Bøger af Bill Donahue

A riveting collection of stories from the world of endurance sports Endurance athletes know the feeling¿that oscillation between pain and delight, the pursuit not so much of beating others but of testing your own limits, the finish that often comes with the recognition of how sweet and big life is. It doesn¿t matter if you¿re a kid trying to break a pogo stick world record or a professional athlete attempting to topple the reigning marathon champion¿these endeavors in endurance have a way of fascinating us all. In Unbound: Unforgettable True Stories from the World of Endurance Sports, award-winning journalist Bill Donahue brings together an incredible collection of stories from his years of reporting on everything from cycling the wilds of Dominica to ultramarathons. They feature the fearless Swiss explorer Sarah Marquis breaking up the ¿boys club¿ of exploration, the author cross-country skiing in Alaska with the U.S. military, Karl Bushy¿s attempt to circumnavigate the globe on foot, a visit to Tour de France contender Nairo Quintantäs Colombian village in the High Andes, and more.The stories in Unbound span across seven countries on five continents, from the slums of Bhubaneswar, India, to the windswept tundra of the Alaskan Arctic. Take a journey with the author along the roads and trails of the world, and discover obscure stories, diverse cultures, and unforgettable characters that will leave you awed.

Join me on a journey from the dark side of addiction where all the pain and agony that exist there penetrated me to the bone. A place where the lost of this world reside not knowing how simple it is to leave the misery behind and enter the place of love and of light and of joy. A place free of worry and fear embraced by the serenity of knowing Gods grace through Jesus Christ. The words in this book will set you free as you enter a new way of life. You will be surprised what you will find there if you join me and learn to Pay Attention. I was an average American living an average life mixed in with an above average appetite for alcohol. Addiction had taken my wife of 24 years and ruined all my hopes and dreams leaving me at the bottom, the very bottom. Then these events cracked the door open to a better way, not knowing what it all meant I took the leap of faith and now I want to share this testimony with you in hopes you will also take the leap and join me.

A troubleshooting guide for church leaders. Assessment and solution for seven common obstacles to building small groups.

Six Ways to Improve Your Balance as a Group LeaderLeading a successful small group is like walking a tightrope. You traverse a taut, exciting line, balancing the dynamic tensions characteristic of every group. Drawing from the concept of "e;polarity management,"e; Bill Donahue and Russ Robinson help you understand and deal with six dynamic areas every group leader must manage in order to create genuine, transforming small group community.Your group is in for unprecedented connection and growth when you harness the interplay between * Truth and Life* Care and Discipleship* Friendship and Accountability* Kindness and Confrontation* Task and People* Openness and IntimacyEffective, life-giving small groups learn how to embrace both ends of each continuum. Walking the Small Group Tightrope will strengthen your sense of balance, help you gain confidence as a leader, and show you how to release the untapped creative and relational energy in your group.

The best-selling small group guidebook-over 100,000 sold. NOW UPDATED. Like nothing else, small groups have the power to change lives. They're the ideal route to discipleship-a place where the rubber of biblical truth meets the road of human relationships. For six years Bill Donahue provided training and resources for small group leaders so that Willow Creek could build a church of small groups. Now he is committed to creating tools that will help church leaders pursue the same goal-to provide a place in community for everyone in their congregation. In Leading Life-Changing Small Groups, Donahue and his team share in depth the practical insights that have made Willow Creek's small group ministry so effective. The Comprehensive, Ready-Reference Guide for Small Group Leaders The unique, ready-reference format of this book gives small group leaders, pastors, church leaders, educators, and counselors a commanding grasp of: *Group formation and values *Leadership requirements and responsibilities *The philosophy and structure of small groups *Meeting preparation and participation *Discipleship within the group *Leadership training . . . and much more From an individual group to an entire small group ministry, Leading Life-Changing Small Groups gives you the comprehensive guidance you need to cultivate life-changing small groups . . . and growing, fruitful followers of Christ.