Church Development

The Sunday collection in every Catholic church throughout the world is as familiar a part of the Mass as the homily and even Communion. There is no doubt that historically the Catholic Church has been one of the great engines of charity in history. But once a dollar is dropped in that basket, where does it go? How are weekly cash contributions that can amount to tens of thousands of dollars accounted for? Where does the money go when a diocese sells a church property for tens of millions of dollars?

A woman wants to be taken care of. Being claimed is a core desire of a feminine woman. She craves to surrender and let go. She yearns to trust her man with her entire heart. No matter how long she has been with her boyfriend, there will come a day when the woman will begin questioning if this is the right man for her and whether or not the relationship is going anywhere.

This book focuses on the development of a missional ethos at New Hope Church of God in Christ in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Members were encouraged to embrace missiology as a means of spreading the gospel, making disciples within New Hope Church, and throughout the community. The project was based on the premise that the congregation was not involved in missional ministry. The hypothesis was that an attitudinal change would occur within members once they were informed of the concept of a missional church. The methodology used to evaluate the hypothesis was qualitative, using surveys, ...

Minister's Handbook: A Guide to Sacred Order, Protocol, and Pastoral Excellence Are you called to serve in ministry? Whether you're a new minister or a seasoned leader, Equipped for Ministry is a comprehensive guide designed to empower you with the biblical foundation, spiritual integrity, and practical tools needed to lead effectively in today’s church. This powerful handbook explores the sacred call to ministry, the responsibilities of various leadership roles—including Apostles, Prophets, Pastors, Teachers, Deacons, Bishops, and Elders—and provides detailed instruction for ...

¡Este audiolibro es una impresionante herramienta para el desarrollo personal y la salud! ¡Ya diste el salto y decidiste aprender más acerca de EFT! No estás solo. Más de un millón de personas han elegido el Mini Manual de EFT, como un primer recurso para la sanación. Tú lo puedes practicar solo, sin necesidad de otras personas. EFT es internacional, se practica en hospitales, clínicas de psicoterapia y campos deportivos, etc., con excelentes resultados comprobados. También lo utilizan los coaches de negocios, las familias y en muchos otros lugares.

In this practical and inspiring book, Willow Creek Executive vice president and teaching pastor Nancy Beach speaks to women with God-given gifts of leading and teaching. Sharing from her thirty-year journey in a local church, Nancy offers guidance on such issues as: character development, earning respect, finding your voice, managing work and personal life, and forming an intentional support network.

In the turbulent world of the second century, the early Christian Church faced intense scrutiny, widespread persecution, and the rise of numerous heresies that threatened to distort its core teachings. Amidst this backdrop, a group of courageous thinkers and writers emerged—men of profound intellect and deep faith—dedicated to defending the fledgling Christian faith against both external attacks and internal divisions. Christian Apologists of the Second Century: Christian Defenders of the Faith explores the lives, writings, and theological contributions of these early apologists who ...

Can Christians become 'perfect' and sinless in this lifetime? Are we able to be devoid of sinful thoughts, avoid sinful actions, and not commit sins of omission? In the 10th treatise in the Theological Threads we take an in depth look into the doctrine of Christian Perfection as developed and defended by its principle founder, John Wesley. Discover how it began, when it changed, and why that change was brought about. Those of us wanting to give God the best of who we are will be better prepared to understand what that means.

Maybe you feel called to lead your own congregation, or to meet a need of an area that’s devoid of access to a house of worship. My friend, you may be a “religious entrepreneur”! A religious entrepreneur is an individual who creates an organization that has a religious mission. Specifically, this book targets those seeking to start a brand-new or transitioning house of worship. Whether this religious organization and house of worship is a church, mosque, temple, synagogue, or any other religious structure, this book is for you.

"Developing A Servant Leadership Curriculum To Excite, Equip And Empower Pastors And Church Leaders," authored by Dr. Bernard P. Goode is a must-read. It is the perfect tool to equip the saints in the body of Christ to become unified and better the overall team. This book focuses on the absence of servant leadership within Churches, which has caused an impediment in the church's growth both spiritually and numerically. Arguably, if the pastor and church leaders received leadership training in servant leadership, then they will be aware of their Biblical role and responsibility to be part of...

This book is about the various places and ways that uncertainty shows up for parents who, having left or altered the faith they once knew, now must decide what to give their kids. It’s about church attendance, Bible memorization, school choices, and sex talks. It’s about forging new paths in racial justice and creation care while the intractable voices in your head call you a pagan Marxist for doing so.

Prepare to embark on a remarkable journey. As my story unfolds, it was 2015–I was sitting at my computer, planning my gospel doctrine class. I stood up to get something, and I instantly transcended into a spiritual encounter, an overwhelming deep-seated sensation of instant knowledge that went down to my cells. When I opened my eyes from this Experience, I saw the world differently. I walked slowly into my bedroom and took my garments off. I’ve never gone back to the Mormon Church or any church, since.

In the 1980s, Erika Bornman’s family join, and ultimately move to, KwaSizabantu, a Christian mission based in KwaZulu-Natal, which is touted as a nirvana, founded on egalitarian values. But something sinister lurks beneath ‘the place where people are helped’. Life at KwaSizabantu is hard. Christianity is used to justify harsh punishments, and congregants are forced to repent for their sins. Threats of physical violence ensure adherence to stringent rules. Parents are pitted against children. Friendships are discouraged.

Inspire and challenge your ministry leaders and significantly improve the impact of your church administration with this thorough study of leadership and organizational development. Experienced church leaders Amy and Chris Olson present a realistic approach to help you build a team with powerful direction. The 3 Cords of Apostolic Leadership addresses three central aspects of church leadership: Spiritual disciplines upon which apostolic leadership is built Leadership practices, with in-depth models of servant leadership and transformational leadership Innovation, outreach, and team-building...

Ten easy to produce and perform plays designed to be used as part of intergenerational worship services which bring to life important lessons about being together in community.

This book discusses women's role in the Mormon church historically as well as today. It discusses the unfairness of the Mormon plan of salvation and godhood as well as everyday marriage, children, and living under the modern-day Mormon church. This book will give you the true picture and will have you laughing out loud.

While people used to conceal the fact that they were gay or lesbian to protect themselves from stigma and discrimination, it is now commonplace for people to "come out" and encourage others to do so as well. Come Out, Come Out, Whoever You Are systematically examines how coming out has moved beyond gay and lesbian rights groups and how different groups wrestle with the politics of coming out in their efforts to resist stigma and enact social change. It shows how different experiences and disparate risks of disclosure shape these groups' collective strategies.

Hilarious, inspiring, and thoroughly authentic, Sara E. Braca’s debut memoir takes listeners along on her post-divorce adventures around the world, sharing a life lived fully–if untraditionally–and proving that joy can always be found in unexpected places.

In this delightfully witty and uplifting book, 30-something Lauren Windle shines a light on the trials and tribulations - and sometimes also the triumphs - of the world of Christian dating. This is not a how-to guide.

Jesus is identified by some Gnostics as an embodiment of the supreme being who became incarnate to bring gnōsis to the earth. In contrast, others adamantly denied that the supreme being came in the flesh, claiming Jesus to be merely a human who attained enlightenment through gnosis and taught his disciples to do the same. Among the Mandaeans, Jesus was considered a mšiha kdaba or “false messiah” who perverted the teachings entrusted to him by John the Baptist. Still other traditions identify Mani and Seth, third son of Adam and Eve, as salvific figures. In the course of a century and ...