Author : Tim Morey
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 35,55 MB
Release : 2020-12-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 083085343X
What does it take to be a church planter or ministry entrepreneur? According to veteran church planter Tim Morey, you need more than just vocational capacities—you need spiritual competencies. Featuring real-life stories from leaders plus practices and discussion questions, this book is a practical guide to spiritual formation geared to the unique needs of church planters and teams.
Author : Brian Bloye
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 45,77 MB
Release : 2012-04-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0310494559
A challenging and encouraging manual for day-to-day life in ministry written specifically for couples who want to do more than survive the process of church planting and leadership—who want to actually thrive and grow in faith together as a family. Though we may feel like we can't show it, every aspect of planting a church is personal. Church planters and those in ministry leadership roles give so much to starting and growing healthy, thriving churches that when some people inevitably criticize the church, or leave altogether, it's hard not to take it personally. Brian and Amy Bloye know firsthand the emotional and relational toll that planting churches can take. In It's Personal—part of the Exponential series, inspiring and equipping next-generation church planters—the Bloye's get personal about finding the right balance of family and ministry. Planting a church is more than a ministry—it's a calling that touches every aspect of your life in very personal ways. With intimacy and wisdom, Brian and Amy discuss topics like: How to protect your marriage while planting a church. How to respond to growth and change. How to lead well while still maintaining space and time for family. How to know when it’s becoming too personal. With a forward by Andy Stanley, It's Personal will challenge and encourage you to avoid some of the pitfalls of planting a church and be equipped to build both strong and prevailing ministries, and healthy marriages and families. Each chapter includes interviews with church-planting couples who share their personal joys and struggles, giving you authentic insight into the issues families face when planting a church.
Author : Danny Anderson
Publisher : Arrows & Stones
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 16,37 MB
Release : 2024-08-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781962401463
To gain what the world says is "valuable" only to lose what is most valuable is a bad deal. Now, as never before, the world needs a saving knowledge of Jesus, and Jesus has chosen to reveal Himself, in part, through the church. However, what the world sees in the Church is often not much different than what it sees in itself: overworked pastors, corrupt leadership, broken marriages, and resentful children-issues becoming more evident as pastors grow their churches and lose their souls in the process. Pastor Danny Anderson has a word for you. His book-Church Growth Unleashed-dives deep into what it looks like to succeed in growing your church, your family, and even yourself. You'll gain valuable insight into the areas that must flourish to sustain a growing, healthy church: -Answering the pastor's mandate to grow their church -Prioritizing personal soul and physical care -Nurturing unbreakable family bonds -Fostering deep, abiding friendships -Unplugging with fun and leisure You can have your ministry with your soul intact. Church Growth Unleashed will show you how!
Author : Aubrey Malphurs
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 25,18 MB
Release : 2011-02-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1441214569
Most books on church planting offer a model for churches to replicate--usually one that is tied to a particular style, generation, or demographic. But what churches really need is a process that is flexible, not bound to a particular time or current fad. In The Nuts and Bolts of Church Planting, trusted author and church-planting expert Aubrey Malphurs shares the basic steps any church planter will need, regardless of his or her generation now or in the future. These steps include establishing values, mission, vision, and strategy reaching the community making disciples recruiting a team determining location and facilities raising money for the ministry With instant practical takeaway based on proven techniques, this book will be invaluable to any church planter.
Author : Ken L. Davis
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 26,6 MB
Release : 2023-07-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1666749192
Church planting is one of the most challenging yet rewarding adventures you can embark on. Often zealous planters and their teams launch their new church prematurely, without taking time to lay a firm foundation for long-term fruitful ministry. Failure to do so often results in a weakened new church, or even the new church closing after a few years. Rather than focusing on methodology, the how to’s of church planting, this book gives attention to six foundational concerns wise planters will need to nail down before they ever plant: •Biblical foundations, •Theological foundations, • Ecclesiological foundations, • Missiological foundations, •Spiritual foundations, •Practical foundations. Although helpful for a wide range of planting leaders, this book is particularly written for four specific groups: •those who feel called to plant and are making preparations; •their planting teammates and launch leaders; •those exploring church planting; •those who coach and train church planters. Foundations for Fruitful Church Planting serves as a comprehensive resource that will guide you to think strategically, plan carefully, and prepare thoroughly to birth a healthy, growing, and reproducing congregation. Each chapter includes recommended resources, discussion questions, and follow-through exercises.
Author : Nathan Knight
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 18,70 MB
Release : 2023-06-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1433588145
Recentering the Goal of Pastoral Ministry to Cultivate Christ-Treasuring Church Plants As churches rapidly expand, Christians risk viewing the church with an entrepreneurial mindset. Church planters can be tempted to fixate on gaining numbers and achieving financial stability as their only metrics for success. They fail to focus on lifting up Christ's people within the church. In Planting by Pastoring, author Nathan Knight challenges our view of church planting and centers the goal of pastoral ministry on a basic biblical foundation: a church plant is in fact a church, and a planter is in fact a pastor. A healthy church plant is not measured by size, speed, or level of self-sufficiency but by good pastoring that produces faith, fruit, and a flourishing community. Once pastors and church leaders redefine their plant as a church, their ministry will begin to align with Jesus's mission to shepherd the flock and bring glory to God alone. Provides Wisdom: This book reminds church planters of the heart of the church and the core purpose of pastors Offers a Unique Perspective: Addresses foundational elements of church planting other books fail to address Appeals to Pastors, Elders, and Church Planters: Great for those in the process of planting a church
Author : C. Peter Wagner
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 38,10 MB
Release : 2010-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1608994414
For the past four decades this highly effective method of evangelism has been vastly overlooked. As a result, large segments of the population have remained unreached. No single church can meet every personÕs needs; thatÕs why planting new churches--ones that will meet the needs of speciþc groups--is so necessary. Now, after ten years of research and teaching on the subject, C. Peter Wagner shares his knowledge and insight in this comprehensive guide on how to plant a church. ItÕs an up-to-date textbook on church planting and a helpful summary of church growth principles in general. Church Planting for a Greater Harvest contains everything Wagner taught in his highly successful ÒHow to Plant a ChurchÓ seminar--a presentation that was offered sixteen times and drew 5,000 participants! Today, as we see a renewed interest in church planting, the Lord is blessing the efforts of church planters everywhere. The future can be an exciting time of growth for churches. Get ready to be carried into what could be the greatest era of harvest the world has ever seen!
Author : Steve Sjogren
Publisher : Gospel Light Publications
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 38,83 MB
Release : 2003-02-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830729722
If you want to plant a church, you need to dream big. If you want your seedling church to survive - and ultimately bloom and blossom - you really need this book! Written by church planters who have "been there, done that," Community of Kindness" is a practical, real-world guide to successful church planting-credible, informative, inspirational, supportive and, morst of all 100 percent problem-solving oriented. All of the book's lessons are short, pithy and to the point. So you can use them to preplan your goals-or refer to them every time the unexpected pops up (which is more often than not). Wherever your church-planting journey takes you, keep this book by your side-and have copies for each member of your team!
Author : Robert E. Logan
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 33,81 MB
Release : 2019-01-15
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ISBN : 9781944955540
Author : Len Tang
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 11,62 MB
Release : 2019-10-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0830855467
How can church planters and their congregations flourish for the long haul? Written by a diverse team of scholar-practitioners and filled with real-world insights, stories, and questions for reflection and discussion, this guide gives church planters and their teams the tools to be theologically reflective, spiritually grounded, and missionally agile.
