Church In Hard Places

Author : Mez McConnell,Mike McKinley
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2016-01-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433549076

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Church in Hard Places by Mez McConnell,Mike McKinley Pdf

Jesus came to seek and to save the lost, paying particular attention to the downtrodden and the poor. As followers of Jesus, Christians are called to imitate his example and reach out to those who have the least. This book offers biblical guidelines and practical strategies for reaching those on the margins of our society with the gospel of Jesus Christ. The authors—both pastors with years of experience ministering among the poor—set forth helpful “dos” and “don’ts” related to serving in the midst of less-affluent communities. Emphasizing the priority of the gospel as well as the importance of addressing issues of social justice, this volume will help pastors and other church leaders mobilize their people to plant churches and make an impact in “hard places”—in their own communities and around the world.

Author : Mez McConnell,Mike McKinley
Publisher : 9marks
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2019-06-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1950396851

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艰难之地的教会 (Church in Hard Places) (Chinese) by Mez McConnell,Mike McKinley Pdf

It is impossible to alleviate poverty--in its fullest sense--apart from the local church. In recent years, Christians have shown an increased commitment to helping the poor. But this renewed interest in poverty alleviation is doomed to fail if it is not rooted in the local church--God's established means of drawing downtrodden people into a transformative relationship with himself. Emphasizing the priority of the gospel, Mez McConnell and Mike McKinley, both pastors with fruitful ministries among the poor, offer biblical guidelines and practical strategies for planting, revitalizing, and growing faithful churches in hard places--in our own communities and around the world.

Author : Collin Hansen,Jonathan Leeman
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2021-07-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433579592

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Rediscover Church by Collin Hansen,Jonathan Leeman Pdf

"A Christian without a church is a Christian in trouble." Since a global pandemic abruptly closed places of worship, many Christians have skipped church life, even neglecting virtual services. But this was a trend even before COVID-19. Polarizing issues, including political and racial strife, convinced some people to pull away from the church and one another. Now it's time to recommit to gathering as brothers and sisters in Christ. In Rediscover Church, Collin Hansen and Jonathan Leeman discuss why church is essential for believers and God's mission. Through biblical references and personal stories, they show readers God's true intention for corporate gathering: to spiritually strengthen members as individuals and the body of Christ. In an age of church-shopping and livestreamed services, rediscover why the future of the church relies on believers gathering regularly as the family of God. Published in partnership with the Gospel Coalition and 9Marks.

Author : Mez McConnell,Mike McKinley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2017-06-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1547132094

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Church in Hard Places (la Iglesia en Lugares Difíciles) - 9Marks (9Marcas) by Mez McConnell,Mike McKinley Pdf

It is impossible to alleviate poverty-in its fullest sense-apart from the local church.In recent years, Christians have shown an increased commitment to helping the poor. But this renewed interest in poverty alleviation is doomed to fail if it is not rooted in the local church-God's established means of drawing downtrodden people into a transformative relationship with himself. Emphasizing the priority of the gospel, Mez McConnell and Mike McKinley, both pastors with fruitful ministries among the poor, offer biblical guidelines and practical strategies for planting, revitalizing, and growing faithful churches in hard places-in our own communities and around the world.

Author : Randy Frazee
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310494362

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The Connecting Church 2.0 by Randy Frazee Pdf

The development of meaningful relationships, where every member carries a significant sense of belonging, is central to what it means to be the church. So why do many Christians feel disappointed and disillusioned with their efforts to experience authentic community? Despite the best efforts of pastors, small group leaders, and faithful lay persons, church too often is a place of loneliness rather than connection. In this revised and updated version of his best-selling book, Randy Frazee shows us how church can be so much...better. More intimate and alive. The answer may seem radical today, but it was a central component of life in the early church. First-century Christians knew what it meant to live in vital community with one another, relating with a depth and commitment that made "the body of Christ" a perfect metaphor for the church. What would it take to reclaim that kind of love, joy, support, and dynamic spiritual growth? Read this book and find out.

Author : Thom S. Rainer,Daniel L. Akin,Arthur H. Criscoe
Publisher : Lifeway Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Baptists
ISBN : 1415865418

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Vibrant Church by Thom S. Rainer,Daniel L. Akin,Arthur H. Criscoe Pdf

The winds of change are blowing. In this time of massive political and social upheaval, many people are questioning the relevance or established institutions like the church. At the same time, others are looking to the church in hopes that it holds the life-changing answers they desperately need.

