Nelson's Guide to Denominations

Nelson's Guide to Denominations

Author: J. Gordon Melton

Publisher: Nelson Reference & Electronic Publishing

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 634

ISBN-13:

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This comprehensive guide provides essential historical and contact information on over 800 Protestant and Catholic churches, ecumenical and cooperative associations, and para-church organizations in the U.S. and Canada.


Nelson's Illustrated Guide to Religions

Nelson's Illustrated Guide to Religions

Author: James A. Beverley

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 2009-05-17

Total Pages: 711

ISBN-13: 1418577464

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A comprehensive introduction to the religions of the world analyzed from a Christian perspective Nelson's Illustrated Guide to Religions covers more than 200 religions, sects, and cults, most of them ones the reader might encounter on any given day. It is the most complete and up-to-date Christian guide to world religions. Perfect for the student as well as the layperson. Written by leading expert in religions, James A. Beverley.


Engage

Engage

Author: Nelson Searcy

Publisher: Baker Books

Published: 2011-10-01

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1441234314

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No matter how great Sunday's worship service was, there's always another Sunday lurking at the end of the next week that must be planned. Church leaders often fall into ruts, working on automatic pilot just trying to get things together, which does not allow for much creativity or focus on designing services that lead to transformation for those involved in them. Engage is a step-by-step, stress-free guide to planning worship services that allow for and foster true life change. Comprehensive in scope, Engage provides teaching pastors, worship leaders, and volunteers with the tools they need to work together to develop and implement a worship planning system that improves communication, enhances creativity, and honors Jesus every week.


Launch

Launch

Author: Nelson Searcy

Publisher: Baker Books

Published: 2017-02-28

Total Pages: 150

ISBN-13: 1493406841

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Starting a church from scratch? Start here! Launch offers specific strategies for beginning a church with no members, no money, and no staff. Readers get clear, practical how-to strategies for quickly raising funds, creating a team, planning services, effective evangelism, and rapidly developing a growing membership. Specific advice is included for reaching that often difficult-to-target demographic, the 20- to 40-year-old. Now thoroughly revised and expanded to keep up with the ever-changing landscape of church planting.


A Book of Prayers

A Book of Prayers

Author: Arthur A. R. Nelson

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2012-11-21

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 0830859888

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In the spirit of the Book of Common Prayer, Art Nelson provides a new collection of public and private prayers for individuals and communities. With prayers for the quiet things of the spirit and prayers for far-reaching global problems, this guide will help you attend to the many seasons and occasions of life that leave us grasping for words.


The Concise Guide to Today's Religions and Spirituality

The Concise Guide to Today's Religions and Spirituality

Author: James K. Walker

Publisher: Harvest House Publishers

Published: 2007-04-01

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 0736920110

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Biblical, evangelical, and orthodox, The Concise Guide to Today's Religions and Spirituality supplies readers with a comprehensive, A-to-Z information source. Supported by the trustworthy research of Watchman Fellowship and its president, James Walker, its thousands of entries give the basics needed to evaluate spiritual belief systems, movements, and phenomena—Christian, quasi-Christian, and non-Christian—and the people connected with them. Definitions, descriptions, and cross references pack the maximum useful information into concise form, as in these examples: Adler, Margo: A witch affiliated with the Covenant of the Goddess, the second-largest coven in the United States. Adler wrote the highly influential book Drawing Down the Moon. See GODDESS, WICCA. Bioenergy: NEW AGE practice of healing, in which life-energy is balanced by opening blocked meridians. See HOLISTIC HEALING. A great resource for individuals—parents, church leaders, counselors, friends who want to give sound advice—as well as for study groups and church libraries.


The Renegade Pastor

The Renegade Pastor

Author: Nelson Searcy

Publisher: Gospel Light Publications

Published: 2013-09-03

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 0830767231

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Break out of the trap of average and pursue God’s best for your ministry. The average church in America is declining by 9% every year, behind on budget and unable to move forward with the kingdom plans God has in store. The average pastor is stressed out and struggling to maintain healthy relationships and life balance. But while the cycle of average is strong, there is a way to overcome its pull and step into a life of impact and excellence. Drawing from Nelson Searcy’s decades of ministry experience, The Renegade Pastor is a relevant, step-by-step resource for church leaders who are ready to break out of the trap of average and step up in surrender to the pursuit of God’s best for his or her life and work. Addresses issues of personal and professional growth including: Managing Stress Controlling Emotions Dealing with Criticism Setting Godly Goals Planning with Purpose Establishing Healthy Friendships Developing Strong Church Systems Personally Honoring the Sabbath Becoming a Better Spouse and Parent


Religions A to Z

Religions A to Z

Author: James A. Beverley

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781418505738

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"A guide to 100 influential religious movements"--Cover.