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Churches of all types around the country are struggling. The more programs they try the more evident it becomes that there is no quick fix or secret formula to help them out of their rut. John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist Movement, once said, “The way to keep a Methodist alive is to keep him moving.” It is time to recapture this simple yet profound truth and get back to the basics of making fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. The authors developed and launched a highly successful pathway to discipleship in their church (Morning Star UMC, in St.Louis). Here, they show others how to create a successful discipleship pathway for their own particular contexts, based on the principles developed at Morning Star. Willard and Scheiner share the process of developing a discipleship pathway that meets individual people where they are. They provide examples of each element and practical instruction on how to plan, implement and sustain the discipleship pathway. The authors are teaching this material in conferences around the UM connection, from New Mexico to Missouri. They also share examples of how the pathway works in other churches.For small group study participants working through Stride, the Stride Participant Book (ISBN 9781501876257), a workbook designed to facilitate individual work on creating a discipleship pathway, is available to purchase separately.

Godgives each of us the same 168 hours every week. Some of us seem to usethat time with incredible efficiency and power. But for many others thisis an area of frustrating deficiency. Time Management for Christian Leaderschallenges leaders to evaluate goals, and teaches practical techniquesfor improvement. Author and coach Ken Willard reveals ways weinadvertently waste time, and offers solutions in a step-by-step processat the reader’s own pace. Thisbook is engaging, easy to read, and even entertaining. Mostimportantly, it is full of information that can transform the Christianleader’s ministry and life. Youwill want to keep this book close at hand, to read again and again. These strategies, insights and coaching questions help readers to really manage their time. Or, as the title suggests, to Squeeze Blood from a Turnip. --J. Val Hastings, MCC, Founder & President of Coaching4Clergy & Coaching4BusinessLeadersInsightful, practical help for leaders! Time Management for Christian Leadersis a wonderful tool for laity. The principles in this book can open usto allow God to produce greater fruit for the Kingdom.--Brian Hammons,Conference Lay Leader -- Missouri Conference of the United MethodistChurchIfyou’re looking for more abundant living, this book is for you. Ken''sbiblically grounded approach produces practical strategies for today''stime-pressed Christian leaders.--Beth Caulfield, Director of SmallGroups and Team Vital Champion, The United Methodist Church of GreaterNew Jersey Thisbook offers both personal coaching and ways to make your church orfaith-based organization more effective. Are you ready to be coached?Prepare to be both motivated and encouraged by this book. You’ll walkaway from it more focused on your core values and on God’s path for you. --Jim Barber, Executive Director, Society for Church Consulting; President, Barber Church ConsultingLifein ministry moves fast, and this potent book can help us to do more ofwhat we are meant to do. --Aubrey Malphurs, Founder of The MalphursGroup; Professor of Leadership and Pastoral Ministries, Dallas Seminary