Author: Rosario Picardo
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 162564650X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 103
Book Description
Ministry Makeover examines the decline within the church, especially the United Methodist Church (UMC), and some causes for this decline. It calls for a reforming of United Methodist structure and polity by drawing more attention to the value of the bi-vocational model of ministry and a re-visitation of the Wesleyan/United Brethren view and historical perspective. This book establishes a solid theological foundation upon which to build this shift and it goes a step beyond typical ecclesiology (the study of the church) to identify Trinitarian theology as the basis for the practice of the church. In turn, this text reveals bi-vocational ministry and support of new congregations as not only a viable option, but also arguably the model towards which the church is heading. These insights will transform the church and lead to more effective church ministry with respect to resources, structure, and reach in a post-Christendom world context. Picardo uses Embrace Church (Lexington, KY) as a case study, and incorporates his experiences into this text in order to show how these implications have played out in a true bi-vocational, church-plant context.
Ministry Makeover
Author: Rosario Picardo
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 162564650X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 103
Book Description
Ministry Makeover examines the decline within the church, especially the United Methodist Church (UMC), and some causes for this decline. It calls for a reforming of United Methodist structure and polity by drawing more attention to the value of the bi-vocational model of ministry and a re-visitation of the Wesleyan/United Brethren view and historical perspective. This book establishes a solid theological foundation upon which to build this shift and it goes a step beyond typical ecclesiology (the study of the church) to identify Trinitarian theology as the basis for the practice of the church. In turn, this text reveals bi-vocational ministry and support of new congregations as not only a viable option, but also arguably the model towards which the church is heading. These insights will transform the church and lead to more effective church ministry with respect to resources, structure, and reach in a post-Christendom world context. Picardo uses Embrace Church (Lexington, KY) as a case study, and incorporates his experiences into this text in order to show how these implications have played out in a true bi-vocational, church-plant context.
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 162564650X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 103
Book Description
Ministry Makeover examines the decline within the church, especially the United Methodist Church (UMC), and some causes for this decline. It calls for a reforming of United Methodist structure and polity by drawing more attention to the value of the bi-vocational model of ministry and a re-visitation of the Wesleyan/United Brethren view and historical perspective. This book establishes a solid theological foundation upon which to build this shift and it goes a step beyond typical ecclesiology (the study of the church) to identify Trinitarian theology as the basis for the practice of the church. In turn, this text reveals bi-vocational ministry and support of new congregations as not only a viable option, but also arguably the model towards which the church is heading. These insights will transform the church and lead to more effective church ministry with respect to resources, structure, and reach in a post-Christendom world context. Picardo uses Embrace Church (Lexington, KY) as a case study, and incorporates his experiences into this text in order to show how these implications have played out in a true bi-vocational, church-plant context.
Extreme Spiritual Makeover
Author: Kris Goertzen
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781717142221
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
If it's discipleship your craving, the chance to feel closer to the Lord and make Him a priority again, then this makeover is for you! I'd be thrilled to have you or your entire group of girlfriends join me for the next 11-weeks as we grab our Bibles and enjoy being in the Word every single day together! I even have a FREE online video series to correspond with this Bible study! Just click the button on my website krisgoertzen.com and I'll send you the link! It's Extreme because that's what God deserves from each of us. Extreme effort, extreme obedience, extreme love! It's Spiritual because the only life worth living flows from the Holy Spirit's supernatural power working in our hearts to reflect the beauty of Christ! It's a Makeover because we need a total transformation that begins in our heart, not