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paperbackBeginning Well
Christian Conversion & Authentic Transformation
by Gordon T. Smith
"Saints are made by good conversions." In this challenging and provocative book, Gordon T. Smith contends that a chief cause of spiritual immaturity in the evangelical church is an inadequate theology of conversion. Conversion, he says, involves more than a release from the consequences of sin--the goal is spiritual transformation. But there is little transformation without a complete and authentic ...
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paperbackYouth Ministry from the Outside In
How Relationships and Stories Shape Identity
by Brandon K. McKoy
Foreword by Chap Clark
Afterword by Kenneth J. GergenWe tend to organize our youth ministry from the inside out. We give gathered groups of individual youth tools and teaching to form their souls around a Christian identity. So far, so good. But what if our identity is not merely or even primarily rooted and established somewhere inside ourselves? What if our identity is shaped and cultivated in the relationships we inhabit--each with their own distinctives ...
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paperbackWhat God Thinks When We Fail
Finding Grace and True Success
by Steven C. Roy
What does God think of us when we fail? Does he think
- You're a loser.
- There's no hope for you.
- What a wimp!
- You're good for nothing!
Or does he think something very different? If you've ever lost a job or a relationship, let your friends down, seen your finances collapse, found your ministry crumbling or failed to meet your own ethical standards, you ...
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paperbackPrayer and the Knowledge of God
What the Whole Bible Teaches
by Graeme Goldsworthy
? Is it really possible to talk to God?
? Does he listen to us?
? How do we know what to say?
? Will it make any difference if we pray? Prayer is central to Christian faith and life and such questions are fundamental. While much teaching on prayer adresses practical issues and is experience-oriented, Graeme Goldsworthy's conviction is that good practice comes from a foundation ... -
hardcoverSoul Repair
Rebuilding Your Spiritual Life
by Jeff VanVonderen, Dale Ryan, and Juanita Ryan
Do you fear that God is angry with you? Do you wonder if God is really for you? if God really loves you? Deep down many of us believe that we are not good enough, and never will be good enough, to have a meaningful relationship with God. This is because we have been spiritually trained in ways that have left us with distorted and inadequate spiritualities of four different kinds:
- abusive
- anorexic
- addictive
- codependent
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paperbackThe Old Testament Law for the Life of the Church
Reading the Torah in the Light of Christ
by Richard E. Averbeck
From the early days of the church to the present, the Old Testament Law has been a subject of much confusion, debate, and outright theological division. And with good reason: the way Christians understand the Law has massive implications for their individual lives and for the life of the church. To sort through the numerous interpretations and approaches to this thorny issue, we ...
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paperbackA Just Mission
Laying Down Power and Embracing Mutuality
by Mekdes Haddis
Foreword by Latasha MorrisonWhy do American Christians travel overseas to reach people in distant lands, but neglect ministering to people who immigrate from those lands to their home communities?
Why does Western missions funding depend on narratives that marginalize indigenous leadership?
Why are diaspora Christians from the Global South not seen as legitimate missionaries to the West?
Western ...
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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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paperbackBelonging and Becoming
Creating a Thriving Family Culture
by Mark Scandrette and Lisa Scandrette
Renew your imagination for what family life can be. Many of us feel overwhelmed about the prospect of raising children in our high-performance, rapid-pace culture. Reflecting on difficulties from our own families of origin can increase our doubt and insecurity about being a good parent. Positive examples of family life can seem few and far between. Mark and Lisa Scandrette understand ...
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paperbackI Forgrace You
Doing Good to Those Who Have Hurt You
BridgeLeader Books
by David A. Anderson
Most of us are familiar with the golden rule: "Do unto others as you want them to do unto you." And if people treat us well, we generally do the same in return. But what about when others hurt us? Jesus gives us an even higher calling: "Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you" (Luke 6:27-28). David Anderson shows us how we can ...
