The Conspiracy chronicles the monumental struggles of an innocent priest, Monsignor William McCarthy, falsely accused in 2003 of molesting two young sisters more than 23 years earlier. On the eve of his retirement from a stellar career as a priest and pastor, for the next five tortuous years, he was the victim of an anonymous complaint that was accepted as true by his bishop and friend of 40 years. Share his travails and see how ones faith can overcome...

Key Traits of a Healthy Church to Develop within the Local Body What is an ideal church, and how can you tell? How does it look different from other churches? More importantly, how does it act differently, especially in society? Many of us aren't sure how to answer those questions, even though we probably have some preconceived ideas. This book answers those questions and many more. Author Mark Dever seeks to help believers recognize the key characteristics...

The Multiplying Church is a primer for pastors and lay leaders involved in, or wanting to learn about, the church multiplication groundswell in North America. It shows how multiplying churches should be a natural, regular function of every church to reach the 70 percent of Americans who have no meaningful church relationship. Detailing the stories and guiding principles of this dramatic growth, this guide offers insight on: • Why churches are multiplying...

For: • Individual use • Group training • Includes instrumentalist survey and worship planning checklist Worship is a slice of eternity that Christians can participate in on earth, and nothing can facilitate our experience of worship like music. This wise, concise guidebook will help you harness your God-given musical talent as a gift to the body of Christ, in a way that brings joy to both God's heart and yours. Serving in Your Church...

Iglesia y palabras desafía la asunción acrítica de las palabras, explorando cómo el uso del lenguaje en la Iglesia, lejos de ser necesario o real, refleja una comunidad ansiosa y hiperidealista. A través de un análisis crítico, el autor aboga por cuestionar la influencia de las palabras y, en última instancia, destaca que el elemento central del Cuerpo de Cristo, la Iglesia, trasciende el lenguaje, centrándose en el amor bíblico que va más...

For Individual use or Group training (Photocopyable) resources include: • Job descriptions • Caregiver interview form • Staff evaluation survey • Guidelines for nursery us • Information card • Incident report form A well-run nursery is a tremendous asset to a church. The responsibilities are demanding, but with prayer, patience, and commitment, you can minimize the frustrations and maximize the difference you make in the lives of children...

While church discipline is never easy, it is sometimes a necessary, albeit painful, part of the Christian life. This helpful study guide tackles the difficult topic in six chapters designed to focus discussion on the interpretation and application of biblical texts. Groups will work through questions as they discover the role of church discipline, seeing and practicing it in a gracious and loving way. A series of ten 6–7 week studies covering the...

To many others Asia Minor is a little known country, and these unpretentious sketches may, it is hoped, help to a realization of the interest of Asia Minor and of its importance in the early history of the Church.

Obra que pretende mostrar que sólo podemos llegar a la plenitud humana y a gozar de la alegría de vivir cuando aprendemos a amar la vida, a los dem*s, la naturaleza y a Dios.

Tales of demise and decline have come to characterize news on the state of religion and congregations in America. In “The Postindustrial Promise”, author Anthony Healy finds that the changes in religious life and among congregations are being misunderstood. Instead of seeing the changes as the result of the presumed aspects of postmodern life-individualism, the collapse of social groups, and the scrapping of tradition-Healy sees what has occurred...