire church program during Brother Crowe's stay with us is due to his passion for hard work, his indomitable courage, his wise counsel and capable leadership. Members of the First Baptist Church of Charlotte through all the years to come will owe a debt of unending gratitude to Mr. Crowe, not only for his unestimable contribution in re charting the course of our church life, but in keeping alive, by his excellent history, inspiring and challenging memories that Should never fade. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Albert L. Winseman
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1595620435
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (956 download)
Download or read book Growing an Engaged Church written by Albert L. Winseman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-03-28 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing an Engaged Church offers unique, research-based, often counterintuitive solutions to the challenges facing churches today, including declining congregant participation, decreasing contributions, and slumping membership. Ministers, priests, and church boards will find the evidence and answers in this book provocative, eye-opening, and, most importantly, actionable. What if members of your congregation . . . • were 13 times more likely to have invited someone to participate in your church in the past month? • were three times as satisfied with their lives? • spent more than two hours per week serving and helping others in their community? • tripled their giving to your church? What would your church — your parish — look like? And how would you go about creating this kind of change? One thing is certain: Church leaders are never going to inspire more people to be actively and passionately involved in their congregations by doing the same things over and over again. Pastors and lay leaders need something fresh. Something new. The last thing they need is “just another program” or to set up a laundry list of new activities for members. Based on solid research by The Gallup Organization, Growing an Engaged Church will appeal to both Protestant and Catholic clergy and lay leaders who are looking for a way to be the Church instead of just “doing church.”
Author : Daniel R. Hyde
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781601781260
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (812 download)
Download or read book Planting, Watering, Growing written by Daniel R. Hyde and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a response to the unique challenges facing the twenty-first-century American church, church planting has become a popular topic. But at a time when churches that spread the seed of the Word through preaching, the sacraments, and prayer are greatly needed, much of the focus has been on planting churches that adapt pop culture to meet "consumer demand." In Planting, Watering, Growing, the authors of this collection of essays weave together theological wisdom, personal experiences, and practical suggestions, guiding readers through the foundations and methods of planting confessional churches that uphold the Word of God.
Author : Brian Bloye
Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN 13 : 0310494559
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (14 download)
Download or read book It's Personal written by Brian Bloye and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2012-04-23 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A challenging and encouraging manual for day-to-day life in ministry written specifically for couples who want to do more than survive the process of church planting and leadership—who want to actually thrive and grow in faith together as a family. Though we may feel like we can't show it, every aspect of planting a church is personal. Church planters and those in ministry leadership roles give so much to starting and growing healthy, thriving churches that when some people inevitably criticize the church, or leave altogether, it's hard not to take it personally. Brian and Amy Bloye know firsthand the emotional and relational toll that planting churches can take. In It's Personal—part of the Exponential series, inspiring and equipping next-generation church planters—the Bloye's get personal about finding the right balance of family and ministry. Planting a church is more than a ministry—it's a calling that touches every aspect of your life in very personal ways. With intimacy and wisdom, Brian and Amy discuss topics like: How to protect your marriage while planting a church. How to respond to growth and change. How to lead well while still maintaining space and time for family. How to know when it’s becoming too personal. With a forward by Andy Stanley, It's Personal will challenge and encourage you to avoid some of the pitfalls of planting a church and be equipped to build both strong and prevailing ministries, and healthy marriages and families. Each chapter includes interviews with church-planting couples who share their personal joys and struggles, giving you authentic insight into the issues families face when planting a church.
Author : Sandra T. Montes
Publisher : Church Publishing, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1640652493
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (46 download)
Download or read book Becoming REAL written by Sandra T. Montes and published by Church Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-05-18 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow the REAL rubric for success in starting new ministries If congregations were to look outside their doors, they may find that the people who need the good news don’t look like them and that the way to engage them is by having ministries that are REAL. REAL ministry is respectful relationships, excellence, authenticity, and love. This easy-to-understand perspective on relationships can be implemented in any setting with any group. To continue the mandate, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations,” we have to have relationships with those whom God has put in our neighborhoods. Written both in English and Spanish, each chapter contains a study guide with Bible verses and reflection questions. The author also offers real anecdotes and examples of what to do—and what not to do—so that when using the REAL rubric with any group of people, you can emulate Jesus and bring the good news to them. Church leaders wanting to be more inclusive or trying to grow in their changing neighborhood will find this book a welcome resource.
