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"Resilience" has become something of a buzzword in recent years, especially in the field of member care, but what is it? This book aims to answer this and other important questions. Part 1 evaluates over forty years of resilience research, exploring how the concept has been understood in different contexts and what it looks like in the context of cross-cultural mission. Part 2 reviews methods used for assessing resilience and suggests different means...
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Find God's vision for your job.Reclaim God's vision for your life.Many Christians fall victim to one of two main problems when it comes to work: either they are idle in their work, or they have made an idol of it. Both of these mindsets are deadly misunderstandings of how God intends for us to think about our employment.In The Gospel at Work, Sebastian Traeger and Greg Gilbert unpack the powerful ways in which the gospel can transform how we do what...
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The leaders you develop today will determine your ministry's future.
If you want your ministry to reach its maximum potential, all that God wants for you, it is essential that you develop strong leaders. In Amplified Leadership, "pastor's coach" Dan Reiland gives you a proven process for developing new leaders that are established spiritually and trained practically. Not just a checklist of things you should do, Amplified Leadership provides an intentional...
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Reclaim God's vision for your life.
Many Christians fall victim to one of two main problems when it comes to work: either they are idle in their work, or they have made an idol of it. Both of these mindsets are deadly misunderstandings of how God intends for us to think about our employment.
In The Gospel at Work, Sebastian Traeger and Greg Gilbert unpack the powerful ways in which the gospel can transform how we do what we do, releasing us from...
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Do you want to be an enduring and endearing leader? Do you long to use the transforming love God has poured into your heart to influence the lives of others? Then you want to be a Jesus-hearted woman! The Jesus-Hearted Woman is Jodi Detricks personal guide to help you become a dynamic and delightful leader. Through her many years of leadership experiences, biblical illustrations, and intriguing anecdotes, she encourages you to lead with confidence...
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It's happening everywhere. Women are looking for ways to grow and use the God-given leadership gifts they know are in them-and despite the obstacles, opportunities abound. What would it take to not only endure as a woman who leads, but to influence in a way that is endearing-that is Jesus-hearted? When it comes to leadership, Jodi Detrick believes this: if you have the heart, you can learn the skills. The Jesus-Hearted Woman is her guide to helping...
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Is bigger always better?
It's not often that we hear the virtues of the small. Our culture teaches that bigger is better-and that includes church ministry and preaching, too. But what if rather than swinging for the fences, preachers focused on improving their sermons through small habits, practices, and exercises? What if smaller is better?
In a world where "small" isn't always celebrated, Jonathan T. Pennington provides Small Preaching, a short...
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Christian professionals, through their daily work, have important roles in God's mission. However, little empirical research has been done to understand their journey to connect their daily work with God's. If the church of Jesus Christ is to have the transformational impact that the world needs then we must better understand our vocations from a biblical and missional perspective. In this thorough study, Dr. Sutrisna Harjanto explores the formational...
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The purposes of this book are to focus on faith-based, development with a particular emphasis on the question of power, to deal with the dark sides and the positive sides of power and partnership and how the two interact, to present relevant case studies on the topic, from some of the world religions, and to publish new material and insights on the interdisciplinary debate on the topic. The book thus aims to fill a vacuum in the general discourse...
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Though some conflict in the church may be normal, there are some types of conflict which are abnormal and abusive. Within some congregations there are personalities who seek to unsettle the relationship between minister and congregation. In this engaging and useful book, G. Lloyd Rediger offers strategies to prevent abuse, support clergy, and to build healthier congregations.
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The discussion of prophets can evoke a range of emotions from mysterious and spooky to excited or even cynical. So many things about modern-day prophets are unknown or even assumed. In this booklet, we will discuss these things at length. We will review the modern-day prophets in their operation. We will also compare this with the work of biblical prophets in the Old and New Testaments.
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YOU AND GOD ARE AN UNSTOPPABLE FORCE FOR GOOD! What could God do in and through you if you truly understood the power and authority God shares with you as His beloved adopted child? As you learn about God's immense power and authority, you discover your own. The Holy Spirit-You will learn about the third person of the Trinity. What He does, how to sense Him, and how to cooperate with your indwelling Helper for your destined calling. The Creator-You...
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Leadership is, inherently, a management of tensions. The individual and (or versus!) community. Inclusions and boundaries. Structure and creativity. Each pulls at the other-helpfully at times, harmfully at other times, and always with complexity. Leadership scholar and author Sarah B. Drummond provides a framework for leading tension, intentionally, especially within religious communities and institutions.
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Imagine walking alongside Jesus as He teaches Peter. What priceless treasures could be learned from the Lord's teachings! In this multiple-award winning Christian study, author James Callen gives an in-depth look into biblical accounts of interactions between Jesus and Peter to glean life-changing spiritual growth applications for today's follower of Christ. Ideal for either personal or group Bible Study, every chapter extracts dynamic principles...
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Are you a minister who is questioning whether you are walking in the will of God for your life? Are you even uncertain of your calling, unsure if God has placed you where you are? Perhaps you have not used your gift well because you genuinely can't seem to overcome the challenges of ministry? In The Minister Shown Approved, esteemed Bible teacher Dr. William F. Kumuyi shares from a lifetime of ministry experience about how to fulfill the destiny to...
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"How do I lead well?" "Where do I start?" "Who can help me?"
Every day, God is placing the next generation of leaders in the church and the marketplace. If you're one of these new leaders and you're asking these kinds of questions...then you're asking the right ones.
If you're ready for some answers, then this book is for you.
In Primed To Lead, Chris Warszawski offers biblical principles, practical habits, and effective strategies that will encourage...
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The wise King Solomon gives us this proverb: "Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve before kings" (Prov 22:29). This book won't ensure that you and your professional skills end up meeting kings, but it will show how you and your training can be planted among unreached people abroad. By taking a job in your field of expertise, you gain far more than a paycheck; rather, a network of relationships with colleagues and neighbors. In doing...
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Have you found fulfillment in life?
When you look at a plate, cup, or fork, you realize each has been designed and created for a different purpose. What if you could look into the mind and heart of God and see just how you have been designed and created? If you truly knew you were a "plate, cup, or fork," you would be freed from trying to be someone you are not, and free to live your life with greater faithfulness, fruitfulness, and fulfillment......
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