Based on a large-scale research study, this book shows small group leaders, step by step, how to plan for, launch, build, sustain, and multiply highly effective, transformational, healthy small group experiences where people grow spiritually together.
Packed with new research and practical solutions, this updated and expanded edition of Next will equip pastors, ministry teams, and Christian organizations to navigate leadership changes with wisdom and grace.
Lost in America helps inspire Christians to think and behave as missionaries here in North America. It help encourage and challenge church members to change the way they think of evangelism and begin reaching out to people in their communities. Includes practical advice and steps for churches to take towards lasting change.
The author was hired by Cognizant as a content moderator for Facebook. As time went by he discovered that Facebook was systematically suppressing free speech. Fighting back, he chronicles his actions as a first step to learning how to confront and defeat tyranny.
Learn the essential life skills needed to stand out in an increasingly noisy and competitive world in this groundbreaking new book backed by proprietary research.
Is your team stuck? Far too many teams are on autopilot—uninspired, passive, treading water. Filled with examples of top-performing teams, individual and group reflection questions, diagnostic tools, and team activities, this book will both inspire and equip teams to move from floundering to flourishing.
Fueled by a desire to reach people for Christ, a revolution is underway. Churches are growing beyond the limitations of a single service in one building. Expanding the traditional model, they are embracing the concept of one church with more than one site: multiple congregations sharing a common vision, budget, leadership, and board. Drawing from the examples of churches nationwide, The Multi-Site Church Revolution shows what healthy multi-site churches look like and what motivates congregations to make the change. Discover how your church can: • cast a vision for change • ensure a successful DNA transfer (vision and core values) to its new site • develop new leaders • fund new sites • adapt to structure and staffing change • use technology to support your worship services you’ll identify the reasons churches succeed and how they overcome common snags. The Multi-Site Church Revolution offers guidance, insights, and specific action steps as well as appendixes with practical leadership resources and self-diagnostic tools. “I wholeheartedly recommend this book for any pastor or church leader who needs to know the pertinent issues, tested solutions, and real examples of multi-site strategies that are currently being deployed around the world.” —Ed Young, senior pastor, Fellowship Church “The authors have done their homework. They have firsthand knowledge of the successes and failures of this movement, having been networking with and facilitating dialogue among churches across the country for years.” —Max Lucado, senior minister, Oak Hills Church “Look no further than this book to propel your ministry to Ephesians 3:20 proportions: exceeding abundantly above all that you could ever ask or think!” —Randy and Paula White, senior pastors, Without Walls International Church This book is part of the Leadership Network Innovation Series.
Jsou křesťanské církve a jejich společenství skutečně bezpečným místem pro otevřenost a důvěru? Jsou si vědomy, že lidé trpí různými bolestmi a že jejich emocionální projev může mít mnoho podob, od hněvu po popření pocitů? Je církev připravena přijímat takové lidi a pomoci jim v osobním růstu? A uvědomujeme si, že mnohdy jsme to my sami, kdo je zraněný? Autor, vycházející ze své vlastní zkušenosti, kdy se jeho svět zhroutil kvůli emocionálnímu napětí a vyčerpání, nabízí užitečné kroky k vnitřnímu uzdravení: podívat se do vlastního nitra navzdory bolesti; odhalit a odstranit negativní vlivy z minulosti; přijmout svou nedokonalost a zranitelnost; vyrovnat se se ztrátami a žalem; a porozumět Božímu vtělení jako vzoru opravdové lásky. Ježíš nás vyzývá, abychom zemřeli sami sobě, ale často jsme zemřeli špatným věcem. Mylně se domníváme, že to znamená přestat se starat o sebe, potlačit smutek, hněv a další emoce, a opustit zdravé touhy a vášeň, kterou jsme prožívali před vstupem do manželství.
