[PDF] Todays Vital Church Volume 2 eBook

Author : Chris Bolinger
Publisher :
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 32,62 MB
Release : 2016-06-02
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ISBN : 9781533508645

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When my church was struggling, we had no idea that a church in a neighboring community was going through a similar experience. We had no idea that ANY church was going through a similar experience. We felt on our own, and we had no idea what to do. If your church is struggling, then this book will provide ideas for what to do. If your church is holding its own, but you want to see it become more effective at fulfilling the Great Commission, then this book will provide ideas for what to do. These ideas are not my ideas. Just like the ideas presented in the predecessor book - Today's Vital Church, Volume 1 -they are practical, proven approaches from experts on small churches. The experts in Volume 2 are: * Karl Vaters, the pastor of Cornerstone Christian Fellowship in Fountain Valley, California and the author of The Grasshopper Myth* Doug Pollock, a long-time Athletes in Action staff member and the author of God Space* Terry Tieman, the president of Transforming Churches Network and a co-author of Hinges* Craig Cable, the national director of Lifetree Café* Ron Edmondson, a former businessman and small-church pastor who now is the pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky

Author : Jorge Acevedo
Publisher : Abingdon Press
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 34,11 MB
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1426769857

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What behaviors do highly vital congregations have in common? How can all congregations move toward greater vitality? In Vital: Churches Changing Communities and the World, Jorge Acevedo passionately and effectively reveals how Grace Church in Cape Coral, Florida, has developed behaviors that result in vital and fruitful ministry. Focusing on spiritual pastoral leadership, lay leadership development, worship, small groups, and service and mission, Acevedo both inspires and coaches. He helps leaders of congregations act in their own contexts to develop behaviors essential to vitality, as identified by the recent study of 32,000 United Methodist congregations. The book includes brief summaries of learnings from the research and stories from other congregations illustrating vital behaviors in different settings. Approximately 15% of the 32,228 churches (4,961 churches) scored high in vitality based on the vitality index. What this means is that 15% of our churches have figured out some way to remain highly vital in spite of the fact that 85% have not. What this means is that we cannot assign all the blame for our congregational demise at the feet of the “institution” of the church. 4961 congregations have figured out ways to prevail in spite of our denominational condition. To me this is hopeful and promising! This book is my best attempt for us to learn from the 15% of United Methodist Churches that are vital, growing and prevailing. Jorge Acevedo

Author : Chris Bolinger
Publisher :
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 31,4 MB
Release : 2016-05-11
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ISBN : 9781533117939

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When my church was struggling, we had no idea that a church in a neighboring community was going through a similar experience. We had no idea that ANY church was going through a similar experience. We felt on our own, and we had no idea what to do. If your church is struggling, then this book will provide ideas for what to do. If your church is holding its own, but you want to see it become more effective at fulfilling the Great Commission, then this book will provide ideas for what to do. These ideas are not my ideas. They are practical, proven approaches from experts such as: * Pastor Drew Carroll, who led a church in crisis through a turnaround * Pastor Jason Haymaker, who led a church through a growth from 150 to over 700 members * David Murrow, author of the best-selling book Why Men Hate Going to Church * Church growth expert Charles Arn, author of the book Side Door * Shane Sooter, founder of City on a Hill Productions and producer of the feature film The Song * Dan Scarrow, Director of Leadership Development for the Central District of the Christian and Missionary Alliance * David Derry, a former pastor and current Ministry Advisor for FamilyLife The expert advice is provided around three topics: 1. Revitalizing and growing your church 2. Improving your church's evangelism 3. Improving your church's communications Part One begins with Drew Carroll discussing first steps in revitalizing a church, even a church that has been devastated by major conflict and a mass exodus. Next, Jason Haymaker discusses strategic changes to break through growth barriers. Jason also discusses how a pastor can stay the course, even when things get tough. Dan Scarrow then discusses how your church can develop leaders, both staff members and volunteers. Part Two opens with Charles Arn introducing an innovative way to reach people in your community: "side doors". David Murrow then explains why many men are reluctant to attend church and how your church can make targeted changes to reach men and, through them, families. Next, David Derry explores how churches can reach couples, including couples whose marriages are struggling. Part Two concludes with Shane Sooter (and me) explaining how to reach youth through media, specifically video production. Shane Sooter returns in Part Three to explain how your church can improve its communications through effective use of media, especially during the worship service. Drew Carroll, a pastor who also serves as his church's webmaster, discusses how to use the Web and social media to reach people in your community. Jason Haymaker closes the section with a discussion of choosing the right communications vehicles for different audiences.

