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My Walk With Jesus
$20.61This book documents my walk of faith, which began after giving my life to Jesus. In September 2001, I was led to record the poetic words I was given. This book incorporates three years of writing. It reveals a very intimate view of my personal relationship with the living God in journal form. I believe that it is my responsibility to share this poetry. My prayer is that this book glorifies the Lord. My hope is that it will strengthen the believer and encourage the non-believer to ask some soul-searching questions.
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Holy Donuts : Impacting Schools For Christ
$15.61Holy Donuts is a practical, legal way of getting into the schools and building rapport with the kids! If we want to see members of this younger generation experience a meaningful relationship with Jesus Christ and become productive and influential members of society with a biblical worldview, we must go to them! A session of Holy Donuts begins when each of the kids comes in, grabs a donut, and takes a seat. By using visual object lessons, the kids are able to grasp and apply the principles of the Gospel. Discussion follows, and ways they can use their faith are stressed. Sessions are short, allowing time for more than one group to participate on a given day. The concept is applicable to all grade levels. Holy Donuts: Impacting Schools for Christ gives you all the information you need to start your own outreach.
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Open The Eyes Of My Heart Lord I Want To See You
$13.73We have difficulty seeing God and hearing from God because there is so much noise around us. We need to turn down the noise inside and outside of us so we can connect with our Father. “But if from thence thou shalt seek the Lord thy God, thou shalt find him; if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul” DEUTERONOMY 4:29
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Come Unto Me
$13.73God has provided us with numerous opportunities to come to Him. We have abandoned Him and gone our own way. As a result we have denied ourselves the workings of God’s almighty power. “Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name. Ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full” JOHN 16:24
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Mystery Of Old Testament Chronology Revealed
$16.86The Mystery of Old Testament Chronology Revealed is the documentation of a scriptural study, working backward from the captivity of Judah in 587 bc. This date is the only reliable reference that is considered by scholars to be accurate, both historically and scripturally. The analysis was performed and documented working backward from the captivity of Judah using only the scriptural record. No astronomical signs, Assyrian or Egyptian dating, or other historical evidence was used for this analysis. It is believed that this study has produced an extremely accurate chronology for the era of the Divided Kingdom and a reasonably accurate chronology for the entire Old Testament. It includes dates and scriptural references for the Divided Kingdom, the United Kingdom, the Era of Judges, Exodus to Judges, and the Creation to Exodus. It should be of interest to any serious Bible student.
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Code Red : Wars Of The Heart
$19.98Codes are a part of our everyday lives. Medical, health, and emergency services use codes to identify the condition of a patient or situation. For example, Code Red indicates a fire, while Code Blue signifies cardiac or respiratory arrest. While Code Red indicates immediate danger, Code Blue indicates imminent death, both naturally and spiritually. Codes rule the world; namely geneticmorris- bar-government-moral-war and the codes of laws. Code Red applies to situations that are dangerous to one’s spiritual health and welfare. It is a warning to be alert and to take immediate action. Left unresolved, a spiritual Code Red situation can quickly become Code Blue. Both evil codes work to lead every soul unto the most deadly code of all called 666. If the church is to fulfill God’s purpose and win the lost, it must be victorious over Code Red and cleanse itself of all unrighteousness. Hosea 4:6 says that “God’s people are destroyed for the lack of knowledge.” A new heart is our best defense and only Jesus Christ can give it to us. Jesus Christ, our “heart specialist,” walked upon this earth healing all Code Red sickness and disease. He died in Code Blue but rose from the dead victoriously on the third day. His victory is our victory! We can now boldly declare war on Code Red even as it has declared war on our hearts. Let the battle begin!
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United We Stand Divided With God
$18.73As you travel along the pages, join author Dr. John Olenik as he openly shares how God worked through his life to help him gain insight from his personal as well as spiritual struggles and triumphs. He leaves nothing hidden, while shedding light on subjects most of us can relate to, but few ever talk about. By the time you reach the destination, your heart and soul will be enriched beyond overflowing.
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How To Design Implement And Interpret And Employee Survey
$34.95Employee opinion is the most important barometer of employment conditions at any company. But marshalling hundreds (or thousands) of individual perceptions into a cohesive workplace inititative demands an organized approach. McConnell presents a practical start-to-finish methodology for getting the most out of an employee opinion survey, from determining what conditions to survey to completion of follow-up procedures. Adaptable to any purpose and organization, McConnell’s proven strategies cover: * Do’s and don’ts of question design * Selecting response type (multi-choice, rating scales, etc.) * Practical methods for ensuring validity and reliability * Survey administration Additional chapters cover the nuts and bolts of implementation, communicating with employees about the survey, and how to score, group, and report survey results. Not least, this crucial book shows how to use survey results as a springboard to improved management/employee communication, working conditions, and productivity. CD-ROM included.
