Author Archives: cubfann

Listening to the Beliefs of Emerging Churches

Posted on April 20, 2007 by cubfann

I am a big fan of the Counterpoints by Zondervan. I find it interesting and challenging to read viewpoints of people I see eye to eye with as well as people I respect, but do not agree with. Listening to … Continue reading →

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The Dangerous Act of Worship

Posted on April 12, 2007 by cubfann

In The Dangerous Act of Worship: Living God’s Call to Justice, pastor Mark Labberton discusses the implications true worship – not just songs – has on a body of believers. This book is a treatise on what the author defines … Continue reading →

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a New Kind of Church

Posted on April 9, 2007 by cubfann

Change is an extremely difficult pill to swallow for many churches. Some churches change too quickly and alienate people, some change too slow and simply die off. Aubrey Malphurs in one his best books, A New Kind of Church, writes … Continue reading →

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How to Treat a Staff Infection

Posted on April 5, 2007 by cubfann

Staffing, whether in a business or church, is no easy task. I have been a staff member in both scenarios and both as tricky in various ways. I have found that churches are generally more tentative in hiring (sometimes for … Continue reading →

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revolutionary parenting

Posted on April 2, 2007 by cubfann

In 2003, George Barna wrote a book called Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions. That book has been a favorite among children’s ministry workers ever since. In Mr. Barna’s new book, Revolutionary Parenting, he looks at parents who have raised up … Continue reading →

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The Jesus Way

Posted on March 26, 2007 by cubfann

Eugene Peterson believes that the end does not justify the means. The Jesus Way is a treatise for pilgrims who follow Jesus. We are on the way, and the “ways and means” of following Jesus matter as much as the … Continue reading →

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Surprised by Jesus

Posted on March 16, 2007 by cubfann

A couple of weeks ago, I was impressed by Mark Driscoll’s Confessions of a Reformission Rev. & his obvious love for Jesus. I have been looking for good books on Jesus (to supplement the gospels) and have found a very … Continue reading →

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Samson & the Pirate Monks

Posted on March 8, 2007 by cubfann

I update the website at NextStep Resources & not only does that mean that I add new & upcoming books to our website, I get to keep up on on all the new books that come into the store. So … Continue reading →

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Sex God

Posted on March 5, 2007 by cubfann

This book came in about a week ago & a lady who works in NextStep store was having trouble figuring out how to categorize this book & where to put it. “I just don’t like the title,” she says. The … Continue reading →

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They Like Jesus But Not the Church

Posted on February 28, 2007 by cubfann

They Like Jesus But Not the Church is almost a vital book to have if you are ministering to people 35 and under. Dan Kimball does so in the area of Santa Cruz, CA and in having many discussions with … Continue reading →

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