Milfred Minatrea

Discover the tools to create a new kind of church and move from merely surviving to thriving.
Drawing on an extensive two-year field study of 200 churches from a variety of denominations and geographic regions, Milfred Minatrea--a missiologist, urban strategist and practioner in minister--presents the best practices for re-energizing Christian spirituality in a congregational setting. He provides readers with the tools for assessing their congregation’s position on the continuum between maintenance and mission and for determining the actions that will move them toward becoming a missional community. He also outlines key strategies that successful churches have used to become relevant in a postmodern society without losing what is distinctly Christian in their spiritual practices.

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The Passion and Practices of Missional Churches

Discover the tools to create a new kind of church and move from merely surviving to thriving. Drawing on an extensive two-year field study of 200 churches from a variety of denominations and geographic regions, Milfred Minatrea--a missiologist, urban strategist and practioner in minister--presents the best practices for re-energizing Christian spirituality in a congregational setting. He provides readers with the tools for assessing their congregation’s position on the continuum between maintenance and mission and for determining the actions that will move them toward becoming a missional community. He also outlines key strategies that successful churches have used to become relevant in a postmodern society without losing what is distinctly Christian in their spiritual practices. Milfred Minatrea (Irving, TX) is Director of the Missional Church Center for the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

Shaped by God's Heart

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Julie and New Beginnings is a love story that begins with an amazing invitation. It is a true story of how my life long love found me. Dr. Kennon L. Callahan is a best selling author and speaker. This is his 25th book. The book shares an extraordinary series of New Beginnings with good fun and good times, wisdom and common sense, love and hope, peace and joy. The book shares ways you can enjoy New Beginnings in your life. You will discover warm insights, much fun, deep thought, great joy, and a good deal of laughter and happiness. Our love story begins with Julie inviting me to the Square Dance at her church. We had never met. We had never be introduced. We had never talked. She stopped me in the hall between first and second period classes of our high school. She called me by name. She introduced herself. She invited me to the Square Dance at her church. We had a grand time. We are enjoying many wonderful New Beginnings since this First Beginning. The book shares ways you can discover New Beginnings for your life. This is an encouraging book. Life is New Beginnings. You are welcome to enjoy the New Beginnings helpful to you.

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Julie and New Beginnings

Chris Zook

James Allen


Three Principles for Managingand Avoidingthe Problems of Growth

Why is profitable growth so hard to achieve and sustain? Most executives manage their companies as if the solution to that problem lies in the external environment: find an attractive market, formulate the right strategy, win new customers.

But when Bain & Company’s Chris Zook and James Allen, authors of the bestselling Profit from the Core, researched this question, they found that when companies fail to achieve their growth targets, 90 percent of the time the root causes are internal, not externalincreasing distance from the front lines, loss of accountability, proliferating processes and bureaucracy, to name only a few. What’s more, companies experience a set of predictable internal crises, at predictable stages, as they grow. Even for healthy companies, these crises, if not managed properly, stifle the ability to grow furtherand can actively lead to decline.

The key insight from Zook and Allen’s research is that managing these choke points requires a founder’s mentality”behaviors typically embodied by a bold, ambitious founderto restore speed, focus, and connection to customers:

 An insurgent’s clear mission and purpose
 An unambiguous owner mindset
 A relentless obsession with the front line

Based on the authors’ decade-long study of companies in more than forty countries, The Founder’s Mentality demonstrates the strong relationship between these three traits in companies of all kindsnot just start-upsand their ability to sustain performance. Through rich analysis and inspiring examples, this book shows how any leadernot only a foundercan instill and leverage a founder’s mentality throughout their organization and find lasting, profitable growth.

How to Overcome the Predictable Crises of Growth

AWashington Post Bestseller

Three Principles for Managing--and Avoiding--the Problems of Growth

Why is profitable growth so hard to achieve and sustain? Most executives manage their companies as if the solution to that problem lies in the external environment: find an attractive market, formulate the right strategy, win new customers.

But when Bain & Company's Chris Zook and James Allen, authors of the bestsellingProfit from the Core, researched this question, they found that when companies fail to achieve their growth targets, 90 percent of the time the root causes are internal, not external--increasing distance from the front lines, loss of accountability, proliferating processes and bureaucracy, to name only a few. What's more, companies experience a set of predictable internal crises, at predictable stages, as they grow. Even for healthy companies, these crises, if not managed properly, stifle the abilityto grow further--and can actively lead to decline.

