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Loving the City: Doing Balanced, Gospel-Centered Ministry in Your City (Center Church)
by Timothy KellerEven if you don&’t go to the city to minister, make no mistake—the city is coming to you. Regardless of your particular cultural or geographical context, you will need to consider the city when forming a theological vision that engages the people you are trying to reach.In Loving the City, bestselling author and pastor Timothy Keller looks at the biblical foundations for contextualizing the gospel as we communicate to the culture in a way that is both respectful and challenging. He articulates the key characteristics of a city vision, showing how the city develops as a theme throughout Scripture, from its anti-God origins, to its strategic importance for mission, to its culmination and redemption in glory.Finally, he examines the need for thoughtful cultural engagement, unpacking four models for engaging culture, showing the strengths and weaknesses of each approach and emphasizing a blended approach that balances the key insights of each. Loving the City will help you to minister to your cultural context in a way that is biblically faithful and fruitful.This new edition contains the second section of Center Church in an easy-to-read format with new reflections and additional essays from Timothy Keller and several other contributors.
The Marriage Book Newly Revised Edition
by Nicky Lee Sila LeeToday we are facing a global crisis when it comes to families. Marriages are under more pressure than ever. Many children are growing up without experiencing the security of their parents' love and commitment—and as a result are finding it harder to receive God's unconditional love. There is an urgent need to invest in marriage and family life, for strong societies are built on strong families, and strong families are built on strong marriages.The Marriage Book, developed by Nicky and Sila Lee of Alpha, has been revised and updated to address these needs and provides practical tools to help couples at every stage of their relationship. Along with the companion seven-session Marriage Course, this resource will help couples:Better understand each other's needsCommunicate more effectivelyGrow closer by learning methods to resolve conflictsRecover from the way they may have hurt each otherRecognize how their upbringing has affected their relationshipImprove relationships with parents and in-laws The Marriage Book is based on a Christian understanding of love and serves to strengthen marriages within the church while, at the same time, being accessible for all couples from any cultural background. Full of practical advice, it will help couples prepare, build, and even mend their marriages.
21 Leadership Issues in the Bible: Life-Changing Lessons from Leaders in Scripture
by John C. MaxwellWhat&’s challenging your leadership? The Bible has an answer!If you're trying to influence even one person, you are a leader. And that means you&’re facing challenges. The more you lead, the greater the number of challenges you face. How do you solve them?Dr. John C. Maxwell has been exploring these issues and helping leaders with them for decades. Where did Maxwell, recently named the #1 leadership and management expert in the world by Inc. magazine, gain such insight into leadership? From the Bible! John asserts that the Bible is the greatest leadership book that has ever been written.In this study, John addresses twenty-one of the most common issues leaders face. Starting with internal issues such as identity, purpose, pride, and self-leadership, and moving on to others such as criticism, change, diversity, teamwork and recruiting, John shows how leaders in the Bible addressed these issues with boldness and clarity, or, conversely, how they failed to lead. Either way, the lessons are clear. You can improve your leadership for not only your own sake, but also for that of your team and those you serve.In this twenty-one lesson study, John guides you through Scriptures that reveal the challenges leaders face and the solutions available to them. Each lesson includes:THE ISSUE DEFINED: a brief description and introduction to the Issue CASE STUDIES: THREE BIBLICAL STUDIES: including leaders such as Joseph, Moses, Ruth, David, Nehemiah, Peter, Titus, and Jesus—that reveal and illustrate the IssueSTUDY QUESTIONS: reflection and application questions to help you dig into the stories of the men and women in Scripture and learn from themLEADERSHIP INSIGHT AND REFLECTION: questions to help you assess and improve your own leadership skillsTAKING ACTION: practical takeaways and direction to help you incorporate each lesson into your daily lifeGROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: questions to help you learn and process the Bible study material with other like-minded people who want to grow in leadershipStart with the issues where you most need help, complete the entire study as a course in problem solving, or meet with your team, using it as their next training in leadership development. 21 Leadership Issues in the Bible can help you become a better leader in any area of your life as you seek to influence others for Christ.
