Kirjahaku

Why the church continues to decline in almost every metric is the great contemporary dilemma of pastors and church leaders.One thing is certain: The root cause for the lack of impact and fruitfulness of the church is a shortage of authentic disciples of Jesus.Growth requires discipleship-not just any form of discipleship, though, but passionate discipleship.And passion is a function of environment.We thrive when we fit, when we have a strong sense of belonging, purpose, and shared mission in a community. When the conditions of mission align, everything changes-instead of pulling and struggling along, we are practically propelled forward.Creating the right environment is essential if you are hoping to thrive and multiply.When we begin to discover environments where we can dream about our contribution to the world-when we begin to see ourselves as an essential part of God's plan-we findpassion and energy to live a deeper sense of purpose and calling. Our work becomes meaningful, and our relationships become powerful.With Sims and Robertson as guides, discover the transformative power of discipleship environments. Creating Space offers practical guidance on how to create environmentswhere disciples of Jesus can truly thrive and multiply. Drawing from decades of ministry experience, the authors explore the challenges facing the modern church and provide acompelling vision for nurturing authentic, passionate spiritual disciples who embody the love and mission of Jesus.The book emphasizes the importance of deep listening, accountable relationships, and intentional disciple-making environments that can ignite a movement of spiritual renewalwithin churches and communities.Through biblical wisdom, powerful narratives, and actionable tools, Creating Space equips leaders and laypeople alike to shift from maintaining programs to fostering transformative relationships.

FEELING ALONE, ISOLATED, OVERWHELMED, OR STUCK? We live in a world that is uncertain, unsettled, and constantly moving; and the individualism, emotional immaturity, and division of our society have permeated many of our churches and leadership structures-with the body of Christ declining and ineffective as a result. For far too long, the Western church has relied upon solo leaders to meet these challenges, but in recent years, many prominent leaders and ministries have unraveled before us. IN A COMPLEX AND CHANGING WORLD, WHAT KIND OF LEADERS MUST WE BE? Drawing from biblical principles, leadership theory, and more than twenty years of coaching leaders and teams, Bryan D. Sims reveals a Christ-centered vision for shared leadership that will not only bring leaders a greater sense of joy and camaraderie but is also essential if the church is to adapt to the challenges we face and become all God has called us to be.