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ReStart Your Church

By: Dottie Escobedo-Frank

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As a result of the near-death experiences of many congregations today, denominational leaders are looking for ways to “revitalize” churches. The act of revitalization often starts with the assumption that what was once vital can be vital again, if church leaders simply do the same better. So congregations increase programs, budgets, and formulas. They look back in time, trying to recapture a period when the church’s role in society was vital. A church, seeking revitalization, typically does more of the same, but faster. However, the central story of our faith is the story of both death and resurrection. Followers of Christ like to live out the resurrection part of our faith, but they often aren't very comfortable dealing with what must come before resurrection - death.The church must be willing to live out its entire story, from beginning to end. The church needs to trust that God will bring to life what God wants to. This book suggests shifting away from the language of revitalization toward the story of death and resurrection. Escobedo-Frank focuses on ten specific “re-“ words to outline a strategy for dying and resurrecting again - for restarting the church: Recognize Realize Restore Review Reform Resensitize Release Reinvigorate Reemphasize Rebirth

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Converge Bible Studies | Our Common Sins

By: Dottie Escobedo-Frank

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Converge Bible Studies | Our Common Sins

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Converge is where life and faith come together.

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The Sacred Secular

How God Is Using the World to Shape the Church

By: Dottie Escobedo-Frank,Rob Rynders

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The Sacred Secular

How God Is Using the World to Shape the Church

By: Dottie Escobedo-Frank,Rob Rynders

The Sacred Secular examines cultural spaces where people are experiencing something sacred. These places are not in the church. They’re in yoga studios, neighborhood potlucks, and TED Talks. Dottie Escobedo-Frank and Rob Rynders see lessons for the church in these spaces. They see new ways we can convey to people that the church is uniquely sacred and significant and that Jesus is for them. These glimpses into the sacred-secular will inspire creative church leaders to set aside their assumptions about what church looks like. The Sacred Secular nurtures empowerment, creativity, spiritual movement, and the courage to embody the sacredness and substance of our faith. “Many of us in the church (including clergy) feel we have more in common with the ‘spiritual but not religious’ than we have with lots of church folks these days. We are just as spiritually hungry and thirsty as ever, but we’re open to finding God in surprising places and spaces . . . including ‘secular’ ones. This beautifully written book is all about that phenomenon. I think you’re going to love it.” —Brian D. McLaren, author/speaker, brianmclaren.net “Be prepared to hear contemporary stories akin to the Apostle Peter discovering God in an ‘outsider’—Cornelius—in twenty-first–century urban America. This book is a jewel from two missional church practitioners in The United Methodist Church. It offers wisdom, vision, creativity, and humility that will mark the gospel-bearing church of the future. I highly recommend The Sacred Secular to pastors, church planters, and laity who want their congregations to know how to develop culturally connected faith communities in our rapidly changing world.” —Elaine A. Heath, Dean, Duke Divinity School, Duke University, Durham, NC

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ReStart Your Church

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Sermon Seeds

40 Creative Sermon Starters

By: Dottie Escobedo-Frank

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Sermon Seeds

40 Creative Sermon Starters

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Note: This is the eBook version, and does not contain the DVD nor the DVD contents that the print version contains. If you preach, you are looking for ways to create worship experiences that keep people on the edge of their seats, straining to hear every word. Sermon Seeds helps pastors who want to approach the job of preaching more creatively by suggesting out-of-the-box surprises that bring about deeper understanding of God’s message. Creative, multifaceted sermons can happen without extensive technology, money, or staff. Sermon Seeds stirs creative juices by providing ideas that can easily be adapted for use in a variety of settings. Contains forty creative sermon starters, each complete with the Scripture passage, message theme and elements, background information, creative avenue, and suggested ending. Themes include: Passing the Mantle, The Bread-Maker God—Holy Communion, and Grace: Breaking Through the Barriers.

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Give It Up!

A Lenten Study for Adults

By: Dottie Escobedo-Frank

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Give It Up!

A Lenten Study for Adults

By: Dottie Escobedo-Frank

This Lenten study reflects on all the things that hold our attention, occupy our minds and monopolize our time, yet still isolate us from God and the world around us. Things like social media, phones, the noise of life, and focus on the external. Imagine taking on the challenge of giving up each of these for a week. During this seven-week study, Dottie Escobedo Frank takes the reader on a journey of self discovery, where he or she learns that the power of release brings great gain. The biggest gain is a stronger relationship with Christ. In the release, each person is freed to "give it up" in applause and praise for a life deeply lived in Christ. This thematic Bible study is designed to be used by individuals and small groups during the Lent 2015 season. In addition to the main content, each chapter offers questions for reflection and discussion, a brief prayer, and a focus for the week. The focus emerges from the chapter content and encourages readers to engage in a spiritual practice or do something specific that will help them grow in faith. On the whole, this thematic seasonal Bible study series is designed for transformation and application of Bible study to everyday, practical life experience.

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Give It Up!

A Lenten Study for Adults

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A Lenten Study for Adults

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The Sacred Secular

How God Is Using the World to Shape the Church

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Jesus Insurgency

The Church Revolution from the Edge

By: Rev. Rudy Rasmus,Dottie Escobedo-Frank

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Jesus Insurgency

The Church Revolution from the Edge

By: Rev. Rudy Rasmus,Dottie Escobedo-Frank

Crunching more data maybe helpful but will not revolutionize, let alone save, a declining church. We need creative thinking done by people who are not afraid to face the institutional church. Indeed, the change we long for is already happening. It is happening on the margins in ministries to the least, the last, and the lost. Written by two creative pastors with different but successful ministries, this breathtaking book will show you how the church can live out its mission and ignite a movement. If we pay attention, we can let this Jesus Insurgency create new life.

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Sermon Seeds

40 Creative Sermon Starters

By: Dottie Escobedo-Frank

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40 Creative Sermon Starters

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Converge Bible Studies | Our Common Sins

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Converge is where life and faith come together.

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Book's by Dottie Escobedo-Frank

ReStart Your Church

ReStart Your Church

Converge Bible Studies | Our Common Sins

Converge Bible Studies | Our Common Sins

The Sacred Secular

The Sacred Secular

ReStart Your Church

ReStart Your Church

Sermon Seeds

Sermon Seeds

Give It Up!

Give It Up!

Give It Up!

Give It Up!

The Sacred Secular

The Sacred Secular

Jesus Insurgency

Jesus Insurgency

Sermon Seeds

Sermon Seeds

Converge Bible Studies | Our Common Sins

Converge Bible Studies | Our Common Sins

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