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God, Where Are You?
By Benjamin Kisoni. 2013
Benjamin Kisoni was young, gifted, university educated and confident that he would make his mark as a Christian leader in…
the Democratic Republic of the Congo. But civil war robbed him and his wife and children of all they possessed. On returning to their home town, they found that living by Christian principles brought them abuse rather than praise. When they eventually managed to struggle to their feet, they were brought down again by the assassination of Benjamin’s younger brother, the struggle for justice, and the growing awareness that Benjamin too was a marked man. For the safety of his family, he had to flee the DRC and see refugee status in the USA. A devoted believer, he brought each situation to the Lord, sometimes in grief, sometimes in anger. In this book he recounts what he learnt about God and himself on this long journey.Finally Free: Fighting for Purity with the Power of Grace
By Joshua Harris, Heath Lambert. 2014
If you have struggled personally against the powerful draw of pornography, or if you have ever tried to help someone…
fighting this battle, you know how hard it is to break free. But real freedom isn’t found by trying harder to change. Nor is it found in a particular method or program. Only Jesus Christ has the power to free people from the enslaving power of pornography. In Finally Free, Dr. Heath Lambert, a leader in the biblical counseling movement, lays out eight gospel-centered strategies for overcoming the deceitful lure of pornography. Each chapter clearly demonstrates how the gospel applies to this particular battle and how Jesus can move readers from a life of struggle to a life of purity. If you or someone you care about is fighting this battle, there is good news: No matter how intense or long-standing the struggle, Jesus Christ can, will, and does set people free from the power of pornography.Missional Moves: 15 Tectonic Shifts that Transform Churches, Communities, and the World
By Rob Wegner, Jack Magruder, Alan Hirsch. 2012
The church was never designed to be a fortress for the righteous, but a flood of revolutionaries, bringing the Good…
News of the Kingdom to broken lives and broken communities. Today, millions of Christians are awakening to the holism of the gospel call, expanding their understanding of mission beyond just touching individual lives to impacting and transforming entire communities with the message of God’s grace. If this calling toward movement and transformation is to be realized, it will require some earth-shaking shifts—“Missional Moves”—that fundamentally alter our understanding of the church and how its mission is lived out. This book provides a plan of action for your church that will empower you to unleash each member on a mission, both locally and globally.Gospel Coach: Shepherding Leaders to Glorify God
By Tom Wood, Dr Steve Brown, Scott Thomas. 2012
In order to help pastors and other Christian leaders to lovingly lead God’s flock to Jesus Christ and into God’s…
mission, Scott Thomas and Tom Wood clarify a process of coaching and shepherding that is rooted in the patterns of the Good Shepherd himself, a process in which leaders stir up the gifts, passion, and calling upon others’ lives. This book addresses the needs of the leader, his or her sinful tendencies, and church leadership issues. It directs the leader to the person and work of Jesus. It provides a system to intentionally shepherd leaders to glorify God in their personal, spiritual, and missional lives. Many ministry leaders serving in churches find themselves overwhelmed, disillusioned, and depressed by the enormous and challenging task of leading and ministering in a congregation. As a result, the ministry suffers, the leaders suffer, and the result is often an unhealthy church existent with little or no Gospel influence. These leaders need someone to shepherd their soul so that they can lead others to the Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ. We suggest that coaching for the church leader looks less like corporate consulting or humanistic psychology and more like biblical-shepherding. We suggest that every church leader needs a Gospel Coach to come alongside with words of truth, wisdom and experience to encourage, admonish, comfort and help—words drawn from Scripture and godly wisdom, grounded in the gracious saving work of Jesus Christ, and presented in the context of a trusting relationship. Gospel Coaching is an intentional relationship to skillfully care for others with four ancient shepherding principles: 1) Know the sheep, 2) Feed the sheep, 3) Lead the sheep, and 4) Protect the sheep. A Gospel Coach both inquires about the personal, spiritual, and missional aspects of a ministry leader’s life in a loving yet focused manner, and also probes the church leader for compulsive unbelief or selfish motivation, or disobedience and sin, and leads the ministry leader back to the Gospel, through belief, repentance and obedience. Churches that desire to be rich in a Gospel application toward their city, their relationships with one another, their communication and worship, as well as their service, will benefit to a greater degree by having their leaders being coached by a Gospel-centered leader.The Pastor's Family: Shepherding Your Family through the Challenges of Pastoral Ministry
