Small Church

He couldn’t help thinking that she was one of the sweetest souls and most beautiful lady he had ever seen. Queensboro Bay is located on the Lake Superior shoreline and its harbor services the vast shipping industry of the Great Lakes. The Inn bequeathed to the entire Steger clan is a run down and horrid eyesore for the entire community. The family is conflicted over selling or renovating the hotel, which leads to many tense interactions as they move forward with a final decision. Is there a way to hold their family together by pursuing this dream of building a legacy at the Inn? How will ...

“My brother adores you, and while he might not fully understand the depth of that now…I do.” Queensboro Bay is located on the Lake Superior shoreline and its harbor services the vast shipping industry of the Great Lakes. The Inn bequeathed to the entire Steger clan is a run down and horrid eyesore for the entire community. The family is conflicted over selling or renovating the hotel, which leads to many tense interactions as they move forward with a final decision. Is there a way to hold their family together by pursuing this dream of building a legacy at the Inn? How will setbacks ...

"Honestly, though, I have to say there is something special about you. I feel compelled to step in and try to put a smile on your face when I see you. Torch Lake Lodge is a single-parent paradise, as it boasts activities for children while allowing parents downtime to enjoy life from a different angle. From lakeside activities to sunset dinners, Torch Lake Lodge is the perfect getaway with counselors on hand to watch the kids, and staff to provide engaging activities for every adult guest. The staff have one single purpose in mind…make every guest, young or old, feel like this reprieve ...

Benjamin is challenged with cancer while his nursemaid, Patience, helps him fight the disease on many fronts. What will come of their relationship over time? The Fruits of Orchard County is a Christian Romance Series predicated on the Fruits of the Spirit verses found in Galatians 5:22-23. The setting is a rural Michigan county where there is an abundance of orchards and fields of vegetables. Life in Orchard County is laid back and full of rich traditions and family values. This clean romance series will give you a heartwarming perspective of the trials and celebrations of life through the ...

It had been an impossible dream to believe that the God-fearing woman of his dreams would suddenly show up at the vineyard where he worked, fall in love with him and make all his dreams come true. The Bryce family has owned the Vineyard at East Bay through three generations. As the founding generation fades, the ownership of the vineyard is passed along to the younger family members who are now returning to take on vineyard operations. The vineyard is unique as it hosts an atmosphere for both couples and families. Come join the magical relationships created through this amazing vineyard. ...

The medicines were not helping keep his brain fresh or the pain at bay. Everything still hurt, and after the visit with Annabeth yesterday, he was on the verge of tears. The Fruits of Orchard County is a Christian Romance Series predicated on the Fruits of the Spirit verses found in Galatians 5:22-23. The setting is a rural Michigan county where there is an abundance of orchards and fields of vegetables. Life in Orchard County is laid back and full of rich traditions and family values. This clean romance series will give you a heartwarming perspective of the trials and celebrations of life ...

Trauma and pain floated in those lost, miserable eyes for anyone to see. He didn’t know what either of their stories were, but he felt they were each in the right place. In the calming waters of Lake Michigan lies a healing haven, an island designed as a sanctuary for the heartbroken. Those who lost their partners, either to death or through a divorce, seek solace, spiritual support, and a chance for a new life. Time slows, wounds heal, and love blooms again on this island. Individuals, each bearing the weight of their pasts, make their way to this haven. Brought together by grief, they ...

Sometimes God’s plan is silent and just woven through every action. Sometimes it is loud, demands attention, and redirects us from the course we are on. Surrey Green garnered quite a reputation in the culinary world in New York City all the while raising her young daughter Raye. Her husband’s passing nearly six years ago caused a rift in her faith and a lack of focus on her and Raye’s future. When she lost her position as Chef at a fancy restaurant because of a downturn in the economy, she decided to come home to Crystal Lake to give Raye a different pace for life. Tom Hanover is on ...

She’s about to commit the ultimate holiday sin… When I started cheating on my cruel husband, I had one rule for myself: never go back for seconds. Living in a small town and being married to the preacher meant I had to be careful. A single hot interlude was fine, but an affair was a one-way ticket to someone getting caught. I’ve been banging my way through my husband’s friends and colleagues, getting revenge and trying to satisfy the itch my older husband doesn’t even try to scratch. And the more I do it, the more I want… Now that I've had a taste of how good things can be with ...

