Showing titles in Missions & Missionary Work

All In: A Revolutionary Call to Missional Leadership shares Drew Scholl’s journey from pursuing the American Dream to a radical transformation in his understanding of faith and purpose. With personal stories and introspection, he challenges conventional success, advocating for a life deeply rooted in Christ. This book is an invitation for leaders and individuals to reassess their priorities, navigate the complexities of faith in business, and embrace a purpose-driven existence.

Subversive mission is submission—to God and local leaders. Subversive mission offers a new way forward for outsiders called to crosscultural ministry by serving as humble alongsiders. Join Craig Greenfield on this inspiring journey in Asia and beyond as he rediscovers the fivefold missional gifts of apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, and teacher, and demonstrates how each of these must look radically different in a crosscultural context. Along the way, you'll discover your own missional type through the Missional Type Inventory and come face to face with the five most common pitfalls that Westerners face in crosscultural settings.

Is the way we do church making disciples of our people and helping them fulfil their God-given purpose? There can be no apathy, restlessness, or boredom in such a church! In his warm and candid style, Howard Webb shows how the scriptural model of church as a mission-centered family embracing its place is the way to both grow our people and grow the Kingdom. Here is a vision of church that has the power to transform us and our world.

He contemplated suicide as a boy when he developed a debilitating disease. He was constantly hounded and hunted which forced him into hiding for months at a time. He was arrested and beaten severely. He was kidnapped by one of the most dangerous cults in the world. This is the true story of Brother Shen, one of the most significant Christian leaders in the world today as the head of China Gospel Fellowship. It is his story in his words.

Thoughts on the Jungle Trail is the story of the Maxey family in Papua Indonesia. It is a story of adventure, challenge, tragedy, and victory as they worked among remote tribal people. It is the local people's story as well. You will hear Nomarlok tell of his first encounter with the White people, and Oa'dak tell of the day the people came to kill the Maxey family, and Amene tell his stories of war and cannibalism. This audiobook will inspire fellow pilgrims to press on. As you listen, marvel at the sovereignty of God and how He is building His people in Papua Indonesia.

Are you called to full-time ministry? Did you go to seminary, but they did not teach you how to start a 501(c)(3). Do you want to make a difference in this world, but don’t know how? The original version of this book was released in 2012, successfully helping many ministries, churches, and non-profit organizations. The tremendous impact of social media and the COVID-19 global pandemic on our world prompted me to make this 2020 revised edition.

Ministry Makeover examines the decline within the church, especially the United Methodist Church (UMC), and some causes for this decline. It calls for a reforming of United Methodist structure and polity by drawing more attention to the value of the bi-vocational model of ministry and a re-visitation of the Wesleyan/United Brethren view and historical perspective.

Bob Roberts Jr. shows how present-day disciples of Jesus can find in their daily work the resources they need to transform the world for Christ. Roberts explains how ordinary Christians can embrace a kingdom perspective and watch their global connections become opportunities for fulfilling Jesus' Great Commission.

Nos embarcamos en un viaje exploratorio, entrelazando los ricos hilos de la tradición cristiana con las vibrantes y emergentes tendencias del siglo XXI. Nuestro propósito es presentar un mosaico de prácticas, reflexiones y estrategias que abarcan el amplio espectro de la evangelización en nuestro tiempo, un período caracterizado por cambios sin precedentes y oportunidades sin igual. Al abrir las páginas de este libro, invitamos a los lectores, ya sean veteranos en la fe o recién llegados a la senda espiritual, a considerar la evangelización no solo como un mandato divino, sino como ...

This book explores the art of articulating the Gospel, providing practical insights on expressing the message of Christ in various contexts. From individual conversations to church outreach, Extraordinary Evangelism delves into creative ways to share the Gospel in today's world. Furthermore, it unveils the revolutionary role of the Internet and Social Media, illustrating how these platforms serve as game-changers in reaching a global audience for Christ. Empower yourself with the knowledge and inspiration to become a confident and impactful witness for the transformative message of faith.

What can I tell you about Missions to Mexico? M2M is a way of knowing, of experiencing life firsthand, of finding yourself and others on the road of discovery. It is living deeply and sucking out the all the marrow of life, as Thoreau told us. At the heart of this message are the interpersonal relationships that reveal the heart of our relationship with God.

Never has there been a more important time for every church to have a parish nursing ministry to guide members through the murky waters of healthcare, but few know anything about it. Parish means church. Why now? Because you're needed! With a love for Jesus and people, any Christian nurse can become a parish nurse and guide his or her people through the problems that any church may encounter living in a fallen world. Through skills, spiritual gifts and nursing prayers, Jesus works through the Christian nurse to heal the body and soul.

Church leaders and pastors can sometimes struggle with a sudden increase in church attendance. And yet, what if the church in one nation is experiencing toward a million people each month being added? What would be the challenges? What about unity, communication, or discipleship? What are the church models that are applied to cope with revival and also in facing daily persecution?

A single woman missionary, Becky Ruland, vividly writes about death defying adventures in communist nations where she lived for 14 years. From the challenges of learning Russian to understanding how to live cross-culturally in spiritually dark lands, Becky's words tell the stories of real people.

I heard that voice. Obeying the calling to do something completely out of my comfort zone, I waved goodbye to my husband and daughter and found myself in Eden, Jamaica, attempting my first mission trip. I didn’t know anyone, what to expect, or exactly what I would even be doing. When the unknown began to unfold, I realized that I may have bitten off a little more than I could chew. Challenged with some unexpected attacks of fear, regrets, and insecurities, my confidence took a downward spiral into a pit of self-doubt.

Continuando donde terminó su último libro, Los Hambrientos Siempre Son Alimentados, esta narrativa resume cinco años en la vida de los ministerios IRIS - una montaña rusa de altibajos, milagros asombrosos y necesidad extrema. En esta historia se integran las enseñanzas de Heidi Baker, transmite la sabiduría extraída de todo lo que han aprendido los Bakers sobre el corazón del Evangelio en 30 años de misiones y plantación de iglesia. Más que cualquier otro libro suyo previo, este relato comunica el corazón de lo que Rolland y Heidi han aprendido y aplicado del Espíritu Santo. ...

While "missions" used to be the territory of experts and missionary professionals, globalization has made the issues and needs of our world accessible to average Americans. Many American Christians feel overwhelmed by the scope of the brokenness in the world and conclude all they can do is go on with their lives. Others respond by giving and praying, and still others want to do more. What Can I Do shows that global mission is something we all can be part of in tangible ways.

For those who desire to know God's POWER, there is a bit of a price to pay. It has never been popular to deviate from the common path. For those who desire God's PRESENCE, there is an even greater cost involved. They will surely be misunderstood and reviled. But the greatest price is reserved for those who want to know God's PERSON. Being more closely identified with Him has always had its price tag in this world. Christian life is not so much about the hows and wherefores of living righteously on earth; it is about first realizing who God is and then proceeding to love Him so much that His...

Doug Ruffle writes A Missionary Mindset using the timeless principles of E. Stanley Jones and transfers them for use today. Teaching us to approach the mission field as if we were from a different country and learning a new culture, a new way of communicating, and a new way to connect people to the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

This is a book written about David Livingston's life.