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Author : Dave Daubert
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780991062119
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (621 download)
Download or read book The Invitational Christian written by Dave Daubert and published by . This book was released on 2017-09-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Steve Carter
Publisher : David C Cook
ISBN 13 : 0781415411
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (814 download)
Download or read book This Invitational Life written by Steve Carter and published by David C Cook. This book was released on 2016-08-01 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The community of Christ has a great tradition of invitation. Inviting others to faith requires leaning in to your own story, overcoming fear, and stepping out. But the good news is for everyone, always. And you can help keep it going. Using Scripture and story, Steve Carter casts a vision for non-threatening conversations that point people to Christ. Most significantly, Steve shows that only through risking it all will we discover what God is truly like.
Author : Tracey Mitchell
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
ISBN 13 : 1400211182
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (2 download)
Download or read book The Invitation to Intimacy with God written by Tracey Mitchell and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2019-09-24 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Living in a fast-forward culture, it's easy to feel overlooked or forgotten. You hunger to be included in something greater than yourself—but sometimes life's details take over. The good news is, through God's Word and moments alone with Him, you can rest in comfort that the mighty and merciful heavenly Father never stops loving you. Tracey Mitchell partnered with more than fifty women to create The Invitation to Intimacy with God, a devotional designed to draw you deeper into a relationship with the Father. With topics including peace, prayer, forgiveness, temptations, and joy, each brief but rich devotion includes a Scripture verse and a prayer prompt to guide you through your busy day. The Invitation to Intimacy with God offers you a year of reflection and peace with the Father who longs for you to know how incredibly loved you are.
Author : Bill Hybels
Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN 13 : 9780310485001
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (85 download)
Download or read book Becoming a Contagious Christian written by Bill Hybels and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 1994 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Not a book of theory or speculation, here is a proven action plan to impacting the spiritual lives of friends, family members, co-workers, and others. Powerful stories and teachings help readers to gain hope that their friends' lives can change, get free from the misconceptions of evangelism, discover a natural approach to communicating their faith, and more.
Author : Dave Daubert
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780991062126
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (621 download)
Download or read book Becoming a Hybrid Church written by Dave Daubert and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As congregations come through the COVID crisis, the pact of change has accelerated. Ministry has been thrust into an online mode and long-term, every congregation will need both an on-the-ground strategy and an online strategy. This book covers the breadth of the church's work in short chapters with scripture, discussion questions and a prayer at the end of each one - making it perfect for leadership teams and small groups to use.
Author : William W. Purkey
Publisher : Teachers College Press
ISBN 13 : 0807779253
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (77 download)
Download or read book Developing Inviting Schools written by William W. Purkey and published by Teachers College Press. This book was released on 2020 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 400 schools throughout the world have adopted Invitational Education to foster innovative thinking, sustained positive action, and the creation of socially and emotionally safe schools. As educators are now involved in an epic rethinking of what they do and how they do it, Developing Inviting Schools provides a dependable guide for improvement. Written by two of the creators of the Inviting Schools movement—Purkey and Novak—along with Joan Fretz who works with public schools, this book updates and extends the construct of invitational learning to assist today’s teachers and leaders. The authors present a simple, but not simplistic framework that offers real-life responses to such challenges as faculty morale, school safety, conflict management, community involvement, student behavior, motivation, and school success. Use this resource to create, sustain, and enhance the social and emotional climate of your school. Book Features: A defensible theory of practice based on the community values of intentional care, respect, trust, and optimism.A deep dive into the basic assumptions that guide life in schools. Guidance for developing and maintaining positive school climate initiatives.Practical examples of how Invitational Education works in real-life situations.A fresh and innovative approach to a positive social and emotional learning environment.
Author : David G. Benner
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 0830899448
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (38 download)
Download or read book Surrender to Love written by David G. Benner and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2015-09-24 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this expanded edition of a spiritual formation classic, David G. Benner explores the twin themes of love and surrender as the heart of Christian spirituality. God doesn't want his people to respond to him out of fear or obligation, but invites us to enter into an authentic relationship of intimacy and devotion—by surrendering to love.
