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‘The Jesus-Hearted Woman’ by Jodi Detrick

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The latest issue of Enrichment contains an excerpt from Jodi Detrick’s new book, The Jesus-Hearted Woman (paperback, Kindle). Here’s the conclusion of the excerpt: Many times while writing about these 10 qualities so crucial to being an enduring and endearing leader, I’ve discovered something that startled my predictable way of thinking, encouraged the deeper places in my heart, or inspired my sagging hopes. There were also times when the bigger revelation was just how Jodi-hearted I am, instead of how Jesus-hearted I should be. Yet, I take heart in this: all these leadership qualities (and infinitely more) are personified in Jesus. Colossians 2:9,10, … Continue reading ‘The Jesus-Hearted Woman’ by Jodi Detrick

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Interview with Doug Clay, Author of “Dreaming in 3D” (@GetInfluence)

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In this video, I interview Doug Clay about his new book, Dreaming in 3D. Clay is general treasurer of the General Council of the Assemblies of God. Interview with Doug Clay, Author of “Dreaming i…, posted with vodpod Continue reading Interview with Doug Clay, Author of “Dreaming in 3D” (@GetInfluence)

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Interview with Brian Dollar, Author of “I Blew It!”

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In this video, I interview Brian Dollar, author of I Blew It! The Biggest Mistakes I’ve Made in Kids’ Ministry…And How You Can Avoid Them. Interview with Brian Dollar, Author of “I Blew …, posted with vodpod Continue reading Interview with Brian Dollar, Author of “I Blew It!”

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Interview with Mike Clarensau about “From Belonging to Becoming”

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In this video, I interview Mike Clarensau about his new book, From Belonging to Becoming: The Power of Loving People Like Jesus Did. Mike is senior director of the Healthy Church Network. Prior to that, he was senior pastor of Maranatha Worship Center in Wichita, Kansas. From Belonging to Becoming charts a new pathway of discipleship. Instead of believing-belonging-becoming, Mike argues that Jesus practiced belonging-believing-becoming, putting relationship before the call to faith or the commitment to a new lifestyle. Indeed, the relationship with Jesus made both faith and holiness possible in the lives of Jesus’ followers. This is the model … Continue reading Interview with Mike Clarensau about “From Belonging to Becoming”

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Review of “From Belonging to Becoming” by Mike Clarensau

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Mike Clarensau, From Belonging to Becoming: The Power of Loving People Like Jesus Did (Springfield, MO: Influence Resources, 2011). $19.99, 262 pages. Luke 7:36–50 narrates the encounter between Jesus and a sinful woman who anointed his feet at the home of Simon the Pharisee. Mike Clarensau opens From Belonging to Becoming with this story because it illustrates a choice all church leaders and members must make: Do we accept the woman as Jesus did, or do we reject her like Simon the Pharisee did? Clarensau is senior director of the Assemblies of God’s Healthy Church Network. Before taking this position, … Continue reading Review of “From Belonging to Becoming” by Mike Clarensau

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Interview with @PRodLoy about “3 Questions” and Lots of Other Stuff (@Get Influence)

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In this video, I interview Pastor Rod Loy about his new book, “3 Questions: A Powerful Grid to Help You Live in the Grace of God.” Well, that was my intention. We actually ended up talking about the book as well as a lot of other topics. Enjoy! Here’s the timecode on the video, in case you want to skip ahead to a specific question: 00:03 Introduction 01:11 How can a pastor wear a pink shirt?” & other crazy questions pastors are asked. 02:15 How do you protect your super-secret identity as Rocketman? 03:30 What are you doing Christmas Sunday … Continue reading Interview with @PRodLoy about “3 Questions” and Lots of Other Stuff (@Get Influence)

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Review of “3 Questions” by Rod Loy

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Rod Loy, 3 Questions: A Powerful Grid to Help You Live by the Grace of God (Springfield, MO: Influence Resources, 2011). $14.99, 208 pages. In 3 Questions, Rod Loy uses Paul’s letter to the Galatians to diagnose our motive, source of power and wisdom, and willingness to speak truth. Filled with humor, spiritual insight, and practical advice, 3 Questions will help you see, in Loy’s words, that “everything I have, everything I am, and everything I’ll ever do is a product of God’s amazing grace.” The book comes with study questions and is useful for individual and small group study. … Continue reading Review of “3 Questions” by Rod Loy

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Impacting Your Community with @TommySparger

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In this video, Pastor Tommy Sparger talks about North Point Church’s strategy for making a difference in its community. You can read more about that strategy in Sparger’s new book, “The Impact Effect: A Revolutionary Vision for Compassion in Your Community and the World,” published by Influence Resources. I interviewed Sparger about his book in the video below: Continue reading Impacting Your Community with @TommySparger

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Interview with Trinity Jordan, Author of “Jesus Never Said to Plant Churches”

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In this video, Justin Lathrop interviews Trinity Jordan, church planter and author of Jesus Never Said to Plant Churches from Influence Resources. Interview with Trinity Jordan, Author of “Jesus…, posted with vodpod Continue reading Interview with Trinity Jordan, Author of “Jesus Never Said to Plant Churches”