Author: Charles E. Lawless
Publisher: Kregel Academic
ISBN: 9780825494666
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Using solid biblical exegesis, Chuck Lawless presents a well-rounded, proven model for fighting the enemy through the development of a spiritually healthy church. This unique book suggests workable strategies and resources for developing disciples prepared for spiritual warfare.
Discipled Warriors
Author: Charles E. Lawless
Publisher: Kregel Academic
ISBN: 9780825494666
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Using solid biblical exegesis, Chuck Lawless presents a well-rounded, proven model for fighting the enemy through the development of a spiritually healthy church. This unique book suggests workable strategies and resources for developing disciples prepared for spiritual warfare.
Publisher: Kregel Academic
ISBN: 9780825494666
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Using solid biblical exegesis, Chuck Lawless presents a well-rounded, proven model for fighting the enemy through the development of a spiritually healthy church. This unique book suggests workable strategies and resources for developing disciples prepared for spiritual warfare.
Discipled Leadership
Author: Rev. Benjamin A. Vima
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1490792759
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
The content of the book is a keen observation and thorough analysis and transparent proclamation on Church leadership with all its bright and dark sides as of today. In the light of Jesus’ Gospel-democracy, leadership here zooms out to all humans who have committed to Jesus as their Master who has granted them reciprocally in their Baptismal birth a big share in his leadership. Together with leadership-right Jesus too has put before them many demanding missives and indispensable duties to be fulfilled. This book is made of three sections: Genesis of discipled leadership; Master’s personal demands from discipled leaders; and His official demands from them in executing discipled-leadership. It is a book of the day when thousand and one heinous complains and reports, blasted out in social media against the political and social leadership and very sadly against religious and spiritual leaders. Some of those reports may be probably out of proportion; but almost 85% of them are experiential, legally-investigated and publicly confessed and testified by so many eyewitnesses. Author Fr. Vima assures, if the content of the book is meditated and prayed, chapter by chapter, there will be lot of spiritual and mental gain and support for the readers, especially those who struggle in their management of critical leadership in the Church environment.
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1490792759
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
The content of the book is a keen observation and thorough analysis and transparent proclamation on Church leadership with all its bright and dark sides as of today. In the light of Jesus’ Gospel-democracy, leadership here zooms out to all humans who have committed to Jesus as their Master who has granted them reciprocally in their Baptismal birth a big share in his leadership. Together with leadership-right Jesus too has put before them many demanding missives and indispensable duties to be fulfilled. This book is made of three sections: Genesis of discipled leadership; Master’s personal demands from discipled leaders; and His official demands from them in executing discipled-leadership. It is a book of the day when thousand and one heinous complains and reports, blasted out in social media against the political and social leadership and very sadly against religious and spiritual leaders. Some of those reports may be probably out of proportion; but almost 85% of them are experiential, legally-investigated and publicly confessed and testified by so many eyewitnesses. Author Fr. Vima assures, if the content of the book is meditated and prayed, chapter by chapter, there will be lot of spiritual and mental gain and support for the readers, especially those who struggle in their management of critical leadership in the Church environment.
Discovering Church Planting
Author: J. D. Payne
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 0830858806
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 494
Book Description
J. D. Payne explores the biblical, historical and missiological principles of global church planting, and suggests ways that readers can apply international church planting practices to their own contexts.
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 0830858806
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 494
Book Description
J. D. Payne explores the biblical, historical and missiological principles of global church planting, and suggests ways that readers can apply international church planting practices to their own contexts.
Spiritual Abuse Recovery
Author: Barbara M. Orlowski
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1621892344
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
What factors contribute to active Christians in ministry leaving their church and becoming exiting statistics? Every year dedicated Christian people leave churches because of spiritual abuse. The stories of people who left their home church because of a negative and hurtful experience paint a picture of a widespread occurrence which beckons consideration by church leaders and church congregants alike. Spiritual abuse, the misuse of spiritual authority to maltreat followers in the Christian Church, is a complex issue. This book shows how people processed their grief after experiencing spiritual abuse in their local church and how they rediscovered spiritual harmony. Their spiritual journey shows how one may grow through this devastating experience. This book offers a thoughtful look at the topic of spiritual recovery from clergy abuse through the eyes of those who have experienced it. It invites church leaders to consider this very real dysfunction in the Church today and aims to demonstrate a path forward to greater freedom in Christ after a season of disillusionment with church leadership.
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1621892344
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
What factors contribute to active Christians in ministry leaving their church and becoming exiting statistics? Every year dedicated Christian people leave churches because of spiritual abuse. The stories of people who left their home church because of a negative and hurtful experience paint a picture of a widespread occurrence which beckons consideration by church leaders and church congregants alike. Spiritual abuse, the misuse of spiritual authority to maltreat followers in the Christian Church, is a complex issue. This book shows how people processed their grief after experiencing spiritual abuse in their local church and how they rediscovered spiritual harmony. Their spiritual journey shows how one may grow through this devastating experience. This book offers a thoughtful look at the topic of spiritual recovery from clergy abuse through the eyes of those who have experienced it. It invites church leaders to consider this very real dysfunction in the Church today and aims to demonstrate a path forward to greater freedom in Christ after a season of disillusionment with church leadership.
