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The Zondervan 2021 Pastor's Annual: An Idea and Resource Book
By T. T. Crabtree. 2021
Countless preachers have turned to the Zondervan Pastor's Annual to save them time in sermon and service preparation. This tried-and-true…
resource makes your demanding job as a pastor a lot easier. Use its contents as is, or tailor it to fit your unique approach.The Zondervan 2021 Pastor's Annual supplies you with:Morning and evening services for every Sunday of the yearSermon topics and texts fully indexedDefinitive and usable sermon outlinesDevotionals and Bible studies for midweek servicesFresh and applicable illustrationsAppropriate hymn selectionsSpecial-day services for church and civil calendarsMeditations on Lord's Supper observanceWedding ceremonies and themesFuneral messages and ScripturesBasic pastoral ministry helpsMessages for children and young peopleOffertory prayers
A Pilgrim Looks at 60: Life in the Middle of the Christian Bell Curve
By James Annable. 2019
If you&’ve been wondering how to share a Christian worldview in an appealing, accessible way, check out A Pilgrim Looks…
at 60. This natural storyteller and Christian late-bloomer provides a fresh perspective on answers to the universal questions of existence sooner or later most of us ask.
You Belong Bible Study Guide: Because God Is Who He Says He Is
By Candace Payne. 2020
Have you ever wondered why a true sense of fulfillment, abundance, freedom, joy, and connection seems elusive?Sometimes our biggest questions…
are answered in ways we just didn&’t consider. With insight and exuberance, Bible study teacher Candace Payne walks through the five ways God names Himself in relation to us and how each name adds a layer of truth to how we belong. It has nothing to do with us, but everything to do with Him and He meets us at every turn to prove it.In this six-session video Bible study, dig deep into the characteristics of the God who claims us, considers us, names us, and loves us. Understanding who we are through who God says He is erases all the boxes we&’ve put ourselves and others into and unleashes joy-filled freedom.This study challenges groups to get honest and real in their discussion time and to explore the truth in what Scripture says about who God is and what that means about us. It also includes personal &“fun work&” instead of homework that will inspire you to think differently and respond to all things more like a true Child of God.Sessions include:Do I Belong?The Good ShepherdThe Heavenly FatherThe BridegroomThe Head of the BodyThe Source of BelongingDesigned for use with You Belong Video Study available on DVD or streaming video, sold separately.
Chaotics: The Business of Managing and Marketing in the Age of Turbulence
By Philip Kotler, John A. Caslione. 2017
As the fallout from the financial meltdown of 2008 grows progressively worse, companies, industries, and entire markets cling precariously to…
life or have ceased to exist altogether. And the turbulence may not be over any time soon.In Chaotics, noted business strategists Philip Kotler and John Caslione present the intriguing, if unsettling, argument that these troubled times are not an aberration, but the new face of normal. In fact, the economic downturn is part of a continually oscillating Age of Turbulence, where both risk and opportunity are quickly felt around the world, now inexorably linked by globalism and technology. It&’s a world that chews up the unprepared, but rewards the prepared—those robust companies that have the ability to quickly anticipate and effectively respond to potential threats.Packed with illuminating examples of resilient companies that are successfully navigating turbulence, as well as many painful examples of bankrupt or soon-to-be defunct companies unprepared for the chaos that felled them, Chaotics provides deep insights and practical strategies for not only surviving the current economic downturn, but also thriving amid the many slumps and spurts of prosperity that lie ahead.At the heart of this book is an innovative Chaotics Management System for minimizing vulnerability and exploiting opportunities—and putting yourself way ahead of your competitors, most of whom are clinging to the same old panic tactics of across-the-board staff cuts, deep price discounts, and slashed investments in marketing, branding, and new product development. The system outlined here helps you completely rethink how you manage and market during recession and other turbulent conditions, including how to:Develop early warning systems for identifying the first signs of upheaval, including disruptive innovations and shocksConstruct detailed worst-case, best-case, and most-expected-case scenarios using the strategies for effectively dealing with eachCut costs or enhance efficiency strategically in specific departments: finance, information technology, manufacturing, purchasing, and human resourcesSecure your market share from core customer segments—without decimating customer research and marketing budgetsCompress strategic planning into shorter, three-month time cycles to keep a closer read on the pulse of the companyPrevent the potentially catastrophic consequences of abandoning core principlesTimely, practical, and compelling, Chaotics is an indispensable guide for business leaders striving to survive today&’s economic storms and to prosper through the inevitable turbulence of tomorrow.
