Issue #358
8/6/2008
The seven pillars that make P.E.A.C.E.
by Rick Warren
For the last century, the church has handed over much of its role in fighting the world’s giant problems to para-church organizations, mission boards, and mission organizations. In doing so, we’ve excused most of our members from participating in the five things Jesus did while he was on earth. The P.E.A.C.E. Plan offers a fresh approach. In this issue, we’ll look at the seven pillars of P.E.A.C.E. that make it unique. [more]
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Pastoral leadership: the pastor as seer
by E. Glenn Wagner

As pastors, we want to partner with God to prepare others for works of service. This takes a lot of time and patience, and a willingness to see people in our congregation and understand what they are going through. In this issue, E. Glenn Wagner offers insight on ways of seeing and responding to your flock that will make you a more effective pastor. [more]


Compelled by Love
Ed Stetzer and Philip Nation (New Hope, 2008)  

Sometimes even those who’ve given their lives to serve God can forget why. Ed Stetzer and Philip Nation’s new book can help reawaken the true reason for your calling. Stetzer and Nation focus on love and the key part it plays in fulfilling the mission of God in the world. Pastor Rick says, “This is a great tool to help your church learn how and why we should live compelled by love. God calls us to nothing less.”

 
   


"You were never meant to live your life in a vacuum. In fact, you cannot fulfill your life’s purpose by yourself. You need other people’s help, and they need yours. We’re better together." - Rick Warren



"Christ himself has brought peace to us. He united Jews and Gentiles into one people when, in his own body    on the cross, he broke down the wall of hostility that separated us. He did this by ending the system of law    with its commandments and regulations. He made peace between Jews and Gentiles by creating in himself one new people from the two groups. Together as one body, Christ reconciled both groups to God by means of his death on the cross, and our hostility toward each other was put to death." - Ephesians 2:14-16 ()



Saddleback Civil Forum - Pastor Rick will interview Senators Barack Obama and John McCain in their first joint appearance of the presidential campaign at 5:00 p.m. PST on August 16. Click on the link above to learn more.
A New Earth, An Old Deception - If you have church members or friends who have been deceived by spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle, this site provides some apologetic help on the matter by Christian author Richard Abanes.
Ministry Marketing Coach - You’ll find helpful marketing advice for your church on this site. Right now on the site you’ll also find generational profiles on Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Millennials designed to help you minister more effectively to those generations.
National polls - You can find polls on a variety of subjects on this site, including current political figures and social issues.
“Fireproof” your marriage - Check out the new movie on marriage from the church that put together last year’s surprise hit, “Facing the Giants.” Kirk Cameron stars in “Fireproof,” and you can check out a trailer on this site.
Pastors.com blogs - On the brand new Pastors.com site, you can start your own blog or check out the blogs of other pastors.


Ten vital steps in developing your small group ministry - Cheryl Shireman

Developing multi-family small groups in your church - Rick Bradford

Prominent missiologist identifies biggest trend in global mission - Michelle A. Vu

Fresh ideas for celebrating your church’s anniversary - Diana Davis

Sheep and the shepherd: part two - Mary Southerland



“Dreams are extremely important. You can’t do it unless you imagine it.” - George Lucas

“One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar.” - Helen Keller

“Truth demands confrontation – loving confrontation, but confrontation nevertheless.” - Francis Schaeffer

One half of U.S. adults (98 million people) have participated in “adventure” trips in the last five years. This number includes 31 million adults engaged in hard adventure activities, such as whitewater rafting, scuba diving, and mountain biking. Americans who were single, young, and employed were the most likely to take adventure trips. - (Source: Adventure Travel Report)

“The Bible knows nothing of solitary religion.” - John Wesley

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