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Co."},"datePublished":"1986","inLanguage":"English","description":"Published in: Lima, Ohio\n\nPhysical description: 108 pages ; 21 cm.","bookEdition":null,"offers":{"@type":"Offer","availability":"https:\/\/schema.org\/OutOfStock"}}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Book","name":"Spiritual entrepreneurs : 6 principles for risking renewal \/ Michael Slaughter ; edited by Herb Miller.","author":"Slaughter, M.; Miller, H.","isbn":"0687007992","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Abingdon Press"},"datePublished":"1995","inLanguage":"English","description":"The lordship principle : a clear focus on Jesus Christ as the object of faith -- The biblical principle : scriptural truth as the primary source for what we believe and what we do -- The liturgical principle : discovery of new worship forms -- The covenant principle : commitment to the integrity of membership -- The priesthood principle : equipping the laity for ministry -- The leadership principle : spiritual entrepreneurship.\n\nPublished in: Nashville, Tenn.\n\nPhysical description: 160 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.","bookEdition":null,"offers":{"@type":"Offer","availability":"https:\/\/schema.org\/OutOfStock"}}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"item":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Book","name":"Teaching early adolescents creatively: a manual for church school teachers, by Edward D. Seely.","author":"Seely, E.D","isbn":"0664249272","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Westminster Press"},"datePublished":"1971","inLanguage":"English","description":"Foundation for building -- Physiological development -- Sociological development -- Psychological development -- Intellectual -- Emotional -- Resources for preparation -- Where to begin looking for help -- The importance of establishing objectives -- The process of classroom communication -- The development of learning -- Retention -- Motivation -- Pupil participation -- Transfer -- The importance of relationships -- The role of the teacher -- If you are team teaching -- Resources for presentation -- Methods for communication in groups -- Group discussion -- Methods involving the group as a whole -- Methods involving subgroups -- Project -- Field trip -- Audio and visual aids -- Creative self-expression aids -- Worship -- Evaluation -- Evaluating students and teachers -- Sample lesson plan guide -- Sampel written exercise -- discipline.\n\nPublished in: Philadelphia\n\nPhysical description: 222 pages 19 cm","bookEdition":null,"offers":{"@type":"Offer","availability":"https:\/\/schema.org\/OutOfStock"}}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"item":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Book","name":"The Bible in Christian education \/ Iris V. Cully.","author":"Cully, Iris V.","isbn":"0800628063","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Fortress Press,"},"datePublished":"1995","inLanguage":"English","description":"\"Iris V. Cully surveys the main strands of critical biblical studies and theology today, as she explores effective ways the Bible can be a significant component in the education of children, youth, and adults. Included are chapters that assess the role of the Bible in worship, in spiritual life, in moral development, and more.\" \"This book explores the many challenges and opportunities in Christian education today and offers practical advice to teachers, parents, clergy, and small group leaders.\"--Jacket.\n\nPublished in: Minneapolis, MN\n\nPhysical description: vi, 154 pages ; 23 cm","bookEdition":null,"offers":{"@type":"Offer","availability":"https:\/\/schema.org\/OutOfStock"}}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":5,"item":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Book","name":"The case for faith : a journalist investigates the toughest objections to Christianity \/ Lee Strobel.","author":"Strobel, L.","isbn":"0310234697","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Zondervan Publishing House"},"datePublished":"2000","inLanguage":"English","description":"Contents:\tIntroduction: The Challenge of Faith -- On the Road to Answers -- Since Evil and Suffering Exist, a Loving God Cannot -- Since Miracles Contradict Science, They Cannot Be True -- Evolution Explains Life, So God Isn't Needed -- God Isn't Worthy of Worship If He Kills Innocent Children -- It's Offensive to Claim Jesus Is the Only Way to God -- A Loving God Would Never Torture People in Hell -- Church History Is Littered with Oppression and Violence -- I Still Have Doubts, So I Can't Be a Christian -- Conclusion: The Power of Faith. \r\n Abstract:\tThe author, a former atheist who became a Christian after two years of examining the historical evidence about God and Jesus, addresses some of the bothersome issues that often hinder people in their quest for faith, including questions about suffering and evil, science and evolution, different beliefs, hell, and doubt.\n\nPublished in: Grand Rapids, Mich.