Ministering Through Spiritual Gifts: Use Your Strengths to Serve Others (Charles F. Stanley Bible Study Series)
By Charles F. Stanley. 1982
What are your gifts? How are you using your abilities to grow God's kingdom?In Ministering Through Spiritual Gifts, you will…
find how to pinpoint your God-given strengths by exploring the seven gifts listed in Romans 12. You'll be challenged to consciously develop these gifts—not for your own personal gain, but to minister to others. Challenging, thought-provoking, and deeply rooted in Scripture, this Bible study calls you to deeper service to the Lord as you embrace the ministry gifts He has given you.With over 1 million copies sold, the Charles F. Stanley Bible Study Series is a unique approach to Bible study, incorporating biblical truth, personal insights, emotional responses, and a call to action.Each study draws on Dr. Stanley's many years of teaching the guiding principles found in God's Word, showing how we can apply them in practical ways to every situation we face. This edition of the series has been completely revised and updated, and includes two brand-new lessons from Dr. Stanley.Each of the twelve lessons includes:Overview: A brief look at what is covered in the lessonLife's Questions: A teaching from Dr. Stanley that unpacks the topic of the lessonLiving the Principle: Application and Bible study questions based on the key pointsReflection: Key takeaways to put into practice today and tomorrow
Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets: 5 Questions to Help You Determine Your Next Move
By Andy Stanley. 2020
Set yourself up for success in every season of life, for the rest of your life.Discover five game-changing questions to…
ask every time you make a major decision regarding your finances, relationships, career, and more.Good questions lead to better decisions. And your decisions determine the direction and quality of your life—they create the story of your life. And while nobody plans to complicate their life with bad decisions, far too many people have no plan to make good decisions.In Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets, Andy Stanley—pastor and bestselling author of Irresistible and Not In It To Win It—will help you learn from experience and stop making bad decisions by integrating five questions into every decision you make, big or small.This book will help you live differently by showing you how to:Develop a decision-making filter that reveals which choices will likely lead to positive results.Avoid selling yourself on bad ideas and making quick decisions when time is short.Find truth and clarity in any tricky decision.Improve relationships and heal division through better decisions.Discover the reasons behind your decisions so you can move forward with positive changes.Consider the long-term impact of your choices so you can write a life story worth celebrating.Easily identify any red flags that signal which decisions may result in future regrets.
Since September 11, 2001, we are intensely aware of the need for political wisdom. Can Scripture help us in this…
respect? Yes, but not simplistically. In an exhilarating dialogue with Oliver O&’Donovan, a team of international scholars look in detail in this book at biblical interpretation as we make the journey from what God said to Abraham, as it were, to how to respond to the political challenges of today. Such exploration is essential if the church is to become &“a royal priesthood&” today. Craig Bartholomew Contributors include: Oliver O&’Donovan (respondent to 14 chapters) Gilbert Meilaender Christopher Rowland Bernd Wannenwetsch N. T. Wright A Royal Priesthood? is the third volume from the Scripture and Hermeneutics Seminar. This annual gathering of Christian scholars from various disciplines was established in 1998 and aims to reassess the discipline of biblical studies from the foundations up and forge creative new ways for reopening the Bible in our cultures. Any attempt to open the Book in new and fresh ways for our cultures at the start of the third millennium must explore how to read the Bible ethically and politically. This volume looks at the obstacles to such a process and in dialogue with Oliver O&’Donovan&’s creative work in this regard, looks in detail at how to read different parts of the Bible for ethics and politics. A unique element of the book is Oliver O&’Donovan&’s 14 responses to individual chapters. Volume 1, Renewing Biblical Interpretation and Volume 2, After Pentecost, are also published by Paternoster Press and Zondervan.
Who Needs Christmas Bible Study Guide
By Andy Stanley. 2011
Rediscover the improbable story of Christmas.Four thousand years ago, God promised he would do something through the bloodline of Abraham. Two thousand…
years later, Jesus was born. And two thousand years after that, we&’re still talking about it.Why?The story of Jesus&’ birth was not what anyone expected: a baby . . . born in the armpit of the Mediterranean . . . to save us from sins that no one thought we needed saving from.This Christmas season, join Andy Stanley as he unpacks why the improbability of the Christmas story is what makes it so believable. No one could have or would have made it up.The Who Needs Christmas Study Guide includes session overviews, video teaching notes, discussion questions, personal reflection material, and a leader&’s guide.Sessions include:The Story Behind the StoryThe Author of LifeThe Message of ChristmasReady or Not . . . He Is ComingDesigned for use with the Who Needs Christmas / Why Easter Matters Video Study (9780310121121), sold separately. Streaming video also available.
