E3 - Effective, Empowering Elders - 1889638560

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{"id":13102150795,"title":"Sticky Teams - 9780310324645","handle":"sticky-teams-9780310324645","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eBook Snapshot\u003c\/b\u003e\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003eWhen church board meetings turn contentious, what's a pastor to do? \r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLarry Osborne exposes the hidden roadblocks, structures, and goofy thinking that sabotage the health and harmony of even the best intentioned ministry teams\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHe shows what it takes to get a leadership board, ministry team, and an entire congregation headed in the same direction\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eDescription: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nServing as a church leader can be a tough assignment. Whatever your role, odds are you've known your share of the frustration, conflict, and disillusionment that comes with silly turf battles, conflicting vision, and marathon meetings.\r\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\r\nNo doubt, you've asked yourself, \"How did it get this way?\"\r\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\r\nWith practical and accessible wisdom, Larry Osborne explains how it got this way. He exposes the hidden roadblocks, structures, and goofy thinking that sabotage even the best intentioned teams. Then with time tested and proven strategies he shows what it takes to get (and keep) a board, staff, and congregation on the same page.\r\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\r\nWhatever your situation; from start-up phase, to mid-sized, to megachurch, Osborne has been there. As the pastor of North Coast Church he's walked his board, staff, and congregation through the process. 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{"id":13103903947,"title":"Appearing Before the Council - 9780911802955","handle":"appearing-before-the-council-9780911802955","description":"\u003cp\u003eClick \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B009PFMAD6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHERE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for Kindle Verson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Guide for Effective Pastoral Evaluations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEndorsements for \u003ci\u003eAppearing Before the Council:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"As a pastor, I dreaded evaluation. Too often it missed the mark and failed to help my ministry. Using a simple narrative, Steve Musser unveils four distinct approaches to pastoral evaluation that are filled with great insight and practical guidelines. This book should become must-reading for any board seeking to make pastoral evaluation more effective.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Dr. Kevin E. Richardson, Executive Director, Eastern Regional Conference, Churches of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Dr. Musser addresses an explosive subject with the sensitivity, clarity and practicality that only someone who has been on both sides of an evaluation can write about!! \u003cbr\u003e I highly recommend it to every Pastor and Church Board!\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Dr. Anthony Balsamo, Senior Pastor, Integrity Christian Fellowship Church, Yaphank, Long Island, NY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Steve Musser has done a huge service to the church by providing an evaluation approach that is principled and adaptable. 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{"id":1357555433550,"title":"Leadership Difference","handle":"leadership-difference","description":"\u003cspan\u003eHave you ever felt like you weren’t fully equipped for your leadership role? Like you needed a bit more practical guidance in the “what-to-dos” of ministry? Effective ministry leadership begins with learning the Bible and theology, but we can also learn practical skills from others who have gone before us. If you are running up against barriers that aren’t specifically theological but are more about how to lead people and get along with them as you work together, The Leadership Difference is for you. The Leadership Difference focuses specifically on key leadership skills you need to be effective as a leader. Whether you are leading a church, a team, or a small group, skills and strategies like these will result in lightening your own load, developing the skills of others, and getting the job done effectively.\u003c\/span\u003e","published_at":"2018-05-30T13:53:21-05:00","created_at":"2018-05-30T13:53:36-05:00","vendor":"Logan Leadership","type":"","tags":[],"price":1499,"price_min":1499,"price_max":1499,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":1499,"compare_at_price_min":1499,"compare_at_price_max":1499,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":12346219233358,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9781944955403","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Leadership Difference","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1499,"weight":454,"compare_at_price":1499,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":null,"inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"9781944955403"}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2110\/3579\/products\/51GOhgiQlKL.jpg?v=1527706418"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2110\/3579\/products\/51GOhgiQlKL.jpg?v=1527706418","options":["Title"],"content":"\u003cspan\u003eHave you ever felt like you weren’t fully equipped for your leadership role? Like you needed a bit more practical guidance in the “what-to-dos” of ministry? Effective ministry leadership begins with learning the Bible and theology, but we can also learn practical skills from others who have gone before us. If you are running up against barriers that aren’t specifically theological but are more about how to lead people and get along with them as you work together, The Leadership Difference is for you. The Leadership Difference focuses specifically on key leadership skills you need to be effective as a leader. Whether you are leading a church, a team, or a small group, skills and strategies like these will result in lightening your own load, developing the skills of others, and getting the job done effectively.\u003c\/span\u003e"}

