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Ministry & Administration--Unlocking The Key to Health Managing volunteers, finances, and facilities can be a daunting task in a changing ministry culture. Together We Lead will empower you to design a ministry model that integrates a biblical standard for leadership while managing the overall work of the church. You will be encouraged to consider your calling to ministry and how to lead in relationship with others. This resource is designed not only to be informative for anyone who serves through the local church but also to be a tool to train and equip laypeople in these areas. In the shifting landscape of ministry, you can be the navigator for your church, leading and administering the work by using a holistic system for church health.

This revised, 13-week study goes back to the biblical basics of prayer, cleaning out myths about prayer to rev up a powerful, ongoing connection to God that can invigorate every aspect of a Christian''s life. The author tackles the complex theological questions: If God is sovereign, why pray? If prayer is not a way to change God''s mind, what is it? Prayer is a way, Jennifer illustrates, for God to send His power and provision into the world through His people. The study takes a detailed look at prayer''s purpose, process, promise, and practice.

Care for your parents in a way that pleases God. In 30 Days of Hope When Caring for Aging Parents, author and fellow caregiver Kathy Howard offers the encouragement needed as you strive to care for your parents in a way that pleases God and shows them honor and respect while maintaining their dignity. Through Scripture passages, prayer prompts, and Kathy's personal stories, be strengthened in the knowledge that the giver of all wisdom will empower you in the daily moments when you are caught between being your parents' child and their caregiver.

Anytime is a good time to engage in missions. Across the Street and Around the World is a practical and approachable guide to missions. Inside the pages of this book are hundreds of ideas to engage you, your family, your small group, or your church in intentional missional ministry. Intended to serve as a springboard, the ideas are carefully organized by the amount of time needed?one hour, one day, one week, or longer? helping you determine which opportunity fits you and your group best. Now there is no reason not to gather your group, pick an idea, and start doing missions. Ready . . . set . . . GO!

Every moment counts, every decision matters, every act has consequences. Through this 28-day experience, respected author Jennifer Kennedy Dean shows how all big things start small and how a life of obedience is made up of one small obedience after another. Small decisions ultimately affect the outcome of major events. Some insignificant and random event, in retrospect, is pivotal. Each day includes a devotional thought from Scripture on the power of small; a story, either from Scripture or a testimony, illustrating the principle; and a challenge to one small change today.

The church is not dead, nor does it need to be abandoned as some think. It is still a body that can best demonstrate the heart of God to a needy world. Many have looked at the church with all its flaws and turned their backs on it saying it has passed its prime. The main reason for this is that the church has lost its love for one another and consequently for God. While the church may serve God, try to please God, and make efforts to obey God, love is sadly missing. This lack of love for one another manifests itself through church splits, lack of loyalty, ostracizing those who disagree, turning on one another over insignificant reasons, church hopping, firing pastors, etc. Experiencing God's Love in the Church seeks to challenge believers to renew their commitment to loving one another, and in so doing, returning to what Christ intended His body to look like. When the world sees God's people truly loving one another, they will then be more apt to see how the Father sent the Son as a demonstration of His love for them.

What does real faith look like in the everyday moments of life?Everyday Faith, a quick and easy-to-use four-week study, will help you discover how to draw near to God's presence. As you explore Hebrews 11, you will discover that as you draw near to Him, His presence will give your faith new life and meaning. Designed for those who are pressed for time but crave more from their devotional and study time, Everyday Faith offers a unique format that takes as little as 15 minutes a day. While the time may be short, the structure of this study provides a relevant and lasting approach to study Scripture as you work through the FOCUS process each week:F-Foundation: Enjoy Every WordO-Observation: Look at the DetailsC-Clarification: Uncover the Original MeaningU-Utilization: Discover the Connections in ScriptureS-Summation: Respond to God's WordFocus on quality, not quantity-no fear or intimidation.Make each minute of your valuable time count, and find a renewed enjoyment and connection with God's Word.

Sure to be a classic, Called & Accountable 52-Week Devotional: Discovering Your Place in God's Eternal Purpose is a timely and easy-to-read devotional that will keep you grounded in your accountability to God's call. This conveniently sized book is carried easily in a briefcase, purse, or soccer bag for those days when your schedule is packed. The format makes it ideal for individual use or perfect for weekly leadership meetings.

Twenty Things Adoptive Kids Wish devotional gives adoptive families encouragement as they seek God to work through the emotions unique to their family. Daily 365 inspiring devotions are filled with Scripture and authentic insight into the heart of adopted children. Powerful prayer prompts help you navigate through difficult topics such as rejection, the missing faces in their lives, and much more. As you pray together through these tough topics, you will become the greatest prayer warrior for your adopted child and God will knit your hearts together in His love.

Just as blood flows through the physical veins, His life, His blood flows through your spirit veins. Through this 8-week, interactive study, join national best-selling author and Bible study teacher Jennifer Kennedy Dean as she explores the immense power of the blood of Christ in the life of the believer. Trace the thread of redemption that runs from the Old Testament to the New Testament. Experience a deeper understanding of familiar passages and begin to realize anew the cleansing power of Christ's blood in your own life.

