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Wisdom from Lyle E. Schaller

Author : Lyle E. Schaller

Publisher : Abingdon Press

Page : 217 pages

File Size : 36,52 MB

Release : 2012-10-01

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1426761627

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One poll declared him the most influential American church leader of the last 100 years. Lyle E. Schaller has written literally millions of words of insight and advice for church leaders. His books alone number nearly 60 titles and span 40 years of publication, beginning in 1964. Now, this single volume makes available his best insights, organized by topic and framed with fascinating background perspective of Schaller himself. This volume both introduces Schaller to a new generation of church leaders and is a handy resource for those who grew up on Schaller's writing and count him as a major ministry influence.



The Last Stupid Church Book You'll Ever Read

Author : James Townsend

Publisher : Stupid Church Book Press

Page : 182 pages

File Size : 21,59 MB

Release : 2008-06

Category :

ISBN : 0981760007

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IN APPRECIATION FOR THE GREAT RECEPTION AND NUMEROUS SALES, WE ARE NOW ABLE TO OFFER THE LAST STUPID CHURCH BOOK AT A LOWER PRICE FOR 2012!! THANKS AGAIN TO ALL OUR READERS!! The Last Stupid Church Book You'll Ever Read is the ground-breaking consummation of the authors' voyage through today's Christian culture. In this book, they lay the groundwork for stripping away the outer wrappings and uncovering the true foundations of your belief. Is it a social function? Is it a psychological need? Is it an economic investment? Or is it Grace?



The Apostolic Congregation

Author : Dr. George G. Hunter III

Publisher : Abingdon Press

Page : 301 pages

File Size : 40,42 MB

Release : 2010-09-01

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1426720076

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A church in the heart of Manhattan and a congregation among the Inuit people of Northern Canada would seem to have little in common with one another. Yet in one way they are surprisingly similar: They are both apostolic congregations, churches whose every program exists for the purpose of presenting the gospel to non-Christians, and making disciples of Jesus Christ. What is the secret of churches like these; how have they learned to make evangelism central to everything they do? In studying apostolic congregations around the world, George G. Hunter III has discovered a set of perspectives and practices that they all share. With the passion and insight for which he is so well known, Hunter demonstrates how your congregation can learn to focus on the one thing that most matters: bringing people into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ.



Spiritual Abuse Recovery

Author : Barbara M. Orlowski

Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers

Page : 247 pages

File Size : 28,28 MB

Release : 2010-01-01

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1606089676

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What factors contribute to active Christians in ministry leaving their church and becoming exiting statistics? Every year dedicated Christian people leave churches because of spiritual abuse. The stories of people who left their home church because of a negative and hurtful experience paint a picture of a widespread occurrence which beckons consideration by church leaders and church congregants alike. Spiritual abuse, the misuse of spiritual authority to maltreat followers in the Christian Church, is a complex issue. This book shows how people processed their grief after experiencing spiritual abuse in their local church and how they rediscovered spiritual harmony. Their spiritual journey shows how one may grow through this devastating experience. This book offers a thoughtful look at the topic of spiritual recovery from clergy abuse through the eyes of those who have experienced it. It invites church leaders to consider this very real dysfunction in the Church today and aims to demonstrate a path forward to greater freedom in Christ after a season of disillusionment with church leadership.



52 Ways to Ignite Your Congregation

Author : Randy Hammer

Publisher : The Pilgrim Press

Page : 151 pages

File Size : 35,52 MB

Release : 2009-04-01

Category : Religion

ISBN : 0829819657

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"52 Ways to Ignite Your Congregation: Practical Hospitality," the first volume in the "52 Ways To Ignite Your Congregation" series, is a practical and timely resource for clergy and laity. Randy Hammer offers fifty-two short practical pointers to assist congregations in extending hospitality to newcomers, making them feel welcome, and taking positive steps to ensure they look forward to returning. The book includes: clever pull-quotes for use in bulletins and newsletters; an appendix of illustrations; questions for discussion and action; an annotated bibliography; and several copy-ready bulletin inserts on various facets of hospitality.



Built by the Owner's Design

Author : Danny Von Kanel

Publisher : CSS Publishing

Page : 130 pages

File Size : 22,92 MB

Release : 2002

Category : Religion

ISBN : 078801952X

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Built By The Owner's Design invites you into the drawing room of the Master Designer to examine His blueprints for evangelism and church growth. Employing the plumb line of God's Word, this book makes it clear that God's way of growth and outreach is most effective. Danny Von Kanel draws on a careful analysis of more than 50 churches in three denominations to offer a proven framework that can support lasting growth in diverse situations. Several checklists are included to help you systematically evaluate your situation and develop a tailor-made growth plan. Grounded in solid research and Von Kanel's own experience in several growing ministries, this immensely practical resource belongs in every pastor's library.



The Black Three

Author : Gene Skipworth

Publisher : AuthorHouse

Page : 226 pages

File Size : 18,2 MB

Release : 2022-02-15

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1665551569

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Prior to the mid-sixties, Grayville, TN was one of twenty-four “sundown towns.” A “sundown town” was a town that had a sign on the outskirts of town that said, “Negros are not allowed in the city limits after sundown.” Very few blacks lived in Grayville. Grayville High School seldom had black students. In August of 2020, a black doctor moved to Grayville. He moved from Weston, Ohio to be near his adopting white parents who lived in the Homeland Retirement Center in Pleasant Hill. Grayville never had a black basketball player, now it has three. The doctor has three sons. Joseph is a 6’ 9” senior and his twin brothers, Samuel and David both 6’ 6” juniors. The three brothers took Weston to the Ohio State basketball championship. Cox County youth grew up to have a “culturally absorbed prejudice.” That is what the three black players encountered.



Reframing Spiritual Formation

Author : Edward H. Hammett

Publisher : Smyth & Helwys Publishing, Inc.

Page : 176 pages

File Size : 25,39 MB

Release : 2002

Category : Religion

ISBN : 9781573123754

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Reframing Spiritual Formation takes seriously the realities of an increasingly secular, pluralistic and spiritually thirsty population base most churches face with fear, yet are called to reach and disciple. Hammett provides succinct overviews of the challenges and opportunities these realities bring to the doors of churches and their leaders. His primary focus is on facilitative questions and practical ideas for discipling the churched and the unchurched who are seeking grounding and meaning in this rapidly changing world.



44 Steps Up Off the Plateau

Author : Lyle E. Schaller

Publisher :

Page : 148 pages

File Size : 39,77 MB

Release : 1993

Category : Religion

ISBN : 9780687132911

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Schaller defines a "plateau" as a stagnant holding point in the size and energy of a congregation--a level at which energy is focused entirely on maintenance of past structures. He shows how to move a long-established congregation up off a plateau in size and explains the three most important steps. Brings together in one volume Schaller's comprehensive analysis of a difficult subject.



Dirt Matters

Author : Jim Powell

Publisher : WestBowPress

Page : 170 pages

File Size : 20,62 MB

Release : 2013-07-29

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1490801804

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Every church has a unique culture that serves as the soil where its ministry occurs. A church’s culture is the somewhat nebulous and complex blend of norms, beliefs, attitudes, traditions, and practices that define the congregation. The culture establishes the environment that often predetermines the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of God’s Word within that body of believers. It influences a congregation’s potential impact more than techniques, programs, or pragmatic changes. Dirt Matters explains and illustrates the importance of church culture, connecting it to a simple analogy that anyone can understand. It also shares how it’s possible to cultivate and nurture a healthier church environment that can put you and your congregation in a better position to bear fruit for God’s glory. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXPTuQjrIR0