Where There Was No Church 2nd Edition

Author : EJ Martin
Publisher : William Carey Publishing
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781645083283

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Where There Was No Church (2nd Edition): by EJ Martin Pdf

What is it like to live in a society where there is no active witness to the Gospel? In predominately Muslim countries, even the introduction of Jesus into a community can be dangerous. However, the Lord is bringing fruitful workers to begin discipling seekers. While fruit can be slow to produce and start as ones and twos, entire Muslim families and networks of families can eventually follow Jesus. The first part of Where There Was No Church brings together stories that show what God is doing through his people among Muslims. The stories are engaging and bring to life fruitful practices and practical insights about reaching our Muslim neighbors. The second part of the book contains discussion questions to guide leaders in discussions about the narratives. If you work in the Muslim world or are interested in doing so in the future, you will find this to be an excellent resource. The principles illustrated through the stories will also be of value to anyone living among peoples where there is no church. The stories can be heart-wrenching at times, but they also illustrate how prayer and faith can triumph in difficult circumstances.

Author : E. J. Martin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2010-10-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 098306590X

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Where There Was No Church by E. J. Martin Pdf

Where There Was No Church brings together stories that show what God is doing through his people among Muslims. The book brings to life fruitful practices that have helped followers of Jesus invite Muslims to follow him, too. If you work in the Muslim world or are interested in doing so in the future, you will find this an excellent resource. The principles illustrated through the stories will also be of value to anyone living among other peoples where there is no church.

Author : James Nelson
Publisher : William Carey Publishing
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781645083320

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Where There Is Now a Church (2nd Edition): by James Nelson Pdf

Christians serving in Muslim lands told their stories of challenge and change in the acclaimed Where There Was No Church. In this sequel, devoted workers provide detailed stories of praise and imprisonment and inspiring portraits of the spread of the Christian movement—including a growing church in the shadow of a mosque. Fruitful Practice researchers visited and interviewed about thirty church-planting teams on-site across six regions, translating and transcribing full tales of their cross-cultural gospel work. Where There Is Now a Church provides seven case studies showing how God has established churches and church-planting movements among Muslim peoples. Each case study is accompanied by thoughtful discussion questions and a list of the church-planting practices it illustrates. The expansive appendix explains, categorizes, and describes a more complete list of sixty-eight fruitful practices for evangelism and church planting in Muslim settings. This readable and encouraging book describes many practices that can also be applied in non-Muslim contexts. This book will encourage veteran workers and inspire new servants to reach God’s children throughout the Muslim world. The bottom line is that the message of hope in the Bible can overcome anything.

Author : Paul Bernier
Publisher : Orbis Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2015-12-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781608336197

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Ministry in the Church 2nd Edition by Paul Bernier Pdf

Author : Julie A. Gorman
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2002-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781585585533

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Community That Is Christian by Julie A. Gorman Pdf

Over the past thirty years there has been a boom in small groups, both in society at large and within the church. From Bible studies to MOPS to Alcoholics Anonymous, it is estimated that four out of ten Americans belong to a small group that meets regularly for the care and support of its members. But are these groups creating true, biblical community, or do they settle for self-focus and personal gain? Julie Gorman has studied small groups for decades and presents her analysis, insights, and suggestions in Community That Is Christian, an essential resource for building community in church-based small groups. This comprehensive book serves both as a text for those who equip leaders or lead small groups and as an interactive manual for small-group members, helping them transform their relationships into Christ-centered community. The book begins with biblical support for coming together, contrasting it with our often individualistic mind-set that undermines community. Gorman then sets forth the goals of community and describes the process of transformation. She draws from extensive research to address the why and the how of small-group ministry, giving special attention to gender and cultural distinctions. Community That Is Christian provides readers with charts, discussion questions, and inventories to further help them establish community within their small groups.

Author : Dale A. Robbins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Church
ISBN : 0964802201

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What People Ask about the Church by Dale A. Robbins Pdf

Author : Elaine Graham,Heather Walton
Publisher : SCM Press
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780334056133

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Theological Reflection: Methods, 2nd Edition by Elaine Graham,Heather Walton Pdf

Theological Reflections: Methods, offers a comprehensive collection of models of theological reflection. By bringing this diverse collection together in one place, the editors create a unique reference work that allows a clear and visible contrast and comparison as each model is treated formally and in a standard format. Throughout each chapter the distinguishing features of the model are examined, the geneology and origins are discussed, worked examples of the model applied to contemporary theology are provided, and critical commentary, future trends and exercises and questions are provided. Now firmly established as an essential text on theological reflection, this new edition has been revised and updated with a new introduction, updated examples, and refreshed bibliographies

Author : Joseph BINGHAM (M. A.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1715
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0023878902

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Origines ecclestiasticæ: or, The antiquities of the Christian Church ... The second edition, corrected by Joseph BINGHAM (M. A.) Pdf