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What If America Were A Christian Nation Again
$14.99America is in the throes of a cultural war–one that threatens us from within and without. So-called “progressive” individuals and organizations are falsely using the words of our founding fathers to achieve the antithesis of their design for our nation. The first Americans sought freedom of religion; today we face freedom from religion. the framers of the constitution sought liberty; modern interpretations promote licentiousness. The early settlers believed in absolute morality; today’s liberals advocate relative morality. This book offers encouragement about God’s providential hand on our nation–and hope that it’s not too late to save. The authors provide a specific blueprint to preserve and restore our country to its original intent. In three section (Where We Came From, Where We Are, Where We Are Going), they offer concrete examples from history, in-depth analysis of current condition, and strategies for developing “a new birth of freedom.”
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Being A Server Today
$17.00An all-round companion for everyone involved in the ministry of serving. Servers play a key part in the celebration of the Eucharist and knowing what to do is only half the story,- how to serve in a dignified way that adds to worship and doesn’t detract from is equally important. aaThis guide includes instruction on: relating to the clergy and the congregation, and working as a team; how to cultivate one’s own spiritual space; knowing your way round the sanctuary;tools of the trade; movement, posture and processions,the Eucharist step-by-step;the liturgical year, and prayers and personal preparation for serving.
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Dead Of Night
$17.99All words fell away. I pushed myself off the path, noticing for the first time the signs of earlier passage-the matted earth, broken twigs. And I knew. My mouth turned cottony. I licked my lips, took three halting steps. My maddening, visual brain churned out pictures of colorless faces on a cold slab-Debbie Lille, victim number one; Wanda Deminger, number three . . . He’d been here. Dragged this one right where I now stumbled. I’d entered a crime scene, and I could not bear to see what lay at the end. . . .This is a story about evil.This is a story about God’s power. A string of murders terrorizes citizens in the Redding, California, area. The serial killer is cunning, stealthy. Masked by day, unmasked by night. Forensic artist Annie Kingston discovers the sixth body practically in her own back yard. Is the location a taunt aimed at her?One by one, Annie must draw the unknown victims for identification. Dread mounts. Who will be taken next? Under a crushing oppression, Annie and other Christians are driven to pray for God’s intervention as they’ve never prayed before.With page-turning intensity, Dead of Night dares to pry open the mind of evil. Twisted actions can wreak havoc on earth, but the source of wickedness lies beyond this world. Annie learns where the real battle takes place-and that a Christian’s authority through prayer is the ultimate, unyielding weapon
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Best Christmas Pageant Ever
$8.99The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, steal, smoke cigars, swear, and hit little kids. So no one is prepared when this outlaw family invades church one Sunday and decides to take over the annual Christmas pageant.
None of the Herdmans has ever heard the Christmas story before. Their interpretation of the tale — the Wise Men are a bunch of dirty spies and Herod needs a good beating — has a lot of people up in arms. But it will make this year’s pageant the most unusual anyone has seen and, just possibly, the best one ever.
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Extraordinary Faith Study Guide
$14.99Women of Faith(R) and Nelson Reference present the Women of Faith(R) Annual Workbook Series. The second in this series is Faith: Living a Life of Assurance.
With a larger format and more intense study material, this series offers more to women in their personal or group study.Throughout the course of this study, women are invited to participate in a six-week exploration of biblical faith. Written in the now familiar, friendly style of the best-selling Women of Faith(R) study guides, Faith includes engaging stories, enlightening paraphrases that make the Word of God accessible to women in every walk of life.
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Teaching The Mystery Of God To Children
$14.93This is a book of clues… clues to the awe and immensity of God that will lead children to think about, rather than “learn” about, God. Instead of teaching in the traditional sense, it provides “clues” for a shared journey toward discovering the Divine Mystery at the core of the universe.
The recent trend in Christian education has been to emphasize knowledge, and to make church school more fun and entertaining. But in our zeal to pass on the basics of the faith, we have often neglected to guide children into truly experiencing the full wonder of the almighty. We have taught them about religion, but we have not always helped them to establish a deep and meaningful relationship with God.
This book approaches the mission from a different perspective – one that identifies and reaffirms the spiritual experiences young people are already having. Each chapter suggest numerous ideas for use in classes, as well as a “Time to Reflect” section for adults to recall and meditate on their own spiritual life as children.
Teaching The Mystery Of God To Children is an essential resource for any parent or church school teacher who is interested in the spiritual development of their children.
