Category Archives: Church Ministry

The Dangerous Act of Worship

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

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

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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Samson & the Pirate Monks

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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They Like Jesus But Not the Church

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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The Gospel According to Starbucks

The title hooked me. I am a coffee junkie and there is none better than Starbucks. I am here in the land of Caribou Coffee & there is really no comparison. Starbucks is where it is at. I would stand … Continue reading

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