Church Plan

Securing Church Operations is a seven-step plan for ministry and safety leaders. If you are just starting a church security program or have had one established for many years, the seven steps will encourage and engage you to look deeper into the governance and accountability of your church operations, no matter the size of your church. Hurdles such as culture, environment, beliefs, and denial are some of the things that are challenging to govern in security ministry. The seven steps provide the answer in how to maintain an open and welcoming church environment but secure your operations. ...

When you signed on for ministry leadership, you didn’t realize there would be a clause. The suffering and sadness, fatigue and feebleness, troubles and trauma, are all a part of a conspiracy. The author calls it The Clay Pot Conspiracy: Our weakness + God’s power = Resilient ministry. It is God’s plan to use what we lack to build perseverance and press us to embody the gospel we preach.

In the pattern of his best-selling book The Master Plan of Evangelism, author Robert E. Coleman offers a close examination of how Jesus made disciples and how his followers did the same throughout the book of Acts.

To truly grasp Bible prophecy, we must first understand how God’s promises to Israel complement his vision for the church. While some believe God has forsaken Israel for the church, this goes against the nature of the faithful Lord we find in Scripture. In his latest book, native Israeli and best-selling author Amir Tsarfati makes clear what the Bible says about God’s unique master plans for his two chosen groups, Israel and the church.

Christians today live in an unsettling reality that is defined by a steady cultural drift toward blatant immorality and disregard for the truth. The economic and social instability of the past couple of years—not to mention the fear and confusion brought on by the global pandemic—have only added to the atmosphere of uncertainty and anxiety. But Jackson has a message of hope to share: God's kingdom is unshakeable. If we take hold of the fundamental truths of the gospel and decipher the gathering storm clouds through the lens of Scripture, the church will be empowered to prevail.

Is your church prepared to handle a crisis well? Do you have a plan in place for how to deal with negative comments on social media? Are you afraid to try new communications methods? In PR Matters, Justin Dean provides practical advice on how to communicate the gospel well and reach more people in a world that wants Christians to be bland. Praise for #PRMatters... "Justin knows communication. He not only led communication through one of the most difficult moments in the church in the last 20 years, but he has coached leaders in great seasons as well. If you want to understand church ...

Unlock the mysteries of the Bible with "The Seven Dispensations: A Comprehensive Guide to Biblical History and Prophecy." This groundbreaking book offers a panoramic view of God's divine plan, meticulously outlined through seven distinct ages of time. Whether you're a seasoned theologian or a curious seeker, this guide will illuminate the path of God's sovereign timeline from Genesis to Revelation. Dive deep into the rich tapestry of biblical history and prophecy, where every era unfolds with purpose and precision. Discover how each dispensation reveals God’s unchanging character, His ...

As a pastor sense 1977, the importance of God growing HIS church has been paramount to me. Now in 2011 as was driving back from a ministers conference in West Lafayette, Indiana, the Lord spoke to my heart. He revealed to me His divine plan, which I have called the Nine, Nine, Nine, Plan! What you will discover in this book is illustrated for us in the Book of Acts which is a book of the early church. In this first book, we will be teaching on the Nine Important Realities that must be in a local body of believers in order for there to be dynamic spiritual and numerical growth.

Rev. Olympia Brown has been invited to the island of Martha’s Vineyard to officiate at the wedding of a young woman she christened twenty years earlier. The groom is the eldest son of the sixth generation of the admired and respected island Adams shipbuilding family, and everyone concerned is delighted with the match. As the date approaches, everything is going according to plan...until it doesn’t. In a worst-case scenario, Mother Nature and an alienated and disillusioned childhood friend of the bride coincidentally join forces with near cataclysmic results. ... And the “Best Laid ...

Following the February 2019 session of The United Methodist General Conference, many United Methodists returned to their Sunday School classes, worship services and small groups, asking the same question: “Where do we go from here?” In Where Do We Go From Here?: Honest Responses From Twenty-Four United Methodist Leaders, four bishops, several pastors, laypersons, campus ministers, students, general board directors and others share their honest responses to the question, “Where do we go from here?”Voices from the traditional, centrist and progressive viewpoints share their thoughts ...

