Conversation as Ministry:

Conversation as Ministry:
Author: Douglas Purnell
Publisher: The Pilgrim Press
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2003-10-22
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0829820582

Douglas Purnell draws upon his experience as a pastor, counselor, and therapist to give both lay and ordained Christians the resources they need to engage in caregiving conversation; intentionally, deeply, and confidently. In "Conversation as Ministry: Stories and Strategies for Confident Caregiving," Purnell shares his reflections on the nature of pastoral conversation and he presents questions for specific conversations to help people focus on their intentions while engaging in pastoral conversation.

Your Ministry of Conversation

Your Ministry of Conversation
Author: Randy Fujishin
Publisher: Xulon Press
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2008-04
Genre: Cheerfulness
ISBN: 160477911X

God has given each of us the opportunity to speak and listen to all kinds of people everyday of our lives and your conversations can be seen as divine appointments to communicate the love of Jesus. Opportunities to encourage, reframe, support, guide, and even pray for those individuals the Lord brings across your path. This book shares 10 simple ways that Jesus teaches to communicate His love in your conversations. Welcoming others, asking questions, listening, being cheerful, encouraging, thanking, flowing with conflict, forgiving, praying, and sharing Jesus are conversation skills that each one of us needs to practice and improve. This book examines what Jesus taught and did as reported in the Gospels. And His instruction is radically different than that of the world. Learn what Jesus has to say to you about Your Ministry of Conversation and how you can share His love, one conversation at a time. Randy Fujishin is the chair of the Communication Studies Department at West Valley College in Saratoga, California. He is also a marriage and family counselor and occasional Christian conference speaker. Randy holds graduate degrees in both communication studies and clinical psychology. He and his wife, Vicky, are active in their local church and Randy speaks and leads communication workshops at many pastoral and Christian youth conferences in the western United States. Randy is the author of The Natural Speaker, Gifts from the Heart, Creating Communication, Discovering the Leader Within, and Creating Effective Groups. Most important, Randy is a loving husband and dad, and has recently made a solo motorcycle trip across the United States and back on his BMW 1150R. Your Ministry of Conversation is Randy's first Christian book. Hope you enjoy it.

God Conversations

God Conversations
Author: Tania Harris
Publisher: Authentic
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2017
Genre:
ISBN: 9781780781884

How do I know it's God? is one of the most commonly asked questions of new and mature Christians alike, and the aim of God Conversations is to both equip and inspire the reader and show them that hearing the voice of the Spirit is accessible to everyone who chooses to follow Jesus. Most Christians know that God speaks, yet struggle with how to recognise his voice in their everyday lives. What does God's voice sound like? How do we know if what we're hearing is from God? Stories of God talking to his people abound throughout the Bible, but we usually only get the highlights. We read; "And God said to Joseph; 'Go to Egypt'," and then; "Mary and Joseph left for Egypt." We don't get a blow-by-blow description of how God spoke. We don't receive a detailed explanation of how they knew it was God, and we don't get to see what was going on inside their heads as they acted on what they'd heard. In God Conversations, international speaker and pastor Tania Harris shares insights from her own journey about hearing God's voice. You'll get to eavesdrop on some contemporary conversations with God in the light of his communication with the ancient characters of the Bible. Part memoir, part teaching, this unique and creative collection of stories will help you to recognise God's voice when he speaks and how to respond when you do.

The Ministry of Truth

The Ministry of Truth
Author: Dorian Lynskey
Publisher: Anchor
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2019-06-04
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0385544065

"Rich and compelling. . .Lynskey’s account of the reach of 1984 is revelatory.” --George Packer, The Atlantic An authoritative, wide-ranging, and incredibly timely history of 1984--its literary sources, its composition by Orwell, its deep and lasting effect on the Cold War, and its vast influence throughout world culture at every level, from high to pop. 1984 isn't just a novel; it's a key to understanding the modern world. George Orwell's final work is a treasure chest of ideas and memes--Big Brother, the Thought Police, Doublethink, Newspeak, 2+2=5--that gain potency with every year. Particularly in 2016, when the election of Donald Trump made it a bestseller ("Ministry of Alternative Facts," anyone?). Its influence has morphed endlessly into novels (The Handmaid's Tale), films (Brazil), television shows (V for Vendetta), rock albums (Diamond Dogs), commercials (Apple), even reality TV (Big Brother). The Ministry of Truth is the first book that fully examines the epochal and cultural event that is 1984 in all its aspects: its roots in the utopian and dystopian literature that preceded it; the personal experiences in wartime Great Britain that Orwell drew on as he struggled to finish his masterpiece in his dying days; and the political and cultural phenomena that the novel ignited at once upon publication and that far from subsiding, have only grown over the decades. It explains how fiction history informs fiction and how fiction explains history.

