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Church on the Move

Author : G. Travis Norvell

Publisher :

Page : 120 pages

File Size : 25,31 MB

Release : 2022

Category : Church work

ISBN : 9780817018320

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G. Travis Norvell challenges church leaders and members-persistently asking them and their respective churches what they are doing to make a real difference in others lives. The author proposes that the people of the "living church" start moving in, around, and with their communities to truly move toward renewal and social justice, drawing on his own experiences as a church pastor who walked, rode his bike, and took the bus as he went about his work. The book provides concrete, practical ways for the church body and individuals to begin implementing this movement, including study questions, suggested resources, and "experiments" between chapters that can help them find the ways that work best in their respective contexts



A Practical Guide to Community Ministry

Author : A. David Bos

Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press

Page : 112 pages

File Size : 12,8 MB

Release : 1993-01-01

Category : Religion

ISBN : 9780664254056

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How does a congregation best serve its own neighborhood? This practical guide for congregations and parishes addresses this question by reviewing the growth of the ecumenically oriented community ministry movement in recent years. David Bos believes the typical "community ministry" rising from that movement possesses three vital and energizing characteristics: it is congregation-based and very local; it is a social ministry that sees issues through the prism of its own community; and it is ecumenical. He focuses on community ministry as a particular way of ministering to society, in which congregations of more than one denomination and of a particular locality (neighborhood, small town, rural county) share goals and resources. Bos sees community ministry as a local social ministry in which congregations respond in faith, hope, and love to the neighborhood, town, or rural county that they have as an immediate context for ministry.



Reforming Mercy Ministry

Author : Ted Rivera

Publisher : InterVarsity Press

Page : 194 pages

File Size : 32,55 MB

Release : 2014-07-01

Category : Religion

ISBN : 0830895949

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"Love your neighbor as yourself." It's the second greatest commandment, according to Jesus, but it's easier said than done. Never shying away from the complicated nature of contemporary issues, Ted Rivera identifies thirty-three ways we can engage the world with Christian compassion.



Leading a Special Needs Ministry

Author : Amy Fenton Lee

Publisher : B&H Publishing Group

Page : 216 pages

File Size : 34,9 MB

Release : 2016-09

Category : Education

ISBN : 1433647125

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What do you need to lead a special needs ministry? Leading a Special Needs Ministry is a practical how-to guide for the family ministry team working to welcome one or 100 children with special needs.



Self-supporting Ministry

Author : John Lees

Publisher : SPCK

Page : 187 pages

File Size : 38,54 MB

Release : 2018-04-19

Category : Religion

ISBN : 0281078467

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Book Description

Self-supporting ministers are wonderfully non-standard. They are deployed in a wide variety ofways and have a range of motivations, working patterns and training needs. Sometimes underused or overworked, they may feel unrecognized and under-supported. As the Church turns increasingly to its volunteer minsters, however, there are encouraging signs that SSMs are being given more creative opportunities than in the past. ‘This handbook is full of sound common sense. . . [it] is both an encouragement and a challenge in the task of re-imagining ministry today.’ Robert Atwell, Bishop of Exeter



Building Children's Ministry

Author : Tina Houser

Publisher : Thomas Nelson

Page : 209 pages

File Size : 16,77 MB

Release : 2008-02-19

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1418583634

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A step-by-step guide to building a strong children's ministry that is a vital part of the church. People know they are called to children's ministry when they get goose bumps and butterflies from something a kid says or an idea that they know will communicate the gospel to children. Building Children's Ministry provides the practical information to transform those feelings and that calling into a successful children's ministry that is integrated into the life of the congregation. The book is divided into topical chapters, including: Getting the support of the pastor and the congregation Statements of purpose Budgets and fundraising Recruiting and keeping volunteers Safety and security Discipline and appropriate policies Choosing and evaluating curriculum Publicity Building Children's Ministry is a practical guide through the challenging (but exciting) steps between recognizing the need for children's ministry and creating a program that ministers to children and their families.



Preparing for Ministry

Author : George M. Hillman

Publisher : Kregel Academic

Page : 370 pages

File Size : 43,72 MB

Release :

Category : Religion

ISBN : 0825497337

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Most seminaries now require their students to get real world training by way of supervised theological field education. This volume presents the wide array of issues that must be understood in order to integrate theological education and practical ministry, including the importance of theological field education, its purpose and challenges, the need for flexibility in meeting different students' needs, and the resources available to create a meaningful and educational experience.



College Ministry from Scratch

Author : Chuck Bomar

Publisher : Zondervan

Page : 194 pages

File Size : 31,10 MB

Release : 2010-09-07

Category : Religion

ISBN : 031057742X

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Out from Under: equipping kids for life out of the shelter of youth group This book dives into our youth ministries, helping youth workers think intentionally about developing a ministry that is geared toward helping prepare kids for what’s to come. This begins by helping them intentionally think through what it is kids will be facing and then helping them think through preparation for those times. This book dives into ministry philosophies that help or hinder this preparation.



A Heart for the Community

Author : John Dr. Fuder

Publisher : Moody Publishers

Page : 383 pages

File Size : 37,1 MB

Release : 2012-03-21

Category : Religion

ISBN : 0802483623

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Islam, gentrification, AIDS, and multiculturalism: Where do we face these realities? A few years ago, it was in the city. But today, many city dwellers are moving to the suburbs, either by choice or because of circumstances beyond their control. And this shift is changing both the urban and suburban landscape. With this shift in mind, editors John Fuder and Noel Castellanos have gathered together a team of experts to help you minister effectively in both the urban and suburban context. Divided into four sections--Critical Issues, Church-Planting Models, Ministering to Suburban Needs, and Para-Church Ministries--A Heart for the Community is a rich resource designed to help you do ministry today.



The Practical Guide to High School Campus Ministry

Author : Adrian Mison Fulay

Publisher : St Marys Press

Page : 102 pages

File Size : 41,40 MB

Release : 2007

Category : Religion

ISBN : 0884899632

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The Practical Guide to High School Campus Ministry is a resource every Catholic high school campus minister should have. Within its pages you will find the wisdom of experienced campus ministers on the different components of Catholic high school campus ministry including prayer and liturgy, service learning, retreats, leadership development, and spirituality and the daily life of the minister. The Practical Guide to High School Campus Ministry provides an introduction to each component, a theological exploration on the reasoning for the component and practical planning skills to assist the campus minister in implementing the component. Whether you are a seasoned pro or new to the position of campus minister, this book is an invaluable resource that can assist you in meeting the needs of your community and caring for yourself so you can continue to do the work God has called you to.