Church Leadership

The Outreaching Church seeks to solve two problems: 1. Many people don't know how to use their skills to impact lives for the Kingdom of God. 2. Churches are struggling to grow, and most have a very difficult time establishing thriving outreach ministries. This book is a guide to solving both dilemmas: helping you fulfill God’s plan for your life resulting in thriving churches!

Many of us as women feel conflicted about Jesus’s calling on our lives because a woman trying to love God beyond her heart and soul, with her mind and strength, can be thought of as crossing some line or unspoken boundary. Bible teacher Kat Armstrong challenges us to ask, “Why am I allowing limitations on my pursuit of Jesus’s calling?”

Despite Jesus' prayer that all Christians "be one", divisions have been epidemic in the body of Christ from the beginning to the present. We cluster in theological groups, gender groups, age groups, ethnic groups, educational, and economic groups. We criticize freely those who disagree with us, don't look like us, don't act like us, and don't even like what we like. With a personal touch and the trained eye of a social psychologist, Cleveland brings to bear the latest studies and research on the unseen dynamics at work that tend to separate us from others.

I Sold My Soul on eBay tells the story of how and why Hemant Mehta, the nonbeliever who auctioned off the opportunity to send him to church, became an atheist and went on to attend a wide variety of church services. It also features his insightful critiques and observations of the churches he visited, including accounts of his visits to some of the best-known churches in the country.

How do Christians account for the widespread presence of goodness in a fallen world? Richard Mouw, one of the most influential evangelical voices in America, presents his mature thought on the topic of common grace. Addressing a range of issues relevant to engaging common grace in the 21st century, Mouw shows how God takes delight in all things that glorify him - even those that happen beyond the boundaries of the church-and defends the doctrine of common grace from its detractors.

Engaging young adults in the local church is not as hopeless a case as statistics might have us believe, but young adults are asking six important questions about the role of the Church in their lives in 21st century culture—questions that could radically transform the Church for the good of all.

Is the way we do church making disciples of our people and helping them fulfil their God-given purpose? There can be no apathy, restlessness, or boredom in such a church! In his warm and candid style, Howard Webb shows how the scriptural model of church as a mission-centered family embracing its place is the way to both grow our people and grow the Kingdom. Here is a vision of church that has the power to transform us and our world.

The content presented here is a direct result of a captivating presentation delivered by Dr. David K. Ewen, an esteemed and ordained minister with a wealth of knowledge and experience. Dr. Ewen had the honor of addressing the respected members of the International Coalition of Christian Pastors, where he shone a light on the enduring and contemporary relevance of the Bible in the lives of people today.

In Deep Church, Belcher brings the best insights of all sides to forge a third way between emerging and traditional. In a fair and evenhanded way, Belcher explores the proposals of such emerging church leaders as Tony Jones, Brian McLaren and Doug Pagitt. He offers measured appreciation and affirmation as well as balanced critique.

Facilita resalta las dinámicas claves de grupos pequeños que le darán al líder confianza para facilitar a otros. Facilita le enseña a un líder cómo escuchar bien, hacer preguntas, capacitar a otros, involucrar a las personas, y cómo prepararse para la reunión.

In today’s polarized context, Christians often have committed, biblical rationales for very different positions. How can Christians navigate disagreements with both truth and love? Tim Muehlhoff and Rick Langer provide lessons from conflict theory and church history on how to negotiate differing biblical convictions in order to move toward Christian unity.

Most Christians resist the idea that we are to pursue happiness. We are more comfortable with the idea of finding joy or being blessed. But seeking happiness seems too superficial or too flighty for people of faith. In Happy Church, Tim McConnell offers a radical call for Christians to reclaim happiness.

In a world where values and morals are often overlooked, Christian leadership in the workplace is of utmost importance. As leaders, managers, supervisors, and bosses, we have a unique opportunity to influence and impact those we lead, not only in their professional lives but also in their spiritual journeys. In the book, "Divine Leadership: Applying Christian Principles in the Workplace," we delve into the significance of leading people as a Christian and how it can transform both individuals and organizations.

A right understanding of honor is vital to healthy churches. It’s a word that’s mentioned hundreds of times throughout the Bible. But what does honor really look like for us in everyday church life? Who should we honor, and how? Adam Ramsey brings a fresh understanding of true honor in our churches. He paints a vision of an honoring church that captivates your mind and heart—a church that shines brightly in the community because of the way its members value and respect each other and their leaders and, above all else, bring honor to God.

This practical manual is a must for every leader who is planting or growing the church…

Unlock the principles of leadership excellence with "Lead like an Eagle, Think Like a Lion." This transformative guide is a beacon for Christian leaders across all fields, offering profound insights rooted in Biblical principles. As worldwide systems falter, leaders face corruption and power struggles and Lead Like an Eagle, Think Like a Lion," you will embark on a journey to rebuild the walls of leadership with Biblical backup. Discover the purpose of effective leadership and the devastating consequences when these walls are compromised.

Adding a Breakthrough Prayer Initiative to the teamwork of your church or ministry’s leadership will change everything - and transform what may have become routine administrative work, into riding the exciting rapids of a God-led spiritual adventure together. This new resource that will strengthen the "flood gate" of your breakthrough prayer practices both collectively and individually. Each chapter includes discussion questions, application ideas, a breakthrough prayer practice for the week or month.

With their new book, Cristofer Pereyra and Erin Monnin provide a guide to authentic lay Catholic leadership. Catholic Leadership for Civil Society is structured to show that lay Catholic leadership is not meant to be lived out within the confines of the Catholic community exclusively, but instead serve mainly as a guiding force which illuminates every aspect of secular society with the Truth of the Gospel. The book explains why lay Catholic professionals have a unique responsibility and opportunity to influence the world for Christ, as their duty as baptized children of God.

Cell-church specialist and pastor Dr. Joel Comiskey studied the world's most successful cell churches to determine how they effectively make disciples who make disciples. These churches have embraced specific principles. Conversely, churches that do not embrace these same principles have problems with their groups and therefore are not as effective in making disciples.

Unlock the secrets of effective spiritual leadership with The Shepherd's Path: Guided Lessons in Spiritual Leadership. Whether you are answering your calling or grappling with the responsibilities of church stewardship, this book serves as an invaluable guide to embodying ethical and impactful leadership. From understanding your own divine calling to dealing with ethical dilemmas, from nurturing future leaders through mentorship to building a lasting legacy, this book covers it all.