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Shifted: The Crossing Story is a case study on the steps taken to turn The Crossing Church from the exclusively attractional model to one based on relational discipleship. Harris shows how these changes can take place even in a very large and multi-site church.The eBook explores the steps we took and the necessary order to take them. It …
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“What you get saved into is more important than what you get saved out of.” These words have rung loudly in Chris Wienand’s story. He was discipled into a journey in which he and the others with him believed they could impact the nations through church planting. That journey put a spin on discipleship that deeply fashioned his life. …
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The role of a pastor is challenging because our job is unique. We are called to wear several hats, many times simultaneously. Some mornings I look at my calendar and see the variety of tasks and appointments before me and I wonder how I don’t go postal by lunch.
While leading a church is a challenge, I have
found in working with …
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What if, instead of growing our church by 100 or 200 or 2000 this year, we released those people from our church out into the world to do ministry in their workplaces, in their neighborhoods, or in their homes? If 2000 more people come to our church this year, very little changes. If 2000 people from within our church are released out …
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The most successful churches are the ones who build a ministry process for their people to follow. As they grow, community members easily transition from one stage of their faith to another.
Successful churches also understand the importance of their website to this ministry process. They see it as an asset helping to broaden their …
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Most local churches try to do too many things. They seek to worship God, serve the poor, reach lost people, proclaim justice, support one another and on and on. In this eBook, Founding and Lead Pastor Bob Harrington pursues the assertion that discipleship is the core purpose of the church. True disciples learn how to worship God, serve …
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A supplemental eBook for Missional Moves (Exponential Signature Series, Zondervan) by Rob Wegner & Jack Magruder
Making disciples is a team sport. If a local church wants to disciple a neighborhood, community or city, they can’t do it alone. That kind of community transformation will require the local church to partner with …
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Measuring The Orchard examines the emptiness of a ministry focused almost entirely on growing a single church, describes the natural life cycle all churches go through, and offers a better scorecard for defining success in ministry. Geoff Surratt lays out a “begin with the end in mind” view of church health and growth that leads to …
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The most basic question everyone faces in life is Why am I here? What is my purpose? Self-help books suggest that people should look within, at their own desires and dreams, but Rick Warren says the starting place must be with God and his eternal purposes for each life. Real meaning and significance comes from understanding and fulfilling …
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Discover Your Mission Now! Five Simple Practices to Change Your World by Dave Ferguson with Jon Ferguson & Tim Sutherland.
You were made with a mission in mind! As a follower of Jesus, He has an exciting part for you to play in His mission of changing the world. In Discover Your Mission Now you will come to a crystal clear …
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