Creative Ministry

Who is Jesus? And why does the church He started matter today? The answers to these questions are practical, profound, and liberating - and also inextricably connected. The closer you get to Jesus, the more you love people; and the more you love people, the more you become like Jesus. Drawing on biblical teaching and over 45 years of ministry experience, Pastor Mel Mullen brings clear, practical understanding to Jesus’ message and the community of Jesus-followers we call the church.

Ever struggle with the burdens of life? You're not alone - and author Darlene Sala's Created for a Purpose shows how much God loves women just like you! This new audio edition of Created for a Purpose will remind you that the Heavenly Father loves you completely - whatever battles and struggles you're facing, whatever doubts and fears nag you. And God has a special purpose in mind for you - to create eternal beauty in your life, through all of the sorrows and joys you experience.

Your Signature Work expands on the concept of doing your personal best at work so that it reflects your goals, values, beliefs, and faith. As you strive for excellence, you'll influence others in your workplace. Dianna Booher says that even if you feel trapped in a dissatisfying job or a seemingly insignificant career, your work matters to God, and your attitude can make all the difference in how you view your job.

The word of God is replete with strategies to live a victorious life that honors God and fulfills ones purpose. Pastor Emery focuses on a Strategy for a New Beginning, as seen through the biblical account of King Hezekiah's reign. He utilizes a series of 7R's that are sure to lead you effectively toward your new beginning.

Flourish is a conversational, inspiring collection of stories and insights about how to cultivate a life in which our unique gifts and talents find their full expression. It contains stories of people from all along the creative spectrum - from homemakers to professional artists - who use their talents in generous and life-giving ways.

A Christianity Today survey identified the most common self-described leadership weaknesses to be in strategizing, visioning, and entrepreneurial skills. But there is a tension that exists between dreaming, vision-casting, and being able to actually pull it off. What is from God, what is from our own imaginations, how do we recognize the difference, and then what do we do with it? In Pastorpreneur, pastor and speaker John Jackson equips pastors to employ businesslike strategic planning and innovation skills to enhance their congregational leadership.

You know what you want to say, but the words are trapped in your throat. During times of desperation, satan attempts to snap a muzzle over our mouths. The last thing he wants is you shooting him with life-filled words laced with faith. he knows that as these words flow from your spirit, through your lips, circulating through your ears and returning into your spirit, faith is fortified. I am writing this book in the year 2020 during the historical COVID-19 outbreak. We are yet anticipating its aftermath.

Does ministry intimidate you? Do you live in someone else’s idea of what you were created for?Priscilla lived in a male-dominated world, but her name still usually found itself in front of her husband’s. Perhaps because she knew her purpose in ministry and lived it out.

Trois principes si simples et qui pourtant façonnent toute notre vie chrétienne: écouter la voix de Dieu, lui parler par la prière et vivre l’Église avec son peuple. Nous les percevons souvent comme une banale routine. Mais ces principes nous permettent de vivre Sa grâce au quotidien. Ils sont les moyens par lesquels nous nous nourrissons de l’amour de Dieu et de sa puissance. Et surtout, ils nous permettent de vivre le plus beau cadeau de tous les temps: connaître Jésus et vivre une intimité profonde avec lui.

Tired of being bullied? Are you faced with seemingly insurmountable obstacles? David was, too, and you can learn from his experience. The Bible tells the story of David and Goliath, which, though it occurred thousands of years ago, still has important lessons for us today. David was the prototypical underdog. This book breaks down David's strategies, gives real-world examples of their applications, and offers guidance on how to use David's successful underdog strategies in your own life.

Over the last 25 years, pastors Angela Yousey and her husband Chris have hosted marriage conferences and provided biblical counseling for many couples. Their church, Spirit of Love Ministries, evolved from the many marriages they’ve helped. If you already feel the call to help build strong Christian marriages, learn how to fulfill that calling with What You Need to Know to Lead a Marriage Support Group.

Jamie describes the four basic drives, or motivators, in our lives. They are the drives for security, for recognition, to love and be loved, and the drive for adventure. Then he adds a fifth one, the need to be creative. These are inside us all, and they have been since before we were born. They are neither moral nor immoral. But so much depends on how we use them, how we engage with them. Our life in Christ is largely marked by these drives, and the controls, or delimiters, we place on them.

An effective new voice in the contemporary church movement shares important lessons from his failures and successes in building a community that reaches out with maximum impact within an emerging culture. Over the past decade, Mike Tatlock has been on a journey to examine the life of Jesus with a view to developing a church that truly makes a difference. His hard-won lessons have shaped a ministry philosophy that is connecting people in community to engage the world around them.

I'm Still Here recounts an unforgettable narrative of spiritual journeys in a unique format. Author Nancy Hulshult not only shares stories of her adventures from the 1960's to 2020, but when possible, she includes stories from those who have crossed paths with her on their own spiritual journeys in their own voice.

The Christian world claims to believe in Christ, but they do not know him for he must be found. This challenge is given in scripture. "Examine yourselves to make sure you are holding to the faith. Test yourselves!" If you want to find Jesus Christ you must test yourself!

Helping people discover who God made them to be and creating the environments that make them make sense.

In Belonging and Healing, author Dr. Dave A. Cornelius uses the Ubuntu principles followed by Archbishop Tutu and former South African President Nelson Mandela to help individuals and groups working in professional coaching, organizational coaching, and DEI to create genuine experiences among colleagues and teams.

Catholic recording artist and popular blogger Susan Bailey reveals in this personal and moving narrative how several major losses helped her rediscover creativity and faith. Filled with powerful insights on the presence and action of grace - in the Mass and sacraments, in nature, in grief and even through the life and works of Louisa May Alcott - River of Grace guides listeners to strengthen their faith, discover their own hidden gifts and enjoy again a joy of living.

Margaret Agard and her new husband Parker felt the call—sell all that you have and follow in missionary work. Starting out in one of Parker's projects (a restored 1980 El Camino), Agard shares a compelling and often humorous account of the life of modern-day servant/missionaries. From an inner city Hispanic church to the wilds of Alaska, Agard's account of missionary stories radiates warmly from her skillful depiction of the characters she befriended. Agard invokes people and life lessons that become a part of you.

This is the story of Jalena Mathesin. Hurt over losses in her young life, she turns to the street for comfort and solace. Her devastating actions place her family in a dangerous situation causing her abandonment. While dealing with past hurts, addiction and the loss of her father, she ends up doing a lot of things against her upbringing, but finds that reconciliation is always a prayer away.