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Issue #377
4/29/2009

How to minister during a personal crisis
by Rick Warren

Whether it’s a struggling marriage, a job loss, a death in the family, or something else, you and your church family must be ready to meet the needs of those in crisis. How do you do it? In this issue, we’ll look at six crucial ways. [more]

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	Celebrate Recovery Kit The Purpose Driven Church Conference on DVD

An alternative way to strategic planning
by Dave Gibbons

While the gospel stays the same, “solutions” to our problems constantly change. So how do we lead our churches into the future? How do we come up with plans that align with God’s heart and the unique sub-cultures of our communities? In this issue, Dave Gibbons shows us that in today’s “third culture” world, the questions are the answers. [more]

The New Testament in Antiquity
Gary M. Burge, Lynn H. Cohick, and Gene L. Green (Zondervan 2009)
This survey of the New Testament presents an accessible yet challenging text for readers. The authors bring together decades of teaching, international experience, research, and enthusiasm to make the New Testament come alive in its historical and cultural contexts. Throughout the book there are nearly 500 photos, charts, maps, drawings, and other features to help illuminate the material and promote discussion. If you’re looking for fresh insights into the New Testament, this is a great addition to your library.

"People don’t care how much we know until they know how much we care." - Rick Warren

"Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep." - Romans 12:15 (NLT)

"For he has not despised or distained the suffering of the afflicted one; he has not hidden his face from him but has listened to his cry for help." - Psalm 22:24 (NIV)

Travelujah - If you’re planning a trip to the Holy Land, this site can be great for background. Designed as a social networking site for would-be spiritual pilgrims, you can find info and prices for a whole selection of biblical sites in the Middle East (not just Israel). It’s in the beta stage now, but the idea is for it to be a place where travelers can connect while planning their trips.
How to establish financial review practices in your church - Here are 10 tips to help your church with its financial review practice. An included PDF file describes each of those 10 tips.
The National Archives Experience - Produced by the U.S. National Archives, the Digital Vault is a unique Website that allows you to electronically view tons of historical documents on a variety of topics. These documents are displayed in a “mental map” format that allows you to view similar documents easily. Even if you’re not into history, the innovative design is worth the visit.
Craig Groeschel’s blog - Craig Groeschel has a great blog for those in ministry. Regularly updated, this blog hits both personal and professional issues for those in ministry.
The Most Loving Place in Town - With some concern about church closings and lower attendance, this new book by Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges might be the helping hand some church leaders need to rekindle their passion for God and watch it transform their community. The authors’ intent is to present a compelling story with practical truth that shows readers step-by-step how to infuse love into their lives and churches.

If I only had time - Warren Wiersbe

Balancing God’s heart for our homes and for our world - Ann Dunagan

Skimming – part one - Pete Scazzero

The power of patience - Mary Southerland

“Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.” - Anaïs Nin, Diary entry, March 1937

“You can make more friends in a month by being interested in them than in 10 years by trying to get them interested in you.” - Charles Allen

“Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the men of old; seek what they sought.” - Matsuo Basho

“I do not object to people looking at their watches when I am speaking. But I strongly object when they start shaking them to make sure they are still going.” - William Norman Birkett

“There are no crown-wearers in heaven who were not cross-bearers here below.” - Charles Haddon Spurgeon

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