The key insight from Zook and Allen's research is that managing these choke points requires a "founder's mentality"--behaviors typically embodied by a bold, ambitious founder--to restore speed, focus, and connection to customers:

* An insurgent's clear mission and purpose
* An unambiguous owner mindset
* A relentless obsession with the front line

Based on the authors' decade-long study of companies in more than forty countries,The Founder's Mentality demonstrates the strong relationship between these three traits in companies of all kinds--not just start-ups--and their ability to sustain performance. Through rich analysis and inspiring examples, this book shows how any leader--not only a founder--can instill and leverage a founder's mentality throughout their organization and find lasting, profitable growth.


The Founder's Mentality

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What happens when a 6' 9" kid from Lobelville, Tennessee is recruited by legendary basketball coach Bob Knight? Kirk Haston's life was changed forever with just a two-minute phone call. Containing previously unknown Knight stories, anecdotes, and choice quotes, fans will gain an inside look at the notoriously private man and his no-nonsense coaching style. Which past Hoosier basketball greats returned to talk to and practice with current teams? How did Knight mentally challenge his players in practices? How did the players feel when Knight was fired? In this touching and humorous book, Haston shares these answers and more, including his own Hoosier highs―shooting a famous three-point winning shot against number one ranked Michigan State―and lows―losing his mom in a heartbreaking tornado accident. Days of Knight is a book every die-hard IU basketball fan will treasure.

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Days of Knight: How the General Changed My Life

Ernie Johnson

John Smoltz

Ernie Johnson Jr. has been in the game a long time. With one of the most recognized voices in sports broadcasting, he is a tireless perfectionist when it comes to preparing and delivering his commentary. Yet he knows that some of sports' greatest triumphs--and life's greatest rewards--come from those unscripted moments you never anticipated.

In this heartfelt, gripping autobiography, the three-time Sports Emmy Award-winner and popular host of TNT's Inside the NBA provides a remarkably candid look at his life both on and off the screen. From his relationship with his sportscaster father to his own rise to the top of sports broadcasting, from battling cancer to raising six children with his wife, Cheryl, including a special needs child adopted from Romania, Ernie has taken the important lessons he learned from his father and passed them on to his own children. This is the untold story, the one Ernie has lived after the lights are turned off and the cameras stop rolling. Sports fans, cancer survivors, fathers and sons, adoptive parents, those whose lives have been touched by a person with special needs, anyone who loves stories about handling life's surprises with grace--Unscripted is for all of these.

The Unpredictable Moments That Make Life Extraordinary

Unscripted

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John Wooden

A compelling look inside the mind and powerful leadership methods of America’s coaching legend, John Wooden

"Team spirit, loyalty, enthusiasm, determination. . . . Acquire and keep these traits and success should follow."
--Coach John Wooden

John Wooden’s goal in 41 years of coaching never changed; namely, to get maximum effort and peak performance from each of his players in the manner that best served the team. Wooden on Leadership explains step-by-step how he pursued and accomplished this goal. Focusing on Wooden’s 12 Lessons in Leadership and his acclaimed Pyramid of Success, it outlines the mental, emotional, and physical qualities essential to building a winning organization, and shows you how to develop the skill, confidence, and competitive fire to “be at your best when your best is needed”--and teach your organization to do the same.



How to Create a Winning Organizaion

A Wall Street Journal Bestseller A compelling look inside the mind and powerful leadership methods of America’s coaching legend, John Wooden "Team spirit, loyalty, enthusiasm, determination. . . . Acquire and keep these traits and success should follow." --Coach John Wooden John Wooden’s goal in 41 years of coaching never changed; namely, to get maximum effort and peak performance from each of his players in the manner that best served the team. Wooden on Leadership explains step-by-step how he pursued and accomplished this goal. Focusing on Wooden’s 12 Lessons in Leadership and his acclaimed Pyramid of Success, it outlines the mental, emotional, and physical qualities essential to building a winning organization, and shows you how to develop the skill, confidence, and competitive fire to “be at your best when your best is needed”--and teach your organization to do the same. Praise for Wooden on Leadership: “What an all-encompassing Pyramid of Success for leadership! Coach Wooden’s moral authority and brilliant definition of success encompass all of life. How I admire his life’s work and concept of what it really means to win!” --Stephen R. Covey, author, The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People and The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness “Wooden On Leadership offers valuable lessons no matter what your endeavor. 'Competitive Greatness' is our goal and that of any successful organization. Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success is where it all starts.” --Jim Sinegal, president & CEO, Costco

Wooden on Leadership

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Rudolf Bultmann's Theology of the New Testament has stood the test of time. At the very moment modernity was threatening to splinter New Testament studies into a myriad of isolated disciplines, Bultmann was somehow able to hold history, exegesis, and theology together. Theology of the New Testament was, and still is, the definitive theological statement of a high modernist critic. In it Bultmann was as relentless in his historical judgments as he was unapologetic in laying bare the New Testament's existential claims.

