Creative Ministry

Everyone seems to understand that healthy organizations nurture flourishing individuals and societies—what Jesus desires for all. How can Christian business and ministry leaders create a positive organizational culture and identity? Justin Irving has spent twenty years studying, teaching, and reflecting on organizational leadership. Drawing wisdom from the Bible, contemporary leadership theory, and the insights of over two hundred executive leaders, Irving provides a theological framework that makes human flourishing the driving motivation for leading organizations well.

Professional illusionist Harris III draws from brain science and his expertise as a magician turned storyteller to take us on a journey back to magic - not the stuff of sleight of hand that he performs on stage, but real magic: Love, hope, joy, belonging, meaning, and purpose - which transforms every facet of our work and lives.

True You offers those exhausted by the pervasive do-more, be-more messages of our society a path toward rest, renewal, and ultimately, wholeness in Christ.

As a young Christian woman, do you struggle with insecurities and feel bogged down by the pressures and expectations of society? Do you find it challenging to take care of yourself and be a faithful daughter of God? Emily Wilson Hussem used to feel the same way. In Go Bravely, the Catholic musician and speaker offers 20 bits of advice that will equip you to tackle your deepest concerns about relationships, self-esteem, and dating while strengthening your faith at the same time.

Artist and screenwriter Brian Godawa used to revel in his ability to argue the truth of the gospel, often crushing his opponents in the process. In time, however, he began to realize that winning an argument about the logic of Christianity did not equal persuading people to follow Jesus. What was missing?

How do we, as orthodox parents, keep our children in the church throughout their lives? It all begins with involving them in the life of the church from birth onward - in the parish and also at home. Blueprints for the Little Church provides practical ideas and encouragement - without judgment - for incorporating the primary practices of orthodox spirituality into your family life at every stage of its growth and throughout the church year.

This eminently practical book by two leading experts on poverty alleviation offers a clear plan to help Christ-followers translate their compassion into thoughtful action. Authors Peter Greer and Phil Smith draw on their personal experiences to discuss proven solutions for effectively alleviating poverty. Created to Flourish examines the pitfalls of traditional approaches and outlines a new model of economic development aimed at breaking the cycle of dependency.

Best-selling author and life coach Katie Brazelton takes you on a deeply personal 40-day journey of developing your character. Discover how to close the gap between understanding God's purpose for your life and carrying it out as you put an end to well-worn patterns of defeat, woundedness, insecurity, unworthiness, and self-centeredness.

If you are tired of losing the battles that Christian men face in areas of lust, porn, and sex addictions, this book has the insight you need to be victorious. If you are ready to be a Christian man of integrity, and rise up to a higher level of obedience, this audiobook contains the guidance you need in order to reach your goals.

God saw you and determined to make you into his image and likeness long before you were born. his vision for you and your life is so amazing it's beyond your imagining. What if you could be that person now? Well, you can be. God sent his son to make you a new creation and to transform you into his own image. The Bible shows you how and Jesus will personally take you there. If you want more of God and his vision and plan for you, this book is for you.

Don’t Try to Ride the Wave of 20th-Century Ministry Leaders, are you called to a place where Jesus’ name is most often spouted as a curse word? Because in the 21st-century, the culture is shifting. The “easy places” are increasingly post-Christian—even pre-Christian. If you want to minister successfully right now, you must: • Learn the mind-shifts necessary to make disciples in the world as it exists today • Rethink outmoded ideas of funding, metrics, and team-building • Find out how to model a faith community that’s relevant to the needs of the culture where God’s ...

Grammy award-winning songwriter, author, worship leader and recording artist David Baroni shares Biblical insights and stories of God-encounters he has experienced in his 30-plus years of international ministry. This book will be a significant addition to your library and your understanding of who we are in Christ.

Dr. Mark Virkler takes you on a life-changing journey that reveals three powerful ways you can hear God's voice and recognize how he is speaking in your life every day.

Ministry leaders carry the burden of keeping their organizations lean, focused, and relevant. The stakes are especially high for churches and other organizations that fulfill the Great Commission. When souls are on the line, there’s no room for bureaucratic bloat or sustaining a cumbersome infrastructure. Using missions disruptor William Carey as an example, Ted Esler shows how you, too, can innovate in ways that change the ministry landscape. The gospel of Jesus Christ never grows stale. Don’t let your ministry ever forget it!

Trust Fidelity isn't a magic wand but a compass. Regardless of your role, it guides you toward a more connected, engaged, and ultimately victorious organization. So, shed the burdens of distrust and embrace the power of Trust Fidelity. It's time to build bridges, not walls, and watch your teams soar to new heights together. Remember, trust isn't built overnight. It's a journey, and "Trust Fidelity" is your map. Start reading, start building, and watch the transformation unfold. Ready to unlock the potential within your team? Download Trust Fidelity today and start building the future of ...

Filled with real-life stories from the authors’ own experiences, Teach a Man to Fish provides churches and missions organizations with a blueprint for helping people help themselves in order to create lasting change and long-term sustainability and independence.

This simple, highly practical field guide is a must-listen if you feel called to advance the kingdom of God in this culture. As culture has changed in this new era, God has released new strategies from heaven's perspective to minister to the hearts of those who seem to be unreachable. The unfailing love of God must be demonstrated in ways that remove shame and condemnation. God loves everyone who is broken, angry, confused, misguided, hardened, or in any condition on life's journey.

Casual and conversational, Hidden Treasures will lead you to a higher awareness of the laws connected to the blessing of temporal abundance. The ideas will astonish you, and you'll feel empowered as they comfort, encourage, and enlighten you on your journey to financial deliverance.

With increasing interest from donors and board members to see faith-based, missional organizations reflect the diversity of God's kingdom, these organizations desire to have women in positions of leadership. However, this proves difficult when the organizational culture is one that silences and even penalizes the unique giftings that women bring to the table.

Is real friendship too risky? We live in a world where real friendship is hard to find. Suspicious of others and insecure about ourselves, we retreat into the safety of our small, self-made digital worlds. Tragically, even the church can become a place that reinforces this isolation. Jesus models a much richer vision of friendship. Scott Sauls, pastor and teacher, invites you to see the breadth of Christ's love in this audiobook, Befriend.