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Many new believers have questions about what it means to live as a Christian in the context of a local church, and pastors are looking for resources to pass along to their congregations to help them think biblically about the Christian life. 9Marks Church Questions is a new series that seeks to provide ordinary Christians with sound and accessible biblical teaching by answering common questions Christians have about church life. Each volume offers...
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Eerdmans
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[2019]
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English
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"In light of our increasingly post-Christian Western contexts, David Gustafson offers a mission-oriented ecclesiology that moves from missional theory to practices of missional engagement. Introducing "God's human drama" as a way to explain the gospel within God's redemptive story, he outlines specific ways for pastors and church leaders to shape a "gospeling" culture within their congregations. Gustafson expertly lays the foundations of and approaches...
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Jesus' Great Commission is one of the key pillars of the church's evangelistic work and has been the guiding principle for missionaries throughout church history. In 40 Questions about the Great Commission, scholars Daniel Akin, Benjamin Merkle, and George Robinson unpack the meaning, history, theology, and practical applications of Jesus' command to go and make disciples. Ideal for personal or group study, this volume will reignite your passion for...
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Barbour Publishing, Inc
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[2017]
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English
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Five to ten seconds. After that, the filter kicks in. In our day and age, five to ten seconds is usually all the time we're given to persuade someone that what we have to say is worthy of his or her time. You and I live in a world suffering from a relentless bombardment of information. Television, social media, advertising, acquaintances, friends, and family all vie for time and an attentive ear. If we don't adapt and learn to filter out what we believe...
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InterVarsity Press
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[2014]
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English
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I cried out to God for help; I cried out to God to hear me. When I was in distress, I sought the Lord; at night I stretched out untiring hands and my soul refused to be comforted. (Psalm 77) \"Many Christians struggle with prayer ... and most of us are afraid to talk about it,\" writes W. Bingham Hunter in the opening of this brief, honest and comforting booklet. He continues, \"God commands us to pray (1Thes 5:17), and prayer is one of the deep desires...
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HarperChristian Resources
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[2018]
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English
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"In his bestselling book The Case for Christ , Lee Strobel retraced his spiritual journey from atheism to faith by showing how the evidence he obtained from experts in the field of history, archaeology, and ancient manuscripts led him to the verdict that Jesus truly was the Son of God. Now, in this six-week training course, Lee and coauthor Mark Mittelberg will equip you with practical tools to equip you articulate this same message to your unsaved...
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Zondervan
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[2020]
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English
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"Most Christians know they should be trying to tell their friends and family about Jesus. But in a post-Christendom world, personal evangelism is viewed negatively--it's offensive, inappropriate, and insensitive. Recent studies confirm that the majority of Christians rarely evangelize, worried they might offend their family or lose their friends. In How to Talk About Jesus (Without Being That Guy) , author Sam Chan equips everyday Christians who are...
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"Whether you work as a plumber or politician, manager or metal-worker--where you work is your mission field. Believe it or not, your business was created for Kingdom business.There is a level of fruitfulness and authority in which God wants you to operate. This life-transforming message has been newly revised and expanded to provide you with fresh insights and revelation on how you can be a person of tremendous influence in the arena where God has...
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Zondervan
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[2013]
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English
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Whether you are an artist whose talents are an untapped source of energy for your church or a ministry leader wanting to involve artists and the creative arts in your outreach efforts, Outreach and the Artist will renew your vision. Musician and biblical scholar Con Campbell offers encouragement, wisdom, and practical tips for evangelism with , through , and to the arts: Evangelism with the Arts. While the abilities of Christian artists may serve...
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Kregel Academic
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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"Essential guidance for a lifestyle of sharing God's good news with a lost world. What exactly does it mean to "evangelize" in a Christian sense? And how is such "evangelizing" supposed to be done? Longtime pastor, evangelist, and professor of evangelism Timothy K. Beougher answers these questions and more from theological, historical, and practical perspectives. Beougher demonstrates God's goodness in evangelism through relatable anecdotes, Bible...