Author : J. Stephen Conn
Publisher : Xulon Press
ISBN 13 : 1600340857
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (3 download)
Download or read book Growing Up Pentecostal written by J. Stephen Conn and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2006-03 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Jeffery L. Sheler
Publisher : Image
ISBN 13 : 0385530552
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (855 download)
Download or read book Prophet of Purpose written by Jeffery L. Sheler and published by Image. This book was released on 2009-11-03 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rick Warren is arguably the most influential man in American religion today. Megachurch pastor, friend of world leaders, and trend-setting spiritual entrepreneur, he is widely recognized as the new public face of evangelical Christianity in America. No other modern churchman has matched his success as a leader and motivator of Christians. His book, The Purpose-Driven Life, is the bestselling nonfiction hardcover of all time, with more than 25 million copies sold. At a time when evangelicalism stands at a political and cultural crossroads, his stature continues to rise. But who is Rick Warren? What can be learned from the story of the man behind the message? And what does his life say about the state of Christianity today? Prophet of Purpose: The Life of Rick Warren traces the road Warren has traveled, the influences in his life, his trials and temptations, and the opposition he has encountered along the way. Honest, thorough, and insightful, it explores his spiritual coming of age during the turbulent 1960s, his principled determination to sit out the divisive battles between fundamentalists and moderates in the Southern Baptist Convention in the late 1970s, and his audacious endeavor in the 1980s to build a “church for people who hate church” in the suburbs of Los Angeles. From a handful of worshippers meeting in a tiny apartment, he grew a vibrant congregation of over 22,000 and a global network of pastors who follow his strategies for building churches and transforming lives. In this unofficial biography, Jeffery L. Sheler, who had unfettered access to Warren and those closest to him, presents an intimate portrait of Warren as a man of faith and vision but also of flesh and blood and human foibles–a pastor, communicator, philanthropist, and family man who is driven by a sense of divine purpose to complete the course his God has set before him. Prophet of Purpose brings Warren and his mission to life and provides a provocative glimpse into the potential future of Christianity in America.
Author : Robert Morris
Publisher : WaterBrook
ISBN 13 : 0307729753
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (77 download)
Download or read book The Blessed Church written by Robert Morris and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2014-08-19 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “In The Blessed Church the biblical principles that lead to true success in the body of Christ are carefully explained.” —Dr. Tony Evans, senior pastor at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship “What you will gain from reading this book is not only inspiration but also principles that will work in any church (or business) that wants to fully maximize its potential.” –Perry Noble, pastor of NewSpring Church In The Blessed Church, Pastor Morris of Gateway Church explores how a church can be fast-growing and spiritually-enriching—and still healthy. With the powerful stories, candor, and humor he’s known for, Morris shows how every component of your church—including mission, government, teaching, worship, small groups, giving, and outreach—can receive God’s richest blessings. Written for both church leaders and laypeople, The Blessed Church explores the vision and other qualities that make church “work”—regardless of size--in the twenty-first century. Includes: Blessed Church Action Plan A Guide to Effective Church Leadership Retreats “The Blessed Church is a must-read for anyone wanting to know how to build a church that God will bless.” —Jimmy Evans, senior elder of Trinity Fellowship Church and CEO of MarriageToday “Our world desperately needs healthy, vibrant churches…If you want a growing vitality in your church, you will profit from every page of The Blessed Church.” —Chris Hodges, senior pastor, Church of the Highlands
Author : Elmer L. Towns
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780842304085
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (4 download)
Download or read book The Complete Book of Church Growth written by Elmer L. Towns and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Floyd Eugene Grady; Dora Grady Lodw
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 147714336X
Total Pages : 485 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (771 download)
Download or read book THRIVING UNDER PROVIDENCE written by Floyd Eugene Grady; Dora Grady Lodw and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2012-08-20 with total page 485 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Born in an Oklahoma coal mining town, Floyd Grady left his mother and brothers for Princeton Seminary. He and Loida Burgess, a mish-kid from Guatemala, became missionaries to Brazil in 1947. They were assigned to the most rugged mission area of Mato Grosso state. Their pioneering work developed 5 churches, 53 preaching sites, schools and a clinic using horses, weapons carrier, and eventually a plane to reach settlements in that Amazon-like area. In 1958 he became a Seminary professor and participated in negotiations between the nationalistic Brazilian Presbyterian Church and the missions of US Presbyterian Churches. He also helped lead the Brazilian Board of National Missions.
Author : Richard Lennan
Publisher : Liturgical Press
ISBN 13 : 0814667449
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (146 download)
Download or read book Tilling the Church written by Richard Lennan and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 2022-05-14 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tilling the Church is a theology for the pilgrim church. In this book, Richard Lennan shows how the ecclesial community looks toward the fullness of God’s reign but lives within the flux of history, the site of its relationship to the trinitarian God. In this way, God’s grace “tills” the church, constantly refreshing the tradition of faith and prompting the discipleship that embodies the gospel. Tilling the Church explores the possibilities for a more faithful, just, and creative church, one responsive to the movement of grace. Fruitful engagement with grace requires the church’s conversion, the ongoing formation of a community whose words and actions reflect the hope that grace engenders.
