A Time To Kill

Michael Beck

john-grisham

Random House Audio Publishing Group

What is the future of the church in North America? Almost everywhere you turn, the story seems to be one of decline. Churches are closing faster than new ones can be planted. Existing churches engaged in effective evangelism beyond the tired tactics of attractional approaches are increasingly rare. The painful truth: internal tinkering and tweaks to the status quo will not get us to the kind of church we long for and the kind of community the world craves. 
One of the major pitfalls of the past few decades is ?either/or thinking?either attractional or missional; traditional or contemporary; old or new. In Deep Roots, Wild Branches, missiologist and church planter Dr. Michael Beck contends we must cultivate what he calls a ?blended ecology of church that has both deep roots and wild branches. Drawing on biblical wisdom and emerging forms of church planting, Beck introduces us to present-day models and examples that don't leave traditional forms behind, but harness the power of ?both/and. It honors vintage models while blending fresh expressions of real evangelism. This book serves as an introduction; consider it a bite-sized appetizer to inspire local churches to cultivate a blended ecology of church in their communities.

Deep Roots, Wild Branches: Revitalizing the Church in the Blended Ecology

Religion & Spirituality

New Age & Spirituality

Seedbed Publishing

For better or worse, Jesus entrusted his mission to "make disciples of all nations" to us , and it starts in our own neighborhood. On the new missional frontier, being deep is not enough?God is calling forth some missional wild ones. We need to be deep and wild! 
Across the United States and beyond, the God who makes all things new is up to something. Amid a Christian landscape that looks and feels like a desert of decline, new oases of the Spirit are springing forth. Inherited congregations with long histories and eep roots are experimenting with cultivating wild forms of church called "fresh expressions." 
Whereas revitalization often involves internal adjustments (an inside-out approach with better preaching, better coffee, better programs, etc.), remissioning through fresh expressions involves an outside-in approach. This book is a guide to help local church folks, the everyday heroes of the faith, make this much-needed journey toward vitality for the twenty-first century church.

Deep and Wild

<div>Where do you turn when you need wisdom, guidance, and encouragement? How about the Bible's book of Proverbs, with its simple but profound wisdom? Proverbs has always been a great introduction to the glories of God's Word--and this book, Promises of the Proverbs, provides hundreds of scriptures categorized into nearly 100 key life topics--including Anger, Counsel, Gossip, Knowledge, and Wisdom. All verses are drawn from the beloved King James Version of the Bible. Promises of the Proverbs makes a handy tool for study and devotions as well as a great gift. </div>

Promises of the Proverbs: Hundreds of Scriptures on Key Life Topics (Inspirational Book Bargains)

Christian Books & Bibles

BARBOUR PUBLISHING* INC

You love Jesus and might even be a key leader in your church. But you have a hard time seeing how church connects with your life the other six days a week. This book is your guide to following Jesus in a 21st- century way! Often “church” can seem out of touch, or only for “professional Christians.” Maybe you’ve tried to make your faith relevant. but you long for more. This book says that you don’t have to struggle on your own. It shows how you can join one or two other Christians (or more!), and practice a 21st-century form of discipleship. In this re-imagining of the Christian life, everyday Jesus-followers like you can be involved in forming new, vibrant Christian communities in every ordinary nook and cranny of life. Drs Moynagh and Beck are your guides to reinvigorating your day-to-day Christian experience and making Christ’s family more accessible for all, right where life happens. Anyone can do it!

The 21st Century Christian: Following Jesus Where Life Happens

Michael Moynagh

Harrington Interactive Media

Why are some institutions thriving while others are closing their doors, declaring bankruptcy, and throwing in the towel? Why are some churches missionally prospering, while others are experiencing significant decline? The answer to these questions is an ancient secret, now unveiled afresh for mission on the frontlines of an emerging post-Covid world. The Tribe of Issachar possessed a distinct kind of intelligence which recognized that what worked in one season or location doesn't necessarily transfer to another. This vital skill, known as contextual intelligence, is now unearthed for this pivotal moment. In this groundbreaking book from renowned author Len Sweet and trailblazing missional pioneer Michael Beck, you will explore the phenomenon of contextual intelligence, discover a framework for its cultivation, and learn how you can apply it in your own circumstance. In these pages you will be called to a new order that the authors are calling The Issacharians, the tribe known for the ability to "read the signs of the times and know what to do."

Contextual Intelligence

Len Sweet

HigherLife Publishing

THE GATES OF THE SUN AND THE LAND OF DREAMS

Aljoscha

Ute Eggeling

Stefan Schweizer

Jill Praus

Anna Pomyalova

Ilya Galperin

DÃ¼sseldorf: Beck & Eggeling Kunstverlag, 2017

Mustang: The Culture and Landscape of Lo

Vajra Books

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