\n\nPhysical description: 300 pages ; 21 cm.","bookEdition":null,"offers":{"@type":"Offer","availability":"https:\/\/schema.org\/OutOfStock"}}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":6,"item":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Book","name":"The case for faith : a journalist investigates the toughest objections to Christianity \/ Lee Strobel.","author":"Strobel, L.","isbn":"0310235286","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Zondervan Publishing House"},"datePublished":"2000","inLanguage":"English","description":"Contents:\tOn the road to answers -- Objection #1 : since evil and suffering exist, a loving God cannot -- Objection #2 : since miracles contradict science, they cannot be true -- Objection #3 : evolution explains life, so God isn't needed -- Objection #4 : God isn't worthy of worship if he kills innocent children -- Objection #5 : it's offensive to claim Jesus is the only way to God -- Objection #6 : a loving God would never torture people in hell -- Objection #7 : church history is littered with oppression and violence -- Objection #8 : I still have doubts, so I can't be a Christian -- Conclusion : the power of faith -- Appendix : a summary of The case for Christ. \r\n Abstract:\tIn this book, the author turns his skills to the most persistent emotional objections to belief -- the eight \"heart\" barriers to faith. This book is for those who may be feeling attracted to Jesus but who are faced with intellectual barriers standing squarely in their path. For Christians, it will deepen their convictions and give them fresh confidence in discussing Christianity with even their most skeptical friends.\n\nPublished in: Grand Rapids, Mich.\n\nPhysical description: 409 pages ; 17 cm.","bookEdition":null,"offers":{"@type":"Offer","availability":"https:\/\/schema.org\/OutOfStock"}}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":7,"item":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Book","name":"The church awakening : an urgent call for renewal \/ by Charles R. Swindoll.","author":"Swindoll, C. R.","isbn":"9780446556545","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"FaithWords"},"datePublished":"2012","inLanguage":"English","description":"The church : let's start here -- Challenges, struggles, solutions, priorities -- Distinctives of a contagious church -- Worship : a commitment -- not a war -- What must the church realize? -- How should the church react? -- The church on a long drift -- It's time to \"restore the years.\" \r\n \tAbstract\tThe author exposes what he sees as the problems with the postmodern church, arguing that the church has drifted away from making the Bible its central focus, and calls for Christians to stand with Jesus in awakening the church to the truth of the Gospel.\n\nPublished in: London\n\nPhysical description: 282p","bookEdition":null,"offers":{"@type":"Offer","availability":"https:\/\/schema.org\/OutOfStock"}}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":8,"item":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Book","name":"The God you can know \/ by Dan DeHaan.","author":"DeHaan, D.","isbn":"0802430082","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Moody Press"},"datePublished":"1982","inLanguage":"English","description":"Contents:\tGod: I want to know you -- The glory of God -- The perfections of God (Part I) -- The perfections of God (Part II) -- God's heart exposed to the world -- What motivates God? -- God: I want to worship you -- God's testimony of us -- Ordinary me with an extraordinary love -- Balancing the Christian Life (Part I) -- Balancing the Christian life (Part II).\n\nPublished in: Chicago\n\nPhysical description: 133 pages ; 22 cm.","bookEdition":null,"offers":{"@type":"Offer","availability":"https:\/\/schema.org\/OutOfStock"}}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":9,"item":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Book","name":"The Gospel according to Jesus : what does Jesus mean when He says \"follow me\"? \/ John F. MacArthur, Jr.","author":"MacArthur, J.","isbn":"0310394910","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Zondervan"},"datePublished":"1994","inLanguage":"English","description":"Contents:\tPart One: Today's gospel: Good news or bad? -- A look at the issues -- Part Two: Jesus heralds His gospel -- He calls for a new birth -- He demands true worship -- He receives sinners but refuses the righteous -- He opens blind eyes -- He challenges an eager seeker -- He seeks and saves the lost -- He condemns a hardened heart -- He offers a yoke of rest -- Part Three: Jesus illustrates His gospel -- The soils -- The wheat and tares -- The treasure of the kingdom -- The first and last -- The lost and found -- The vine and the branches -- Part Four: Jesus explains His gospel -- The call to repentance -- The nature of true faith -- The promise of justification -- The way of salvation -- The certainty of judgment -- The cost of discipleship -- The Lordship of Christ -- Part Five: Jesus fulfills His gospel -- Tetelestai! : The triumph is complete -- Part Six: Appendixes -- The gospel according to the apostles -- The gospel according to historic Christianity -- Answers to common questions. \r\n\r\nOther Notes: \tIncludes bibliographical references (pages 285-289) and indexes.\r\n\r\nRelated electronic resource:\tPublisher description http:\/\/catdir.loc.gov\/catdir\/enhancements\/fy0633\/93036537-d.html\n\nPublished in: Grand Rapids, Mich.\n\nPhysical description: 302 pages ; 23 cm.","bookEdition":"Rev. & expanded ed.","offers":{"@type":"Offer","availability":"https:\/\/schema.org\/OutOfStock"}}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":10,"item":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Book","name":"The pastor-evangelist in worship \/ Richard Stoll Armstrong.","author":"Armstrong, R. S.","isbn":"0664246931","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Westminster Press"},"datePublished":"1986","inLanguage":"English","description":"Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-208) and index.\n\nPhysical description: 216 pages ; 21 cm","bookEdition":"1st ed.","offers":{"@type":"Offer","availability":"https:\/\/schema.org\/OutOfStock"}}}]}