Ministry Product Spotlight
Church Growth
The Healthy Small Church
by Dennis Bickers
Paperback - $19.99
Order #9780834122406
Diagnosis and Treatment for the Big Issues
In his new book, The Healthy Small Church, small church pastor Dennis Bickers diagnoses the issues that threaten the life of the smaller church and prescribes practical remedies for treating these issues. He reminds churches that transformation and healing are never easy but always worth it. He emphasizes that to maintain a healthy church one must be aware of the symptoms and act accordingly to prevent new problems from arising.
The Healthy Small Church offers pastors and church leaders a great diagnostic tool for small churches that want to be healthy and stay that way. It includes a number of diagnostic questions at the end of the book that they can use to determine the health of their church.
Intelligent Church
by Steve Chalke
Paperback - $16.99
Order #9780310248842
An intelligent church is deliberately thoughtful about its theology and practice and about the connection between the Bible and
modern culture. This theologically rooted and practical book will help you move you and your church along the path toward more faithful and effective ministry of God?s love in a changing world.
by Stevens & Morgan
Paperback - $22.95
Order #9780764426254
99 TOPICS CHURCH LEADERS NEED TO KNOW!
Some say it's the little things that matter the most...but the little details are often what pastors dread the most. Dread no more! Simply Strategic Stuff equips pastors to perform the administrative details of pastoring with ease--and enthusiasm. Deal with the often-overlooked details Understand the business of operating a successful, growing church Better manage finances, staffing, communications, technology, and campus development.
Easy-to-understand and humorous, Simply Strategic Stuff encourages pastors to consider basic principles that will help them develop systems and structures for releasing growth, enabling churches to reach their communities and the world for Jesus Christ!
DVD Evangelism Curriculum
Outflow
by Stevbe Sjogren and Dave Ping
Published by Group Publishing
Discover how to share Jesus--naturally. With Outflow
there are no formulas to memorize, no sales techniques to
master. Instead, your church members will simply experience
the joy of God's presence and then share God's love with others.
It's not just outreach-it's outflow. And it changes everything.
Pastor's Kit: This kit includes the materials a busy pastor needs to share the vision of Outflow with his or her congregation:
Outflow: The Book--a clear, readable description of
Outflow principles.
Message Guide Book--Five weeks of sermon outlines, complete with engaging anecdotes, stories, and illustrations.
Sermon slides/Publicity
CD-ROM--PowerPoint slides to accompany sermons, e-mail invitations toOutflow events,
and customizable publicity helps--bulletin inserts, fliers, and posters.
Outflow events, and customizable publicity helps--bulletin inserts, fliers, and posters.
Sermon Clips DVD--Five videos created especially for Outflow messages.
Worship Leader's DVD-ROM--Eight songs that capture the heart of Outflow
About the Authors... Steve Sjogren pioneered Servant Evangelism at a church that grew from a handful of members to more than 5,000 members using Outflow principles. Dave Ping is Director of Equipping Ministries International. More than 130,000 leaders have benefited from Dave's practical training.
Pastor Kit - $49.99 Order #9780764433993
Small Group Kit - $31.99 Order #9780764434006
Youth Ministry Kit - $31.99 Order #9780764434013
Children's Ministry Kit - $31.99 Order #9780764434020
Paperback Book - $18.99 Order #9780764434044
H2O - A Journey of Faith
Featuring: Kyle Idleman - Pastor of South East Christian Church
Louisville, Kentucky
Published by Standard Publishing
Order #41159
H2O is an evocative, DVD-driven, group-oriented journey of faith. Hosted by Kyle Idleman, the 10 episodes of high-definition video are a new way to share your faith. It's an invitation to get together, enjoy a meal, watch a DVD, have a conversation, and end with an invitation to be transformed through the living water of Jesus Christ.
Once these dramatic episodes have been completed there is a series of 10 accompanying teaching DVD's called Storm that answer the many questions that are constantly asked about Jesus, The Bible, God, Creation, The Afterlife, Satan, Prayer and Suffering.
Christian Living Study
How to Act as a Christian
by Pastor Leith Anderson
Paperback - $14.99
Order #9780687335558
Leader's Guide / DVD -
Order #9780687335657
As senior pastor of one of the most effective churches in America, bestselling author Leith Anderson knows the questions and needs that Christians bring to the faith. How to Act Like a Christian offers encouraging words and practical help to anyone seeking to live fully and effectively in God's world. This book addresses the most urgent questions and concerns that affect a Christian's daily walk with God.
Discipleship & Follow-Up Resources
Living The Story
by Jenny Morgan
Paperback - $12.50
Order #9781581349559
In this discipleship workbook for new believers will lay the foundation for experiencing life in Christ. Christians will be encouraged to grow in their spiritual walk as they learn the answers to seven key questions: Who is Jesus Christ? How can I be sure God cares? What is God like? What does it mean that the Bible is true? How can I learn to love God? How can I learn to love people? How can I learn to listen to God?
Pastor Resources
360 Degree Leader
Papberback - $19.99
Order #9780785288114
In his nearly thirty years of teaching leadership, John Maxwell has encountered this question again and again: How do I apply leadership principles if I'm not the boss?
It's a valid question that Maxwell answers in The 360 Degree Leader.
You don't have to be the main leader, asserts Maxwell, to make significant impact in your organisation. Good leaders are not only capable of leading their followers but are also adept at leading their superiors and their peers. Debunking myths and shedding light on the challenges, John Maxwell offers specific principles for Leading Down, Leading Up, and Leading Across. 360-Degree Leaders can lead effectively, regardless of their position in an organisation. By applying Maxwell's principles, you will expand your influence and ultimately be a more valuable team member.
2007-2008 International Lesson Commentary
NIV Paperback - $14.99
Order #9780781445030
True to the Bible and following the ISSL
(International Sunday School Lessons) outlines, International
Bible Lesson commentary enhances teaching materials
provided by many major publishers and helps in sermon
preparation. It's a complete all-in-one commentary!