Author : David I. Smith
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1467444103
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (674 download)
Download or read book Teaching and Christian Imagination written by David I. Smith and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2016-01-15 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers an energizing Christian vision for the art of teaching. The authors — experienced teachers themselves — encourage teacher-readers to reanimate their work by imagining it differently. David Smith and Susan Felch, along with Barbara Carvill, Kurt Schaefer, Timothy Steele, and John Witvliet, creatively use three metaphors — journeys and pilgrimages, gardens and wilderness, buildings and walls — to illuminate a fresh vision of teaching and learning. Stretching beyond familiar clichés, they infuse these metaphors with rich biblical echoes and theological resonances that will inform and inspire Christian teachers everywhere.
Author : David S. Dockery
Publisher : Crossway
ISBN 13 : 1433556561
Total Pages : 426 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (335 download)
Download or read book Christian Higher Education written by David S. Dockery and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2018-12-10 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our world is growing increasingly complex and confused—a unique and urgent context that calls for a grounded and fresh approach to Christian higher education. Christian higher education involves a distinctive way of thinking about teaching, learning, scholarship, curriculum, student life, administration, and governance that is rooted in the historic Christian faith. In this volume, twenty-nine experts from a variety of fields, including theology, the humanities, science, mathematics, social science, philosophy, the arts, and professional programs, explore how the foundational beliefs of Christianity influence higher education and its disciplines. Aimed at equipping the next generation to better engage the shifting cultural context, this book calls students, professors, trustees, administrators, and church leaders to a renewed commitment to the distinctive work of Christian higher education—for the good of the society, the good of the church, and the glory of God.
Author : Sarah Cunningham
Publisher : Abingdon Press
ISBN 13 : 1426771266
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (267 download)
Download or read book Portable Faith written by Sarah Cunningham and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Help church members to talk their faith into their everyday worlds. Portable Faith provides simple but effective ways to help people go public with their faith. Author Sarah Cunningham provides samples of activities and exercises that encourage people to meet others in the community—for example: begin by mapping out where your church members live; create a fellowship meal of ethnic foods that come from the church's surrounding community; start a reading group at work; or simply participate in a neighborhood watch. These activities are flexible and workable even with small budgets. They can be done by individuals, Bible study groups, Sunday morning classes, or by the entire church. By the end of the book, Sarah Cunningham hopes that readers will look at their church community with new eyes.
Author : Timothy Keller
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1594633533
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (946 download)
Download or read book Encounters with Jesus written by Timothy Keller and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-03-03 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestselling author of The Prodigal Prophet Timothy Keller explores how people are changed by meeting Jesus personally—and how we can be changed encountering him today. The people who met Jesus Christ in person faced the same big life questions we face today. Like most of us, the answers handed down to them didn’t seem to work in the real world. But when they met Jesus, things immediately started to change for them. It seems he not only had the answers—he was the answer. In Encounters with Jesus, Timothy Keller shows how the central events and meetings in Jesus’ life can change our own lives forever. "Keller's work belongs on the bookshelf of every serious Bible student." —Examiner "Keller has mined the gold from these texts of Scripture, and any Christian is bound to have their minds expanded and hearts stirred." —Grace for Sinners
Author : Doug Pagitt
Publisher : Jossey-Bass
ISBN 13 : 9780470455340
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (553 download)
Download or read book A Christianity Worth Believing written by Doug Pagitt and published by Jossey-Bass. This book was released on 2009-04-20 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Christianity Worth Believing offers an engaging, 'come-with-me-on-a-journey-of-exploring-the-possibilities' approach to what it means to be a follower of Jesus in our day. Written by Doug Pagitt?a leading voice in the Emergent conversation—this beautifully written book weaves together theological reflections, Christian history, and his own story of faith transformation. Pagitt invites readers to follow him as he tells the story of his un-churched childhood, his life-altering conversion at age 16, his intense involvement in the church, and his growing sense of unease with the version of Christianity he was living. On page after page, Pagitt lays out his journey toward an authentic, passionate expression of a faith that feels alive, sustainable, and meaningful.
