[PDF] When Your Church Feels Stuck Study Guide eBook

Author : Chris Sonksen
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,68 MB
Release : 2023-08-07
Category :
ISBN : 9781960678447

GET BOOK

"[God] will always come through. Our part is to be willing to change. Be willing to be honest about where your church is and willing to take it where it needs to go." In the When Your Church Feels Stuck Study Guide, Author and Pastor Chris Sonksen will take readers through seven key questions every leader must answer to advance their organization. Through this book and study guide, readers will be equipped to practically answer questions such as: What phase are you in? What is your mission? How do you get there? What are the principles you operate by? How do you measure a win? Is your team aligned? And many more! Does your church feel stuck? Take the first step to help free and advance your church with the When Your Church Feels Stuck Study Guide!

Author : Chris Sonksen
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 35,34 MB
Release : 2017-06-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1493407805

GET BOOK

Every pastor wants their church to grow, but the reality is that most churches are stagnant or shrinking, leaving most pastors frustrated, weary, and discouraged. They continue to search for answers at conferences, in books, and on websites, but they don't find them. They don't realize that the answers that can actually make a difference in their ministry are the ones they need to give themselves. When Your Church Feels Stuck poses seven unavoidable questions church leaders must answer before they can chart the unique path to growth for their church. These challenging questions address the key subjects of mission, strategy, values, metrics, team alignment, culture, and services, and the way pastors answers these questions will help them discover the real reasons their churches are stuck--and what steps to take to facilitate real growth.

Author : Jennie Allen
Publisher : HarperChristian Resources
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 38,9 MB
Release : 2011-10-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1418548766

GET BOOK

Do you feel stuck? So many of us live stuck. Stuck in trying to seem perfect. Stuck in sadness. Stuck feeling numb. Stuck pursuing more stuff to make us happy. Stuck in something we can't even name. These stuck places often go unattended inside of us and they are shaping our lives more than we would like to think. We've been trying to fix this feeling with everything but... God. He has a plan for these spaces inside of us, the places we feel broken, but we have to go to Him. Stuck is a journey to take an honest look at the fight going on inside, leading us to the God who has a plan to restore it, to restore us. The eight lessons in this study guide are simple and interactive, offering projects, stories, and Bible study to dig into Scripture, to deeply engage the mind and heart. Because as we realize that our stuck places are the very places that make us ache for God, we find Him waiting there for us with hope and freedom. Sessions include: stuck broken mad discontent scared overwhelmed sad unstuck Designed for use with the Stuck DVD 9780849922541 (sold separately).

Author : Jennie Allen
Publisher : Thomas Nelson Inc
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 23,7 MB
Release : 2011-10-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 141854874X

GET BOOK

We are often so stuck in invisible struggles in our hearts and minds, we barely have space for God. These deep struggles, these stuck places, are familiar to every one of us: brokenness, anger, discontentment, fear, and sadness. Stuck takes on these struggles within us so that we can encounter God. Because until we recognize that we are stuck and in need of God, we will miss what He has for us. Designed for use with the Stuck DVD-based study (9781418548735), this companion study guide breaks the mold of typical women's curriculum. Story, Bible study, and simple but highly interactive projects play a major role. From drawing, journaling, or interacting with the homeless, women will have the opportunity to connect with each other and Scripture in deep and authentic ways. Features include: 8 sessions Simple but highly interactive projects Story-driven teaching Scripture study

Author : Tony Morgan
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 44,84 MB
Release : 2017-05-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0718094476

GET BOOK

Acclaimed church leader, blogger, founder and chief strategic officer of The Unstuck Group, Tony Morgan unpacks the lifecycle of a typical church, identifies characteristics of each phase, and provides practical next steps a church can take to move towards sustained health. Think about your church for a moment. Is it growing? Is it diminishing? Is it somewhere in between? Acclaimed church leader, blogger, and founder and chief strategic officer of The Unstuck Group, Tony Morgan has identified the seven stages of a church's lifecycle that range from the hopeful and optimistic days of launch, to the stagnating last stages of life support. Regardless of the stage in which you find your church, it carries with it the world's greatest mission—to "go and make disciples of all the nations . . ." With eternity at stake the Church should be doing most everything within its power to see lives changed forever. The Church should strive for the pinnacle of the lifecycle, where they are continually making new disciples and experiencing what Morgan refers to as "sustained health." In The Unstuck Church, Morgan unpacks each phase of the church lifecycle, and offers specific and strategic next steps the church leader can take to find it's way to sustained health . . . and finally become unstuck. The Unstuck Church is a call for honest an assessment of where your church sits on the lifecycle, and a challenge to move beyond it.

