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Much can be (and has been) written and said about Church Growth, and the Church Assimilation processes. My intention, in this book, is not to overwhelm you with the details of either of these two topics, but, rather, to give you a basic, workable, strategy that you will be able to build upon and customize to your own church, and culture. Church Growth is certainly important; especially to the heart of God. Nevertheless, if most of the people coming in your “front door” are very soon afterwards exiting through your “back door”, there will be very little, if any, church growth (more ...

Everything you need to know about Church Administration: dozens of Ministry Descriptions (job descriptions), how to incorporate a Non-Profit Organization and apply for tax exemption, Counseling (marital, addiction, & more), suggested Constitution & By-Laws, Staff and Board Philosophies, and so much more.

Early in my ministry while pastoring a church that was growing rapidly a pastor of an independent church in the area asked me what we were doing that resulted in the phenomenal growth we were having. Although I had not yet written the book Your Church Can Grow, that includes 35 Critical Questions in chapter four, we discussed several of those topics, and I have since realized that I should have included at least one additional topic in that book, and that is Usher’s and Greeter’s Ministry. I have since come to realize this topic is equally as important as the 35 other questions, and ...

If life were to come with an owner's manual for creating wealth, health, contentment, and spiritual connection, this would be it! Have you ever felt like you needed to stop the life you're living, make a few adjustments, and start over? Do you ever feel like you are working too hard for the results you are getting? Have you ever had a nagging feeling that there really is something to this "spirituality thing"? If your answer is "yes" to any of these questions, you're going to love this audiobook.

Theres no arguing that we live in turbulent times. In a world which often seems to be spinning out of control, New York Times best-selling author James Arthur Ray, takes an aggressive stance suggesting there are three fundamental dilemmas that have brought us to this fascinating, often frustrating, fulcrum in history.

When you find your unique genius and purpose, what we'll call innate ability development occurs, and you build and live your life from that place. You literally light your life on fire and become a productivity powerhouse!

Nola wakes up in an unfamiliar, dimly lit basement, taken and trapped by a faceless captor. With no memory of how she got there, she is forced into a twisted game that blurs the lines between reality and nightmare. Her captor, 'Jason', plays with her mind, each round bringing her closer to an inevitable confrontation with her own guilt. As the rules of the game unfold, Nola realizes it’s not just her life at stake—it’s her sanity. To escape, she must confront painful memories she’s tried to forget. The more she fights to break free, the deeper she sinks into a maze of delusion, ...

God created us as a tripartite, having a body, soul and spirit; but most importantly He created us to be relational – with Him, and with others. In His Great Commission, found in Matthew 28, He instructed us to “Go Make Disciples”; and the best way to do that is not in the ‘rows’ of churches, but in the complementing ‘circles’ of Small Group Ministries within and outside of the church. This book is designed to introduce you to the Who, What, When, Where, Why and How of Small Group Ministries – starting with the WHY. Whether you are just forming your Small Group Ministry, or ...

Senior Adults, age 65 and over, are the fastest growing segment of our population today, and will continue to be for the next 20 years. These senior citizens are healthier, better educated, living longer, and more financially stable than ever before, for the most part. They have lots to offer our churches and our communities, and they WANT to give of their time, talents and treasures. Let's not forsake them, or forget about them.

Einstein is quoted as having said, “If I had an hour to solve a problem I'd spend 55 minutes thinking about the problem and five minutes thinking about solutions.” The point he makes is important: preparation has great value to problem solving. Einstein knew that problems are full of clues to their own successful solution. Sometimes we can not see those clues, because the problem is too large, staring us in our face, and enveloping our every-thought. That's when we need the set of 'fresh eyes' from others. In this book I've taken hundreds of quotes from my notes over the past four ...

Whether you are emerging from the Covid-19 Pandemic, planting a church, revitalizing a church, or simply striving for church growth; you will find this timely, relevant, scriptural, and practical suggestions found in this book to be most beneficial. The 35 questions in Chapter 4 are intended to be discussed between the pastor, staff (paid and volunteers), and official board.

When church members are equipped to do the work of ministry, they are quicker to volunteer. The Bible instructs its leaders to equip their members for ministry. This book, in its 8.5” X 11” format, is easily reproducible on your copier to make training in Breaking Growth Barriers, using Spiritual Gifts, Assimilation, Evangelism, Usher & Greeter Training, Church Health, and MORE, in over 200 pages - easy, fun, and exciting. You can start training your church right away, using this book.

Translating the Bible involved (and still today involves) more than merely interpreting words and/or thoughts, and consequently has left us with some misunderstood verses, which frequently has also led to misquoting those same passages. This book addresses 52+ of those verses and, in addition to helping the reader, would be a great resource for sermon starters, mid-week Bible studies, or small group discipleship. In addition to clarifying some of the misinterpreted words, the ‘back story’ to some of the verses is shared in an effort to better illustrate the intention of the author.

Apologetics Profile is a weekly podcast discussing apologetics, world religions, atheism, cults, the occult, alternative religions, controversial doctrines and spiritual practices. We are an evangelical Christian organization dedicated to respectful conversations from a biblical perspective. Apologetics Profile is a production of Watchman Fellowship, a non-profit Christian apologetics ministry focused on interfaith evangelism and discernment. For more information, visit: www.watchman.org.

Every single thing in your life right now - your bank account, your relationships, your health and fitness, your intellect, your emotions, and your spirituality - is your quantum creation. It's a direct measurement of where you've put your intention and attention. Learn how your intentions create your reality while listening to Quantum Creations with James Arthur Ray.

Quentin needs to put it all behind him, enough of the pity brigade. What better way to do just that than by jumping into Sorrowsong, the greatest MMO that ever existed, that's now available in true VR? But there’s always a catch, or more like a big flaw, unless you consider a mind-reading quest-giver to be a minor glitch. Now the QG is in his head, rooting up memories that are best left buried. The game is playing Quentin.

Much has been said about the Holy Spirit; and there is often much confusion about the Holy Spirit, even within the same denominations and fellowships, from church to church. The purpose of this book is to review what the Bible has to say about who the Holy Spirit is, what power and authority He has, and how and where He resides.

Modern physics tells us that you create your own reality, based on where you place your attention. The new physics is proving what the mystics have always told us. And one of the practices that's demonstrated its effectiveness time and time again is meditation. The six experiences you will be guided through in Collapse the World will allow you to eliminate virtually all the stress in your life, increase your feeling of fulfillment, lengthen your lifespan, and feel happy, peaceful, and content!

Surely the disciples must have been in shock after hearing of the horrendous things that Jesus told them would happen. I can picture them silently sitting staring at each other in disbelief. As Jesus sat on the hillside of the Mount of Olives, His disciples went to Him and asked: "When will these things happen?" Jesus told them that first there would be wars, famines, diseases, epidemics, deceptions, lawlessness and more. To them these things must have been unimaginable and horrific events. Then He said, "These things are only the beginning of the pains you will feel." Without a doubt we ...

The population in ages 50 to 64 in 2010 was 59,134,390 and in 2021 was 63,709,990 (an increase of 4,575,600 - the second largest segment increase during those years). The largest and fastest increase was in the ages of 65+ from 40,478,249 in year 2010 to 55,847,953 in 2021 (an increase of 15,369,704). Accordingly, there was an increase of 19,945,304 souls (age 50 and above) between the years 2010 to 2021 in the United States; compared to a net gain of 1,792,488 for ages Birth to 49. You do the math, there was over 1000% more growth in ages 50 to 100+ (50 years) than there was in ages Birth ...