Subjects discussed include:
* The Bible
* Art
* Symbols
* Music
* Sounds
* Movement
* Words
* Poetry
* Nature
* Sacred Space
* Koans and Miracles
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Jesus Parables Of Life (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99This six-session short-term study from Jim Moore is organized around the general theme of parables of life. Each chapter will focus on a particular parable, and will feature Dr. Moore telling readers what Jesus was saying through the parable, both to listeners of his day and to us today in our own lives. The chapters will focus on such stories as “The Laborers in the Vineyard,” “The Pharisee and the Tax Collector,” “The Weeds Among the Wheat,” “The Ten Pounds,” “Dives and Lazarus,” and “The Unmerciful Servant.” The book also includes a study guide.
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Quest For Liberation And Reconciliation
$40.00Leading contemporary theologians and scholars present essays on the themes of liberation and reconciliation in tribute to J. Deotis Roberts. The essays are divided into the following sections: Theological Reflection, Faith in Dialogue, and Shaping the Practice of Ministry. The compilation presents an interesting array of perspectives on the ways in which Christian theology, ethics, and ministry are involved in the quests for liberation and reconciliation in North America and the rest of the world.
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Singing The Lords Song In A New Land
$28.00Singing the Lord’s Song in a New Land is one of the first books to address ministry in Korean American contexts and the first from the highly regarded Valparaiso Project to explore how faith practices work differently in a racial ethnic community. The groundbreaking work identifies eight key practices of the Korean American culture: keeping the Sabbath, singing, fervent prayer, resourcing the life cycle, bearing wisdom, living as an oppressed minority, fasting, and nurturing.
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This Is My Story
$28.00African American women continue to confess their call to ministry even when they know such a confession may cause them to face criticism and even ostracism from many of the same men and women who nurtured them in the faith. In This Is My Story, thirteen successful African American women clergy tell the powerful, inspirational, and sometimes heartbreaking stories of their calls and ministerial journeys, which they experienced in the midst of anguish, uncertainty, and in many cases unfriendly leadership environments. Each of the women includes a sermon of particular importance to her.
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God At Your Wits End Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99In God at Your Wit’s End Study Guide, author and counselor Marilyn Meberg probes the corners of our minds to uncover the faulty thinking that leads to feelings of uncertainty about our faith. She then explains how God affirms and even welcomes our humanity in the midst of our brokenness as she guides us through question and answer sections specifically designed to assist us in our journey. As she continually points us to the awesome power of God’s majestic truth, she helps us reshape our thinking as we re-establish the foundations of our belief in a loving God.
Complete with thoughtful applications and probing study questions, each chapter of this study guide is designed for either group or personal study and in-depth reflection with extra space for journaling answers and thoughts
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Creative Church Bulletin Boards
$13.68Do church bulletin boards have to be dull and boring? Not if you have Creative Church Bulletin Boards in hand! The uplifting, thought-provoking theme messages presented in this practical “how-to” guide will both educate and entertain your entire congregation. Capturing the attention of media-jaded children – and adults – is much easier when the message of our faith is displayed in eye-catching splashes of color and design, rather than in faded construction paper or dry “memos.”
Packed with unique design ideas that will spark your creativity, Creative Church Bulletin Boards offers plenty of specific advice on shopping for supplies and keeping expenses within a limited budget, as well as detailed directions for using a wide variety of non-conventional tools to mount interesting items. You’ll learn how to put together attractive displays that reinforce Christian teachings on subjects such as trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, and caring. Material appropriate for both general use and specific seasons throughout the year is provided, with plenty of possible slogans or phrases for you to choose from. And to help get you started, each grouping includes a thorough discussion of one example along with a color picture and explicit step-by-step instructions for assembling the board. Creative Church Bulletin Boards gives you everything you need to put a powerful but often overlooked evangelism tool to work in your church!
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When He Leaves
$22.48In 1998, Kari West and Noelle Quinn gave readers their hard-won but hope-filled insights in When He Leaves. Responding to ongoing reader requests, Harvest House is re-releasing this compelling, one-of-a-kind book in a new edition. How can a woman cope…survive…and even thrive again after divorce? There are no easy answers. Kari West and Noelle Quinn offer their experience and companionship to the reader along a road she never wanted to walk as they urge her to “hang on!” and: admit to the all-but-unbearable pain; start to grasp God’s love and acceptance at a new level; rebuild life…and learn to laugh and love again. Readers will return again and again to the deeply practical and heartfelt counsel offered by Kari and Noelle.
