Shopping For Church

Author : Loraine MacKenzie Shepherd
Publisher : The United Church of Canada
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2021-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781551342597

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Thriving Churches by Loraine MacKenzie Shepherd Pdf

THRIVING CHURCHES tells the story of two United Church ministers who travelled across Canada visiting flourishing United Churches to uncover the reasons for their success. Loraine MacKenzie Shepherd, minister at Westworth United Church in Winnipeg, visited urban churches, and Tammy Allan, minister at Olds-Sundre Pastoral Charge, Alberta, visited rural churches. They found these churches shared a number of features that helped them not only survive but also thrive through challenging times. Filled with concrete examples from congregations of all sizes, this book will inspire. Also included is an eight-session study guide on spiritual attributes of thriving churches.

Author : Julie McGonegal
Publisher : The United Church of Canada
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781551342542

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Faith on the Move by Julie McGonegal Pdf

Our spiritual practices carry us through the times of transition in our lives, when we wander in a metaphorical desert. For migrants, refugees, and immigrants, the journey is more than a metaphor. Daily reflections by diverse contributors invite us to reflect on and embody God’s welcome and love for people who are on the move for a variety of reasons. A study guide for groups is included.

Author : Jeffrey Johnson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 098866819X

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The Church by Jeffrey Johnson Pdf

Author : Alydia Smith
Publisher : The United Church of Canada
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2021-12-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781551342658

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Lesser Evils by Alydia Smith Pdf

Does your faith inform your daily choices? Lesser Evils reflects on the decisions we make every day, from “Do I take this parking space?” to “Do I wear this mask?” to “Do I choose to forgive you?” Daily scripture, reflections, personal questions, and prayers for individual devotions or group study explore how to attempt to seek wisdom and do good as followers of Jesus. A study guide for groups is included.

Author : Joel Osteen
Publisher : Faithwords
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2023-09-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1546041842

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Rule Your Day by Joel Osteen Pdf

#1 New York Times bestselling author and Lakewood Church pastor Joel Osteen teaches readers to keep their days full of faith, praise, and victory. You would like to savor each moment, grow into your best life, engage in productive relationships, and see your dreams come to pass. But distractions, delays, and disappointments relentlessly hijack your plans and undermine your good intentions. While you can't control everything that comes your way, you can control how life's unexpected setbacks affect your attitude, emotions, thoughts, and actions. In his latest work, #1New York Times bestselling author Joel Osteen shows you how to be intentional and Rule Your Day. With his trademark wisdom and unwavering positivity, Joel reveals six keys for claiming control over each new day. He teaches you how to identify faulty thinking, recast your vision for the future, rise above your circumstances, guard your heart and mind against negativity, and transcend distractions to focus on what matters most. When you work with the tools God has given you and take control of your time, you can bounce back from disappointments, prevent poisonous thoughts from entering your atmosphere, and fully enjoy the bright future that's ahead of you. Don't settle for surviving when you could be thriving--Rule Your Day!

Author : Mary Baker Eddy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 676 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1890
Category : Christian Science
ISBN : UOM:39015064368635

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Science and Health, with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy Pdf

Author : Jay Y. Kim
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2020-03-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830841981

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Analog Church by Jay Y. Kim Pdf

Outreach Resource of the Year The Gospel Coalition Book Award What does it mean to be an analog church in a digital age? In recent decades the digital world has taken over our society at nearly every level, and the church has increasingly followed suit—often in ways we're not fully aware of. But as even the culture at large begins to reckon with the limits of a digital world, it's time for the church to take stock. Are online churches, video venues, and brighter lights truly the future? What about the digital age's effect on discipleship, community, and the Bible? As a pastor in Silicon Valley, Jay Kim has experienced the digital church in all its splendor. In Analog Church, he grapples with the ramifications of a digital church, from our worship and experience of Christian community to the way we engage Scripture and sacrament. Could it be that in our efforts to stay relevant in our digital age, we've begun to give away the very thing that our age most desperately needs: transcendence? Could it be that the best way to reach new generations is in fact found in a more timeless path? Could it be that at its heart, the church has really been analog all along?

Author : Jon Pahl
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2008-12-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725224650

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Shopping Malls and Other Sacred Spaces by Jon Pahl Pdf

Christian historian Sidney Mead has observed: "In America space has played the part that time has played in older cultures of the world." In Shopping Malls and Other Sacred Spaces, Jon Pahl examines this provocative statement in conversation with what he calls the "spatial character" of American theology. He argues that places are always imaginatively constructed by the human beings who inhabit them. Sometimes this spatial theology works to our benefit; other times it poses spiritual risks. What happens when our banal "clothing of the sacred" violates our genuine need for comfort and intimacy? Or when we remember that the fleeting pleasures of a shopping trip or a Disneyland escape are designed to fill someone else's pocket rather than the spiritual emptiness in our own hearts? Pahl develops several ways to "clothe the divine from within the Christian tradition." He introduces a theology of place that reveals aspects of God's character through biblical metaphors drawn from physical spaces, such as the true vine, the rock, and the living water. Accessible and thought provoking, this enlightening book provides a better grasp of our particularly American way of lending religious significance to spaces of all kinds.

