Transforming Your Church

Author : E. Stanley Ott
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0802822339

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Transform Your Church with Ministry Teams by E. Stanley Ott Pdf

The concept of "ministry teams" is rapidly taking hold in churches, but just what are they and how do they work? Transform Your Church with Ministry Teams outlines what effective ministry teams look like, describes what they can offer local congregations, and gives concrete step-by-step suggestions for making them happen. The power of ministry teams lies in their unique capacity to generate genuine Christian fellowship, nurture disciples, develop leaders, and mobilize people for ministry. While traditional church leadership organizations concentrate almost exclusively on task, policy, and program, ministry teams are designed to enhance faith development and, thus, ministry effectiveness. E. Stanley Ott explores three main areas of ministry-team development. First, he explains the philosophy behind ministry teams and discusses the issues involved in shifting from committee-based to team-based ministry. Second, he tells how to begin ministry teams, including how to identify team leaders and members and how to determine their roles. Third, he looks at the details of ministry-team life, including ways to build team fellowship, foster discipleship and communication within teams, and accomplish specific ministry tasks. Filled with wise, time-tested advice, including four how-to appendixes, this book will help pastors and lay leaders transform the life of their church or Christian organization.

Author : Robert Lewis,Wayne Cordeiro
Publisher : Jossey-Bass
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2005-04-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0787975303

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Culture Shift by Robert Lewis,Wayne Cordeiro Pdf

Culture Shift, written for church leaders, ministers, pastors, ministry teams, and lay leaders, leads you through the process of identifying your church’s distinctive culture, gives you practical tools to change it from the inside-out, and provides steps to keep your new culture aligned with your church’s mission. Real transformation is not about working harder at what you’re already doing or even copying another church’s approach but about changing church culture at a foundational level.

Author : Aubrey Malphurs,Gordon E. Penfold
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2014-10-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441220103

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Re:Vision by Aubrey Malphurs,Gordon E. Penfold Pdf

Pastors around the country continue to look for the program, the book, or the sermon series that will turn their plateaued or declining churches around. But what if the answer to revitalizing the church was closer to home? According to trusted church leadership expert Aubrey Malphurs and veteran pastor Gordon E. Penfold, it is. They believe that pastors themselves are the key. In a time when many pastors are jumping from church to church every two or three years as they search for the "right fit" where they can "make a difference," churches are suffering from a lack of sustained leadership from pastors with a viable vision for ministry. In Re:Vision, Malphurs and Penfold take pastors through a process of discovery and self-evaluation designed to help them re-envision their role, create a culture for positive change, and recruit people to come alongside them as helpers and encouragers. Multiple appendices offer self-diagnostic tools and surveys to help pastors assess their strengths and weaknesses for more effective ministry.

Author : Kevin G. Ford
Publisher : David C Cook
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Church renewal
ISBN : 1434767043

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Transforming Church by Kevin G. Ford Pdf

Drawn from extensive research, Transforming Church shares how all churches can experience genuine change and growth.

Author : Deborah van Deusen Hunsinger,Theresa F. Latini
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780664238483

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Transforming Church Conflict by Deborah van Deusen Hunsinger,Theresa F. Latini Pdf

Using real-world case studies and examples, Hunsinger and Latini helpfully guide pastors and lay leaders through effective and compassionate ways to deal with discord.

Author : P. Douglas Small
Publisher : Pathway Press
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Church renewal
ISBN : 9781596841215

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Transforming Your Church Into a House of Prayer by P. Douglas Small Pdf

Author : Keith Meyer
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2010-06-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830867455

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Whole Life Transformation by Keith Meyer Pdf

Ministry to others and growing the church were the center of Keith Meyer's life. And yet he was arguing with his wife about how many nights a week he was spending in meetings. His temper was short, and he was exhausted. Keith writes: "I can see that I was pursuing a twisted idea of 'success'--not in the secular forms I regularly preached against, but in the sanctified activism and workaholism sometimes called 'professional ministry.' A growing church, defined mostly by higher attendance at church services, more and more programs, and bigger budgets and buildings were the marks of a successful ministry in the clergy circles I ran with at that time." In the midst of his pain Keith discovered a new way of living--one that truly depended on Christ to redeem and reform his character. And then as he was transformed, he discovered that the change in him was changing the way that he was pastoring and leading others. Drawing from the riches of church history and the experience of contemporary ministry, Keith Meyer writes with the voice of a prophet and the heart of a pastor. If you're ready to stop trying to follow Christ and start training to be a Christ follower, this is the book for you.

Author : E. Stanley Ott
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2002-06-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0802849490

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Twelve Dynamic Shifts for Transforming Your Church by E. Stanley Ott Pdf

Arguing that the weakness of the church today is a loss of personal spirituality and congregational vitality, Ott challenges local churches to discover how to adjust the style of their ministries to attract new people while encouraging current members.

Author : Marshall Shelley
Publisher : Bethany House Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Christian leadership
ISBN : 1556619677

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Growing Your Church Through Training and Motivation by Marshall Shelley Pdf

The Library of Leadership Development series. Practical insight for pastors and lay leaders to encourage and equip the whole church for the work of ministry.