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Ola Latina – (Spanish)
$13.99En las elecciones del 2004, hubo 3 millones mas votantes hispanos que en el ano 2000. Los hispanos pusieron al presidente George W. Bush en la Casa Blanca en el 2000 y luego lo reeligieron en el 2004. Es imposible ignorar una influencia tan grande y un voto tan importante. El cambio mas dramatico que esta viviendo este pais no tiene nada que ver con la guerra contra el terrorismo o con la economia; tiene que ver, simplemente, con la revolucion demografi ca impulsada por los latinos. Es la Ola Latina. Enel 2002 los latinos se convirtieron, ofi cialmente, en el grupo minoritario mas grande de Estados Unidos, superando los 38 millones de habitantes, cosa que no se esperaba que ocurriera hasta dentro de una decada mas. Para el ano 2125habra mas latinos que blancos (no hispanos) en Estados Unidos. Es decir, loshispanos pasaran de minoria a mayoria. Basandose en entrevistas con los masreconocidos expertos en temas latinos y con hispanos que viven a lo largo yancho de los Estados Unidos, Ramos intenta descifrar lo que signifi ca este sorprendentecambio demografi co para todos los norteamericanos, hispanos o no,tanto en su vida diaria como en su cultura. Con el profesionalismo, precision, y sensibilidad que lo caracteriza, Ramosnos muestra quienes son, exactamente, estos nuevos americanos, cuales son susintereses politicos y por que es importante que el resto del pais se preocupe porentender lo que es la “experiencia latina”. Quien ignore el reto de los latinos,corre el riesgo de darle la espalda al futuro de Estados Unidos.
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Addicted To Shopping
$22.48Harvest House Print On Demand Title
Born to shop. A woman’s place is in the mall. We laugh at the stereotype of woman shoppers, but the reality is that millions of women struggle with handling money. With compassion and understanding, Karen O’Connor helps women evaluate their spending habits through questions that include: Does spending money make you feel better?; Do you shop when you’re under stress?; Do you dread having your money-handling habits exposed? From excessive shopping to penny-pinching, from splurging to refusing to buy necessities, Karen explores the reasons behind the misuse of money. Then, drawing on her experiences and biblical insights, she reveals practical strategies readers can use to develop a healthy view of money and regain control of their spending.
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BASIC Steps To Godly Fitness
$19.98Harvest House Print On Demand Title
Convinced that diets alone don’t work, Laurette shows how lasting changes start on the inside, and she leads readers through a process that will help them: turn mundane daily activities and exercise into acts of worship; develop a healthy self-image through forgiveness and freedom from addiction; experience God’s transforming power through praise, prayer, and fasting. Laurette provides readers with plenty of practical opportunities for growth, including “PraiseMovers,” her own unique Christian system of worship and exercise that she calls “a Christ-centered alternative to yoga.”
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Change Of Pastors (Revised)
$32.85Revised Edition Of Critical Moment Of Ministry: Change Of Pastors
Twenty years after Critical Moment of Ministry was first published, Loren Mead returns to his groundbreaking work on one of the most important times in a congregation’s life-the time between one pastor’s leaving and another’s arrival. In this revised edition, A Change of Pastors, Mead shares the wisdom he gained from 35 years of studying congregations, wisdom that he hopes will allow congregations to take full advantage of this “extraordinarily pregnant moment” during which incredible congregational change can happen.With the voice of an old friend and trusted counselor, Mead leads his readers through the challenges of forming committees, negotiating denominational relations, and managing the search process. He describes in detail the seven sequential steps congregations ought to take to ensure a smooth transition: termination, direction finding, self-study, search, decision/negotiation, installation, and start-up. Additionally, Mead devotes a chapter to nonsequential developmental tasks, tasks that should take place throughout the transition and into the congregation’s future: coming to terms with the past, discovering a new identity, allowing for needed leadership changes, rediscovering the denomination, and commitment to new directions in ministry. Performing these developmental tasks in concert with the seven sequential steps allows congregations to take full advantage of this fertile time for change in the congregation, this “critical moment of ministry.”
A revised text and introduction, an updated bibliography, and a new preface and afterword make A Change of Pastors crucial for any congregation undergoing or about to undergo a change of pastors. In the midst of this transition, there is no doubt that your congregation will find a new pastor. But this book will help you to do more than merely find a hired hand to manage the preaching and the worship. You will discover what God wants you to be and do. You will find a new commitment to ministry. And you will find the pastor who will help make that ministry happen.
Loren B. Mead is president emeritus of the Alban Institute, which he founded in 1974. Since his retirement in 1993, he has continued to consult with congregations, lecture, and write. He has written many books, including The Once and Future Church: Reinventing the Church for a New Mission Frontier (Alban, 1991).
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Girlz Rock : 90 Day Devotional
$9.99This devotional in the growing Faithgirlz! library features ninety devotions for girls who have a heart for Jesus and want his word to guide their lives. Author Kristi Holl explains the highlighted passage from the Bible, applying God’s Word to the everyday lives of girls today.
The “More to Explore” and “Did You Know…” sections point girls to related passages. “Girl Talk” poses simple yet thought-provoking questions to think about on their own or talk about with friends. “God Talk” suggests short, appropriate prayers that girls can use to offer their thanks and concerns to God.Scattered throughout the devotional are health and beauty tips and fun factoids. Faithgirlz!s based on 2 Corinthians 4:18–So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what in unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.(NIV)–Inner Beauty Outward Faith. Ninety cool devotions for girls ages 8 to 12.
