Todd's bookshelf: all en-US Sat, 17 Mar 2018 07:57:35 -0700 60 Todd's bookshelf: all 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg <![CDATA[Who Broke My Church?: 7 Proven Strategies for Renewal and Revival]]> 34078817
For Christianity to move beyond business as usual, Christians must learn it's not about what you do, but who you are and who you will become.

Based on a survey of 75,000 people in churches from 65 denominations and 5,000 one-on-one interviews, author and founder of Church Doctor Ministries Kent Hunter gives practical direction for Christians to experience the impact every church could make on society. Utilizing seven key strategies for helping churches be more effective, you will finish Who Broke My Church? and feel refreshed, energized, and ready to be the change.]]>
288 Kent R. Hunter 1478989300 Todd 5 4.17 Who Broke My Church?: 7 Proven Strategies for Renewal and Revival
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<![CDATA[Why Nobody Wants to Go to Church Anymore: And How 4 Acts of Love Will Make Your Church Irresistible]]> 17657059
Is there anything the church can do to turn the tide?

Why Nobody Wants to Go to Church Anymore reveals the truth about this steep decline, along with innovative ideas for changing the way people think about church.  Through startling statistics, compelling stories, and a surprising Jesus-based approach, you'll be stretched to redefine the way you do church.

It all begins by embracing four simple acts of
Far from theoretical musings, these practical acts show Jesus' love to people who crave it.  You'll see why they really work, how they're taking root in hundreds of communities around the country, and how you can help bring people back into a relationship with God.

The time for changing the church is now.  And the one who can change it is you. ]]>
240 Thom Schultz 0764488449 Todd 5 3.75 2013 Why Nobody Wants to Go to Church Anymore: And How 4 Acts of Love Will Make Your Church Irresistible
author: Thom Schultz
name: Todd
average rating: 3.75
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<![CDATA[Church Unique: How Missional Leaders Cast Vision, Capture Culture, and Create Movement]]> 3084974 304 Will Mancini 0787996831 Todd 0 3.93 2008 Church Unique: How Missional Leaders Cast Vision, Capture Culture, and Create Movement
author: Will Mancini
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average rating: 3.93
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<![CDATA[The Blessed Church: The Simple Secret to Growing the Church You Love]]> 13155838 "In The Blessed Church the biblical principles that lead to true success in the body of Christ are carefully explained." --Dr. Tony Evans, senior pastor at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship



"What you will gain from reading this book is not only inspiration but also principles that will work in any church (or business) that wants to fully maximize its potential." -Perry Noble, pastor of NewSpring Church

In The Blessed Church, Pastor Morris of Gateway Church explores how a church can be fast-growing and spiritually-enriching--and still healthy. With the powerful stories, candor, and humor he's known for, Morris shows how every component of your church--including mission, government, teaching, worship, small groups, giving, and outreach--can receive God's richest blessings.

Written for both church leaders and laypeople, The Blessed Church explores the vision and other qualities that make church "work"--regardless of size--in the twenty-first century.

Includes:
Blessed Church Action Plan
A Guide to Effective Church Leadership Retreats

"The Blessed Church is a must-read for anyone wanting to know how to build a church that God will bless." --Jimmy Evans, senior elder of Trinity Fellowship Church and CEO of MarriageToday

"Our world desperately needs healthy, vibrant churches...If you want a growing vitality in your church, you will profit from every page of The Blessed Church." --Chris Hodges, senior pastor, Church of the Highlands]]>
224 Robert Morris 0307729737 Todd 0 Awesome, challenging. 4.21 2012 The Blessed Church: The Simple Secret to Growing the Church You Love
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<![CDATA[Dancing With God: First Year Thoughts on the Loss of My Daughter]]> 12679023 230 Todd Stocker 146105995X Todd 0 4.40 2011 Dancing With God: First Year Thoughts on the Loss of My Daughter
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average rating: 4.40
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<![CDATA[WTF?: What's the Future of Business?: Changing the Way Businesses Create Experiences]]> 16250174 � Evan Greene, CMO, The Recording Academy, Producers of the GRAMMY Awards

Rethink your business model to incorporate the power of "user" experiences    What’s the Future of Business? will galvanize a new movement that aligns the tenets of user experience with the vision of innovative leadership to improve business performance, engagement, and relationships for a new generation of consumerism. It provides an overview of real-world experiences versus "user" experiences in relation to products, services, mobile, social media, and commerce, among others. This book explains why experience is everything and how the future of business will come down to shared experiences.  Discover how user experience design affects your business, and how you can harness its power for meaningful revenue growth]]>
224 Brian Solis 111845653X Todd 0 to-read 3.75 2012 WTF?: What's the Future of Business?: Changing the Way Businesses Create Experiences
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average rating: 3.75
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Rosemont 18325026 230 Todd Stocker 1490441743 Todd 0 0.0 2013 Rosemont
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<![CDATA[Deep and Wide: Creating Churches Unchurched People Love to Attend]]> 13700544 352 Andy Stanley 0310494842 Todd 5 4.30 2012 Deep and Wide: Creating Churches Unchurched People Love to Attend
author: Andy Stanley
name: Todd
average rating: 4.30
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<![CDATA[18 Minutes: Find Your Focus, Master Distraction, and Get the Right Things Done]]> 12138871
Bregman works from the premise that the best way to combat constant and distracting interruptions is to create productive distractions of one's own. Based upon a series of short bite-sized chapters, his approach allows us to safely navigate through the constant chatter of emails, text messages, phone calls, and endless meetings that prevent us from focusing our time on those things that are truly important to us.

Mixing first-person insights along with unique case studies, Bregman sprinkles his charming book with pathways which help guide us -- pathways that can get us on the right trail in 18 minutes or less.]]>
288 Peter Bregman 0446583413 Todd 0 3.80 2011 18 Minutes: Find Your Focus, Master Distraction, and Get the Right Things Done
author: Peter Bregman
name: Todd
average rating: 3.80
book published: 2011
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