Download or read book The Way Church Was Meant To Be A Roadmap for the Worldwide Exodus Out of Traditional Church written by Terry Stanley and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2007-10-01 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A roadmap for the millions of people coming out of traditional church and meeting in simpler ways. The author has 18 years experience meeting outside of traditional church. Topics include Biblical pastors, why "going to church" is not in the Bible, how to meet, why home churches don't survive, common pitfalls in home church, how to start, the essence of church life, tithing, and church leadership and government.

Download or read book The Joy of the Gospel written by Pope Francis and published by Image. This book was released on 2014-10-07 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect gift! A specially priced, beautifully designed hardcover edition of The Joy of the Gospel with a foreword by Robert Barron and an afterword by James Martin, SJ. “The joy of the gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus… In this Exhortation I wish to encourage the Christian faithful to embark upon a new chapter of evangelization marked by this joy, while pointing out new paths for the Church’s journey in years to come.” – Pope Francis This special edition of Pope Francis's popular message of hope explores themes that are important for believers in the 21st century. Examining the many obstacles to faith and what can be done to overcome those hurdles, he emphasizes the importance of service to God and all his creation. Advocating for “the homeless, the addicted, refugees, indigenous peoples, the elderly who are increasingly isolated and abandoned,” the Holy Father shows us how to respond to poverty and current economic challenges that affect us locally and globally. Ultimately, Pope Francis demonstrates how to develop a more personal relationship with Jesus Christ, “to recognize the traces of God’s Spirit in events great and small.” Profound in its insight, yet warm and accessible in its tone, The Joy of the Gospel is a call to action to live a life motivated by divine love and, in turn, to experience heaven on earth. Includes a foreword by Robert Barron, author of Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of the Faith and James Martin, SJ, author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage

Download or read book The New Exodus written by Ph. D. Richard Joseph Krejcir and published by . This book was released on 2008-03 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you willing to take an honest look at some of the real reasons why people are not coming to your church, while others are leaving? Are you crying out to God asking why things are not going right in your church? Are you dealing with apathy and hurt? Is your church on the path of self-destruction and ineffectiveness? Are people lining up for war in various factions and sides while conflict and discontent are running amok? Are some people gossiping while others are being ignored? Is Christ outside knocking on your door, but not getting in? Or, perhaps you are worse off, thinking everything is OK, when in fact, it is not. For this reason, I dare to ask, "Why are people not going to Church?" What are the real reasons behind it, and what can we do about it? The New Exodus is about our Christian society and the world, both for whose values are changing for the worse. We should expect the world's values to decline, but the Church's too? I believe we need to save the Church from itself by refocusing to the true call that Christ gave us: that of glorifying Christ so we can know Him more and make Him known more. It is my prayer that this book can offer you some help both from God's Word and from some personal experience too.

Download or read book Out of Exodus written by Darryl W. Stephens and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2018-05-02 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biblical and progressive. Mainline and charismatic. Faithful and questioning. This book is not what you think it is. The story of the Exodus is told in parallel with testimonies, sermons, and personal reflections from a congregation in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, challenging the reader to a journey of faith. Along the way, it becomes clear that open and affirming ministry transcends LGBTQIA+ inclusion. It is also about race relations, poverty, generational change, divorce, immigration, and any other human-created barrier to loving God and neighbor. Tools for the journey. Finding a new voice amid profound social change is a difficult and vitally important task. Many congregations and entire denominations are in the process of figuring out how to express a new voice of faith, particularly in our understanding of sexuality and gender. Christians are experiencing nothing less than a holy disruption caused by the Spirit among us. The book concludes with a discussion of challenges to community and ministry. Helpful appendices provide congregational resources and discussion questions for group study. The stories in this book include experiences of and with persons in many denominational settings: Roman Catholic, Unitarian-Universalist, Presbyterian Church in Taiwan, Metropolitan Community Church, United Church of Christ, United Brethren, Church of the Brethren, Society of Friends (Quakers), and United Methodist. This is truly an ecumenical journey.