Mergers and Acquisitions from A to Z: Strategic And Practical Guidance For Small- And Middle-market Buyers And Sellers
by Thomas NelsonWalks you through every step of the process—from valuation to securities laws to closing and successful integration.When done correctly and cautiously, your company's next merger or acquisition should be an exciting, profitable time. But these complex transactions carry significant risk, no matter how simple or appealing they may look on the outside.Complete with expert advice, case studies, checklists, and sample documents, this fully updated edition of Mergers and Acquisitions from A to Z is your complete guide to help you be prepared and take steps to eliminate rivals, extend territory, and diversify offerings.It includes:The latest trends and regulatory developments.Best practices for structuring profitable deals.Effective ways to raise the capital needed to get deals done.Roles and risks for boards of directors in M&A.Guidelines for keeping deals on track and managing post-closing challenges.Valuable tools, checklists, and sample forms. It is absolutely vital for all involved in the deal to make sure they are guarding themselves against costly mistakes that have been the downfall for many leaders and organizations before them. The fourth edition of Mergers and Acquisitions from A to Z further explains how to conduct due diligence, calculate the purchase price, understand the roles and risks for boards, and more. Don't make another deal without this trusted resource and its strategic and legal guidance by your side.
Give Grace: How To Embrace the Beauty of Life's Brokenness
by Megan SmalleyAre you traveling through a difficult season? With thoughtful discussion and reflection questions and inspiring stories, Give Grace, written by Megan Smalley, provides you with a safe place to process the ups and downs of life and find new inspiration to trust God's plan as you rest in his unfailing love. Through her own journey with loss and hope, Megan is passionate about sharing the message of God's grace for our lives, whatever we are experiencing today. In Give Grace, she shares her painful experience with infertility, as well as heartfelt stories of encouragement and personal growth from her own life, in order to come alongside us in our own times of questioning and waiting.Give Grace will help you:Feel comfortable discussing the challenging timesGrow spiritually and reflect on deeper thoughtsIdentify the purpose behind your painGive Grace is also an ideal gift for anyone going through a challenging time to let them know that they are cared for, loved, and able to handle anything with God's grace. If you are traveling through a difficult season--however big or small--you will find comfort in the Scripture, stories, and reflections in this inspiring book.
Gospel-Driven Ministry: An Introduction to the Calling and Work of a Pastor
by Jared C. WilsonFrom the beginning of his ministry, Jesus called and equipped individuals who would serve his community of followers. These "shepherds" are called to preach, pray, and care for the needs of God's people. But what does it mean to be a pastor? And what is the nature of this ministry, according to the Bible?In Gospel-Driven Ministry, Jared Wilson begins by looking at the qualifications for the pastorate, addressing the notion of a call to ministry and how an individual--and a church community--can best identify the marks of maturity and affirm a call. In each chapter, Wilson looks at one of the core practices of pastoral ministry, including:Preaching SermonsDeveloping a Vibrant Prayer LifeCaring and CounselingPastoring Married and SingleGospel-Centered LeadershipFighting Sin and Spiritual WarfareResolving ConflictPassing on the Ministry to OthersIn addition, Wilson provides practical resources including theological insights on baptism and the Lord's Supper, guidance for wedding and funeral sermons, outlines for leading elder and deacon meetings, tips for interviewing new pastors, questions to ask at ordination, and advice on knowing when and how to leave a pastor role. This is a comprehensive, practical guide to pastoral ministry that prepares new pastors and equips those currently serving for long-term, healthy ministry.
