Small Church

Who would murder a church pastor? Furthermore, WHY would anyone murder one of the most respected pastors in the small town? The list of suspects grows as the Chief of Police, Frederick Earl investigates the shocking murder of First Church Pastor, Todd Pierce. The brutal mode of the homicide has the chief wondering what clues are hidden in the execution. The investigation leads the chief and his officers through a series of interviews including other pastors, church members, those hostile toward the church, trespassers, protestors, loyal church members and others. Will the murderer strike ...

They say the truth will set you free… but what if the truth ruins your life? Ellie Ryan is seventeen and determined to move to Nashville to pursue her dreams of making it as a songwriter, but an unexpected pregnancy shatters her plans and sets her on a course she never imagined. Shawn Klein has it all. The beautiful girlfriend. The scholarship to play football at Vanderbilt after he graduates high school. At eighteen, he leads worship at his father’s prosperous megachurch. His life is perfect. So why isn’t he happy? Everything changes when Shawn’s parents bring Ellie into their home...

Bill Beckham gives a historical and strategic perspective of God's expansion people movement that is built upon the unique and interrelated groups of 3, 12, and 70. He makes the case that the church must do three things in the 21st century: (1) Add a mid-sized group of seventy that can organize and supervise church planting expansion, (2) make Christ the presence, power, and purpose of existing and future small groups, and (3) establish friendship triads of two or three as the contagious factor for making disciples and reaching unbelievers. Beckham gives a five-step strategy through which a...

A desperate jilted man. His summer rent-a-girlfriend. Their own beach town. Single thirty-something Sebastian Langston hires his sister’s best friend to be his fake girlfriend for the summer in order to win back his ex-fiancée whom he lost to a billionaire. The desperate jilted man… Restaurateur Sebastian Langston cannot believe that his ex-fiancée, Talia, would leave him again. They’ve broken up so many times that he is sure she’ll return to him…until he sees her with a billionaire. Now he has to fight to get her back. Sebastian cooks up an idea in which he hires a beautiful ...

With the first disappearance, the townspeople begin to mistrust outsiders. When the second girl goes missing, neighbors and childhood friends start to eye each other warily. And with the third disappearance, the sleepy little town awakens to a full-blown nightmare. The Church of Dead Girls displays Stephen Dobyns' remarkable gifts for exploring human nature, probing the ruinous effects of suspicion.

If you enjoy heartwarming, inspiring, and emotional Christian romance, don’t miss your chance to visit Sweetapple Falls! Each book is a complete romance set in the small Oregon town, where hope and healing, faith and forgiveness, and most of all, love, wait for each couple to find their heart’s home. In each other, in the small-town community, and in God. Can she give him a second chance? When former bad boy Luke Tanner discovers the son he believed was adopted is fatherless, he's determined to help — and regain the trust of the only woman he's ever loved. For small-town single mom ...

Mitford's village rector, Father Tim, is running scared. He can no longer deny (even to himself), that he's in love with his neighbor, Cynthia Coppersmith. Cynthia, after all, sees in him a man of warmth and daring, if only he'll meet her halfway. But now a wealthy widow is pursuing Father Tim with hot casseroles. And the mysterious Cousin Meg has moved into the rectory bag and baggage, not to mention uninvited.

The Art of Conversation will show you step by step how to converse skillfully and enjoyably with other people, at home, at work, on the phone, and in the street. Even if you're daunted now, discover the difference good conversation can make in every aspect of your life.

If demons are possessing your Hallowe'en candy, or you know that Santa is just an anagram for Satan, then this book is for you. Brother Scriblicus Animicus has provided us with completely Christianized stories of the saints, so pure that they are safe for even the most separated among us. Today's story is an account of the celebration on behalf of those too often overlooked among the brethren because of short stature. Read on and be blessed, dear reader! Express permission granted for podcasting and public skits, non-commercial.

Jesus is building His ekklesia. Yet the concept of ekklesia is new to many believers. This Handbook will provide you with the basics you need to understand it and how to gather effectively with other believers. In The Believers Handbook for New Testament Gatherings you will learn:The mission of the ekklesia—and how it propels you to use your gifts and calling to bless others The Values of the Kingdom that will strengthen youHow to gather with believers for Kingdom impact...and much more!

