Resources

Recommended for Pastors      

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	Seven Declarations for an Unshakable Life By Frank Damazio   This is an excellent inspiration and resource that can serve as the foundation of a Scripture-packed, teaching series to your church. The book is for people who experience the challenges, surprises, disappointments, successes, and failures that shake up their days. Read the declarations: -I will live life strong, -I will love God's house, -I will hold my head high, -I will have an overflowing heart, -I will turn to God at all times, -I will walk on a level path, -I will not lose heart.
	Simple Church By Thom S. Rainer & Eric Geiger The church can so easily become bogged down in layers of programs. If you feel like you are serving programs instead of programs serving you, the Simple Church is for you! The authors studied over four hundred American churches to discover that making disciples is quite often too complex. Simple churches are thriving by implementing four concepts: -Clarity, -Movement, -Alignment, -Focus. Each idea is closely examined, simply showing why it is time to simplify.
	Transitioning: Leading Your Church Through Change By Dan Southerland   How do you change your church from a traditional, program-driven body to become an exciting, purpose-driven church? How do you align your church with God's vision? The author takes you, step-by-step, strategy to make the transition. If you are dissatisfied with going through the motions and long for your church to return to its true purpose then this book can guide you.
	Secrets of the Secret Place By Bob Sorge   Bob Sorge knows about personal time with God. This book is about keys to igniting your personal time with God and it is rich. Bob has spoken at a couple of our minister's retreats and always touches us. He says this about the book, "I have written this book with a passion to empower and inspire your secret relationship with God. I am taking the risk of sharing some of the most intimate and cherished truths the Lord has given me."
	Secrets of the Secret Place Study Guide  By Bob Sorge
	Principles of Perseverance By Wes Daughenbaugh   Though written for all Christians, Wes, who has spoken at a ministers' retreat for us, focused his heart on pastors when penning this book. He unpacks perseverance as one of the seven components in the cycle of success and identifies twelve principles of perseverance used by Jesus and His apostles. Instead of giving up when the going gets tough, it is time to practice these principles and renew your strength.
	unchristian By Kinnaman and Lyons What a new generation really thinks about Christianity...and why it matters. Christians are supposed to represent Christ to the world. However, according to the lastest report card, something has gone terribly wrong. Research indicates that sixteen- to twenty-nine-year-olds have taken major steps backward. Why do the negative perceptions about church exist? How can we reverse them? Practical examples of how Christians can positively contribute to culture.
	Sticky Church By Larry Osborne Does it matter how many people are coming through the front door if the back door is wide open? There are plenty of ways to get people to come to church. Keeping them there is another matter. Many of our churches seem more like teflon than velcro. So what will it take to make your church sticky? In Sticky Church, Larry Osborne shares proven strategies for closing the back door and keeping it shut.