Don't Follow Your Heart: Boldly Breaking the Ten Commandments of Self-Worship
by Thaddeus J. WilliamsWhy chasing after expressive individualism, experiences, and desires always fails to deliver on its promise of happiness.Today we are told to be true to ourselves, look within for answers, and follow our hearts. But when we put our own happiness first, we experience record-breaking levels of aimlessness, loneliness, depression, and anxiety. Self-centeredness always fails to deliver the fulfillment we're seeking.In Don't Follow Your Heart, Thaddeus Williams debunks the "ten commandments of self-worship," which include popular propaganda, like:#liveyourbestlife: Thou shalt always act in accord with your chief end—to glorify and enjoy yourself forever.#followyourheart: Thou shalt obey your emotions at all costs.#yolo: Thou shalt pursue the rush of boundary-free experience. Williams builds a case that this type of self-worship is not authentic, satisfying, or edgy. Instead, its rehashing what is literally humanity's oldest lie. He calls on a new generation of mavericks and renegades, heretics who refuse to march in unison with the self-obsessed herd. With a fascinating blend of theology, philosophy, science, psychology, and pop culture, Williams points us to a life beyond self-defeating dogmas to a more meaningful life centered on Someone infinitely more interesting, satisfying, and awesome than ourselves.Featuring stories from Carl Trueman, Joni Eareckson Tada, J.P, Moreland, Josh McDowell, Alisa Childers, and more."Following the herd is leading our generation off a cliff. Maybe a little heresy can do us a lot of good." —Collin Hansen
Customer Service Management Training 101: Quick and Easy Techqniues That Get Great Results
by Renee EvensonBecoming a great customer service manager requires an intentional focus on skills beyond those required for exemplary customer service. Building off the success of her book Customer Service Management Training 101, author Renée Evenson shows readers what it takes to advance to the next stage in their careers--focusing on their development as managers. Filled with the same accessible, step-by-step guidance as its predecessor, this book teaches readers how to identify their personal management style and develop the core leadership qualities needed to communicate with, lead, train, motivate, and manage those employees responsible for customer satisfaction. Designed for new managers and veterans alike, Customer Service Management Training 101 covers essential topics, including: planning and goal setting, time management, team development, conflict resolution, providing feedback, listening to your employees, monitoring performance, conducting meetings, and managing challenges.Packed with checklists, practice lessons inspired by real-world scenarios, and detailed examples and explanations of the right and wrong ways to do things, this handy resource is the start and finish of everything customer service managers need to know to thrive.
Harvesting Intangible Assets: Uncover Hidden Revenue in Your Company's Intellectual Property
by Andrew ShermanWhether you call it &“harvesting intangible assets&” or &“intellectual property management,&” organizations must make the most of everything they have to remain competitive and experience continual growth.In this thought-provoking book, author Andrew J. Sherman shares insights and expertise gleaned from his work with some of the world&’s leading companies who have capitalized on intellectual assets such as patents, trademarks, customer information, software codes, databases, business models, home-grown processes, and employee expertise.Featuring instructive examples from organizations including Proctor & Gamble, IBM, and Google, Harvesting Intangible Assets reveals how companies large or small can uncover their intellectual property rights that are hiding just below the strategic surface. You&’ll learn how to:implement IP-driven growth and licensing strategies,foster a culture of innovation,turn research and development into revenue,and maximize your company&’s profits.Smart companies reap what they sow. Harvesting Intangible Assets gives readers the tools they need for a profitable harvest.
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Workbook 25th Anniversary Edition: Follow Them and People Will Follow You
by John C. MaxwellDiscover the life-changing principles of Influence, Empowerment, Intuition, Respect, and Legacy that will transform your leadership—and your life.Leadership has become increasingly complex in recent years. The times are difficult, and it can be challenging to get people to work together. Businesses, government, families, communities, and teams are all crying out for good leaders to help them. This is where the principles outlined in The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership can help.Based on the revised and updated 25th anniversary edition of the bestselling book, this workbook uses case studies, self-evaluation, and group discussion questions to help you boost your leadership skills. Included are stories and observations from the worlds of business, politics, sports, the military, and non-profits. Each law is like a tool, ready to be picked up and used to help you achieve your dreams and add value to other people.Discover how these valuable principles can change your life—follow them and learn to lead—not just for yourself, but for the people who follow you.Lessons:The Law of the LidThe Law of InfluenceThe Law of ProcessThe Law of NavigationThe Law of AdditionThe Law of Solid GroundThe Law of RespectThe Law of IntuitionThe Law of MagnetismThe Law of ConnectionThe Law of the Inner CircleThe Law of EmpowermentThe Law of the PictureThe Law of Buy-InThe Law of VictoryThe Law of the Big MoThe Law of PrioritiesThe Law of SacrificeThe Law of TimingThe Law of Explosive GrowthThe Law of Legacy
Speak to Win: How to Present with Power in Any Situation
by Brian TracyThe ability to speak with confidence and deliver winning presentations can accelerate your career, earn people's respect, and enable you to achieve your greatest goals.Anyone can learn to be a great speaker, just as easily as they can learn to drive a car or ride a bike. As one of the world's premier speakers and personal success experts, Brian Tracy reveals time-tested tricks of the trade that you can use to present powerfully and speak persuasively, whether in an informal meeting or in front of a large audience.In Speak To Win, you will learn how to:become confident, positive, and relaxed in front of any audiencegrab people's attention from the startuse body language, props, and vocal techniques to keep listeners engagedtransition smoothly from one point to the nextuse humor, stories, quotes, and questions skillfullydeal with skepticism when presenting new ideaswrap up strongly and persuasivelyThis no nonsense handbook is perfect for delivering talks that inform, impress, persuade and motivate.Brimming with unbeatable strategies for winning people over every time, Speak To Win lets you in on his most powerful presentation secrets in this indispensable, life-changing guide.