Spiritual Warfare in the Storyline of Scripture
Author: William F. Cook III
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
ISBN: 1433648318
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 365
Book Description
In Spiritual Warfare in the Storyline of Scripture, authors Bill Cook and Chuck Lawless provide a comprehensive study of a topic that is of key importance in the life of every believer. Surveying and analyzing incidents of spiritual warfare from Genesis through Revelation, the authors create a biblical framework for understanding the reality of Satan’s on-going assault on humankind. Building on that framework, Spiritual Warfare in the Storyline of Scripture also offers practical insights into some of Satan’s most common attacks on believers, and strategies for how we might stand against his onslaught. Readers of this book will gain a more complete understanding of what the Bible teaches about spiritual warfare in order to live in victory, confident that Satan is an enemy who has already been defeated.
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
ISBN: 1433648318
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 365
Book Description
In Spiritual Warfare in the Storyline of Scripture, authors Bill Cook and Chuck Lawless provide a comprehensive study of a topic that is of key importance in the life of every believer. Surveying and analyzing incidents of spiritual warfare from Genesis through Revelation, the authors create a biblical framework for understanding the reality of Satan’s on-going assault on humankind. Building on that framework, Spiritual Warfare in the Storyline of Scripture also offers practical insights into some of Satan’s most common attacks on believers, and strategies for how we might stand against his onslaught. Readers of this book will gain a more complete understanding of what the Bible teaches about spiritual warfare in order to live in victory, confident that Satan is an enemy who has already been defeated.
Disciple
Author: Chuck Lawless
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
ISBN: 1496464648
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 111
Book Description
Can you identify the key qualities of a committed, passionate, and healthy disciple of Jesus? Chuck Lawless, a respected professor, pastor, and church consultant, discovered that many pastors haven't thought deeply about that question. He wrote this book to provide answers and transform churches for the better. Many church leaders know their communities well and who they are aiming to make disciples of Christ. But too often they haven't thoroughly articulated their goals and painted a vision for what a disciple looks like within their specific communities. In this book, Dr. Chuck Lawless provides a model for church leaders to build committed disciples of Christ. In Disciple, Chuck Lawless Defines biblical discipleship and explores why church leaders sometimes neglect to teach what a faithful and committed disciple of Jesus is Guides pastors and church leaders in developing an effective discipleship model and process for their churches Explains the potential obstacles to a thriving discipleship program and how to overcome them When a church is filled with passionate and healthy followers of Jesus, there's a sense that something special is happening. Are you ready to unleash that power in your congregation?
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
ISBN: 1496464648
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 111
Book Description
Can you identify the key qualities of a committed, passionate, and healthy disciple of Jesus? Chuck Lawless, a respected professor, pastor, and church consultant, discovered that many pastors haven't thought deeply about that question. He wrote this book to provide answers and transform churches for the better. Many church leaders know their communities well and who they are aiming to make disciples of Christ. But too often they haven't thoroughly articulated their goals and painted a vision for what a disciple looks like within their specific communities. In this book, Dr. Chuck Lawless provides a model for church leaders to build committed disciples of Christ. In Disciple, Chuck Lawless Defines biblical discipleship and explores why church leaders sometimes neglect to teach what a faithful and committed disciple of Jesus is Guides pastors and church leaders in developing an effective discipleship model and process for their churches Explains the potential obstacles to a thriving discipleship program and how to overcome them When a church is filled with passionate and healthy followers of Jesus, there's a sense that something special is happening. Are you ready to unleash that power in your congregation?
The Character of Conflict
Author: Dale Roach
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1973648717
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 95
Book Description
Why do people avoid conflict? For an overwhelming majority of people, conflict is not a pleasant experience. Most people do not want to engage in anything that produces tension and disagreement. Many fear conflict because of past experiences. This subject can weigh heavy on the mental welfare of a person. The goal of this book is to address an uncomfortable subject from a biblical approach. However, there are some positive sides to conflict! There are several stories in the Old Testament from Adam and Eve to King David that teach lessons about how conflict can produce positive results. Conflict does not have to be destructive. It can be a tremendous teacher for those who are willing to learn from it.
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1973648717
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 95
Book Description
Why do people avoid conflict? For an overwhelming majority of people, conflict is not a pleasant experience. Most people do not want to engage in anything that produces tension and disagreement. Many fear conflict because of past experiences. This subject can weigh heavy on the mental welfare of a person. The goal of this book is to address an uncomfortable subject from a biblical approach. However, there are some positive sides to conflict! There are several stories in the Old Testament from Adam and Eve to King David that teach lessons about how conflict can produce positive results. Conflict does not have to be destructive. It can be a tremendous teacher for those who are willing to learn from it.
