The drive to excel. The need to achieve. The desire to compete. These are concerns that face every pastor, but rarely are these issues discussed openly. Pastors, like other professionals, are human beings who have a need to achieve. Unfortunately, because pastors are expected to be models of altruism, this need frequently goes unrecognized or is denied outright. Pastors then are faced with the problem of learning to channel this unexpressed desire into positive, healthy avenues, while they struggle at the same time to curb any feelings of self-serving ambition. They must discover how to...
The drive to excel. The need to achieve. The desire to compete. These are concerns that face every pastor, but rarely are these issues discussed op...
People are searching for a church shaped and sustained by Radical Hospitality, Passionate Worship, Intentional Faith Development, Risk-Taking Mission and Service, and Extravagant Generosity. These fundamental practices, now available in Spanish, are critical to the success of congregations. Their presence and strength demonstrate congregational health, vitality, and fruitfulness. By repeating and improving these practices, churches fulfill their mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Robert Schnase astutely weaves theological...
People are searching for a church shaped and sustained by Radical Hospitality, Passionate Worship, Intentional Faith Development, Risk-Taking Mission ...
The Five Practices of Fruitful Living Leader Guide will help individuals cultivate the essentials of a personal faith with God in small-group settings. The Guide opens with an orientation session followed by six class sessions, which follow the content of Five Practices of Fruitful Living. This Leader Guide also includes an appendix that provides possibilities for extending sessions, leading a weekend retreat, and additional uses and activity ideas.
The Five Practices of Fruitful Living Leader Guide will help individuals cultivate the essentials of a personal faith with God in small-group...
Preacher and teacher David Mosser offers practical and spiritual guidance for pastors struggling to manage and respond to changes in the economy, changes in their neighborhoods, in their denominations, in the congregation, in culture, and the life changes present in every parishioner's life. Wise words from authors such as Alyce McKenzie, David Buttrick, Joanna Adams, and Thomas Long all contribute to this most timely and helpful book.
Preacher and teacher David Mosser offers practical and spiritual guidance for pastors struggling to manage and respond to changes in the economy, c...
