The Gospel Driven Church
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The Gospel Driven Church
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Author : Jared C. Wilson
language : en
Publisher: Zondervan
Release Date : 2019-03-12
The Gospel Driven Church written by Jared C. Wilson and has been published by Zondervan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-12 with Religion categories.
Many evangelical churches face the problem of the open "back door"--even as new people arrive, older members are leaving, looking for something else. Combined with this problem is the discipleship deficit, the difficult truth that most evangelicals are not reaching the unchurched at the rates they think they are. In fact, many of the metrics that we often "count" in the church to highlight success really don't tell us the full story of a church's spiritual state. Things like attendance, decisions, dollars, and experiences can tell us something about a church, but not everything. To cultivate a spiritually healthy church we need a shift in our metrics--a "grace-shift" that prioritizes the work of God in the lives of people over numbers and dollars. Are people growing in their esteem for Jesus? Is there a dogged devotion to the Bible as the ultimate authority for life? Is there a growing interest in theology and doctrine? A discernible spirit of repentance? And perhaps most importantly, is there evident love for God and for our neighbors in the congregation? Leading a church culture to shift from numerical success to the metrics of grace can be costly, but leaders who have conviction, courage, and commitment can lead while avoiding some of the landmines that often destroy churches. Wilson includes diagnostic questions that will help leaders measure--and lead team transparency in measuring as a group--the relative spiritual health of their church, as well as a practical prescriptive plan for implementing this metric-measuring strategy without becoming legalistic. Most attractional church models can lean heavily on making changes to the weekend worship gatherings. And while some of these changes can be good, thriving grace-focused churches are driven by a commitment to the gospel, allowing the gospel to inform and shape the worship service and the various ministries of the church.
The Gospel Driven Life
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Author : Michael Horton
language : en
Publisher: Baker Books
Release Date : 2009-10-01
The Gospel Driven Life written by Michael Horton and has been published by Baker Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-10-01 with Religion categories.
In his well-received Christless Christianity Michael Horton offered a prophetic wake-up call for a self-centered American church. With The Gospel-Driven Life he turns from the crisis to the solutions, offering his recommendations for a new reformation in the faith, practice, and witness of contemporary Christianity. This insightful book will guide readers in reorienting their faith and the church's purpose toward the good news of the gospel. The first six chapters explore that breaking news from heaven, while the rest of the book focuses on the kind of community that the gospel generates and the surprising ways in which God is at work in the world. Here is fresh news for Christians who are burned out on hype and are looking for hope.
Gospel Driven Ministry
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Author : Jared C. Wilson
language : en
Publisher: Zondervan
Release Date : 2021-03-02
Gospel Driven Ministry written by Jared C. Wilson and has been published by Zondervan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-02 with Religion categories.
From the beginning of his ministry, Jesus called and equipped individuals who would serve his community of followers. These "shepherds" are called to preach, pray, and care for the needs of God's people. But what does it mean to be a pastor? And what is the nature of this ministry, according to the Bible? In Gospel-Driven Ministry, Jared Wilson begins by looking at the qualifications for the pastorate, addressing the notion of a call to ministry and how an individual--and a church community--can best identify the marks of maturity and affirm a call. In each chapter, Wilson looks at one of the core practices of pastoral ministry, including: Preaching Sermons Developing a Vibrant Prayer Life Caring and Counseling Pastoring Married and Single Gospel-Centered Leadership Fighting Sin and Spiritual Warfare Resolving Conflict Passing on the Ministry to Others In addition, Wilson provides practical resources including theological insights on baptism and the Lord's Supper, guidance for wedding and funeral sermons, outlines for leading elder and deacon meetings, tips for interviewing new pastors, questions to ask at ordination, and advice on knowing when and how to leave a pastor role. This is a comprehensive, practical guide to pastoral ministry that prepares new pastors and equips those currently serving for long-term, healthy ministry.
Shaped By The Gospel
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Author : Timothy Keller
language : en
Publisher: Zondervan
Release Date : 2016-03-15
Shaped By The Gospel written by Timothy Keller and has been published by Zondervan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-15 with Religion categories.
It is easy to assume that if we understand the gospel and preach it faithfully, our ministry will necessarily be shaped by it—but this is not true. Many churches claim to be gospel-centered but do not have a ministry that is shaped by, centered on, and empowered through the gospel. The implications of the gospel have not yet worked their way into the fabric of how that church does ministry. Gospel-centered ministry is more theologically driven than program driven. To pursue it, we must spend time reflecting on the essence, the truths, and the very patterns of the gospel itself. The gospel is neither religion nor irreligion, but something else entirely—a third way of relating to God through grace. In Shaped by the Gospel, bestselling author and pastor Timothy Keller addresses several current discussion and conflicts about the nature of the gospel and shows how faithful preaching of the gospel leads to individual and corporate renewal. This new edition contains the first section of Center Church in an easy-to-read format with new reflections and additional essays from Timothy Keller and several other contributors.
