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Our world is marked by unprecedented degrees of multiculturalism, ethnic diversity, social shifts, international collaboration, and technology-driven changes. The changes are profound, especially when you consider the unchecked decline in the influence, size, and social standing of the church. There is an undercurrent of anxiety in the evangelical world, and a hunger for something new. And we're sensing the urgency of it. We need fresh, creative counterintuitive...
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Today's culture is more connected than any time in history, but all of this connectivity comes with a price. We live in a world that's become cluttered, distracted, and disrupted by social media, with the average person receiving as many as 5,000 messages a day in one form or another. If you're a pastor, nonprofit leader, artist, filmmaker, entrepreneur, or creative professional in this hyper-connected, highly distracted world, how do you get your...
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You can serve God and his people for a lifetime and do it with passion and joy. You do not have to become another casualty in the growing number of leaders who have compromised their integrity, character, and ministry because they failed to lead an examined and accountable life. The road forward is clearly marked. Leaders must make a decision to humbly and consistently examine their inner lives and identify areas of needed change and growth. Also,...
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Unleashing the Passion of Young People in Your Church Is Possible! Churches are losing both members and vitality as increasing numbers of young people disengage. Based on groundbreaking research with over 250 of the nation's leading congregations, Growing Young provides a strategy any church can use to involve and retain teenagers and young adults. It profiles innovative churches that are engaging 15- to 29-year-olds and as a result are growing--spiritually,...
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Today, coaching is recognized to be one of the most effective human resource development processes available, and it is becoming increasingly popular in organizations of all sizes. Faced with historically low levels of employee engagement (as little as 13% according to Gallup's latest survey), business leaders see coaching as key to unlocking the human talent, creativity, and innovation that is hiding in plain sight in their workplaces. And rather...
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Planting and leading a new church is not easy. There are the inevitable setbacks and challenges that come with launching anything new. And the process will test and try a leader's faith, as they face discouragement, loneliness, and failure. In this book, pastor and seasoned church leader Wayne Cordeiro speaks the truth in love, offering wisdom and insight to prepare leaders as they face the difficulties and hardships of church planting, while providing...
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To Transform a City is a timely, compelling book that helps readers understand how to think about cities, their own city, and the broad strategies needed for kingdom impact. The book begins with an overview of the importance of cities in the new day in which we live. The authors address the process of transformation along with examples of where and how communities have been transformed throughout history. After writing a persuasive chapter on kingdom...
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Within ten years, nine out of ten people will claim "no religious affiliation." Many of these people will live in urban areas. Church leaders must learn how to effectively engage in ministry with this urban core, a group that includes both the poor and marginalized as well as the wealthy and influential. This book will guide you in developing a philosophy of ministry that can lead to restoration and renewal in your city. Matt Carter and Darrin Patrick...
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Sea que quieras descubrir tu llamado o dedicarte incondicionalmente a tu propósito de vida, el enfoque transformador que Brian Houston presenta en esta obra te ayudará a navegar por un sendero de fe y a descubrir dones únicos adaptados perfectamente para tu travesía.
Hace 32 años, cuando Brian Houston se propuso iniciar una iglesia con 30 personas en el salón de una escuela, él no tenía idea de los altibajos, sacrificios y oportunidades milagrosas...
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Are you ready to abuse-proof your congregation? If one child or adult is spared the confusing ordeal of unwanted touch, it will be worth your time to read this book. In this comprehensive resource, Methodist pastor and pastoral psychologist Karen McClintock demonstrates that sexual abuse in congregations is preventable and gives clergy and lay leaders the tools they need to prevent it. This book shows congregations how to protect children and vulnerable...
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This e-book is an actual dissertation which takes a deep look into the leadership crises within today's church and culture. It is a dissertation which attempts to discuss and describe what true leadership is, and the attributes that leaders who follow the example set by Christ would possess and demonstrate to their congregations. Christian leadership is an act of service to the Christian Community. Seeing the Church as an institution flowing from...
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Diseñado particularmente para los miembros del Consejo Directivo, este librillo de 40 páginas es un recurso muy ingenioso que habla de los diferentes aspectos del Consejo. Richard Gilmore, un previo consultor con muchas comunidades de Emaús, explica las responsabilidades de los miembros del Consejo, los deberes de los comités del Consejo, las posibles asignaciones del comité y mucho más.
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Letting Go: Transforming Congregations for Ministry is a compelling guide for religious leaders and congregations seeking to adapt and thrive in the ever-changing landscape of ministry. Written with insight and practical wisdom, the book explores the essential process of letting go of outdated structures, traditions, and mindsets that hinder the growth and effectiveness of congregations. Drawing on real-life examples and a deep understanding of the...
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Do you want to be a great leader? Do you know what it takes to be a great leader? Someone said if a leader is leading out front and there is no one behind him, then he is just taking a walk.
This book is designed to help leaders be the best they can be using biblical principles as a guideline. These guidelines are direct and practical. It also has illustrations that will give the reader a picture in their mind because a picture is worth a thousand...
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Your character-who you are-determines the leadership influence you have with others. In 9 Keys to Successful Leadership, James Merritt, a respected voice on leadership, identifies nine essential traits that make leaders less stressed, easier to follow, and more influential. Among the leadership qualities Merritt identifies are •making sure someone sees, hears, or feels love from you each day• letting God's joy shine through your life• being...
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The Cup, The Cake & The Coin is a compelling Biblical account of how pastors are to be treated and the blessing that comes from faithfully serving them. Have you ever wondered why God gives us pastors? Do you know the Biblical way to select a pastor? How do you honor a pastor's vision after he or she has gone home to be with the Lord? Do you know the Biblical path of restoration for pastors who fall? These are serious questions that the Bible addresses....
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Pastors of smaller membership churches have a huge calling. They are responsible for changing the world! Rather than look at the small number of members in their congregations as a limitation, pastors should view their congregations as an elite force, able to impact their communities for the Kingdom of God.
Small Church, Excellent Ministry is a handbook designed for pastors serving in smaller membership churches. This book will help you to conduct...
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Principios claros para desarrollar un liderazgo dentro de la iglesia. El pastor Cesar, quien pastorea una iglesia de más de 25, 000 grupos celulares y más de 100, 000 miembros enseña como poder llegar a alcanzar un gran potencial a nivel de liderazgo. Incluye el prólogo por el Dr. David Yonggi Cho, actual pastor de la iglesia más grande del mundo.
39) Next Generation Success: Reflections on a Decade of Dialogue Between Senior and Junior Generations
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Preparing the next generation to inherit the family enterprise is the single most important determinant of a successful generational handoff. It depends significantly on both the senior generation and junior generation taking active roles in the preparation process. Specifically, what can each generation do to help develop the next generation? What does each generation want from the other throughout this journey? These and related questions have been...
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Meet Doug Clay, Assemblies of God general superintendent–as his family and friends know him. Ordered Steps offers a revealing journey through the insights and perspectives of those who have known Doug best. As well, Doug shares his spiritual priorities and passions in his own words. Doug's experiences remind us God sovereignly works circumstances for good in and through our lives. Tragedy in childhood, the spiritual strength of his family, and the...
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