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But God - A Life Lived with Purpose is the memoir of David De Jong, who devoted his life to building for God's kingdom with his hands, with his heart for others, and through preaching and teaching the gospel. David received the call of God on his life as teenager, resulting in an unwavering faith and focus on serving the Lord.Many young people after the Second World War were called as missionaries to foreign lands to sacrifice the comforts and promise of a safe life at home to follow God and carry His message to difficult countries and people. David enthusiastically heeded that call. He was uniquely prepared in his youth for a ministry of worldwide building projects spanning over eight decades.David shares his memories of a life lived on purpose and of God's faithfulness no matter the obstacles. He gives us stories of God's intervention in seemingly impossible situations to fulfill His purpose, detailing those "But God" moments of joy, adventure, humor, challenge, loss, grief, miraculous provisions, and protection. He faithfully preached while completing innumerable construction projects for 17 years in South Africa, raised a family there during apartheid, and tells of the tragic loss of his young son. David recounts the founding of an international ministry after returning to the States, and later, the loss of his first dear wife to a long cruel disease. David's life was too full to retire. He enjoyed his sons and their families, fell in love again, married, and served together at home and in Africa until the very end. His journey shines as an example of commitment and perseverance in the furtherance of the gospel, and how God can use a life yielded to Him.

In How to Be a Pastor: Wisdom from the Past for Pastors in the Present, Van Neste and Wainscott have revived the neglected yet needed wisdom of a forgotten pastor, Theodore Cuyler. While Cuyler is all but unknown today, he was a leading figure alongside the likes of Spurgeon and Moody in his own day. Moreover, he was looked to as something of an ideal pastor, and his reflections from over four decades of ministry speak to important issues that are too often ignored in contemporary discussions about the role and responsibilities of pastors. While affirming the importance of preaching, Cuyler makes it clear that pastoral care of individual people is central to pastoral ministry. As he writes, ""Set it down as a cardinal principle . . . that if you would interest people in the gospel and interest them in their salvation, you have got to interest yourself in them and all that belongs to them.""Whether you are just starting in ministry or have been a pastor for some time, the wisdom provided in this volume will be of immense help to you as you shepherd the flock of God that is among you.

A Way Forward addresses why younger generations are leaving churches and explores the importance of relational connection. This lack of connection keeps churches from growing and significantly impacting local communities. By better understanding their own identity through the lens of the Gospel, followers of Christ can remove barriers that prevent cross-generational connection and create faith communities where people of all ages feel valued and included.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Professor Peter Morley is a retired FBI Intelligence Officer and Christian who becomes a neutrino physicist at MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He started using new technology which identified a new form of energy based on traumatic past events he calls "Traumergy" which display events in the form of holograms.While, working on a prototype of Traumergy Professor Morley identifies a conspiracy. The leaders of the company plan to go public based on stolen technology from MIT. Professor Morley works to find the truth using Traumergy and identifies a timeline which first started in 33AD.

Pastor Bent Arendt præsenterer i 10 korte¨kapitler gode argumenter for at bringe sit barn til dåben. Med sit blik på dåben gør han tærsklen lav og indsigten høj og fjerner de barrierer, man måtte have sat op for sig selv.Dåbsprocenten i Danmark er høj. Og det afspejler det ganske særlige ved folkekirken. At den evner at appellere bredt til befolkningen. At mange føler sig genkendt og rummet, uanset hvilken rolle kristendommen i øvrigt spiller i tilværelsen. Dåben har således en selvfølgelighed over sig for mange mennesker. Alligevel kan man som nybagte forældre godt kløjes i nogle af de teologiske og dogmatiske tanker, der er knyttet til dåben, eller have brug for hjælp til at belyse sin undren over ordlyden i ritualet, eller have glæde af et kvalificeret modspil til sin tvivl, hvis man er usikker på, om dåben er den rette indgang til livet for ens barn.Omtale"Gode formuleringer, som måske kan inspirere forældre og faddere til at tale mere åbent og nede på jorden om dåb og tro. Der er også inspiration at hente for præster til dåbstaler og måske især dåbssamtaler. Bogen kan også være anvendelig i studiekredse eller som udgangspunkt for dåbsoplæring til barnedøbte voksne."- Kirke.dk

