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"This book is a compelling argument for Christianity that equips believers like never before. The goal of God's Not Dead: Evidence for God in an Age of Uncertainty is straightforward: to help readers develop "a faith that is real and credible--and strong enough to help others find faith in God." To that end, Rice Broocks outlines a roadmap that guides seekers to acknowledge the most basic truths of Christianity: There is overwhelming and exciting...
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Moving Mountains shows you how to experience the power of daily prayer, learn the major types of prayers--including those of intervention, consecration, warfare, and healing--and to discover the intimacy of the cry of the heart prayer, listening prayer, and praying Scripture--
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Durante 21 años, serví en Chile como misionero, enseñando en un seminario y plantando iglesias. Al iniciar iglesias nuevas, se vio la necesidad de recursos para la capacitación de nuevos líderes, no solamente para aumentar su conocimiento bíblico y teológico, que es absolutamente esencial, sino también para desarrollar sus capacidades en los aspectos prácticos del ministerio y para ayudarles a crecer espiritualmente.
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History recounts that the least memorable period for Christian higher education had been from 1920 to 1960 when numerous church-affiliated institutions followed the state universities and elite private institutions in the movement toward secularization. Research indicates that significant numbers of colleges begin with a Christ-centered mission but change their original intent to quasi-secularization or secularization.
This book examines the mission...
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Transcending Generations is a guide for church leaders seeking to communicate and collaborate with adults of all ages-beyond generations. In this new guide to being and doing church, sociologist and culture critic Meredith Gould focuses on issues shared by people of faith, regardless of chronological age, psychosocial development, or generational cohort. In short, easy-to-read chapters and with her characteristic wit, Gould challenges readers to think...
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Comment savoir si nos programmes d'études théologiques contribuent bien à la croissance de l'Église ? Est-il possible de mesurer et d'évaluer le résultat et l'impact de la formation théologique, à la fois sur l'Église et sur la société environnante ? Comment s'assurer que nos formations préparent bien les diplômés à exercer leur ministère dans leur contexte ? Dans un monde pluraliste où les diplômés d'institutions théologiques...
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À travers le monde émergent, la formation théologique évangélique connaît actuellement une croissance sans précédent. L'une des tendances les plus importantes de cette croissance est l'émergence progressive de programmes de doctorat évangéliques. Après une rencontre majeure à Beyrouth en 2010, le Conseil International de la Formation Théologique Évangélique (ICETE) a décidé de développer des ressources pour soutenir les écoles...
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Theological education is a vital aspect of Christian mission. The training of evangelical doctoral students in theological subject areas is therefore an important part of the mission of God. This handbook presents doctoral supervision as a task involving both academic and spiritual formation. Designed to be practical and relevant, and to encourage self-reflection at both individual and institutional levels, it combines theological foundations with...
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Assessment of the impact of theological education has always been a challenge. In a pluralistic world where graduates are ministering in greatly varying contexts and cultures, theological education has to be context sensitive and relevant. It is no longer enough to ensure that students have mastered core theological concepts and truths, have biblical knowledge, and some basic ministry skills. The impact of a theological institution is measured by...
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A 'second reformation' in global theology is currently taking place. In the Majority World, evangelical theological education is growing rapidly and increasing its global impact. Scholars are applying the fruits of their research in Biblical and theological fields to their contexts to serve the needs of theological students and churches and their leaders. One of the most significant trends within this growth of global theological education is the...
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La formation théologique est une dimension clé de la mission chrétienne. Encadrer des doctorants dans les disciplines théologiques constitue donc une partie importante de la mission de Dieu. Ce livre présente la supervision doctorale comme une tâche impliquant à la fois une formation académique et spirituelle. Conçu comme un guide pratique et pertinent, il a pour but d'encourager la réflexion personnelle sur les plans individuel et institutionnel....
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An excellent supplemental confirmation resource, or meaningful confirmation or graduation gift, Words for the Journey: Letters to Our Teenagers About Life and Faith, first published in 2003, is an original collection of letters written by Martin Copenhaver and Anthony Robinson to their teenagers. They discuss a wide variety of topics - God, church, Bible, vocation, relationships, difficult matters, faith, doubt, prayer, sex, abortion, race, and homosexuality...
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This book draws from the examples of God, that of Jesus Christ and of others like Joseph, Moses, Joshua, and Paul, who had been called into leadership, as recorded in the Bible, in order to show good leadership approaches, styles, best leadership practices, and the underlying guiding principles that today's leaders need to embrace in order to become more effective in their leadership roles.
The author proves through the citation of relevant biblical...
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And with those fear-crushing, hope-laden words, the survivors pull themselves up from the sand and begin to build.
What does a community built on hope look like? Not a wishful-thinking kind of hope the world offers, but the hope we read of in the Bible? Christian hope is defined as a "confident expectation" and "happy anticipation." It's a hope we have because we know we're going home-that rescue is coming.
Hope Island is a 13-chapter exploration...
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Helping the next generation live for Christ
As Christian adolescents develop into adults, they face unique questions and challenges. But this stage of life also provides unique opportunities for all who care about the spiritual flourishing of the next generation. Created in partnership with the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center, Formation for Mission empowers those who interact with teenagers and young adults. Gathering wisdom from a diverse variety...
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Discovery Teaching Like Jesus critiques the current assumptions, models, and delivery methods of adult religious education. Based on a constructivist theory, it examines the unique ways in which Jesus proclaimed his message to followers and then applies that to current teaching practices in religious settings. It focuses on adult learning theory (andragogy) and transformative learning while applying the discovery teaching methods in adult spiritual...
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We all agree that the community needs to be involved in the RCIA. So we make bulletin and Mass announcements explaining the rites and the RCIA process, hoping the parishioners will "get" their responsibility to initiate these seekers. Then, although catechumens, candidates, sponsors, and team members form a tight-knit community, parishioners still wonder who these people are with their rituals that make the Mass long and most of the newly initiated...
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Feedback and evaluation, both of oneself and by others, are the lifeblood of a successful ministry experience. In A Guide to Theological Reflection, experienced practical ministry professors Jim Wilson and Earl Waggoner introduce the processes and tools of theological reflection for ministry.
Effective evaluation includes critique and potential course correction for the honest and willing minister, as well as positive affirmation of how one's desires...
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The contexts in which theological schools operate is changing rapidly, presenting CEOs, administrators, faculty, and governing bodies with new challenges. How can theological schools adapt to these changing contexts while maintaining missional clarity? What role do each of these groups of actors play in this process? This publication describes the experience of four theological schools and presents some practical suggestions for how they can adapt...
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Most Christian college students separate their academic life from church attendance, Bible study, and prayer. Too often discipleship of the mind is overlooked if not ignored altogether. In this lively and enlightening book, two authors who are experienced in college youth ministry show students how to be faithful in their studies, approaching education as their vocation. This revised edition of the well-received The Outrageous Idea of Academic Faithfulness...
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