Author : Robert BUCHANAN (D.D.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1838
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0019538038

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Speech ... on the Independence of the Church ... Second edition by Robert BUCHANAN (D.D.) Pdf

Author : Stuart G. Hall
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2011-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781610970518

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Doctrine and Practice in the Early Church, 2nd Edition by Stuart G. Hall Pdf

A new edition of this well-respected work. "Doctrine and Practice in the Early Church" is clearly written and carefully organized with cross-references throughout to its two companion volumes, "A New Eusebius and Creeds" and "Councils and Controversies" (revised editions SPCK 1987 and 1989). It is well established as the standard introduction to the subject for student and general reader alike. The second edition makes the text easier to understand in the light of widespread use; provides a fuller and updated bibliography; and brings thinking up to date on a number of topics including house churches, Athanasius, Gnostics, Hippolytus, Constantine, the Creed of Constantinople, and the Monophysites.

Author : Bryan M. Litfin
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2016-07-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493404780

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Getting to Know the Church Fathers by Bryan M. Litfin Pdf

A Trusted Introduction to the Church Fathers This concise introduction to the church fathers connects evangelical students and readers to twelve key figures from the early church. Bryan Litfin engages readers with actual people, not just abstract doctrines or impersonal events, to help them understand the fathers as spiritual ancestors in the faith. The first edition has been well received and widely used. This updated and revised edition adds chapters on Ephrem of Syria and Patrick of Ireland. The book requires no previous knowledge of the patristic period and includes original, easy-to-read translations that give a brief taste of each writer's thought.

Author : Thomas Nelson
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 2048 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2021-03-30
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 9780785235675

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ESV, MacArthur Study Bible, 2nd Edition by Thomas Nelson Pdf

Over 2 million readers around the world have had their spiritual lives enriched and their understanding of God’s Word expanded by The MacArthur Study Bible. Drawing on more than fifty years of dedicated pastoral and scholarly work, Dr. John MacArthur’s verse-by-verse study notes, book introductions, and articles display an unparalleled commitment to interpretive precision—with the goal of making God known through His Word. Features include: Fully redesigned second edition with updated study notes and expanded selection of maps and charts Nearly 25,000 verse-by-verse study notes 190 in-text maps, charts, and diagrams that illustrate the meanings, themes, teachings, people, and places of Scripture Outline of Systematic Theology More than 80,000 cross-references Concordance Bible reading plans Chronology of Old Testament Patriarchs and Judges Chronology of Old Testament Kings and Prophets Chronology of the New Testament Overviews of Christ’s Life, Ministry, and Passion Week Harmony of the Gospels Introductions to each major section of Scripture Index to Key Bible Doctrines

Author : George REDFORD (D.D.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1834
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0024185824

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The Church of England Indefensible ... Second Edition, with an Appendix by George REDFORD (D.D.) Pdf

Author : Dan Kimball
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2009-05-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310298540

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They Like Jesus but Not the Church by Dan Kimball Pdf

Many people today, especially among emerging generations, don’t resonate with the church and organized Christianity. Some are leaving the church and others were never part of the church in the first place. Sometimes it’s because of misperceptions about the church. Yet often they are still spiritually open and fascinated with Jesus. This is a ministry resource book exploring six of the most common objects and misunderstandings emerging generations have about the church and Christianity. The objections come from conversations and interviews the church has had with unchurched twenty and thirty-somethings at coffee houses. Each chapter raises the objection using a conversational approach, provides the biblical answers to that objection, gives examples of how churches are addressing this objection, and concludes with follow-through projection suggestions, discussion questions, and resource listings.

Author : Jill Suzanne Shook
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2012-09-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781620322871

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Making Housing Happen, 2nd Edition by Jill Suzanne Shook Pdf

The growing housing crisis cries out for solutions that work. As many as 3.5 million Americans experience homelessness each year, half of them women and children. One in four renters spends more than half of their income on rent and utilities (more than 30 percent is considered unaffordable). With record foreclosures and 28 percent of homes underwater, middle and low-income homeowners are suffering. Many congregations want to address this daunting problem yet feel powerless and uncertain about what to do. The good news is that churches are effectively addressing the housing crisis from Washington State to New York City--where an alliance of sixty churches has built five thousand homes for low-income homeowners, with virtually no government funding or foreclosures. This book not only presents solid theological thinking about housing, but also offers workable solutions to the current crisis: true stories by those who have made housing happen. Each story features a different Christian denomination, geographic area, and model: adaptive reuse, cohousing, cooperative housing, mixed-income, mixed-use, inclusionary zoning, second units, community land trusts, sweat equity, and more. Making Housing Happen is about vision and faith, relationships, and persistence. Its remarkable stories will inspire and challenge you to action. This new edition includes significant new material, especially in light of the ongoing mortgage crisis.