Author : John Roth
Publisher : Skyhorse
ISBN 13 : 1680992252
Total Pages : 201 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (89 download)
Download or read book Choosing Against War written by John Roth and published by Skyhorse. This book was released on 2002-08-01 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By a leading writer and thinker. How might Christians look on the world differently if they actually believed that God's love is indeed stronger than our fears? In fresh, confessional language, Roth shares his convictions about Christian pacifism, inviting others to consider this approach, all the while humbly admitting the difficulties. In the face of violence, are there any options open to the Christian believer other than the "default" impulse toward patriotic unity and a steely determination to exact "an eye for an eye"? A must-read for anyone concerned about the endless cycles of wars and violence, and the possibility that God's love is stronger than our society's current answers.
Author : Prof. Cynthia L. Rigby
Publisher : Abingdon Press
ISBN 13 : 1426758154
Total Pages : 476 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (267 download)
Download or read book Holding Faith written by Prof. Cynthia L. Rigby and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Martin Luther wrote: “Faith takes hold of Christ and has Him present, enclosing Him as a ring encloses a gem.” We hold faith as we seek to know Christ better, exploring Christian doctrines and deepening our understanding of their relevance to our day-to-day lives. Faith holds us as we respond to Christ’s calling, negotiate life’s challenges, and join in the work of bringing in God’s kingdom. This introduction to Christian theology shows how various understandings of particular doctrines play out in relation to the way we live our lives. It explores the content of core Christian doctrines and celebrates the “so what?” of each. Using theological literature and Scripture, but also current events, sociology, fiction, and movies, Rigby shows that theology is key to how we come to understand and negotiate our world. Holding Faith contends that some approaches to Christian doctrine are preferable to others, making persuasive arguments for creative ways of believing that can enliven our lives, and the life of the world. Theology has relevance because it can stymie or transform. How will we hold our faith? “Cynthia Rigby has written an accessible and lucid book of theological reflection for today’s believers, seekers, and doubters. This is no small feat. The book succeeds in the daunting challenges of presenting Christian theology with clarity and completeness, with commitment and generosity. It is an admirable text for theology students, pastors, and all those interested in understanding more deeply their faith and life.” Leanne Van Dyk, President and Professor of Theology, Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, GA "This is an extraordinary book. Cynthia Rigby is a Reformed theologian, a minister, and a teacher. All of these gifts are evident in Holding Faith, as Rigby offers an eloquent introduction to Christian theology that is academically rich, pastorally sensitive, and profoundly accessible. She does not make theology accessible by watering it down, but rather by explaining it with compelling clarity. Holding Faith is perfect for seminarians, pastors, church groups, and curious souls; for those who are new to Christianity and those who have been studying and living Christian faith their entire lives. It will be an enormous blessing to those who teach theology and those who preach the gospel." Shannon Craigo-Snell, Professor of Theology, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY "Cindy Rigby's is a timely, necessary, and accessible voice in theological discourse, not only for those who together comprise Christendom but also for those who are curious enough about what Christian doctrines offer by way of challenge, critique, and comfort in our increasingly distracted, fractious world. Holding Faith is a prophetic, priestly, and pastoral defense of a faith tradition that historically contributed to this oppressive state of affairs - yet undoubtedly remains rife with redemptive possibility - for individuals, communities, nations, the cosmos. In its pages, Rigby provides church folks, people of other faiths, seminarians, and inquisitive "nones" with a "thoughtful place" to search out our private and corporate relationships to the God whom the doctrines signify, however imperfectly." JoAnne Marie Terrell, Associate Professor of Theology, Ethics, and the Arts, Chicago Theological Seminary "For those of us who teach theology, it’s rare to find a text that is accessible to those with no previous exposure to theology while also introducing readers in deep and expansive ways to major doctrinal teachings. But Rigby has managed to accomplish both here. This is a profoundly personal and invitational approach to thinking theologically in ways that demonstrate the relevance of ancient teachings for our world today. And it is also a serious engagement with the biblical text, a vast array of historical and contemporary theological voices, poetry, literature, film, and more—this introduction to theology will empower readers to hold onto faith in new and exciting ways." Deanna A. Thompson, Professor of Religion at Hamline University, St. Paul, MN
