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Issue #278
9/27/2006
My gift to you
by Rick Warren
I believe pastors – and the local churches they lead – are literally changing the world. I want to do anything I can to help. One way I’m going to do that is by offering free sermons on a regular basis on Pastors.com. Here's why I'm doing it. [more]
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‘Unpacking’ a ministry to disabled persons
by Joni Eareckson Tada

Joni Eareckson Tada says that God wants to bless your church through how you minister to the disabled in your community. Not sure how to prepare yourself and those you lead for this kind of ministry? Tada offers a handful of suggestions to help you get started in this often-overlooked ministry. [more]

Changing the Face of Hunger
Tony Hall (W Publishing Group, 2006)  

Nearly 20 years ago, a trip to Ethiopia by former U.S. congressman Tony Hall changed his life – and his faith – forever. The Democrat from Ohio has spent the last two decades building bridges between conservatives, liberals, politicians, and people of faith in an effort to help the hungry in some of the most impoverished countries in the world. In this book, he writes about how alleviating hunger has become a faith-filled passion over the last two decades and how God is bringing people together across the political spectrum to work on the issue.

 
   


"Burning the candle at both ends is not very bright!" - Rick Warren



"I will bless you … and you will be a blessing to others." - Gen. 12:2 (NCV)

"Sound leadership has a moral foundation. " - Pr. 16:12 (MSG)


Joni & Friends International Disability Center - Joni Eareckson Tada started this ministry in 1979 to communicate the Gospel and equip Christ-honoring churches worldwide to evangelize and disciple people affected by disabilities. Visit the site for information about how your church can minister more effectively to the disabled in your community.
Pastor Rick articles in the Orange County Register - The Orange County Register is in the midst of a special 20-part series on Pastor Rick and Saddleback Church. The articles cover a variety of topics including how Saddleback started, the church's growth, The Purpose Driven Life, and the P.E.A.C.E. Plan.
Urbana 2006 (Dec. 27-31) - There's still time for students in your church to sign up for Urbana 2006 in St. Louis. The 60-year-old conference is expecting 25,000 students to attend this year's triennial event, Dec.27-31.
Free missions video - If you're looking for a video to set the mood during a special service focused on missions, this free video may be a good fit. The video is offered in a variety of formats and sizes.
Free online Bible study tools - On this site, you'll find dictionaries (including Greek and Hebrew), commentaries, sermons illustrations, a variety of Bible translations, and more. And it's all for free.


Saddleback members persist in HIV/AIDS ministry - Manda Gibson

Designing worship services that hit your target - Nancy Beach

Five promises essential to a great marriage - Manda Gibson

Special needs ministry experts offer advice on difficult ministry - Rheta Murry

Despite disability, California woman uses PDL to minister to youth halfway around the world - Rheta Murry

Pastors need to teach about worldview - Bayard Taylor

Texas church culminates 40-day campaign with community-wide celebration for public servants - Rheta Murry

Preaching the paradoxes of faith - Steven James

NBC accused of double standard for Madonna crucifixion & 'VeggieTales' - Erin Roach

Escaping the stress trap (conclusion) - Mary Southerland


"People don't want to experience church. They want to experience God's presence." - Jim L. Wilson, Future Church (Broadman & Holman, 2004)

"I have heard it said, 'God didn't die for frogs. So he was responding to our value as humans.' This turns grace on its head. We are worse off than frogs. They have not sinned. They have not rebelled and treated God with the contempt of being inconsequential in their lives. God did not have to die for frogs. They aren't bad enough. We are. Our debt is so great, only a divine sacrifice could pay for it."  - John Piper, The Passion of Jesus Christ (Crossway, 2004)

Almost 50 million people in the United States have some form of disability. They represent 19.7 percent of the country's population over the age of 5. - Source: 2000 U.S. Census

"I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish small tasks as if they were great and noble." - Helen Keller

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