You and I can choose to continue with business as usual in the Christian life and in the church as a whole, enjoying success based on the standards defined by the culture around us. Or we can take an honest look at the Jesus of the Bible and dare to ask what the consequences might be if we really believed him and really obeyed him.
If Jesus is who he said he is, and if his promises are as rewarding as the Bible claims they are, then we may discover that satisfaction in our lives and success in the church are not found in what our culture deems most important, but in...read more
"Crucial" conversations are interpersonal exchanges at work or at home that we dread having but know we cannot avoid. How do you say what needs to be said while avoiding an argument with a boss, child, or relationship partner? Crucial Conversations offers readers a proven seven-point strategy for achieving their goals in all those emotionally, psychologically, or legally charged situations that can arise in their professional and personal lives. Based on the authors' highly popular DialogueSmart training seminars, the techniques are geared toward getting people to lowe...read more
Author : Thom S. Rainer, Eric Geiger
Based on case studies of four hundred American churches, Simple Church, by authors Thom Rainer and Eric Geiger, proves that the process for making disciples has quite often become too complex. Simple churches are thriving, and they are doing so by taking these four ideas to heart: Clarity. Movement. Alignment. Focus.
Each idea is examined here, simply showing why it is time to simplify. Simple Church clearly calls for Christians to return to the simple gospel-sharing methods of Jesus. No bells or whistles required, so to speak...read more
Darlene Zschech describes The Kiss of Heaven as the sense of heaven touching earth, as if God himself kisses her on the head. Her first experience of this was when she held her long-awaited newborn daughter. She has felt His kiss as He has used her song “Shout to the Lord” to inspire worship around the world.
In The Kiss of Heaven, you’ll discover how you can experience God’s favor as you seek His blessing and pursue the dream He has planted in your heart. Darlene says, “God is watching for someone to kiss with His favor at this very moment. He watches—hoping to ...read more
Worship wars rage. Wounded worshipers are left scattered along the highway of biblical worship. Issues over worship preferences, traditions, music styles, cultural identity, and more are invitations to controversy.
How can church leaders today guide their congregations into effective worship with so many differences of opinion? The purpose of this book-the sixth in the Ministry Dynamics for a New Century series-is to redirect the debate to the core issue: a biblical understanding of what corporate worship really is.
In three sections, the author examines eleme...read more
For several years now I have had this book on my shelf. I bought it a while back at the urging of a friend who loved the book. Needless to say it is now three years later and I finally made time to read it.
If you haven't read "The Ragamuffin Gospel", you are missing out on truly understanding and living in God's grace. Brennan Manning brings to truth and to life what it means to live the Christian life. It's a life filled with unconditional love and acceptance. You cannot do anything more to make or cause God to love you more than He already does.
I coul...read more
Written by Jack Hayford, John Killinger and Howard Stevenson, this book offers some help ideas for enriching your congregation's worship experience. Great for the Worship Pastor and Senior Pastor. "Mastering Worship" begins with preparation-how to design a meaningful worship experience, and, equally important, how to prepare yourself for worship. You'll learn how to lead people into the presence of God...even when you feel spiritually dry and unworthy.
Next you will loo...read more
The Unquenchable Worshiper issues a passionate call for a return to an unadulterated, first-love lifestyle of worship. In his first book release, respected worship leader and songwriter Matt Redman writes: "The revelation of God is the fuel for the fire of our worship. And there is always more fuel for the fire. When we open the eyes of our heart, God's revelation comes flying at us from so many different angles." Open the eyes of your heart and let the gut-level message of The Unquenchable Worshiper cause you, like martyred missionary Jim Elliot, to say, "Saturate me ...read more
A Heart After The Father is a daily devotional for those who long for a deeper relationship with God. Included in this devotional is a page for you to write your own prayers, journal or inspirations that come from these nuggets of truth. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and expect to spend some time getting closer to God as you develop A Heart After The Father. Go to www.kevinanddarlene.com to get your copy today!
Darlene Thorne is an author, teacher, and accomplished singer. She has traveled across the country ministering the Gospel in song, as well as in the ministry ...read more
Merlin Carothers' first book, Prison to Praise, drew acclaim from Pat and Shirley Boone, Jamie Buckingham, Leonard LeSourd, Catherine Marshall, Norman Vincent Peale, John Sherrill and others. Thousands wrote and hundreds telephoned to tell him of transformed lives...of experiencing new power and victory. Now Power in Praise brings together some of the miracles wrought by the simple application of Biblical truth: all things work together for good. Power in Praise is a simple clear explaination of how and why the principles introduced in Prison to Praise work in every-da...read more
Experiencing Worship, The Study
Used by churches all over the world to help teach worship, the Experiencing Worship study can help your worship team too.
Your team will learn why we worship and gain a better understanding of how to worship.
One user said..."Your 5 week study course has made a tremendous impact on my life in the study of worship... I would like to express my thanks for a well written study course that leads into a higher realm of praise and worship."
Experiencing Worship, The Study