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The Buzz About The Church
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Author : Matthew Thomas
language : en
Publisher: WestBow Press
Release Date : 2017-07-14
The Buzz About The Church written by Matthew Thomas and has been published by WestBow Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-14 with Religion categories.
Imagine making fully committed disciples of Jesus by both looking at the template of Jesus in scripture and a hive of honeybees. The sacred process of Jesus can be found in both creation and scripture. Journey with me to explore the sacred practice of discipleship through the metaphor of beekeeping. What we will discover are connections we never imagined existed. The same God who created the world is the One who showed up in it through Jesus Christ. The process the Creator used to mature life is the same process Jesus used to make mature followers. The biblical story of Sampson and the lion will be our guide and the riddle we will uncover as we journey to discover what is Strong and Sweet?
The Buzz About The Church
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Author : Matthew Todd Thomas
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015
The Buzz About The Church written by Matthew Todd Thomas and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Discipling (Christianity) categories.
"The Buzz About The Church: Re-Imagining Discipleship Through a Theology of Beekeeping", creates an awareness of the root problems of why the church has not passed on its sacred faith to future generations. Historically, some contributors to non-transmission have been Gnosticism, the Enlightenment, Consumerism and Moralistic Therapeutic Deism. The dissertation also focuses on movements which have sprung up in response to a declining church like the Emergent Church Movement and Missional Church Movement. This dissertation argues the solution to the problem is reestablishment of the practice of discipleship as Jesus modeled. Beekeeping is used to reimagine the model of discipleship. The claim being made is the same process God used to mature life in creation is the same one Jesus used to make mature followers. The doctrine of creation is reestablished as normative revelation in to the life of God and as the means to introduce the sacredness of honeybees. A bridge has been built to merge discipleship and honeybees to create a theology of beekeeping which informs our understanding of how the church can make followers. The three main ideas that are cornerstones of Jesus' methodology and creation's process are Community, Incarnational/Missional posture and multiplication. The solution to a church collapsing on itself is discipleship re-imagined by looking through the lens of creation. The second half of this dissertation is the creation of a popular book which explores the holy shape of a hexagon and the 6 necessary sides of discipleship which lead to fruitfulness. The metaphor of beekeeping is unpacked and engaged in modern analysis of the church. Lastly, the sacredness of honeybees in ancient culture is resurrected to a place of prominence.
The Up The Middle Church
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Author : Matt Keller
language : en
Publisher: Author House
Release Date : 2008-12-16
The Up The Middle Church written by Matt Keller and has been published by Author House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-12-16 with Religion categories.
In the Up The Middle Church, Matt Keller offers an on-the-field playbook for pastors and leaders who need to know how to win their Super Bowl one yard at a time! The church world today is inundated with stories of Overnight Success. The one percent of churches who have a long bomb story seem to make the headlines, but what about the other ninety-nine percent? Are we destined for failure? Are we left without options? Will we ever see our dream of doing something great for God come true? In The Up the Middle Church, Matt Keller unpacks the myth that just because a church isnt big, fast, doesnt mean it isnt successful. When Next Level Church began in 2002, it was anything but an overnight success story. However, by learning and implementing the principles that are in this book, that same church has grown from four people to nearly a thousand every week! There is a new normal in the church world today, and its The Up the Middle Church. Its possible to win in your church, but maybe God wants to show you howone yard at a time!
Making A Good Church Great
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Author : Steve Sjogren
language : en
Publisher: Gospel Light Publications
Release Date : 2010-02-25
Making A Good Church Great written by Steve Sjogren and has been published by Gospel Light Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-02-25 with Religion categories.
Bestselling author Steve Sjogren untangles the complex jumble commonly known as greatness in today’s mega church, mega everything world. As a successful pastor, he launched the servant evangelism movement, but along the way he discovered that significance was not where or what he thought it would be. Now, in a very practical book, he focuses on genuine greatness. Is it the size of the sanctuary? The number of new believers baptized each year? The youth attendance? The quantity of best selling books the pastor has written? The list of television shows, radio shows or podcasts the pastors appears on? Or is it something more? What is the buzz on good churches that become great in God’s eyes? Sjogren argues that greatness is not a point at which you arrive; rather, it is an ongoing process of worshipping, serving and living in God’s presence. It not a slick program; rather, it is a family, a hospital, an army and a school. When God is a present, His people are empowered. When God empowers His people, a good church becomes great.
Liquid Church
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Author : Tim Lucas
language : en
Publisher: Zondervan
Release Date : 2019-09-10
Liquid Church written by Tim Lucas and has been published by Zondervan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-10 with Religion categories.
