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In this unabridged audio download of Sticky Teams, Larry Osborne exposes the hidden roadblocks that often sabotage the health and harmony of even the best intentioned ministry teams. Then, with practical and seasoned advice, he shows what it takes to get a leadership board, ministry team, and an entire congregation headed in the same direction.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Leadership GOLD
- By Steve Jones on 02-09-24
By: Larry Osborne
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Rebuilt
- Awakening the Faithful, Reaching the Lost, Making Church Matter
- By: Michael White, Tom Corcoran
- Narrated by: Michael White, Tom Corcoran
- Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 45
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 38
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 38
Drawing on the wisdom gleaned from thriving mega-churches and innovative business leaders while anchoring their vision in the Eucharistic center of Catholic faith, Fr. Michael White and lay associate Tom Corcoran present the compelling and inspiring story to how they brought their parish back to life. Rebuilt is a story of stopping everything and changing focus. When their parish reached a breaking point, Fr. Michael White and lay associate Tom Corcoran asked themselves how they could make the Church matter to Catholics.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Don't Do What's Suggested Unless You Will OWN IT.
- By Julia S on 02-06-18
By: Michael White, and others
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Barefoot Church
- Serving the Least in a Consumer Culture
- By: Brandon Hatmaker
- Narrated by: Adam Black
- Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 54
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 48
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 48
There's got to be more to church than this. People around the world are seeking a community that focuses more on others than on themselves. Yet most don't know where to start. Drawing from his own journey, Brandon Hatmaker reminds us that serving the least is not a trendy act of benevolence but a lifestyle of authentic community and spiritual transformation. In Barefoot Church, Brandon offers practical ideas for creating service-based, missional communities and explains how the organizational structure of a church can be created or restructured for mission in any context.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Awesome
- By John on 01-16-13
By: Brandon Hatmaker
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Toxic Charity
- How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help (And How to Reverse It)
- By: Robert D. Lupton
- Narrated by: Patrick Lawlor
- Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 341
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 282
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 281
In his four decades of urban ministry, Robert D. Lupton has experienced firsthand how our good intentions can have unintended, dire consequences. We fly off on mission trips to poverty-stricken villages, hearts full of pity and suitcases bulging with giveaways - trips that one Nicaraguan leader describes as effective only in "turning my people into beggars." In Toxic Charity, Lupton urges individuals, churches, and organizations to step away from these spontaneous, often destructive acts of compassion and toward thoughtful paths to community development.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Changed Everything
- By John on 11-17-15
By: Robert D. Lupton
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The Blessed Church
- By: Robert Morris
- Narrated by: Robert Morris
- Length: 6 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 152
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 127
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Story5 out of 5 stars 129
Whether you are a pastor, a volunteer, or a church member, you want your church to grow well. After all, there’s no better place to experience God than in the loving, healthy community of a church. But what does an effective church look like? Is it possible to grow and be healthy at the same time? The Blessed Church, Pastor Morris brings you practical wisdom for cultivating real growth by nurturing true and Biblical health in your spiritual community.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Blessed church
- By Peggy on 06-24-18
By: Robert Morris
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Forming Intentional Disciples
- The Path to Knowing and Following Jesus
- By: Sherry A. Weddell
- Narrated by: Nan McNamara
- Length: 7 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 77
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 70
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Story5 out of 5 stars 70
Learn about the five thresholds of postmodern conversion; how to open a conversation about faith and belief; how to ask thought-provoking questions and establish an atmosphere of trust, when to tell the great story of Jesus; how to help someone respond to God's call to intentional discipleship; and much more. And be prepared for conversion because when life at the parish level changes, the life of the whole Church will change.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Valuable resource, required reading
- By Andrew Havens on 01-03-19
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Living Your Strengths
- Discover Your God-Given Talents and Inspire Your Community
- By: Albert L. Winseman D.Min., Donald O. Clifton Ph.D., Curt Liesveld M.Div. M.A.
- Narrated by: James Foster
- Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 40
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 35
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 34
American churches are experiencing a power shortage, declare the authors of Living Your Strengths. "People aren't harnessing the power of their innate gifts." Does this message sound familiar? Have you felt disconnected from your church lately? Are you not attending as much? Or maybe you're a passionate member who wants to become even more involved, and you would also like to inspire others.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great Resource for Strength Finder!
- By K Dorsey on 03-02-21
By: Albert L. Winseman D.Min., and others
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The Next Christians
- The Good News About the End of Christian America
- By: Gabe Lyons
- Narrated by: Gabe Lyons
- Length: 4 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 65
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 46
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 43
Turn on a cable news show or pick up any news magazine, and you get the impression that Christian America is on its last leg. The once dominant faith is now facing rapidly declining church attendance, waning political influence, and an abysmal public perception. More than 76% of Americans self-identify as Christians, but many today are ashamed to carry the label. While many Christians are bemoaning their faith’s decline, Gabe Lyons is optimistic that Christianity’s best days are yet to come.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Ok some good points.
