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Administrative Assistant's and Secretary's Handbook
By James Stroman, Kevin Wilson, Jennifer Wauson. 2012
The expectations and duties of the modern-day administrative assistant are higher and more stressful than ever before. The Administrative Assistant&’s and…
Secretary&’s Handbook will help professionals everywhere come out on top.From managing the phones, coordinating meetings, and preparing presentations to planning events, crafting clear business communications, and deciphering legal documents, administrative assistants need to be everything to everyone, all the time--and all with a smile. They spend all day helping others, but who is going to help them?For office professionals seeking to improve their performance and enhance their value to employers, this handbook is the definitive source of help for these true jack-of-all-trades.In The Administrative Assistant&’s and Secretary&’s Handbook, you will find information on topics such as:Creating graphics, charts, and presentations;Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Publisher;Web conferencing;Electronic and paper filing systems;Recordkeeping;Meeting planning and management;Business math and much more!Extensively updated with new information on Windows 8, Microsoft Office 2013, Apple OS, mobile computing, computer & software troubleshooting, data security, Google Calendar, Google Drive, Google Docs, and Microsoft Web Applications, this bestselling guide will help these unsung heroes shine in the eyes of all their coworkers.
Take the next step to confronting racism in relationships and in everyday life.This 10-session, video-based study guide (DVD/video streaming sold…
separately) provides groups and individuals with practical tools and suggestions, actionable items, and real-world examples of change, to enable you to become proactive and effective in the fight for racial justice.In his bestselling book, How to Fight Racism, Jemar Tisby urged readers to move beyond talking about racism and start equipping ourselves to fight against it. This study guide is the next step on that journey for small groups, churches, classes, and individuals.Tisby unpacks his "A.R.C." model for racial justice, developing each of its stages in practical and empowering ways:Awareness (sessions 2—4) focuses on racial history, identity, and the image of God.Relationships (sessions 5—7) presents effective ways to do reconciliation, make friends, and build diverse communities.Commitment (sessions 8—10) concentrates on how to work for racial justice in your life, community, and country. You'll be encouraged to reject passivity and become active participants in the struggle for human dignity across racial and ethnic lines.The study guide—along with the video study—offers participants the opportunity to be part of the solution to racial problems and suggests that the application of these principles can offer us hope that will transform our nation and the world.Designed for use with How to Fight Racism Video Study (9780310113249), sold separately.
&“Don&’t be afraid. Just give me your everything.&”When Jesus told us to love the Lord your God with all your heart,…
soul, mind, strength (Mark 12:30), did he mean it one way for men and another way for women?Through heartfelt biblical teaching, Kat Armstrong challenges the way our church culture has limited the terms of Jesus&’ command to the perceived strengths of each gender. She dares to ask and explore what faith and life in general would look like if we broke through the barriers holding us back and lived giving Jesus our ALL.In this six-session video Bible study, Kat offers a fresh perspective of encouragement that aligns with Scripture from beginning to end: &“Don&’t be afraid. Give me your everything.&” She urges women to wholeheartedly love the lord beyond our heart and soul, as well as with our mind and strength. If you have ever felt challenged or insecure following your dreams, or in your career, or in your personal pursuit of God, this is your study. Dare to answer his invitation to show up daily, holding nothing back.Designed specifically for busy women with limited time, the No More Holding Back Study Guide includes Scripture reading, video notes, and group discussion questions with simple, short-but-focused personal study and Bible exploration materials for in-between sessions.Sessions include:Why Are You Even Here?Stay in Your PlaceAll Your HeartAll Your SoulAll Your MindAll Your StrengthDesigned for use with No More Holding Back Video Study (9780310098980), sold separately. Streaming video also available.
