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Within the pages of 'The Spinning Mind of a Volunteer Youth Leader,' Sarah Coombs invites you into her world-an immersive journey spanning two decades in the realm of youth ministry. This book is a tapestry woven with her adventures, unique tales, trials, and the profound lessons she's gleaned along the way.It is her fervent hope and prayer that the divine tapestry of her ministry experiences will serve as a wellspring of inspiration and motivation for all those who share a deep affection for youth ministry and a profound passion for the well-being of teenagers. Her story unfolds from a transformative moment in a high school library, where she first felt the call to youth ministry, to the heartwarming transformation of a family farm into a sanctuary for countless young souls.Each chapter is a treasure trove of inspirational anecdotes and invaluable life lessons, illuminating the intricate tapestry of Sarah's journey. As you delve into her narrative, you'll discern the unmistakable hand of God, shaping and guiding every adventure and challenge she encountered as a youth leader. This book isn't merely a reflection of Sarah's own experiences; it's a testament to the incredible impact that youth ministry can have on young lives. It serves as a beacon of hope and encouragement for those who aspire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the students they dedicate themselves to. Join her in this transformative exploration of faith, mentorship, and the enduring power of a dedicated heart.

In 'No Wastelands: How to grow seedbeds of Shalom in your neighbourhood,' Ash Barker shares his personal odyssey of serving on the front line of urban poverty on three continents. Through stories, scriptures, and insights, Ash challenges readers to release the unique potential of their local communities and see lasting change happen. This book is for those who deeply love their neighbourhoods but feel stuck, as well as those just beginning their local adventures and suspect more is possible. Let Ash's experiences spark your imagination, values, practices, and strategies to grow seedbeds of shalom in your own neighbourhood.The book includes:prompts for personal reflection and group discussion;practical exercises to try for yourself and your neighbourhood.

Perspectives on the World Christian Movement presents a multi-faceted collection of readings exploring the biblical, historical, cultural, and strategic dimensions of world evangelization.

This easy-to-use book of mini-sermons gives Sunday school teachers, pastors, and parents a delightful assortment of lessons that illustrate the gospel of Jesus and living a Christ-like life. Over 150 simple, fun, and understandable mini-sermons can be used alone or as part of a Bible study. These practical and inspirational lessons include: Worldly Possessions-We will never be completely satisfied until we fill that inner craving with God Himself. Search and Rescue-God is dangling a saving lifeline, Jesus Christ. Do we refuse to grasp this lifesaving line, or do we grasp the line so we can be saved? The Best Trade-By faith in Jesus Christ's finished work on the cross, He takes our sin away and gives us His righteousness. The best trade in the world! Heading for Heaven-Only by trusting Jesus Christ can we receive our ticket to heaven free of charge. An Old Clay Pot-With Jesus on the inside, we become beautiful on the outside by the work of the Master Potter. Experienced children's worker Celia Reynolds offers her personal collection of mini-sermons, compiled over her fifty years of teaching and leading. May this resource shine the light of Jesus so young and old can catch His rays.

In this book, Professor Fomum delves into the transformative essence of faith-the kind of faith that propels believers into action. By drawing from biblical examples like Naaman, the Syrian army general, and Saul of Tarsus turned Apostle Paul, the author illustrates the profound impact of acting on one's faith. Naaman's obedience to the prophet's word resulted in miraculous healing, while Saul's conversion showcased a total commitment to faith in action.Throughout the book, testimonies affirm the life-changing power of faith-individuals saved, healed, delivered from afflictions, and undergoing radical transformations. Our earnest prayer is that, as you immerse yourself in these pages, you not only cultivate faith in the Lord Jesus Christ but also actively live out your convictions. May the words of the Lord resonate within you: "It will be done just as you believed it would."May the Lord bless and reach out to you as you journey through these pages.