Bible Prayers to Guide Your Life: Drawing Closer to God Through Prayer
by Jack CountrymanFind prayers and scripture to guide you through any season of life---the good, the bad, and the plain ordinary.Sometimes your life feels like it is full of amazing blessings, sometimes your life feels like it is plagued with endless setbacks, and sometimes your life is just...mundane. Regardless of what season of life you are in, there are times when you want to pray but don't know what to say.Bible Prayers to Guide Your Life includes prayers from Abraham, Mary, Jesus, Elijah, Hannah, and a host of other biblical characters who cried out to God in need, obedience, and praise--showing you an example of how to do the same. This book of topically organized scripture offers prayers straight from the Bible that will equip you with the tools you need to guide your life each day. With scripture on topics such as prayer promises, preparation for prayer, and attitude and conditions for prayer, you will find what God's Word reveals about prayer.As you pray words straight from the Bible, you will discover more about:God's power to answer us when we call to HimEffective strategies for preparing your mind and heart for prayerClaiming God's promises for healing and protectionReceiving comfort through the PsalmsDrawing closer to God through thanksgiving and praise Bible Prayers to Guide Your Life will help you open your mind and heart to God&’s Word and will show you how much God wants you to communicate with Him through prayer. Immersing yourself in these biblical prayers will equip you to navigate any season of life as you are reminded that God loves to hear the questions of your mind, the words of your mouth, and the cries of your heart.
The Mosaic of Atonement: An Integrated Approach to Christ's Work
by Joshua M. McNallThe Mosaic of Atonement offers a fresh and integrated approach to historic models of atonement.While modern treatments of the doctrine have tended toward either a defensive hierarchy, in which one model is singled out as most important, or a disconnected plurality, in which multiple images are affirmed but with no order of arrangement, this book argues for a reintegration of four famous "pieces" of atonement doctrine through the governing image of Christ-shaped mosaic.Unlike a photograph in which tiny pixels present a seamless blending of color and shape, a mosaic allows each piece to retain its recognizable particularity, while also integrating them in the service of a single larger image. If one stands close, one can identify individual squares of glass or tile that compose the greater picture. And if one steps back, there is the larger picture to be admired. Yet in the great mosaics of age-old Christian churches, the goal is not for viewers to construct the image, as in a puzzle, but to appreciate it.So too with this mosaic of atonement doctrine. While no one model is set above or against the others, the book notes particular ways in which the "pieces"--the feet, heart, head, and hands--mutually support one another to form a more holistic vision of Christ's work. "This is my body," Jesus said to his followers, and by reintegrating these oft-dismembered aspects of atonement, we will note fresh ways in which it was given for us.
High-Impact Interview Questions: 701 Behavior-Based Questions to Find the Right Person for Every Job
by Victoria HoevemeyerWhen most prospective hires come well prepared for interview questions we all expect, how do you distinguish their answers from any other applicant?With this book by your side, you will no longer have to do your best guess work on what answers are genuine, which are rehearsed, and which will end up not reflecting the employee in the least. This invaluable resource shows you how to dig deeper using competency-based behavioral interviewing methods to uncover truly relevant and useful information.Complete with advice on evaluating answers and assessing cultural fit, the second edition of High-Impact Interview Questions features dozens of all-new questions designed to gauge:accountability,assertiveness,attention to detail,judgment,follow-through,risk-taking, and more.When the candidate is asked to describe specific, job-related situations, you will gain a clearer picture of past behaviors--and more accurately predict future performance. By the end of an interview, the real person behind the résumé will be revealed and you will be able to make an offer based on accurate findings, not hopeful hunches.
