Small Church

Are you a fan of wholesome, faith-inspired romance sprinkled with an exciting dash of suspense? If that peaks your interest, you may just fall in love with this series! Set in the breathtaking Northern Michigan landscape, Crystal Lake is the backdrop of a narrative that intertwines a circle of friends, drawn apart by a heart-wrenching incident many years ago. As the storyline unfolds, you'll delve into the intricate power of relationships, acting as a beacon, reuniting these long-lost companions. The narrative will captivate you as it celebrates the virtue of genuine human bonds in a world ...

Can a small church bring big hope to a struggling rural community? In Restoring Buildings, Restoring Lives, veteran pastor and visionary leader Rev. John E. Miller shares a bold, faith-filled blueprint for how rural churches can lead transformational ministry through the power of compassionate outreach. Set in Walton, West Virginia — a small town marked by poverty, addiction, and spiritual need — the story of HopeWorks Walton is an inspiring call to action for churches, leaders, and partners everywhere: ✅ Restore broken places ✅ Serve hurting people ✅ Model the love of Christ ...

Fawn loved this little community and found that many of the residents were very happy to be active and part of something bigger than themselves in their older years. "The Chalet" is a Christian, rural, coastal resort community where middle to older age adults go to support several summer volunteer projects. These projects include building and improving housing for the needy and serving through the community’s action agencies. Those who volunteer, support each other's spouse losses and other challenges as they work to help the community. Romantic relationships are developed as those who ...

A one-night stand. An unwanted pregnancy. A life-changing experience. Zane Spencer can't hide from his mistakes anymore, so tail tucked between his legs, he returns home to Shiloh for a fresh start. He'll swallow his pride, go back to working on the farm he never should have left in the first place, and maybe one day he'll deserve to find a sweet girl to marry and raise a family of his own. No one will ever find out that instead of chasing his dreams with his band, he’d spent most of his time away as an Elvis impersonator. But a surprise that will change his life forever awaits him back ...

Hope Masterson, who first appears in the popular Tillamook Tillie series, is an independent-minded ex-Marine. Currently teaching self-defense in the seaside community of Bannoch, Oregon, and recently married to Reverend Gideon Hopkins (introduced in Mrs. Thistlethwaite and the Whippersnapper), himself a former Army Ranger, Hope finds herself on unusually shaky ground as she adjusts to the unfamiliar challenges facing a pastor’s wife. Although the members of the First Ladies Club are eager to help her, Hope’s prior struggles have left her reluctant to lean on anyone. Hope’s efforts to ...

The premise of serving as a small group leader sounds simple: Invite people to join you in studying the Bible. But the real-world implications of that role are incredibly complex. Today's small group leaders are asked to function as semi-experts in theology, psychology, evangelism, worship, apologetics, counseling, education, and nutrition—all in service to God and His church. The Field Guide for Small Group Leaders provides basic training and support to help small group leaders succeed in the critical mission of leading others toward spiritual growth and transformation.

She wants to get out of his friend zone and into his heart. After breaking up with his girlfriend, Levi Theroux meets the woman of his dreams, but she won't give him the time of day in his tale of unrequited love. His best friend, Maggie Jacobs, tries to help him in every which way she can to pursue his dream date, without revealing to him that she is secretly in love with him in her own Cyrano de Bergerac story. Will these two best friends find a Christmas breakthrough and their own happily ever after at the Christmas Village where they work? Lonesome Levi is looking for the best partner ...

Reluctantly, Chef Isaac finds himself working in the kitchen of his nemesis, Chef Piper Peyton. Why would he want to cook his way into her heart? To save a landmark family restaurant in Savannah, two chefs must put aside their twenty-year-old feud and cook together. Can they at least try to be kind toward each other without digging up old hurts? I can’t wait for you to read Piper’s story. Fans of my Savannah Sweethearts and Coastal Sweethearts Christian coastal romance series might recall that Piper is profoundly deaf. Here comes Chef Isaac, who does not speak American Sign Language at ...

Jesus is building His ekklesia. Yet the concept of ekklesia is new to many believers. This Handbook will provide you with the basics you need to understand it and how to gather effectively with other believers. In The Believers Handbook for New Testament Gatherings you will learn:The mission of the ekklesia—and how it propels you to use your gifts and calling to bless others The Values of the Kingdom that will strengthen youHow to gather with believers for Kingdom impact...and much more!

Katherine’s life was once filled with love and new beginnings. But she’d given up her hopes and dreams of marriage and a family and instead buried herself in her big city career and her small home in its quiet home-town like neighborhood...then everything changed. Follow the lives of Katherine, Tom, and their growing circle of friends as they deal with real everyday challenges, life changing choices, romance, an unexpected mystery, and the magical promise of second chances. If you enjoy clean romance and inspirational feel-good women’s fiction filled with love, family, friendship, new...