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Gods And Kings (Reprinted)
$18.99He was born to rule the people of God…but Yahweh is only a vague, powerless memory in the minds of his people. Though born the second son of King Ahaz, Hezekiah is not protected from his father’s perverted attempts to gain the favor of the idol Molech. Terrified and powerless at the foot of Molech’s altar, Hezekiah encounters for the first time the one true God of his royal ancestry, Yahweh.
But his journey to the Holy One is riddled by influence from an assortment of men: Zechariah, a grandfather of noble standing who has fallen into drunkenness; Uriah, the High Priest whose lust for power forces him to gamble the faith he proclaims; and Shebna, the Egyptian intellectual who guides Hezekiah’s instruction.
For the two women who love Hezekiah, the meaning of love-and its sacrificial essence-will direct the course of their lives and help shape the young prince’s future.
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Creative Power Of Your Words
$15.61You are a product of your WORDS. God made you in His image, so the words you speak are CREATIVE, just as God’s words are CREATIVE. You are always speaking either LIFE to your life or DEATH to your life. You are the prophet of your DESTINY! Read and learn how to speak words that will CREATE for you VICTORY over sinful habits; sickness and disease; poverty and lack. Join God’s company of overcoming, joyful, and successful saints through speaking the language of God’s Redeemed-the language of the NEW CREATION!
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Kings Daughter Workbook (Workbook)
$17.99This 13 week, interactive study looks at issues many women face today and reminds them of their inherent value as daughters of the one true King.
Mordecai’s challenge to Esther, “Were you not born for such a time as this?” is repeated for all women throughout the ages, says Diana Hagee. Every woman has a divine destiny. But women cannot fulfill that goal unless they understand His biblical guidelines.
In this interactive workbook, Diana leads women through a self-examination of their lives and their goals from God’s perspective, not the secular society’s. Topics such as self-esteem, diligence, attitude, goal setting and stewardship encourage women to establish a strong foundation for growth while learning to see themselves in a new light.
Through scripture, thought-provoking questions and answers, prayers, practical advice and devotional ideas, women learn how valuable they are to God and how they can have an intimate relationship with Him while evaluating the standards that make them a daughter of the King.
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Soldier Statesman Peacemaker
$22.99Foreword by Fred Smith, President and CEO, Federal Express No list of the greatest people of the 20th century is complete without General George C. Marshall. Winston Churchill called him the “organizer of victory” and “the last great American.” President Harry Truman referred to him as the “great one of the age.” Tom Brokaw called him the “godfather” of “the greatest generation.” Even so, many people know Marshall’s name without being able to recall his many astonishing accomplishments. Among them: * He personally trained future generals Eisenhower, Bradley, Ridgeway, Patton, and others. * As Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army before and during World War II, he oversaw its expansion from a small, homeland defense force — smaller than Bulgaria’s — into the mightiest army ever assembled. * As Secretary of State, he introduced the “Marshall Plan,” which literally rescued Europe after the war. * He was the first professional soldier ever to win the Nobel Peace Prize and was twice named Time’s Man of the Year. Marshall’s extraordinary career reflects unparalleled leadership traits and consummate skills, among them vision, candor, a commitment to action, the ability to listen and learn, and not least, selflessness. In an extraordinary chronicle and analysis of legendary leadership, Jack Uldrich brings the life and achievements of General Marshall front and center — where they have always belonged.
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Christian Aid Book Of Bread
$17.99Bread is one of life’s staples. The great variety of breads on offer today – olive bread, walnut bread, Indian flat breads, ciabatta, pain rustique – have raised bread to gourmet status. You can pay GBP10 in Waitrose for a fancy French loaf that supposedly offers an entirely new eating experience! This simple book encourages everyone to try their hand at basic bread recipes then, Jamie Oliver style, to add different flavours to produce delicious loaves and rolls at home. Christian Aid partners from around the world offer recipes for ethnic breads; there is a section of recipes, from soups to desserts, that use bread and a final section on what to do with bread leftovers.
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When God Speaks Through Change
$42.85Anyone who has preached at a wedding and a funeral in the same week can attest to the power of the occasion to impact the preaching event. At times, a congregational transition looms so large in a sermon that it becomes the lens through which scripture is interpreted, the congregation is addressed, the preacher is heard, and God is experienced.
Homiletics professor and parish pastor Craig Satterlee reflects in this accessible, provocative volume on how to integrate such significant events in a congregation’s life into the preaching ministry of the church. Rather than offering a blueprint for preaching, however, he walks alongside pastors, seminarians, and other congregational leaders who want to make sure the gospel, not an agenda, is preached.