a slight alteration, but a complete change from the inside out! Before we go any further I need to warn you that there's tremendous power in this study! It's the power to change! So many of my girlfriends have been radically changed by this study, not from my words, (don't be silly!) but from God's. If you do this study properly, if you dig into God's Word and ask Him for courage to honestly look into your own heart, you, my friend, are going to transform! But, don't be afraid! Don't let Satan rob you of your hope for a better, more godly life. We're going to need every ounce of God's power if we're going to get ourselves out of the ruts we're in and become the women God dreams us to be. We'll be women driven by His love and His priorities! If you're like me, you know you should work on some things, but you're a bit comfy in the rut you've been in and don't really want to do the work it's going to take. Part of you wants to live with a single-minded passion for Christ, while the other part is content right where you are. Like, I half want to be thin and half want to eat an entire chocolate truffle cheesecake! Priority One / A Heart Consumed With God Priority Two / A Heart Prepared to Serve Priority Three / A Heart Devoted to My Husband Priority Four / A Heart to Nurture My Children Priority Five / A Heart Burning For Others
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781717142221
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
If it's discipleship your craving, the chance to feel closer to the Lord and make Him a priority again, then this makeover is for you! I'd be thrilled to have you or your entire group of girlfriends join me for the next 11-weeks as we grab our Bibles and enjoy being in the Word every single day together! I even have a FREE online video series to correspond with this Bible study! Just click the button on my website krisgoertzen.com and I'll send you the link! It's Extreme because that's what God deserves from each of us. Extreme effort, extreme obedience, extreme love! It's Spiritual because the only life worth living flows from the Holy Spirit's supernatural power working in our hearts to reflect the beauty of Christ! It's a Makeover because we need a total transformation that begins in our heart, not a slight alteration, but a complete change from the inside out! Before we go any further I need to warn you that there's tremendous power in this study! It's the power to change! So many of my girlfriends have been radically changed by this study, not from my words, (don't be silly!) but from God's. If you do this study properly, if you dig into God's Word and ask Him for courage to honestly look into your own heart, you, my friend, are going to transform! But, don't be afraid! Don't let Satan rob you of your hope for a better, more godly life. We're going to need every ounce of God's power if we're going to get ourselves out of the ruts we're in and become the women God dreams us to be. We'll be women driven by His love and His priorities! If you're like me, you know you should work on some things, but you're a bit comfy in the rut you've been in and don't really want to do the work it's going to take. Part of you wants to live with a single-minded passion for Christ, while the other part is content right where you are. Like, I half want to be thin and half want to eat an entire chocolate truffle cheesecake! Priority One / A Heart Consumed With God Priority Two / A Heart Prepared to Serve Priority Three / A Heart Devoted to My Husband Priority Four / A Heart to Nurture My Children Priority Five / A Heart Burning For Others
Perspectives on Family Ministry
Author: Timothy Paul Jones
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
ISBN: 1535932805
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
Every church is called to some form of family ministry, but this calling requires far more than adding another program to an already-packed schedule. The most effective family ministries refocus every church process to engage parents in discipling their children and to draw family members together instead of pulling them apart. In this second edition, Jones expands the definition of family ministry, and broadens the book's focus to address urban perspectives and family ministry in diverse settings.
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
ISBN: 1535932805
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
Every church is called to some form of family ministry, but this calling requires far more than adding another program to an already-packed schedule. The most effective family ministries refocus every church process to engage parents in discipling their children and to draw family members together instead of pulling them apart. In this second edition, Jones expands the definition of family ministry, and broadens the book's focus to address urban perspectives and family ministry in diverse settings.
