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It: How Churches and Leaders Can Get It and Keep It By Craig Groeschel / Willow Creek Resource Some churches have “it” and some don’t. Congregations that do have this powerful, life-changing force thrive and grow—sometimes even in the most difficult circumstances. But what is “it” exactly? Blending in-your-face honesty with off-the-wall humor, Groeschel seeks to define the elusive “success gene” that provides spiritual balance for leaders and helps ministries flourish. 192 pages, softcover from Willow Creek. |
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Missional Renaissance: Changing the Scorecard for the Church By Reggie McNeal / John Wiley & Sons Three critical shifts are chronicled as the indications of a renaissance in thinking and praxis in missional church leadership: from internally-focused to externally-focused dynamic, from program development to people development, and from churchcentric leadership to community-engaged leadership. Filled with discussion and illustrations about what it means to truly become a missional congregation. |
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Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy’s Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back By Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent / Thomas Nelson Is there life after death? Just ask 4-year-old Colton, who emerged from life-threatening surgery with astounding details about heaven! Colton’s account includes floating away, looking down on his dad praying in the hospital, seeing God’s throne, and meeting relatives—including his sister who died in a miscarriage (and whom his parents had never mentioned). Riveting! 163 pages, softcover from Nelson. |
I have read the children’s version of “Heaven is for Real” several times to my son Austin. It has very beautiful pictures and touches on some of the lighter questions children might have about heaven. A great book overall. I recently borrowed the longer version from the library and am really enjoying that as well.