Today, most Americans are working in the gig economy--mixing together short-term jobs, contract work, and freelance assignments. Learn how to…
embrace the independent and self-sufficient world of freelance!The Gig Economy is your guide to this uncertain but ultimately rewarding world. Packed with research, exercises, and anecdotes, this eye-opening book supplies strategies--ranging from the professional to the personal--to help you leverage your skills, knowledge, and network to create your own career trajectory.In this book, you will learn how to:Construct a life based on your priorities and vision of successCultivate connections without networkingCreate your own securityBuild flexibility into your financial lifeFace your fears by reducing riskCorporate jobs are not only unstable--they&’re increasingly scarce. It&’s time to take charge of your own career and lead the life you want, one immune to the impulsive whims of an employer looking only at today&’s bottom line. Start mapping out your place in the gig economy today!
Greek for the Rest of Us Laminated Sheet: Learn Greek to Study the New Testament
By William D. Mounce. 2022
The Greek for the Rest of Us Laminated Sheet is a handy, at-a-glance study aid, ideal for last minute review,…
a quick overview of grammar, or as an aid in Bible study. The laminated sheet is a companion resource for Greek for the Rest of Us, Third Edition (sold separately) by William Mounce and is a critical part of acquainting readers with the essentials of the language and deepening their understanding of God's Word.When used in conjunction with Greek for the Rest of Us, Third Edition this laminated study sheet will help readers:Read and pronounce Greek wordsLearn the fundamentals of the Greek noun and verb systemConduct effective Greek word studiesLearn the basics of Greek exegesis for biblical interpretationUnderstand why translations are differentRead better commentariesBe comfortable using reverse and traditional interlinearsUnderstand the information displayed by biblical software
Selling Above and Below the Line: Convince the C-Suite. Win Over Management. Secure the Sale.
By William Miller. 2015
Most salespeople work hard to become proficient in reaching the frontline managers in their markets. However, a salesperson who wishes…
to achieve long-lasting success with a client will learn how to also appeal to top-level executives from an &“above the line&” perspective.Master sales trainer Skip Miller shows how to simultaneously sell to both the frontline manager as well as the executive who is more concerned with profit/loss indicators such as ROI, time saved, risk lowered, and productivity improved – a strategy used by Google, Apple, Cisco WebEx, and other powerhouses.In Selling Above and Below the Line, you will learn how to:Create energy by including executives early in the sales process.Ask the right questions and pinpoint big-picture financial needs.Keep &“below the line&” managers from feeling bypassed.Uncover value propositions that target each set of decision-makers.Sales that seem locked in will stall or go dark.Customers who have been loyal to you suddenly back out of the relationship due to decisions made above the manager&’s head. This often could have been avoided had the salesperson been intentional to sell both the technical and financial fit.In Selling Above and Below the Line, learn to effectively communicate both, leading to more successful and lucrative deals than ever before.
Driving Digital: The Leader's Guide to Business Transformation Through Technology
By Isaac Sacolick. 2017
Every organization makes plans for updating products, technologies, and business processes. But that&’s not enough anymore for the twenty-first-century company.…
The race is now on for everyone to become a digital enterprise. For those individuals who have been charged with leading their company&’s technology-driven change, the pressure is intense while the correct path forward unclear. Help has arrived! In Driving Digital, author Isaac Sacolick shares the lessons he&’s learned over the years as he has successfully spearheaded multiple transformations and helped shape digital-business best practices. Readers no longer have to blindly trek through the mine field of their company&’s digital transformation. In this thoroughly researched one-stop manual, learn how to: • Formulate a digital strategy • Transform business and IT practices • Align development and operations • Drive culture change • Bolster digital talent • Capture and track ROI • Develop innovative digital practices • Pilot emerging technologies • And more! Your company cannot avoid the digital disruption heading its way. The choice is yours: Will this mean the beginning of the end for your business, or will your digital practices be what catapults you into next-level success?