Beyond Bultmann puts Bultmann's classic Theology of the New Testament to a new test . Thirteen contemporary New Testament scholars subject Bultmann's Theology to a comprehensive new reading. This fresh, critical examination of Bultmann not only places his magisterial work in a new context but also reveals the enduring features of Bultmann's achievement. Beyond Bultmann demonstrates that Theology of the New Testament, far from being a relic in the museum of interpretation, still speaks today despite its flaws

Beyond Bultmann: Reckoning a New Testament Theology

Replace those bad habits with good ones. Well-known evangelist Luis Palau divides 52 life-changing habits into four catagories: enjoying fellowship, practicing obedience, and pursuing victory. Read Healthy Habits and get growing.

Healthy Habits For Spiritual Growth: 52 Principles for Personal Change

With a mix of personal anecdotes, motivational insights, and practical advice, “You Can’t Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thought” offers a reminder that the emotional and psychological cost of dwelling on negativity is too high. McWilliams provides a call to take responsibility for one’s thoughts and attitudes, advocating for a proactive approach to cultivating positivity in life.

Overall, the book is a guide to living a more fulfilled, joyful, and successful life by making the choice to focus on the positive, even in the face of challenges.


You can’t afford the luxury of a negative thought 

Callahan’s approach emphasizes the transformational power of Scripture in everyday life, guiding readers to not only learn biblical truths but also to apply them in meaningful ways that foster spiritual growth and a deeper connection with God and others.

In essence, “The Twelve Keys Bible Study” serves as a comprehensive tool for unlocking the wisdom of the Bible, helping participants grow in their faith and understand the fundamental principles that guide Christian living.

The Twelve Keys Bible Study

Jon Gordon

Ken Blanchard

“The Carpenter” encourages readers to approach challenges with a mindset of service and personal growth, rather than simply focusing on external achievements. It offers valuable insights into leadership and personal development, making it both a motivational book and a guide to living a life of significance.

In essence, Jon Gordon’s “The Carpenter” is about building a life and career with purpose and passion, using timeless principles of success that emphasize character, relationships, and service to others.

A Story about the Greatest Success Strategies of All

Bestselling author Jon Gordon returns with his most inspiring book yet—filled with powerful lessons and the greatest success strategies of all. Michael wakes up in the hospital with a bandage on his head and fear in his heart. The stress of building a growing business, with his wife Sarah, caused him to collapse while on a morning jog. When Michael finds out the man who saved his life is a Carpenter he visits him and quickly learns that he is more than just a Carpenter; he is also a builder of lives, careers, people, and teams. As the Carpenter shares his wisdom, Michael attempts to save his business in the face of adversity, rejection, fear, and failure. Along the way he learns that there's no such thing as an overnight success but there are timeless principles to help you stand out, excel, and make an impact on people and the world. Drawing upon his work with countless leaders, sales people, professional and college sports teams, non-profit organizations and schools, Jon Gordon shares an entertaining and enlightening story that will inspire you to build a better life, career, and team with the greatest success strategies of all. If you are ready to create your masterpiece, read The Carpenter and begin the building process today.

The Carpenter

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John C. Maxwell

Discover the Choices That Will Take You Beyond Your Talent

Draws on real life examples to identify thirteen key choices that can help talented people maximize their gifts and find satisfaction and success in their personal and professional lives.

Talent Is Never Enough

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Throughout the book, Overdorf emphasizes that the church is not just an institution or a place to attend, but a living, active community that reflects the nature of God and His kingdom. He encourages readers to rediscover the richness of biblical community by reexamining the ways in which Christians interact with one another and live out their faith in fellowship.

In summary, “Rediscovering Community” is an invitation to re-engage with the biblical vision of the church, calling believers to embrace a deeper, more relational understanding of Christian community and to live in a way that reflects the unity and purpose given to the church by God.