Christ was clear: as you go, you are to make disciples. Imagine what the world might be like if you practiced those simple words: as you go. Unscripted empowers you to shake off stale evangelism techniques and programs and embrace a way of life that connects you with the spiritual power needed to effectively witness and where meaningful relationships are built through which your witness can flow. Imagine the possibilities of what Christ wants to do when you live Unscripted.

The Holy Spirit is always at work in the life of a believer. He chooses to work, however, in each individual life almost like a tailor-made suit-one that is custom-fit for the individual. His perfect fit is designed to draw attention to our best features and diminish our weaknesses. Clothed with Power helps you explore how the Holy Spirit is at work in every area of your life. Designed as a six-week interactive study, national best-selling author and prayer expert Jennifer Kennedy Dean uses the symbolism of the Old Testament priests' garments to show you anew how your salvation has always been a part of God's redemptive plan. And, how it is through that salvation that the Holy Spirit is the living Jesus in you now-making you fit for heaven's work here on earth. An accompanying DVD to this study is also available.

In Tough Calls: Game-Winning Principles for Leaders Under Pressure, pastor and high school football official Travis Collins offers encouragement and inspiration to Christian leaders. Travis selects famous moments from sports officiating history to bring to life key principles of spiritual leadership. Written for both men and women, this easy-to-read book mixes stories and quotes from the sports world together with biblical wisdom and input from leadership experts.

Unshakable Pursuit, a thirty-day devotional, will quicken your heart to see God's steadfast pursuit of His people. Award-winning journalist Grace Thornton shares stories from around the world as she calls you to engage the eternal momentum coursing through your veins. God is tapping your shoulder and asking you to chase Him back with everything you've got. And when you do, life will never be the same. He wants you to live fully engaged in His story--and share it with others.

"e;What is God doing in and through you?"e; It's a question we should all ask ourselves. In Making Room, join a spiritual journey toward the discovery of the reasons behind stagnant faith. Be encouraged to dig deeper, and learn how to put the distractions of life into perspective as you allow God to do more in them and through you. It's time to embrace all the meaningful life moments God has for you to glorify Him.

Written specifically to missionary teens, Hiding in the Hallway offers MKs a biblical context for their faith in light of their unique circumstances, challenges, and opportunities. Filled with personal anecdotes, former MK Jeanne Harrison champions gospel relevancy and the need for MKs to continue to filter their lives through a biblical worldview. Covering seven main areas relevant to the missionary teen life both on and off the missions field, this book also includes a chapter for parents to help foster discussion with their teens.

We are a kaleidoscope. Tiny pieces of glass. Combined, a beautiful pattern. Upside-Down Results shares the pattern God is making through the struggles believers have with family, freedom, function, and faith. Containing first-person accounts Upside-Down Results reveals that these struggles, when surrendered to Christ, become amazing and incredibly powerful stories of God's love, redemption, and hope. With an upside-down view of family, you'll find each person has his or her unique story and a place to belong, thrive, serve, love, and be loved.

The Blackabys challenge every follower of Christ to explore the life-transforming, world-changing call that God gives each believer in this bold sequel to Experiencing God: Knowing and Doing the Will of God--more than 7 million sold. This tenth anniversary edition contains fresh perspectives bookended with all-new personal testimonies that illustrate God's calling and accountability for all who experience Him--to live fruitful lives. The authors help ordinary individuals to experience the reality that God is still calling them today just as He did in biblical times, to accomplish His eternal purposes. This six-week workbook will help believers answer: Who are the called? How am I called? What is a call? When am I called? How do I live out the call? and more. The study is ideal for individuals', small-groups', and leaders' use. A DVD is also available and includes teaching sessions with Norman Blackaby as well as vignettes with Norman and Henry providing a retrospective on the past and continuing impact of this study born from the Scriptures.

The disciples weren't the only ones who needed help understanding the parables Jesus told. Believers today often need some clarification. Using this six-week interactive Bible study from trusted author and speaker Jennifer Kennedy Dean, you can explore the secrets of the kingdom of God as revealed in the parables Jesus shared. The study, with five daily lessons for each of six weeks, will help you understand what the kingdom of God is and how to release its power in your life.

Unhitching from the Crazy Train provides the humorous inspiration, psychological insights, and biblical truths you need to find rest in a world you can't control. Revealing that most of the craziness of life stems from unrealistic expectations, counselor and author Julie Sparkman offers practical insight for how to let go of unintentional efforts to corral and control people and circumstances. Replace unrealistic expectations with God's bigger picture, and experience a deep, soulful rest.

Author and Bible teacher Sherri Burgess leads readers on her journey to understanding the purpose behind pain through the powerful story of her son Bronner's earthly death. Using her rich, marvelous experiences of God's works since her son's heaven going, she provides comforting assurance that God truly is everything we need in this life. An empowering resource for small-group discussion or book clubs, this book is a call to action and a beckoning to know our Holy God like never before.

Filled with personal stories and Scripture, Faith & Foster Care shows how to practically and specifically live out your faith in foster care ministry. An encouraging resource for novice or experienced advocates and parents, specific issues addressed include advice on marriage and foster care, how to love the foster child and birth family, how to pray for your foster child and birth family, and how to let go when children leave your care. See how your actions have a far-reaching impact when you live out your faith.