Church Movement

What Would Jesus Say to America’s Main Christian Movements? In a time of unprecedented global change, upheaval, and spiritual shifts, A Prophetic Message to the 7 Churches of America © offers a stern yet hopeful message to Christian movements across America. Written as if directly from Jesus, this Kindle short read serves as a prophetic and sobering summons, ushering repentance, unity, and sanctification. Prophetic Insight: On November 18, 2020, Sebastien Richard received what he describes as a significant spiritual download and nudge to pen this powerful message; which stands as a ...

Gay marriage, transgender rights, birth control - sex is at the heart of many of the most divisive political issues of our age. The origins of these conflicts, historian R. Marie Griffith argues, lie in sharp disagreements that emerged among American Christians a century ago. From the 1920s onward, a once-solid Christian consensus regarding gender roles and sexual morality began to crumble, as liberal Protestants sparred with fundamentalists and Catholics over questions of obscenity, sex education, and abortion.

The Jesus People movement was a unique combination of the hippie counterculture and evangelical Christianity. It first appeared in the famed "Summer of Love" of 1967, in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury district, and spread like wildfire in Southern California and beyond, to cities like Seattle, Atlanta, and Milwaukee. In 1971 the growing movement found its way into the national media spotlight and gained momentum, attracting a huge new following among evangelical church youth.

The Radio Right tells the story of the 1960s far right, who were frustrated by what they perceived to be liberal bias in the national media, particularly the media's sycophantic relationship with the John F. Kennedy administration. By the early 1960s, millions of Americans listened each week to conservative broadcasters, the most prominent of which were clergy or lay broadcasters from across the religious spectrum, including Carl McIntire, Billy James Hargis, and Clarence Manion.

How did the 360-year-old scissor company, Fiskars, double its profit in key markets just by realizing its customers had already formed a community of avid scrapbookers? How is Best Buy planning to dominate the musical-instruments market? By understanding the "Brains on Fire" model of tapping movements and stepping away from the old-school marketing "campaign" mentality.

Unlock the Mysteries of Early Christian Heresies Are you fascinated by the early roots of Christian thought? Do you want to delve into the controversies that shaped the foundations of the Church? Look no further. "Early Christian Heresies: A Beginner's Guide" is your gateway to understanding the revolutionary ideas that challenged early Christianity. This compelling volume combines three essential guides into one comprehensive book: Marcionism: A Beginner's Guide Arianism: A Beginner's Guide Pelagianism: A Beginner's Guide Imagine exploring the provocative beliefs that rejected the Old ...

Explore the captivating story of how Christianity took root and flourished in Africa through the remarkable journey of two siblings. In the heart of South Sudan, nestled amidst the vast landscapes of the Upper Nile, Panyim and Nyakor, a brother and sister bound by an unbreakable bond, embark on a life-changing adventure. Their insatiable curiosity leads them to encounter a kind-hearted priest, Father Aloysius, who introduces them to the teachings of Christianity. Intrigued by the message of love, compassion, and forgiveness, Panyim and Nyakor grapple with the question of embracing a new ...

The classic defense of the inspiration of the Bible, the reliability of Jesus, and the truth of miracles! J.W. McGarvey shows from the Bible and reason that the book of Jonah is historical, rational, logical, and should not be treated as fiction (The folks at the Bible Project need to learn this lesson. . .). This updated edition uses the NKJV instead of the 1889 English Revised Version, to make it more accessible for modern readers. John William McGarvey was president of the College of the Bible, and was internationally recognized as one of the brightest Bible scholars alive.

An overview of the life and controversial teachings of W. Carl Ketcherside (1908–1989), as reflected in his journal, Mission Messenger, and the numerous books he published over the years. Much of what Ketcherside wrote can be found in the writings of the fathers of the Stone-Campbell restoration movement, from which this book quotes extensively in support of his position. It is significant to note that division among Christians in early nineteenth-century America arose from differences in doctrinal deductions or interpretations, as expressed in various creeds. The Campbells proposed that ...

The Western church finds itself in the midst of a seismic cultural shift, as secular paradigms threaten to remove any spiritual explanation for life, and Christianity is often viewed with skepticism and cynicism. Rather than perceiving these ongoing challenges as irritants to expel, it’s time to see them as opportunities to embrace, so that we might effectively serve the world around us and form a more robust and Christlike church.

