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Issue #354
6/11/2008
The five stages of renewal in the local church
by Rick Warren
A great spiritual awakening is on the horizon. Will your church be a part of it? I believe God is preparing the church for another reformation. The first reformation focused on what the church believed; this one will focus on what it does. In this issue we’ll look at the five renewals that will precede this movement in your church. [more]
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How to inspire generosity in a struggling economy
by Dr. Brian Kluth

If you’ve seen the news lately, you probably know that Christian giving is in decline and that churches are beginning to cut programs and staff. What can you do to help overcome the downward giving trends at your church? In this issue, Dr. Brian Kluth offers five recommendations based on training seminars he’s done with thousands of pastors and church leaders across the United States and around the world. [more]

The Complete Evangelism Guidebook: Expert Advice on Reaching Others for Christ
Scott Dawson, editor (Baker, 2008, 2nd edition)  

The new edition of this book that comes out next month includes expert evangelism advice from Christian leaders like Rick Warren, Luis Palau, and Josh McDowell. It offers wisdom on sharing Christ with people from a wide variety of backgrounds – including those from different religions, ethnic groups, and ages. You’ll also find insightful help on a variety of different ways to share your faith. It’ll be a great book to point your congregation toward as you equip them to reach people in their circle   of influence.

 
   


"I am proud to be a friend of sinners. You can be friends with people without agreeing with everything they say and do." - Rick Warren


"We never become discouraged. Even though our physical being is gradually decaying, yet our spiritual being is being renewed day after day." - 2 Corinthians 4:16 (TEV)


Purpose Driven Youth Ministry Student Leadership Conference - Take your students to the next level. Help them achieve God’s purpose for their lives through this conference at Saddleback Church, July 15 to 18.
Youth ministry resource sharing - Looking for large group messages, games, and administration tools for your youth group? Check out these free tools provided by members of the Purpose Driven Youth Ministry Community.
Love Focused: help with parenting, relationships, ministry, and more - Love Focused, the new book by Bob and Judy Hughes, is based on 30 years of research with thousands of people about what really helps people change and succeed in life. The book and study guide are available on their Website along with quantity discounts and special offers.
Rockbridge Seminary - Want ministry training right in your own home? Check out Rockbridge Seminary, the world’s first fully online, fully purpose driven seminary. Pastor Rick strongly endorses this seminary.
Create your own Wiki-site - Use Wiki technology to create your own site that anyone can edit. In fact, you can use it to create a Website for your church and limit who can edit it to members or staff.
Kay Warren: Talk and Walk - Check out Kay Warren’s ChristianityToday.com article on her recent ministry trip to the Ukraine.


Ten killers of genuine community - Pete Scazzero

Pastor finds path to P.E.A.C.E. at Purpose Driven Network summit - Mike Madding

How to prepare now for a successful small groups launch this fall - Mark Howell

Extraordinary communication, part six: aim for God’s pleasure in preaching - Glenn Wagner

Making marriage work: part one - Mary Southerland

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