True Woman 101: Divine Design
Author: Mary A Kassian
Publisher: Moody Publishers
ISBN: 0802479340
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
What does it mean to be a woman? The current cultural ideal for womanhood encourages women to be strident, sexual, self-centered, independent -- and above all -- powerful and in control. But sadly, this model of womanhood hasn't delivered the happiness and fulfillment it promised. The Bible teaches that it's not up to us to decide what womanhood is all about. God created male and female for a very specific purpose. His design isn't arbitrary or unimportant. It is very intentional and He wants women to discover, embrace, and delight in the beauty of His design. He's looking for True Women! Bible teachers Mary A. Kassian and Nancy Leigh DeMoss share the key fundamentals of biblical womanhood in this eight week study. Each week includes five daily individual lessons leading to a group time of sharing and digging deeper into God's Word. And to enhance this time of learning together, on-line videos are available featuring Mary and Nancy as they encourage women to discover and embrace God's design and mission for their lives. A True Woman Book The goal of the True Woman publishing line is to encourage women to: Discover, embrace, and delight in God's divine design and mission for their lives Reflect the beauty and heart of Jesus Christ to their world Intentionally pass the baton of Truth on to the next generation Pray earnestly for an outpouring of God's Spirit in their families, churches, nation and world
Publisher: Moody Publishers
ISBN: 0802479340
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
What does it mean to be a woman? The current cultural ideal for womanhood encourages women to be strident, sexual, self-centered, independent -- and above all -- powerful and in control. But sadly, this model of womanhood hasn't delivered the happiness and fulfillment it promised. The Bible teaches that it's not up to us to decide what womanhood is all about. God created male and female for a very specific purpose. His design isn't arbitrary or unimportant. It is very intentional and He wants women to discover, embrace, and delight in the beauty of His design. He's looking for True Women! Bible teachers Mary A. Kassian and Nancy Leigh DeMoss share the key fundamentals of biblical womanhood in this eight week study. Each week includes five daily individual lessons leading to a group time of sharing and digging deeper into God's Word. And to enhance this time of learning together, on-line videos are available featuring Mary and Nancy as they encourage women to discover and embrace God's design and mission for their lives. A True Woman Book The goal of the True Woman publishing line is to encourage women to: Discover, embrace, and delight in God's divine design and mission for their lives Reflect the beauty and heart of Jesus Christ to their world Intentionally pass the baton of Truth on to the next generation Pray earnestly for an outpouring of God's Spirit in their families, churches, nation and world
Intergenerational Christian Formation
Author: Holly Catterton Allen
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 1514001438
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
In a revised an updated edition, this comprehensive, up-to-date text offers a framework for intentional intergenerational Christian formation. It provides the theoretical foundation of intergenerationality, then gives concrete, practical guidance on how worship, learning, community, and service can all be achieved intergenerationally.
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 1514001438
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
In a revised an updated edition, this comprehensive, up-to-date text offers a framework for intentional intergenerational Christian formation. It provides the theoretical foundation of intergenerationality, then gives concrete, practical guidance on how worship, learning, community, and service can all be achieved intergenerationally.
Faith Begins at Home
Author: Mark Holmen
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN: 1459625498
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
In the past, faith was a central part of the family's home life, yet the reality for many families today is that faith is no more than one - hour, drop off Christianity. To become the strong, healthy, joy - filled families God intended begins with parents establishing their homes as the primary place where faith is nurtured. Faith Begins at Home combines inspirational stories and practical ideas with biblical truth to help families rediscover how to bring the basics of faith back into their home.
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN: 1459625498
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
In the past, faith was a central part of the family's home life, yet the reality for many families today is that faith is no more than one - hour, drop off Christianity. To become the strong, healthy, joy - filled families God intended begins with parents establishing their homes as the primary place where faith is nurtured. Faith Begins at Home combines inspirational stories and practical ideas with biblical truth to help families rediscover how to bring the basics of faith back into their home.
African American Church Leadership
Author: Paul Cannings
Publisher: Kregel Publications
ISBN: 0825442737
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
How can African American church leaders maximize their leadership potential? What are current models for effective leadership in the African American Christian community? This book answers those questions and more with up-to-date research and current best practices regarding leadership principles and strategies. African American church communities and those who interact with and work with these communities will find this book particularly useful. ParkerBooks are written to equip and encourage African American ministry leaders.
Publisher: Kregel Publications
ISBN: 0825442737
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
How can African American church leaders maximize their leadership potential? What are current models for effective leadership in the African American Christian community? This book answers those questions and more with up-to-date research and current best practices regarding leadership principles and strategies. African American church communities and those who interact with and work with these communities will find this book particularly useful. ParkerBooks are written to equip and encourage African American ministry leaders.