Author : Chris Stewart
Publisher : Our Sunday Visitor
ISBN 13 : 1612788955
Total Pages : 93 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (127 download)
Download or read book Casting Nets written by Chris Stewart and published by Our Sunday Visitor. This book was released on 2015-06-19 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Jesus wants evangelizers who proclaim the good news not only with words, but above all by a life transfigured by God's presence." -- Pope Francis In their travels around the country teaching individuals, parishes, and diocese to evangelize, authors Chris Stewart and Tony Brandt have discovered something amazing: when Catholics live their Faith it fills their lives so much joy so that they can't help but share their Faith - which increases their joy! In Casting Nets you'll learn to "catch" people for the Lord using THE SEVEN PILLARS OF EFFECTIVE EVANGELIZATION, Stewart and Brandt's tested and proven principles that allow for effective evangelization, all modeled in the life of Jesus. Prayerful Invitational Hospitable Inspirational Sacramental Formational Missionful Casting Nets is perfect for individuals or parishes searching for an effective program to share the Faith, and as a result, watch their own faith grow!
Author : Dave Daubert
Publisher : Augsburg Books
ISBN 13 : 9781451405842
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (58 download)
Download or read book Living Lutheran written by Dave Daubert and published by Augsburg Books. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kelly Fryer's book Reclaiming the L Word introduced one congregation's journey through renewal. Now Dave Daubert provides a practical how-to guide that will enable church leaders to help individual congregations walk through the process for themselves. Creative and informative, the book provides a straightforward approach that helps congregations reclaim Lutheran tradition for the 21st century. Includes questions for individual or group reflection and an additional resources section.
Author : Rachel Held Evans
Publisher : Thomas Nelson Inc
ISBN 13 : 1595553673
Total Pages : 349 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (955 download)
Download or read book A Year of Biblical Womanhood written by Rachel Held Evans and published by Thomas Nelson Inc. This book was released on 2012 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times Bestseller. With just the right mixture of humor and insight, compassion and incredulity, A Year of Biblical Womanhood is an exercise in scriptural exploration and spiritual contemplation. What does God truly expect of women, and is there really a prescription for biblical womanhood? Come along with Evans as she looks for answers in the rich heritage of biblical heroines, models of grace, and all-around women of valor. What is "biblical womanhood" . . . really? Strong-willed and independent, Rachel Held Evans couldn't sew a button on a blouse before she embarked on a radical life experiment--a year of biblical womanhood. Intrigued by the traditionalist resurgence that led many of her friends to abandon their careers to assume traditional gender roles in the home, Evans decides to try it for herself, vowing to take all of the Bible's instructions for women as literally as possible for a year. Pursuing a different virtue each month, Evans learns the hard way that her quest for biblical womanhood requires more than a "gentle and quiet spirit" (1 Peter 3:4). It means growing out her hair, making her own clothes, covering her head, obeying her husband, rising before dawn, abstaining from gossip, remaining silent in church, and even camping out in the front yard during her period. See what happens when a thoroughly modern woman starts referring to her husband as "master" and "praises him at the city gate" with a homemade sign. Learn the insights she receives from an ongoing correspondence with an Orthodox Jewish woman, and find out what she discovers from her exchanges with a polygamist wife. Join her as she wrestles with difficult passages of scripture that portray misogyny and violence against women.
