Church Planting Is for Wimps (Redesign)

Church Planting Is for Wimps (Redesign)
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Publisher : Crossway
Total Pages : 113
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ISBN-10 : 9781433558306
ISBN-13 : 1433558300
Rating : 4/5 (06 Downloads)

Synopsis Church Planting Is for Wimps (Redesign) by : Mike McKinley

This book tells the story of the revitalization of Guilford Baptist Church in northern Virginia. Weaving together scripture and biblical principles with humor and personal anecdotes, author Michael McKinley asserts that a pastor's faithful exposition of God's Word, passion for sharing the gospel, and care in the training of other godly leaders are more important than the size of his church. McKinley honestly shares his own fears and rookie mistakes, along with encouraging stories of how God moved at Guilford Baptist. We are reminded that God uses weak and fearful pastors in plants and revitalizations; church planting is indeed for "wimps." For pastors and seminarians considering a church plant and those already struggling in their own fledgling congregations, this book is a thoughtful and encouraging resource.

Global Church Planting

Global Church Planting
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Publisher : Baker Books
Total Pages : 445
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ISBN-10 : 9781441213679
ISBN-13 : 1441213678
Rating : 4/5 (79 Downloads)

Synopsis Global Church Planting by : Craig Ott

With nearly fifty years combined global church-planting experience, Craig Ott and Gene Wilson are well qualified to write a comprehensive, up-to-date guide for cross-cultural church planting. Combining substantive biblical principles and missiological understanding with practical insights, this book walks readers through the various models and development phases of church planting. Advocating methods that lead to church multiplication, the authors emphasize the role of the missionary church planter. They offer helpful reflection on current trends and provide best practices gathered from research and empirical findings around the globe. The book takes up a number of special issues not addressed in most church planting books, such as use of short-term teams, partnerships, and wise use of resources. Full of case studies and real examples from around the world, this practical text will benefit students, church planters, missionaries, and missional church readers.

Am I Really a Christian? (Foreword by Kirk Cameron)

Am I Really a Christian? (Foreword by Kirk Cameron)
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Publisher : Crossway
Total Pages : 162
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ISBN-10 : 9781433525797
ISBN-13 : 1433525798
Rating : 4/5 (97 Downloads)

Synopsis Am I Really a Christian? (Foreword by Kirk Cameron) by : Mike McKinley

Jesus divided the world into two groups—those who follow him and those who don't. But what happens when someone thinks he or she is a Christian, but isn't? With his witty, engaging style, Mike McKinley takes readers on a journey of what it means to be a Christian. He asserts that "manipulative evangelism techniques and a poor understanding of the gospel have resulted in an abundance of professing Christians who have no idea what it means to follow Christ." Each chapter title begins with "You're not a Christian [if/when/just because you]..." As he surveys what it means to be Christian, McKinley offers criteria for evaluating one's standing before God. Readers are guided through a series of challenges to reflect, repent, remember, and report to another person. Am I Really a Christian? ends with chapters on salvation and the local church. This unique book is written for nominal or new Christians and can be used in personal or small-group study.

Church Planter

Church Planter
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Publisher : Crossway Books
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1433515768
ISBN-13 : 9781433515767
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis Church Planter by : Darrin Patrick

The vice president of the Acts 29 Church Planting Network examines biblical criteria of the man, the message, and the mission behind every church plant. An invaluable resource for pastors and seminary students considering a church plant.

The Church Planting Wife

The Church Planting Wife
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Publisher : Moody Publishers
Total Pages : 260
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ISBN-10 : 9780802484116
ISBN-13 : 0802484115
Rating : 4/5 (16 Downloads)

Synopsis The Church Planting Wife by : Christine Hoover

"Nothing in my life goes untouched by my husband’s calling." Christine Hoover’s words in the first chapter describe so well the life of a church planter’s wife, which is enormously difficult yet extraordinarily rewarding. To be married to a church planter is a calling of its own with a richness of its own. In The Church Planting Wife, Hoover explores and encourages the hearts of her readers while teaching what it means to have heart prepared for this unique ministry. She knows the challenges: A church planter's wife must develop a job description, be a wise helper to her husband, develop friendships within the church and community, deal with stress and discouragement, handle wounds, and more. Christine speaks candidly about these challenges while urging readers to grow a heart that wholly reflects Jesus. Spread throughout these pages are stories and interviews from church planting wives. Christine Hoover empathetically and pointedly builds from these testimonies to uplift the reader and offer lessons of hope in the midst of a challenging ministry.