This is a book with a message that is applicable in all areas of life."We publish this book with the prayer that it should help God's people to come out of mediocrity, stemming from idleness, into spiritual success by means of a definite purpose." These words of the author, Z.T. Fomum, conclude the preface to this book. Without diversions, these words invoke the fundamental subject matter of this 6th book in the Practical Helps for the Overcomers seriesSuccess in the Christian life is defined in the book as being all that God saved us for, and all that he wants us to be, so that we can accomplish the purpose for which He saved us.Your purpose in life determines success in the Christian life. The believer should judiciously invest himself in knowing God's call on his life, and being able to set out to accomplish it beyond the limitations generally caused by mediocrity, the corollary of idleness and other impediments.This book was originally published under the title "How to set goals and accomplish them" It is a book with a message that is applicable in all areas of life.Read it ! You will be blessed.

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What if God called you to move and become a missionary in some faraway place that had never heard the truth about Jesus Christ? Can you imagine! Preaching to the lost, learning their language and customs, spending day in and day out on the mission. Maybe you've always dreamed of planting a church or preaching the gospel. Maybe you've wondered why you weren't called to such a noble task. After being freed of demons, a man wanted to go with Jesus into the mission field but:"He did not permit him but said to him, 'Go home to your friends and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you.'" -Mark 5:19Jesus has called every one of his disciples to "Go and make disciples of all nations." That means that whatever nation, state, county, city, town or village you live in is a mission field. Should we wait for some foreign missionary to come evangelize for us? No! We should realize that we have been called to move (hearts not our homes) and become missionaries right where we are; telling friends, family and even total strangers about how much Jesus has done for us!This is more than a book. These twelve weeks of lessons and interactive challenges may very well change your life, your family, your church, and most importantly the eternal destiny of the those that live in the mission field where you wake up every single day.This is your mission field, should you choose to accept it!

This is the story of Reverend Roosevelt Matthews and his beloved wife, Mary, whose work saved many in one of the poorest and most dangerous neighborhoods on Chicago's West Side. But as Roosevelt emphasizes, it's not his story but God's story. In 1952, Roosevelt and Mary came to Chicago from Rolling Fork, Mississippi, as part of the Great Migration of six million Southern Blacks. Shortly after they married, Mary became a sixth-grade Chicago Public School teacher at Faraday Elementary where she taught for thirty years. With his teaching degree and certificate in hand, Roosevelt headed out to the Chicago Board of Education to be assigned the school he would teach in. But God had other ideas. As he walked down his front steps, he heard gunshots and saw troubled youth where gangs and drugs were prevalent. He suddenly came to an abrupt halt; struck with the Lord's call to help these young people. Forgoing a career as a schoolteacher, Roosevelt founded the Albany Youth Center and Albany Baptist Church, which he and Mary ran for the next forty-five years. As one youth center attendee stated, "The gangs in the area did not bother the kids who attended the youth center. They respected the efforts of Reverend Matthews and his wife to make the life of those kids better." With the violence and racism in our country today, the work of Roosevelt and Mary is a big part of the solution. This book documents the "But God" moments where the Lord provided their needs: But God, when Roosevelt went to buy a defunct factory as a place to put his youth center's outdoor basketball court, the owner looked him in the face and said, "I'd rather burn the factory down than sell it to an N-word ". A few months later, Dr. King was assassinated and in the resulting riots the factory was burned to the ground. The factory then became property of the City of Chicago and sold to Roosevelt for a much lower price. But God, teaching Interracial friendship by living in each other's homes, Roosevelt established the Friendship Outreach program between white churches and Albany Baptist Church in 1972. White children came to live with Black families on Chicago's West Side and vice versa. In 2018, one of the original exchange students from Minnesota returned to Albany Church with her own children, continuing this wonderful long-term friendship. But God, Mary got the smooth transition she prayed for after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She never suffered from the ravages of the disease. Looking as beautiful as ever, she played piano in church just three days before she passed from her beloved Roosevelt's loving arms to God's kingdom. But God, as Roosevelt said, "The Lord directed such fine people to help us along the way". One was "Mother" Vera Stephens, who taught Roosevelt and Mary child evangelism. Vera later felt the call to go to Liberia, where she established the Bethesda Christian Mission School that is still inspiring the lives of many children today. In 2011, "Mother" Stephens was posthumously honored for her work by both the president and vice president of Liberia. But God, while Mary and Roosevelt were not able to have biological children, many former pupils, attributing much of their success to "Mom" and "Dad," still call, send letters, and emails. Several have become Bible teachers and ministers themselves while others include a college president and a corporate executive.