"It's hard to put to words how excited this book makes me. I have pastored for years . . . Read this book, and get ready." -- Online reviewer"Come, Holy Spirit" is a common prayer, but few pastors are trained what to do if God answers with unusual power.Spiritual outbreaks at Asbury University and other places show that the cycle of American revivals is rolling around again. Only God can ignite revival, but he uses pastors to grow and guard it. Yet Bible colleges and seminaries rarely address revival outside of church history classes.Pastoring Revival: What to Do After the Holy Spirit Moves will equip you to:Understand how God has worked in past revivalsDiscern what is of God and what is of merely human origin, or worsePrepare for the unique decisions, problems, and opportunities of a church in revivalShepherd revival in a way that will strengthen rather than divide your churchGrow your own spirit and maintain your health through it allDrawing on two fascinating case studies, academic research, and his own thirty-eight years as a pastor, seeker, and student of revival, Dr. Wentz has produced a practical, engaging, Biblical, actionable guide to prepare every pastor for the next great move of God.Don't wait to prepare for revival until after it hits your church. Read Pastoring Revival today!

En "El Camino a La Redención", lleva a los lectores en un recorrido transformador por la lucha de un hombre con la fe, la redención y la restauración final.Ubicada en el mundo moderno, esta narrativa profundamente personal sigue la vida de Tony Mejía, un devoto cristiano que se encuentra atrapado en las profundidades de la apostasía. Mientras lucha con la duda, la tentación y los demonios personales, se aparta del camino recto que una vez recorrió.A través de una narración cruda y honesta, usted explora los diversos factores que contribuyen a la apostasía del protagonista, tanto internos como externos. Ya sea el atractivo de los placeres mundanos, el seductor egoísmo o la influencia de grupos de pares negativos, los lectores obtienen un vistazo a las complejidades de la lucha de un hombre cristiano en un mundo caído.Conforme Tony Mejía llega al fondo del pozo, su corazón anhela la restauración y una renovada relación con Dios. A través de la intervención divina, encuentros inesperados y el apoyo inquebrantable de amigos fieles y mentores espirituales, emprende un viaje hacia la redención y el reavivamiento de su fe."El Camino a La Redención" brinda a los lectores ideas valiosas sobre la naturaleza de la fe, la guerra espiritual y el poder de la gracia de Dios. Destaca la importancia del arrepentimiento genuino, el perdón y la realización de que nadie está demasiado lejos para la restauración de Dios.Esta historia convincente e inspiradora es un testimonio del amor inquebrantable de Dios, su misericordia y su capacidad para convertir la quebrantamiento en belleza. Resuena con aquellos que han experimentado contratiempos en su camino cristiano y sirve como un faro de esperanza para todos aquellos que luchan por encontrar el camino de regreso a los brazos de su Padre Celestial."El Camino a La Redencion" ofrece un retrato íntimo de la lucha de un hombre cristiano, su posterior redención y las verdades eternas que yacen dentro de la búsqueda de una fe restaurada. Es una lectura imprescindible para aquellos que buscan rejuvenecimiento espiritual y una comprensión más profunda del amor infalible de Dios.

The Emergence of the Evangelical Egyptians traces the complex cultural encounter between American Presbyterian missionaries and the Egyptian Coptic Orthodox leaders over indigenous Protestant conversion in late Ottoman Egypt, 1854-1878.