Rediscovering Community: What the Bible Says About the Church (What the Bible Says About Series) 

Jonathan Kozol

The title “Amazing Grace” refers to the grace that children in these communities demonstrate through their strength, optimism, and dreams for a better life, despite their circumstances. The book is both a social critique and a call to action, urging readers to recognize the moral and ethical responsibility to address the deep disparities in American society.

In essence, “Amazing Grace” is a passionate, empathetic examination of the intersection of poverty, race, and education in America, and a plea for greater compassion and social responsibility in confronting these issues.

The Lives of Children and the Conscience of a Nation

The children in this book defy the stereotypes of urban youth too frequently presented by the media. Tender, generous and often religiously devout, they speak with eloquence and honesty about the poverty and racial isolation that have wounded but not hardened them. The book does not romanticize or soften the effects of violence and sickness. One fourth of the child-bearing women in the neighborhoods where these children live test positive for HIV. Pediatric AIDs, life-consuming fires and gang rivalries take a high toll. Several children die during the year in which this narrative takes place. A gently written work, Amazing Grace asks questions that are at once political and theological. What is the value of a child's life? What exactly do we plan to do with those whom we appear to have defined as economically and humanly superfluous? How cold -- how cruel, how tough -- do we dare be?

Amazing Grace

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William D. Mounce

“My Sister, My Brother: Life Together in Christ” by Henri J.M. Nouwen is a profound exploration of the Christian concept of community, focusing on the deep, transformative relationships that can develop among believers when they live together in Christ. Drawing from his own experiences in various religious communities, Nouwen reflects on the importance of authentic, loving relationships that are grounded in the teachings of Jesus.

The book emphasizes the centrality of mutual love, respect, and service in Christian community, where individuals are called to see each other as brothers and sisters in Christ. Nouwen highlights the spiritual practices that nurture such relationships, such as prayer, humility, and compassion. He also addresses the challenges that come with living in community, such as conflict, misunderstandings, and the need for forgiveness.

Ultimately, “My Sister, My Brother” calls readers to embrace the radical love and unity that Jesus modeled, understanding that life together in Christ is a means of both personal growth and collective witness to the world. Through vulnerable and reflective writing, Nouwen offers a vision for community that is marked by grace, acceptance, and deep connection with one another in the body of Christ.

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History

Expanded, student-friendly workbook for use with Basics of Biblical Greek textbook This expanded workbook is designed with you, the student, in mind and intended for use with the standard-setting Basics of Biblical Greek textbook, now in its third edition. Two optional chapters have been added to the Basics of Biblical Greek Workbook, allowing you to read large chunks of the biblical text and enjoy the fruits of your labor faster than ever before. Each chapter is divided into six sections and includes extensive exercises and significant biblical passages for translation. One of the most helpful and unique features of the workbook remains. You can go through the workbook on one of two tracks: Track 1 follows the workbook (and textbook) in its regular order, while Track 2 is organized so you can learn verbs earlier in the course. You will also benefit from the many resources at www.Teknia.com. Not only is the flexible two-track system even easier to use online, but a workbook answer key is also provided. Many other resources are available, including vocabulary flashcards; video and audio helps; Greek fonts; quizzes for each chapter; fun songs and games; and much, much more. Now available (show covers for: laminated study sheet, vocabulary cards)

Basics of Biblical Greek

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The book emphasizes the centrality of mutual love, respect, and service in Christian community, where individuals are called to see each other as brothers and sisters in Christ. Nouwen highlights the spiritual practices that nurture such relationships, such as prayer, humility, and compassion. He also addresses the challenges that come with living in community, such as conflict, misunderstandings, and the need for forgiveness.

Ultimately, “My Sister, My Brother” calls readers to embrace the radical love and unity that Jesus modeled, understanding that life together in Christ is a means of both personal growth and collective witness to the world. Through vulnerable and reflective writing, Nouwen offers a vision for community that is marked by grace, acceptance, and deep connection with one another in the body of Christ.

My Sister, My Brother: Life Together in Christ

Dallas Willard


The central thesis of the book is that transformation happens when we live out the teachings of Jesus through disciplined practices that shape our inner being, rather than relying solely on external efforts. Willard also challenges readers to move beyond a shallow, “easy Christianity” and to embrace a deeper, more intentional pursuit of holiness.