Author : Jennie Allen
Publisher : HarperChristian Resources
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 36,47 MB
Release : 2014-01-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0529117991

GET BOOK

So many of us live stuck. Stuck trying to seem perfect. Stuck in the sadness. Stuck feeling numb. Stuck pursuing more stuff to make us happy. Stuck in something we can’t even name. These stuck places often go unattended inside of us and they are shaping our lives more than we would like to think. We’ve been trying to fix this feeling with everything but… God. He has a plan for these spaces inside of us, the places we feel broken, but we have to go to Him. Stuck is a journey to take an honest look at the fight going on inside, leading us to the God who has a plan to restore it, to restore us. This guide serves as a tool to prepare you in leading this Stuck study and to help you, the leader, understand how to lead a group effectively and meet the needs of the various types of learners in your group. This leader’s guide provides you with helpful tips to effectively point your women to the overarching theme of each lesson, and explains how to use the session tools, including the video, the personal study projects, and the conversation cards. Designed for use with Stuck Video Study 9780849922541 and Stuck Study Guide 9781418548742 (sold separately).

Author : Jentezen Franklin
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 91 pages
File Size : 35,75 MB
Release : 2022-06-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1493435825

GET BOOK

It Is Time to Tackle the Things Trying to Overrun Your Life Do you feel stuck in a mess? Are you wondering how you got to this place and trying to make sense of it all? Don't give up! In this companion guide to his book Overcoming When You Feel Overwhelmed, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Jentezen Franklin offers five life-giving steps to help you get up, get out and get free--and walk into the destiny God has prepared for you. Perfect for going deeper on your own or with a small group, Bible study or church class, this study guide offers · group discussion questions · personal reflection prompts and action points · section for notes while watching the companion videos · and more! If you find that every battle you're fighting has gotten more difficult, or if you're paralyzed and don't know which way to go, remember God doesn't call you just a survivor. He calls you an overcomer. "Yes, these are perilous, fierce times. Things that seem out of our control are still in God's control. You have not escaped His gaze. He's going to watch over and take care of you and your family. You're a chosen vessel for such a time as this. Are you ready?"--from Overcoming When You Feel Overwhelmed

Author : Chris Sonksen
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 17,11 MB
Release : 2018-06-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1493407791

GET BOOK

Let's face it. Church isn't working. We hear sermons about the abundant life Jesus promised, but how many of us are actually living it? How many of our churches are thriving? How many people in our congregations are experiencing God's blessings? Maybe it's time to call it quits. Quit church? Well, not exactly. Drawing from his experience coaching hundreds of churches toward true growth, Chris Sonksen calls on us to quit our casual, cultural commitment to church as we know it. No more half-hearted attempts to win the favor of God and other people by doing the right thing. No more doing things out of a sense of duty. Instead, Sonksen reveals the spiritual habits that release the blessings of God, both on each individual and on the church. He explains why we struggle to put these practices into action and gives practical solutions to move us forward into health, growth, and maturity.

Author : Jennie Allen
Publisher : HarperChristian Resources
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 12,71 MB
Release : 2024-11-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 031017032X

GET BOOK

Do you feel stuck? So many of us live stuck. Stuck in trying to seem perfect. Stuck in sadness. Stuck feeling numb. Stuck pursuing more stuff to make us happy. Stuck in something we can't even name. These stuck places often go unattended inside of us and they are shaping our lives more than we would like to think. In Stuck, a seven-session video Bible study, Bible teacher Jennie Allen explores where we are stuck and why: We are stuck in anger because we aren't trusting God to defend us. We are stuck in discontentment because we are looking to the wrong things for fulfillment. We are stuck in worry because we have made something other than God our idol. We are stuck doing too much because we don't know our real purpose. We are stuck in sadness because we have wrong expectations. Through deep Bible study and practical exercises, Jennie shows us how we've been trying to fix this stuck feeling with everything but God. He has a plan for these spaces inside of us, the places we feel broken, but we have to go to Him. Stuck is a journey to take an honest look at the fight going on inside, leading us to the God who has a plan to restore us. Our stuck places are the very places that make us ache for God, and we find Him waiting there for us with hope and freedom. The Stuck Study Guide uses projects, stories, and Bible study to engage the mind and heart. Sessions and video run times: stuck (8:00) broken (7:00) mad (5:30) discontent (8:00) scared (9:00) overwhelmed (8:00) sad (8:30) unstuck (7:30)

Author : Chris Sonksen
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,32 MB
Release : 2023-08
Category :
ISBN : 9781960678454

GET BOOK

"We have the opportunity to touch people throughout our community. . . . love is key." Indispensable churches are those that are irreplaceable to the community. Churches that are so involved in touching others, giving back, and serving like Jesus first served us are viewed as a pillar of the community. Is this your church? In the Indispensable Church Study Guide, Pastor and Author Chris Sonksen guides readers through his book and supplies them with everything they need to transform their church into one that is indispensable for the community! Through this book, you will be equipped to: Build and develop your team Connect and plan with community leaders Start small and grow your influence Creating a culture of love and service And so much more! Stop putting off your church's transformation. Take a step in becoming an indispensable church today!