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What is the way forward for the church? Tragically, in recent years, Christians have gotten used to revelations of abuses of many kinds in our most respected churches―from Willow Creek to Harvest, from Southern Baptist pastors to Sovereign Grace churches. Respected author and theologian Scot McKnight and former Willow Creek member Laura Barringer wrote this book to paint a pathway forward for the church.

A revolution is moving through the body of Christ, challenging the spiritual status quo and redefining the very notion of corporate worship - a movement inspired by the divine design for holy fellowship. It's a fresh concept rooted in ancient history.

In House Church: Embracing Authentic Community, you are invited on a transformative journey to the heart of true Christian living. This compelling guide illuminates the path to forming house churches, communities that mirror the intimate, service-driven life of Jesus Christ.

Enjoy the magical island life of some amazing characters in this Christian Romance collection of seven outstanding books. The Dumont Island Boarding House, nestled in the rugged beauty of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, is a destination only reachable by car ferry. The island's infrastructure is simplistic, with most roads consisting of gravel and only the central road being paved. Among the island's amenities are a general store, a post office, souvenir shops, and a cozy café. Scattered along the breathtaking coastline, a handful of cottages add to the island's charm. Located on the island's ...

Real-Life Discipleship explains what should happen in the life of every Christian and in every small group so that the church becomes an army of believers dedicated to seeing the world saved. With the overriding goal to train disciples who know how to make more disciples, this book offers proven tools and strategies from Real Life Ministries, one of America’s fastest-growing churches. Discover what the Bible says about true and effective discipleship with these strategies and practices.

Turning the other cheek does not mean standing by while the enemies of God dismantle Christian civilization and brainwash our children. Decrying the cowardice that masquerades as meekness, Eric Metaxas summons the Church to battle. An attenuated and unbiblical “faith” based on what Bonhoeffer called “cheap grace” has sapped the spiritual vitality of millions of Americans. Paying lip service to an insipid “evangelism,” they shrink from combating the evils of our time. Metaxas refutes the pernicious lie that fighting evil politicizes Christianity.

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...

Do you enjoy Christian romance sprinkled with some mystery that keep you on the edge of your seat?Set amidst the picturesque landscape of Northern Michigan, The Lake House Romance Series centers around the Hayworth family, who, after the loss of their beloved grandparents, find themselves at crossroads regarding the future of their treasured lake house. This generational retreat, steeped in memories and tradition, becomes a nexus of transformation, love, and faith. As the Hayworths grapple with the family legacy, they rediscover the enduring power of love that "bears all things, believes ...

A new church model is emerging to effectively reach this generation Micro churches, as a fresh expression of the bride of Christ living in community, are flourishing in many parts of the world. In Micro Church Networks, Larry Kreider explains from decades of first-hand experience how these networks fit the needs, call, and passion of believers from many generations. God is always ready to do a new thing. Larry helps us perceive this new move of God and recognize the significant role of micro church networks in the advancement of God’s kingdom in our present time.

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!

Based on scriptural teachings and the author's personal experiences, this book discusses principles for church growth and provides practical examples and suggestions. The discussion applies to churches of various sizes, from daughter works and home-missions efforts to assemblies with a regular attendance of over 500.

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...

From the UK best-selling author of Abbot's Keep comes a new dimension in terror. Spanning four decades, the dark history of Church Farm House is explored within four interlinking horror stories. Welcome to the nightmare... Benedict Ashforth is the author of the UK best-selling Kindle ghost story, Abbot's Keep.

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.

Restore your dignity, heal your pain, transform your rest, and learn how to flourish in today’s secular world as a Black Christian woman—from Bible teacher, speaker, and psychotherapist Dr. Sarita Lyons.

Danny Steyne takes you through the questions that must be raised, and that most of us have. What truly defines the Church? An encounter with God changes your understanding of what He wants in a moment. All your training, opinions, and plans can be thrown away when you have an encounter that begins to reveal The Church that Jesus initiated and is building, particularly when it’s very different than what you might have been doing and experiencing. Using history and practical leadership experience, Danny lays before you some much needed truth and wisdom about where we go from here. Let the ...

"How to Talk With Your Leader On Church Security" is a comprehensive guide that illuminates the path for these essential security conversations. Delve into practical tips that seamlessly merge spiritual values with modern church security protocols. Discover tools to bridge the understanding gap between pastors and church safety professionals. Learn strategies to gain essential buy-in from leadership for enhancing security measures in religious institutions. In an evolving world where threats to houses of worship loom and uncertainties persist, the sanctuary of our churches faces ...

Sometimes we get stuck in life, doing the same thing day in and day out. We can become unmotivated and unfulfilled, longing for a change. But every day presents the chance to begin anew, to see circumstances and situations differently, and to choose the path that leads to a life that's better than ever. With personal stories and her signature humor, April Osteen Simons reminds us that we have a choice every day to embrace the positive and turn away from the negative.

1976. Rushing out of the University Library, undergraduate Alice Kenzie bumps straight into PhD student Tristan Somers. There begins a whirlwind romance, and Alice falls pregnant and gives birth to a baby girl. Then Tristan is killed in a car accident. Unable to cope, Alice takes her baby to Summer House, Tristan's family home in Suffolk, leaves her there and disappears. 2018. Olivia Somers has always been told that her mother died in the same accident as her father. When she finds old letters in Summer House, everything she ever believed about her mother is called into question.

The most dramatic Church growth in history in ancient and in modern times has occurred where there were no church buildings - just believers multiplying from house to house. This book looks at the philosophy and practicality of “home church” for today.