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A wayward son. A broken father. An angry brother. A story for today.Boomerang is a thought-provoking, hope-filled retelling of one of the most memorable parables in the Bible. When Jesus spoke, He always included stories that stuck, and like every one of Jesus' stories, this one has more to it than meets the eye--three characters with three very different perspectives.Jesus had you in mind when He told this story. Brett Rickey invites you to accompany a son, a father, and a brother on a journey from rebellion and disappointment to redemption and hope. In this contemporary narrative, learn to recognize the behavioral and spiritual traits of the characters and allow yourself to become part of the story.

This book courageously tackles a potentially controversial matter.--Kevin Walker, CLC MinistriesThe author lowers barriers and raises expectations for what effective multicultural ministry can be.--Evan McBroom, President, Fishhook, Inc.The Body of Christ is most effective when all of its parts are working at their maximum potential.We''ve been stuck in a ministry world full of fear and confusion while trying to do our own version of integrating. The fact is that the how of ministry is determined by the who, when, and where of culture.The Church should be the greatest advocate for cultural and racial diversity in all of society. We certainly should not lag behind. Part of maximizing the potential of the Church is being sensitive to diverse audiences. The Church should be proactive in reaching and ministering to these audiences without sacrificing the integrity of God''s word.The Integrated Church will challenge the discussion of the church''s relevance in culture. This collection of stories and solutions will assist church communicators in understanding the variety of people they are called to serve. Begin to understand the struggles, challenges, benefits, and opportunities their culture provides.Get ready to discover a whole new way to maximize your potential.

How can you change a stagnant, inward-focused church of pew-sitters into a growing, outreach-oriented fellowship of believers? In The Pastor's Guide to Growing a Christlike Church, you'll discover the keys to creating a vibrant, biblical, spiritually healthy church. William Willimon, H.B. London, George Hunter III, and other well-known church leaders teach you how to:Develop servant leaders among the laityGet laity involved in serving the communityNurture healthy spirituality in the churchDevelop authentic Christian community and fellowshipPlan worship services that bind church members togetherCast a vision for the future of the churchAnd much more!