Author : Chris Bolinger
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 37,14 MB
Release : 2015-09-16
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ISBN : 9781517179151

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When my church was struggling, we had no idea that a church in a neighboring community was going through a similar experience. We had no idea that ANY church was going through a similar experience. We felt on our own, and we had no idea what to do. If your church is struggling, then this book will provide ideas for what to do. If your church is holding its own, but you want to see it become more effective at fulfilling the Great Commission, then this book will provide ideas for what to do. If your church is doing well but having difficulty moving past a growth barrier, then this book will provide ideas for what to do. These ideas are not my ideas. They are practical, proven approaches from experts such as: Pastor Drew Carroll, who led a church in crisis through a turnaround Pastor Jason Haymaker, who led a church through a growth from 150 to over 700 members David Murrow, author of the best-selling book Why Men Hate Going to Church Church growth expert Charles Arn, author of the book Side Door Shane Sooter, founder of City on a Hill Productions and producer of the feature film The Song Dan Scarrow, Director of Leadership Development for the Central District of the Christian and Missionary Alliance David Derry, a former pastor and current Ministry Advisor for FamilyLife The expert advice is provided around three topics: 1. Revitalizing and growing your church 2. Improving your church's evangelism 3. Improving your church's communications Part One begins with Drew Carroll discussing first steps in revitalizing a church, even a church that has been devastated by major conflict and a mass exodus. Next, Jason Haymaker discusses strategic changes to break through growth barriers. Jason also discusses how a pastor can stay the course, even when things get tough. Dan Scarrow then discusses how your church can develop leaders, both staff members and volunteers. Part Two opens with Charles Arn introducing an innovative way to reach people in your community: "side doors." David Murrow then explains why many men are reluctant to attend church and how your church can make targeted changes to reach men and, through them, families. Next, David Derry explores how churches can reach couples, including couples whose marriages are struggling. Part Two concludes with Shane Sooter (and me) explaining how to reach youth through media, specifically video production. Shane Sooter returns in Part Three to explain how your church can improve its communications through effective use of media, especially during the worship service. Drew Carroll, a pastor who also serves as his church's webmaster, discusses how to use the Web and social media to reach people in your community. Jason Haymaker closes the section with a discussion of choosing the right communications vehicles for different audiences."

Author : RoyCheck B. Zuck
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 14,23 MB
Release : 2006-09-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1597526827

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Vital . . . pertaining to life; essential; of critical importance. Church . . . a body or organization of religious believers. Issues . . . a point or matter, the decision of which is of special or public importance. A dictionary can define the terms, but tackling the tough texts and difficult issues of church leadership requires skillful study and balanced reflection upon the whole of Scripture. Vital Church Issues: Examining Principles and Practices in Church Leadership draws upon the insights and study of numerous evangelical scholars and writers to address crucial issues in church leadership. Some of the chapters included are: Personal Challenges for 21st-Century Pastors by Leith Anderson The 'Laying on of Hands' of Elders by David A. Mappes Can Fallen Leaders Be Restored to Leadership? by Jay E. Smith Assimilating New Converts into the Local Church by R. Larry Moyer Confidentiality in Counseling Individuals with HIV/AIDS by Jay A. Quine Pastors, laypeople, and seminary students will appreciate the helpful scholarship of Vital Church Issues.

Author : Witness Lee
Publisher : Living Stream Ministry
Page : 395 pages
File Size : 45,91 MB
Release : 2021-05-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1536006963