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 ...

A Simple Visit. A Sincere Word. A Spiritual Lift. Encouragement isn't just a kind gesture—it's a biblical ministry. After decades in pastoral ministry, Marvin McKenzie stepped into a new calling: not to retire from service, but to carry encouragement to the very ones who have carried the burden of ministry for years—pastors, their families, and the churches they faithfully serve. In Ambassador of Encouragement, Pastor McKenzie opens the door to a unique and deeply needed ministry: traveling from church to church, unannounced and with no expectations, simply to strengthen the hands of ...

We can reach our nation for God with an army of small group leaders like you who have a vision for doubling their class every two years or less. We can reach our nation for Christ. We can reach America with an army of small group leaders like you who have a vision for doubling their classes every two years or less. We can do it. We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. We can be obedient to what God told us to do. I want to do that, don’t you? Think of it. There are approximately 320,000 churches in America. Each one has approximately 75 in attendance and about 7 Sunday ...

Katherine’s life was once filled with love and new beginnings. But she’d given up her hopes and dreams of marriage and a family and instead buried herself in her big city career and her small home in its quiet home-town like neighborhood...then everything changed. Follow the lives of Katherine, Tom, and their growing circle of friends as they deal with real everyday challenges, life changing choices, romance, an unexpected mystery, and the magical promise of second chances. If you enjoy clean romance and inspirational feel-good women’s fiction filled with love, family, friendship, new...

”First, we dislike each other, and then we love each other… or at least love spending time together. So we don’t want to muddy the waters with personal feelings that might not be sustainable.” The Village at Crossroad Corners is a tight-knit, traditional, community and a snapshot from the time before technology and big commerce became a mainstay in American culture. The community is rocked when the village council makes the shocking decision to allow a developer to build a dual-aged, residential community, that will house both the elderly and college aged students in a connecting ...

Jessamine Byron's life has fallen apart and she has no idea how to fix it. Her messy divorce has been splashed all over the tabloids, her mother is furious with her, and she's run away to go into hiding in the Scottish Highlands. Okay, so she's a countess and she's hiding in the family castle, but with even her personal assistant tormenting her and only her cat on her side, she still feels like she's hit rock bottom. So when she meets gardener Mac Douglas, who hasn't got a clue about her title or her past, she's relieved to introduce herself as just plain Jess.

Sorority mom Becca Fairfield is used to guys not taking her seriously. She’s too blond, too quirky, or Just. Too. Much. So she’s ditched dating to focus on her job and a house filled with drama and plenty of tea. Now with the holidays and a major blizzard on her doorstep, Becca has everything she needs to survive the next two weeks on her own. Hot cocoa, plenty of books . . . and the memory of a steamy kiss with a certain sexy, grumposaurus next-door neighbor to keep her warm. Only Becca’s seriously underestimated this Snowpocalypse.

Faithful Through the Years A Novel Inspired by the Steadfast Legacy of Real Baptist Servants of God What does it look like to serve God faithfully from youth to old age… through joy and sorrow, gain and grief, growth and loss? In Faithful Through the Years, Marvin McKenzie presents a deeply moving fictional account inspired by true stories of Baptist pastors whose ministries left an eternal imprint on generations. This novel is a tribute to men like Charles Kearns and Bill Wambsganss—names changed in the book, but their legacy echoed on every page. The story follows Clark Harlan, a ...

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 ...

Penny definitely had started to feel her breath coming and going in large gulps, her lungs a bit heavier. Set against the backdrop of the tight-knit Leelanau Peninsula community, this series delves into themes of unity, faith, and renewal. The residents, newcomers, and seasonal workers are woven into the fabric of church activities and community service, reflecting their spiritual journeys intertwined with their romantic and personal lives. Through preserving the area's historical and natural beauty, they find purpose and peace. Penny arrives at the picturesque Leelanau Peninsula to work on...

The first of a twelve-volume series of Christian discipleship lessons designed originally for the explosively-growing Church in Nigeria. The book covers eight lessons each on the new birth, sanctification and growth in grace. It is attractively illustrated, and written for adults in need of sound biblical teaching in an easy-to-follow format, with short questions at the end of each lesson. Author Gary Maxey is a forty-plus year veteran of missionary pastoring and seminary teaching both in Nigeria and Latin America.