"In a country torn apart by racial tension, the story of how one Evangelical church tried to bridge the divide, with notable, if not complete, success"--

The literary work entitled "Shafer-E-Shahadat: The Journey of Shahadat" intricately unfolds the poignant narrative of the Safar-E-Shahadat movement, extending a compelling invitation to the reader to traverse the indelible days of December. Within its pages, the book meticulously recounts the unfolding of historical events wherein the formidable force of love and selfless sacrifice emerged triumphant against the shackles of tyranny.Immersing the reader in a vivid tapestry of emotions, the narrative chronicles the journey of revered figures such as Baba Ajit Singh Ji, Baba Jujhar Singh Ji, Baba Zorawar Singh Ji, and Baba Fateh Singh Ji, alongside the revered presence of Mata Gujri Ji. Their collective saga becomes an awe-inspiring tale of unyielding courage, revolutionary spirit, and unparalleled sacrifice, etching a remarkable chapter in the annals of human history.The resonance of their steadfast determination echoes through the narrative, painting a portrait of resilience and defiance against oppression. The author skillfully captures the essence of these historical figures' unwavering commitment to justice, freedom, and the greater good. As the pages unfold, the reader is transported into the heart of a movement where the power of conviction and sacrifice stands as an enduring testament to the triumph of the human spirit.In its entirety, "Shafer-E-Shahadat: The Journey of Shahadat" serves as a literary vessel, allowing readers to not merely observe but to immerse themselves in the profound significance of the Safar-E-Shahadat movement. Through eloquent prose and meticulous storytelling, the book invites us to contemplate the timeless ideals of courage, revolution, and sacrifice, leaving an indelible mark on the collective consciousness and underscoring the enduring power of human resilience in the face of adversity.

The triune God of justice has a mission in the world, which we are called to participate and partner in. The awesome nature of that mission and vision inspires and animates this volume, Now to God Who Is Able. An international array of Christian pastors, scholar activists, parachurch ministry leaders, and community organizers reflect critically on the theological, biblical, contextual, and practical dimensions of what it means to bear witness of the gospel orientated and anchored in God's justice. Using a trinitarian framework within the prophetic call to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God, this book speaks to the modern challenges and opportunities of the pastoral vocation, ecclesiology, hermeneutics, homiletics, ecumenism, theological education, and missional theology. Each essay and this book honor the more than four decades of ministry of Mark Labberton, who retired as president of Fuller Theological Seminary in 2023.

The "Apostle of Rome," the "Reformer of the Church," the "Saint of Christian Joy"--these and many other titles are given to Saint Philip Neri (1515-1595). A priest at the age of thirty-six, he never ceased to bring to Rome and the world the fire of the Holy Spirit that burned in his heart. In 15 Days of Prayer with Philip Neri, you will discover a joyful companion who lived out his baptismal call with spiritual intensity and pastoral charity. Canonized in 1622 along with St. Ignatius of Loyola, St. Francis Xavier and St. Teresa of Avila, he is celebrated on May 26. Too often forgotten by the Church today, the example of this saint is relevant and inspiring for our times.

50 Years of Mobilizing for Frontier Missions ?Do not despise the day of small beginnings.? These words from the book of Zachariah were prophetically spoken by famed missiologist Arthur Glasser to the inaugural Perspectives class in 1974. The mystery of transformation from a tiny classroom discussion into a sweeping frontier mission seems lost to time. The fascinating connection between the Perspectives movement, the frontier mission movement, and church planting movements is a story rarely told yet vital to understanding the spread of the gospel to resistant populations. Yvonne Huneycutt's Propelled by Hope unfolds the hidden tapestry of these interconnected movements through sixty personal interviews and inspiring anecdotes. Huneycutt explains how the Jesus Movement transformed disillusioned youth into fervent volunteers for mission. Discover not just history but a spiritual journey that offers lessons, inspiration, and encouragement for today's believers. Whether you are a mission leader, a student of missiology, or someone seeking to understand God's movement in the world, this book will deepen your insight into the strategies, goals, and personal stories that have shaped modern missions.