At the heart of faith lies a profound connection between God and His people—a connection rooted in promises that span generations and transcend time. One of the most enduring of these promises is God’s covenant with Israel. For centuries, this covenant has been a foundational aspect of His redemptive plan, both for the Jewish people and for all who would come to know Him. This book, Uniting the Church and Israel in God’s Eternal Promise, seeks to bridge an understanding between two inseparable parts of God’s plan: Israel and the Church. Often misunderstood, sometimes overlooked, ...

El crecimiento de las ciudades latinoamericanas en los últimos años continúa empeorando una situación que tiene sus raíces tanto en la cultura española como la indígena. El latinoamericano ve en la ciudad su única esperanza para el futuro. Esto ha resultado en que 30% o más de la población se haya concentrado en la ciudad más grande del país, típicamente la capital. Si el propósito de nuestro evangelismo es ganar a América Latina para Cristo tendremos que elaborar algunas metodologías y sistemas a través de los cuales podemos alcanzar estas gigantescas ciudades y la gente ...

Sometimes God’s plan is silent and just woven through every action. Sometimes it is loud, demands attention, and redirects us from the course we are on. Surrey Green garnered quite a reputation in the culinary world in New York City all the while raising her young daughter Raye. Her husband’s passing nearly six years ago caused a rift in her faith and a lack of focus on her and Raye’s future. When she lost her position as Chef at a fancy restaurant because of a downturn in the economy, she decided to come home to Crystal Lake to give Raye a different pace for life. Tom Hanover is on ...

Do you have a biblical worldview? A biblical worldview simply means we as Christians view life through the lens of God's inspired Word. The Bible is (or should be) the basis and foundation for all decisions made by pastors, church leaders, and everyone seeking to follow Jesus. Marketing Like God is NOT about lofty ideas, elaborate marketing plans, overpriced branding packages, or the "next new thing" in church marketing. Marketing Like God IS about how to use PROVEN biblical principles and strategies to be real as a church and how to contact people right where they are to show them the ...

The tremendous growth of Latin American cities in the last few years has continued to aggravate a situation that has its roots in both the Spanish and Indian cultures. The Latin American, even more than the North American of the last century, has viewed the city as his one and only hope for a future. This has led to a concentration of 30% or more of the population of any given country being packed together in and around the largest city, usually the capital. If we are going to win Latin America for Christ, then we need to develop some methods and systems whereby we can reach out to these ...

The tremendous growth of Latin American cities in the last few years has continued to aggravate a situation that has its roots in both the Spanish and Indian cultures. The Latin American, even more than the North American of the last century, has viewed the city as his one and only hope for a future. This has led to a concentration of 30% or more of the population of any given country being packed together in and around the largest city, usually the capital. If we are going to win Latin America for Christ, then we need to develop some methods and systems whereby we can reach out to these ...

In God’s Plan and the Machines, author Robert Bagley explores the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI) through the lens of biblical prophecy, ethics, and Christian responsibility. This thought-provoking book examines the role of AI in society, touching on its potential to shape humanity’s future while raising important spiritual and theological questions.

Structuring Pastoral Compensation: A Practical Guide for Blessing Your Pastor by S.L. Potts is an essential resource for church leaders—elders, deacons, trustees, and committee members—who seek to honor their pastors through thoughtful and effective compensation planning. This 132-page guide offers practical insights into creating compensation packages that not only meet legal and financial standards but also reflect the value and dedication of pastoral leadership. Potts addresses common challenges such as balancing church budgets with fair remuneration, understanding tax implications, ...

From gold coins to Bitcoin, God has always had a financial game plan. Merging Biblical and practical monetary principles, author Donnell Duncan carefully guides you along on a journey through five stages of personal economic development; Entry-Level, Middle Management, Executive Management, Entrepreneurship, and Investing. With meticulously documented research, this book takes you for a ride on the money train, from its coined, golden past through its inflated, paper present to its block-chained, digital future. In the end, you will receive valuable tools to benefit from the upcoming wealth...

Leading Strategic Community Change explores the dynamics of leadership and strategic community change for churches and faith-based organizations. In doing so, it incorporates principles and practices from the fields of strategic planning, leadership, and organizational development. At the end of chapters there are exercises designed to reinforce the concepts discussed in the chapter. The appendices also include activities for churches and faith-based organizations to use with their congregations, boards, and executive ministry teams to develop a more effective plan for engaging the ...