As a follow-up to his best seller The Irresistible Revolution, Claiborne issues a radical manifesto on Christian political imagination—that our hope lies not in partisan options but in Jesus and the incarnation of the church as "set apart" from this world. A thoughtful and lyrical examination of the relationship between faith and allegiance for modern-day saints.

Beware of Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing! When Max Harmon took the detective job in Rohm, he figured it was a nice little all-American town and a great place to spend his days until retirement. Boy, was he wrong! When a hitman comes to Rohm and assumes the role of the parish priest, something just doesn’t seem right. When everything you do is an uphill battle, sometimes the wise person reaches a point where enough is enough. As Max stands at a crossroads, he is faced with the daunting task of deciding to stay with the friends and colleagues he has taken him in, and face the continued Good ...

Each Christmas retired chemistry teacher Edwina Bopp makes her newest invention of miracle fudge as a fundraiser for missions in her small Southern town Fountain City. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, the good lady cooks through the night and then gives the candy away to the fudge-hungry group of people who know this year's newest recipe is coming and line up in front of her store before she ever opens the door of her Main Street candy shop. People receive their portion of this year's fudge and place donations for missions in her jar on the counter, expecting miracles. Some miracles have...

Accounting for churches is not the same as accounting for businesses. A church bookkeeper must be aware of the special tax codes that govern the church's unique tax standing. But it is often hard for overworked or volunteer administrators to know every aspect of tax code that affects their church's ability to accept donations, oversee a benevolence fund, file church payroll, and offer a compensation package for their minister. Lisa London, The Accountant Beside You who brought you QuickBooks for Churches & Using QuickBooks for Nonprofit Organizations, Associations & Clubs, explains the ...

People visit church for a thousand different reasons, but they only stay for one: a relationship. People are not looking for a friendly church; they are looking for friends. They don’t stick around because of the eloquence of the pastor. They don’t stick around because of the hot band or cool video or great coffee. They stick around because someone becomes their friend. Someone gets their phone number entered into their cell phone. One of the best ways to do this is through the ancient practice of hospitality. When we had people in our home, 90% of them joined the church. Through ...

"No one ever taught like Jesus. When we learn from Him we truly are learning from the Master Teacher. Josh Hunt is uniquely qualified to help us teach like Jesus because these are the practices he has personally used for years! Anyone who wants to become a better teacher must have this book!" Allan Taylor Author, Sunday School in HD I have had the pleasure of hearing Josh teach this material in person and I can assure you that it always has an impact on the audience. It is both entertaining and informative. It will challenge you to communicate more effectively. It is biblically based and ...

Jonas McAnn is a weary pastor without a congregation, trapped in a dead-end insurance job. Granby Presbyterian is a weary congregation without a pastor, overwhelmed by the prospect of finding someone who actually wants to be a pastor - not a manager, coach, or CEO. When Granby's pastoral search committee and Jonas connect through handwritten letters passed back and forth, something sparks between them.

There seems to be a lot of people that got bit by the love bug this season,” she ribbed him with her elbow. 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 from real life, will be one that they will ...

Fawn loved this little community and found that many of the residents were very happy to be active and part of something bigger than themselves in their older years. "The Chalet" is a Christian, rural, coastal resort community where middle to older age adults go to support several summer volunteer projects. These projects include building and improving housing for the needy and serving through the community’s action agencies. Those who volunteer, support each other's spouse losses and other challenges as they work to help the community. Romantic relationships are developed as those who ...

Looking for Christian Romance books that transport you to captivating worlds, where love blossoms amid the gentle whispers of faith, warming your soul and inspiring your spirit with every tender page-turn? Nestled in the rolling woodlands of West Michigan, the Double K Ranch exudes a magnetic charm as it sits just moments away from the idyllic shores of Lake Michigan. This amazing resort extends a warm welcome to singles, couples, and families, inviting them to partake in a plethora of activities. Whether wandering through winding hiking trails that reveal breathtaking views or reveling in ...