Download or read book Field Guide to United States Congregations written by Cynthia Woolever and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the results of the major Congregational Life Survey, this book is the first comprehensive portrait of congregational life in the United States at the start of the 21st century. Charts and graphs.
Download or read book A Field Guide to U S Congregations written by Cynthia Woolever and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the results of a major Congregational Life Survey, this book is the first comprehensive portrait of congregational life in the United States at the start of the 21st century. Charts and graphs.
Download or read book Beyond the Ordinary written by Cynthia Woolever and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking an intricate look at vitality and health in congregations based on information gathered from the 2001 U.S. Congregational Life Survey, the authors conclude that congregations have ten strengths, and that by building upon these strengths, congregations can transform their futures.
Download or read book Family Ministry Field Guide written by Timothy Paul Jones and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Scripture calls parents to train their children in the faith and to nurture their children's souls. Yet few parents actively engage in their children's spiritual development. How can churches best equip families to engage in their divine calling to disciple their children? Family ministry expert Dr. Timothy Paul Jones guides church leaders to develop a ministry system that equips parents to be the primary faith-trainers in their children's lives, moving beyond mere programming into a deeper spiritual life at home, within the church, and beyond. This resource is for leaders in the trenches--those who: see parents disengaging from their children's spiritual development; see too many students leave for college and drop out of church; have heard of 'family ministry, ' and just want to know more; or are frustrated with programmed ministries that fail to produce results. Based on solid research, this field guide unpacks how real-life churches can narrow the gap between present reality and the biblical ideal of faith-nurturing families"--Publisher description.
Download or read book A Field Guide for the Missional Congregation written by Rick Rouse and published by Augsburg Fortress Pub. This book was released on 2008 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The roster of books on leadership is full of high theoryand grand expositions of biblical principles. But there isprecious little practical advice for regular peoplecommitted to releasing positive change within their localchurches. Here one of the church's foremosttheoreticians and one of its most accomplishedtransformational leaders combine strengths to clarifyboth how sound congregational transformation can beaccomplished by regular folks and the very Christcenteredfoundations upon which transformation mustrest. With unflinching honesty and a deep, knowingsense for the joy that comes from Spirit-led change, theauthors guide the reader on a quest for a future churchalive with the abundant life God intended. A Field Guide to the Missional Congregation revealsseven "transformational keys," using real-life casestudies to illustrate each key. A reflective milestoneframework, including discovery questions for eachchapter, ground the book in a practical process.
Download or read book Church Militant Field Manual written by Richard M. Heilman and published by . This book was released on 2012-06-01 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: God wants you, but He wants you "strong" in His supernatural power. From the very first days of our membership in the Mystical Body of Christ, we are, in essence, commissioned officers in the Church Militant. This Church Militant Field Manual will test you in your resolve to become strong in the Lord and His mighty power. You will also learn the special operations (special ops) techniques and procedures for search and rescue missions of fallen comrades (family and friends whose faith has grown weak). Discover what it means to be "God strong."
Download or read book Giving and Getting in the Kingdom written by R. Mark Dillon and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2012-03-23 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fundraising for an organization or ministry is not merely an important task, it’s a noble one. Successful leaders must possess the theological vision to recognize the necessity of asking, the joy of giving, and the beautifully collaborative nature of advancing the kingdom. It should come as no surprise that the literal translation of the word philanthropy is “love of mankind”– and Christian philanthropy enables us to love God through loving man. Mark Dillon has spent his career interacting with hundreds of thoughtful Christian stewards, and reframing the discussion on giving. He challenges leaders to ensure their organizations and ministries are worthy of the gifts they receive. Highly practical and refreshingly candid, Giving and Getting in the Kingdom delivers much-needed perspective on the eternal significance of our earthly transactions.
Download or read book The Lutheran Handbook written by James Satter and published by Sparkhouse Congregational. This book was released on 2005-03-24 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Following Jesus is hard enough without having to navigate the rocky terrain of church culture all by yourself. The Lutheran Handbook is the indispensable companion for anyone trying to become a well-informed church-goer and have a chuckle now and then. Timeless biblical truths stand alongside everyday life situations that everyone meets, with step-by-step instructions that make the going easy" -- BACK COVER.
