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Issue #304
3/28/2007
Motivating yourself for ministry (Part 1)
by Rick Warren
I never try to motivate other people. I only worry about motivating myself. When I’m motivated, I know others will catch my enthusiasm. Here are a few of the ways I motivate myself for ministry. [more]
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Living a resurrected life
by Erich Bridges

We can hardly imagine what God can do through ordinary people who've committed everything to him. Buck Holloway exemplifies this truth. His story may provide some good insights for your Easter message. [more]

Stripped: Uncensored Grace on the Streets of Vegas
Jud Wilhite & Bill Taaffe (Multnomah, 2007)  

This book takes you inside what God is doing through a purpose driven church in Las Vegas. Throughout the book, you'll find stories of exotic dancers, gaming professionals, a Flying Elvis, an American Idol contestant, and others who came to faith in Christ at Las Vegas' Central Christian Church and now are leading others to faith in him. It's a story first and foremost about God's amazing grace. It'll encourage you to open your heart and your church doors to everyone in your community – no matter what their background is.

 
   


"There is no one way to grow a church! It takes all kinds of churches to reach all kinds of people. If you’re getting the job done – lives are being changed, then I like the way you’re doing it, whether or not it’s my style of ministry." - Rick Warren


"Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor." - Romans 12:10 (NASB)


2007 Celebrate Recovery Summit, Aug. 15-17 - You can now sign up for this year's Celebrate Recovery Summit. Whether your church has a Celebrate Recovery program or you just want to check it out, this conference has something for everyone.
The Bible Literacy Project - This past week Time magazine featured an article on a movement to get the Bible taught in public schools. The Bible Literacy Project is one of the organizations spearheading the movement with the book, The Bible and Its Influence. Their Web site has information about getting involved in the movement. You can also find the recent Time article.
Does Rick Warren market the Gospel? - Should Christians “market the Gospel”? This blog entry, by a Saddleback staff member, answers this common criticism of Rick Warren. It can also help you answer this criticism in your own church context.
Spiritual help for March Madness - With basketball fans in your congregation right in the middle of college basketball's Final Four this weekend, it may be a great time to pull out a sermon illustration from the hardwood. This site has all kinds of testimonies from college and pro basketball athletes and coaches who are committed followers of Jesus.
Ask Rick Muchow: Using music to reach people this Easter - In a recent column on his Web site, Rick Muchow shares some tips on using music evangelistically this Easter.


Churches needed to address malaria - Staff

Battling hunger should unite all Christians - Tony Hall

Helping the poor find better jobs - Kevin Blue

Are you ready for a spiritual awakening? - Claude King

Missouri church disciples kids through purpose driven principles - Manda Gibson

Hollywood Prayer Network asking Christians to start praying, stop boycotting - Michael Ireland

Evangelism in a purpose driven church - Gordon MacDonald

The Cross fuels the purpose driven life - Tobin Perry

Dare to be disciplined - Mary Southerland


The Gross Domestic Product of the poorest 48 countries is less than the wealth of the world’s three richest people combined. - Source: Ignacio Ramonet, The Politics of Hunger, Le Monde Diplomatique (on globalissues.org)

In 2005, 12.6 percent of Americans lived below the poverty line. - Source: U.S. Census Bureau

"God wants to roll away your stone as well. He wants you just as free as Jesus is risen – Christ's death and resurrection were for you. God's intent is to so saturate our lives with his life and Spirit that our everyday existence embodies and expresses the victorious and death-conquering resurrection of his son." - Dutch Sheets, Roll Away Your Stone (Bethany House, 2007)

"Courage is fear that has said its prayers." - Dorothy Bernard

"Children spell love with four letters: T-I-M-E." - Max Lucado, Facing Your Giants (W Publishing Group, 2006)

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