Leith AndersonCritiques

I was given this book by NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

I have been a volunteer in our church for many years, and it amazes me how many of the things that need done there is done by volunteers. This well-written book tells about building a volunteer system in the church. It talks about identifying and using individual spiritual gifts to help the church to thrive. It also shares ways to steer clear of some of the pitfalls, or burnouts of volunteers.

I feel like this would be a good book for any of the church staff.

We love it when God answers prayer. He thunders from heaven to answer Elijah, sending fire to ignite wet wood. He provides food and work, heals the sick, reassembles broken marriages, brings wayward children home. We wouldn't bother to as God's help if we didn't want his resounding "Yes!" to our prayers.
When our prayers are good and reasonable, we see no reason why a good and powerful God wouldn't grant what we ask. But even to the greatest saints God sometimes says no. The "company of the denied" includes David, Paul, even Jesus. Is it possible to make sense of unanswered prayer?

With wisdom and warmth, Leith Anderson probes prayer's toughest mysteries, leading readers anew to the God who is worth trusting.

No liberty is more precious in the American experience than religious liberty

This book is essentially a simple set of studies on the Biblical book of Acts, giving a bit of historical context, and some application for today. I downloaded it free for my Kindle, and read a bit each day over several weeks.

Nothing really new or inspiring, but the writing is good, the style easy to read, and there are some interesting sections. In addition, there are some useful reminders about the excitement of the early Church, something which we've rather lost today, and some sections which seemed quite thought-provoking at the time.

Certainly worth reading, if you're interested in an overview of the book of Acts, but nothing special.

Will the church mimic the growing 'America First' sentiment? Isolationism is a powerful force that may be affecting your congregation.

Life's most important lessons come during times of suffering.

No List of rules can prepare us for the challenges of life

Women are choosing to leave the work force in increasing numbers. What does this mean for the church?

The best way to set a relationship right may be to keep the offender away from where he went wrong

We want to be so much like our Master that we stand out in the crowed. How do we do it? Scripture gives three categories for sorting out specifics of separation

Some forms of next century's church may be remarkably familiar

Some forms of next century's church may be remarkably familiar

Standing Up to Leadership Pressures

Our forecasters spot five trends that will shape your ministry in the next decde.

The rapid and complex changes transforming Western society have left many churches and ministry organizations teetering between ineffectiveness and extinction. They must learn to meet the challenges of the present and upcoming generation quickly. Leith Anderson has successfully guided his own church through a process of extraordinary growth and change. Out of his experience, research, and presentations has come the material for this book. Dying for Change is not intended to be a simple formula for success. Change is extremely difficult but absolutely necessary.

More managerial leadership crap. Pick up instead: Stott's "Basics of Christian Leadership" and Carson's "The Cross and Christian Ministry".

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Jesus: An Intimate Portrait of the Man, His Land, and His People by Leith Anderson (?)

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