The Stone-Campbell Movement resulted from a confluence of several international efforts to restore the life and faith of the first century church in the nineteenth century. The Movement in the twenty-first century claims about five million members around the globe. Illinois played a pivotal role the early years. In 1880 there were more members of the movement in Illinois than in any state in the United States or in any country in the world. We elaborate upon the various religious tributaries involved from the beginning and have depicted churches, leaders, members, educational institutions, ...

The church began as a discipleship movement known as “The Way”. Despite the best of intentions, church as we know it in the West is unknowingly blocking discipleship multiplication - which we must have to accomplish the Great Commission. It’s time for the church in the West to be in The Way, without being in the way.

The story begins with a simple grain of rice: one grain on the first square of a chessboard, two on the second, four on the third, and so on. By the 64th square, the number is staggering—over 18 quintillion grains, more than the world could produce. This ancient tale of exponential growth captures the same principle that drives multiplying groups: small, consistent actions that, over time, result in extraordinary impact. In Multiplying Groups, Josh Hunt explores how this principle has fueled some of the most dynamic movements in church history. Drawing from the groundbreaking work of ...

Marks of a Movement calls us back to the disciple-making mandate of the church through the timeless wisdom of John Wesley and the Methodist movement. With a love for history and a passion for today's church, Winfield helps us reimagine church multiplication in a way that focuses on making and multiplying disciples for the twenty-first century. Winfield Bevins reminds us of the vital multiplication lessons from the Wesleyan movement, one of the greatest missional movements the world has ever known.

Is it possible that today's religious world has lost sight of the narrow way Jesus spoke about? In The Narrow Way Still Matters, Clarence W. Fell boldly returns to the Bible’s original blueprint for the church. With a warm but unflinching voice, this book challenges the widespread acceptance of denominationalism and calls readers back to the “simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ” (2 Corinthians 11:3). Through direct Scripture, thoughtful commentary, and Restoration Movement clarity, Fell exposes how modern trends, even inside churches, have gradually shifted believers away from...

In this transformative new book, "Restoring David's Tabernacle: Awakening Modern Worship Through Ancient Truths," Dr. Welch invites readers on a profound journey into the ancient patterns of worship that are making a powerful resurgence in contemporary society. Drawing from the rich tapestry of Scripture, particularly Acts 15, Dr. Welch highlights a pivotal declaration made by the apostle James, who invokes the prophetic words of Amos about the restoration of the “tabernacle of David.” This restoration signifies a divine invitation extended to the people of the earth—a call to engage ...

How did the movement founded by Jesus transform more in the first 75 years after his death than it has in the 2,000 years since? This book tells the story of how the Christian movement, which began as relatively informal, rural, Hebrew- and Aramaic-speaking, and closely anchored to the Jewish synagogue, became primarily urban, Greek-speaking, and gentile by the early second century, spreading through the Greco-Roman world with a mission agenda and church organization distinct from its roots in Jewish Galilee.

The Church Is Flat is the first significant, researched study into the ecclesiology of the emerging church movement. Research into eight congregations is put into conversation with the theology of Jürgen Moltmann, concluding with pragmatic proposals for the the practice of a truly relational ecclesiology. Tony Jones visited eight emerging church congregations (Cedar Ridge Community Church, Pathways Church, Vintage Faith Church, Journey Church, Solomon's Porch, House of Mercy, Church of the Apostles, and Jacob's Well), facilitating interviews, focus groups, and surveys. After interpreting ...

About this Book This book is a combined presentation of Divine Revelation and Scriptural Exposition. In this book, we shall see that Divine Revelations given by God in our day only serve to confirm the message of the Written Scripture. conversely, we shall also see that the Written Scripture is the authority that authenticates the message of Divine Revelation. This book focuses majorly on the prevailing ungodly clothing and adornment in Christ's church. It is hoped that the Scriptural Expositions and Divine Revelations given here will sanitize Christ's church and purify the believers. ...

Based on a study that was commissioned by the Leadership Network, this book reveals the best practices in church planting and uncovers the common threads among them. A much-needed resource, this book will inform, guide, and even catalyze today's many church planting leaders. The authors clearly show leaders how to plant churches that create a multiplication movement and offer inspiration for them to do so. The book addresses their questions about what to do next in their church planting strategies, in light of research on what's actually working best.