Rooting for Rivals
How Collaboration and Generosity Increase the Impact of Leaders, Charities, and Churches
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David Cochran Heath
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Reject pride of ownership in pursuit of a higher mission.
Christian organizations have come to be known mostly for what we're against. And all too often, that includes being against each other. But amid growing distrust of religious institutions, Christ-centered nonprofits have a unique opportunity to link arms and collectively pursue a calling higher than any one organization's agenda.
Rooting for Rivals reveals how your ministry can multiply its impact by cooperating rather than competing with others, modeling Christlike love and generosity in the process. Peter Greer and Chris Horst explore case studies illustrating the power of collaborative ministry. Writing with vulnerability, they also share their own failures and successes in moving toward a kingdom mindset.
In Rooting for Rivals, you'll discover the key to revitalizing your ministry and making an enduring difference in the world.
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Today there are too many examples of those claiming to follow Christ being caustic, divisive, and irrational, contributing to dismissals of the Christian faith as hypocritical, self-interested, and politically co-opted. What has happened in our society? One short outrageous video, whether it is true or not, can trigger an avalanche of comments on social media. Welcome to the new age of outrage. In this groundbreaking book featuring new survey research of evangelicals and their relationship to the age of outrage, Ed Stetzer offers a constructive way forward.
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A Balanced Look at an Unbalanced World
- By Tony E. on 11-01-18
By: Ed Stetzer
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Rebuilt
- Awakening the Faithful, Reaching the Lost, Making Church Matter
- By: Michael White, Tom Corcoran
- Narrated by: Michael White, Tom Corcoran
- Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins
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Drawing on the wisdom gleaned from thriving mega-churches and innovative business leaders while anchoring their vision in the Eucharistic center of Catholic faith, Fr. Michael White and lay associate Tom Corcoran present the compelling and inspiring story to how they brought their parish back to life. Rebuilt is a story of stopping everything and changing focus. When their parish reached a breaking point, Fr. Michael White and lay associate Tom Corcoran asked themselves how they could make the Church matter to Catholics.
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Don't Do What's Suggested Unless You Will OWN IT.
- By Julia S on 02-06-18
By: Michael White, and others
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Creating Community
- Five Keys to Building a Small Group Culture
- By: Andy Stanley, Bill Willits
- Narrated by: Lloyd James
- Length: 3 hrs
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Bill Willits and best-selling author Andy Stanley share their successful approach, which has resulted in nearly 8,000 adults becoming involved in small groups at North Point Community Church in Atlanta . Simply put, the five principles clearly described here have passed the test. This is not just another book about community; this is a book about strategy - strategy that builds a small group culture.
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great book on the overall approach to small groups
- By Russell E. on 06-03-18
By: Andy Stanley, and others
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Interrupted
- When Jesus Wrecks Your Comfortable Christianity
- By: Jen Hatmaker
- Narrated by: Rebecca Gallagher
- Length: 6 hrs and 26 mins
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Are you one of the millions who crave a new direction in the church, fed up with religious games, empty promises, and cultural Christianity? You are not alone. You are not crazy. Maybe Jesus is ready to interrupt your life. Snatching Jen Hatmaker from the grip of her consumer life, God began asking her questions like, "What is really the point of My Church? What have I really asked of you?" Transparent and imperfect, Jen will engage and inspire you to go beyond comfortable and answer for yourself the question she faced.
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If you're ready to be interrupted too...
- By Tamara Shope on 10-08-15
By: Jen Hatmaker
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The Great Spiritual Migration
- How the World's Largest Religion Is Seeking a Better Way to Be Christian
- By: Brian McLaren
- Narrated by: Brian McLaren
- Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins
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With his trademark brilliance, generosity of spirit, and clear pastoral calling, Brian McLaren synthesizes an accessible and inviting understanding of what it means to follow Jesus.
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A must-read for Christian thinkers
- By Amazon Customer on 10-26-16
By: Brian McLaren
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Living Your Strengths
- Discover Your God-Given Talents and Inspire Your Community
- By: Albert L. Winseman D.Min., Donald O. Clifton Ph.D., Curt Liesveld M.Div. M.A.
- Narrated by: James Foster
- Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins
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American churches are experiencing a power shortage, declare the authors of Living Your Strengths. "People aren't harnessing the power of their innate gifts." Does this message sound familiar? Have you felt disconnected from your church lately? Are you not attending as much? Or maybe you're a passionate member who wants to become even more involved, and you would also like to inspire others.
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Great Resource for Strength Finder!
