"Preach the Gospel always. Use words if necessary." - St. Francis of Assisi\nIt's 1998 and Richard Stearns' heart is breaking as he sits in a mud hut and listens to the story of an orphaned child in Rakai, Uganda. His journey to this place took more than a long flight from the United States to Africa. It took answering God's call on his life, a call that hurtled him out of his presidential corner office at Lenox-America's finest tableware company-to this humble corner of Uganda.\nThis is a story of how a corporate CEO faced his own struggle to obey God whatever the cost, and his passionate call for Christians to change the world by actively living out their faith. Using his own journey as an example, Stearns explores the hole that exists in our understanding of the Gospel.\nTwo thousand years ago, twelve people changed the world. Stearns believes it can happen again.

The Hole in Our Gospel (Signed Edition)

Richard Stearns

World Vision

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TRAVEL WELL; Maintaining Physical, Spiritual & Emotional Health During International Ministry

Aroney-Sine, Christine

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Jesus on Justice (A Biblical Action Guide)

Posterski, Don

Activities For Global Citizens: An Educational Resource for Young People in Grades 6-12

The Heart of the Matter is designed to help Christians understand God&#8217;s calling and how they can be a part of His redemptive work. The study offers readers opportunities to: pray; explore stories from the Scriptures, personally reflect, share and pray about injustices in the world; develop a greater understanding about poverty and oppression.The study guide includes four lessons focusing on how Christians are called to respond to the needs of the poor, some root causes of poverty, relating to those living in poverty, and how love is key to coming alongside those in need. The final chapter is the challenge to speak out and advocate. The Hope in a World of Hurt dvd provides the needed video segments for the study. The combination of video, printed material, discussion and reflection questions, simulations, quizzes, and other learning activities contribute to a multifaceted, creative learning experience that is easy to lead and engaging for all participants.* Leader Notes are available for free via download at www.worldvisionresources.com. These notes help facilitate a smooth-flowing exchange among group members to build community, deepen faith, and increase knowledge.

Hope in a World of Hurt - DVD

Unknown, Author

For the Least of These, Praying For and About the World's Injustices

Humanity has existed on earth for thousands of years, yet we are just now beginning to experience a kind of community that has never before existed—the slum community. As the number of slum communities and those living in them continue to rise at an alarming rate, Christians need to examine their role in sharing the hope, joy, healing, and servanthood of Christ to those in despair. Quest for Hope in the Slum Community is a collection of the diverse dialog that exists in the area of urban transformation. Everything from housing to street children along with a healthy collection of articles around a theology of urban poverty is addressed. This material is designed to stimulate the imagination of those exploring the question of how to address with compassion and conviction the stark realities of urban poverty.

Quest for Hope in the Slum Community: A Global Urban Reader

Religion & Spirituality

Bessenecker, Scott

Christian Books & Bibles

Jesus ministered to many but focused on a few. What makes this strategy so compelling? Because he understood the secret of living forward—spiritual multiplication through intentionally influencing a few people at a time. He knew that by concentrating on a few faithful men and women they would leave behind them a legacy of people whose influence would extend beyond a generation or two; in fact, a legacy that would continue to multiply until he returned. This book is written to stimulate you, whatever your age, gender or position in life, toward a passionate desire to change people who will then change other people who will change other people. The key is not so much how you pour your life into people but that you are a person worth following. God placed you here to invest your life in others. This book will show you how to live and speak truth into the lives of others in a way that will transform them forever. Some of the essential leadership characteristics discussed in this book: -Self-discipline -Encouragement -Gentleness -Confrontation

The Making of a Mentor: Nine Essential Characteristics of Influential Christian Leaders

ENGSTROM, TED W.

Jenson, Ron

Psychology & Counseling

"Urban Ministry in a New Millennium" is both a practical and academic book dealing with Christian ministry in an urban context. It provides an intelligible analysis of the city in all its complexity and then moves in the direction of showing realistic ministry models for the city. The important historical perspective is provided in order to better examine the current context of globalization and regentrification on the city, the church, and urban ministry. This contemporary, socially and spiritually sensitive book is applicable to seminarians, parachurch workers, and "first entry" people as well as those more deeply rooted academically and personally in the urban milieu.

Urban Ministry in a New Millenium

Claerbaut, David

Which Bible passages are for us today and which only apply to the first audience of ancient readers? Can we just pick and choose the verses we think fit our situation? Who gets to decide? In Read the Bible for a Change, Dr. Ray Lubeck helps readers correctly understand and relate the Bible to their lives. If you are serious about your relationship with God and committed to responding faithfully to his Word, this book is for you. Ray has devoted his life to helping people discover for themselves God's truth and see how it relates to their everyday, practical living. This book will show you how to: 
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<li>Read each passage in its larger biblical context</li>
<li>Understand the effects of its literary style</li>
<li>Recognize the meaning of a text</li>
<li>Hear God speak through the Bible's human authors</li>
<li>Identify the life-changing truths that apply to life today</li>
<li>Bring pleasure to God by obeying His Word</li>
</ul> As college-level teacher, Ray realizes what it takes to hold the interest of students of the Bible. He uses illustrations, charts, stories, and everyday examples to make learning both fun and significant. Read the Bible for a Change will help you avoid the pitfalls and discover the truths that transform your life.

Read the Bible for a Change: Understanding and Responding to God's Word

Lubeck, Ray

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