The Church Stimulus Package


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Whether you are a pastor, seminary student, minister, Christian education specialist, or lay person this book is a complete source for assisting and guiding you through the steps of creating The Church Stimulus Package that Will Jump Start your Ministry and Revitalize Your Church; numerable, physically, and financially. This book gives you all the tools you need to revitalize a stagnant declining ministry. Offering proven methods, the author shows you how to create, conduct, and implement a Congregational Assessment tailored to your church particular problem or problems. Covering everything from analyzing your congregation's resources to overcoming obstacles and problems, this realistic, hands on guide will definitely Jump Start Your declining Ministry and Revitalize Your Church. The economy of the United States was in shamble; then on January 13, 2008 President Barack Obama unveiled a plan to revitalize the United States economy in the short-term with a stimulus package that he said will immediately inject billions into the economy. This book is a practical step by step resource based upon 38 years of experience, sound biblical foundation, and academic research. This book contains the prescription, is a must read, and will be useful for pastors sincerely interested in strengthening and revitalizing a church in decline numerable, financially, and or physically.




Fearonomics


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In times of economic uncertainty, it's easy for people to get scared and become tempted to pull back and conserve instead of moving forward. We call this Fearonomics. This system of "fear-based thought" believes in all the bad news and tells us that there's not enough to go around, that we must hoard all we have, in...




A Hunger for More


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How Our Hunger Leads Us Closer to Jesus Many Christians—especially those who have grown up in the church—seem to be living "good" lives, free from extreme hardship and scandalous sin. Yet even this good life leaves them longing. Regardless of our backgrounds and circumstances, all of us have a deep hunger that only Jesus can satisfy. In this book, Amy DiMarcangelo invites readers to feast at the table of grace, where they will find God's vast glory and intimate care, his strength made perfect in weakness, and his gifts of joy and comfort to his children. Even the most hungry Christians will be encouraged that they "may be filled with all the fullness of God" (Ephesians 3:19). Encouragement for Christian Women: Written to help both new and mature Christians embrace their need for Christ and find satisfaction in him alone Biblical: Unfolds the unsearchable glories of God through his word Discussion Questions and Recommended Books: Provides an opportunity for group study and further reflection Published in partnership with the Gospel Coalition




Spiritual Stimulus Package for Life's Journey


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God is always in the process of changing us for the best, spiritually and other wise. He wants the best for us and wants to see us whole- complete with nothing missing or broken- "Shalom"(peace). He promises to never leave or forsake us. This is why we can have great hope for the future. We must hear this in mind as we go through this journey of life, trusting Him in every circumference. As you read about my life's journey and the lessons I have learned, I pray that you will let go and let God have His way in your life. He will transform your losses, your pain and disappointments into gains and joy all for His glory. Many people seem to have it all together outwardly, but inside they are devastated. They do not even know who or whose they are anymore. Their past, hurt, pain, and disappointment have left a deep wound in their soul that only God can heal. The prophet Jeremiah reveals that God has a perfect plan for our lives- a plan to prosper us in every sense of the word not to harm us. Eugenia Osho-Williams is a survivor of an interrupted life due to a senseless rebel war of her beloved home country- Sierra Leone. She endured emotional, physical, mental and financial trauma over the years. Yet today, she has a ministry of hope and healing to others. In her book "Spiritual Package for Life's Journey," she outlines the spiritual package used to get her through her life's journey. Her experience in life has taught her how unpredictable and fragile life is. This has caused her to lay a great emphasis on winning souls for Christ, beyond the four walls of a church building. People need to repent of their sins and let God be the center of their lives, for tomorrow is promised to no one.




DISCOVERING YOUR PRAYER DNA


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"My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations," (Mark 11:17b) is a call to intercession. What If The House Of God Really Did Become The House Of Prayer? Why not find out what every one of us is passionate about and train up an army of intercessors. Special Forces, teams of soldiers, focused on specific assignments? You are Special Forces! You are getting ready for intensive training. This book is your basic training guide to help you understand your place.




Congressional Record


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The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)




Retaliation


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Gone


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We all take on the character and nature of the society we live in. But as Christians, we are to have a different look. More and more in the modern American society, Christians look like everybody else, and when we do try to stand out, we are mocked and ridiculed, and so we draw back in to look like everyone else. God has given us a call to live as a community. To live outside the lines of the world. To be his hands and feet in a troubled world, but not to be just like the world. Too often in our world, Christians curb their ideologies and their faith to be more accepted, so we can create community. But true community is not sacrificing our obedience to God in order to appease the world around us. One of the major reasons for the growth of the first-century church was their need to rely on each other. Their need not for autonomous individualism but for community.




Divided We Fall


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A lifelong political activist gives an insiders view of how the political system works so opponents of President Donald Trump can use their knowledge to end the culture war and set a progressive agenda in Divided We Fall. In the book an updated edition of Culture Wars: The Threat to Your Family and Your Freedom Marie Alena Castle openly challenges the harm done in the name of religion, which she says is at the heart of our culture war. The book examines how religious extremists elected Trump and takes them to task for not caring who gets hurt as long as their religious ideology or social fantasy that pushes some primal button in their psyche is validated. Unlike other books critical of the role religion plays in politics, this one reveals how to counter the danger based on the authors long history of political activism. She has a been-there, done-that perspective and knows what works and what doesnt. Whether youre a believer, atheist, or fall somewhere else on the spiritual spectrum, youll want to learn how religion is changing the political landscape. This is an engaging, compelling and important book. The public is so unaware how fragile our constitutional rights are. The book reminds me of our military men and women who return to the states as amputees and then speak strongly against intolerance because they understand thats what the fight was all about. Andrew Dawkins, Minneapolis MN. Attorney, former Minnesota state legislator. The authors grasp of theology and understanding of its irrelevance to how we live are impressive. This is rare in books about religion, making this a valuable contribution to discussions of the role of religion in public life. Kirk Buchanan, Yucca Valley CA. Former Roman Catholic priest. We have to stop Marie from writing!! Panic attack by Roll over and play dead advocate, reacting to authors fearless opposition to religious-right assaults on our liberties.




Why Men Hate Going to Church


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“Church is boring.” “It’s irrelevant.” “It’s full of hypocrites.” You’ve heard the excuses—now learn the real reasons men and boys are fleeing churches of every kind, all over the world, and what we can do about it. Women comprise more than 60% of the adults in a typical worship service in America. Some overseas congregations report ten women for every man in attendance. Men are less likely to lead, volunteer, and give in the church. They pray less, share their faith less, and read the Bible less. In Why Men Hate Going to Church, David Murrow identifies the barriers keeping many men from going to church, explains why it’s so hard to motivate the men who do attend, and also takes you inside several fast-growing congregations that are winning the hearts of men and boys. In this completely revised, reorganized, and rewritten edition of the classic book, with more than 70 percent new content, explore topics like: The increase and decrease in male church attendance during the past 500 years Why Christian churches are more feminine even though men are often still the leaders The difference between the type of God men and women like to worship The lack of volunteering and ministry opportunities for men The benefits men get from attending church regularly Men need the church but, more importantly, the church needs men. The presence of enthusiastic men is one of the surest predictors of church health, growth, giving, and expansion. Why Men Hate Going to Church does not call men back to church—it calls the church back to men.