Author : Mez McConnell,Mike McKinley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2022-10-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1958168610

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Church in Hard Places (German) by Mez McConnell,Mike McKinley Pdf

Author : David Platt
Publisher : Multnomah
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2010-05-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781601422217

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Radical by David Platt Pdf

New York Times bestseller What is Jesus worth to you? It's easy for American Christians to forget how Jesus said his followers would actually live, what their new lifestyle would actually look like. They would, he said, leave behind security, money, convenience, even family for him. They would abandon everything for the gospel. They would take up their crosses daily... But who do you know who lives like that? Do you? In Radical, David Platt challenges you to consider with an open heart how we have manipulated the gospel to fit our cultural preferences. He shows what Jesus actually said about being his disciple--then invites you to believe and obey what you have heard. And he tells the dramatic story of what is happening as a "successful" suburban church decides to get serious about the gospel according to Jesus. Finally, he urges you to join in The Radical Experiment -- a one-year journey in authentic discipleship that will transform how you live in a world that desperately needs the Good News Jesus came to bring.

Author : Mez McConnell,Mike McKinley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-01-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1951474228

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Church in Hard Places (Russian) by Mez McConnell,Mike McKinley Pdf

Author : Michael Green
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 712 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2023-09-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781467465632

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Evangelism through the Local Church by Michael Green Pdf

A comprehensive guide to practical evangelism: its biblical basis, theological backbone, and current practice Michael Green draws from a lifetime’s experience in this seminal work on the theory and practice of evangelism. Green shows how the good news of Christ is communicated most effectively through the local church. This comprehensive resource includes a primer on Christian apologetics and concrete suggestions for congregations and individuals sharing the gospel. Green challenges the hang-ups which so often accompany the very mention of evangelism. His classic work will continue to inspire new generations of evangelists.

Author : J.R. Briggs,Bob Hyatt
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2015-01-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830841189

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Eldership and the Mission of God by J.R. Briggs,Bob Hyatt Pdf

The biblical model for church leadership is found not only in pastors but also in teams of elders who oversee, shepherd, teach, equip and guide the community into God's mission. In this practical guide, J.R. Briggs and Bob Hyatt unpack the role, character and posture of a mission-oriented elder.

Author : D. A. Carson
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1581344252

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Love in Hard Places by D. A. Carson Pdf

A readable guide for helping Christians understand what biblical forgiveness and biblical love really look like in the painful situations in life.

Author : Kevin Makins
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2020-06-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493423460

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Why Would Anyone Go to Church? by Kevin Makins Pdf

There are plenty of reasons to criticize, judge, and even walk away from the church. Many of us have been hurt and rejected. We may see church as insular and irrelevant. Despite this, Kevin Makins believes that the church still matters--perhaps more than ever. When Kevin was 23 and didn't know any better, he started a congregation with some friends who were on the edge of faith. Together they hoped to discover if the church was worth fighting for. In this brutally honest account, he shares their story of becoming a community of misfits, outcasts, and oddballs who would learn that, even with all its faults, the church is worth being a part of . . . and must be reclaimed for good. If you've been burned or burned out by the church, if you've been silenced or misunderstood, if you've left or never even joined in the first place, this candid, hopeful book is your invitation to consider what you miss out on when you give up on church--and what the church misses out on when it gives up on you.

Author : Carey Nieuwhof
Publisher : WaterBrook
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780735291362

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At Your Best by Carey Nieuwhof Pdf

“A perceptive and practical book about why our calendars so rarely reflect our priorities and what we can do to regain control.”—ADAM GRANT “Carey’s book will help you reorganize your life. And then you can share a copy with someone you care about.”—SETH GODIN You deserve to stop living at an unsustainable pace. An influential podcaster and thought leader shows you how. Overwhelmed. Overcommitted. Overworked. That’s the false script an inordinate number of people adopt to be successful. Does this sound familiar: ● Slammed is normal. ● Distractions are everywhere. ● Life gets reduced to going through the motions. Tired of living that way? At Your Best gives you the strategies you need to win at work and at home by living in a way today that will help you thrive tomorrow. Influential podcast host and thought leader Carey Nieuwhof understands the challenges of constant pressure. After a season of burnout almost took him out, he discovered how to get time, energy, and priorities working in his favor. This approach freed up more than one thousand productive hours a year for him and can do the same for you. At Your Best will help you ● replace chronic exhaustion with deep productivity ● break the pattern of overpromising and never accomplishing enough ● clarify what matters most by restructuring your day ● master the art of saying no, without losing friends or influence ● discover why vacations and sabbaticals don’t really solve your problems ● develop a personalized plan to recapture each day so you can break free from the trap of endless to-dos Start thriving at work and at home as you discover how to be at your best.

Author : Mark Dever
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781581349375

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What Is a Healthy Church? by Mark Dever Pdf

Guides both pastors and members to recognize key characteristics of a healthy church and then challenge each person to do his or her part in developing those characteristics in the local church body.