An Adventure That Will Reshape Your Understanding of The Church's Purpose and Destiny, "The Glorious Church" by Benjamin KroeskeExplore the divine vision of God for His beloved Church in the modern world. God's dream was never a mere utopian vision; it is a divine plan where living stones, His beloved children, come together to form a magnificent temple-a sanctuary for the Almighty. Benjamin Kroeske welcomes you into this vision, highlighting the awe-inspiring privilege of being part of the glorious end-time Church.Benjamin Kroeske takes you on an immersive journey through the Word of God, unveiling His original plan for His Church. He explores the DNA that every child of God possesses, providing a fresh perspective on the Church.Rediscover the Church: Whether you're a skeptic, a disillusioned believer, or a faithful attendee, this book invites you to explore "church" in an entirely new light.God's Heart Revealed: Benjamin Kroeske unveils God's heart for His Bride, the Church, reigniting your passion and understanding of this divine institution.Revival is Here: Discover how being part of a Spirit-filled, love-driven, and transformative local church brings joy and fulfillment beyond your imagination.We stand on the precipice of Christ's return; this book challenges us to consider in what state He will find His Church. Time is short, and Jesus desires His Church to stand before Him radiant, perfect, without blemish-victorious.Be inspired by this book to see the church as Jesus sees it, become part of it and in UNITY honor our Savior and IN HIS NAME, win and disciple precious souls! ~Arno van der Knaap - Lead Pastor GOD CentreAbout The AuthorShortly after Ben gave his life to Jesus in 2006, he moved to Tampa, Florida, to attend the Bible school connected with the ministry of Drs. Rodney and Adonica Howard-Browne. There he met his wife Jacky, and they married in 2010. After serving faithfully for six years in different facets of the ministry, Ben and Jacky felt God's call to start a church in the Netherlands: The River Amsterdam. With their daughter of almost a year, they moved to the Netherlands with a burning passion to see people have an encounter with Jesus and flourish in their God-given potential.

My prayer is that this book will illuminate minds, ignite passion, and uplift all who delve into its pages. As the first African American commercial banker in Albany, Georgia, I faced intolerance, but that is not the focus of my story. My story centers around the struggle to conquer adversity and achieve personal growth by pushing through the obstacles of life and find success. It's important for the motivation to come from within, but we all need a little encouragement along the way.I have been exceedingly blessed by God, and I have learned, that no one accomplishes anything by themselves. Supportive people were placed in my life by God, and they nurtured my growth and offered guidance as a young professional. Alongside the supportive ones, there were also those who offered no support. I believe that God carefully planned and orchestrated events in my life to help me grow and develop. His blessings were bestowed upon me silently, even when I was unaware of them. He navigated my path to put me where I needed to be at the appointed time to be productive. He taught me the importance of not letting temporary circumstances dictate permanent decisions. What I have learned about these situations in life is that there is always a better way to handle these uncomfortable life challenges. And I am sharing my wisdom and knowledge on how to stay in the game and win and I sincerely hope others may benefit from my life's challenges and lessons and be a blessing to others.

Sponsorship organisations sincerely set out to help orphans in Africa and other developing countries out of their misery and hopelessness by providing them with a family environment in which they can experience love and hope. To accomplish this, a sponsorship organisation often works with a like-minded partner organisation that executes its vision and objectives. Unfortunately, this is usually plagued by many complex problems that, if not resolved, can become insurmountable.In this book, the author draws on his many years of experience in working for orphans in Africa to identify difficulties that seem to be inherent in such an endeavour. He has determined that these problems stem from three specific areas: the orphans themselves, the partner organisation, and the sponsor organisation. Each of these has its own unique challenges; and when these unique challenges interact, they become so complicated that, if their root causes are not isolated and resolved, the ministry may eventually collapse.The telltale signs of such an eventuality are perceptible--but only to the discerning mind. Musa Okolo identifies and offers practical solutions to these challenges, which will enable orphan care ministries to understand and deal with the complex issues involved and hence achieve their objectives and fulfil their vision.