Issues considered include: (1) the benefits and risks of using preaching to address the transition, (2) how preaching collaborates with other congregational processes involved in the transition, (3) how scripture and the transition interpret one another, (4) how to incorporate the transition into the form, content, and delivery of the sermon so that the gospel and not a program or agenda is proclaimed and heard, and (5) how the transition affects the preacher’s ability to proclaim and the congregation’s ability to receive the message.
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Designing Worship Together
$41.42This book draws on more than two decades of collaborative worship planning by pastor Howard Vanderwell and musician Norma deWaal Malefyt of the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, offering thoughtful, field-tested processes and tools for planning, implementing, and evaluating life-enriching weekly worship.
The authors enter into the trenches of weekly congregational life with this book, offering helpful insights into the process of how worship services are planned and led. DeWaal Malefyt and Vanderwell’s approach to worship arises from the biblical narrative, using the language of the Christian tradition and emphasizing that worship tells the story of God’s efforts through history to show us the path to union with God.
Designing Worship Together is also deeply connected to the experience of local congregations. DeWaal Malefyt and Vanderwell understand that the way in which God’s saving deeds are proclaimed will differ from church to church, from place to place, and from culture to culture and they present a process for designing worship services that is equally applicable in a wide diversity of congregations.
Foreword writer Robert Webber writes of Designing Worship Together, “In a day when worship, born out of an antihistorical attitude focuses on the self-what I need, what I want, what I do-it is refreshing to find a book that focuses on God yet is deeply concerned about the people engaged in worship.”
While many books are available about the theology of worship, worship styles, and issues of music, there are few resources on the value of careful worship planning. DeWaal Malefyt and Vanderwell offer the practical nuts-and-bolts that worship planners need, but this book is far more than a how-to for worship planners. In addition to describing best practices for worship planners, they clarify the role of vital worship in the life of a healthy congregation; identify the biblical assumptions underlying Christian worship; highlight the importance of team work in worship planning; name the issues and barriers worship planners must overcome; and suggest a variety of models for worship planning and evaluation.
This invaluable resource also features more than a dozen field-tested tools and a selected bibliography for worship planners to use as they continue to develop their ministries.
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Postindustrial Promise : Vital Religious Community In The 21st Century
$42.85Tales of demise and decline have come to characterize news on the state of religion and congregations in America. In The Postindustrial Promise, author Anthony Healy finds that the changes in religious life and among congregations are being misunderstood. Instead of seeing the changes as the result of the presumed aspects of postmodern life-individualism, the collapse of social groups, and the scrapping of tradition-Healy sees what has occurred as a postindustrial transformation, in which an economy based on manufacturing has been replaced by one based on corporate and consumer services. This transformation has changed what we value and how we live, as well as how we work. It has also changed congregations and religious life, but not necessarily in the way that many people think.
Contrary to the stories of decline, Healy finds that in this time of postindustrial dislocation people are again putting down religious roots. Congregations are making it possible for people to reconnect with the stories and traditions of previous generations and have become the places in society where the reembodying of religious and cultural narratives is taking place. Different from the postmodern script, this postindustrial explanation leads us to fresh insights into the change that has occurred among religious bodies, their congregants, and their communities.
This book provides pastors, lay leaders, teachers, scholars, and seminarians with a solid grounding in the basic aspects of the postindustrial transformation and offers direction to help religious leaders develop responsive and viable places of ministry, mission, and program in this time of change
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Staging Musicals For Young Performers
$20.95by Maria C. Novelly and Adele Firth. How to produce a show in 36 sessions or less. This book can show anyone how to stage any musical show on any budget. It is a step-by-step guidebook for producing a successful show for young performers. Every aspect of theatrical production from characterization and costumes to insurance and fire regulations is included in this comprehensive text. Includes information on teaching theatrical basics, casting, rehearsals, preparing scenes, costumes, makeup, scenery, props, lighting, sound, publicity and much more. An innvaluable guide for teaching acting, singing and dancing skills. Useful for both novice and experienced directors of musical and non-musical play productions. Sample chapters: Selecting the Musical, Planning Rehearsals, Teaching Theatre Basics, Casting the Show, Preparing Dialog Scenes, Preparing Song and Dance Numbers, Preparing Lighting and Sound, Building an Audience and more.
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Truth About Tolerance
$31.99IVP Print On Demand Title
We all want to be tolerant. No one wants to be intolerant. But does that mean we have to accept all truth claims as true? Does this virtue rule out having any strongly held moral convictions? In this book Brad Stetson and Joseph G. Conti explore the use and misuse of this important value in academic circles and popular media. They note that the pursuit of truth and the pursuit of tolerance are often taken to be mutually exclusive, and it ends with truth having to give way to tolerance. Stetson and Conti argue just the opposite: that true tolerance requires the pursuit of truth. In the end they demonstrate that Christian conviction about religious truth provides the only secure basis for a tolerant society which promotes truth seeking. Christians can contribute to civil debate without compromising their moral and spiritual convictions.
