Bücher der Reihe Missional Engagement

Description:Everyone Has a Unique Pathway to Faith. Take the First Step!ΓÇó Perhaps you are open to the Christian faith, but in no way convinced. You have legitimate questions or lingering doubts. ΓÇó Perhaps you seek a spiritual rooting--that comes from deep beliefs. ΓÇó Perhaps you hope to experience the living God--in a way that''s real and sticks. ΓÇó Perhaps you are searching for something compelling--a vision for your life! If you are willing, simply, to take the first exploring step, this booklet charts the way forward. It fulfills Jesus''s promise that "those who seek will find." Welcome to a discovery-path of unlimited potential. It can bless you--beyond measure! Vignettes Inside: The First Step ΓÇó A Tale of Two Operators ΓÇó Jesus: Poser or Pedigree? ΓÇó Something Has Gone Really Wrong! ΓÇó Jesus Came to Fix What We Can''t ΓÇó The Meaning of the Cross ΓÇó The Sign of the Resurrection ΓÇó What''s Unique about Christianity ΓÇó Miscues in Approaching Faith ΓÇó Faith & Flying ΓÇó Navigating Forward ΓÇó Rear View Mirror ΓÇó Stepping Up ΓÇó What Surfers Know To pursue your questions, curiosity, and longings, Steps to Faith can be read personally, with a Christian friend, or by a class/group at church.

About the Contributor(s):Gary Comer is the Outreach and Training Director of Sandals Church in Riverside, California, and the founder of Soul Whisperer Ministries. As the author of Soul Whisperer: Why the Church Must Change the Way It Views Evangelism he brings unique insights on how to lovingly come alongside those outside the faith--to touch their lives in the deepest most profound way. Connect with Gary at www.soulwhispererministry.com.

About the Contributor(s):Gary Comer is the Outreach and Training Director of Sandals Church in Riverside, California. The founder of Soul Whisperer Ministries, his passion is helping churches increase mission efficacy. He has authored Soul Whisperer: Why the Church Must Change the Way It Views Evangelism and the Missional Engagement Series. Connect with Gary at www.soulwhisperministry.com.

Description:The First Steps of Your Discipleship Journey . . .Are More Important than You Think!Are you seeking a strong spiritual walk? If you are willing to do some training, this course can get you there! Replicating Jesus's exciting vision, First Steps teaches six key practices to establish your faith and empower your mission! Come journey alongside others to gain a stride that will bless you for the rest of your life!First Steps Skill Set: . Develop a method for getting the most from your Bible . Adopt the simple pattern of conversational prayer . Experience the life-changing power of confessional abiding . Take steps into deeper relationships and service . Learn skills to touch your world with the love and message of Christ!

The First Steps of Your Discipleship Journey . . .Are More Important than You Think!Are you seeking a strong spiritual walk? If you are willing to do some training, this course can get you there! Replicating Jesus''s exciting vision, First Steps teaches six key practices to establish your faith and empower your mission! Come journey alongside others to gain a stride that will bless you for the rest of your life!First Steps Skill Set: - Develop a method for getting the most from your Bible - Adopt the simple pattern of conversational prayer - Experience the life-changing power of confessional abiding- Take steps into deeper relationships and service - Learn skills to touch your world with the love and message of Christ!

When It Comes to Disciple Making . . . You Get What You Aim For!Because the church grows at the edges, discipling new believers may be one of the most important things you do! Jesus knew this. At the pivotal post-resurrection point, he took the newer-in-faith and synergized a movement. Yet the biblical example and current trends do not match--churches lack consistently in four areas: Aim: They fail to shoot for the new believer''s evangelistic influence. Approach: They teach, but do not instill practices. Angle: Non-relational follow-up leads to disconnected disciples. Anticipation: Limited time did not produce lasting impact.Re-visioning, First Steps offers a fourfold course correction. Set your sights on the superior targets--and exciting results await! This guide will prepare you for the biggest assignment ever given: turn simple followers into strategic players.""One of the things I love about this course is that it combines fresh innovative content with solid skills. So often we are told what we should be doing, without the tools to get there. First Steps smashes the mold!""--Andrew Boganwright, pastor, Sandals Church, California""Sunday was a great beginning for our First Steps class. Response was fantastic, both in numbers and in the ''spirit'' of the class!""--Joe Cox, elder, Chorus Church, California""I remember the day that I realized I could personally have a ministry. Not just my pastor. Not just my church staff. And if God wanted to entrust me with reaching the world, I was all in! First Steps is a unique discipleship guide, written to empower new believers with that same missional paradigm toward their world. May God use this book to awaken a whole new generation of laborers to be ''all in'' for the harvest.""--Claude Hickman, author of Live Life On PurposeGary Comer is the Outreach and Training Director of Sandals Church in Riverside, California. The founder of Soul Whisperer Ministries, his passion is helping churches increase mission efficacy. He has authored Soul Whisperer: Why the Church Must Change the Way It Views Evangelism and the Missional Engagement Series. Connect with Gary at www.soulwhisperministry.com.