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Despite what many believers think, taking the good news of the Gospel of Christ to the whole world isn't just a good idea or a suggestion. It's a decree straight from God and an act of obedience to His will in our lives. But many Christians let their evangelistic efforts and missions outreach be hampered by feelings of inadequacy, complacency, or confusion.In this missions manifesto for the 21st century, Dr. Foltz reveals the essential power s...

The iWorld view has wreaked havoc on the stability and longevity of marriagesBy adding a simple i before his products Steve Jobs summarized what seems to be the central obsession of the modern Western psyche. Because of our obsession with self, we have managed to turn something as basic and central to our lives as marriage into something divisive and controversial. The simple complementary nature of this union between a man and woman has come ...

There is a missing link in our ministry effortsSomewhere along the line, we have erroneously made pastoral care the sole responsibility of the pastor. We assumed the clergy are the ones that do ministry, while the laity watches ministry being done.We need a new paradigmFor the most part, we provide crisis care instead of pastoral care in our churches. The ensued problem is that when the crisis is over, so is the care. This makes people feel un...

Be Our GuestWhether you are a volunteer in your church's guest services ministry, or thinking about serving alongside ushers, greeters, welcome desk hosts, and parking lot attendants at your church, the Hospitality Ministry Volunteer Handbook is for you!How does a member of community see your church? When they hear your church's name, what is their initial reaction? We want any individual who steps foot onto our church campus to immediately fe...

Equipping Children's Ministry VolunteersWhether you are part of your church's children's ministry, or thinking about serving in children's ministry, the Children's Ministry Volunteer Handbook is for you!Too often, people view children's ministry as a place to drop off the kids so the adults can listen to the sermon, uninterrupted. They fail to see the power and potential of children's ministry.In Matthew 19:13-14, Jesus said, "Let the little c...

Every man is born to be a leader to the family God gifts him with. But becoming that leader takes effort, and today's culture offers plenty of misguided advice and skewed views of what it means to be a man.Author and international speaker Vince Miller knows from experience how mentorship and discipling can help overcome hard childhoods and toxic masculinity, guiding men to a better understanding of family leadership.Follow the BUILD process th...

Marriage can be a minefield of emotional, physical, financial, and spiritual obstacles and dangers, even for the most well-meaning couple. Many husbands go into this relationship with the best of intentions, but quickly fall prey to unhealthy, even toxic behaviors that threaten the foundation of their entire marriage.Pastor Paul Arthurs draws on over 25 years of ministry and marriage counseling to design a step-by-step guide for husbands who w...

What Makes a Successful Leader?When we think of a leader, the characteristics that come to mind are power, strength, and someone who inspires us. And while those traits are an important part of what makes a great and successful leader, there are many more pieces to the puzzle.How would you feel following a leader who didn't take accountability for their actions? What if the leader showed a lack of discernment when it came to making major decis...

What Does Being Mindful Look Like? What do you think of when you hear the term "mindfulness"? You may associate it with meditation or simply being aware of what you are thinking about. While that's part of what mindfulness is, it isn't all of what truly being mindful entails. What if, instead of merely realizing what you are thinking about, you could use mindfulness to change what you think about? What if you could use mindfulness with God's W...

Injustice, sexual abuse, and sex-trafficking are global issues, pushing migration and causing humanitarian crises around the world. Honduras, known as the deadliest place for women on Earth, is pushing an immigration crisis at our U.S. border because of gangs and violence against women, children and other vulnerable groups. Gracie Murphree shares her life on the front line of this battle against violence, gangs and corruption in Honduras durin...

The entire purpose of Jesus Christ coming to earth was to bring God's gift of grace to fallen humanity. Yet, even with this ultimate victory achieved, sin forever finds a way to twist divine blessings into distorted burdens. And so the idea of "grace" has been distorted over the years until, for many, it is little more than a buzzword to gloss over faltering faith or a terrible rationalization for living according to any selfish impulses we cr...

Is your church bound by history, culture, or traditions set by your denomination or those set by the church itself? Are you exhausted by the time you spend in church that has nothing to do with your spiritual growth or purpose? The truth is, many church members understand religion, but don't understand a right relationship with Christ. They sit in the pews, every week, absorbing information about Jesus Christ but don't know Him intimately or e...

Pastors, teachers, and students of Revelation will gain deeper understanding from this verse-by-verse exegetical study. Drawing from the richness of the original language, careful analysis of the Apocalypse is contained in each "Biblical Insight" section. Readers will also be enriched through the devotional approach of each "Life Application" portion. An added tool in this first of two volumes is a comprehensive textual concordance of Revelati...

Today's church has been invaded...We warned. We didn't listen. And now we're paying the price.Decades ago, the revered spiritual visionary AW Tozer declared, "Heresy of method may be as deadly as the heresy of message."In other words, the way a church worships and preaches can be as uplifting or damaging to the soul as the actual content of its songs and sermons.Over the years, the church has both blindly and willingly embraced secular values ...

Discover God's unique, world-changing purpose hidden inside of you!What is your purpose? Have you ever stopped to think about how you fit into God's greater plan and what role He designed you to play? Have you had thoughts of purpose, but felt too insignificant or lost to embark on the journey of discovering your unique purpose? Do you long for purpose, but have no idea where to start? Everyone's purpose is different-and so is the journey you ...

Dementia is a terrible reality of our broken world, where bodies and minds degrade from sickness, injury, or simply old age. Yet there are those in our midst, the caregivers, who walk beside Alzheimer's sufferers with courage, hope, and love.After going through such a trial, Joni Wyatt discovered unexpected blessings when she turned to God in response to her struggles. Joni developed this series of devotionals to minister to others going throu...

Will I ever be able to overcome my fears of serving the Lord?God's calling isn't always easy. In fact, there are times when we willingly choose our fears over our faith in God. We allow our fears to lead us in the opposite direction of serving Him. Vanessa Myers, a ministry leader for over 17 years, tells women it's time to allow God to free you from the fear that holds you back from serving Him. What are you afraid of?¿ Not being good enough?...

Proven strategy to turn your visitors into church membersChurches enjoy growing their community by sharing worship and ministries for furthering God's Kingdom. They love having first-time visitors, giving them gifts, acknowledging them, and extending warm welcomes-but what happens next is crucial, and almost all churches fail at turning new visitors into church members. Author Richard Varnell applies a unique combination of Biblical principles...

The RENEW idea was born out of this experience, our reluctance to accept the status quo and the understanding that the American institutional church of our fathers is crumbling. While we admit some church expressions are thriving, many are only the result of transfer growth of those who are discontent. While the 'cool' factor may bring them in, we know there's not a fog machine, a strobe light, a celebrity pastor or a worship band that can rev...

Deeply studying the Bible doesn't come naturally to all of us. In fact, sometimes it simply feels defeating. That's why Pastor George Proctor wrote this book. His passion for God's word is evident on every page. In Nuggets to Live By, Pastor George Proctor uses brief selections from his sermons to create digestible "nuggets" of truths that are brief but poignant thoughts full of inspiration. Nuggets to Live By has over 100 nuggets separated by...