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paperbackSteward Leadership in the Nonprofit Organization
by Kent R. Wilson
Most approaches to nonprofit organizational leadership are borrowed from the for-profit sector. But these models are often inadequate to address the issues nonprofit leaders face. We need a new framework for nonprofit management that is rooted inhistorical precedent and biblical principles yet is also appropriate for the nonprofit context.Nonprofit consultant and researcher Kent Wilson presents ...
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paperbackGrief
God's Help in Times of Sorrow
LifeGuide Bible Studies
by Cathy Gardner Maddams and James W. Reapsome
A friend moves away. You get laid off. Cancer takes the life of a family member. We all experience grief and loss in some form. Whether you're supporting a grieving friend or mourning a loss of your own, these nine-session LifeGuide® Bible from Psalms will help you express what you're feeling and lead you to the arms of our compassionate God, who weeps with us, listens to our cries and understands ...
Number of Studies: 9
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paperbackHosea
God's Persistent Love
LifeGuide Bible Studies
by Dale Larsen and Sandy Larsen
God never gives up.
Even when you rebel, disobey or make a mistake, God continues to pursue you with a relentless love.
In this twelve-session LifeGuide® Bible Stud, Dale and Sandy Larsen lead you through the fascinating Old Testament story of Hosea, you'll see how a godly man's unfailing love for his wayward wife illustrates God's unconditional, "no-holds-barred" love for you, too.
This ...
Number of Studies: 12
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Respected New Testament scholar Ian Howard Marshall died on Saturday, December 12, 2015, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. The author or editor of at least thirty-eight books and more than 120 essays and articles, Marshall had a significant influence on both biblical scholarship and the church.
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paperbackWhen Your World Ends
God's Creative Process for Rebuilding a Life
by Dawn Sanders
Foreword by Carol KentHow do you rebuild your life after it falls apart?
Catastrophic events often feel like the end of the world. When we feel like we have nothing left, we sometimes wish for our own end too. Yet God keeps waking us up every morning—a sign that God wants us to keep living when our world ends. We must find our way to the new life that awaits us on the other side of loss. But how?
Dawn ...
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paperbackSustainable Children's Ministry
From Last-Minute Scrambling to Long-Term Solutions
by Mark DeVries and Annette Safstrom
Are you a children's ministry leader on the edge of burnout? Do you find yourself working harder and harder to tame the chaos?Mark DeVries and Annette Safstrom know how you feel. Flash and fizz can be effective at attracting young families, but without sustainable systems beneath the unforgettable moments, the impact is almost always short-lived. In this practical resource, you’ll learn how to recruit ...
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paperbackBlessed Are the Nones
Mixed-Faith Marriage and My Search for Spiritual Community
by Stina Kielsmeier-Cook
Can the Christian life be lived alone?
When her husband left Christianity several years into their marriage, Stina Kielsmeier-Cook was left "spiritually single"—struggling to live the Christian life on her own, taking her kids to church by herself, and wrestling with her own questions and doubts.
In this memoir, Kielsmeier-Cook tells the story of her mixed-faith marriage ...
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paperbackDeuteronomy
Becoming Holy People
LifeGuide Bible Studies
by Stephen D. Eyre
Do you long to experience God's presence in your life?
In this twelve-session LifeGuide® Bible Study, Stephen D. Eyre leads you to explore the story told in Deuteronomy—the story of God's people seeking after him. As you trace their journey, experiencing their forward progress, their detours, and their obstacles, you, too, will learn to follow God more closely.
For over three decades ...
Number of Studies: 12
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audiobookParenting in the Pew
Guiding Your Children into the Joy of Worship
by Robbie F. Castleman
Read by Heidi RewOver 100,000 Copies Sold!
"Daddy, I'd like you to meet my children."
That's Robbie Castleman's attitude about taking her children to church. She believes that Sunday morning isn't a success if she has only managed to keep the kids quiet. And she knows there's more to church for kids than trying out their new coloring books. ...
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paperbackPreventing Ministry Failure
A ShepherdCare Guide for Pastors, Ministers and Other Caregivers
by Michael Todd Wilson and Brad Hoffmann
Great ministers don't just happen.Great falls from ministry don't just happen either. A complex mix of factors both internal and external test the limits of your ability to minister wholeheartedly over the long haul.Senior pastor Brad Hoffmann andlicensed professional counselor Michael Todd Wilson work with pastors removed from their place of service. The common experiences of these pastors revealed ...