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Oracion Poderosa – (Spanish)
$14.99In this book, Pastor Cymbala reveals for the reader the main Biblical teachings on prayer that really moves mountains. This book takes an overview of the Bible, extracting the principles of prayer, blessing and promise that God gives to His people so that they can experience real faith in their lives. It contains anecdotes and firsthand testimonies of answered prayers that changed the lives of those who prayed. These include the testimony of an answered prayer by one of the last survivors to exit the collapsing Twin Towers in New York. After reading this book, the reader’s prayer life will be radically changed.
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Leading Lessons : Insights On Leadership From Women Of The Bible
$21.65Acknowledgments
Seeing Yourself As A Leader: Preparing For Your Insights On Leadership
LESSON 1
Created To Lead: Insights From Eve On Unlocking Your Leadership Potential
(Study Text: Genesis 1:26-28)LESSON 2
There Is A Balm In Gilead:
Insights From The Daughters Of Jerusalem On Being A Healthy Potential
(Study Text: Jeremiah 8:18-22)LESSON 3
From Waterpots To Worship:
Insights From The Woman Of Samaria On Empowerment
(Study Text: John 4:5-42)LESSON 4
Putting Away The Idols: Insights From Rachel On Discovering Value Within
(Study Text: Genesis 29:1-35, 30:1-24, 31:1-21, 35:1-4)LESSON 5
Recovering The Queen Within:
Insights From Esther On Leadership Formation
(Study Text: Esther 2:1-18, 4:1-17, 5:1-3, 8:3-8)LESSON 6
Standing Before Moses:
Insights From The Daughters Of Zelophehad On Leading Change
(Study Text: Numbers 26:1-2, 28-34, 27:1-11, 36:1-13)LESSON 7
Paving The Way For Ministry:
Insights From Lydia On Pioneering Leadership
(Study Text: Acts 16:6-15, 40)LESSON 8
Working Together:
Insights From Priscilla And Aquila On Partnering In Leadership
(Study Text: Acts 18:1-3, 18-19, 24-28)Notes:
References
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A sequel to Porter’s first book, Leading Ladies, which explored how the Bible supports women in leadership, this volume delves deeper, providing insights into growing into leadership, leading through adversity, challenging the status quo, and seeing leadership potential in unexpected people.Nine scripturally based studies examine lessons of leadership from specific women of the Bible. From Eve, we discover how to unlock our leadership potential; from Esther, we learn about leadership formation from within. Each chapter includes a summary page of empowerment principles, as well as a series of questions for personal reflection or group discussion.
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Ending Violence In Teen Dating Relationships
$31.66Foreword By Dr. Jill Murray
Acknowledgments1.Hell On Earth: Violence In The Dating Relationships Of Christian Teens
2.How Christian Teachings And Popular Culture Contribute To Teen Dating Violence
3.Unique Challenges: Dating Violence Among Urban African Ameridcan Teens
4.How Clergy, Youth Ministers, Christian Educators, And Parents Can Help
5.Healthy Teen Dating Relationships: Why Teamwork Is EssentialAppendix A: Qualities Of A Healthy Christian Marriage: A Sermon On Domestic Violence Awareness
Appendix B: Selected Resources
NotesAdditional Info
Miles, a nationally recognized expert in the field of domestic violence and teen relationship violence, explores the complex issue of teen dating violence. Through interviews and other research, he provides critical information that parents, caregivers, clergy, and educators can use to protect teens and help them foster healthy dating relationships.Miles offers thoughtful advice and answers to such questions as: What constitutes violence in teen dating relationships? Why is the problem so pervasive? What are the warning signs that parents and other caring adults can watch for that may indicate a teen is being either abused or abusive? And what can the church do to help?
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Supernatural Life : Experience The Power Of God In Your Everyday Life
$17.50Cindy Jacobs begins The Supernatural Life with a testimony of her first stirring encounter with the Holy Spirit. Her relationship with God was transformed, giving her the power of the supernatural in her life and the knowledge of how to release it. As in Acts 1:8, the Scriptures came alive to her more than ever before, and she found the capacity to witness boldly. With warmth, humor, and many revealing accounts, Jacobs shows that it takes the power of the Holy Spirit to do what God wants you to accomplish in your life. Join the bestselling author of Women of Destiny and discover step by step how to invite the Holy Spirit into your own life for remarkable change.
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Scenes From The Life
$16.18Create living illustrations of the Christian life that will make audiences laugh, cry, and even occasionally wince in truthful recognition with this superb collection of comic, dramatic, and seasonal material. Appropriate for any denomination and audience, these brief sketches and monologues examine topics ranging from faith to gossip, from conviction to children’s work, in a humorous and poignant style. The easy-to-stage pieces utilize small casts and can be performed in any setting with minimal costumes and a few simple props, making them accessible to church drama groups of all sizes. Scenes From The Life is a great source for attention-getting sermon introductions, worship enhancers, or just entertaining fun with a message.