The Nuts and Bolts of Church Planting

The Nuts and Bolts of Church Planting
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Publisher : Baker Books
Total Pages : 272
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ISBN-10 : 9781441214560
ISBN-13 : 1441214569
Rating : 4/5 (60 Downloads)

Synopsis The Nuts and Bolts of Church Planting by : Aubrey Malphurs

Most books on church planting offer a model for churches to replicate--usually one that is tied to a particular style, generation, or demographic. But what churches really need is a process that is flexible, not bound to a particular time or current fad. In The Nuts and Bolts of Church Planting, trusted author and church-planting expert Aubrey Malphurs shares the basic steps any church planter will need, regardless of his or her generation now or in the future. These steps include establishing values, mission, vision, and strategy reaching the community making disciples recruiting a team determining location and facilities raising money for the ministry With instant practical takeaway based on proven techniques, this book will be invaluable to any church planter.

Biblical Theology in the Life of the Church (Foreword by Thomas R. Schreiner)

Biblical Theology in the Life of the Church (Foreword by Thomas R. Schreiner)
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Publisher : Crossway
Total Pages : 233
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ISBN-10 : 9781433524639
ISBN-13 : 1433524635
Rating : 4/5 (39 Downloads)

Synopsis Biblical Theology in the Life of the Church (Foreword by Thomas R. Schreiner) by : Michael Lawrence

Capitol Hill Baptist Church associate pastor Michael Lawrence contributes to the IXMarks series as he centers on the practical importance of biblical theology to ministry. He begins with an examination of a pastor's tools of the trade: exegesis and biblical and systematic theology. The book distinguishes between the power of narrative in biblical theology and the power of application in systematic theology, but also emphasizes the importance of their collaboration in ministry. Having laid the foundation for pastoral ministry, Lawrence uses the three tools to build a biblical theology, telling the entire story of the Bible from five different angles. He puts biblical theology to work in four areas: counseling, missions, caring for the poor, and church/state relations. Rich in application and practical insight, this book will equip pastors and church leaders to think, preach, and do ministry through the framework of biblical theology.

Church in Hard Places

Church in Hard Places
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Publisher : Crossway
Total Pages : 122
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ISBN-10 : 9781433549076
ISBN-13 : 1433549077
Rating : 4/5 (76 Downloads)

Synopsis Church in Hard Places by : Mez McConnell

Jesus came to seek and to save the lost, paying particular attention to the downtrodden and the poor. As followers of Jesus, Christians are called to imitate his example and reach out to those who have the least. This book offers biblical guidelines and practical strategies for reaching those on the margins of our society with the gospel of Jesus Christ. The authors—both pastors with years of experience ministering among the poor—set forth helpful “dos” and “don’ts” related to serving in the midst of less-affluent communities. Emphasizing the priority of the gospel as well as the importance of addressing issues of social justice, this volume will help pastors and other church leaders mobilize their people to plant churches and make an impact in “hard places”—in their own communities and around the world.

Planting a Church Without Losing Your Soul

Planting a Church Without Losing Your Soul
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Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Total Pages : 196
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ISBN-10 : 9780830853434
ISBN-13 : 083085343X
Rating : 4/5 (34 Downloads)

Synopsis Planting a Church Without Losing Your Soul by : Tim Morey

What does it take to be a church planter or ministry entrepreneur? According to veteran church planter Tim Morey, you need more than just vocational capacities—you need spiritual competencies. Featuring real-life stories from leaders plus practices and discussion questions, this book is a practical guide to spiritual formation geared to the unique needs of church planters and teams.

Apostolic Church Planting

Apostolic Church Planting
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Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Total Pages : 130
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ISBN-10 : 9780830898909
ISBN-13 : 0830898905
Rating : 4/5 (09 Downloads)

Synopsis Apostolic Church Planting by : J. D. Payne

Church planting is not just about gathering new communities of people who are already Christians. Planting churches flows naturally out of making disciples. In this concise guide, pastor J. D. Payne explains the process and stages of church planting, with biblical foundations and practical steps for planting teams both domestically and internationally.