Böcker av Dan Chick

After being molded by the Lord in churches, Bible School, Missions in Africa, and visiting different denominations, we tried our own church values by planting a church in a small town in Canada. We were told we had set up a Church for the next generation!What we truly wanted to do is prepare leaders with thought-provoking ideas God had taught us. This is not an answer book! God is the One with answers and the way through harrowing experiences. We watched leaders as they handled situations. We share those plus, notable books we read. The couple share their struggles candidly, explaining God's creative solutions! Planting a church with five-fold valuesMarriage & remarriage Offenses in church or leadership Reparenting Finances, and tithingShort term missions Correction of leaders Someone molested It is devastating when leaders or the Pastor try to be a CEO! (We don't pay people to come to church) Jesus brought salvation so we could learn a new way to LIVE! Jesus came because religion wasn't working. He sent Jesus with a New Mandate to put His Power and Authority into new Wineskins!

Dive into this engaging read of how God taught this couple about the different Portals that we all can choose! Once we have the courage to push through the portals and the passion to be taught by the Lord, we are no longer the same!! We can''t go back to Ho-Hum Christianity. We are advancing into the adventure of God''s Incredible Kingdom!! Every Portal is thoroughly explained right from Motivational gifts and spending time with God through the purpose of Storms of life and pruning.How do we know what God has for our lives?Why is good character necessary?Why do we need to know how others see us?Are we a servant, an orphan left alone or a son?How do we grab a charismatic tool belt from God?What is the dark night of the soul?Can just anyone mature into the leadership offices?What are the traits of leadership Callings?What prevents us from leadership maturity coming our way?Why do people try to control others?How to challenge people into their purpose of leadership?Strengthen your faith and learn the ''Nuts and Bolts'' of learning at the Lord''s feet. This couple goes from attending church, to preparation, and take their family to Africa, to raising up an Antioch type Regional church in Canada!This uplifting manuscript contains many accessible tools readers can use for future reference. The author stays connected to readers by using relevant personal examples to solidify many messages in the text. The authors'' combination of Biblical knowledge and intense focus on the topics grant the reader permission to look within and implement these ideas into his or her daily life. (Manuscript Review 2015, Xulon Publishers)