Embrace Your Identity in Christ
By Niyi Olujobi. 2020
This book brings to light how the Father sees us with scriptural references and how we are to respond to…
the Father&’s heart for us. This book takes us from just embracing who we are in Him to assuming the responsibility of a son based on love and not necessarily duty.The revelation of our identity in Christ should be the foundation of all discipleship program for new believers in Christ and one of the key steps in ministering to those who are students of inner healing and the basis of follow-up after freedom sessions with people. The concept and revelation of our identity in Christ is crucial in developing a proper relationship with God our Father.Jesus came to model sonship. The first Adam (also known as a son of God), we never knew him when he was without sin and hence, cannot model on him however the last Adam came (known as the Son of God), we knew Him without sin and He modelled sonship in all forms that He might become our perfect example of what a son should look like.Based on our identity in Christ and our maturity in the same, we can now assume the responsibility of sonship. In the natural, the level of maturity of a son will determine the level of responsibility given to that son. The same is applicable in the kingdom of God. Your level of maturity in your sonship will determine the level of responsibility the Father can commit to you. This book is not just about affirming our identity in Christ but also challenges us on the responsibility of sonship.This book empowers you to overcome the works of darkness. 1 John 3:8 talks of the Son of God was manifested to destroy the works of the devil and as you assume and embrace your sonship, you will equally do the same, that is, destroy the works of the devil in your daily life.The world is waiting for the manifestation of the sons of God. It is time to arise into what God has made you to be. I celebrate the you that emerges after absorbing the truth of God that comes from the words in this book.May this book enable you live the victorious life you have been designed to live; may it enable you rise up to purpose and destiny in the kingdom of God and may it create a ripple effect on all those in whom you come in contact with.
From Social Media to Social Ministry: A Guide to Digital Discipleship
By Nona Jones. 2020
This book outlines digital discipleship principles for building an online community and provides practical instruction for how to do it…
no matter how big or small a local church may be.There are more than 2.3 billion professing Christians in the world and more and more new churches launching globally, yet statistics show that in-person church attendance is declining or plateauing in every nation. Although social technology has been around for more than two decades, church leaders have long bristled at the idea of church online, ranking it as the last concern on their minds in Barna's 2020 state of the church report published February 3, 2020. And then, three weeks later, COVID-19 closed the doors of every church on earth and suddenly forced them entirely online.Nona Jones, a globally acclaimed thought leader on leveraging technology for ministry, had been leading a movement and sounding the alarm for several years to make digital discipleship a central part of every church&’s ministry approach. In From Social Media to Social Ministry, she outlines her digital discipleship principles and provides practical instruction for how to do it no matter how big or small a local church may be. There are plenty of books to help churches build a social media strategy, but this is the first book of its kind that goes beyond digital marketing to digital ministry.Readers will leave this book with:Clarity on what discipleship truly isThe data that underscores the urgency for digital discipleshipUnderstanding of the resources required to do it wellA step-by-step guide on how to implement digital discipleship into ministry plansKnowledge of the differences among and purposes of the most popular social platforms, as well as the tools best positioned for digital ministry
Our decisions determine our lives. Invest in a company that goes bankrupt and you lose your life savings. Say the…
wrong thing in an interview and you miss the job of the lifetime. Make no decisions and you miss every opportunity. In today's rapidly changing world, the cost of poor decisions (and no decisions) is higher than ever.In How to Make Good Decisions Wisely, author and scholar Alan Ehler lays out a clear approach to making big decisions based on the Bible and recent discoveries in neuroscience and decision science. He presents a simple, four-step process that can be followed to make any kind of decision, whether personal, professional, or relational.Making big decisions can rewrite lives, careers, families, churches, and businesses. A lot is at stake. Learn how to choose well.