Some of the insightful pieces include:
? All Quiet on the Front Pew
? The Great Church Trade-In
? The Nursery Zone
? The Faith Bridge
? A Sparrow Falls
? Joey The Wise Guy
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Solving The Missing Member Puzzle
$21.18Something is wrong. People are going missing, right in front of your eyes! One minute they are staring back at you from their favorite pew, the next Sunday you are looking at an empty spot in that pew. Is there a way to determine ahead of time which members are the likely “religious dropouts”? Often the clues are clearly visible – but can you recognize them? What’s more, do you know what you can do now to keep your “missing members” from drifting away? The secret lies in knowing and understanding the attitudes and belief systems that people hold, because certain sets of attitudes are linked to inactivity.
A detailed examination of this distressingly common experience, Solving The Missing Member Puzzle can help you spot potential dropouts in advance, learn the reasons why they become inactive, and counteract the process with a proactive strategy for reaching them while they are still within your grasp. Based on “blind” interviews with individuals from ten different congregations, it reveals the underlying attitudes and belief systems that encourage or discourage dropping out of church.
Solving The Missing Member Puzzle is a valuable tool for leaders of any church or organization – it shows how you can develop more faithful members, and assists in their growth, participation, and retention. Don’t wait until people drop out before you take action. Learn ways to anticipate which members of your congregation might become inactive and the preventive measures that you can take to help keep them in the pews.
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Where Once We Feared Enemies
$21.18Whether we are conscious of it or not, we fear difference. That often unwarranted fear leads us to create enemies in our hearts and minds – and fear was no stranger to Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, as confessed by Pastor Nibs Stroupe: “We have listened to one another’s stories here, and we have discovered that the people we feared, those monsters we thought would destroy us – because of different skin colors, different genders, different sexual orientations, different economic categories – they are really our sisters and brothers, the folks for whom our hearts long.”
In the 1960s the Oakhurst congregation was 900 members strong, but by the time Nibs Stroupe arrived in 1983, “white flight” had left less than 100 on the church’s dwindling membership rolls. Since then, Oakhurst has undergone an extraordinary transformation, re-inventing itself as a growing community that welcomes everyone. The congregation has attracted national attention for its radically inclusive and egalitarian diversity, which extends beyond racial integration to class, gender, sexual orientation, and theological perspective. How have people from such dissimilar backgrounds come together to create a harmonious and thriving whole? In what biblical vision is it rooted and shaped? By what theological resources is it fed and sustained? The heart of the answer to these questions lies in the exceptional sermons of Nibs Stroupe.
Growing out of the experience of a multi-cultural congregation in which diversity is both valued and feared, these messages offer an uncompromising prophetic vision of the American church’s identity and mission. Stroupe firmly grounds a liberal social viewpoint within the biblical and theological traditions of the church, and he calls us to hear God’s claim on us in our place and in our time. Underlying his powerful sermons is the fundamental conviction that the barriers which separate us from our neighbors have been brought down in Jesus Christ. Where Once We Feared Enemies will be an indispensable addition to any pastor’s library. It is also inspiring and enlightening reading for anyone interested in the future of the American church, as well as its role in the continuing stories of race relations, civil rights, and peace and justice issues.
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More Alive Than Ever
$16.18The Gospel of John has a unique function – unlike the synoptic Gospels, which provide chronological accounts of Jesus’ life and ministry, John weaves the story and words of Jesus around seven miracles that he calls “signs.” These signs are the visible evidence that Jesus is the source of true life. Through his spoken words and healing power, Jesus’ inspiring life force flows outwardly to all who believe in him.
This in-depth exploration of the miracle stories in John’s Gospel helps you discover how to tap in to this powerful life force and become more alive than ever. Each chapter studies the scripture text of a miracle to identify the quality associated with it, then offers numerous illustrative examples demonstrating how this “sign” or trait can positively influence daily living.
With thought-provoking discussion questions included, More Alive Than Ever is an excellent resource for small group Bible study or adult Sunday school classes. Its convenient illustration index also makes this a rich source of meaningful metaphors and stories for preaching. But even more, it’s stimulating reading for anyone who wants greater insight into these marvelous accounts of God’s power at work.
Chapters include:
? Joy Is Like The Rain
John 2:1-12? Trust Is An Umbrella
John 4:46-54? Hope Can Be Moving
John 5:1-9? Bread Is Always Needed
John 6:1-14? Peace Is Like A Flowing River
John 6:16-21? Seeing Is Getting The Mud Out Of Your Eyes
John 9:1-41? New Life Is Like A Grain Of Wheat
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