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paperbackRenovation of the Church
What Happens When a Seeker Church Discovers Spiritual Formation
by Kent Carlson and Mike Lueken
Foreword by Dallas WillardCopastors Kent Carlson and Mike Lueken tell the decade-long story of how God took their thriving, consumer-oriented church and transformed it into a modest congregation of unformed believers committed to the growth of the spirit—even when it meant a decline in numbers.
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paperbackThe Church
Sacraments, Worship, Ministry, Mission
Christian Foundations
by Donald G. Bloesch
Evangelical in spirit, ecumenical in breadth and biblical in depth, Donald G. Bloesch's sixth volume in the Christian Foundations series engages in a critical dialogue with historical and contemporary views of ecclesiology, including church authority, worship and church reunion.
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Makayla Payne didn't expect to become Anglican, but then she experienced the historical, theological, and aesthetic depth of this liturgical tradition. Read her story of discovering the liturgical church and how she—and others—have come to appreciate this beautiful and ancient tradition.
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paperback10 Great Ideas from Church History
A Decision-Maker's Guide to Shaping Your Church
by Mark R. Shaw
Mark Shaw offers ideas from the most significant Christian leaders of the last five hundred years, including Martin Luther, John Calvin, Jonathan Edwards, William Carey, John Wesley, Richard Baxter and Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
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paperbackAnalog Church
Why We Need Real People, Places, and Things in the Digital Age
by Jay Y. Kim
Foreword by Scot McKnightAs our culture begins to reckon with the limits of a digital world, it's time for the church to do the same. In our efforts to stay relevant in our digital age, have we begun to move away from transcendence? Pastor Jay Kim grapples with the ramifications of a digital church, from worship and Christian community to how we engage Scripture.
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paperbackRadiant Church
Restoring the Credibility of Our Witness
by Tara Beth Leach
In an era where the church has lost much of its credibility, pastor Tara Beth Leach casts a vision for Christians to rediscover a robust, attractive witness and form the radiant communities God intends. Challenging idolatrous false images of God and calling out toxic patterns, she shows how we can recover a winsome picture of a kingdom of abundance and goodness.
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paperbackDead Church Walking
Giving Life to the Church That Is Dying to Survive
by Jimmy Dorrell
Modern-day church doctor Jimmy Dorrell leads struggling congregations through a process of self-interrogation and biblical discovery, helping us root out church growth thinking and plant seeds of kingdom growth instead.
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What is it like as a woman in the world of Biblical Studies? For Carmen Imes, author of "Being God's Image" it means being called to teach the Bible but not always embraced within the church. Read about how Scripture's testimony calls for full inclusion of women in gospel ministry.
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paperbackApostolic Church Planting
Birthing New Churches from New Believers
by J. D. Payne
Church planting is not just about gathering new communities of people who are already Christians. Planting churches flows naturally out of making disciples. In this concise guide, pastor J. D. Payne explains the process and stages of church planting, with biblical foundations and practical steps for planting teams both domestically and internationally.
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Churches are struggling to meet the needs of their congregations and to entice people to return to church after pandemic living. But instead of rolling out fancy programs, ministry veteran Carolyn Carney says we can revitalize our churches through the simple yet powerful act of group prayer. Read this article for two practical tips on building prayer in your congregation.