Jesus, Skepticism, and the Problem of History: Criteria and Context in the Study of Christian Origins
by ZondervanIn recent years, a number of New Testament scholars engaged in academic historical Jesus studies have concluded that such scholarship cannot yield secure and illuminating conclusions about its subject, arguing that the search for a historically "authentic" Jesus has run aground.Jesus, Skepticism, and the Problem of History brings together a stellar lineup of New Testament scholars who contend that historical Jesus scholarship is far from dead.These scholars all find value in using the tools of contemporary historical methods in the study of Jesus and Christian origins. While the skeptical use of criteria to fashion a Jesus contrary to the one portrayed in the Gospels is methodologically unsound and theologically unacceptable, these criteria, properly formulated and applied, yield positive results that support the Gospel accounts and the historical narrative in Acts. This book presents a nuanced and vitally needed alternative to the skeptical extremes of revisionist Jesus scholarship that, on the one hand, uses historical methods to call into question the Jesus of the Gospels and, on the other, denies the possibility of using historical methods to learn about Jesus.
Handbook on Counseling Youth
by Bob Hostetler John McDowellThoroughly researched, this easy-to-use handbook is designed to help parents, teachers, pastors and youth workers guide today's young people through the minefields of adolescence. From simple challenges to major crises, this book will equip adults to help youth cope with situations involving emotional issues, abuse, addictions, family issues, disorders, sexual issues and much more.
Epic: An Around-the-World Journey through Christian History
by Tim Challies33 fascinating objects. 1 amazing story. Join author and pastor Tim Challies as he embarks on a three-year journey spanning multiple continents and some of the most unusual places in the world. Tim introduces you to thirty-three carefully selected objects that help you understand the long and complicated history of Christianity in a unique and creative way.Beginning with Jesus and the early church, Challies looks at:The importance of graffiti on an ancient jail cellThe creedal significance of a carving on a museum statueThe enduring importance of ancient manuscripts and booksAnd much more!Along the way, you&’ll discover the story you're already a part of.Epic features:An epic journey: 24 countries, 6 continents, 75 flights, 80 museumsBeautiful full-color book design featuring the objects and Tim's journeyThe complete experience: a 10-episode documentary is also available, taking you on location and providing an immersive experience for understanding the history of Christianity"Together we will listen to these voices of the past tell us the epic story of what God has done and continues to do in our world today." - Tim Challies
Only You Can Be You Educator's Guide: What Makes You Different Makes You Great
by Sally Clarkson Nathan ClarksonOnly You Can Be You Educator&’s Guide is a companion to Only You Can Be You by Nathan and Sally Clarkson. This guide can be utilized in the classroom, in a home school setting, or by parents seeking additional resources. Ideal for 1st graders.
The Invitation to Intimacy with God (MyDaily)
by Tracey MitchellLiving in a fast-forward culture, it's easy to feel overlooked or forgotten. You hunger to be included in something greater than yourself—but sometimes life's details take over. The good news is, through God's Word and moments alone with Him, you can rest in comfort that the mighty and merciful heavenly Father never stops loving you.Tracey Mitchell partnered with more than fifty women to create The Invitation to Intimacy with God, a devotional designed to draw you deeper into a relationship with the Father. With topics including peace, prayer, forgiveness, temptations, and joy, each brief but rich devotion includes a Scripture verse and a prayer prompt to guide you through your busy day.The Invitation to Intimacy with God offers you a year of reflection and peace with the Father who longs for you to know how incredibly loved you are.
