Why God Calls Us To Dangerous Places

About The Book:  Why God Calls Us to Dangerous Places is about what is lost and what is gained when we follow God at any cost.
Soon after 9/11, Kate McCord left the corporate world and followed God to Afghanistan—sometimes into the reach of death. Alive but not unscathed, she has suffered the loss of many things: comfort, safety, even dear friends and fellow sojourners.
But Kate realizes that those who go are not the only ones who suffer. Those who love those who go also suffer. This book is for them, too.
Weaving together Scripture, her story, and stories of both those who go and those who send, Kate considers why God calls us to dangerous places and what it means for all involved.
It means dependence. It means loss. It means a firmer hold on hope. It can mean death, trauma, and heavy sorrow. But it can also mean joy unimaginable. Through suffering, we come closer to the heart of God.
Written with the weight of glory in the shadow of loss, Why God Calls Us to Dangerous Places will inspire Christians to count the cost—and pay it.
About The Author:  Kate McCord is an American writer, speaker, workshop facilitator, and spiritual director. She worked in Afghanistan for 9 years as a humanitarian aid worker and often draws on her experiences as she explores themes of faith and practice. Kate can be found on the web at www.storytellerkm.com.
My Thoughts On The Book:  This book is must read for individuals considering missionary work and for the Church in general. It is a well-written and touching book about people of faith who practice what they preach.  Many times it is hard to answer the call of God, especially when it causes you to step outside of your comfort zone.   As the parent of a missionary who has chosen to follow God's call to dangerous places and as a pastor I am saddened by the fact that the Church, as a whole, today should the most understanding of  a person's calling....but they are not always.  It is hard for many to understand the thought processes of a person who chooses to leave the comfort of home and go where they are sent...especially if that place is dangerous.   As a parent, this book answered and settled many of my own questions.  The book is a MUST READ.  It is comforting and encouraging.  I urge you to get a copy, sit down, and inhale the beauty of this book.  If you ever get a chance to hear Kate McCord speak, take it, I know I will.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this e-book free from Moody Publishers as part of their Blogging Review program.   I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!  

The Evangelism Study Bible

About The Book:  The Evangelism Study Bible provides all the tools needed for sharing the gospel in a clear, simple, and guilt-free way.  Using the highly regarded New King James Version®, The Evangelism Study Bible brings together a wide variety of resources, some never before paired with the text of Scripture. Users will benefit from:
• a brief, informative introduction to each Bible book, focusing on its contribution to evangelism
• more than 2,600 study notes pertaining to evangelism
• over 260 tips on practical issues in evangelism
• 125 in-depth articles on crucial issues
• 85 how-to features that provide hands-on advice
• 45 inspirational devotions
• easy-to-follow double-column format with explanatory notes
• helpful cross references
• biblical concordance
• full-color maps
The Evangelism Study Bible not only provides the training to explain and make clear the good news of the gospel, it also will motivate readers to evangelize out of grace rather than guilt. 
About EvanTell, Inc. - For more than forty years, EvanTell, Inc., an evangelism training and outreach ministry in Dallas, Texas, has focused on one mission: the gospel, clear and simple. Founded by Dr. R. Larry Moyer, EvanTell, Inc., touches millions of lives each year with evangelism materials, evangelism training, and outreach events. Now those four decades of experience in training believers to share the good news in a clear and simple fashion has been paired with the one essential tool for evangelism: God's Word.  EvanTell's Mission is to declare the gospel clearly and simply; activate believers around the world; and prepare the upcoming generations to reach the lost.  For more information about EvanTell visit them at:  www.evantell.org/bible, twitter.com/evantell, facebook.com/evantell.
My Thoughts On The Book:  As a pastor I love reading and studying different Bibles.  When I am preparing a sermon I love to jump between the Common English Bible, NRSV, and NKJV.  When I began my reviewing process of this Bible I started with the List of Features in the front of the book.  I found highlights and references for each book of the Bible and loved it.  This would be extremely helpful for someone who is not familiar with the Bible or someone looking for a specific subject.  At the beginning of each chapter the reader could find an introduction and throughout each book there were numerous sidebars.  This book was AWESOME.  I am a rural pastor and my daughter and her husband are missionaries in Moldova.  This book is a Must Have for both of us and for anyone who is looking for a way to share God's love.  It is clear, concise, helpful and a great tool to have in your library.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Kregel Publishers as part of their Book Review Blogger Programs. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”  Thank you!  Thank you!  Thank you!  

Church In The Middle

About The Book:  According to a U.S. Religion Census, approximately 150 million Americans are not engaged with any religious community. Churches have the opportunity to share the hope of the Gospel with millions of people living in a broken world. As we look to the future, however, rapid changes in society are causing approaches to ministry to become ineffective. An attractional approach, where we rely on people to come to our churches to be introduced to Jesus, isn t going to be enough. Our congregations will be most effective in reaching coming generations when we exit our buildings and engage people as Jesus did, in servanthood, compassion and love. But how can churches make that shift?  This workbook is designed for the church in the middle the church that is caught between operating with an attractional approach to ministry and a desire to get outside its walls and engage the community missionally. This book identifies the challenges facing all churches, provides tools for you to assess the present practices at your church, and helps you create and implement new ways for your church to build relationships with your community. It will walk you through practical steps to help prepare your church to reach the generations of tomorrow. Features and Benefits Workbook format encourages readers to apply concepts to their church s unique situation and context. Helps churches be better prepared for the future by providing practical steps to enact positive change in their approaches to ministry Ideal resource for church leaders Perfect for use by congregations, small groups, adult classes, leadership training, or individuals. Lay-flat binding makes it easy to write inside book. Online video introduction with author.


About The Author:  In more than 30 years of ministry, Rolland Daniels has pastored congregations large and small, worked for national organizations, and been a coach and mentor to many young leaders. Rolland has a Doctorate of Education with a focus on the changing dynamics of diversity in the world today. He speaks at various conferences across the country on leadership development, spiritual wellness, organizational life and moving the church outside its walls. Rolland is currently the Senior Associate Pastor at Madison Park Church of God and an adjunct professor for Anderson University. He and his wife, Ellen, live in Anderson, Indiana. You can follow Rolland on Twitter @RevRoll or at his blog, www.4thirteen.org.


My Thoughts On The Book:  As a pastor I am always looking for ways to spark life into my church.  I chose this book for that very reason.  I have a small rural church and we need to get moving so we are not left behind by the big mega churches.  I found this book very thought provoking and really enjoyed it.  I reviewed it in e-format, but loved it so much that I am going to purchase it for my library.  This book was everything I was hoping it would be and more.  It was a blueprint and planner for reaching people outside the walls of the church building.  


Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Netgalley for review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”  Thank you!  Thank you!  Thank you!