wired - Discipleship 3

Shunned. Condemned. Controlled. Describing church, believers and nonbelievers deploy stinging terms to define an imperial, culturally privileged, and powerful American force. Church has become synon……続きを見る

What if the modern American church has its Christian history wrong? According to ex-evangelical Michael Camp, most American believers fail Christian History 101. Drawing on his own historical resear……続きを見る

What is the Bible really all about? Is it primarily a work of history, tales of long ago? Is it a collection of spiritual episodes designed to inspire? Is it a series of moral stories intended to sh……続きを見る

If the Bible teaches that the Lord is sovereign over all and that mankind is naturally hostile towards God, then it stands to reason that we would never choose the Lord apart from the Holy Spirit wo……続きを見る

Leaders constantly rely upon power. In fact, leadership and power have so much in common that their definitions are often functionally identical. Every act of leadership is an act of power. Hence, t……続きを見る

It seems that nearly everyone is talking about missional change for congregations. As a result, many church leaders are attempting to drive that kind of change for the ministries they lead. Some suc……続きを見る

What practices might a community of faith take up that will bear witness to the alternative world Jesus envisions and calls us towards? That is the question that Grandview Calvary Baptist Church, an……続きを見る

Benedictions is about the presence of the sacred in ordinary things: the ground beneath our feet, the ways we bless each other, loss and grief, the making of our homes, even doubt and darkness. In t……続きを見る

Have you ever wondered if you could help another person become a stronger, more consistent Christian? At some point in your own Christian walk, you probably received help, guidance, instruction, and……続きを見る

"Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation," writes the apostle. In this collection of poetry, the author applies those phrases, responding to God's sometimes-dark providences with the light of Scri……続きを見る

Students are often tested to evaluate their academic knowledge, but few Christian schools use objective measures to determine if a student has become a true disciple of Christ. Unfortunately, there ……続きを見る

What is the future of the church in North America? Churches are closing faster than new ones can be planted. Existing churches engaged in effective evangelism beyond the tired tactics of attractiona……続きを見る

In an age of moral relativity, is there a place for rules? They govern acceptable behavior on the sports field, but do they have a position in general life and relationships? 3,500 years ago, a new ……続きを見る

Feedback and evaluation, both of oneself and by others, are the lifeblood of a successful ministry experience. In A Guide to Theological Reflection, experienced practical ministry professors Jim Wil……続きを見る

BOOK 4 of 4: POSSESSING THE PROMISED LAND PLAN: GOD Who Are You? AND Who Am I? Knowing and Experiencing God by His Hebrew Names Are you looking for a life partner with your best interests at heart? ……続きを見る

**"...an inspiring read from beginning to end." -Midwest Book Review Includes discussion questions at the end of each chapter! Foreword by Derwin Gray, founding pastor of Transformation Church and f……続きを見る

Este recurso es el fruto del trabajo misional del autor en iglesias de América Latina y EE. UU. Las clases están diseñadas para proveer enseñanza tanto a personas nuevas en la fe, como a quienes tie……続きを見る

Faith is the keystone of Christian life and living. This powerful and concise presentation of what faith delivers to true followers of Jesus Christ will fortify your own faith as you receive the Wor……続きを見る

During difficult days (days of rain) we need encouragement and reminding of the love, mercy, and power of God from someone who has been through the storm. These poems and essays were written over ma……続きを見る

Everyone struggles at times in their lives and wonders if this is all there is. Are we facing life on our own? Does God exist? Does the Lord even care about me and my life? Actually, God's divine pr……続きを見る

We are experiencing a mentoring crisis today. One key reason is that too many women cling to an outdated formulaic idea of what mentoring is all about. When we hear the word “mentoring” we conjure u……続きを見る

Ijambo ry’Ikigiriki “LAIKOS” risobanura “utagira ubuhanga” Amateka yatwigishije kenshi na kenshi ko ibintu bikomeye byagiye bisohozwa binyuriye mu bantu babaga “badafite ubuhanga” Menya, binyuriye k……続きを見る

William Bray's 'Extracts from the Diary of William Bray' is a captivating glimpse into the everyday life and thoughts of an 18th-century Englishman. Written in a diary format, the book provides a un……続きを見る

In the aftermath of Jesus' resurrection, the testimonies of those who had followed him were so bold and powerful that they turned the world upside down. What would happen if we lived with that same ……続きを見る

Church conflict is not a pleasant subject, yet leadership in churches understands firsthand how real and intense it can be. This book is an re-edit of the first edition, Barnacle Busters. This book ……続きを見る

The typical local church has six to ten groups that meet on a weekly basis and include some form of teaching. These groups could include Sunday school for adults and children, various children's act……続きを見る

Ideal for Lent, but useful at any season and on any reading schedule, Prizing His Passion will help both the curious and the committed to grasp the immense significance of the sufferings of Jesus of……続きを見る

Are you a workplace Christian who desires to purposefully live out your faith at work? Has the concept of calling personally affected you even though you are not a vocational minister? Are you inter……続きを見る

In unKingdom, Mark Van Steenwyk takes a hard look at the ways Christianity has become complicit in imperialism and genocide, particularly in North America. With a blend of humility, wit, and sharp c……続きを見る

Desperate for new ideas to inspire sermons, Bible studies, or private meditation? Here's the book for you. Living Faith: Through the Church's Year offers fifty-two lively reflections for group or in……続きを見る