Equipping Members for More Effective Discipleship at the Christian Unity Baptist Church in Waldorf, Maryland

Equipping Members for More Effective Discipleship at the Christian Unity Baptist Church in Waldorf, Maryland

Author: Antione Jevon Hutchins (Sr.)

Publisher:

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 87

ISBN-13:

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Chapter 1 describes the context, wherein that discipleship was lacking at Christian Unity Baptist Church in Waldorf, Maryland. This project created a structured learning environment to teach the practices of Christian discipleship.Chapter 2 is the biblical and theological basis for discipleship in the local church. In the modern era of seeking self-help success, the church must remain faithful in keeping Christ as Lord, regardless of the surrounding culture.Chapter 3 describes modern culture interpretations of discipleship. Accountability, the necessity of intention, as well as Christ being first in everything are driving factors of discipleship.Chapter 4 gives the discipleship training project descriptions. The description is of an eighteen-week process of implementing a discipleship project.Chapter 5 is the reflections of the project. What worked and did not work, as well as the lessons learned in retrospect is the foundation of success in a discipleship project.


Sticky Faith

Sticky Faith

Author: Kara Powell

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 2011-10-04

Total Pages: 229

ISBN-13: 0310591864

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Sticky Faith delivers positive and practical ideas to nurture within your kids a living, loving faith that lasts a lifetime. Research indicates that almost half of high school seniors drift from their faith after graduation. Struck by this staggering statistic, and recognizing its ramifications, the Fuller Youth Institute (FYI) conducted the "College Transition Project" in an effort to identify the relationships and best practices that can set young people on a trajectory of lifelong faith and service. This easy-to-read guide presents both a compelling rationale and a powerful strategy to show parents how to actively encourage their children’s spiritual growth so that it will stick with them into adulthood and empower them to develop a living, lasting faith. Written by Fuller Youth Institute Executive Director Dr. Kara E. Powell and youth expert Chap Clark--authors known for the integrity of their research and the intensity of their passion for young people--Sticky Faith is geared to spark a movement that empowers adults to develop robust and long-term faith in kids of all ages. Further engage your family and church with the Sticky Faith Guide for Your Family, Sticky Faith curriculum, and Sticky Faith youth worker edition. Sticky Faith is also available in Spanish, Cómo criar jóvenes de fe sólida.


Mother of Peace

Mother of Peace

Author: Hak Ja Han Moon

Publisher:

Published: 2020-07

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780960103119

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Discover the untold story of Hak Ja Han Moon, the North Korean village girl who is now known to millions as the Mother of Peace. Her heart-wrenching story reveals details of a war-torn childhood and trials of faith as she and her late husband, Rev. Sun Myung Moon, built a vast and still-growing international movement capable of fulfilling God's will for peace in the 21st century.A major milestone of her life, described in never-told-before detail, was her marriage in 1960, at age 17, to the charismatic Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon. For the next 52 years, she joined him in the daunting task of building a global interfaith movement to fulfill God's will for peace in the 21st century.Mother Moon's journey as a religious woman leader is breathtaking: Born in Japanese-occupied Korea in 1943, she spent her early life in nature so she could commune with God. War forced her to flee south with her mother and grandmother; they crossed the Han River Bridge minutes before it was blown up. Later, she walked and worked side-by-side with Father Moon, one of history's most energetic and visionary men. They visited every corner of the earth and, despite relentless persecution, met with world leaders, including Mikhail Gorbachev and Kim Il Sung, to bring God's message for them.During this time, she bore 14 children and buried four. She stood with Father Moon for hours as they officiated at Marriage Blessing Ceremonies for hundreds of thousands of couples. Together, they launched hundreds of organizations and businesses to serve youth, family and peacemaking.Since Father Moon's passing in 2012, Mother Moon has shouldered the leadership of their still-growing movement. She has led "Peace Starts With Me" rallies in six continents and plans to bring Blessing Ceremonies to all people.


Quitting Church

Quitting Church

Author: Julia Duin

Publisher: Rosetta Books

Published: 2017-03-08

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 1625391714

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“Every pastor should read this. . . . Every believer who has ever despaired of church, been tempted to quit, or struggled with guilt over leaving should, too” (Rod Dreher). Americans still believe in God, but they are leaving the church in record numbers. Why are the faithful fleeing? Julia Duin, a veteran journalist and a Christian, has collected the research and added insights from interviews with disillusioned followers, as well as from her own story. In this engrossing account of churches in decline, Duin visits numerous churches and explores a number of factors underlying the social shift away from church: irrelevant teaching, the neglect of singles, the marginalization of women, and a lack of authentic spiritual power. She also journeys into house churches and emergent congregations. Duin’s careful analysis is sure to help church leaders and churchgoers examine how they might better serve their communities and create inviting spiritual homes for people of all kinds. “Engaging . . . as religion editor for the Washington Times, [Duin] is in her element marshaling statistics, interviewing authors and clergy, and commenting on the trend of faithful evangelicals who increasingly vote with their feet by leaving their churches.” —Publishers Weekly


Teen People of the Bible

Teen People of the Bible

Author: Daniel Darling

Publisher: New Hope Publishers

Published: 2015-07-06

Total Pages: 327

ISBN-13: 1596699477

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God sees the real you. He knows you. And He wants to do thinks with your life you never dreamed possible! Throughout Scripture, extraordinary tales of real people give us examples of how to live- and how not to live. Many of these true stories are about people who are younger than you'd imagine. In Teen People of the Bible, you'll investigate these stories- some good and some bad- all with real consequences. Now in an updated, easy-to-use size, Teen People of the Bible offers a new introduction, new resources, and an online tool for sharing God's plan of salvation.


PTL

PTL

Author: John H. Wigger

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 449

ISBN-13: 0199379718

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PTL traces the lives of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, from humble beginnings to wealth, fame, and eventual disgrace after revelations of a sex scandal and massive financial mismanagement.


Pastoral Record

Pastoral Record

Author: Abingdon Press

Publisher:

Published: 1984-08

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 9780687301416

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History of pastor's ministry in one place.


Spiritual Kaizen

Spiritual Kaizen

Author: Grant Hagiya

Publisher: Abingdon Press

Published: 2013-02-01

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 1426771320

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“Kaizen” is a Japanese word that translates roughly, “to change or correct for the better.” What are the traits, qualities and characteristics of effective clergy? Is it possible to transform an average local church pastor into a highly effective and growth-oriented pastor? Leadership is not defined at birth. All of us can grow and develop into more effective leaders and we can do this at any time during our careers. In Spiritual Kaizen, Grant Hagiya works from the best secular and ecclesial models of leadership, comparing and contrasting the two, in order to draw out the best leadership practices available for current and future leaders of the church.