Breaking the Silence: A Call to the Church to Help Victims of Child Abuse
by Lisha LenderThe hard truth is that no church or faith-based community is immune to having child abuse happen within its church families. Breaking the Silence will educate you about the realities of child abuse and why many victims blame God for abuse, have a misguided understanding of who He is, and walk away from God and the church.It is time for the church to be educated about child abuse and take a stand to support victims. Child abuse includes physical, sexual, and verbal abuse as well as neglect and living in domestic violence. The majority of child abuse is perpetrated by someone in the victim&’s family or someone the victim has a close relationship with. Go into the life of victims and learn how they are impacted their entire life by those who abuse them. The ACE study is an eye-opening reality check of the lasting effects of child abuse on victims.Abuse within the family system keeps most victims quiet. Victims feel alone and isolated. This isolation affects every relationship the victim has, now and in the future, especially their relationship with God.It is time for the faith community to be actively involved in helping victims of child abuse. Child abuse is a crime committed against the very children God has entrusted to us. This is not about protecting the church or maintaining family unity. It is about helping people thrive and live the life God intended for them. This can only happen when the church steps up and is willing to face the reality of the brokenness within many of its church families.There is a desperate, silent cry from millions of victims just waiting for someone to notice them, believe them, and help them heal.Breaking the Silence is written as a call to educate the church, but it is loaded with information anyone will find useful. Everyone needs to know and understand the realities of child abuse. Whether you know it or not, abuse is happening in your town, in your neighborhood, and possibly in your own home.We tend to remain silent about things we do not understand. It is time to break the silence.
Christian Truth Made Plain: Faith Seeking Understanding
by Dave SheasleyThe book provides a clear and straightforward presentation of Christian truth for the average Christian believer in understandable, non-ecclesiastical, language. It is intended to help the believer understand the ultimate truth about God and human beings and, with the knowledge of such truth, experience the peace, comfort, and assurance of God's love and purpose.God has made Himself known through the magnificence of the natural world and astounding complexity of life itself. Today we also know that the universe was created in the Big Bang, which requires a Creator who exists outside the universe.Although believers know that God is omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent, an indispensable part of God's true nature is his love. This is demonstrated through God's ultimate revelation in Jesus Christ. It is his love of human beings and his desire for a love relationship with us that is his reason for creating us and our purpose for being.But sin entered the world with Adam's disobedience in the Garden of Eden. The true nature of sin is understood as self-centeredness, a misplaced priority of putting our own needs and wants above those of the One who created us. Adam's original sin resulted in a genetic change that has been inherited by all human beings born after Adam, and accounts for the sin nature of self-centeredness that exists within each one of us. It is this original sin which accounts for all the pain and suffering, even from natural disasters and disease.God's act to remedy human sin and restore our relationship with Him is Jesus Christ. The Bible describes our condition and his solution using legal terms such as guilt and punishment, as a debt which we owe to God but cannot repay, and as slavery to our sinful nature. We are unable to do anything ourselves to remedy our condition. Salvation is a gift which God offers us. All we have to do is believe the truth.In the second part of the book, various troublesome topics that confront the Christian believer are discussed in order to bring understanding, comfort, and assurance. God's existence outside of time is presented to correct the misunderstandings of predestination. The truth of God's grace, the free gift He offers through Jesus Christ, is explained, showing that a gift offered must be accepted in order to be complete.The contemporary issue of evolution is shown to be wholly consistent with Christian truth when the established scientific facts and Christian truth are both understood. God's hand, rather than chance, explains the development of new species through genetic changes in DNA, while human beings came into existence through the image of God which He miraculously breathed into Adam and Eve in a second step following the physical and physiological development of the bodies which we inhabit.Insights are provided into the usually avoided topics of Jesus Christ as the only way to God and the seeming mystery of death.
Marriage Preparation Course Leader's Guide
by Nicky Lee Sila LeeMarriage Preparation Course, developed by Nicky and Sila Lee, is a five-session study that helps couples obtain the tools to build a strong and healthy relationship that lasts a lifetime. This Leader's Guide offers a concise yet thorough overview of Marriage Preparation Course. It includes timetables for each evening, suggested reading, details on how to set up and run the course, and practical tips for making your Marriage Preparation Course successful.The course covers:Expressing feelings and learning to listenThe importance of commitmentResolving conflictKeeping love alive and developing a fulfilling sexual relationshipTalking about goals and valuesWhile the course is based on Christian principles, it is designed for couples with or without a church background.