January 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the start of the Fresh Expressions movement which spread internationally and denominationally from its origins in the Church of England. Graham Cray was its first National Leader. Countless new forms of church have emerged through Fresh Expressions, the Church Army, New Wine, and various pioneer network. On Mission with Jesus offers a theological understanding of the missional nature of the church, which will undergird and inform local practice and assist ministerial and pioneer training. Its central argument is that the Church's inherited understanding of itself imprisons the imagination of local congregations and in ten chapters, Graham Cray seeks to establish a new self-understanding for local congregations: 1. Updating Default Settings 2. Sharing in the Mission of God3. Making Disciples 4. Following the Spirit5. Shaping the Church 6. Anticipating the Future7. Joining the family Business 8. Being a Pilgrim People9. Recognising Jesus in the Church 10. Becoming a Jesus on Mission-Shaped Church

Giles Goddard embodies the story of the Church of England's struggle to be more diverse and inclusive. In Generous Faith, he reflects on his experiences of pushing the boundaries of inclusion to include refugees, those of other faiths, the street homeless, climate activists, and anyone for whom his central London church could be a place of sanctuary and hospitality. Anyone who dreams of a more generous, colourful, courageous and daring faith will find kindred spirits in Giles's community. Generous Faith tells their story through the pattern of the Christian year with its seasons of preparation, retreat and growth.

How can churches do the work of becoming allies for the leaders they call? Call to Allyship is a must-read for call committees, church councils, social justice teams, and anyone prepared to do the work of understanding, welcoming, and celebrating these leaders.

Are you or a relative, friend, or loved one suffering through setbacks from life's unexpected detours? Increasingly, you find no meaning to life; you are empty and answers to life's questions are far-fetched.Jesus is The Answer recounts the lives of people just like you, who encountered the Lord Jesus Christ, were transformed, and found meaning to their lives. It is definitely the book you need!The author, Z.T. Fomum, without mincing his words, presents the full and complete counsel of God for those seeking true and vital union with God.The book is also a pathfinder for you who are burning with the desire to present the complete undiluted message of the cross to a dear one, relative, friend, or colleague and do not know how to go about it. Please give them a copy.

"In A Saint Squad for Teachers, veteran educator Dr. Amy Cattapan-author of the popular Sweet Jesus, Is It June Yet?-is back and ready to introduce you to a host of heavenly educators and other holy mentors for teachers. Meet your "saint squad"-a secret weapon against discouragement and burnout, ready at a moment's notice to pray for you and encourage you when you need it most"--

Untold numbers of people in today's western culture are wandering aimlessly in a hopeless morass of 21st century 'ism's' that lead nowhere and give no satisfaction and purpose to life.A form of Christianity that once was a major force in society now does not satisfy because it has lost its way and is dying from the roots up. But this is the 21st century and things are very, very different now. Or are they?Multitudes of people are headed for a Christ-less eternity because they think that there is no hope and no future for this world and its people.Has the Gospel failed? Is Christianity a spent and failed force?Perhaps it has not really been tried the way it was intended and over the last few decades, has been modified and re-stated by those who feel that they have an answer that is better than the one that the Founder first proclaimed.The author of this volume, Evangelist Neil Flower, seeks to show the Church of today that real Christianity is not finished; in fact it can have a bright and hopeful future if it will ask God to take off the 'blinkers' of liberal and 'society decreed' culture and begin to simply do it 'God's way'.In this insightful book, Neil gives four great principles which, if tried, could bring the Church back onto its original course. While critics will scoff and say that it is all too late, they are the ones who have brought the church to where it is now and have been refusing to do 'it' God's way for the past century or so.Why not remove your blinkers and just try the Jesus way?

