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Issue #356
7/9/2008
The purpose of preaching
by Rick Warren
You have the most important task on the planet when you share God’s Word with people each week. Nothing will influence your church more. Unfortunately, many classically trained pastors only teach the interpretation of the Word and don’t teach their congregations how to apply it. In this issue, we’ll uncover the true purpose of preaching: to transform lives. [more]
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How to start more small groups quickly
by Ron Wilbur

It’s one thing to have a church with small groups; it’s another thing to have a church of small groups. In this issue, Ron Wilbur, Saddleback’s director of small group operations, explains how a few simple strategies can help you remove barriers to creating new small groups at your church. [more]

The Multiplying Church
Bob Roberts (Zondervan, 2008)  

If we’re going to reach the vast numbers of unchurched people in the United States, our churches have to re-learn what growing Christian movements around the world are putting into practice everyday – church multiplication. Bob Roberts of NorthWood Church outside of Fort Worth, Texas, has become a recognized expert on the subject. In this book he shares what they’ve learned about starting churches with the kind of DNA it takes to multiply churches. It’s a great        book for any church leader with a passion for planting churches.

 
   


"Whether the Word of God is between two pieces of leather, or on a piece of paper, or up on a video screen, it’s still the Word of God and it’s powerful." - Rick Warren


"Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up." - Deuteronomy 11:18-19 (NIV)


Tim Stevens: Leadingsmart.com - Granger Church Executive Pastor Tim Stevens blogs about ministry, culture, what he’s learning and more on his site. Currently on the front page, you’ll find a great blog entry on tips for others interested in getting started           with blogging.
Encouragingmusic.com - This is the Website for Rick Muchow, Saddleback’s longtime worship leader, where you can find his music, a list of songs played last weekend at Saddleback, and helpful tips for worship leaders. Also on the site, you can buy Rick’s new CD, More Than Music, and download a free song from the album.
Online Study Bible - Create your own online study Bible. On this site you can keep your notes, highlight sections of Scripture, and look at several Bibles at the same time. All of your notes are available anytime you can get online.
The P.E.A.C.E. Plan - Find out more about the P.E.A.C.E. Plan that Saddleback has been piloting for the last few years. You can also find P.E.A.C.E. mission trip opportunities on this site.
Security insights against shooters - With a few high-profile church shootings in recent years, we all need to be prepared for a worst-case scenario. This article, written by a San Diego police lieutenant, provides practical and proactive help.
Affordable, easy-to-use Website builder - If you want help building a site, giving your site a facelift, or managing content, check out SnapShot Web. They are offering a 45-day free trial and waiving the $99 activation fee for Toolbox subscribers.


Using the Internet to reach your community and beyond - Mike Duggan and Nick Zerwas

Do you sometimes wonder if you’re really called? - E. Glenn Wagner

Transitional pastor guides church in storm - Sharon Mager

Passion, purpose, and excitement fill One Minute Manager’s life - Ronald E. Keener

Making marriage work: part three - Mary Southerland


“Only if your God can say things that outrage you and make you struggle (as in a real friendship or marriage) will you know that you have gotten a hold of a real God and not a figment of your imagination.” - Tim Keller, Belief in God in an Age of Skepticism (Dutton Adult, 2008)

According to a recent survey by Lifeway Research, 31 percent of Protestant church goers believe salvation can be found outside of Christianity. - (Source: Baptist Press, June 28, 2008)

“Some things are true whether you believe in them     or not.” - the character of Seth in the movie ^z1City of Angels^z1 (1998)

Church attendance in England is declining so quickly that within a generation more people in the country will attend a mosque than a church. - (Source: The Times of London, May 8, 2008)

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