Overall, “The Spirit of the Disciplines” is a call to a lifestyle of spiritual formation where the disciplines serve as means of participating in God’s transformative work, helping believers to live out the kingdom of God here and now.

Understanding How God Changes Lives

How to Live as Jesus Lived

Dallas Willard, one of today's most brilliant Christian thinkers and author of The Divine Conspiracy (Christianity Today's 1999 Book of the Year), presents a way of living that enables ordinary men and women to enjoy the fruit of the Christian life. He reveals how the key to self-transformation resides in the practice of the spiritual disciplines, and how their practice affirms human life to the fullest. The Spirit of the Disciplines is for everyone who strives to be a disciple of Jesus in thought and action as well as intention.

The Spirit of the Disciplines - Reissue

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Gabe Lyons

The book encourages Christians to move beyond the “us vs. them” mentality and embrace a more holistic, redemptive view of their role in society. “The Next Christians” provides a hopeful, inspiring look at how Christians can contribute positively to the world around them in a post-Christian culture.

Seven Ways You Can Live the Gospel and Restore the World

"I recommend The Next Christians, which will give you great insight into the hopes and aspirations of the next generation...."
--Chuck Colson, founder of Prison Fellowship
 
"Provocative, yet massively optimistic!"
--Louie Giglio, pastor and founder of the Passion Movement
 
 Gabe Lyons is optimistic that Christianity's best days are yet to come. His best-selling book, UnChristian, revealed the pervasiveness of culture's growing disregard for Christians. Now, in The Next Christians, Lyons shows how a new wave of believers are turning the tide by bringing the truth of the Gospel to bear on our changing, secular society.

"Restorers," as Lyons calls them, approach culture with a different mentality than generations past. Informed by truth, yet seasoned with grace and love, these believers engage the world by drawing it to the sensibility and authenticity of the Christian life.   
 
You can be one of these "next" Christians and change the negative perception of Christianity by living a life that is faithful to the Gospel, yet credible and coherent to your friends and neighbors.

The Next Christians

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Gary Thomas

The book teaches readers how to discern when it’s necessary to walk away from harmful relationships in order to preserve mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Thomas explains that walking away isn’t about abandoning people in need but recognizing when it’s no longer productive or healthy to continue engaging in certain relationships. He encourages readers to seek wisdom, practice forgiveness, and prioritize personal peace while still showing love and compassion.

“When to Walk Away” helps readers understand that sometimes, walking away is an act of courage and self-care that allows individuals to protect their hearts, protect their time, and, ultimately, live a more fulfilling, God-centered life.

Finding Freedom from Toxic People

We all know toxic people who seem determined to frustrate our life's calling. While you're seeking God's kingdom, they're seeking to distract your focus and delay your work. Yet it's only once we learn to say no to bad patterns that we are set free to we say yes to the good God has planned for us. Thomas shares biblical principles for dealing with the toxic people in our lives, allowing us to set healthy boundaries and focus on our God-given purpose. -- adapted from jacket

When to Walk Away

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The Ultimate A-to-Z Resource to Common Expressions and Curious Words from the Bible

Martin Manser is a professional reference-book editor and Bible scholar who has compiled and edited more than 70 titles, including dictionaries and biblical reference works. He holds the BA Honours degree in linguistics and an M Phil degree, and he resides with his wife and children in England.

I Never Knew That Was in the Bible (A to Z Series)

David Wenham

The book examines both the similarities and the differences between Paul’s and Jesus’ teachings, highlighting how Paul interpreted Jesus’ message in light of his own experiences and the early Christian mission. Wenham stresses that Paul’s letters are not a new or separate gospel, but rather a continuation and expansion of the gospel that Jesus proclaimed.

In essence, “Paul and Jesus” shows that while Paul’s theology is distinctive, it is deeply rooted in the life and teachings of Jesus, and the two are fundamentally interconnected.

The True Story

Paul and Jesus

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Bryan Stevenson

“Just Mercy” is a compelling call to reform the criminal justice system, urging readers to consider the power of mercy and to recognize the humanity in those who are often dehumanized by the system.

