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Exodus of the Religious Dones (download)

$24.99

By Josh Packard, Ph.D.

The reality of the exodus from church is bigger than you feared...and starting much closer to home. That's what sociologist and author Josh Packard has confirmed in his just-released report, Exodus of the Religious Dones.

Packard's research confirms not only how many people have walked away from the church already, but how many are lined up to leave--and why.

This groundbreaking study complements Packard's best-selling Church Refugees, rounding out Packard's in-depth profile of Religious Dones.

Church leaders will discover the true scope of the challenge facing local churches--and the specific concerns prompting an ongoing exodus. With this information in hand, church leaders will know how to best slow the steady stream of church members inching toward the back door, and be equipped to better meet the needs of their congregations.

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Practical Stuff for Pastors: Leading Change

$6.99

Ever tried to replace the organ with a keyboard? Change the service time by thirty minutes? Introduce a new ministry? Retire an old one?

Pastors learn quickly that change often meets resistance in church. Even small changes can be hard to make when church members are familiar with the usual way of doing things. But change is necessary as new visions arise and communities evolve.

Leading Change provides guidance for how to lead a church through both big and small changes, including:

When to Change

Communicating Vision

Responding to Resistance

After surveying hundreds of pastors, asking them what they wish theyd learned in seminary but didnt, "practical stuff" was the overwhelming answer.

Practical Stuff for Pastors is a series of how-to guides dedicated to topics like how to manage a team, keep a building running, defuse conflicts, and more.

Full of tips, recommendations, and strategies to equip pastors for running a church on the days between Sundays, these handbooks are valuable tools pastors will reference again and again.

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Practical Stuff for Pastors: Dealing With Conflict

$6.99

Church members look to pastors to guide them in their faith and help them merge theology with real life.
Of course, thats just the tip of the iceberg.

Arguments among church members, conflicts between couples, and tension over unexpected matters are all common issues pastors face. Dealing With Conflict helps by offering suggestions and recommendations.

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Practical Stuff for Pastors: Managing People

$6.99

Preach a sermon? No problem.
Choose a theologically-sound Sunday school curriculum? No trouble.
Conduct annual performance reviews with your ministry staff? Not so simple.

Managing People provides pastors with tips for inspiring and leading staff and volunteers, including:

How to handle tough conversations

When and how to say no

Building and guiding staff and volunteers

After surveying hundreds of pastors, asking them what they wish theyd learned in seminary but didnt, "practical stuff" was the overwhelming answer.

Practical Stuff for Pastors is a series of how-to guides dedicated to topics like how to manage a team, keep a building running, defuse conflicts, and more.

Full of tips, recommendations, and strategies to equip pastors for running a church on the days between Sundays, these handbooks are valuable tools pastors will reference again and again.

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Practical Stuff for Pastors: Taking Care of Business

$6.99

Most pastors dont go into ministry because they love risk management and balancing budgets and writing human resource policies. And yet each of these things, plus more, is part of a pastors day-to-day life while leading a church. Neglecting these routine tasks can lead a church into troubled waters, but dealing with them head-on frees up a pastors time and energy do what he/she really enjoys: spiritual shepherding.

Taking Care of Business helps pastors plan for, implement and delegate the administrative responsibilities of running a church, including:

Creating and Managing Budgets

Safety and Risk Management

Day-to-Day Operations

After surveying hundreds of pastors, asking them what they wish theyd learned in seminary but didnt, "practical stuff" was the overwhelming answer.

Practical Stuff for Pastors is a series of how-to guides dedicated to topics like how to manage a team, keep a building running, defuse conflicts, and more.

Full of tips, recommendations, and strategies to equip pastors for running a church on the days between Sundays, these handbooks are valuable tools pastors will reference again and again.

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Moving Messages

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$14.99

By Rick Bundschuh

Make EVERY sermon memorable!
Here's how...
Are you hungry for Sunday messages to be memorable, meaningful, and move listeners closer to God?

So why are so many messages forgettable?

Pastor and author Rick Bundschuh asked the same question and launched into a journey of finding new ways to connect his church audience with the life-changing truths of the Bible. He preached participatory sermons. Wove experiences into messages. Invited congregational conversation as part of the Sunday morning experience.

The results? Astounding for Bundschuh and his church.

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When God Left the Building DVD

$19.99

Director Thom Schultz set out on a journey to uncover why churches—once the heart and soul of their communities—are now shrinking in both size and influence. What he discovered serves as a powerful wake-up call to church leaders.

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When God Left the Building Screening License: Less Than 100 People

$99.00

Nearly 4,000 churches close every year.
Why--and can it be stopped?

Director Thom Schultz set out on a journey to uncover why churches—once the heart and soul of their communities—are now shrinking in both size and influence. What he discovered serves as a powerful wake-up call to church leaders.

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When God Left the Building Screening License: Between 100-1000 People

$199.00

Nearly 4,000 churches close every year.
Why--and can it be stopped?

Director Thom Schultz set out on a journey to uncover why churches—once the heart and soul of their communities—are now shrinking in both size and influence. What he discovered serves as a powerful wake-up call to church leaders.

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When God Left the Building Screening License: More Than 1000 People

$299.00

Nearly 4,000 churches close every year.
Why—and can it be stopped?

Director Thom Schultz set out on a journey to uncover why churches—once the heart and soul of their communities—are now shrinking in both size and influence. What he discovered serves as a powerful wake-up call to church leaders.

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The Jesus-Centered Life

$11.04 - $16.99

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You know Jesus, think he's a nice guy, and you never forget his birthday.

But the truth is…you want more than that. You're bored. Exhausted. Tired of the grind. You're done with hearing about Jesus in sermons. Reading about Jesus in devotions. You want to encounter Jesus—and know him for who he really is. You want to experience Jesus' love, not just admire him. To become a follower, not just a fan.

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Go the Distance (pdf download)

$11.99

Group's Volunteer Leadership Series is here to help you find proven ideas to turn your church into a place volunteers want to plug in. Go the Distance helps your volunteer ministry take it to the next level. Move beyond the basics and better understand how to equip and sustain your volunteers for service. Get proven ideas for:

Encouraging and energizing your volunteers
Tools for evaluating your volunteers
Ways for keeping everyone accountable to continue

Turn your volunteer ministry into a lasting, fulfilling endeavor with Go the Distance!

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