Author : Ed Stetzer,Thom S. Rainer
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433669309

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Transformational Church by Ed Stetzer,Thom S. Rainer Pdf

It is time to take heart and rework the scorecard. --

Author : Shannon O'Dell
Publisher : New Leaf Publishing Group
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2010-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781614582137

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Transforming Church in Rural America by Shannon O'Dell Pdf

"No matter what size church you are a part of, this book will challenge your traditional thinking, force you to look beyond the status quo, and enable you to grasp a bigger vision of what God has in store for your ministry and your leadership." -Ed Young, Fellowship Church "Shannon O'Dell's passion for the rural church in America is contagious" -Craig Groeschel, LifeChurch.tv Small church buildings dotting the countryside are home to ministries that often struggle with limited attendance, no money, and little expectation that change can revitalize their future. In Transforming Church in Rural America, Pastor Shannon O'Dell shares a powerful vision of relevance, possibility, and excellence for these small churches, or for any ministry that is stuck in a "rural state of mind." The book reveals: how to generate growth through transformed lives ways to create active evangelism in your community no-cost solutions for staffing challenges, enhancing the worship experience, and inspiring volunteers Focusing on vision, attitude, leadership, and innovation, you can learn the practical strategies and biblical guidance that helped to grow a church of 31 into a multi-campus church of several thousand, with a national and global outreach. Discover effective structure and ways to cast God-given vision so others can follow and make an impact. Experience the blueprint for transforming into effective, dynamic, and thriving churches no matter where the location or how small it may be. MORE INFO

Author : Philip Clayton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0800696999

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Transforming Christian Theology by Philip Clayton Pdf

How can Christians contribute to the debates about climate change and global warming?

Author : Dennis Lee
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2015-07-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781498442992

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From Here to There by Dennis Lee Pdf

When you look in the mirror, what do you see: a person who truly believes he/she is on the right path, or one struggling daily to find a sense of identity? More importantly, how do you see God as you seek the purpose for your life: as your back pocket Lord, or as your personal guide? For some, they may feel they are on the right path but have drifted away from discerning and understanding God’s will for them. This inspired pastor and author Dennis Lee to establish a meaningful resource for readers wanting to grow in their relationship with God, in his new Christian discipleship book; From Here to There: A Journey to Spiritual Transformation, part of his Spiritual Formation series. As an “A through Z roadmap on discipleship,” Dennis offers readers a biblically-sound guide to familiarize readers to biblical principles of what it’s like to be a follower of Jesus Christ, being found in His likeness. Each chapter clarifies this developing relationship with God, established when you accept Jesus as your Savior and Lord, and furthered through changing how you approach living this life in Christ. Pastor Lee takes the reader along this narrow road described by Jesus, looking at a Christian’s true identity when pursuing God’s presence and becoming aligned with His will. To make sure his readers’ stay upon this path, Lee looks at Satan’s potholes that damages a person’s spiritual transformation, as well as God’s speed bumps to help believers slow down and not miss God’s promises for their lives. It’s a journey to the ultimate destination of Heaven with God, and this guide will help you make the necessary changes and take the required steps to stay upon God’s path.

Author : Craig Ott
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2019-05-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493418169

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The Church on Mission by Craig Ott Pdf

In this scripturally rich exploration, senior missiologist Craig Ott unpacks the mission statement of the church: to glorify God by multiplying transformational churches among all people. This concise yet robust biblical-theological treatment focuses on God's glory, a strong ecclesiology, the importance of Scripture, and practical implications for congregational and mission practice. Ideal for launching discussion and reflection, the book helps readers refocus their vision and reignite their commitment to fulfilling God's purposes for their church or mission.

Author : Chip Sweney,Kitti Murray
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1441214607

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A New Kind of Big by Chip Sweney,Kitti Murray Pdf

There's a growing desire among believers to reach beyond the walls of their churches to impact communities for God. But when the average church size hovers around 150 members and the problems of even midsized cities seem insurmountable, how can we hope to make a difference? A New Kind of Big tells the inspiring story of how Perimeter Church in suburban Atlanta started a partnership called Unite! with other area churches in order to increase its reach in a community that desperately needed God's light and aid. This partnership has grown to a network of nearly 150 churches that are bringing kingdom transformation to Atlanta. For instance, on just one weekend in 2007, 6,000 volunteers from over 60 churches in metro Atlanta gathered to work on 250 service projects inside the ten-mile radius around Perimeter Church. Thirty welcome baskets were delivered to refugees, a dozen homes were repaired, a thousand Bibles were given away, 750 "encourage a teacher" gift bags were distributed. And that's not all: volunteers orchestrated 20 block parties in low-income apartment communities and 65 neighborhood food drives that collected 25,000 pounds of food. Chip Sweney shows Christian leaders how they too can discover the power of this "new kind of big" to pool their resources, energy, and time to minister to their communities, no matter how long or short their membership rolls.