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Author : Ruth Haley Barton
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-04-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830869787

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Pursuing God's Will Together by Ruth Haley Barton Pdf

Logos Book of the Year Meetings can sap our energy, rupture community and thoroughly demoralize us. They can go on forever with no resolution. Or they can rush along without consensus just to "get through the agenda." What if there was another way? Church boards and other Christian leadership teams have long relied on models adapted from the business world. Ruth Haley Barton, president of the Transforming Center, helps teams transition to a much more suitable model—the spiritual community that discerns God's will together. In these pages you will discover personal and group practices that will lead you into a new way of experiencing community and listening to God together.

Author : Danny E. Morris,Charles M. Olsen
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781566995061

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Discerning God's Will Together by Danny E. Morris,Charles M. Olsen Pdf

Bible study, research, and fieldwork merge in this book of practical principles for decision making by spiritual discernment. The step-by-step approach can be used to help any size group learn a new way to make decisions--a way that is interactive, spiritual, and rooted in faith practices and community. Small groups, committees, church boards, church leaders at all levels, and seminary professors will find this book valuable. This is a revised and updated version of the book, originally published in 1997. This new version inclused revised and updated material, as well as a new introduction by Charles Olsen.

Author : Tim Challies
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2007-12-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433520525

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The Discipline of Spiritual Discernment (Foreword by John MacArthur) by Tim Challies Pdf

Spiritual discernment is good for more than just making monumental decisions according to God's will. It is an essential, day-to-day activity that allows thoughtful Christians to separate the truth of God from error and to distinguish right from wrong in all kinds of settings and situations. It is also a skill-something that any person can develop and improve, especially with the guidance in this book. Written by a leading evangelical blogger, The Discipline of Spiritual Discernment is an uplifting, scripturally grounded work that explains the need for discernment, its challenges, and the steps that will cultivate it. Author Tim Challies does not do the discerning for readers; he simply shows them how to practically apply scriptural tools, principles, and wisdom so that their conclusions about everything-people, teachings, decisions, media, and organizations-will be consistent with God's Word.

Author : Jason K. Allen
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802494634

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Discerning Your Call to Ministry by Jason K. Allen Pdf

“The church has needed this book for a long time.” — Russell Moore If you are considering the ministry, there are two mistakes to avoid. The first is taking up a calling that isn’t yours. The second is neglecting one that is. Discerning Your Call to Ministry will help you know the difference. A tool for seminary students, pastors-in-training, and even current pastors, it serves to confirm or prompt deep thought about the calling to ministry through 10 probing questions, including: Do you desire the ministry? Does your church affirm your calling? Do you love the people of God? Are you willing to surrender? Pastoral dropout rates are high, and seminary admission rates are declining—signs that many of us don’t quite know what we’re signing ourselves up for. Author Jason Allen, a former pastor and the president of North America’s fastest growing seminary, gives readers a better picture of the calling. Presenting a series of diagnostic questions informed by Scripture, church history, and his own experience, he helps those seeking ordination or ministry positions make confident decisions about their service to God, one way or the other.

Author : Gil Rendle,Alice Mann
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2003-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781566995467

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Holy Conversations by Gil Rendle,Alice Mann Pdf

Planning can be challenging in the contemporary congregation, where people share a common faith and values but may have very different preferences and needs. Much of the literature on congregational planning presents it as a technical process: the leader serves as the chief problem solver, and the goal is finding "the solution to the problem." Rendle and Mann equip congregational leaders with a broad and creative range of ideas, pathways, processes, and tools for planning. By choosing the resources that best suit their needs and context, congregations will shape their own strengthening, transforming, holy conversation. They will find a path that is faithful to their identity and their relationship with God. Resource materials are available to purchasers of the book. E-mail [email protected] for more information.

Author : Ladislas Orsy, SJ
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2020-08-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780814685075

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Discernment by Ladislas Orsy, SJ Pdf

Pope Francis has said, "Discernment is a choice of courage." In this little wisdom book, Professor Ladislas Orsy shows contemporary readers a well-tested way to listen to the Holy Spirit within and among us as well as offering a way of navigating life's questions through communal discernment. Community discernment is the discovery of a gift by another gift: the discovery of God's plan for the community through the light of faith infused into the minds of its members. While this text was originally written for Jesuits living in community to help them to live God's calling, the principles of Ignatian spirituality outlined here have broad application beyond such a setting today. As such it is: Rooted in history but not a history of discernment Theological but not a doctrinal treatise Practical but not a how-to manual Spiritual but does not belong to any specific school of thought. Succinct and very readable, this book contains a collection of insights suitable for both individual and group discernment exercises.

