Derwin L. Gray

Is your life limited by labels the world and other people have used to define you? Labels you have internalized and apply to yourself every day. Labels like Afraid. Or Addict. Orphan. Damaged Goods. Failure. Maybe even Religious. These labels might be sewn into your life with such tight little stitches that they feel like a part of you. They feel like they define you. But that’s a lie. If you let Him, Jesus can remove those old labels and tattoo new ones onto your soul. Then you’ll begin to see yourself as God the Father sees you. The limits will be lifted, and your life will be transformed. It’s the truth. Join Pastor Derwin Gray on a fascinating journey into what can happen when you offer your head, your heart, and your hands to the only one who can offer you truly limitless life.

Step into a New World of Hope and LoveFear is our biggest enemy. It sneaks into our lives as worry, uncertainty, or discouragement, clouding our vision for a brighter future. It pauses our dreams, making us doubt the people we want to become and the lives we wish to lead. But what if I told you there was a better way--a path to a beautiful future filled with joy?In Tomorrow Needs You, Naeem Fazal opens a new chapter--one where fear no longer dictates our lives. He guides you through an inspiring narrative that not only acknowledges the challenges of our world but also celebrates its beauty. By following Jesus' example, Fazal paints a vivid picture of a life enriched by hope and perseverance amidst adversity.In Tomorrow Need You Pastor Fazal leads readers to: Embrace Gratitude: Cultivating an attitude of gratitude helps shift focus from what we lack to the abundance that surrounds us, fostering a positive mindset.Practice Forgiveness: Letting go of past grievances opens the heart to joy and allows us to move forward without the weight of resentment.Surround Yourself with Positive Influences: Engage with uplifting individuals who inspire and empower you, creating an environment that nurtures joy.Engage in Acts of Kindness: Spreading kindness not only brightens others' days but amplifies our own joy and strengthens our sense of connection.Find Joy in Simple Moments: Take time to appreciate the little things in life--sunny days, laughter with friends, or a quiet moment in nature.Imagine waking up each day, knowing fear has no hold over you. Envision a world where loss, failure, and rejection are steppingstones, not stumbling blocks. Tomorrow Needs You will help you boldly step into the future, guided by love with the belief that tomorrow truly needs each one of us.

Smak på det: FARGEBENÅDET! Ikke fargeblind, men fargebenådet. Denne boken du nå holder i hendene, argumenterer overbevisende for at det ikke er særlig kristelig å kalle seg fargeblind i møte med folk som har en annen hudfarge eller etnisk tilhørighet enn deg. I stedet er det en Gud-villet velsignelse at det kristne fellesskapet består av disse ulikhetene. Gud har i sin nåde gitt menigheten stort etnisk mangfold som en åndelig utrustning for å delta i Guds misjon. Bibelen maler et bilde av enhet som allerede er oppnådd i Jesu verk på korset. Måten vi kan bygge bro over det som splitter mennesker på, er ved å gripe visjonen om et nytt fellesskap - et fleretnisk fellesskap - dannet rundt Jesus, i gjensidig kjærlighet. «Dypest sett handler boka om hvordan vi skal leve sammen som kristne i denne verden.» - Bjørn Wang, høyskolelektor, Høyskolen for Ledelse og Teologi

The message of the gospel that Paul brought to the culturally diverse city of Ephesus forever transformed its citizen's lives. But the church in Ephesus had the same problems we face today: it was a multiethnic group of believers who found it difficult to come together as one and put aside their differences...In this six-session study (streaming video included), pastor Derwin Gray, of Transformation Church, takes you and your group through Paul's letter to the Ephesians to reveal how the apostle presented the revolutionary idea that Jesus came not only to forgive sins but also to create a unified family out of a diverse people.This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:The study guide itself—a 40 Day reading plan through Ephesians with discussion and personal reflection questions, video notes, and a leader's guide.An individual access code to stream all six video sessions online (you don't need to buy a DVD!).The letter to the church in Ephesus contains a message that's revolutionary to us even today—it's a message that's especially urgent now: that God desires to bring unity to all things and all peoples under Christ. This is the vision that bears the seeds of a heavenly revolution!40 Days Through the Book series:Each of the studies in this series, taught by a different pastor or Bible teacher on a specific book of the Bible, is designed to help you more actively engage with God's Word by understanding its background and culture and applying it in a fresh way to your life. Throughout each study, you'll be encouraged to read through the corresponding book in the New Testament at least once during the course of 40 days. Watch on any device!Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2027. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.

America has become a beautiful mosaic filled with many colors and ethnicities—but does your church reflect this change? Are you longing to be a cross-cultural leader who can guide the church into a multicolored world for the sake of the gospel? If so, Building a Multiethnic Church will give you the tools to embrace an invigorated community of grace, love, and reconciliation.In Building a Multiethnic Church, bestselling author and pastor Dr. Derwin Gray calls all churches and their leaders to grow out of ignorance, classism, racism, and greed into a flourishing, vibrant, and grace-filled community of believers.Drawing on wisdom from the early church and the New Testament, Gray will help youunderstand that planting and transforming churches into multiethnic communities is a biblical calling; identify and implement the best practices to help build multiethnic churches; andrecognize that reconciliation between ethnic groups in the church is not just a social issue, but a theological issue that cannot be ignored.-- Previously published as The High-Definition Leader, now revised and updated--

The High-Definition Leader is an invitation of grace for churches and their leaders to grasp the ancient call of the early New Testament Church that crossed ethnic and socioeconomic barriers to create heavenly colonies of love, reconciliation, and unity on earth. In it, you will learn the theology and practices that will help you build a mission-shaped, multi-ethnic church.