An invaluable playbook for startup founders looking to partner with big business.Corporations are desperate to overhaul their culture and the…
perception that they are giant, bureaucratic dinosaurs too slow to react in a rapidly changing business landscape. Many are trying to be more innovative and agile, like a startup. One easy way to achieve this goal is through partnering with or acquiring a startup. Corporate venture capital (CVC) now makes up 25 percent ($18 billion) of all venture capital dollars in North America.The Startup Gold Mine reveals how the world&’s largest and most prestigious brands make innovation decisions, including new product launches, vendor-startup partnerships, and even billion-dollar acquisitions. The book also details the ways startups can leverage corporate strengths and weaknesses for mutual benefit. You will learn:Why the &“innovator&’s dilemma&” is leading large companies to seek out partnerships with startupsHow to close a deal with a large company, from first connection to getting paidStrategies to troubleshoot common land mines that startups encounter when working with large companiesWays to navigate the convoluted corporate landscape without spending a fortune on conferences and consultants. Author Neil Soni draws on his experience as an entrepreneur and as an external innovator with premier brands like Estée Lauder, MAC, and Smashbox to reveal large companies&’ inner workings, as well as how startup founders and employees can use this knowledge to close the biggest deals of their lives.
Total Heart Health for Men Workbook: Achieving A Total Heart Health Lifestyle In 90 Days
By Ed Young, Michael Duncan, Richard Leachman. 2005
Heart disease is the number one killer of men in America - but the solution may be more complex than…
simply cutting out saturated fat and salt. There is an increasing body of scientific research supporting the link between physical and spiritual health. Dr. Ed Young, best-selling author and pastor of one of the largest churches in America, is convinced of this link between our physical and spiritual health. In this workbook the authors demonstrate the direct correlation of the physical heart to the spiritual heart. This workbook offers men the tools they need to make realistic changes toward becoming the men they really want to be. Men will appreciate this workbook because it encourages them to: Be motivated to become better stewards of their physical bodies. Be motivated to discover the weak areas of their spiritual center, the heart, and do what they can to strengthen it. Understand and internalize the important relationship between a strong physical heart and a strong spiritual heart.
The 28-Day Prayer Journey Bible Study Guide: Enjoying Deeper Conversations with God
By Chrystal Evans Hurst. 2020
Do you yearn for a consistent prayer life? Do you struggle with distraction when praying alone, timidity when praying with…
others, or knowing where to start in either setting?Bestselling writer and beloved speaker Chrystal Evans Hurst knows both the freedom and blessing of establishing and growing a lively prayer life and how difficult it can be when prayer itself feels foreign to our daily lives.This video-based Bible study (DVD/video streaming sold separately), is a well-organized and welcoming guide to having meaningful conversations with God. In it, Chrystal:Teaches the basic tenets of prayer practice.Establishes a realistic and achievable pattern of prayer that will have lasting effect.Explains the four postures of prayer—supported by Scripture—that increase our communication and relationship with God.This study includes daily prayer practices, space to journal about your prayers and what you're hearing from God, as well as weekly challenges to keep you and your group active and attentive in renewed prayer.The Bible tells us that prayer is essential for an intimate and thriving relationship with God, and it's well worth the time and effort it deserves.Sessions include:Introduction to Types of Prayer and PracticePrayers of ThanksgivingPrayers of RepentancePrayers of RequestPrayers of YieldingDesigned for use with The 28-Day Prayer Journey Video Study available on DVD or streaming video, sold separately.
Old School for a New Generation
By S. Loth. 2019
Experiential Insight for Youth and Young AdultsConcept, ideas, tidbits, and suggestions. Old School for a New Generation will get you…
thinking about people, circumstances, and your surroundings from a different perspective. The underlying theme speaks to genuine human interaction and pondering what's around you. Written in straight-forward, easily digestible tweet-length chunks, it's a thought-provoking, easy read that won't put your feet to sleep. And down the road you might not have to look back and ask yourself: "If I knew then what I know now. . . "The journey of life is full of surprises and hidden meaning, and there is much to appreciate, but sometimes it isn't easy. There are many layers, so take time to truly experience them. The key is to explore what you like and follow it, but don't rush through it! Old School for a New Generation is about passing along tidbits of what that author has seen, done, experienced, and most importantly, learned by making mistakes. And by providing this insight, hopefully make your passage through youth, and life, a bit easier.
You Are the Girl for the Job Bible Study Guide: Daring to Believe the God Who Calls You
By Jess Connolly. 2019
Life is too short to get stuck in a holding pattern.Have you ever let doubt, hesitation, and comparison hold you…
back from embracing that deep tug on your heart–your calling from God? The lie far too many of us believe is that we are not the right person to impact whatever circumstance or situation we face. But the truth is that God has placed you exactly where you are for exactly what is before you. You ARE the girl for the job.This video Bible study will not only show you how to make a difference, but it will give you a jumpstart into confident, purposed living. Face your fears, catch the vision, make a plan, and finally live like you believe you were destined for God&’s call on your life. Dive into Scripture and see just how perfectly planned every element of your story has been to get you right here, right now, ready and fully equipped to take off and join God in His mission.The You Are the Girl for the Job Study Guide includes video teaching notes, group discussion questions, and weekly personal study activities to engage your heart, head, and hands with His truth.Sessions include: Let&’s QuitWho?What?Face the FearCatch the VisionBecause God Says SoDesigned for use with the You Are the Girl for the Job Video Study (9780310094234), sold separately. Streaming video also available.