A Story of Justice and Redemption

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING MICHAEL B. JORDAN AND JAMIE FOXX • A powerful true story about the potential for mercy to redeem us, and a clarion call to fix our broken system of justice—from one of the most brilliant and influential lawyers of our time. “[Bryan Stevenson’s] dedication to fighting for justice and equality has inspired me and many others and made a lasting impact on our country.”—John Legend NAMED ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL BOOKS OF THE DECADE BY CNN • Named One of the Best Books of the Year by The New York Times • The Washington Post • The Boston Globe • The Seattle Times • Esquire • Time Bryan Stevenson was a young lawyer when he founded the Equal Justice Initiative, a legal practice dedicated to defending those most desperate and in need: the poor, the wrongly condemned, and women and children trapped in the farthest reaches of our criminal justice system. One of his first cases was that of Walter McMillian, a young man who was sentenced to die for a notorious murder he insisted he didn’t commit. The case drew Bryan into a tangle of conspiracy, political machination, and legal brinksmanship—and transformed his understanding of mercy and justice forever. Just Mercy is at once an unforgettable account of an idealistic, gifted young lawyer’s coming of age, a moving window into the lives of those he has defended, and an inspiring argument for compassion in the pursuit of true justice. Winner of the Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction • Winner of the NAACP Image Award for Nonfiction • Winner of a Books for a Better Life Award • Finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize • Finalist for the Kirkus Reviews Prize • An American Library Association Notable Book “Every bit as moving as To Kill a Mockingbird, and in some ways more so . . . a searing indictment of American criminal justice and a stirring testament to the salvation that fighting for the vulnerable sometimes yields.”—David Cole, The New York Review of Books “Searing, moving . . . Bryan Stevenson may, indeed, be America’s Mandela.”—Nicholas Kristof, The New York Times “You don’t have to read too long to start cheering for this man. . . . The message of this book . . . is that evil can be overcome, a difference can be made. Just Mercy will make you upset and it will make you hopeful.”—Ted Conover, The New York Times Book Review “Inspiring . . . a work of style, substance and clarity . . . Stevenson is not only a great lawyer, he’s also a gifted writer and storyteller.”—The Washington Post “As deeply moving, poignant and powerful a book as has been, and maybe ever can be, written about the death penalty.”—The Financial Times “Brilliant.”—The Philadelphia Inquirer

Just Mercy

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Hiram R. Diaz III

critical review, the book has been praised for its practical, real-life examples and its clear call to action. Butterfield’s own personal testimony and experiences with hospitality provide an authentic foundation for her ideas. Some critics, however, have noted that the book’s emphasis on radical hospitality could be challenging to implement in today’s fast-paced, individualistic society, where such deep, time-consuming relationships may not come naturally to everyone.

In summary, “The Gospel Comes with a House Key” offers a passionate argument for a form of discipleship that is deeply embedded in community, hospitality, and everyday life, calling Christians to be more intentional in how they interact with those around them in the context of sharing their faith.

Unveiling Its Postmodern Philosophy and Feminist Theology

The Gospel Comes with a House Key - a Critical Review

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David Watson

Contagious Disciple Making” by David Watson is a practical guide for making disciples who multiply and spread the message of Jesus in a viral, organic way. The book emphasizes that disciple-making should be a simple, relational, and reproducible process, focusing on obedience-based discipleship rather than merely information transfer. Watson advocates for empowering ordinary believers to engage in disciple-making, highlighting key principles such as:
	1.	Multiplying Disciples: Discipleship should lead to the creation of new disciples who, in turn, disciple others.
	2.	Simple Methods: Disciple-making should not require professional training or complex programs; it should be accessible to everyone.
	3.	Engagement in Everyday Life: Disciples should be made in the context of everyday relationships, whether at work, in the community, or at home.
	4.	The Role of the Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit is essential in guiding and empowering disciples to make more disciples.

Leading Others on a Journey of Discover





It is hard to deny that today's world can seem downright hostile toward Christians. Some may look down at their iPhones when we mention God, motion for the check when we bring up church, or casually change the subject when we talk about prayer. In a world full of people whose indifference is greater than their desire to know Christ, how can we dream of growing the church

In Contagious Disciple Making, David Watson and Paul Watson map out a simple method that has sparked an explosion of homegrown churches in the United States and around the world. A companion to Cityteam's two previous books, Miraculous Movements and The Father Glorified, Contagious Disciple Making details the method used by Cityteam disciple-makers. This distinctive process focuses on equipping spiritual leaders in communities where churches are planted. Unlike many evangelism and church-growth products that focus on quick results, contagious disciple-making takes time to cultivate spiritual leadership, resulting in lasting Disciple-Making Movements. Through Contagious Disciple Making readers will come to understand that a strong and equipped leader will continue to grow the church long after church planters move on to the next church.

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