Author : Rollin G. Grams
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 149827336X
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (982 download)
Download or read book Stewards of Grace written by Rollin G. Grams and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2010-07-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stewards of Grace tells several stories in one. It is a story of two faithful stewards of God's grace called to serve the poor, despised, and marginalized in apartheid South Africa. It is a story that captures how cross-cultural missions from the west at the end of the colonial era led to a thriving church in the southern hemisphere. It is a story of God's power to redeem and transform the lost, heal the sick, and build the church of Jesus Christ. It is a story of the positives and negatives of Pentecostal missions in its third generation in the mid-twentieth century. And it is a story of radical Christian discipleship. Written first for those who would like to know the story of the first of six decades of ministry for Eugene and Phyllis Grams, this book also reflects on mission theology and practice. The very personal story is full of painful struggles and amazing miracles, human opposition and divine triumph, and examples of how God's plan works through and despite human weaknesses for the praise of his glory and grace. Reflection on ministry, missions, theology, and the Christian life are based on Scripture, history, and the Grams' personal experiences. The biographical narrative explores such things as the call to Christian service, evangelism, church planting, justice, compassion, cross-cultural ministry, partnerships, and spiritual power. The result is both a riveting biography and a narrative theology of mission practice to challenge and encourage every believer.
Author : Foster H. Shannon
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780938462057
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (62 download)
Download or read book Why Are These Presbyterian Churches Growing? written by Foster H. Shannon and published by . This book was released on 2009-07-01 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Cleland Boyd McAfee
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781331194088
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (94 download)
Download or read book The Growing Church written by Cleland Boyd McAfee and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-11 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Growing Church: A Study for the Times Not long ago I found myself in the city of Philadelphia, with an hour to spare before my train was due. I wandered again into old Independence Hall, and presently found myself in the upstairs room where was framed the first constitution of the United States. There I noticed the high backed chair with its quaint carving, of which John Fiske tells in one of his volumes. This is the incident: After the momentous act of signing the new constitution which was to be presented to the country for adoption, the room grew very still. The men who had spent months in thought and debate, knew that their task was done and were weighted with the meaning of it. Washington sat with bowed head, his face buried in his hands. On the back of his chair, in which he had presided over the many sessions of the convention, was emblazoned a half sun, brilliant with gilded rays. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Nick Willems
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 1440110344
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (41 download)
Download or read book History of the Mustard Seed written by Nick Willems and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2008-12 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of the Mustard Seed is unique yet typical of many Charismatic churches birthed out of the Jesus Movement. Started in the early 1970s, the Mustard Seed is still a thriving church that has been impacted by revivals, the Faith-Word, Inner-healing, Healing, Deliverance, Shepherding, and Prophetic movements. In order for a movement not to become a monument, constant exposure to new winds of the Holy Spirit are essential. This book highlights the different events that impacted the growth and development of the church as well as some of the tensions presented by some of the different streams in the charismatic movement. It will bring back old memories for the thousands who have passed through the doors over the years and will also encourage them to stay the course.
Author : Winfred Ernest Garrison
Publisher : CHRISTIAN BOARD OF PUBLICATION
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 102 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book An American Religious Movement written by Winfred Ernest Garrison and published by CHRISTIAN BOARD OF PUBLICATION. This book was released on 2015-04-17 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an earlier volume, I recited the history of the Disciples of Christ under the title, Religion Follows the Frontier. The phrase was designed to emphasize the fact that this religious movement was born under pioneer conditions on the American frontier, in the days when the frontier was just crossing the Alleghenies, that much of its formative thinking followed patterns congenial to the frontier mind, and that its early expansion kept pace with the westward wave of migration. Since that book is now out of print, while interest in the theme is increasing, it has seemed desirable to rewrite the history. If this were merely a sequel to the other, I would call it Growing Up with the Country. It remains true that the pioneer beginnings must be remembered and understood if the initial motives and methods of the Disciples and the processes of their growth are to be understood. But important as the frontier is, as a fact in the history of the United States and of every phase of culture in the Middle West, an equally significant fact is that, as the frontier rolled westward, it left behind it a widening area in which pioneer conditions no longer prevailed. As the country was growing by the expansive drive of which the frontier was the cutting edge, it was also growing up, both behind and on the frontier. The process of maturing is as significant as that of expanding. Since the present purpose is to survey the history of the Disciples through both of these phases, I have resisted the allurement of this second title and am giving the book a name which includes both; for the movement is distinctively American, and every American movement which began in pioneer days and has lived through the cycles of American life until now has both followed the frontier and grown up with the country. As to the future—I am only a historian, not a prophet. But I shall be disappointed if this record of the past does not leave with the reader an acquaintance with the essential data upon which, using his own judgment and imagination, he will be disposed to project the curve of a future development far beyond any present attainments in promoting the ends for which the Disciples of Christ came into existence—the unity and purity of the Church, a reasonable and practical religion, and the enrichment of life through fellowship in the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.