Now What?: God's Guide to Life for Graduates
By John Ortberg. 2011
John Ortberg speaks with humor, insight, and wisdom to graduates facing the work world or pursuing additional education. John gave…
us access to the Willow Creek archives to find new, previously unpublished material that will speak specifically to this target audience.
Urban Apologetics: Restoring Black Dignity with the Gospel (Urban Apologetics)
By Eric Mason. 2021
Urban Apologetics examines the legitimate issues that Black communities have with Western Christianity and shows how the gospel of Jesus…
Christ—rather than popular, socioreligious alternatives—restores our identity.African Americans have long confronted the challenge of dignity destruction caused by white supremacy. While many have found meaning and restoration of dignity in the black church, others have found it in ethnocentric socioreligious groups and philosophies.These ideologies have grown and developed deep traction in the black community and beyond. Revisionist history, conspiracy theories, and misinformation about Jesus and Christianity are the order of the day. Many young African Americans are disinterested in Christianity and others are leaving the church in search of what these false religious ideas appear to offer, a spirituality more indigenous to their history and ethnicity.Edited by Dr. Eric Mason and featuring a top-notch lineup of contributors, Urban Apologetics is the first book focused entirely on cults, religious groups, and ethnocentric ideologies prevalent in the black community. The book is divided into three main parts:Discussions on the unique context for urban apologetics so that you can better understand the cultural arguments against Christianity among the Black community.Detailed information on cults, religious groups, and ethnic identity groups that many urban evangelists encounter—such as the Nation of Islam, Kemetic spirituality, African mysticism, Hebrew Israelites, Black nationalism, and atheism.Specific tools for urban apologetics and community outreach.Ultimately, Urban Apologetics applies the gospel to black identity to show that Jesus is the only one who can restore it. This is an essential resource to equip those doing the work of ministry and apology in urban communities with the best available information.
Fire Prophet (Son of Angels, Jonah Stone)
By Jerel Law. 2012
&“Jerel Law transports readers to a place where supernatural forces of good and evil collide. Young readers will be entertained…
and inspired . . . I heartily recommend it.&” —Robert Whitlow, bestselling author of the Tides of Truth seriesWhat if you could actually see angels and fallen angels engaging in battle—and you were expected to join the fight?It&’s been one year since Jonah Stone and his sister, Eliza, discovered that their mother is a nephilim, the product of a union between a human and a fallen angel, which makes them and their little brother, Jeremiah, quarterlings, or one-quarter angel. After embarking on an epic journey to rescue their mother and the other nephilim, who were kidnapped by fallen angels, the Stone kids have enjoyed a little peace and quiet.But when Jonah and Eliza are attacked by fallen angels at school, they learn that quarterlings all over the world are being targeted, and separating them from their parents is the only way to keep them safe. The kids undergo special training to help them discover their own unique angelic gifts, which come in handy when they embark on a mission to find a mysterious prophet who they believe holds the key to Abaddon's defeat in a massive battle between good and evil.Parents today are looking for fiction that makes Christianity and the Bible exciting for their kids. This series is the first Christian answer to Percy Jackson and the Olympians, the Kane Chronicles, the Secret Series, and other middle grade series packed with adventure, action, and supernatural fights. But the message is solidly scriptural in that God alone is always in control."Son of Angels, Jonah Stone" series:Is perfect for middle grade readers ages 9-13 who love action, adventure, and faithMakes a great summer reading book, school goal, or homeschool book clubIs a Christian-based supernatural seriesMeets national education standardsContains a bonus chapter from Jerel Law&’s new book - Evan Miller Is Waking Down (available in eBook editions only)Don&’t miss the other books in the series:Spirit Fighter (Book 1)Fire Prophet (Book 2)Shadow Chaser (Book 3)Truth Runner (Book 4)&“Jerel Law has crafted a fantastic story that will leave every reader wanting more. Stop looking for the next great read in fantasy fiction for young readers—you&’ve found it!&” —Robert Liparulo, bestselling author of Dreamhouse Kings and The 13th Tribe