Crazy-Stressed: Saving Today's Overwhelmed Teens with Love, Laughter, and the Science of Resilience
By Michael Bradley. 2017
A guide for saving today&’s overwhelmed teens through love, laughter, and the power of resilience.A little resilience goes a long…
way, peel back the cheerful facade that parents present, and you'll find that many are worried about their teens. Mood swings, impulsiveness, poor judgment, and other problems peak in these years. Add stressors such as screen addiction, cyberbullying, increasing academic demands, and time-consuming athletic commitments…and it's no surprise that today's teenagers rank as the most anxious in 50 years. Parents long to help, but how?Based on a career counseling kids and their parents, psychologist Michael Bradley locates the most powerful protective trait: resilience. Teens with this crucial quality know how to handle difficulty, overcome obstacles, and bounce back from setbacks.Packed with insights from neuroscience and psychology, real-life case studies, and a dose of humor, Crazy-Stressed sheds light on the teen brain and offers a wealth of resiliency-boosting strategies. In it, Dr. Bradley reveals:What kids these days are really going throughWays to strengthen the seven skills every teen needs to survive and thriveWhat-to-do-when suggestions for common behavior, school, and social issuesTactics for coping with conflict, teaching consequences, improving communication, staying connected, and moreIt's not easy being a teen-and it's certainly not easy parenting one. Always frank and often funny, Crazy-Stressed will become your go-to guide…and your teens may even thank you for it.
The Starfish and the Spirit: Unleashing the Leadership Potential of Churches and Organizations (Exponential Series)
By Alan Hirsch, Lance Ford, Rob Wegner. 2021
Imagine an organizational model for church leadership that enables the entire team to unleash their full potential. The joy and…
vigor coming from a collective strength, intelligence, and skill in the community of leaders not only brings greater potency but better yields for your ministry. What would it be like to see this kind of healthy leadership reproduced into the second, third, and fourth generation, on multiple strands?Leveraging the metaphor Ori Brafman popularized in his NYT best-selling book, The Starfish and the Spider, Rob Wegner, Lance Ford, and Alan Hirsch show:How to take a close look at your church's organizational structure and how to adapt instead of simply adopt a certain kind of structural approach.How churches can function without a rigid central authority, making them nimbler in reacting to external forces.How seeding starfish networks inside today's churches will prepare the church of tomorrow to be agile while maintaining the accountability to be effective.The Starfish and the Spirit is about creating a culture where church leaders view themselves as curators of a community on a mission, not the source of certainty for every question and project. It's about creating a team of humble leaders "in the middle" of the church, not at the top--leaders who naturally reproduce multiple generations of leaders, from the middle out.
God and the Pandemic: A Christian Reflection on the Coronavirus and Its Aftermath
By N. T. Wright. 2020
Discover a different way of seeing and responding to the Coronavirus pandemic, an approach drawing on Scripture, Christian history, and…
the way of living, thinking, and praying revealed to us by Jesus.What are we supposed to think about the Coronavirus crisis?Some people think they know: "This is a sign of the End," they say. "It's all predicted in the book of Revelation."Others disagree but are equally clear: "This is a call to repent. God is judging the world and through this disease he's telling us to change."Some join in the chorus of blame and condemnation: "It's the fault of the Chinese, the government, the World Health Organization…"N. T. Wright examines these reactions to the virus and finds them wanting. Instead, he shows that a careful reading of the Bible and Christian history offers simple though profound answers to our many questions, including:What should be the Christian response?How should we think about God?How do we live in the present?Why should we lament?What should we learn about ourselves?How do we recover?Written by one of the world's foremost New Testament scholars, God and the Pandemic will serve as your guide to read the events of today through the light of Jesus' death and resurrection.