The Thrill of the Chaste (Catholic Edition)

The Thrill of the Chaste (Catholic Edition)
Author: Dawn Eden
Publisher: Ave Maria Press
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2015-01-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1594715599

Dawn Eden, internationally known speaker and author, presents a completely revised Catholic edition of her bestselling work, The Thrill of the Chaste. In this version, Eden shares her story of conversion to Catholicism and invites readers into a Catholic understanding of chastity and its spiritual benefits. When Dawn Eden released The Thrill of the Chaste in 2006, she was a Jewish convert to Protestant Christianity, preparing to make the final leap into Catholicism. Now, nine years later, Eden has extensively updated The Thrill of the Chaste, sharing how her Catholic faith, the lives and intercession of the saints, and the healing power of the sacraments have led her to find her true identity in Christ. This revised, Catholic version offers spiritual and practical advice for both men and women seeking to live chastely in a world that glorifies sex. Eden offers tips to help readers avoid temptation and live faithfully—including dressing modestly, but not being afraid to feel good about the way they look; trusting that God has a plan for their life and relationships; and making sure their “yes” comes from the heart.

A Second Wind

A Second Wind
Author: T. D. Jakes
Publisher:
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2017-11-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9781473652071

While focusing on his core mission to preach the gospel worldwide, T.D. Jakes has seen many good people not spend enough quality time with family, friends, and God. They have gotten so swept up in the daily grind that they have failed to live the rich life that God desires for each of His people. In his new book, Jakes provides readers with strategies that will help them rejuvenate their life and turn their "busyness" into a "business." All readers-not just entrepreneurs-will benefit from Jakes' insightful advice so that they can use the days God has blessed them with wisely and finish each day strong!

Lasting Impact

Lasting Impact
Author: Carey Nieuwhof
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-05
Genre: Church renewal
ISBN: 9781941259467

You've probably noticed ... Churches aren't growing. Young adults are walking away. Volunteers are hard to recruit. Leaders are burning out. And the culture is changing faster than ever before. There's no doubt the church is in a moment in history for which few church leaders are prepared. You can look for answers, but the right response depends on having the right conversation. In Lasting Impact, Carey Nieuwhof leads you and your team through seven conversations that will help your church grow and have a lasting impact. What if ...- Having the right conversations could change your trajectory?- There was more hope than you realized?- The potential to grow was greater than the potential to decline?- Your community was waiting for a church to offer the hope they're looking for?- Your best days as a church were ahead of you? Maybe the future belongs to the churches that are willing to have the most honest conversations at a critical time. That's what Lasting Impact is designed to facilitate.

Discerning Your Call to Ministry

Discerning Your Call to Ministry
Author: Jason K. Allen
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2016-08-19
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0802494633

“The church has needed this book for a long time.” — Russell Moore If you are considering the ministry, there are two mistakes to avoid. The first is taking up a calling that isn’t yours. The second is neglecting one that is. Discerning Your Call to Ministry will help you know the difference. A tool for seminary students, pastors-in-training, and even current pastors, it serves to confirm or prompt deep thought about the calling to ministry through 10 probing questions, including: Do you desire the ministry? Does your church affirm your calling? Do you love the people of God? Are you willing to surrender? Pastoral dropout rates are high, and seminary admission rates are declining—signs that many of us don’t quite know what we’re signing ourselves up for. Author Jason Allen, a former pastor and the president of North America’s fastest growing seminary, gives readers a better picture of the calling. Presenting a series of diagnostic questions informed by Scripture, church history, and his own experience, he helps those seeking ordination or ministry positions make confident decisions about their service to God, one way or the other.

Sustainable Youth Ministry

Sustainable Youth Ministry
Author: Mark DeVries
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
Total Pages: 326
Release: 2010-11-29
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1458723992

You're looking for a youth pastor. Again. What goes wrong? Why do youth ministries crumble? And what is the cost to students, parents, volunteers and church staff? Is a sustainable youth ministry possible, even after a youth pastor leaves? Youth ministry expert Mark DeVries knows the answer is yes, because he helps build sustainable youth minist...

Answer the Phone

Answer the Phone
Author: Earl M. Graham, Jr.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 78
Release: 2017-01-03
Genre:
ISBN: 9781542353618

"Answer the Phone: A Conversation About the Call to Ministry" is a great reading for anyone that is currently in prayer about their call to ministry. Author Earl Graham blends current phone features (ringtone, contact list, call waiting, etc.) and personal ministry experience to discuss the dynamics of the call to ministry and serving in other ministry areas. This reading is beneficial to pastors, ministers, ministry leaders and all persons who feel as though God is calling them to a new assignment