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The Collected Works of Witness Lee, 1993, volume 2, contains messages given by Brother Witness Lee from May 28 through December 17, 1993. During the first eight months of 1993 Brother Lee was in Anaheim, California. At the beginning of September he visited Seattle, Washington, for one week, after which he returned to Anaheim and remained there until the end of the year. The contents of this volume are divided into nine sections, as follows: 1. Seven messages given in Anaheim, California, on May 28 through 30. These messages were previously published, along with the speaking of forty-six brothers from throughout Southern California, in a book entitled 1993 Blending Conference Messages concerning the Lord's Recovery and Our Present Need and are included in this volume under the same title. Only the outlines of the conference and the portions spoken by Brother Lee are included in The Collected Works of Witness Lee. 2. A message given in Anaheim, California, on May 28. This message is included in this volume as chapter 1 of the previous section entitled 1993 Blending Conference Messages concerning the Lord's Recovery and Our Present Need. Portions of this message were combined with other various writings by Brother Lee concerning the Triune God, and the compilation was previously published in a book entitled The Crucial Points of the Major Items of the Lord's Recovery Today. The contents of this book are included in this volume under the same title. 3. A message given in Anaheim, California, on July 3. This message was divided into two chapters and is included in this volume under the title Remaining in Life and Keeping the One Accord. 4. Four messages given in Anaheim, California, on August 13 through 15. These messages were previously published in a book entitled The Problems Causing the Turmoils in the Church Life and are included in this volume under the same title. 5. Fifteen messages given in Anaheim, California, on August 28 through December 17. These messages were previously published in a fourteen-chapter book entitled The Spirit with Our Spirit and are included in this volume under the same title. 6. Fourteen messages given in Anaheim, California, on September 1 through December 15. These messages were previously published in a thirteen-chapter book entitled The Training and the Practice of the Vital Groups and are included in this volume under the same title. 7. Six messages given in Seattle, Washington, on September 3 through 6. These messages were previously published in a book entitled The Organic Union in God's Relationship with Man and are included in this volume under the same title. 8. A message given in Seattle, Washington, on September 6. This message is included in this volume under the title Knowing and Experiencing the Organic Union in God's Relationship with Man. 9. Six messages given in Anaheim, California, on November 25 through 28. These messages were previously published in a seven-chapter book entitled The Issue of the Dispensing of the Processed Trinity and the Transmitting of the Transcending Christ and are included in this volume under the same title.

Author : Nick Lane
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,98 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Cells
ISBN : 9781781250372

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A game-changing book on the origins of life, called the most important scientific discovery 'since the Copernican revolution' in The Observer.

Author : Witness Lee
Publisher : Living Stream Ministry
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 40,75 MB
Release : 2022-01-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1536017531

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This book is intended as an aid to believers in developing a daily time of morning revival with the Lord in His word. At the same time, it provides a limited review of the semiannual training held December 20-25, 2021, on the “Crystallization-study of 1 and 2 Samuel.” Through intimate contact with the Lord in His word, the believers can be constituted with life and truth and thereby equipped to prophesy in the meetings of the church unto the building up of the Body of Christ.

Author : Witness Lee
Publisher : Living Stream Ministry
Page : 633 pages
File Size : 34,77 MB
Release :
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1536006246

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The Collected Works of Witness Lee, 1982, volume 2, contains messages given by Brother Witness Lee from October 11, 1982, through June 15, 1983. From December 22, 1982, through January 1, 1983, Brother Lee spoke twenty-nine messages that were published in Life-study of 1 Peter, Life-study of 2 Peter, and Life-study of Jude. The Life-study messages are not included in The Collected Works of Witness Lee. From the beginning of August until the end of November 1982, Brother Lee remained in Anaheim, California, except for one-day visits to the nearby localities of Cerritos and Huntington Beach, California, at the end of October. At the end of November he traveled to Irving, Texas, and remained there until the first week of January 1983. The contents of this volume are divided into four sections, as follows: 1. A message given in Anaheim, California, on October 11. This message is included in this volume under the title Fellowship concerning the Translation of Watchman Nee's Writings. 2. Six messages given in Irving, Texas, on November 28 through December 27. These messages are included in this volume under the title Experiencing the Processed, All-inclusive, Life-giving Spirit and Raising Up the Young People and the Children for the Increase of the Church. 3. A message given in Cerritos, California, on October 28. This message was translated from Chinese and is included in this volume under the title Eating and Drinking in Remembrance of the Lord and Six Items Related to the Church Life. 4. Sixty-three messages given in Anaheim and Huntington Beach, California; Irving, Texas; and Stuttgart and Tubingen, Germany, on October 31, 1982, through June 15, 1983. These messages were previously published in a book entitled The Fulfillment of the Tabernacle and the Offerings in the Writings of John and are included in this volume under the same title.

Author : Stephen A. Macchia
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 32,43 MB
Release : 2003-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1585585661

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"A wonderful tool that I recommend to every church that is serious about being purpose-driven." -Rick Warren, author of The Purpose-Driven Church Now available in trade paper, Becoming a Healthy Church illustrates the ten most important characteristics of church health. Based on extensive surveys, this helpful volume is designed to encourage the creation of a healthy climate for your church and its ministry.