Download or read book The Global House Church Movement written by Rad Zdero and published by William Carey Publishing. This book was released on 2004-06-01 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A major church shift is happening all around the world. God is once again bringing back the power and simplicity of New Testament style Christianity. The Lord is raising up the global house church movement. Do you want to reach your friends and your nation with an approach to church life and church planting that is biblical and effective? If so, read this book.

Download or read book The Global House Church Movement written by Rad Zdero and published by William Carey Library. This book was released on 2004 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A major church shift is happening all around the world. God is once again bringing back the power and simplicity of New Testament style Christianity. The Lord is raising up the global house church movement. Do you want to reach your friends and your nation with an approach to church life and church planting that is biblical and effective? If so, read this book.

Download or read book The Church in the Wilderness written by Carla Swafford Works and published by Mohr Siebeck. This book was released on 2014 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much attention has been devoted to Paul's quotations from the Old Testament, but little attention has been given to Paul's use of biblical narratives. The most extensive use of scripture in 1 Corinthians involves an allusion to Israel's exodus (10:1-22), which contains only one quotation (1 Cor 10:7). Since there is much debate on how to identify scriptural allusions, Carla Works examines two passages where there is overwhelming scholarly consensus regarding the presence of exodus imagery: 1 Corinthians 5:6-8 and 10:1-22. These passages, therefore, provide an ideal place to consider how Paul is using Israel's exodus traditions to instruct a predominantly non-Jewish congregation. The author argues that the exodus tradition, a tradition used to bolster Israel's identity and to teach Israel about the identity of God, is reinterpreted by Paul in light of Christ and is employed to foster the identity formation of the Corinthians as the church of "one God and one Lord" (1 Cor 8:6).

Download or read book Lost in America written by Thomas T. Clegg and published by Flagship Church Resources. This book was released on 2001 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lost in America helps inspire Christians to think and behave as missionaries here in North America. It help encourage and challenge church members to change the way they think of evangelism and begin reaching out to people in their communities. Includes practical advice and steps for churches to take towards lasting change.

Download or read book The Exodus Principle written by Gary L. McIntosh and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 1995 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Church growth expert Gary McIntosh explores the critical need of churches to serve both members and visitors as valued, respected guests in God's house. It is only by extending the hand of sincere Christian hospitality, both inside and outside the church, that congregations can continue to grow.--provided by the publisher.

Download or read book Preparing for Revival written by Andrew James Stuart and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-12-28 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Satan has set taskmasters in our government and in our churches to put Christians to work for his agenda rather than God's. The results have been increased immorality worldwide, as well as the majority of Christians being under bondage to sin. While many may disagree, I believe the spiritual condition of the majority of the Church is the same as the condition of the Israelites in bondage in Egypt. The only way to overcome this is through spiritual revival: bringing the Church back to The Cross and the Power of the Holy Spirit. We need people to start standing up and proclaiming "Let My People Go!"

