Community Growth

Dive into the captivating world of "Beyond the Tournament", a must-read for anyone drawn to the innovative realm of Destination Imagination (DI). This eBook takes you on a journey spanning the fascinating origins to the intriguing evolution of DI, unravelling the structure and significance of this unique program. Discover how engagement with the DI program goes beyond mere competition, uncovering a wealth of personal growth opportunities, and the development of lifelong skills through this immersive experience. Explore the web of team dynamics, together with the thrills and challenges of ...

What would you learn if you visited 52 churches?How might that experience change the way you treated visitors at your church? But you don’t need to go to a boatload of churches to find out. Church-reform advocate Peter DeHaan, PhD already has. The 52 Churches Workbook is the perfect tool to gain valuable insights without the pain and hassle of going to a different church every Sunday for an entire year. Merely thinking about making your church better isn’t enough. It’s time to act. With over 200 thought-provoking questions to propel you and your church forward, you’ll discover: How ...

"Let me do something for you." Carrie Stephens offers these words of hope from the heart of God in Jesus, Love, & Tacos as she uses vibrant metaphors and comical self-deprecation to tell the story of lordship, community, and mission. These three ancient values will offer you help and hope as they shape your spiritual life, define how to gather in unity, and lead you to God's missional love in action.

“It is not easy to describe the distinctive richness of a fully mature personality. There are as many ways of developing and growing as there are individuals, and in each case the final product is unique. But if we look for general criteria to distinguish a fully developed personality from another immature, there are three distinguishing features that are essential and universal […] The extension of self, introspection and a unifying philosophy of life”. - This study puts into contact two apparently very different worlds: the 6th-century monastic milieu of Dorotheus and the research ...

Join J.C. Ryle as he explains the benefits of reading (and rereading) the Bible, and find inspiration for your daily devotions in this classic work.

God’s best for you is on the other side of your yes to him. This has always been the case. Mountains move on the other side of fully trusting God’s call on our lives. The stories of the Bible would be drastically different if the characters all said no. Imagine if Abraham didn’t believe or if Mary said, “Find another surrogate.” What if the disciples refused to drop their nets or if the little boy with the bread and fish said, “These are mine,” and refused to give them up?

Jesus’ death paid for our sins – the guilt, the death, and the punishment. Jesus does not repay the man who got ripped off when we stole from him. According to the Bible, the person who comes to the Lord in repentance is to pay the one he stole from the value of the stolen goods plus one fifth of the value. But what if it is a candy bar you took twenty years ago? The amount stolen and the time since the theft do not make it yours.

In her new book, Toni Collier shares how we can have hope in the midst of our most difficult days when we let others in. Opening up about her own experiences of walking through heartbreak, betrayal, and suffering, she shows us the importance of being vulnerable and allowing others to come alongside us as we heal—instead of trying to do it on our own—and gives us practical advice for how to actually heal.

Discover how prayer can deepen your faith, transform your life, and strengthen your relationship with God. Unlock the power of prayer in every area of your life: Spiritual Growth & Faith – Grow closer to God and overcome doubt. Strength & Temptation – Gain strength to resist life’s challenges. Marriage & Relationships – Strengthen bonds or pray for future relationships. Children & Family – Pray for your children’s future and healing in relationships. Provision & Purpose – Trust God for financial needs and divine direction. Healing & Health – Experience physical, emotional, ...

This book brings fresh clarity and key insights regarding the daily hazards of spiritual warfare and what it means to live out your faith. In his authentic and engaging style, Josh unpacks complicated issues like sin, death, and faith, and points the way forward on the path toward spiritual maturity. With simple, helpful advice for finding and connecting with a faith community and living with purpose, this is a must-listen for everyone ready to take new steps in their faith journey.

Josh Moody describes the world in which we live, and then leads the reader to a rediscovery of real biblical faith. A previous version of this manuscript was published over twenty years ago in the UK. This version is updated with a whole new section brings into light the importance of community and church to live out this authentic spirituality in practical daily life.

God created us as a tripartite, having a body, soul and spirit; but most importantly He created us to be relational – with Him, and with others. In His Great Commission, found in Matthew 28, He instructed us to “Go Make Disciples”; and the best way to do that is not in the ‘rows’ of churches, but in the complementing ‘circles’ of Small Group Ministries within and outside of the church. This book is designed to introduce you to the Who, What, When, Where, Why and How of Small Group Ministries – starting with the WHY. Whether you are just forming your Small Group Ministry, or ...

Although the largest churches in the world are cell-based, many have questioned whether the model will work in North America. The Church In Many Houses: Reaching Your Community Through Cell-Based Ministry makes the case that the cell model will work— if key assumptions about spiritual growth and the nature of the church are reexamined and renewed. By drawing on scripture, research, and insights gained through personal experience as the pastor of a growing cell church, Steve Cordle identifies the four pivotal philosophical shifts necessary for the cell approach to work. These are mindset ...

Christ heals wounds that no one else can heal. The Holy Spirit offers to reconcile us to God and to each other. We don’t think much about sin until the Spirit catches us red-handed. But He is not a policeman; He is the Friend of the guilty. He convicts in order to liberate.

What the World Needs Now The world needs to see believers who are on fire for God. Such people know their God and "... shall be strong, and do exploits" (Daniel 11:32). No longer just passive spectators, these active and passionate Christians will infuse the world with the life of Jesus Christ, and their infusive presence will attract multitudes to the One who is the way, the truth, and the life. Jack Redmond clearly shows us the way to penetrate society by giving the world an Infusion of Jesus Christ. Let's learn to use the power and authority that God has made available to us. Only then ...

Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) is a set of strategies or techniques for understanding and influencing human behavior. It’s based on the idea that our thoughts create reality, and we can change what happens in the real world by changing how we think about it. NLP can be used to improve communication, promote happiness and well-being, increase productivity levels--and more! In this book, we’ll look at what NLP is, how it works and when it’s best suited for certain situations/tasks; why should people learn about this powerful tool (or not)? What are some practical applications where ...

Have you ever felt like life was finally going well, when suddenly life decides to throw you a curve ball? Life will knock you down when you least expect it. The important thing is not how or why we got knocked down, the important thing is how will we respond? In her early 40's, Nadine found herself to be a newly successful entrepreneur...and simultaneously...the mother of a heroin addict. She used this situation to create an out-of- the-box therapeutic travel recovery project which later evolved into establishing a nonprofit serving those choosing to live a lifestyle of recovery.

Are you looking for an effective ministry that will reach the hearts of people in your community? One that will draw people who may not be interested in setting foot in your church? Pastor Guy Melton has that same passion. He also has a passion for celebrating the birth of our Savior. Over thirty years ago God used those passions to open a door for the beginning of Christmas at the Oasis, a Christmas event that has changed the lives of thousands throughout these years. Every year multitudes come to enjoy this exciting event . . . but Pastor Guy and his team continue to focus on “the one....

There are plenty of reasons to criticize, judge, and even walk away from the church. Many of us have been hurt and rejected. We may see church as insular and irrelevant. Despite this, Kevin Makins believes that the church still matters - perhaps more than ever. If you've been burned or burned out by the church, if you've been silenced or misunderstood, if you've left or never even joined in the first place, this candid, hopeful audiobook is your invitation to consider what you miss out on when you give up on church - and what the church misses out on when it gives up on you.

When was the last time you were willing to let go of something you normally hold onto with a white-knuckle grip? How often does someone ask you about your life or work, and you don't know how to respond? How you answer those questions is important, because they hint at your passions. At some point in our lives, we're given an opportunity for our passions to fuel our purpose.