Witchcraft, Demons and Deliverance
Author: Claudia Währisch-Oblau
Publisher: LIT Verlag Münster
ISBN: 3643906579
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 325
Book Description
Beliefs in witchcraft and demons still shape many societies and seem to be increasing rather than disappearing with modernization and urbanization. Witch hunts in Africa and Asia show the scope of the problem. The deliverance practices of pentecostal and charismatic churches are widely controversial and their effects are rather ambiguous. The contributions in this volume, written by experts and practitioners from four continents, analyze these phenomena from the perspectives of intercultural theology, anthropology, and ethnology, and also describe the responses of Catholic and Protestant churches. (Series: Contributions to Mission Science / Intercultural Theology // Beitrage zur Missionswissenschaft / Interkulturellen Theologie - Vol. 32) [Subject: Anthropology, Ethnology, Sociology, Religious Studies]
Publisher: LIT Verlag Münster
ISBN: 3643906579
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 325
Book Description
Beliefs in witchcraft and demons still shape many societies and seem to be increasing rather than disappearing with modernization and urbanization. Witch hunts in Africa and Asia show the scope of the problem. The deliverance practices of pentecostal and charismatic churches are widely controversial and their effects are rather ambiguous. The contributions in this volume, written by experts and practitioners from four continents, analyze these phenomena from the perspectives of intercultural theology, anthropology, and ethnology, and also describe the responses of Catholic and Protestant churches. (Series: Contributions to Mission Science / Intercultural Theology // Beitrage zur Missionswissenschaft / Interkulturellen Theologie - Vol. 32) [Subject: Anthropology, Ethnology, Sociology, Religious Studies]
The Servant-Leadership Style of Jesus
Author: Dale Roach
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1512727326
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 125
Book Description
Have you ever thought about the leadership style of Jesus Christ? There has never been anyone who has had an influence on the world the same as Jesus. He began His ministry with a small group of men who He equipped to change the world. Jesuss strategy of leading did not focus on prestige, wealth, power, or force. The plan of Jesus, from the start of His ministry, was to be a servant-leader. The servant-leadership style of Jesus is a strategy that will benefit any organization, business, charity group, or congregation.
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1512727326
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 125
Book Description
Have you ever thought about the leadership style of Jesus Christ? There has never been anyone who has had an influence on the world the same as Jesus. He began His ministry with a small group of men who He equipped to change the world. Jesuss strategy of leading did not focus on prestige, wealth, power, or force. The plan of Jesus, from the start of His ministry, was to be a servant-leader. The servant-leadership style of Jesus is a strategy that will benefit any organization, business, charity group, or congregation.
Philosophy, Who Needs It?
Author: Jason D. Crowder
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1498219799
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
Too often skeptics charge Christians with having a blind faith. Unfortunately, believers have added fuel to the charges of skeptics by speaking of their faith illogically. But the Christian faith is not a blind faith. In fact, biblical faith is never a blind, irrational faith. Christianity rests firmly on the stone that was rejected by the builders, which has become the cornerstone--Jesus Christ (Acts 4:11). Living biblically requires thinking biblically, just as "to think biblically entails to live biblically," as Winfried Corduan notes in the Foreword. As followers of Christ, believers cannot separate biblical thinking and biblical living. These two behaviors are eternally connected not only in the person of Jesus Christ, but they stem from the eternal being of God the Father and his eternal truth. Christ mandates that his followers love God with their entire being--heart, soul, mind, and strength (Mark 12:30). How are believers to go about living out this biblical mandate? Christian faith is a warranted belief. This is why it is so essential that Christians recognize the value and importance of philosophy and its proper place in Christendom and in the Christian's walk.
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1498219799
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
Too often skeptics charge Christians with having a blind faith. Unfortunately, believers have added fuel to the charges of skeptics by speaking of their faith illogically. But the Christian faith is not a blind faith. In fact, biblical faith is never a blind, irrational faith. Christianity rests firmly on the stone that was rejected by the builders, which has become the cornerstone--Jesus Christ (Acts 4:11). Living biblically requires thinking biblically, just as "to think biblically entails to live biblically," as Winfried Corduan notes in the Foreword. As followers of Christ, believers cannot separate biblical thinking and biblical living. These two behaviors are eternally connected not only in the person of Jesus Christ, but they stem from the eternal being of God the Father and his eternal truth. Christ mandates that his followers love God with their entire being--heart, soul, mind, and strength (Mark 12:30). How are believers to go about living out this biblical mandate? Christian faith is a warranted belief. This is why it is so essential that Christians recognize the value and importance of philosophy and its proper place in Christendom and in the Christian's walk.