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It's crazy, if you think about it. The God of the universe - the Creator of nitrogen and pine needles, galaxies and E-minor - loves us with a radical, unconditional, self-sacrificing love. And what is our typical response? We go to church, sing songs, and try not to cuss. Whether you've verbalized it yet or not, we all know something's wrong. Does something deep inside your heart long to break free from the status quo? Are you hungry for an authentic...
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The best-selling small group guidebook-over 100,000 sold. NOW UPDATED. Like nothing else, small groups have the power to change lives. They're the ideal route to discipleship-a place where the rubber of biblical truth meets the road of human relationships. For six years Bill Donahue provided training and resources for small group leaders so that Willow Creek could build a church of small groups. Now he is committed to creating tools that will help...
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Follow Me helps you to model Kingdom Principles.
This discipleship book will encourage the hearts of those who are willing to follow Jesus. It's also for those who have already made the choice above all choices to follow Him. Yvette grew up in the church but in January 1999 she committed her whole heart to God. During that time, she was experiencing some health issues. This was life or death for her. Through many tears, and not having a name...
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"Mensajes selectos", en sus tres tomos, es una recopilación única en su tipo, pues procuró reunir y mantener en disponibilidad permanente no solo valiosos escritos periodísticos y declaraciones de manuscritos y cartas, sino también antiguos folletos de valor inapreciable que no se imprimen más. Las diversas secciones de los libros casi no tienen relación entre sí, pero sus consejos en forma de artículos serán de valor particular para los...
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What is the role of a grandparent? While the world tells you it's time to retire and relax, you have an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of your grandchildren and leave a lasting heritage for your family that will bless generations to come. Biblical Grandparenting explains culture's misleading messages about grandparenting, provides a biblical overview of the role of grandparents, and shares groundbreaking research that will give you...
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Reject Pride of Ownership in Pursuit of a Higher Mission Christian organizations have come to be known mostly for what we're against. And all too often, that includes being against each other. But amid growing distrust of religious institutions, Christ-centered nonprofits have a unique opportunity to link arms and collectively pursue a calling higher than any one organization's agenda. Rooting for Rivals reveals how your ministry can multiply its...
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The church spends $1.5 million for every one new follower of Jesus. Apple sells 26 iPads every minute What is it that makes Apple so exciting and Jesus so boring? What is it that compels someone to bring their iPod everywhere and their Bible nowhere? In a word: marketing. Jesus is a life-changing product with lousy salespeople-people who are intimidated and embarrassed by the word "evangelism" and who show more enthusiasm for their gadgets than their...
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1001 Conversation Starters for Any Occasion. Most of us realize that raising questions is a powerful way to get interesting dialogue. But asking good ones can be another matter-they're not always that easy to think up! That's where The Complete Book of Questions comes in. This book is one big compilation of questions-1001 of them you can use to launch great conversations in almost any context. And many of these questions are likely to trigger other...
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A personal and practical guide to help pastors find Jesus as their mentor.For decades, Paul has been the model for today's pastors. But Pastor John Frye says we must instead look to Jesus as our model. "While we may lift Christ up as Savior, as we bow down to him as Lord, as we marvel at his offices of Prophet, Priest, and King, as we walk with him as Friend, we seem to ignore him as the supreme Senior Pastor." Sharing thought-provoking, biblical...
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The purpose of this project is to share my story and encourage other ministry leaders in their work with the church. The calling to follow Jesus is easier said than done. Conflict isn't pleasant, but it is necessary. Church ministry in today's environment is like running a corporation. Conflict and crisis arise in every ministry. As in the corporate world, people are the greatest assets. Exploring how to deal with difficult, combative, complacent,...
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Apoyados en 28 años de experiencia en el ministerio infantil de Willow Creek, los autores explican los cuatro fundamentos del ministerio: Misión, Visión, Valores y Estrategia. Incluye respuestas detalladas a las preguntas típicas de todo ministerio infantil: ¿Qué espera Jesús del ministerio infantil?, ¿Cómo evangelizar a los niños no salvos y discipular a los niños salvos al mismo tiempo?, ¿Cómo involucramos a los niños sin aburrirlos?,...
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Creados para adorar es un libro que expone la relación entre la música, Dios y el hombre. Mike Herron nos presenta que el Dios de la Biblia creo la musica y que Él tiene propósitos definitivos para usarla en la redención de la humanidad. El autor explica que existen varios libros de la Biblia que resaltan las diferentes facetas del plan de Dios para la música y la adoración, las utilza como un medio para atraer a los perdidos.
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Volunteering can be a rewarding and exciting experience-but to effectively serve you need to understand the why, how, and what of serving others. Based on the principles and training they have utilized at Wooddale Church, pastor Leith Anderson and Jill Fox will help you better understand:
The importance of prayer in ministry
Avoiding burnout and serving for the long-term
Recruiting others to serve in ways that are natural...
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Spiritual Entrepreneurs tells the story of an innovative pastor and leadership team who intentionally led their church to take spiritual risks. By using six principles, renewal can come to any church.
These six principles are focus on:
(1) Jesus Christ
(2) The Bible
(3) New forms of worship
(4) A commitment to membership
(5) Equipping lay people for ministry
(6) Spiritual leadership
Slaughter believes that church leaders are inspired to work tirelessly...
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Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts: A Personal Inventory Method is designed to help Christians identify the specific gifts God has given them. While no Christian possesses every gift of the Spirit, every Christian does have some of God's wonderful gifts. And to be effective in ministry, Christians must find and use these gifts. This volume features an "inventory" of spiritual gifts designed to be taken either in a group or privately. This book will...
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Take your Senior Adult Ministry to the Next Level
That's what will happen when you train and equip your Senior Adult Ministry volunteers not just to minister to seniors, but also to minister with them. Help deepen seniors' faith and grow their friendships with one another, your team, and with God.
If your church is like most, seniors are mostly on the sidelines, but not by choice! They're hungry for purpose and fellowship. But unless you're actively...
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