The Ministry of Motherhood
Author: Sally Clarkson
Publisher: WaterBrook
ISBN: 030756410X
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Because Motherhood Isn’t Just a Job. It’s a Calling. A mother’s day is packed with a multitude of tasks that require energy and time: preparing meals, washing clothes, straightening and cleaning the house, and caring for children. These jobs all are necessary and crucially important. But in the dailyness of providing for a child’ s physical, emotional, and social needs, vital opportunities for spiritual nurture and training can be overlooked. This doesn’t have to be the case. You can focus your energy on what matters most. Learn how you can: • Make Life’s Mundane and Nitty-Gritty Moments Work for You and Not Against You. • Discover Ways to Make Character-Building a Natural Part of Live. • Teach Your Child in the Same Way Jesus Taught the Disciples. • Pass on Crucial Gifts that Will Serve Your Family for a Lifetime. Using biblical wisdom and practical teachings, Sally Clarkson shows how you can make a lasting difference in your child’s life by following the pattern Christ set with his own disciples–a model that will inspire and equip you to intentionally embrace the rewarding, desperately needed, and immeasurably valuable Ministry of Motherhood.
Publisher: WaterBrook
ISBN: 030756410X
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Because Motherhood Isn’t Just a Job. It’s a Calling. A mother’s day is packed with a multitude of tasks that require energy and time: preparing meals, washing clothes, straightening and cleaning the house, and caring for children. These jobs all are necessary and crucially important. But in the dailyness of providing for a child’ s physical, emotional, and social needs, vital opportunities for spiritual nurture and training can be overlooked. This doesn’t have to be the case. You can focus your energy on what matters most. Learn how you can: • Make Life’s Mundane and Nitty-Gritty Moments Work for You and Not Against You. • Discover Ways to Make Character-Building a Natural Part of Live. • Teach Your Child in the Same Way Jesus Taught the Disciples. • Pass on Crucial Gifts that Will Serve Your Family for a Lifetime. Using biblical wisdom and practical teachings, Sally Clarkson shows how you can make a lasting difference in your child’s life by following the pattern Christ set with his own disciples–a model that will inspire and equip you to intentionally embrace the rewarding, desperately needed, and immeasurably valuable Ministry of Motherhood.
Baby Boomers and Beyond
Author: Amy Hanson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470500794
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
How ministry leaders can help older adults be a vital part of Christian community With the explosion of the older adult population, this important book explores the opportunities and challenges that this presents for the Christian community. Amy Hanson challenges us to let go of many old stereotypes regarding aging and embrace a new paradigm that sees older adults as active, healthy and capable of making significant contributions. Debunks the myths of aging that keep us from fully embracing the potential of people in life's second half Offers suggestions on how to re-invent ministry with older adults Focuses on unleashing older adults to serve and make an impact on churches and congregations A volume in the Leadership Network series The author shows church leaders how they can unleash the power of the baby boomer population to strengthen their congregations.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470500794
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
How ministry leaders can help older adults be a vital part of Christian community With the explosion of the older adult population, this important book explores the opportunities and challenges that this presents for the Christian community. Amy Hanson challenges us to let go of many old stereotypes regarding aging and embrace a new paradigm that sees older adults as active, healthy and capable of making significant contributions. Debunks the myths of aging that keep us from fully embracing the potential of people in life's second half Offers suggestions on how to re-invent ministry with older adults Focuses on unleashing older adults to serve and make an impact on churches and congregations A volume in the Leadership Network series The author shows church leaders how they can unleash the power of the baby boomer population to strengthen their congregations.
No Greater Joy
Author: Michael Pearl
Publisher: No Greater Joy Ministries
ISBN: 9781892112071
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
To respond to the many letters that Michael and Debi Pearl received after publishing their first book, To Train Up a Child, they started the No Greater Joy magazine. No Greater Joy Volume Two includes articles from the first two years of publication and covers the subjects of rowdy boys, homeschooling, grief, and much more.
Publisher: No Greater Joy Ministries
ISBN: 9781892112071
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
To respond to the many letters that Michael and Debi Pearl received after publishing their first book, To Train Up a Child, they started the No Greater Joy magazine. No Greater Joy Volume Two includes articles from the first two years of publication and covers the subjects of rowdy boys, homeschooling, grief, and much more.