In today's fluid culture, many churches are adrift--longing to reach spiritually thirsty people, but failing to make an impact. Have you noticed? Congregations are stuck or declining. Millennials and Gen Z are walking away. Volunteers and their generosity are drying up. Is your city, town, or neighborhood spiritually dry? Do you long to see more of the living water of Jesus flowing freely through your community, generating a fresh wave of ministry momentum? Buckle up: you're in for a whitewater ride! Liquid Church tells the fascinating story of a New Jersey church that began "on accident" and grew into one of America's 100 Fastest-Growing Churches, with over 5,000 in weekly attendance and more than 2,400 baptisms to date. Their secret? They harnessed the power of six powerful ministry currents sweeping across North America including: special needs, creative communication, ministry mergers, compassionate cause, radical generosity, and leadership development. With powerful stories and scriptural insights, backed by national research, Tim Lucas and Warren Bird describe dozens of fresh ideas, new ministry wineskins, and hard-won leadership learnings that resonate with rising generations in today's "show-then-tell" culture. Each chapter includes practical tools, real-life examples, and links to "Other Churches Making Waves" with cutting-edge ministry ideas designed to help saturate your city for Christ. Ready to dive deeper? Whether you serve a brand-new church plant, fast-growing congregation, or an aging ministry ready for reinvention, Liquid Church is an inspiring and practical guide for leaders ready to reach their spiritually thirsty neighbors--those who have given up on church, but haven't given up on God.
How To Develop Your Local Church
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Author : Richard Impey
language : en
Publisher: SPCK
Release Date : 2011-09-22
How To Develop Your Local Church written by Richard Impey and has been published by SPCK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-22 with Religion categories.
Is your church facing a period of change? Are you overwhelmed with too much to do? Or are you searching for a new vision? If you are looking to take your church in a new direction, then How to Develop Your Local Church can help you decide which path to follow. Written by an experienced practitioner, it will help you to understand your congregation better: how it operates, what its members take for granted, what their priorities are and what the 'character' of the congregation is. The book then explains some of the reasons for frustration and conflict in church life, and points to positive ways forward, giving guidance on planning and decision-making. Just as no two churches are the same, there is no 'one-size-fits-all' answer to how your church might develop. Rather, it is only by drawing upon the collective wisdom of the local congregation that worthwhile change will begin to happen.
Church Marketing 101
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Author : Richard L. Reising
language : en
Publisher: Baker Books
Release Date : 2006-01-01
Church Marketing 101 written by Richard L. Reising and has been published by Baker Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-01-01 with Religion categories.
Over 90 percent of all Christian churches in the United States have fewer than 200 members. While they vary in shape, size, ethnicity, and denomination, they have one thing in common: the desire to grow. So why is it that some churches fail to grow for years, while other congregations in the same community increase exponentially? The problem, says church marketing authority Richard Reising, is that most churches should not be doing promotion. Instead, they should focus on the preparation that will make members eager to invite others. In ChurchMarketing 101®, he demystifies basic marketing principles for the church, evaluates them against biblical principles, and illustrates how simple changes can remove roadblocks that hinder members from reaching out. Reising's simple yet insightful approach will be invaluable to pastors and ministry leaders from churches of all denominations and styles.
The Drama Of Dance In The Local Church
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Author : Emily Pardue
language : en
Publisher: Xulon Press
Release Date : 2005-07
The Drama Of Dance In The Local Church written by Emily Pardue and has been published by Xulon Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-07 with Drama categories.
The Attractional Church
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Author : Billy Hornsby
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2011-02-16
The Attractional Church written by Billy Hornsby and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-02-16 with Religion categories.
Every church leader and church member want their church to grow. The promise of The Attration Church is that if a church experience is positive, the lost, absent, and unfilled will come and complacent people in the pew will have their faith renewed. Author Billy Hornsby says that what keeps most churches from growing are the "methods" they choose for their outreach efforts. The local church must ensure visitors and members alike a good and lasting impression of their experience in church, especially the worship service. "You must get the first impression right!" Hornsby insists. From the website, Facebook page, Twitter accounts, leadership blogs, and parking lot to the worship facility and worship service: the total church experience must speak to people's emotions and be relational and relevant. The Attration Church is both motivational and practical with guidance on how to accomplish this transformation, and also presents case studies of some of the fastest-growing and most innovative churches in America. Here is a fresh vision for what the church can be.
Michigan Christian Advocate
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1893
Michigan Christian Advocate written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1893 with categories.