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paperbackStarting Missional Churches
Life with God in the Neighborhood
Edited by Mark Branson and Nicholas Warnes
All mission is local—the people of God joining the work of God in a particular place. In Starting Missional Churches Mark Lau Branson and Nicholas Warnes introduce us to seven missional churches while examining common challenges regarding their genesis. Using stories, interviews with pastors and a look at common preconceived notions of church planting in the West, this guide brings together ...
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hardcoverThe Global Diffusion of Evangelicalism
The Age of Billy Graham and John Stott
History of Evangelicalism Series
by Brian Stanley
Evangelical Christianity underwent extraordinary expansion—geographically, culturally and theologically—in the second half of the twentieth century. How and why did it spread and change so much? How did its strategic responses to a rapidly changing world affect its diffusion, for better or for worse? This volume in the History of Evangelicalism series offers an authoritative survey of worldwide ...
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paperbackTeams That Thrive
Five Disciplines of Collaborative Church Leadership
by Ryan T. Hartwig and Warren Bird
Foreword by Dave FergusonReaders' Choice Award Winner
Outreach Magazine's Resources of the Year
It's increasingly clear that leadership should be shared—for the good of any organization and for the good of the leader. Many churches have begun to share key leadership duties, but don't know how to take their leadership team to the point where it thrives. ...
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paperbackBeyond Awkward
When Talking About Jesus Is Outside Your Comfort Zone
Forge Partnership Books
by Beau Crosetto
Foreword by Dave FergusonSpoiler alert: Talking about Jesus is awkward. We love to share good news with the world. We tweet about a great new restaurant, we share pictures of our newborn child and we celebrate about receiving that sought-after promotion. We are evangelists for many great things. So why don't we do the same with Jesus? It's not hard to see that we bring our own anxieties and awkwardness into every evangelistic ...
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caseboundThe Hopeful Neighborhood
What Happens When Christians Pursue the Common Good
Lutheran Hour Ministries Resources
by Don Everts
Foreword by David KinnamanAre you tired of hearing people dismiss the church as an irrelevant relic? (Do you secretly wonder if they are right?) Don Everts explores an exciting reality that is revealed in Scripture, shown throughout history, and confirmed in the latest research: when Christians pursue the common good of the neighborhood, the world stands up and notices. It turns out this is exactly what ...
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paperbackThe Vulnerable Pastor
How Human Limitations Empower Our Ministry
by Mandy Smith
Foreword by David HansenMissio Alliance Essential Reading List
Hearts Minds Bookstore's Best Books
ProdigalThought.net's Top Reads
Englewood Review of Books Best Books
Leadership Journal's Best Ministry Books of the Year
Often as pastors we feel like we need to project strength and competency in order ...
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paperbackSmall Group Starter Kit
LifeGuide Bible Studies
by Jeffrey Arnold
Do you want to build significant relationships, grow in your knowledge and understanding of Scripture, and learn how to reach out to others? Do you wonder how to begin? In this easy-to-use LifeGuide® Bible Study guide Jeff Arnold provides you with everything you need for the first meetings of a small group. Getting acquainted, setting expectations, studying Scripture--it's all here in ...
Number of Studies: 6
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paperbackEverywhere You Look
Discovering the Church Right Where You Are
by Tim Soerens
Foreword by Walter BrueggemannWhat's the point of the church anyway?
The emerging generation is opting out of the church in large numbers. They're embarrassed at how the church is portrayed in the media and dismayed at what appears to be their options for participation. Is church really necessary anymore in our day? Is it even possible?
Tim Soerens sees this unsettled state of affairs as an extraordinary ...
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paperbackTo Alter Your World
Partnering with God to Rebirth Our Communities
by Michael Frost and Christiana Rice
- 15th Annual Outreach Magazine Resource of the Year - Also Recommended in Church
In Christ, a new world is being born and the new creation is unfurling all around us. God is directing history toward the future restoration, repair, and renewal of all creation. And our job is to cooperate with God in being a sign and foretaste of that coming world. Renowned missional ...
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paperbackThe New Parish
How Neighborhood Churches Are Transforming Mission, Discipleship and Community
by Paul Sparks, Tim Soerens, and Dwight J. Friesen
Christianity Today Award of Merit
Readers' Choice Awards Honorable Mention
Best Books About the Church from Byron Borger, Hearts and Minds Bookstore
"When . . . faith communities begin connecting together, in and for the neighborhood, they learn to depend on God for strength to love, forgive and show grace like never before. ...