Download or read book A Field Guide to the English Clergy written by The Revd Fergus Butler-Gallie and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-10-04 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Ridiculously enjoyable’ Tom Holland A Book of the Year for The Times, Mail on Sunday and BBC History Magazine The ‘Mermaid of Morwenstow’ excommunicated a cat for mousing on a Sunday. When he was late for a service, Bishop Lancelot Fleming commandeered a Navy helicopter. ‘Mad Jack’ swapped his surplice for leopard skin and insisted on being carried around in a coffin. And then there was the man who, like Noah’s evil twin, tried to eat one of each of God’s creatures… In spite of all this they saw the church as their true calling. These portraits reveal the Anglican church in all its colourful madness.
Download or read book Who Runs the Church written by Zondervan, and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2009-05-26 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Churches have split and denominations have formed over the issue of church government. While many Christians can explain their church's form of rule or defend it because of its "tried and true" traditions, few people understand their church's administrative customs from a biblical perspective. Who Runs the Church? explores questions such as: What model for governing the church does the Bible provide, and is such a model given for practical or spiritual reasons? Is there room for different methods within Christianity? Or is there a right way of "doing church"? And, finally, how (and by whom) should the church be governed? Four predominant approaches to church government are presented by respected proponents: Episcopalianism - represented by Peter Toon Presbyterianism - represented by L. Roy Taylor Single-Elder Congregationalism - represented by Paige Patterson Plural-Elder Congregationalism - represented by Samuel E. Waldron As in other Counterpoints books, each view is followed by critiques from the other contributors, and its advocate then responds.
Download or read book The Kingdom Field Guide written by Brian Steele and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-05 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you ready to experience a fulfilling life as your priorities are turned upside down? The journey begins with seeking God's kingdom, hidden like a treasure. But it's hidden in plain sight, right at your feet! Get ready to discover God's life-changing kingdom in your life through tangible, memorable learning experiences. The Kingdom Field Guide ushers you into fulfillment and wholeness as God's kingdom comes--in and through you. In this hands-on Field Guide and accompanying Small Group Guide, Pastor Brian Steele will encourage you to: Seek God's kingdom--because you can't find what you aren't looking for. See God's kingdom--because it is really real. Align your life's story with God's epic story. Live out your purpose and glorify God with the smallest details of your daily life. Each chapter is equipped with "Bible Trips" to help you discover hidden riches in God's Word, "Side Trips" to help you personalize eternal truths, and engaging "Field Trips" that will open your eyes to God's kingdom all around you. This book is excellent for individual study and also includes a Small Group Guide so you can grow together with others. Are you ready to turn your life upside down for God's kingdom? Read The Kingdom Field Guide and realize the fulfillment you've been longing for in your life. Praise for The Kingdom Field Guide "This is not an ordinary book." --Bill Gaultiere, PhD, psychologist, Founder of Soul Shepherding, and author of Journey of the Soul "This is the most relevant book of our time on the realities of the kingdom of God." --Dr. Jason Hubbard, Arizona Christian University "Get ready to be ushered into the riches of Christ in ways you've never experienced before." --David Bryant, President of Proclaim Hope!, author of Christ is NOW! "A masterful job awakening our senses to the kingdom." --Candy Marballi, President of The Prayer Covenant "...It's worth every step!" --Grant Fishbook, Lead Teaching Pastor, Christ the King Community Church
Download or read book A Field Guide to Contemporary Worship written by Andy Boesenecker and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Everyone Can Do Something A Field Guide for Strategically Rallying Your Church Around the Orphaned and Vulnerable written by Jason Johnson and published by Credo House Publishers. This book was released on 2018-04-15 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We're not all called to do the same thing, but we are all capable of doing something! When it comes to serving the orphaned and vulnerable, this can be the mantra of your church and the foundation of the foster care, adoption and orphan care ministry you establish - everyone can do something! Your church has the ability to make a significant difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families. The questions are not "can" you or "should" you, but "how" can you and "what" does that need to look like? That's what this book is about. Everyone Can Do Something is a strategic field-guide specifically designed to help your church rally around caring for the orphaned and vulnerable. In it you will discover how to: Clarify your message Make the problem relatable Connect people into a community of support Develop a strategic plan Use existing discipleship mechanisms in your church Chart a clear path of ministry "next steps" Plan and promote events ...and so much more! Whether you are launching a new foster care, adoption or orphan care ministry or leading an existing one, you'll discover the principles you need to take the next best steps for your church, your ministry and the families and children you are serving. For bulk orders of 10 or more books, visit www.everyonecandosomethingbook.com. Discounts apply.