How are Christians to live in a violent and wounded world? Rather than contending for privilege by wielding power and authority, we can witness prophetically from a position of weakness. The church has much to learn from an often-overlooked community-those with disabilities. In this fascinating book, theologian Stanley Hauerwas collaborates with Jean Vanier, founder of the worldwide L'Arche communities. For many years, Hauerwas has reflected on the lives of people with disability, the political significance of community, and how the experience of disability addresses the weaknesses and failures of liberal society. And L'Arche provides a unique model of inclusive community that is underpinned by a deep spirituality and theology. Together, Vanier and Hauerwas carefully explore the contours of a countercultural community that embodies a different way of being and witnesses to a new order-one marked by radical forms of gentleness, peacemaking, and faithfulness. The authors' explorations shed light on what it means to be human and how we are to live. The robust voice of Hauerwas and the gentle words of Vanier offer a synergy of ideas that, if listened to carefully, will lead the church to a fresh practicing of peace, love and friendship. This invigorating conversation is for everyday Christians who desire to live faithfully in a world that is violent and broken. This expanded edition now includes a study guide for individual reflection or group discussion...

Anhand von zehn ausgewählten niedersächsisch-welfischen Städten stellt Gaby Kuper die Beziehung zwischen der Entwicklung der Städte und der Organisation der Pfarreien im Mittelalter dar. Waren Stadtkirchen immer auch Pfarrkirchen? Und lassen sich die Grenzen der städtischen Pfarreien nachvollziehen? Welchen Einfluss hatten die welfischen Stadtherren auf diese Entwicklung? Untersucht werden Großstädte wie Braunschweig, von Burgen dominierte Städte wie Lüneburg, Göttingen, Hannover, Winsen/L. und Harburg oder von kirchlichen Einrichtungen geprägte Städte wie Uelzen, Gandersheim, Einbeck und Duderstadt. Stadtpläne und Karten ergänzen die Analysen.Based on ten selected Guelph towns, the relationship between the development of towns and parish organisation in the Middle Ages is presented. Urban churches, did they always be parish churches? And can the boundaries of the urban parishes be traced? What influence did the Guelph town lords have on this development? Major cities such as Brunswick, towns dominated by castles such as Lüneburg, Göttingen, Hanover, Winsen/L. and Harburg, or towns characterised by ecclesiastical institutions such as Uelzen, Gandersheim, Einbeck and Duderstadt are examined. Town plans and maps complete the analyses.

The Gospel of Christ is a message which claims to save from damnation those who believe it. The Christian message purports to reveal the Savior, Jesus Christ, what He did and why, how salvation is gained, and where to find reliable information about it. The Gospel, however, is widely doubted, disputed, and denied. Have you ever wondered: o Does Jesus have to be who Christians claim he is?o What did his death accomplish?o Would God send me to hell?o Can faith really be all there is to it?o Do I need to trust the Bible? Using Bible verses, "Answers; Jesus and the Christian Message" addresses objections to the Gospel, and allows Christianity's source book to speak for itself.

For as long as I can remember, I have had a heartfelt desire to give "my all" to God. This desire assisted me in coming to a more profound realization that within me is both a sinner and a saint in the making. I discovered that the nourishment for prayer is often my stance of need. The poems within this book give a poetic expression of these prayer experiences through which I hope to connect with people with similar experiences or aspirations. The beauty of poetry is that it is open to interpretation. Behind my poetry is the image of my holding a dandelion and God saying to me, "This is our meeting ground." Dandelions symbolize my life and what God called forth from me. It was also then that I truly fell in love with dandelions. Wouldn't you?