The Gospel Driven Church
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Author : Ian Stackhouse
language : en
Publisher: Paternoster Publishing
Release Date : 2004
The Gospel Driven Church written by Ian Stackhouse and has been published by Paternoster Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Religion categories.
This title documents the development of a faddist mentality regards revival among church leaders and the numerous theological and pastoral distortions that take place when genuine revival fervour transmutes into revivalism.
Center Church
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Author : Timothy Keller
language : en
Publisher: Zondervan
Release Date : 2012-09-04
Center Church written by Timothy Keller and has been published by Zondervan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-04 with Religion categories.
Practical and Gospel-centered thoughts on how to have a fruitful ministry by one of America's leading and most beloved pastor. Many church leaders are struggling to adapt to a culture that values individuality above loyalty to a group or institution. There have been so many "church growth" and "effective ministry" books in the past few decades that it's hard to know where to start or which ones will provide useful and honest insight. Based on over twenty years of ministry in New York City, Timothy Keller takes a unique approach that measures a ministry's success neither by numbers nor purely by the faithfulness of its leaders, but on the biblical grounds of fruitfulness. Center Church outlines a balanced theological vision for ministry organized around three core commitments: Gospel-centered: The gospel of grace in Jesus Christ changes everything, from our hearts to our community to the world. It completely reshapes the content, tone, and strategy of all that we do. City-centered: With a positive approach toward our culture, we learn to affirm that cities are wonderful, strategic, and under-served places for gospel ministry. Movement-centered: Instead of building our own tribe, we seek the prosperity and peace of our community as we are led by the Holy Spirit. "Between a pastor's doctrinal beliefs and ministry practices should be a well-conceived vision for how to bring the gospel to bear on the particular cultural setting and historical moment. This is something more practical than just doctrine but much more theological than "how-to steps" for carrying out a ministry. Once this vision is in place, it leads church leaders to make good decisions on how to worship, disciple, evangelize, serve, and engage culture in their field of ministry—whether in a city, suburb, or small town." — Tim Keller, Core Church
Gospel Deeps
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Author : Jared C. Wilson
language : en
Publisher: Crossway
Release Date : 2012-09-30
Gospel Deeps written by Jared C. Wilson and has been published by Crossway this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-30 with Religion categories.
While pastoring for the past fifteen years, Jared Wilson has become known in contemporary evangelicalism for his passionate, gospel-centered writing and teaching. Following Wilson's well-received publication of Gospel Wakefulness, he writes Gospel Deeps as a "next step" to establishing the need for astonishment, which begins by looking at the astonishing things God has done in and through Christ. Wilson holds up the gospel like a diamond and examines it facet by facet, demonstrating the riches of its implications. This book serves as a valuable contribution to the emerging canon of gospel-centered literature, in the spirit of John Piper's Pleasures of God and Tim Keller's emphasis on a "robust gospel," and continues in the glory-reveling legacy left by Jonathan Edwards, John Owen, and the like. The distinctiveness of Gospel Deeps is found in Wilson's winsome and frequently ecstatic writing voice, as well as his unique approach to showcasing the gospel's beauty.
The Gospel Driven Church Retrieving Classical Ministries For Contemporary Revivalism
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Author : Ian Stackhouse
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
The Gospel Driven Church Retrieving Classical Ministries For Contemporary Revivalism written by Ian Stackhouse and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with categories.
The Purpose Driven Church
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Author : Rick Warren
language : en
Publisher: Zondervan
Release Date : 1995
The Purpose Driven Church written by Rick Warren and has been published by Zondervan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Religion categories.
This is a five-point strategy for attracting and spiritually maturing the unchurched, from the pastor of Saddleback Church.
The Gospel Centered Life
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Author : Robert H. Thune
language : en
Publisher: New Growth Press
Release Date : 2016-04-15
The Gospel Centered Life written by Robert H. Thune and has been published by New Growth Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-15 with Religion categories.
Lots of Christians talk about the gospel, but how many really understand the gospel and know how to apply it to their lives? Featuring nine self-contained lessons with discussion questions, articles, practical exercises, and comprehensive leader’s notes in the back, The Gospel-Centered Life helps participants understand how the gospel shapes ...