"For anyone who feels the weight of injustice, trauma, and suffering, the founder of the Jude 3 Project invites you to discover how pursuing godliness in a broken world can heal your heart and your life"--

Experience the magic of Christmas through the eyes of children in The Christmas Caper and Other Christmas Dramas by Rod Tkach. This delightful book takes you on a journey through three captivating playlets, each bringing to life the timeless story of Christmas. From the humble manger to the bustling streets of Bethlehem, these imaginative and heartwarming performances not only entertain but also invite audiences to rediscover the wonder and joy of the season. Perfect for pastors and laity alike, The Christmas Caper and Other Christmas Dramas offers a treasure trove of inspiration for church Christmas programs. With a unique blend of historical context and everyday children's interactions, these playlets create an enchanting atmosphere that draws both young and old into the captivating narrative of Jesus' birth. Unleash the spirit of Christmas in your congregation as you witness the miracle unfold through the innocent eyes of children. Get ready to embrace the true meaning of Christmas and celebrate the joyous birth of our Savior with The Christmas Caper and Other Christmas Dramas.

Jesus' instruction to us as his followers was to go and make disciples, but how?What exactly is a disciple?How do I become one or help others become one?This book aims at giving you a practical guide to becoming a disciple or student of Jesus, and will equip you to help others do the same.It all starts with an invitation to follow.- James Murrayaninvitationtofollow.com

Vandeur's The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass serves as an important testament to the grandeur and magnificence of the Mass. In the modern era, marked by an increasing trend of secularisation and heightened participation of the laity in the Mass, this profound meditation proves vital for the clergy and faithful throughout the Catholic Church. As it elucidates the splendour, glory, and thanksgiving inherent in this sacred rite, it also delves into the mystical beauty underpinning the themes of forgiveness and mercy within the Holy Mass, imparted by Our Lord. The text is structured in concise chapters, each devoted to an examination of select liturgical phrases. Whether you wish to bring this book along as a companion to Mass or meditate upon the various aspects of Holy Sacrifice at some other time, Vandeur's work will help you to ascend the Ladder of Sanctity, from the first step, 'In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost', to the last, 'And the Word Was Made Flesh'.

Der Band ist die erste ausführliche Studie zum dominikanischen Drittorden im deutschsprachigen Raum des ausgehenden Mittelalters. Während die Forschung herausgearbeitet hatte, dass der Predigerorden seit 1405 über eine sogenannte Drittregel zur Integration von Lai:innen (z. B. Beginen) in den Orden verfügte, bestanden zu deren weiterer Geschichte Lücken, die durch die Arbeit geschlossen werden. Erstmals eingehend analysiert werden die Legitimierungsbemühungen, mit denen die Dominikaner ihre Drittregel propagierten, und die Einführung der Drittregel in Frauengemeinschaften mit Hinblick auf die agency der Frauen. Weiterhin wird mit dem Einsatz der Drittregel für klösterliche Dienstleute ein von der Forschung vernachlässigter Aspekt des dominikanischen Ordenslebens aufgezeigt. Zudem widmet sich die Studie der voranschreitenden, aber wenig geradlinigen "Verklösterlichung" des Drittordens. Der Drittorden wird als Teil komplexer Regulierungsprozesse in der religiösen Landschaft des Spätmittelalters gedeutet, die wenig stabil waren, weil die neu eingeführte Regel unter dem Eindruck neuer Probleme ihrerseits modifiziert wurde. Der Band ist von Interesse für alle, die zur Verbindung von Ordens-, Religions- und Sozialgeschichte forschen.