Author : Roy M. Oswald,Robert E. Friedrich
Publisher : Alban Institute
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781566991742

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Discerning Your Congregation's Future by Roy M. Oswald,Robert E. Friedrich Pdf

Author : Stephen Macchia
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2022-03-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310127918

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The Discerning Life by Stephen Macchia Pdf

Spiritual discernment is a key theme in the Scriptures. From the Garden when Adam and Eve turned away from the simplest terms of a relationship with God, to the Garden when John the Apostle wrote the book of Revelation to a distracted people anticipating eternity, discerning God has been the heart of the matter. In modern times, however, we have forgotten the basic premise of practicing a preference for God, out of which we then are invited to live for God. Instead, we have implanted strategic planning, head-to-head battling, and will-of-God knowing in its place. In The Discerning Life, Stephen A. Macchia seeks to upend the one-eyed and limited Christian understandings of spiritual discernment and invite readers and leaders to reconsider how they prioritize the care of their souls, the grace of their communities, and the mission of their lives, churches, and organizations. When we have a fuller understanding of how spiritual discernment matters to the whole of our lives, we will in turn encourage others to follow likewise and then lean fully into the mission, mandate, and message of the whole counsel of God.

Author : Cornelius Plantinga,Sue A. Rozeboom
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2003-11-18
Category : Music
ISBN : 0802839991

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Discerning the Spirits by Cornelius Plantinga,Sue A. Rozeboom Pdf

Christian worship in North America has undergone great change in recent years. But change always brings uncertainty -- at times even division -- about what constitutes "authentic worship." This important book reviews a wide variety of current perspectives and offers a fresh outlook on the contemporary practice of Christian worship. In order to provide the widest, most insightful discussion on present-day worship practices yet assembled, the authors gathered a team of church musicians, ministers, worship leaders, and educators from eight church traditions. Discerning the Spirits is the fruit of their work. Shaped by the wisdom of men and women like Marva Dawn, Justo Gonzalez, C. Michael Hawn, and John Witvliet, this book broadens today's "worship wars" into a bigger, richer discussion that moves from arguments over musical tastes to good thinking about the overall purpose of worship in relation to church life and God himself. Sidebar articles and quotes are meant to draw readers and study groups into dialogue on these issues. Whether one plays a leadership role in church worship or is simply grappling with questions about it, Discerning the Spirits is a must-read.

Author : Suzanne G. Farnham,Susan M. Ward,Joseph P. Gill,R. Taylor McLean
Publisher : Church Publishing, Inc.
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2011-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780819224491

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Listening Hearts by Suzanne G. Farnham,Susan M. Ward,Joseph P. Gill,R. Taylor McLean Pdf

20th Anniversary Edition: A unique approach to the spiritual practice of discernment for a new generation, with reflections and exercises. Listening Hearts features simple reflections and exercises drawn from scripture and from Quaker and Ignatian traditions, to make the spiritual practice of discernment accessible to everyone, not just clergy or advanced scholars. This seminal work in the Listening Hearts series has been a beloved resource for tens of thousands of individual readers, retreat participants, small groups, and church leaders, as they listen for and respond to God’s call in their lives.

Author : Whelan, Gerard, SJ
Publisher : Paulist Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781587688386

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Discerning Church, A by Whelan, Gerard, SJ Pdf

A Discerning Church presents a theological model for these changing times. It examines the thought of Bernard Lonergan and offers an assessment of the significance of Pope Francis and the church since the Second Vatican Council. It then explores major insights and issues such as ecclesial reform, globalization, and sexuality, that will impact the future of the church.

Author : Jay Edward Adams
Publisher : Institute for Nouthetic Studies
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1999-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1889032042

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A Call to Discernment by Jay Edward Adams Pdf

Dr. Adams shows the seriousness of the problem of lack of discernment and the effect on Christian lives. This book will help you become a more discerning Christian today. For individuals and group study.

Author : Jennifer Eivaz
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493411641

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Seeing the Supernatural by Jennifer Eivaz Pdf

Foundational Teaching on Discerning What Is Happening in the Spiritual Realm For many believers, operating in the gifts of the Spirit has become a normal way of life. Yet there is one often-overlooked, often-misunderstood gift crucial to the well-being of the church: the gift of discerning spirits. This gift is the powerful supernatural ability to hear and see into the spiritual realm, yet many people who have it may think they are crazy. Finding no help from the church, some have turned to medical doctors and actually been diagnosed with a mental disorder. Jennifer Eivaz, a trusted prophetic voice, has been there, and she offers hope, healing, and practical help. Pulling back the veil, she · lays a biblical foundation for how this gift works · helps you discern what you are seeing and hearing · reveals what is happening in the spiritual realm · provides insight into the demonic, the angelic, and spiritual happenings · and more. The enemy is on the move. More than ever, the church needs people who operate in this powerful gift to expose hidden threats and help lead the church to victory.

Author : Gil Rendle
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-11
Category : Change
ISBN : 1538112892

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Quietly Courageous by Gil Rendle Pdf

Quietly Courageous offers practical guidance to leaders--both lay and ordained--on leading churches today. It encourages leaders to focus on their mission and purpose--what is ultimately motivating their work. It also urges a shift in perspectives on resources, discusses models of change, and offers suggestions for avoiding common pitfalls.

Author : Charles M. Olsen,Ellen Morseth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Christian leadership
ISBN : 0835809617

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Selecting Church Leaders by Charles M. Olsen,Ellen Morseth Pdf

Ask people what church position they desire the least. The most likely answer is the nominating committee. Choosing church leaders, whether for a small committee or for a group of congregations, tends to make people want to quit. Is there a better way than running a finger down a membership list to find someone who will not hang up the phone?