By Cara Croft, Brian Croft. 2013
Pastoral ministry is more challenging than ever with unique, complicated burdens and expectations some have not experienced in previous generations.…
Because of this, the number of pastors who start with a great zeal for the work, quickly crash and burn and are left with a battered faith and family. This book seeks to identify those unique challenges, diagnose the problem, propose a biblical solution, and then guide the pastor and his family to embrace these challenges while shepherding the family through them.Organic Outreach for Families: Turning Your Home into a Lighthouse
By Kevin Harney. 2012
In Organic Outreach for Families, Kevin and Sherry Harney share insights from the Scriptures and give practical advice from their…
own experience to help you learn how to transform your home into a lighthouse of God’s amazing grace. The Harneys discuss five ways you can naturally share your faith with others: Reaching your own children with the message of Jesus Sharing God’s grace with your extended family Raising your children to be beacons of light in their schools and in the neighborhood Opening the doors of your home to make it attractive and welcoming Shining the light of grace into your broader community The Harneys balance a concern for developing your home into a safe, secure environment with the biblical mandate for believers to be salt and light in the world. Pastors and parents will discover creative ways families can become a natural and winsome presence in their schools, through community activities, and as a witness in their neighborhoods.Outreach and the Artist: Sharing the Gospel with the Arts
By Constantine R Campbell. 2013
Whether you are an artist whose talents are an untapped source of energy for your church or a ministry leader…
wanting to involve artists and the creative arts in your outreach efforts, Outreach and the Artist will renew your vision. Musician and biblical scholar Con Campbell offers encouragement, wisdom, and practical tips for evangelism with, through, and to the arts: Evangelism with the Arts. While the abilities of Christian artists may serve the church internally, artists within the church usually have enormous untapped potential for outreach. Evangelism through the Arts. People’s natural love for various artistic mediums provides a connection-point to exploring life’s big questions with unbelievers in non-threatening and engaging ways. Evangelism to the Arts. Christian artists are uniquely positioned to make an impact in artistic networks, which often have no Christian witness or presence and tend to be shut off from conventional methods of outreach. Spreading the gospel is a task worth every God-given resource we have, and artists and their creative gifts are no exception.Seven Days That Divide the World: The Beginning According to Genesis and Science
By John C. Lennox. 2011
What did the writer of Genesis mean by “the first day”? Is it a literal week or a series of…
time periods? If I believe that the earth is 4.5 billion years old, am I denying the authority of Scripture? In response to the continuing controversy over the interpretation of the creation narrative in Genesis, John Lennox proposes a succinct method of reading and interpreting the first chapters of Genesis without discounting either science or Scripture. With examples from history, a brief but thorough exploration of the major interpretations, and a look into the particular significance of the creation of human beings, Lennox suggests that Christians can heed modern scientific knowledge while staying faithful to the biblical narrative. He moves beyond a simple response to the controversy, insisting that Genesis teaches us far more about the God of Jesus Christ and about God’s intention for creation than it does about the age of the earth. With this book, Lennox offers a careful yet accessible introduction to a scientifically-savvy, theologically-astute, and Scripturally faithful interpretation of Genesis.Christmas: A Biography
By Judith Flanders. 2017
A critically acclaimed New York Times bestselling author explores the Christmas holiday, from the original festival through present day traditions.Christmas…
has always been a magical time. Or has it? Thirty years after the first recorded Christmas, the Pope was already warning that too many people were spending the day, not in worship, but in partying and eating to excess. By 1616, the playwright Ben Jonson was nostalgically remembering Christmas in the old days, certain that it had been better then.Other elements of Christmas are much newer – who would have thought gift-wrap is a novelty of the twentieth century? That the first holiday parade was neither at Macy’s, nor even in the USA?Some things, however, never change. The first known gag holiday gift book, The Boghouse Miscellany, was advertised in the 1760s ‘for gay Gallants, and good companions’, while in 1805, the leaders of the Lewis and Clark expedition exchanged – what else? – presents of underwear and socks. Christmas is all things to all people: a religious festival, a family celebration, a period of eating and drinking. In Christmas: A Biography, bestselling author and acclaimed social historian Judith Flanders casts a sharp eye on myths, legends and history, deftly moving from the origins of the holiday in the Roman empire, through Christmas trees in central Europe, to what might be the first appearance of Santa Claus – in Switzerland – to draw a picture of the season as it has never been seen before.Once-A-Day Devotional for Men
