Gary L. McIntosh & R. Daniel Reeves. Thriving Churches in the Twenty-First Century: 10 Life-Giving Systems for Vibrant Ministry. Kregel, 2006. 224 pp.
An innovative approach to dynamic church ministry through recognition of spiritual health and energy as the basis of ministry vitality. Using the analogy of the human body, Thriving Churches in the Twenty-First Century explores the ten interlocking systems that make up a healthy church body, such as spiritual energy, corporate intercession, spiritual disciplines, mentoring, and team ministry. The result is a book brimming with insights and encouragement to help understand how the church can experience lasting spiritual growth.
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Randy Newman. Questioning Evangelism: Engaging People’s Hearts the Way Jesus Did. Kregel, 2004. 240 pp.
A much-needed look at sharing Christ with unbelievers, based not on the techniques of guerrilla hard-sell tactics, but on engaging questions and caring interaction. Filled with humor and stories, this book provides a challenging yet encouraging look at evangelism in our world today. This volume argues that asking questions and starting meaningful conversations is a far better method for sharing faith than prepared lectures or statements. It gives advice on what people need to hear in response to the world around them.
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Allen P. Ross. Recalling the Hope of Glory: Biblical Worship from the Garden to the New Creation. Kregel, 2006. 592 pp.
Recalling the Hope of Glory moves beyond worship wars over style and denominational proclivities to consider the heart of true worship–to recall and celebrate the hope of glory. This book looks at the many biblical events and teachings that develop this central focus of worship. Throughout the book, Ross emphasizes the integral issue of who we worship . . . and why. Pastors, worship leaders, and laypeople interested in the biblical themes of worship–regardless of their denomination–will benefit from this definitive resource.
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Jeffrey D. Arthurs. Preaching with Variety: How to Re-create the Dynamics of Biblical Genres. Kregel, 2007. 240 pp.
This new volume in the “Preaching With” series reveals how pastors can preach in a way that employs—with creativity—the six writing genres or forms found in the Bible. Each chapter includes practical “Try this” suggestions and ends with a quick checklist for preachers to consider when preaching from each of the six genres. Readers will learn how to expand their repertoire of creative, interesting, and relevant sermons.
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