Matthew: The Arrival of the King (Jeremiah Bible Study Series)
by Dr. David JeremiahJesus is the eternal King...Follow Dr. Jeremiah through the gospel of Matthew in a chapter-by-chapter study that will help you understand what it meant to the people at the time it was written, and what it means to Christians today. At first glance, it seems surprising that Jesus would call a man like Matthew to become one of His disciples. As a small-time tax collector, Matthew would have been despised by the Jewish people, who viewed those in the profession as traitors to Rome. But the fact that Matthew was educated, literate, and also familiar with Jewish law and customs made him the ideal candidate to not only accompany Jesus during His earthly ministry but also record all that he witnessed.The result is the Gospel we have today. Matthew shows how Jesus, as the promised Messiah and eternal King, is worthy of our hope and our complete devotion.Each of this study's twelve lessons is clearly organized to include:Getting Started: An opening question to introduce you to the lesson.Setting the Stage: A short reflection to explain the context of the study.Exploring the Text: The Scripture reading for the lesson with related study questions.Reviewing the Story: Questions to help you identify key points in the reading.Applying the Message: Questions to help you apply the key ideas to their lives.Reflecting on the Meaning: A closing reflection on the key teachings in the lesson.—ABOUT THE SERIES—The Jeremiah Bible Study Series captures Dr. David Jeremiah's forty-plus years of commitment in teaching the Word of God. In each study, you'll gain insights into the text, identify key stories and themes, and be challenged to apply the truths you uncover to your life. By the end of each study, you'll come away with a clear and memorable understanding of that Bible book.Each study also contains a Leader's Guide.
Wisdom-Based Business: Applying Biblical Principles and Evidence-Based Research for a Purposeful and Profitable Business
by Hannah J. StolzeMake Your Business Purposeful and ProfitableAt its best, business is both purposeful and profitable, dynamic and gainful, commercial and rewarding. Far from being opposites, good business and good behavior go hand-in-hand, and biblical principles can align with best practices. In Wisdom-Based Business, marketing and supply-chain professor Hannah J. Stolze draws principles from the Bible's wisdom literature and from evidence-based research to create a framework for business that is oriented toward excellence and sustainability. This book addresses import issues such as:The virtue of profitServant leadershipWisdom-based values, such as long-term over short-term, stakeholders, and qualityBeneficial outcomes of wisdom-based business, including reputation and comparative advantageThe ultimate outcome of eternal impactIntended for business students and working professionals alike, Wisdom-Based Business demonstrates how to pursue profitability to the honor and glory of God. Unique among Christian books on business, it helps readers make the right decisions in business by presenting:Biblical Principles. Drawing upon the Bible's wisdom literature, each topic addressed is undergirded by insights from Scripture.Evidence-Based Research. Recommendations are thoroughly grounded in the best and latest research in the field.Case Studies: Each chapter demonstrates how the principles can be lived out in the real world, amid the inevitable challenges and competition all business confronts. Any Christian who works in the marketplace or is training to work in the marketplace will benefit from Wisdom-Based Business' practical guidance on how to reflect Christian values in their corporate tasks and strategies--and on how those values can be not hindrances but keys to success.
Rescue the Problem Project: A Complete Guide to Identifying, Preventing, and Recovering from Project Failure
by Todd C. WilliamsThis one-of-a-kind guide provides project managers, executives, and customers alike with an in-depth start-to-finish process that ensure win-win solutions when things go awry. Turnaround specialist Todd Williams has worked with dozens of companies in multiple industries to help them bring projects back from the brink of disaster. Now, in a market full of how-tos on the task of running a project, he shares his wisdom to help you do the same.In Rescue the Problem Project, you will learn: techniques for identifying the root causes of problems;steps for putting projects back on track--including auditing the project, analyzing the data,negotiating the solution, and executing a new plan;and guidelines for avoiding problems in the future.When projects are failing, rather than pointing fingers at the project team or responding emotionally, what is needed is an objective process for accurately assessing the problem and mapping a clear plan of action to fix it. With real-world examples of what works, what doesn&’t, and why, Rescue the Problem Project offers the tools you need to ensure your project is one of the select few to experience major success.