Download or read book Forest Church written by Bruce Stanley and published by Harding House Publishing, Incorporated/Anamcharabooks. This book was released on 2020-12 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brimming with insights and packed with information, this book draws you out, quite literally, into nature to experience a new, well thought through pattern of spiritual practice. Bruce Stanley gives you all the resources you'll need, both practical and theoretical, to get going with a group or on your own. The Forest Church movement begun by Bruce Stanley is gaining momentum in the UK, and has now been brought to the United States.
Download or read book An Ecumenical Field Guide For Fresh Expressions written by Michael Adam Beck and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2024-08-20 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the essentials of fresh expressions for your church. An Ecumenical Field Guide for Fresh Expressions is a practical manual for understanding and implementing Fresh Expressions for a church in any denominational setting. The Fresh Expressions movement is a new way of thinking about the local church and a new way of doing church as a congregation. It refers to new (fresh) iterations or types (expressions) of ministry, usually outside the confines of the church building. These iterations or types of ministries are formed intentionally but organically out in the community, where people are. They are based on shared activities or interests, where people are gathering already, and where the people are open to or interested in learning about Jesus. Christian people share their own stories of how Jesus is part of their lives. Often, these gatherings become regular and increasingly begin to adopt the practices of a church community, like worship, service, study, and giving. Thus, they become fresh expressions of the church from which they sprang.
Download or read book Well Ordered Living Well written by Guy Prentiss Waters and published by Reformation Heritage Books. This book was released on 2022-04-07 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why does church government matter? In this book, Guy Prentiss Waters offers a brief and accessible introduction to presbyterianism that shows how a well-ordered church fosters Christian lives lived well. In making the case that church government is critical to Christian discipleship, Waters presents an overview of the nature of the church (the body and its member) and its structures of authority (officers, assemblies, and ordination). He concludes by answering common questions people raise about church government. The book is an ideal resource for explaining the relevance of church government to the ordinary Christian’s life and service. Table of Contents: 1. Why Does Church Government Matter? 2. What Makes a Church? 3. How Is the Church Led? 4. But What about…? 5. Where Do We Go from Here? Further Reading Appendix 1: Membership Commitments Appendix 2: Presbyterian Church Polity and the Church Order of Dort
Download or read book The Honest Guide to Church Planting written by Tom Bennardo and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2019-08-13 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Church planting has become a cottage industry. National conferences, hip planting organizations, and all-in-one resource kits celebrate the thrill of pioneering a church and inspire visions of glorious victories. Yet few who respond to the call are warned what they'll actually encounter: the relentless opposition they'll endure; the eventual scattering of their entire core group; the failure of their tried-and-true, field-tested system. Here's the dirty little secret of church planting: the roadside is strewn with casualties. Many have closed their churches. Some left ministry permanently. Others abandoned the faith altogether. Church planting is at once the greatest and most grueling ministry work on earth. This book is for those toiling in the trenches, those about to bail out, and those considering jumping in. It's for the church planters laboring and struggling, seeing little movement, and wondering what they're doing wrong or why God is failing them. It's also for mother churches, planting organizations, and denominations, as a challenge to rethink and re-calibrate the way they approach and measure planting endeavors. The Honest Guide to Church Planting is a fresh and candid conversation about the challenges and joys of planting new churches. Tom Bennardo speaks the truth so that those involved in church planting can embrace a more accurate and realistic picture of what planting a church is really like; one that not only enables them to survive, but to thrive in this wondrous work.