The Chronicles of Assignments: PRINCIPALITIES
By R. W. Touchton. 2020
While the Angel JEDON watches over the birth of his new assignment, TERRENCE PALMER; the guardian is aware of the…
demonic forces also assigned to his mortal. The enemy: Prince Javin, Captain Domination, and Commander Bondo, alerted by Lucifer that the child is destined for greatness. So, bound to make the mortal stumble and to distract him from his destiny. The boy's dysfunctional family already makes for a mire of evil for the wicked trio to perform their feats.Terrence at the age of twenty-five becomes a popular bartender in an Atlanta prevalent nightclub. However, he and a friend slip into a unique spirit-filled service at Monument of Hope Church. There the spiritual veil is opened, allowing Terrence to see demonic activity in the rafters of the church. Impressed by the happenings at the service, he purchases a Bible and begins to study. After giving his life to Christ, Terrence enrolls in a Spirit-filled Bible College and realizes that his "calling" is Evangelizing. He returns to the church where he first saw the spiritual activity and meets the new Senior Pastor, Jon Daehl. With the help of Terence, they combat a High Priestess nemesis, Marion Cole, and her coven who are demonically driven to spiritually bring the renowned church down. Carla, a rogue witch, knows Palmer's worth to her Lucifer, she attempts to sacrifice Palmer on an All Hallows Eve ritual. The LUCIE coven only sacrifices animals; therefore, Marion surprisingly saves the Evangelist and expels Carla.Marion refuses to surrender her son's life to Satan, so he influences a gang of boys to beat up Barry at the age of ten. A blow to his skull with a brick makes him comatose for twenty-one years. Distressed that she has been lied to, and Marion's son is paying for her services to her Master, she rebukes him. Satan then tries to terminate her life by burning her home down with her in it. However, Dr. Terrence Palmer and Rev Jon Daehl visit Marion at the hospital and prays over her as she is set free and saved, but before she dies, Palmer promises Marion that he will deliver her son from the spiritual servitude. Terrence is taken by his Angel into the spiritual realm and with the Guardian's Celestial 77 Amplitude laser sword, battles the demonic forces and delivers the young man from the bondage of perdition.
The Accidental Manager: Get The Skills You Need To Excel In Your New Career
By Gary S. Topchik. 2004
Every day, people are promoted into the ranks of management . . . even if they never intended to become…
managers. They agree to their new responsibilities either to stay employed or to make more money. It is a universal phenomenon. But for these ""accidental managers,"" it makes more sense to manage well than to manage badly, and this book tells them how. Using examples and real-life case studies, The Accidental Manager gives readers the tools they need to make the most of their situation, showing them how to: * Develop their people by having them work on their own and with others * Actively listen in order to build trust and increase communication * Give positive and constructive feedback to keep employees on track * Motivate by providing the best possible environment for each team member The book reveals the ten worst types of managers (and how to avoid being one of them), and features a special Management Assessment tool. The Accidental Manager gives managers the skills they need to shine in their new -- accidental -- positions.
Connecting in Christ (Experiencing Christ Together)
By Karen Lee-Thorp, Todd Wendorff, Brett Eastman, Dee Eastman, Denise Wendorff. 2005
Fellowship. The word gets used a lot in church. But too often our understanding and practice of fellowship are shallow…
and stripped of the life-giving, life-transforming power God intended community to have. Jesus lived out and taught a deeper, more radical kind of fellowship—a way of interacting that makes others sit up and take notice. These six sessions will show you Jesus’ way of loving others “as I have loved you.”Experiencing Christ Together helps your group explore the five biblical purposes that make up a high-impact Christian life —fellowship, discipleship, ministry, evangelism, and worship. Jesus perfectly lived out God’s purposes for his life, and he taught his followers how to do the same. As you walk in the footsteps of those first disciples listening to and watching Jesus through these studies, you and your group will be transformed. One small group leader put it this way: “The Experiencing Christ Together series has motivated me more than any other Bible study that I have ever been to. This Bible study gets to the heart of the matter—my character in Christ—and that has created action on my part.”