By Zondervan. 2012
With this NIV Once-A-Day Devotional for Men, you can spend time every day learning to be more of a man…
after God's own heart. This devotional book is designed with 365 daily readings created specifically for men. Using devotions from Livingstone, the group that produced the Life Application Study Bible, each daily reading includes a Scripture passage, a devotion on that passage, and a prayer starter to help lead you into conversation with God.Church Government: A Zondervan Digital Short
By Wayne A Grudem. 1994
Derived from Wayne Grudem’s perennial bestseller, Systematic Theology, this digital short presents a detailed overview of the Bible’s teaching on…
church government and the choosing of church officers, along with a summary of the options currently available. While acknowledging that church government is not a core doctrine on par with the doctrines of salvation or the person and work of Jesus, Grudem maintains that the organization of the church, as Christ’s body on earth, is important. Informative and fair-minded, Church Government is a useful resource for pastors and church lay leaders as well as anyone wanting to better understand this foundational matter of Christian praxis.John Wesley's Teachings, Volume 2: Christ and Salvation
By Thomas C Oden. 2012
The first presentation of John Wesley's doctrinal teachings in a systematic form that is also faithful to Wesley's own writings…
in ebook format. Wesley was a prolific writer and commentator on Scripture, yet it is commonly held that he was not systematic or internally consistent in his theology and doctrinal teachings. On the contrary, Thomas C. Oden intends to demonstrate here that Wesley displayed a remarkable degree of consistency over sixty years of preaching and ministry. The book helps readers to grasp Wesley's essential teachings in an accessible form so that the person desiring to go directly to Wesley's own writings (which fill eighteen volumes) will know exactly where to turn.Journeys of Faith: Evangelicalism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism and Anglicanism
By Scot Mcknight, Robert L Plummer. 2012
It is reported that on average Americans change their religious affiliation at least once during their lives. Today, a number…
of evangelical Christians are converting to Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Anglicanism. As such, there is great need for a resource that cogently presents an evangelical response to these competing faith traditions. Evangelical Christians, however, need not only theological answers, but a deeper understanding of the obvious attraction of these varying religious expressions. JoThis ebook download of Journeys of Faith examines the theological migrations among Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, Anglicans, and Evangelicals, each of which is viewed from various angles. Three prominent evangelical converts to Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, and Anglicanism describe their new faith traditions and their spiritual journeys into them. In response, chapters by recognized evangelical scholars offer civil critiques. The book also contains a chapter by a convert to Evangelicalism, followed by an appraisal of the evangelical faith by a Catholic scholar. Each contributor arguing for their new faith tradition will be allowed a brief rejoinder to those writing on the opposing side. There are basically two types of chapters in this book: First, chapters that explain and advocate theological migration from one expression of Christianity to another (e.g., an Evangelical who has converted to Catholicism and makes a case for others to do the same). These chapters focus on such issues as Why did you leave your prior theological tradition? and What is it about your new tradition that makes you feel it better represents Scripture and church history. Second, there are response chapters arguing for the greater theological fidelity of a certain expression of Christianity in light of persons leaving those traditions (e.g., Evangelicals arguing that conversions to Greek Orthodoxy or Catholicism are not moves to greater faithfulness). These chapters will provide a critique of the differing Christian traditions under discussion and address such issues as Why have you remained within your current Christian tradition? and Why beneficial lessons can be learned from the tradition you are critiquing? In all, this book will provide readers with first-hand accounts of why certain individuals have changed their religious affiliation or have remain true to the one they have always known. Pastors, counselors and general readers will gain a wealth of insight into current faith migration with the Church today.El mejor líder de la historia
By Lucas Leys. 2012
Las metáforas de Jesús han sido utilizadas para movilizar multitudes, voluntades individuales, ejércitos y alianzas y sin dudas le han…
