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This book offers inspirational guidance for any reader who yearns to live in a sustainable mixed-income community--and cares enough to do something about it. Rev. John Edgar, the founder of the United Methodist Church for All People and Community Development for All People, tells the story of laboring alongside low-income residents across two decades to transform the South Side of Columbus into an opportunity-rich community where everyone may thrive. Starting with an outreach ministry called the Free Store, people came together and launched the Church for All People, the most diverse United Methodist congregation in the nation in terms of the intersection of race and social class. Each year, direct service ministries provide over 35,000 individuals opportunities to touch grace and experience positive transformation in their lives. Having developed over 100 million dollars of affordable housing, Church and Community Development for All People is forging a radically inclusive neighborhood, where everyone can dwell in unity on a front porch for all people. The chapters in this book set forth key principles which shaped this journey, beginning with the affirmation that scarcity is a myth and all of us dwell inside a divine economy of abundance.

Have you wanted to share who Jesus is but feel like you don't have what it takes and don't know what to say? Through the parables of Jesus, humorous personal anecdotes, inspiring stories, and practical tips, That's Good News will motivate and equip you to share your faith. God isn't asking you to be perfect-He's just asking you to show up.

We all can think of organisations that were established by Christians that are no longer recognisably Christian. In Keeping Faith, the authors outline the key components of organisational faithfulness - that is, what is needed for Christian organisations to stay true to the way of Jesus. They argue that the old reliance on statements of faith, or a set of Christian values, is insufficient. What is needed is a robust organisational theology that inhabits the enterprise's structures, management, business policies, practices and relationships and is tailored to the purpose of the organisation.In this important book, you will find- a checklist to determine if your organisation is losing its faithfulness- an outline of some key components of organisational theology- examples, both positive and negative, of theological application in organisations- discussion questions for organisational reflection.With combined global experience in practical theology, running businesses and charities, and integrating faith and work, Judd, Swinton and Martin have created an important and essential book for every Christian organisation.

Every local church should be engaged with global missions, even if most individuals in the church aren't called to go overseas. But what does this engagement actually look like? How can local churches train, send, and support missionaries well? This book casts a vision for the local church as the engine of world missions-for the joy of all people and the glory of God.

Throughout history God has called people from all walks of life to advance His mission. Today, God is also speaking to our hearts about using our gifts for spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ to all people.My hope is that in this book the reader will discover how God can take imperfect people and transform their hearts to be more like His. Through this transformation, we are not only drawn to be more like Him but we are also encouraged to reflect His nature through our actions. Together we can connect with God's heartbeat and fulfill the mission to which God has called us.

This book offers inspirational guidance for any reader who yearns to live in a sustainable mixed-income community--and cares enough to do something about it. Rev. John Edgar, the founder of the United Methodist Church for All People and Community Development for All People, tells the story of laboring alongside low-income residents across two decades to transform the South Side of Columbus into an opportunity-rich community where everyone may thrive. Starting with an outreach ministry called the Free Store, people came together and launched the Church for All People, the most diverse United Methodist congregation in the nation in terms of the intersection of race and social class. Each year, direct service ministries provide over 35,000 individuals opportunities to touch grace and experience positive transformation in their lives. Having developed over 100 million dollars of affordable housing, Church and Community Development for All People is forging a radically inclusive neighborhood, where everyone can dwell in unity on a front porch for all people. The chapters in this book set forth key principles which shaped this journey, beginning with the affirmation that scarcity is a myth and all of us dwell inside a divine economy of abundance.

"I know that life is filled with many ups and downs to the point it feels impossible to keep your head above water. Exspecially in this time of Covid-19, were fear is seen manifesting itself everywhere, and you hear, "This will never end! You should give up!, There's no use!, You will never win," I am here to tell you this day that "This too shall pass." How do I know this too shall pass? Because NO storm can last always! I pray that after reading "Spiritual Nuggets 4 the Soul" you will hear words that will empower, encourage, and lift you up in Jesus Name! Raydeedra Brock (bold) was born in raised in Lumberton, NC. She is the daughter of the late Margie Brock and the late Raymond McKenzie. She is a woman of God that came to know Jesus as her Lord and savior at the age of 15. She is a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and a social worker, MSW. She loves meeting new people, singing, volunteering, and spending time with family. She has 6 siblings, 14 nieces and nephews, and 10 great nieces and nephews. She is working towards completing her autobiography "You are a Diamond in the Making".

An incredible, true story of a missionary family who landed on Great Sangir Island, just south of the Philippines in the Pacific Ocean to teach islanders truth, loyalty and faith.At first the village people were suspicious of the newcomers but soon many grew to love and respect the Christian family. However, the witch doctor, the chief and many of the head men resented them being there. They decided to counteract the Christian influence by importing some Islamic leaders from an island nearby.The plot thickens when the Christians were confined to the seashore while most of the villagers climbed a mountain to escape a gigantic tidal wave that was created by an erupting volcano on an island close by.Read how God intervened and miraculously delivered his servants from serious accidents, destruction and immediate death. A very exciting and thrilling story!

America's rapidly shifting demographics are shredding the underlying assumptions that shaped many of today's evangelical organizations. God is giving white evangelicals a once-in-a generation opportunity to release their iron grip on the tables of leadership in favor of a new, far more complex generation of leaders drawn from the myriad of cultures increasingly populating the United States. But as Saul gave David his armor to fight Goliath and it didn't fit, so white evangelicals are giving new leaders old tools and they're telling us it doesn't fit! Are we open to pursue a pristine vision together with our brothers and sisters who once stood outside our organizations? Our choice will go far in determining the role of white evangelicals in a non-white America. Rev. Mark Marchak served as an urban missionary with Missions Door for 45 years, first as Team Leader in New York City and then as the mission's Director of City Ministry. He is the son of second-generation parents with roots in Russia and Slovakia. Mark graduated from Taylor University and Denver Seminary. Together with his wife, Karen, the Marchaks have lived in New York City for over 40 years during which they raised two children in the City's public school system. A wrestler and football player in college, Mark resumed a passion for painting after his retirement. He loves the Yankees and old 1930's monster movies. His prayer is that this book will alert leaders of predominantly white Christian organizations that a demographic tsunami is crashing over us and we must respond in God's timing.