The Problem of God Study Guide: Answering a Skeptic’s Challenges to Christianity
By Mark Clark. 2021
Explore and discuss the top 10 most difficult questions raised against Christianity.You may be skeptical of Christianity yourself. You may…
have grown up in the church and never questioned your beliefs. You may be somewhere in the middle or unsure where you stand.But wherever you are, this ten-session study guide (DVD/streaming video sold separately) is designed to take you and your group through the biggest questions people raise against God and the Christian faith.Based on the explorations of his book, The Problem of God, Mark Clark uses an engaging mix of theology, philosophy, science, and story to investigate the essential questions that weigh on the human mind: God's existence, the veracity of the Bible, evil and suffering, hell, sex, hypocrisy, exclusivity, and the claims of Jesus.This video-based study is designed to be experienced in a group setting or any small gathering. Throughout the ten sessions, you'll take part in a number of activities, including:Watching the video teachings from Mark (The Problem of God Video Study, sold separately).Group discussion questions.Written responses and personal reflections.Scripture readings and prayers.The Problem of God Study Guide provides a safe space to wrestle intentionally with the questions, the ideas, and the evidence—and, ultimately, to wrestle with faith and doubt.Sessions include:The Problem of ScienceThe Problem of God's ExistenceThe Problem of the BibleThe Problem of the Christian MythThe Problem of Evil and SufferingThe Problem of HellThe Problem of SexThe Problem of HypocrisyThe Problem of ExclusivityThe Problem of Jesus The Problem of God Video Study (9780310108399) sold separately.
The overall experience of the buying process ultimately determines whether consumers will pay money for a product or service: they…
weigh what they are purchasing with their responses to the marketing message, the advertising, the sales approach, the website, the interaction with company personnel, and more. Jim Joseph calls the ideal combination these elements the “experience effect.” In this book, he shows how any business can create one for its brand to ensure customers leave satisfied. The Experience Effect does this by teaching readers how to understand their brand’s target audience, conduct more effective market research, connect with customers on an emotional level, establish appropriate and engaging customer touchpoints, link digital and nondigital media, and perform a gap analysis of their brands’ marketing. Filled with practical advice and real-life examples, this insightful guide helps companies of any type and size coalesce the varied elements of their business into a seamless consumer experience that resonates deeply, builds brand loyalty, and keeps customers coming back.
The #1 bestselling Girl&’s Body Book includes everything you need to know about growing up, even the embarrassing stuff. The…
newly updated fifth edition provides advice for parents and addresses questions a pre-teen girl may have while maturing through puberty and starting her period."What is happening to my body?""How do I fit in?""Why is everything different?"These questions, along with others, leave pre-teen girls feeling confused and parents wondering what to do next. From periods to peer pressure, puberty is hard! The newly updated fifth edition of The Girl&’s Body Book helps prepare young girls and their parents for the ups and downs of puberty, middle school, and everything in between. This guide for pre-teen girls addresses issues like changing bodies, personal hygiene, self-confidence, leadership, school safety and #MeToo. This updated fifth edition book for girls is expanded to include topics like:Cyberbullying and internet safetyEmotional health, mindfulness, and self-esteemStress managementPersonal boundaries, communication, and consentSports and leadershipand moreThe Girl&’s Body Book helps prepare girls for puberty and beyond by giving them age appropriate information, tools, tips, and tricks to take care of themselves and grow up in a healthy environment.Kelli Dunham, RN, BSN is a nurse, a comedian, and author of three other books: How to Survive and Maybe Even Love Nursing School, How to Survive and Maybe Even Love Your Life as a Nurse, and The Boy&’s Body Book: Everything You Need to Know for Growing Up You.
In Search of Truth
By Dean Parrish. 2020
Everyone&’s truth is in their own perspective and choosing. What you choose to believe becomes your accepted truth. However, just…
because you accept something as truth, does not mean it is real. Some truths can be subjective, but real or absolute truth remains constant and unchanging and will ultimately be revealed whether you believe it or not.This easy-to-read book uses humor, life experiences and stories to give valuable insights on truth and perspective. You will be both entertained and challenged as you learn that finding real truth often requires you to dig deeper. What you discover about the word truth, may surprise you.
