Download or read book Overcoming Barriers to Church Growth written by Michael Fletcher and published by Bethany House. This book was released on 2009-08 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Proven strategies for growing churches by overcoming natural barriers to growth created by various leadership dynamics, now in paperback.
Download or read book How to Break Growth Barriers written by Carl F. George and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2017-04-04 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some churches grow rapidly, only to hit a ceiling. Other churches have experienced declining or static attendance--many of them for decades. Frustrated pastors and church leaders want growth methods that work, but without adding to pastoral fatigue. How to Break Growth Barriers argues that growth comes when effective leadership and lay-empowerment skills work hand in hand. This requires a shift of focus from the shepherd as the primary caregiver to shepherd as developer and coach of many caregivers. The authors show pastors how to communicate a vision for the future and then how to lead the congregation into the paradigms necessary for potentially limitless growth. The strategies found in this book are not only tried and true, and taken from a biblical perspective of a "harvest" vision. They're also newly updated to reflect our changing culture, including helpful charts and checklists for self-evaluation.
Download or read book The Everychurch Guide to Growth written by Elmer L. Towns and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 1998-08-01 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A growing church is a living church, but much of the attention in church growth today is focused on making big churches bigger. This encouraging new book shows members of small and medium-sized congregations how to revive and expand their ministries as well. Churches of every size tend to plateau in attendance and never break free of their self-imposed limitations or 'growth barriers'. This book gives detailed, practical instructions for breaking through those barriers to new levels of impact and service in the community. The EveryChurch Guide to Growth rallies church leaders and members to develop plans for strength and solid growth in the future.
Download or read book Overcoming the 7 Obstacles to Spiritual Growth written by Dwight Carlson and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2006 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Carlson identifies the seven obstacles to spiritual growth and discusses the primary stages of growth to show readers how to look forward to an extraordinary life by totally embracing the completed work of Christ.
Download or read book Communicating for a Change written by Andy Stanley and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 2008-08-19 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When You Talk, Are People Changed? Whether you speak from the pulpit, podium, or the front of a classroom, you don’t need much more than blank stares and faraway looks to tell you you’re not connecting. Take heart before your audience takes leave! You can convey your message in the powerful, life-changing way it deserves to be told. An insightful, entertaining parable that’s an excellent guide for any speaker, Communicating for a Change takes a simple approach to delivering effectively. Join Pastor Ray as he discovers that the secrets to successful speaking are parallel to the lessons a trucker learns on the road. By knowing your destination before you leave (identifying the one basic premise of your message), using your blinkers (making transitions obvious), and implementing five other practical points, you’ll drive your message home every time! “Long ago, in a galaxy far, far away…” “Once upon a time…” “In the beginning…” Great stories capture and hold an audience’s attention from start to finish. Why should it be any different when you stand up to speak? In Communicating for a Change, Andy Stanley and Lane Jones offer a unique strategy for communicators seeking to deliver captivating and practical messages. In this highly creative presentation, the authors unpack seven concepts that will empower you to engage and impact your audience in a way that leaves them wanting more. “Whether you are a senior pastor with weekly teaching responsibilities or a student pastor who has bern charged with engaging the hearts and minds of high school students, this book is a must-read.” -Bill Hybels, Senior pastor, Willow Creak Community Church “A very practical resource for every biblical communicator who wants to go from good to great.” -Ed Young, Senior pastor, Fellowship Church, Grapevine, Texas “To communicate effectively, you have to connect. Andy has been connecting with people for years, and now he’s sharing his insights with the rest of us.” -Jeff Foxworthy, Comedian Story Behind the Book Andy Stanley and Lane Jones are on staff at one of America ’s largest churches, North Point Community. Leaders of thousands of people, they regularly speak in front of large groups. They also listen to numerous speakers and know the disastrous effects of a poorly delivered message. This book is the result of their efforts to make public speaking—one of the most common fear-inducing activities known to mankind—simple, easy, and even enjoyable, so that God’s messages will readily produce the life-changing results they should.
Download or read book Strategies for Sunday School Growth written by George Edgerly and published by . This book was released on 1983-08 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Building Blocks for Sunday School Growth written by Bo Prosser and published by Smyth & Helwys Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2002 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building Blocks for Sunday School Growth are at your fingertips. These six building blocks: Vision, Balance, Leadership, Relevant Teaching, Receptivity and Inclusion, and Outreach and Inreach, will help you develop an intentional vision and plan for spiritual and numerical growth. The authors contend that failure to pay attention to the infrastructure in these six areas can lead to a decline in the quality of your Sunday school. However, by focusing on these six building blocks, you will re-energize your leaders and allow your Sunday school to grow and develop. As you gain a renewed perspective on the potential of Sunday school, you will notice an increase in energy, both spiritual and numerical. The critics are wrong--Sunday school is not dead! Strengthening these six areas of your organization can lead to a renewed Bible Teaching Ministry. Your Sunday school can grow, and as the Sunday school grows, so, too, will the church.
Download or read book The Book of Church Growth written by Thom S. Rainer and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 1998-09-01 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Church Growth Movement has divided devout Christians. Even though Rainer is an advocate, his aim here is to present an objective view of the movement--its history, the theology associated with it, and the principles which seem to separate churches that grow from those that don't.