Author : Becca Ehrlich
Publisher : Church Publishing, Inc.
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781640653894

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Christian Minimalism by Becca Ehrlich Pdf

"Ehrlich’s insightful self-help guide will resonate with Christians wishing to streamline an overstuffed life."—Publishers Weekly Logically, we all know our purpose in life is not wrapped up in accumulating possessions, wealth, power, and prestige—Jesus is very clear about that—but society tells us otherwise. Christian Minimalism attempts to cut through our assumptions and society’s lies about what life should look like and invites readers into a life that Jesus calls us to live: one lived intentionally, free of physical, spiritual, and emotional clutter. Written by a woman who simplified her own life and practices these principles daily, this book gives readers a fresh perspective on how to live out God’s grace for us in new and exciting ways and live out our faith in a way that is deeply satisfying.

Author : Alf Dumont
Publisher : The United Church of Canada
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2020-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781551342535

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The Other Side of the River by Alf Dumont Pdf

Alf Dumont’s powerful memoir offers a fresh perspective on identity and belonging in Canada. Alf walks between the two worlds of Indigenous and settler, traditional spirituality and Christianity. Through stories, poetry, and insight, he shares about his life of building bridges between these worlds, encouraging all people “to sit down together again.” Includes foreword by The Very Rev. Dr. Stanley McKay, Former United Church of Canada Moderator. Includes black and white photos throughout.

Author : Elissa Bjeletich,Caleb Shoemaker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Child rearing
ISBN : 1944967001

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Blueprints for the Little Church by Elissa Bjeletich,Caleb Shoemaker Pdf

How do we as Orthodox parents keep our children in the Church throughout their lives? It all begins with involving them in the life of the Church from birth onward-in the parish and also at home. Blueprints for the Little Church provides practical ideas and encouragement-without judgment-for incorporating the primary practices of Orthodox spirituality into your family life at every stage of its growth and throughout the church year.

Author : James B. Twitchell
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2007-09-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1416545727

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Shopping for God by James B. Twitchell Pdf

Not so long ago religion was a personal matter that was seldom discussed in public. No longer. Today religion is everywhere, from books to movies to television to the internet-to say nothing about politics. Now religion is marketed and advertised like any other product or service. How did this happen? And what does it mean for religion and for our culture? Just as we shop for goods and services, we shop for church. A couple of generations ago Americans remained in the faith they were born into. Today, many Americans change their denomination or religion, sometimes several times. Churches that know how to appeal to those shopping for God are thriving. Think megachurches. Churches that don't know how to do this or don't bother are fading away. Think mainline Protestant churches. Religion is now celebrated and shown off like a fashion accessory. We can wear our religious affiliation like a designer logo. But, says James Twitchell, this isn't because Americans are undergoing another Great Awakening; rather, it's a sign that religion providers-that is, churches-have learned how to market themselves. There is more competition among churches than ever in our history. Filling the pew is an exercise in salesmanship, and as with any marketing campaign, it requires establishing a brand identity. Successful pastors ("pastorpreneurs," Twitchell calls them) know how to speak the language of Madison Avenue as well as the language of the Bible. In this witty, engaging book, Twitchell describes his own experiences trying out different churches to discover who knows how to "do church" well. He takes readers into the land of karaoke Christianity, where old-style contemplative sedate religion has been transformed into a public, interactive event with giant-screen televisions, generic iconography (when there is any at all), and ample parking. Rarely has America's religious culture been examined so perceptively and so entertainingly. Shopping for God does for religion what Fast Food Nation has done for food.

Author : Nicholson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2024-01-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9798218321482

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Church Shopping by Nicholson Pdf

"Tried-and-true practical advice for finding a good church." "An easy-to-read handbook for the prospective church member." With hundreds of denominations and thousands of churches, it's a complicated and confusing world out there! In Church Shopping, Travis Nicholson shares a clear and simple strategy to find a great church and thrive in your faith. In this book, you will learn: - Why church involvement is important to spiritual health (pg. 18) - The three most effective methods for finding a new church (pg. 37) - The six traits of cults and how to avoid them (pg. 77) - How to make friends at a new church (pg. 88) - How to overcome burnout, exhaustion, and church hurt (pg. 93) Whether you're a first-time church shopper or a mature Christian in a season of transition, this book contains incredible advice that you can use immediately to change your life for the better.

Author : Dave Overholt
Publisher : [Hamilton, ON] : Church on the Rock Pub.
Page : 79 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Christian youth
ISBN : 0968856802

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Reasons to Believe by Dave Overholt Pdf

Author : Sandy Eisenberg Sasso
Publisher : Paraclete Press
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-19
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781640606647

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The Raven and the Dove, The Big Fish, and The Stubborn Donkey by Sandy Eisenberg Sasso Pdf

From the snake in the Garden of Eden to the lost sheep in Luke’s parable, stories about fish and birds, rams and goats abound. We read about them, but they have no voice of their own. Here we allow the raven and the dove on Noah’s ark, the big fish that swallowed Jonah, and the donkey on which Balaam rode, to be the narrators of their own stories, to inform us and help us to re-imagine our stories. We learn something about the intrinsic value of all living beings, and something about ourselves.