- By K Dorsey on 03-02-21
By: Albert L. Winseman D.Min., and others
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God and Money
- By: John Cortines, Gregory Baumer
- Narrated by: Sean Patrick Hopkins
- Length: 8 hrs
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Two young Harvard MBAs on the fast track to wealth and success tell their story of God's transforming power and how Scripture brought them to the startling conclusion that they should give the majority of their money away to those in need. Packed with compelling case studies, research, and practical strategies, God and Money offers an honest look at what the Bible says about generous giving.
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Very interesting!
- By Andie Zona on 08-10-20
By: John Cortines, and others
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Rumors of God
- Experience the Kind of Faith You've Only Heard About
- By: Darren Whitehead, Jon Tyson
- Narrated by: Darren Whitehead, Jon Tyson
- Length: 4 hrs and 24 mins
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Where is the life God promised us? Life is busy. We live like slaves to our fast-paced, suffocating schedules. We spend our energy and time in triviality, relegating God to the background. He seems distant to us, and we resist the idea that God wants to give, say, and show us more; we dismiss it as rumor. But Jesus calls us to a better way. Another dream - an unimagined future. Close the gap between what you hear about and what you see.
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Excellent book
- By S. HARRIS on 06-24-15
By: Darren Whitehead, and others
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The Leadership Lessons of Jesus
- By: Bob Briner, Ray Pritchard
- Narrated by: Mark Warner
- Length: 4 hrs and 8 mins
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A bind-up of two titles that offers the timeless wisdom of Jesus Christ as it can apply to today's leaders. Practical as well as inspirational, the lessons and techniques are perfect for business leaders, community leaders, anyone who need to interact and motivate diverse groups of people.
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Will definitely repeat
- By Amazon Customer on 11-29-22
By: Bob Briner, and others
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Freedom of Simplicity
- Finding Harmony in a Complex World
- By: Richard J. Foster
- Narrated by: Lloyd James
- Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins
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Written in the same warm, accessible style as Richard Foster's best-selling Celebration of Discipline, Freedom of Simplicity articulates a creative, more human style of living and points the way for Christians to make their lives "models of simplicity."
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Challenging and provoking
- By Kindle Customer on 05-27-09
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Toxic Charity
- How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help (And How to Reverse It)
- By: Robert D. Lupton
- Narrated by: Patrick Lawlor
- Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins
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In his four decades of urban ministry, Robert D. Lupton has experienced firsthand how our good intentions can have unintended, dire consequences. We fly off on mission trips to poverty-stricken villages, hearts full of pity and suitcases bulging with giveaways - trips that one Nicaraguan leader describes as effective only in "turning my people into beggars." In Toxic Charity, Lupton urges individuals, churches, and organizations to step away from these spontaneous, often destructive acts of compassion and toward thoughtful paths to community development.
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Changed Everything
- By John on 11-17-15
By: Robert D. Lupton
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- Beth Bostwick
- 09-19-18
Life Changing
Wow! This is an amazing book. I work with so many nonprofits and I plan on giving this book to them. What was most amazing is that it also helped me on a personal level to see my own gluttony and greed. Thank you thank you thank you thank you!!
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- Cal Ron
- 03-27-19
The Rest of the Story! Why we exist.
A call to be an insurgent for the Kingdom. Let's roll into our calling today.
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- S. Riedner
- 10-21-19
Inspires you to act
Love everything about this. And I’m genuinely humbled by their honesty and vulnerability. I appreciate the real life stories. It moves you from knowledge (something we all technically “know”) to real action. Deep thanks to the authors.
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- DDR
- 02-07-19
Superb work on the importance of collaboration!
Absolutely phenomenal, a must read for any organization that truly desires to move from good, to better, to best. Founded in humility, the authors do a fantastic job demonstrating that true success only occurs through collaboration!
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- Vince Coleman
- 11-09-22
The Power of Oneness
This is a true framework for how the Body of Christ can truly make a significant Kingdom Building impact when we lay aside our own agendas and recognize we are on the same team where Jesus Christ is the head. I love it!!!
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- Kindle Customer
- 11-03-23
Must read for faith-based nonprofits
I like the big picture, Kingdom approach. I enjoyed the stories of reluctant collaborations turned into friendships. And I liked acknowledging the fear, envy, and silos present in nonprofits. Reading this several years later, I believe it needs updating. For example, what is happening with US YMCAs? Did this book make an impact? I believe the teachings expressed here are more understood and desired than five years ago, maybe due to a combination of books like this and the trauma bonding Christianity has experienced on several fronts since this book was published. Still there's uncertainty and a need for faith and hope. SO update, please.
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