convertido en la persona más influyente que este planeta haya visto en su historia. Por eso, independientemente de cuál sea la convicción religiosa que alguien tenga respecto a él, es muy difícil argumentar en contra de que se sigue tratando del personaje más trascendente en la historia del globo terráqueo y quien merece ser revisado en este milenio desde la dimensión del liderazgo por una pluma hispana y joven. ¿Qué fue lo que hizo a Jesús tan influyente? ¿Cómo logró un carpintero judío tal impacto mundial de manera sostenida? ¿Qué hábitos podemos aprender de él para alcanzar nuestro potencial en nuestros ámbitos privados a la vez que intentamos ser de influencia en medio de una aldea global? Jesús ha sido el mejor líder de la historia y hoy sigue sin haber un modelo más relevante para los líderes de la nueva generación.David and the Giant (I Can Read! #My First Shared Reading)
By Various Authors. 2008
A giant wants to fight an Israelite soldier. When young and small David offers to fight Goliath, the giant laughs!…
Can David beat the giant? Find out in this Zonderkidz I Can Read! book for early readers.Grace, Hope, and Love: MyDaily Devotional
By Johnny Hunt. 2017
Grace, Hope, and Love is an inspirational weekly devotional that will encourage and instruct your heart in the ways of…
the Lord. Fifty-one Southern Baptist pastors and ministry leaders wrote these wise and insightful daily devotions on the timeless topics of the grace, hope, and love God offers His children. Reflect on each daily entry with Scripture passages, a devotion, and a prayer.The eighth annual MyDaily® devotional, compiled by Johnny Hunt, will be an excellent addition to your daily quiet time as you seek to draw near to the Lord. The unique viewpoints of 51 respected church leaders, including Dr. James Merritt, Dr. Ronnie Floyd, Dr. Grant Ethridge, Dr. Don Wilton, Dr. Ted Traylor, and Dr. Michael Cloer, offer you deep wisdom and insight into the heart of God toward His children.Designed with an attractive, luxury package, Grace, Hope, and Love will be a beautiful gift as well as a top choice for those looking for a biblically solid and practical yearlong devotional.La Ultima Semana
By Marcus J. Borg. 2006
Los destacados especialistas en Jesus, Marcus J. Borg y John Dominic Crossan, se unen para revelarnos un Jesus radicalmente nuevo…
y poco conocido. Cuando ambos autores reaccionaron y respondieron preguntas sobre el exitoso filme de Mel Gibson, La Pasion de Jesucristo, descubrieron que muchos cristianos no tienen claro los detalles de los acontecimientos de la semana que condujo a Jesus a su muerte en la cruz. Usando el evangelio de Marcos como guia, Borg y Crossan presentan un relato dia a dia de la ultima semana de vida de Jesus. Comienzan su historia el Domingo de Ramos con dos entradas triunfales a Jerusalen. La primera entrada, la del gobernador romano Poncio Pilatos que conduce soldados romanos dentro de la ciudad, simboliza la fuerza militar. La segunda anuncia un nuevo tipo de heroe moral que es alabado por la gente mientras va montado sobre un humilde burro. El Jesus presentado por Borg y Crossan es este nuevo heroe moral, un Jesus mas peligroso que el consagrado en las ense'anzas tradicionales de la iglesia. La Ultima Semana pinta a un Jesus que renuncia a su vida para protestar contra el poder sin justicia y para condenar al rico a quien no le importa el pobre. Comprometido con esto, al termino de la semana Jesus marcha hacia el Calvario, ofreciendose como modelo para que otros hagan lo mismo cuando se enfrenten a cuestiones similares. Informados, desafiados e inspirados no solo nos encontramos con el Jesus historico, sino tambien con un nuevo Jesus que nos compromete y nos invita a seguirlo.Faith in the Fog: Believing in What You Cannot See
By Jeff Lucas. 2013
Keeping your faith burning bright when all you want to do is burn out In Faith in the Fog, bestselling…
author Jeff Lucas explores the pain and fear that many Christians feel when walking through a spiritual fog, when doubts about faith undermine the joy of belief. After the Resurrection—when the disciples found themselves on the fog bank of unresolved shame, failure, and confusion—what Jesus did to help them and what he didn’t do is both enlightening and inspirational. Here, you will focus on the person of Jesus and the way he approaches those who are worn out when life is tough. Who Jesus really is—rather than the way we instinctively perceive him emotionally and theologically—is what will make the difference and help clear the fog. Through a broad approach, Faith in the Fog tackles the feelings of failure, uselessness, and shame, which are often the underlying causes of depression and burnout among Christians.When the Lord Speaks to Your Heart
By Gaston Courtois. 1991
The daily reflections in Gaston Courtois’ book are written as though spoken in God’s own voice. The thoughts for each…
day, though short, contain profound material for reflection and prayer. They stand out from other daily spiritual readings in that readers will find their minds, hearts, and souls all fully engaged in the reflections. The material can easily be read at the beginning of a busy day or in the evening when there is more time and leisure for thought.Moses and the King (I Can Read! #My First Shared Reading)
By Various Authors. 1998
Sent by God to free the slaves in Egypt, Moses bargains with the King to let God’s people go. The…
King says no, so God sends horrible plagues, diseases, and hardships. Finally the King says the people can go free and follow Moses. But when they get to the Red Sea, the King and his army are chasing them. How will God help them now? Find out in this My First I Can Read book.