Simple Church
The simple revolution has begun. From the design of the iPod to the uncluttered Google home page, simple ideas are changing the world. Simple Church clearly calls for Christians to return to the simple gospel-sharing methods of Jesus. No bells or whistles required, so to speak. Based on case studies of four hundred American churches, authors Thom Rainer and Eric Geiger prove that the process for making disciples has quite often become too complex. Simple churches are thriving, and they are doing so by taking these four ideas to heart: Clarity. Movement. Alignment. Focus.
Each idea is examined here, simply showing why it is time to simplify.
Fearless: Imagine Your Life Without Fear
Fear is like an invisible prison. It holds you captive, influencing your choices and perceptions about life, God, and other people. Can you imagine what your life would be like without fear? With so much going wrong in the world it can seem hard to picture. In Fearless, Max Lucado, pastor of Oak Hills Church, shows you how life can be lived with confidence and joy when you replace your fear with faith. Let this inspiring and timely message encourage your heart today!
Cast of Characters
Do you believe that God can use you to accomplish extraordinary things? If you have any doubts, take a look at the heroes in the Bible. You’ll find people like Mary, Peter, David, Joseph and Esther–ordinary people who allowed God to work through them in amazing ways. In Cast of Characters, Max Lucado gleans from several of his best-selling works to present some of the Bible’s most interesting lives. Each chapter includes related Biblical text and discussion questions for individual or group study. Come closer to God’s heart for you, by spending time with this cast of characters.
The Leadership Principles of Billy Graham
Named by Time magazine as one of the past century’s top 10 leaders, Dr. Graham is noted not only for bringing thousands to Christ—but also for ensuring that helpful resources are available to new believers. Now you can discover the 20 key principles of successful management that are at the heart of his worldwide ministry.
Comeback Churches
Research shows that over time most congregations plateau and then eventually decline. Church growth experts Ed Stetzer and Mike Dodson explain why and show you how to revive a body of believers. Learn the importance of lighting a spiritual fire; intentional evangelism; making disciples; forming small groups; and a take-risk leadership—and watch the pews fill up again!
Traveling Light
Lucado shepherds you through the beloved 23rd Psalm, leading you beside the still waters of quiet reflection and using the familiar verses to walk you through an inventory of emotional and spiritual baggage you were never meant to carry. Lighten your load as you step ahead in faith!
Just Walk Across the Room
Building on his bestseller Becoming a Contagious Christian, Pastor Hybels shows you how to follow Jesus’ model of personal evangelism by “living in 3-D”—developing friendships, discovering stories, and discerning appropriate ways to leave your comfort zone. Learn to share the good news of redemption with people living far from God—and across the room.
Wired: For A Life of Worship
Teens and young adults all worship something—but not necessarily Christ. Maybe it’s the basketball court, the mall, or an idol. Guide them to their Creator with this interactive student edition of The Air I Breathe! This 2-in-1 volume features fresh new content, a 30-day devotional journey, and plenty of room to record thoughts and feelings.
It: How Churches and Leaders Can Get It and Keep It
What is it, and how can you and your ministry get–and keep–it? Combining in-your-face honesty with off-the-wall humor, this lively book helps believers understand the elements needed to obtain it. A gift from God, it is often bestowed upon those who have seven contributing ingredients. However, warns Groeschel, it can be lost when leaders lack a vision or fail to constantly communicate it, or when they don’t focus on a limited set of goals.