Download or read book Growing an Evangelistic Sunday School written by Kenneth S. Hemphill and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 1989 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains techniques for growing an evangelistic Sunday school.
Download or read book How To Boost Your Church Attendance written by Jack Hyles and published by Jack Hyles Library. This book was released on 2023-05-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In How to Boost Your Church Attendance, you’ll find an outline that helped him as he worked to reach Hammond, IN through First Baptist Church. The methods and practices in this book are proven and can help your church grow.
Download or read book Sunday School That Really Works Responds and Excels written by Steve R. Parr and published by Kregel Ministry. This book was released on 2013-12-10 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Product contains Sunday School That Really Works, Sunday School That Really Responds, and Sunday School That Really Excels by Steve R. Parr.
Download or read book Radical Small Groups written by David Slamp and published by Made For Success Publishing. This book was released on 2014-06-25 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FINALLY, a book that takes you beyond programs and spells out exactly how to put spiritual growth on steroids in your church. Here is an exciting way to think synergistically and dramatically accelerate authentic life change. There has never been a book more urgent to read than this one in our impersonal society and spiritually impoverished world. Radical Small Groups is a cutting edge resource to bring vitality to your group and transformation to your church! The foundational concept here is that small groups should be an intrigal part of a dynamic approach to ministry, not an isolated program. The result? A powerful synergism between Sunday school, worship, Bible studies, and small groups all producing true life change! Bring true vitality to your group or church with the biblical principles taught here. No other book will give you such a comprehensive and practical vision of the Great Commission to, "make disciples". If you read only one book this year to add purpose to your life, and life in your church, this is the one! Whether you are starting a group, beginning a small group ministry, or want to take existing groups to a new level, this revolutionary book is a must read! In this book you will be challenged to: Develop dynamic and healthy small group Gain a new vision to accelerate community in your church See how to develop a vital transformational mall group ministry Think outside the box for radical life change! "If you want to travel fast, go alone. If you want to travel far, go together." ~African Proverb
Download or read book S D Butcher s Pioneer History of Custer County written by Solomon Devore Butcher and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sunday School That Really Excels written by Steve Parr and published by Kregel Ministry. This book was released on 2013-06-13 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adult Sunday school can effectively increase the health of a church, and foster community and spiritual formation among its participants. Sunday School That Really Excels is a revealing look at actual churches with adult fellowships that not only survive but thrive. No matter the setting or challenges facing your church, this book is highly encouraging and practical. Various authors contribute chapters that blend an illustration of an excellent existing Sunday school ministry with scriptural support and leadership principles to enhance your own church's ministry. Chapters are devoted to particular situations faced by many churches, such as Sunday school in a rural setting; on the heels of a crisis; in a multicultural community; among transition to small groups; revitalizing a long-established ministry; and many others. Sunday school expert Steve Parr brings together lessons from the best of the best so that all Sunday school ministries can excel!
Download or read book Jewish Education in New York City written by Alexander Mordecai Dushkin and published by New York : The Bureau of Jewish Education. This book was released on 1918 with total page 606 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 101 Sunday School Activities on a Tiny Budget written by Martha Maeda and published by Martha Maeda. This book was released on 2010-10-09 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can you connect the children in your class to a source of spiritual strength that will support them through difficult situations, family problems, peer pressure, and the extreme competitiveness they will encounter in the academic, social and business worlds? How can you as a Christian adult share with your students the experiences, the fulfillment and the blessings that have come to you through your life of faith?This book will help you plan and implement a complete and rewarding Sunday school experience for children of any age. Whether you are a seasoned teacher or an inexperienced beginner, you will find valuable suggestions for: * organizing your time* customizing and teaching a Christian curriculum* managing your class* creating bonds of friendship* fostering spiritual and personal growth* delighting and entertaining your students so that they will want to keep coming back. You will find more than 100 age-appropriate projects and activities that can be carried out with a minimum of preparation time and expense. Learn about the many resources available to you at little or no cost. Detailed instructions explain how to use your computer and the Internet to create lessons and games that will capture your students' interest. Links to all the websites referenced in this book, printable downloads of worksheets and patterns, and even more ideas area are available on a companion blog, Sunday School Activities (http: //maedam.wordpress.com).As a Sunday school teacher you are providing a valuable service to your students and to their families. You may be the single greatest influence outside the family, shepherding a child into maturity and personal fulfillment. The person who benefits the most will probably be yourself; the more you invest in your class, the more spiritual nourishment you will discover for yourself, and the closer you will come to God in your daily life.
Download or read book Effective Evangelistic Churches written by Thom S. Rainer and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 1996-07-15 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part research project, part detective story, this book presents results from the most comprehensive study of successful churches in history. These 586 churches across America all excel in winning new souls for Christ, and have a remarkable range of things in common. Some stereotypes are shattered, some results are astonishing, and everything is written in a readable, non-technical style.-- Includes churches with at least one baptism per 19 members annually-- Churches range from 60 to 6,000 in membership; more than 2/3 claim 100-499 members-- Reveals the seven evangelism tools most important to successful churches-- Discusses popular misconceptions about church location, size, event evangelism and more