"I see," she said, cheeks flushing a sweet red color that made him love the woman even more. The Cross in the Woods, a cattle ranch entrusted to Rebecca as the fourth-generation steward, becomes a crucible of transformation and romance. Determined to preserve the family legacy and seeking additional revenue streams to sustain the land, Rebecca faces the harsh reality of her self-reliant, loner nature. Seeking help is a challenging endeavor for her, but her prayers are answered one by one as individuals arrive at the ranch, igniting not only the flames of newfound business ventures but also ...

Looking for Christian Romance books that transport you to captivating worlds, where love blossoms amid the gentle whispers of faith, warming your soul and inspiring your spirit with every tender page-turn? Nestled in the rolling woodlands of West Michigan, the Double K Ranch exudes a magnetic charm as it sits just moments away from the idyllic shores of Lake Michigan. This amazing resort extends a warm welcome to singles, couples, and families, inviting them to partake in a plethora of activities. Whether wandering through winding hiking trails that reveal breathtaking views or reveling in ...

Our world is full of unshakable mystery, and although we live in a civilization more complicated than ever, there is simplicity and reassurance to be found in knowing how and why. From the New York Times best-selling creator of Lost in Translation, Eating the Sun is a delicately existential, welcoming exploration of the universe - one that examines and marvels at the astonishing principles, laws, and phenomena that we exist alongside, that we sit within.

He loves her… He loves her not… She’s waiting for him to decide. A young pastor of a growing church in a thriving community, Diego Flores has to come to grips with God’s will for his church and his personal life. Diego’s Disquiet… Single and unmarried, Pastor Diego Flores has been interested in his best friend’s younger sister since their college days, but his calling to grow Riverside Chapel takes up most of his time. When Heidi Wei becomes his strongest supporter in his church-planting ministry, how does Diego show his feelings for her without giving her the wrong idea? Does...

This Bible study guide can be used in a variety of ways, but it is designed to be used in a small group setting. As such, it is geared toward facilitating meaningful conversation and dialogue. It is intentionally light on scholarship and does not purport to be a rigorous academic study.

The fact she didn’t want a relationship did not deter his heart from wanting something more each time she was around. In Seabrook Cove, Susan Hampton, now known as Willow Braxton, seeks solace from her tumultuous past after a fateful shootout. Her attempt to stay under the radar is challenged when she meets Deputy Conroy at the police station, where a bond forms over shared values and subtle exchanges about faith. Their tranquility is disrupted by a mysterious drowning case, pulling Willow back into a world of investigation she thought she'd left behind. As Willow discreetly aids Conroy, ...

That first meeting between them had not fully prepared him for the tug of attraction and love he would start to feel toward her this quickly. Set against the backdrop of the tight-knit Leelanau Peninsula community, this series delves into themes of unity, faith, and renewal. The residents, newcomers, and seasonal workers are woven into the fabric of church activities and community service, reflecting their spiritual journeys intertwined with their romantic and personal lives. Through preserving the area's historical and natural beauty, they find purpose and peace. Liz is excited for a full ...

Is she beyond the reach of redemption? Jolene Spencer had been perplexed from the first mention of Micah Abrams. Why would a grown man uproot his life and move two states over at the urging of Jo’s momma? How did he and Ma even meet? And he’s raising a daughter by himself. Where is the child’s momma and how does she fit into his plans? When Jo first sees him standing on the front porch, staring like a deer caught in the headlights and seemingly unable to speak, she pegs him as a shy one. But then he walks in with a confident swagger and mingles with her family like he’s been there ...

Sorority mom Becca Fairfield is used to guys not taking her seriously. She’s too blond, too quirky, or Just. Too. Much. So she’s ditched dating to focus on her job and a house filled with drama and plenty of tea. Now with the holidays and a major blizzard on her doorstep, Becca has everything she needs to survive the next two weeks on her own. Hot cocoa, plenty of books . . . and the memory of a steamy kiss with a certain sexy, grumposaurus next-door neighbor to keep her warm. Only Becca’s seriously underestimated this Snowpocalypse.

Joy made her way from Houston back to Orchard County to prepare for the passing of her father. How will Anthony, her childhood sweetheart, be able to tame his unbridled attraction for her during this difficult time? The Fruits of Orchard County is a Christian Romance Series predicated on the Fruits of the Spirit verses found in Galatians 5:22-23. The setting is a rural Michigan county where there is an abundance of orchards and fields of vegetables. Life in Orchard County is laid back and full of rich traditions and family values. This clean romance series will give you a heartwarming ...