Small Church

In return, she had never met a more attentive and creative person to push her outside her comfort zone to new adventures around each bend. Welcome to the heartwarming world of "The Village at Crossroad Corners" a captivating Christian romance series that delves into a close-knit community facing a momentous transformation. The news of a sweeping development scheme has sent shockwaves through The Village, pushing family businesses to adapt and evolve. Friendships are put to the test as residents grapple with conflicting emotions, embracing or resisting this disruption to their beloved ...

Home Cell Group Explosion (2023 version) is the most well-researched and practical audiobook ever written on cell group evangelism! Joel Comiskey traversed the globe to find out why particular churches and small groups are so successful in reaching the lost. He shares the answers freely within this volume.

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 ...

Built to Stand: One Man’s Call A Novel Inspired by the True Story of Marvin McKenzie He rode bulls before he could drive. He climbed steel beams hundreds of feet in the air. He stood behind pulpits with fire in his bones. But Micah Carson’s greatest strength wasn’t in his back or his fists—it was in his call from God. Born in a dusty timber town in 1958, Micah’s early life was a storm of broken promises and broken people. When his parents’ marriage collapsed during his grade school years, Micah learned to survive on grit and independence. Then Dan McGraw came along—his rough-...

He considered those amazing eyes that always had the power to make him feel like he was drowning in them. Tanner Creek Ranch, located in Northern Michigan overlooks majestic fields of hay and alfalfa. It has been owned by the Tanner family for generations. Once a working farm producing crops and raising cattle, it has now turned into a therapy ranch for the rehabilitation of a variety of domestic and specialized animal populations. Thea Wellesley is a successful executive who has been avoiding her struggling relationship with her father, a long-time farmer in the area.. She was contacted by...

The challenges of a freak family accident caused anguish, yet a new relationship developed through the love and attention of one patient nurse. 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 lens of ...

Book Two in a Heartwarming Series. Have yourself another merry little Christmas romance! Love, Faith, and a Christmas Miracle: Can letting go lead to the love she’s been waiting for? Tessa knows true love is worth the wait, and Gabe, the man of her dreams, is ready to propose. But not to her! He doesn't see her as anything more than the super-efficient church secretary. And she can't begin to compete with his pretty, vivacious girlfriend. When he asks her to help him pick out the engagement ring, she promises God she'll give him up. But she can't control her feelings for Gabe, or stop ...

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 ...

Multiplying Missional Leaders Like Jesus -- EVEN if you have never led a group before Don't know how to lead a group? Want a step-by-step plan that's PRACTICAL? Need a strategy for training leaders that your leaders will copy with others? Ever wish you could lead like Jesus did? Leadership is a huge need in the missional church today. The problem? Most groups are following business models rather than the method Jesus gave us. The secret to effective leadership is following the greatest leader of all time -- Jesus. In this guide, Training Radical Leaders, you'll get a ten-week blueprint that...

A wounded veteran makes her way to Living River Ranch to receive love and therapy from friends and relatives. Nestled in the hills of the Lake Michigan shoreline, the ranch overlooks open fields and rich oak, maple, and beech tree groves. It has been owned by the Katzen family for generations. Once a working ranch producing cattle and milking cows, it has now turned into a therapy ranch for a multitude of special populations. In an unexpected twist to the Living River Ranch saga, a wounded veteran is brought to the ranch for therapy and support as she recovers from her injuries. Jett, a ...

"I see," she said, cheeks flushing a sweet red color that made him love the woman even more. The Cross in the Woods, a cattle ranch entrusted to Rebecca as the fourth-generation steward, becomes a crucible of transformation and romance. Determined to preserve the family legacy and seeking additional revenue streams to sustain the land, Rebecca faces the harsh reality of her self-reliant, loner nature. Seeking help is a challenging endeavor for her, but her prayers are answered one by one as individuals arrive at the ranch, igniting not only the flames of newfound business ventures but also ...

Joy made her way from Houston back to Orchard County to prepare for the passing of her father. How will Anthony, her childhood sweetheart, be able to tame his unbridled attraction for her during this difficult 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 ...

"I've been hearing a lot of horror stories lately about love going terribly wrong, and it seems like people have made it disposable. I wonder if that's a risk I'm willing to take?" The Cross in the Woods, a cattle ranch entrusted to Rebecca as the fourth-generation steward, becomes a crucible of transformation and romance. Determined to preserve the family legacy and seeking additional revenue streams to sustain the land, Rebecca faces the harsh reality of her self-reliant, loner nature. Seeking help is a challenging endeavor for her, but her prayers are answered one by one as individuals ...

Police Officer Brooke Patterson is dedicated to her calling to help others, despite having to deal with the difficulties of being female in a male-dominated profession. To help her de-stress from her job, Brooke's friends talk her into taking a vacation the weekend before Christmas. The trio head to Clear Mountain Resort to ski, spend time at the spa, and relax. When they arrive and their suite isn't ready, the front desk clerk suggests they go on a sleigh ride-a new feature of the resort. Little does Brooke know, the last-minute activity will change her life forever. After a difficult ...

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 ...

"You know that you are amazing, right?” he bent to ask Calista, who blushed the deepest red shade he had ever seen in his life. Wynter, who arrives on the island to take over a bed and breakfast she inherited, expects a dilapidated building but instead finds a charming, well-kept home that quickly steals her heart. The tranquility and beauty of the island offers her a fresh start, but her first guest, a fast-talking salesman, challenges her expectations and slowly begins to charm his way through her reserve. As they share early morning coffees and quiet moments, Wynter and her guest ...

The premise of serving as a small group leader sounds simple: Invite people to join you in studying the Bible. But the real-world implications of that role are incredibly complex. Today's small group leaders are asked to function as semi-experts in theology, psychology, evangelism, worship, apologetics, counseling, education, and nutrition—all in service to God and His church. The Field Guide for Small Group Leaders provides basic training and support to help small group leaders succeed in the critical mission of leading others toward spiritual growth and transformation.

Police Chief Delaney Reed thinks she knows all of Ordinary, Oregon’s secrets. Gods on vacation, lovelorn ghosts, friendly neighborhood monsters? Check. But some secrets run deeper than even she knows. To take down an ancient vampire hell-bent on revenge, she will have to make the hardest decision of her life: give up the book of dark magic that can destroy them all, or surrender her mortal soul.

Forty insightful truths that will inspire you to live a life transformed by God’s love. Love is Patient is a devotional Bible study based on First and Second Corinthians that will help you apply life-changing lessons from Paul’s two most jam-packed letters. With clear teaching, comforting truths, and daily encouragement, you’ll uncover how Paul’s instructions to the Corinthian church two thousand years ago still apply to us today. Love is Patient will help you discover how to: develop a Christlike mindset encourage others on their faith journey handle conflict and disappointment in ...

He loves her… He loves her not… She’s waiting for him to decide. A young pastor of a growing church in a thriving community, Diego Flores has to come to grips with God’s will for his church and his personal life. Diego’s Disquiet… Single and unmarried, Pastor Diego Flores has been interested in his best friend’s younger sister since their college days, but his calling to grow Riverside Chapel takes up most of his time. When Heidi Wei becomes his strongest supporter in his church-planting ministry, how does Diego show his feelings for her without giving her the wrong idea? Does...