- By Donna on 03-07-23
By: Gabe Lyons
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Black Faces in High Places
- 10 Strategic Actions for Black Professionals to Reach the Top and Stay There
- By: Randal D. Pinkett, Jeffrey A. Robinson
- Narrated by: Ron Butler
- Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 35
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 29
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 29
Black Faces in High Places is the essential guide for Black professionals who are moving up through their organizations or industries but need a roadmap for how to get to the top and stay there. Based on the authors' considerable experiences in business, in the public eye, and as a minority, the book shows how African-American professionals can (and must) think and act both entrepreneurially and "intrapreneurially".
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1 out of 5 stars
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purchased by accident, too much one way
- By mimi on 02-22-22
By: Randal D. Pinkett, and others
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Emotionally Healthy Discipleship
- Moving from Shallow Christianity to Deep Transformation
- By: Peter Scazzero
- Narrated by: Peter Scazzero
- Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 288
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 246
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Story5 out of 5 stars 246
In Emotionally Healthy Discipleship, best-selling author Pete Scazzero combines three decades of wisdom with hard lessons from his own ministry journey. He lays out what is required for church leaders to multiply deeply changed people who are growing in relationship with God, themselves, and others. Scazzero begins with four beneath-the-surface, systemic gaps that undermine serious discipleship. He provides a clear vision for a church culture that deeply changes lives and then practically unpacks the seven biblical marks of emotionally healthy discipleship.
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5 out of 5 stars
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New Work
- By Daniel on 06-30-21
By: Peter Scazzero
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God and Money
- By: John Cortines, Gregory Baumer
- Narrated by: Sean Patrick Hopkins
- Length: 8 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 170
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 150
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 149
Two young Harvard MBAs on the fast track to wealth and success tell their story of God's transforming power and how Scripture brought them to the startling conclusion that they should give the majority of their money away to those in need. Packed with compelling case studies, research, and practical strategies, God and Money offers an honest look at what the Bible says about generous giving.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very interesting!
- By Andie Zona on 08-10-20
By: John Cortines, and others
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Lead with Humility
- 12 Leadership Lessons from Pope Francis
- By: Jeffrey A. Krames
- Narrated by: Walter Dixon
- Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 86
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 79
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 79
When Fortune announced its list of the World’s Greatest Leaders, the top spot was awarded - not to a captain of industry - but to the new pontiff. In the year since his election, Pope Francis earned that accolade - and more. He has achieved the remarkable: breathed life into an aging institution, reinvigorated a global base, and created real hope for the future.How did a man who spent his life laboring in slums far from the Vatican manage to do this and so quickly?
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1 out of 5 stars
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Disjointed.
- By Richard K. on 03-10-17
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Fix It
- By: Rob Ketterling
- Narrated by: Rob Ketterling
- Length: 5 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 18
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 18
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Story5 out of 5 stars 18
It may sound simplistic, but it’s not. The genius of this book is how Rob Ketterling targets the problems all leaders face, deconstructs them, and wrote a book that will be a lifesaver for all who listen to it. This book is not just for leaders of churches, corporations, or organizations. The truths and concepts apply to all walks of life - including our homes.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Super practical and helpful
- By GVPuma on 02-11-23
By: Rob Ketterling
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The Power of Servant Leadership
- By: Robert K. Greenleaf
- Narrated by: Don Leslie
- Length: 11 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 187
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 152
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Story4 out of 5 stars 150
During the last decade, we have witnessed an unparalleled explosion of interest in the practice of "servant-leadership," as today's business leaders search for a new leadership model for the 21st century. Based on the seminal work of Robert K. Greenleaf, a former AT&T executive who coined the term almost 30 years ago, servant-leadership emphasizes an emerging approach to leadership--one which puts serving others, including employees, customers, and community, first.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Not Just the Power of Servant Leadership
- By Marty on 04-25-11
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Leadership Not by the Book
- 12 Unconventional Principles to Drive Incredible Results
- By: David Green, Bill High - contributor
- Narrated by: Jim Seybert
- Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 96
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 85
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Story5 out of 5 stars 82
David Green, the founder of Hobby Lobby and an unlikely leader, grew his company from a $600 startup to a $8 billion company that gives 50 percent of its profits away to fund initiatives all over the world. He blazed his own path in business, drawn not from business gurus but from the pages of Scripture. In this inspirational book, David Green challenges talented leaders with hearts committed to Christ to consider this question: What if God wants to use you to do a new, even greater work?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Instant Classic!
- By Cecilia Haag on 04-30-24
By: David Green, and others
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