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Fish Out of Water: 9 Strategies to Maximize Your God-Given Leadership Potential

Fish Out of Water: 9 Strategies to Maximize Your God-Given Leadership Potential

by George Barna

Available for the first time in paperback, Barna unveils the results of years of research and hundreds of interviews, and emerges with a new definition of what leadership is--and isn't.… Read more…

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Mentoring Leaders: Wisdom for Developing Character, Calling, and Competency

Mentoring Leaders: Wisdom for Developing Character, Calling, and Competency

by George Barna and Carson Pue

Over the next five to ten years, it's predicted that more than 50,000 strategic ministry leadership positions are going to be filled. Who will these leaders be? And more importantly, who will prepare them for these positions?Mentoring Leaders offers a unique angle on what it takes to prepare transformational leaders for today's church. While addressi… Read more…

High Impact African-American Churches

High Impact African-American Churches

by George Barna, Eddie Long and Harry R. JacksonJr.

Throughout our nation, hundreds of vibrant African-American churches are leading people to deep, life-changing spiritual transformations. With visionary leadership, powerful worship, challenging faith formation strategies, and a strong sense of community and mission, these churches form the backbone of American spirituality. What generates this vitality? And… Read more…

Think Like Jesus: Make The Right Decision Every Time

Think Like Jesus: Make The Right Decision Every Time

by George Barna

The main reason people don't act like Jesus is because they don't think like Jesus. Discover the seven core questions that Christians must be able to answer biblically in order to live a transformed life.The latest data from researcher George Barna’s polls across America shows that we are confused by the issues that confront us today. We find o… Read more…

Boiling Point: How Coming Cultural Shifts Will Change Your Life

Boiling Point: How Coming Cultural Shifts Will Change Your Life

by George Barna and Mark Hatch

Two decades ago a groundbreaking book called "The Frog in the Kettle" changed what we believe about the evangelical Church and its influence in America. Subsequent books by George Barna have become must-reading for church leaders and concerned Christians everywhere. Now Barna takes a fresh look at the Church--where we stand and where we are headed-… Read more…

Grow Your Church from the Outside In

Grow Your Church from the Outside In

by Lee Strobel and George Barna

According to the author, America has more unchurched people than the entire populations of all but 11 of the world's 194 nations! Based on research among several thousand unchurched people, the book discusses their values, attitudes, beliefs, religious practices, demographics, life goals, and spiritual expectations. Using additional research conducted am… Read more…

Real Teens: A Contemporary Snapshot of Youth Culture

Real Teens: A Contemporary Snapshot of Youth Culture

by George Barna

They are the digital generation, the Mosaics, a new wave of connected and decidedly upbeat young people who are anxious to make a positive difference in the world around them. Skepticism--once the hallmark of Generation X--is waning as the prevalent attitude among teens. As teens change, so must our way of teaching them and reaching them. How can we effectiv… Read more…

The Habits of Highly Effective Churches: Being Strategic in Your God-Given Ministry

The Habits of Highly Effective Churches: Being Strategic in Your God-Given Ministry

by George Barna

George Barna reveals nine critical habits proven to make a church an effective local body. The Habits of Highly Effective Churches dispels popular myths and wrong beliefs as to what constitutes a thriving church in today's society and is an excellent resource for ministry leaders who are seeking or willing to re-evaluate and restructure a church.… Read more…

Leaders on Leadership (The Leading Edge Series): Wisdom, Advice and Encouragement on the Art of Leading God's People

Leaders on Leadership (The Leading Edge Series): Wisdom, Advice and Encouragement on the Art of Leading God's People

by George Barna

How does a Christian lead? By following today's secular business models, or by simply studying the life of Christ and pursuing a servant-based style? In this insightful, practical book, George Barna has pulled together some of today's top Christian leaders to talk about the subject of Christian leadership. Articles include: The Tasks of a Leader by … Read more…

Second Coming of the Church

Second Coming of the Church

by George Barna

In this "blueprint for survival," Christian sociologist George Barna evaluates the moral and spiritual decline of society and the corresponding stagnation within the Church. Using hard data, Barna unveils the status quo and argues convincingly that the Church must re-invent itself or face virtual oblivion by the mid-21st century.… Read more…

How to Increase Giving in Your Church

How to Increase Giving in Your Church

by George Barna

One of the most difficult tasks facing any church leader is the issue of raising funds. It's not that we don't realize that tithing and giving are biblical issues; God's Word is full of strong statements about the stewardship of money. But how does a pastor convey God's heart for stewardship? Literally, what's the best way to raise the mo… Read more…


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