Church Business

This book's combination of radical storytelling techniques and practical examples of how to carry them out in various ministry settings forges an exciting new path for the emerging church.

To get the job you want, you don’t just need a great resume—you need an outstanding resume, one that puts you in the top 1 percent of candidates for the job. That means ditching the same old advice you’ve been following with little results and adopting a tried-and-true process for getting your resume noticed in even the most competitive situations. In this book, Dan Clay breaks down the exact method he’s carefully developed over a period of 10 years and provides a precise step-by-step set of instructions for crafting the perfect resume, down to the last period.

Money, like all other things in life, is governed by laws and principles. Therefore, if you wish to prosper, you must learn what money is, how it works, and how to acquire it. This book will focus on the fallacy of sowing seed money and expecting that money to grow; God is not a casino! Those who teach that you can sow money in the offering basket or some ministry and reap a hundredfold return are deceiving their followers. They cannot use their lifestyle to prove that their mischaracterization of the gospel is true. While the so-called prosperity preachers collecting this seed money may be...

From bellbottoms and Bible camp to a career center stage, this beautifully written, heartfelt memoir, written in the style of Mark Twain, is both a coming of age and American success story. The first person in his family ever to graduate high school, Elrod made the unprecedented decision to leave his redneck region behind-the coalmines and poverty of Appalachia-and seek, instead, something more from life.

Can two people fall in love over the world's best hot cocoa? Christmas is a busy time of year for Delaney Young, owner of Delaney's Delights, a bakery in small town Charles Town, West Virginia, famous for award winning hot cocoa. When the son of a tree farmer from out of town stops by to sample her number one seller, Delaney realizes Christmas is the perfect time of year to fall in love. Josh Taylor spends every Christmas helping out his parents at the family tree farm, leaving behind his busy life as a computer technician in Washington, DC, for a few weeks every year. When he meets Delaney...

Yes I Can! is for anyone who ever said, “I wish I could be like that person.” Deep down we know that we all have the potential to be “that person”, but achieving it seems impossible in practice. Well it’s not impossible; you have the power to dramatically change your life. You can become more confident and motivated and find greater focus and direction in your life. You can become a better leader or manager and fill yourself with positive energy.

The Smarta Way to Do Business is the first definitive handbook for starting a business to bring you advice from real-world entrepreneurs who've been there, and done that. Packed with everything you need to know to start and run a successful business, straight from the UK's leading experts, this is the insider's guide you need to build a successful business right now.

Leadership is leadership, no matter where you go or what you do. Yet sometimes life can be difficult, and even the most seasoned leaders can find themselves in need of encouragement. In Life Promises for Leaders, motivational teacher and trainer Zig Ziglar provides a collection of inspirational readings and Bible promises to encourage strong leadership in families, in friendships, at work, with finances, and at church. Filled with easily applicable Bible verses, reflective questions, and inspiring readings, Life Promises for Leaders is the perfect daily encouragement for all those looking to reach their potential.

In A Mucky Business, Tim Farron, former Leader of the Liberal Democrats Party and friends, explore and defend why Christianity and politics should and must work together. If Christians are to love their neighbours, they need to engage with the issues that affect everyone. Why should Christians leave their beliefs at the door when they enter public life? No one else does!

In Meant 4 More, Brian Thomson shares how he discovered a new calling. It is an inspiring story of Home of Hope, a rescue initiative that serves thousands of children and families around the world. The moving, heartfelt stories of people who have received hope, dignity, and a future will change how you see yourself and the world around you. No matter who you are, where you live, or what you've done up until now, God invites you to step into a new chapter. It's a calling that goes beyond yourself, and it could change everything.

Do you ever feel like you're leading your organization through the middle of a war zone? As President of Middle East Television, Stephen Lentz had to wear a flak jacket to work. His driver had an AK-47 between them in the armored car they used to drive him to work. He had 72 employees of which 32 were Shiite Muslim guards, armed with machine guns, grenades, pistols, knives, and dogs. Through this experience, he discovered how to defend and advance his organization in the midst of a war zone. Bulletproof is for every business professional, pastor, and leader who is attempting to accomplish ...

Award-winning author Peter Darcy offers the leaders of church and charity a course in “nonprofit for dummies”. No-Nonsense Non-Profit is primarily a leadership book for new leaders who are unsure of the basics of organizational behavior or the disciplines needed to conduct a successful mission through a non-profit. It is also for those who are currently in leadership positions and want to be more effective in their mission.

The Complete Leader (Jesus Christ the Accomplished Perfect Total leader), Lesson for Leaders Book 3 is a leadership style handbook and leaders daily companion.You will learn about various leadership styles - Visionary leaders, Resourceful leaders, Team leaders, compassionate leaders, servant leaders, shepherd leaders, dedicated leaders, surrendered leaders, sacrificial leaders, etc. It is designed to help leaders and workers of leadership position of all shades - bishops, managers, church workers, pastors, youth leaders etc. This book is a must read for all who want to succeed and excel in ...

Leadership Lessons from the Life of David: Biblical Strategies for Leading with Courage, Integrity, and Vision Find the immortal leadership secrets of quite possibly of the most venerated figure in the Bible — Lord David of Israel. In this significant investigation, Leadership Lessons from the Life of David digs profound into the leadership qualities and techniques that made David an exceptional yet blemished pioneer. Whether you're a business executive, a minister, or somebody trying to improve your leadership abilities, this book offers Biblical principles that will change the manner in...

Sarah is the first person in her family who wasn’t born into slavery in Delta, Louisiana. But being free doesn’t mean that Sarah doesn’t have to work. She cooks, she cleans, she picks cotton, she does laundry and she babysits. And when she works, she wraps up her hair. One day, Sarah’s hair starts to fall out! It’s itchy, crunchy, patchy and won’t grow. Instead of giving up, Sarah searches for the right products. And then she invents something better than any shampoo or hair oil she’s used before.

The women in this current society have changed and many have chosen a career over everything including God. This quick read will attempt to shed light on the mindset of the career woman and why she chooses this, her purpose, how she feels, and what corrections she can make. The suicidal numbers beginning to rise in suicide, antidepressants, frustration, and more, and we will examine the career phenomenon.

El Obispo Gary Hawkins, Sr. no es un pastor ordinario. Su pensamiento creativo y vanguardista lo hizo crecer de 75 personas a más de 10,000 en menos de cinco años. Siendo un nuevo pastor, convirtió sus frustraciones de cómo convertirse en un simple libro paso a paso de sabiduría y conocimiento que hará crecer su negocio.

This audiobook is dedicated to love, which was my greatest challenge and is now my most treasured possession. The purpose of this audiobook is to introduce you to yourself. Life answers what you think, what you speak, what you feel, and what you believe in every single moment, whether we accept this truth or not. If you through courage and determination decide to take hold of these truths, your ability to "see" and "apply" them to your life has the power to work miracles for you.

En tant que nouveau pasteur, Gary Hawkins, Sr., a transformé ses frustrations de la façon de développer le ministère à partir de la base dans un simple livre étape par étape de la sagesse et des connaissances qui développeront votre entreprise.

Everyone is busy. The pressure to get results in nonprofit organizations and churches is extreme. As a result, often projects and tasks are given full attention, while development and training of staff and volunteers are seen as secondary. In How Time-Crunched Leaders Develop Potential Leaders, author Christopher Scott provides six simple ways that busy leaders can develop the people they lead.