Has anyone ever told you... You have permission to eliminate distractions! You have permission to live a more fulfilling life!Distractions…
cause more harm than you might think. And they're all around us, all the time. They can disrupt our focus on what really matters, interfere with our true priorities, and divert our attention from the God who created us for his good purpose.Bestselling author of Love Does Bob Goff has created this video Bible study (streaming code included) to give you guidance in and joyful permission to:Identify the distractions in your life.Eliminate them so that you can recharge and refocus on your God-given purpose.Start living a less-distracted and more joy-filled and love-oriented life.This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:The study guide itself—with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and a leader's guide.An individual access code to stream all five video sessions online (you don&’t need to buy a DVD!).Distractions can get you stuck in the past, worried about the present, and frazzled by any future you could possibly fret over. It's time to discover how to get undistracted in all aspects of your life.Sessions and run times include:Undistracted in Our Attitude (16:30)Undistracted in Our Service (15:30)Undistracted in Our Relationships (16:30)Undistracted in Our Faith (17:30)Undistracted in Our Purpose (17:30)Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2027. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.
Know Jesus on a deeper, more personal level, and learn how to share all aspects of your life with Him…
every day. New York Times bestselling author of Jesus Calling, Sarah Young brings you a devotional that exemplifies how to know Jesus, why it&’s important to know Him, and how a richer relationship with Him will change your life.In Dear Jesus, you&’ll find 120 inspired devotions that delve into:personal struggleslongings that weigh on the heartpreoccupation with problemsdissatisfaction with oneselfpressing spiritual issuesguidance and encouragement found in Scriptureverses that form a foundation for truthunconditional love and promises in God&’s Word This heartfelt addition to Sarah Young&’s brand of enriching books will draw you into the presence of God through these spiritual letters of grace. This is a great gift for anyone looking for a fuller and deeper relationship with the Savior who loves us always and forever. Dear Jesus makes a great gift for men and women searching for a deeper relationship with Him.
Untether from your sense of "normal" and fall into the abundant life God intends. Singer-songwriter and Bible teacher Laura Story…
gets what it's like to have plans altered and to surrender security when faced with circumstances beyond our control. But she also understands the blessing of having a Father who loves you enough to place you in the best possible scenario for good and growth.The So Long, Normal video study guide (streaming included) walks small groups through the process of leaving behind the idols of comfort, caution, and routine so you can live strong and well--even when life takes an unwelcome turn.Laura Story looks at the obstacles of attachment to comfort and leads the way to learning how to trust our unknown future to a faithful God.With personal stories and deep dives into biblical stories of people who wavered between God and earthly comfort, this five-session study is for anyone who finds themselves paralyzed by fear in the inevitable changes of life.When we say goodbye to normal, our joy and peace are no longer tethered to our circumstances; we can truly experience the abundant life Christ offers his children.This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:The study guide itself--with discussion and personal reflection questions, video notes, and a leader's guide.An individual access code to stream all five video sessions online (you don't need to buy a DVD!).Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2027. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.
Find peace for your heart and rest for your spirit with these encouraging devotions for moms.Are your days full? Are…
you tired and craving quiet for your soul? You're not alone. If days filled with obligations and never-ending to-do lists leave you feeling anxious and overwhelmed, you can find the peace your soul longs for.In Settle My Soul, authors Karen Ehman and Ruth Schwenk invite you to carve out a few moments in your day to deepen your relationship with the Lord through 100 encouraging devotions.Karen and Ruth are women who understand all that you're juggling, and they desire for you to experience the refreshment that comes only from the Lord. Settle My Soul is the companion to the best-selling devotional Pressing Pause. With just a few minutes each day, you will discover:How you can connect with GodWays to set aside your busyness and worriesHow to center your thoughts on Him and His wordRestoration of your peace of mind. Each devotional includes a brief but meaningful devotional message, applicable scripture, guided prayer, and reflection questions. Throughout the devotional, you'll also find journaling pages for deeper reflection and it is the perfect gift for birthdays, Mother's Day, Christmas, or other special occasions.Your life is loud. But if you will just press pause for a few minutes each day, you can discover what Jesus longs to give you: His peace.2020 ECPA Christian Book Award winner for the Devotion and Gift category.