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Family and Faith in Asia: The Missional Impact of Social Networks

Family and Faith in Asia: The Missional Impact of Social Networks

by Paul H De Neui

If Christian mission in Asia and most of the non-Western world is ever to advance, it must seriously consider the importance of family networks. Far too long the strategy of a “one by one” approach has stifled the spread of the gospel, reinforced a highly individualized unbiblical theology and destroyed social relationships that might lead to conversatio… Read more…

God's Many-Splendored Image: Theological Anthropology for Christian Formation

God's Many-Splendored Image: Theological Anthropology for Christian Formation

by Nonna Verna Harrison

What does it mean to be a human being made in the image of God? This book makes the case that the divine image can be seen in not just one or two aspects of human identity but in all of them. The author, a specialist in early Christianity, reveals the light that leading theologians of the early church shed on contemporary discussions of what it means to be h… Read more…

Local Theology for the Global Church: Principles for an Evangelical Approach to Contextualization

Local Theology for the Global Church: Principles for an Evangelical Approach to Contextualization

by Matthew Cook, Rob Haskell and Ruth Julian

As the church in the global south continues to grow at a rapid pace, the question of how to develop local theologies becomes more and more urgent. This book charts a path forward through exegetical, theological and cultural analysis by scholars who are wrestling with the issues in their own situations around the globe. The contents were developed under the a… Read more…

Transformational Church: Creating a New Scorecard for Congregations
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Transformational Church: Creating a New Scorecard for Congregations

by Ed Stetzer and Thom Rainer

Narrated by Rainer, Thom

Churches committed to following Christ’s example want this world changed for the sake of eternity. While the supernatural piece of making that happen goes without saying, how does a body of believers do its part to be in that “sweet spot” where true spiritual transformation occurs? In Transformational Church, best-selling research authors E… Read more…

Lectures to My Students

Lectures to My Students

by Charles H. Spurgeon

One contemporary scholar and authority on Spurgeon says of this work: "Next to Mr. Spurgeon's great literary work, The Treasury of David, we consider (these) Lectures to My Students his greatest single contribution to the Christian world. There is more practical wisdom, common sense and sage advice packed within these pages than with any other book of si… Read more…

Wild Truth Bible Lessons-Dares from Jesus

Wild Truth Bible Lessons-Dares from Jesus

by Jeannie Oestreicher

Weekly studies to reinforce what junior highers are learning from their Wild Truth JournalThese Bible lessons send students straight to the words of Jesus to discover the truth, then dare them to live that truth today. Includes games, activities, sketches, handouts, and reproducible worksheets.… Read more…

Exponential: How You and Your Friends Can Start a Missional Church Movement

Exponential: How You and Your Friends Can Start a Missional Church Movement

by Dave Ferguson and Jon Ferguson

A tried-and-true classic in dynamic ministry growth, church building, and discipleship momentum. From professional church-planters Dave and Jon Ferguson comes the anchor book in the Exponential Series—envisioning new and practical methods of building churches, communities, and organizations on the cornerstone of Christ.Many of today's Christians co… Read more…

Small Group Qs: 600 Eye-Opening Questions for Deepening Community and Exploring Scripture

Small Group Qs: 600 Eye-Opening Questions for Deepening Community and Exploring Scripture

by Laurie Polich

Just what small group leaders need to get their youth started in a meaningful discussion. This flexible and adaptable resource for youth workers contains 600 questions including 50 complete Bible studies specifically designed to help groups get acquainted, get deep, get spiritual, get into topics, and get into the Word. Leader’s hints, exercise options, an… Read more…

Twisted Scriptures: Breaking Free from Churches That Abuse

Twisted Scriptures: Breaking Free from Churches That Abuse

by Mary Alice Chrnalogar

For Someone Else If You’re Concerned. For Yourself If You’ve Ever Wondered.You joined your church because of its intensity for God. Like no other place, it’s helped you discover the meaning of obedience. Of teachableness. Of death to self. If there’s one problem, it’s the confusion that sometimes comes from your own carnal thinking. But God has gi… Read more…

Three Habits of Highly Contagious Christians: A Discussion Guide for Small Groups

Three Habits of Highly Contagious Christians: A Discussion Guide for Small Groups

by Bill Hybels and Garry D. Poole

“Push the pause button on whatever it is your group is doing now and follow this guide—study it, discuss it, digest it, and apply it to your everyday life.”—Bill HybelsA small group discussion guide for equipping Christians to effectively reach seekers by building relationships, sharing a verbal witness, and extending invitations to outreach eventsTh… Read more…

Unfinished Business: Returning the Ministry to the People of God

Unfinished Business: Returning the Ministry to the People of God

by Greg Ogden

The Reformation restored the Scriptures to the people, but the job was only halfway finished. Today the church is awakening to the truth that ministry is not just the domain of clergy, but belongs to the entire body of Christ. God is moving her to complete her unfinished business of placing the ministry back in the hands of the people.Unfinished Business has… Read more…

Exponential: How to Accomplish the Jesus Mission
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Exponential: How to Accomplish the Jesus Mission

by Dave Ferguson, Jon Ferguson and Patrick Lawlor

Narrated by Patrick Lawlor

A tried-and-true classic in dynamic ministry growth, church building, and discipleship momentum. From professional church-planters Dave and Jon Ferguson comes the anchor book in the Exponential Series—envisioning new and practical methods of building churches, communities, and organizations on the cornerstone of Christ.Many of today's Christians co… Read more…


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