Download or read book The Church for Others and The Church for the World written by World Council of Churches. Department on Studies in Evangelism. Western European Working Group and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Exodus written by David Campbell and published by . This book was released on 2022-05-02 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Second Exodus written by William Kinney and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-03-04 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the last few years, while studying the gospels; I began to see (within the real life ministry of Jesus) a number of allegories being projected onto end time prophecy. These allegories became a clue, to be used in solving a puzzle. This was unique in my own experience of studying the scriptures, and very intriguing. The Book of Revelation has always posed a mystery to the reader. But the closer we get to the start of the Tribulation, the more this book calls out to the family of God to be understood. There's been much speculation made in the past regarding the last days; such as, the rebuilding of Solomon's temple, the Battle of Armageddon, who are the 144,000, and when is the rapture of the Saints. In my estimation, much of it was premature. I hope to show you, by use of the scriptures, that Jesus has made a way to escape all the things that are surely coming to pass. According to the promise of our Messiah, there is a group of believers who are going to be removed from this plane of existence at the beginning of the great Tribulation. "And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write, 'These things says He who is holy, He who is true, "He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens": "I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name….Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth Rev 3:7-10 NKJVAfter this promise is made to the believers in Philadelphia, Jesus addresses the Church at Laodicea, which is usually referred to as the “Lukewarm church.” In contrast to the Church at Philadelphia; this church sits behind a closed door, with Jesus standing on the outside, knocking on the door to be let in (Rev 3:20-21 NKJV). They don't see the door that Christ has opened for the Philadelphia believers. They are satisfied with the things of this world, and their leadership lacks vision concerning the signs of the times (Matt 16:3). Jesus appeals to each member of this congregation on a one to one basis; “If any (single) person hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me."The scriptures reveal that those who do not leave with the Philadelphia believers will come out of the Tribulation in intervals; as indicated in the original syntax of the text; by the (Greek) future progressive tense (in Revelation Chapter Seven). This progression terminates at the mid point of the Tribulation when those who remain, are caught up to be with Christ forever. This why Jesus admonished us to; Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass (the Great Tribulation), and to stand before the Son of man. Luke 21:36 KJV. There were two disciples of John the Baptist, who one day heard John say, “Behold the lamb of God.” After hearing those words, they began to follow Jesus. Then Jesus turned, and seeing them following, said to them, "What do you seek?" John 1:38 NKJVThat question is the same one he asking all believers right now, in a deepest and most personal way, “What do you seek?”They said to Him, "Rabbi" (Teacher), "where are You staying?" He said to them, Come and see. John 1:38-39 NKJVThese two disciples heard the testimony of John the Baptist (concerning Jesus), and then heard Jesus speak, they believed in him and followed him. This left them with only one thing to seek - the place where Jesus lives. I pray that each one of us will come to this same place in our walk with Christ; where there's only one thing left to seek – the place where he lives.

Download or read book Leading Across Cultures written by James E. Plueddemann and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2012-10-04 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Missiologist James E. Plueddemann presents a roadmap for crosscultural leadership development in the global church. With keen understanding of current research on cultural dynamics, he integrates theology with leadership theory to apply biblical insights to practical issues in world mission.

Download or read book Together on the Way written by World Council of Churches. Assembly and published by World Council of Churches. This book was released on 1999 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meeting every seven years, the assembly is the highest governing body of the World Council of Churches, to which all member churches are entitled to send delegates. The assembly receives reports on the work of the WCC during the preceding period, sets broad guidelines for the next seven years and elects from its membership a central committee to govern the Council until its next assembly. This volume includes the texts of the major addresses and of documents adopted by the delegates at the Eighth Assembly which was held in Harare in 1998. Also contained are summaries of discussions in plenary sessions and the revised WCC constitution and rules, as well as lists of assembly participants, the new central committee, and WCC member churches and associated councils. The report begins with an introduction to and analysis of this significant ecumenical event.

Download or read book On the Way to Fuller Koinonia written by Thomas F. Best and published by World Council of Churches. This book was released on 1994 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the Way to Fuller Koinonia - Official Report of the Fifth World Conference on Faith & Order

Download or read book Intergenerational Christian Formation written by Holly Catterton Allen and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2023-06-13 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts." —Psalm 145:4 Most churches and faith communities segment their ministries by age and generation. In some congregations, people may never interact with those of other ages. But it was not always so. Throughout biblical tradition and the majority of history, communities of faith included people of all ages together in corporate worship, education, and ministry. The church was not just multigenerational; it was intergenerational, with the whole church together as one family and people of all ages learning from one another in common life. The process of becoming Christlike does not happen alone, and intergenerational faith communities are designed for Christian formation. All generations are gifted parts of the body, and churches need all the parts. In this comprehensive text, Holly Allen, Christine Lawton, and Cory Seibel offer a complete framework for intentional intergenerational Christian formation. They provide the theoretical foundations for intergenerationality, showing how learning and spiritual formation are better accomplished through intergenerational contexts. Then the authors give concrete guidance for intergenerational praxis on how worship, learning, community, and service can all be achieved intergenerationally. Case studies of intergenerational congregations provide models for how a culture of intergenerationality can be created in local churches. This second edition has been revised and updated throughout with new empirical research, intergenerational spiritual practices, and Gen Z realities, with fresh stories of intergenerational formation both in the US and around the world. Discover the riches of intergenerational ministry, and let all generations commend the works of God to one another.