La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (mormona) tiene 90.000 misioneros en el campo, tratando de convertir a los miembros de las iglesias cristianas. Debido a que las lecciones que estos misioneros enseñan representan las afirmaciones centrales del mormonismo, este libro interactúa con esas lecciones desde una perspectiva bíblica. Escrito y editado por ex mormones que ahora son cristianos, incluye información privilegiada, historias personales, conocimientos culturales, sabiduría evangelística y las mejores prácticas de los propios ex misioneros SUD, para ayudar a los cristianos a fortalecer su propia fe mientras aprenden cómo compartir su fe sabia y eficazmente con los Santos de los Últimos Días.

9 Practical Ways to Support International MissionsMany new believers have questions about what it means to live as a Christian in the context of a local church, and pastors are looking for resources to pass along to their congregations to help them think biblically about the Christian life. Church Questions is a series by 9Marks that seeks to provide Christians with sound and accessible biblical teaching by answering common questions about church life. Each booklet offers biblical answers and practical applications with the goal of nurturing healthy church practice and commitment.In this concise booklet, Mark Collins addresses the essential role of the local church in furthering global missions. He shows how Christians can participate in the global cause by sharing the gospel locally with friends and neighbors; studying the work of missionaries throughout the world; investing in the global missions work supported by a local church; praying for missionaries; and more. This helpful resource reminds readers how fundamental they are to the spread of the gospel throughout the world and offers practical ways for them to participate.

4 Practical Ways to Serve the Local ChurchChurch Questions is a series that seeks to provide ordinary Christians with sound and accessible biblical teaching by answering common questions about church life. Each volume offers biblical answers and practical applications with the goal of nurturing healthy church practice and commitment.Believers display the greatness of God's kingdom to a hostile world when we selflessly serve each other and those around us. In this short booklet, Matthew Emadi explains the vital roles we play within the church. Through acts of service including hospitality, ministry, and evangelism, we bless our communities and long to hear Jesus one day say, "Well done, good and faithful servant."

These two stories put power in the hands and minds of you - teenagers. In school K-12 you are bombarded with Critical Race Theory and grooming or transgenderism every day. You are pressured to feel bad about yourself, forced to divide into artificial groups, see yourself as the "oppressor" or the "oppressed," and question your sexuality well before you ever experience it. But these stories will show you the truth about many of the troubling issues you are subjected to. Thus they empower you to confront the stuff schools are infecting you with. These stories let you see the truth you will never get in school or other books. And they will enable you to argue these issues when confronted with the misinformation teachers tell you. OPPORTUNITY - THE WAY BACK FROMCRITICAL RACE THEORY pits students, who are being tutored after hours by an African American lawyer and father of one of the students, against their history teacher. The dialog is full of facts and truths about slavery, Critical Race Theory ((CRT), diversity, inclusion and equity (DIE) and shows how minorities are particularly damaged by such instruction. In the end the students see the opportunities America offers them and shows the bogus crippling of students that CRT and DIE do.CHOICES - THE WAY BACK FROM GROOMING The second story is about a 12 year-old who wants to star in track and decides to identify as a girl and compete on the girl's team. It exposes the pressure put on students to transition, the lose-lose damage such a situation causes to the transgender and those around him or her - friends and family - and the bogus notoriety the school gets along with school administrators, teachers unions, and the medical industry. The story delves into actual experiences of transgenders, but has a tragic ending which could have been avoided.

The Old Testament prophets do not get much airtime on Sunday mornings. Preachers tend to leave the books at the end of the Old Testament unexplored, treading the safe waters of Gospels, epistles, and the occasional psalm or proverb. While prophetic oracles do contain pitfalls, they also hold unique promise for the pulpit. This book explores both, offering a series of preaching strategies based on the literary and theological techniques the prophets employed. Designed for theological students and preachers, its goal is to prepare readers to preach biblically faithful, theologically sound, and rhetorically effective sermons from prophetic oracles. By the end, readers will feel both challenged and equipped to preach the prophets.