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Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co
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[2013]
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English
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"Crucial themes and issues explored by a premier missiologist Johan Herman Bavinck (1895-1964) was a prominent twentieth-century Dutch Calvinist missiologist who wrestled with the tension between religious absolutism and relativism, as many Christians do in today's pluralistic context. The J. H. Bavinck Reader gathers together a choice selection of Bavinck's significant writings that are essential for understanding his theology of missions, his approach...
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Zondervan
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[2010]
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English
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"What is at stake is authenticity ... Sooner or later Christians tire of public meetings that are profoundly inauthentic, regardless of how well (or poorly) arranged, directed, performed. We long to meet, corporately, with the living and majestic God and to offer him the praise that is his due." -- D. A. CarsonWorship is a hot topic, but the ways that Christians from different traditions view it vary greatly. What is worship? More important, what...
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Abbey Press
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[2016]
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English
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Since the early days of his pontificate, Pope Francis has challenged us to reclaim the "good news" of the Gospel and to allow that good news to heal shattered lives. He is an evangelist of hope who models true servant leadership and whose witness to joy has changed the Church and the world. This small volume brings together the reflections of five leaders in the deacon community in the United States on the joy-filled witness of Pope Francis and what...
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Zondervan
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[2009]
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English
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This expanded anniversary edition includes updates and expansions of existing tactics, as well as the addition of an all-new tactic and a chapter on Mini Tactics filled with simple maneuvers to aid in discussions.
In a world increasingly indifferent to Christian truth, followers of Christ need to be equipped to communicate with those who do not speak their language or accept their source of authority. In Tactics, 10th Anniversary Edition, Gregory...
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Kregel Ministry
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2022.
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English
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Equipping youth ministers with the tools of a cross-cultural missionary
The parallels between ministry within youth culture and global missions have long been touted by youth ministry experts, yet few resources exist to help youth workers benefit apply the insights of missiologists. In Youth Ministry as Mission, Brian Hull and Patrick Mays fill this gap with an introduction to missiology, missions practice, and missionary witness tailored especially...
17) WHJD What Has Jesus Done: Inspiring Every Believer to Make a Great Commotion of the Great Commission
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Elm Hill
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[2019]
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English
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"When was the last time you actively shared the good news of how Jesus Christ changed the course of your life? Are you sometimes reluctant, consumed by judgment or even fearful to proclaim your love for Christ? Award-winning gospel singer and songwriter, Babbie Mason and instructional math coach and entrepreneur, Benita Dear, are sisters and pastor's daughters. They know personally when Jesus Christ changes your life for all eternity, it's a really...
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HarperChristian Resources
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[2020]
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English
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The Marriage Course was developed by Nicky and Sila Lee who oversee family ministries at HTB Church in London. The course offers a married couple the tools to build a strong and healthy relationship that lasts a lifetime. During each evening, couples talk about important issues that can get swept under the carpet in the rush of daily life. While the course is based on Christian principles, it is designed for couples with or without a church background.
This...
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William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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Michael Green's valedictory work: a personal history of evangelism.
Beyond his prolific academic career, Michael Green is fondly remembered for his commitment to sharing the gospel with everyone. His passion for evangelism, the heart of his life and work, shines through in Evangelism: Learning from the Past, his last manuscript before his passing in 2019.
Green narrates how evangelists spread the good news, starting with first evangelist, Jesus, and...
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Zondervan Academic
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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Be Equipped to Prepare and Deliver Engaging, Biblical, and Effective Topical Sermons
Sooner or later, every preacher will come upon a situation where they need to preach a topical sermon. Yet, few are taught to preach topically. Even preachers who are gifted in expositing the Scriptures may struggle to deliver a topical sermon that is engaging, culturally relevant, and true to the biblical text. Worse, many pastors worry these messages undermine confidence...
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