{"id":1346658697294,"title":"Lead Like a Shepherd - The Secret to Leading Well","handle":"lead-like-a-shepherd-the-secret-to-leading-well","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePastor, author, and leadership consultant unpacks instruction for church leaders found in 1 Peter 5:1-4 where they are exhorted to shepherd the flock among them.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome instruction is timeless. Regardless of the age in which we live, certain instruction carries no expiration on its relevance. Pastor, author, and leadership consultant, Larry Osborne has discovered this to be the case with instruction on how to be a good leader. The best, most practical advice comes from the Bible, and in particular, 1 Peter 5:1-4. 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It takes church leaders through the development of a vision for ministry, recruitment of elders to carry out that vision, and specific, biblical training to intentionally develop elders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"A skillfully designed resource for pastors and church leaders who are serious about developing the next generation of church leaders for their congregations. With its focus on vision, training, discipling, and selection, this thoughtful handbook provides invaluable guidance for the formation of faithful leaders.\"--\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid S. Dockery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, president, Trinity International University \/ Trinity Evangelical Divinity School\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreg R. Scharf\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis professor emeritus of homiletics and pastoral theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePrepared to Preach\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eRelational Preaching\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eLet the Earth Hear His Voice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. He is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society and is a past president of the Evangelical Homiletics Society.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eArthur Kok\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is director of training for the Orchard Network, where he trains lay ministry leaders and equips future pastors, church planters, and missionaries. He previously served in China and Singapore, where he focused on training next-generation Christian leaders.\u003c\/span\u003e"}

{"id":1416349646926,"title":"Adoptive Church - Creating an Environment Where Emerging Generations Belong","handle":"adoptive-church-creating-an-environment-where-emerging-generations-belong","description":"\u003cp\u003eBy Chap Clark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeens and emerging adults don't feel at home in the church because they are not fully included in the church body. How can congregations nurture young adults, welcome them as siblings into God's household, and empower them to become fully embedded contributors within and to their faith community?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntegrating the latest research on adolescent faith and young adult ministry for the local church, this book presents a new way of thinking about youth ministry. Chap Clark offers today's youth leaders highly practical principles based on his extensive experience, showing how they can implement a sustainable youth ministry program in their local church. He presents the adoptive youth ministry model as a way to help congregations see youth ministry as a bridge to inclusion, participation, and contribution in the body of Christ. Clark's comprehensive plan for designing and implementing youth ministry shows churches how to intentionally welcome young people and create an environment where they belong.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Series\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe Youth, Family, and Culture series examines the broad categories involved in studying and caring for the needs of the young and is dedicated to the preparation and vocational strengthening of those who are committed to the spiritual development of adolescents.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eForeword\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSteven Argue\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eWelcome to the Adoptive Church\u003cbr\u003e1. 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Clark's comprehensive plan for designing and implementing youth ministry shows churches how to intentionally welcome young people and create an environment where they belong.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Series\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe Youth, Family, and Culture series examines the broad categories involved in studying and caring for the needs of the young and is dedicated to the preparation and vocational strengthening of those who are committed to the spiritual development of adolescents.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eForeword\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSteven Argue\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eWelcome to the Adoptive Church\u003cbr\u003e1. Creating an Adoptive Youth Ministry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: The Goal of an Adoptive Church\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e2. Adoptive Youth Ministry: From Me to Us\u003cbr\u003e3. 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