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An accessible introduction to the Christian faith which helps readers to grow in their relationship with God. How do I live out my Christian faith? A-Z of Discipleship is an accessible introduction to the understanding and practice of the Christian faith. It presents twenty-six aspects of discipleship to help you grow in your relationship with God, connect with church and live as a follower of Christ in contemporary culture. Each topic has: a few pages of introduction and insightan action section for reflection and applicationa prayer to help put the action point into practiceextensive references to allow further study Content Benefits: A-Z of Discipleship is an accessible look through 26 aspects of the Christian life that will help people to grow closer in their walk with God. 26 aspects of discipleship are exploredTopics include the Bible, church, the Holy Spirit, prayer and worshipSimple enough for anyone new to the faith to understand but has enough depth to help and refresh all believers desiring to deepen their Christian lifeExtensive references are included at the end of the book if the reader wants to study any subject in more detailEach chapter has teaching around the topic, an action section for reflecting and thinking deeper, and a prayer prompt to put the lessons learnt into practiceEnables a deeper understanding of different ways to live out your faithNurtures a worshipful life and closer relationship with GodIdeal resource to help new Christians gain a solid foundation in their faithHelps anyone who struggles with the spiritual disciplines and is looking for guidance or helpAction sections help put theory into practicePerfect for new ChristiansIdeal for discipleship coursesIdeal for anyone wanting to deepen their Christian lifeSuitable for confirmation or baptism giftsPerfect for taking the next steps after completing an Alpha courseBinding - PaperbackPages - 192Publisher - Authentic Media

An accessible and practical introduction to prayer which encourages readers to grow in their relationship with God. How do I pray? A-Z of Prayer is an accessible introduction that gives practical guidance on how to develop a meaningful prayer life. It presents twenty-six aspects of prayer to help you grow in your relationship with God, explore new devotional styles and deepen your daily conversations with God. Each topic has: a few pages of introduction and insightan action section for reflection and applicationa prayer to help put the action point into practiceextensive references to allow further study Content Benefits: A-Z of Prayer is an accessible look through 26 aspects of prayer that will help people to grow deeper in their communication with God. 26 aspects of prayer are exploredPraying styles include adoration, belief, devotion, gratitude and intercessionSimple enough for anyone new to the faith to understand but has enough depth to help and refresh all believers desiring to deepen their prayer lifeExtensive references are included at the end of the book if the reader wants to study any subject in more detailEach chapter has teaching around the topic, an action section for reflecting and thinking deeper, and a prayer prompt to put the lessons learnt into practiceEnables a deeper understanding of different ways to prayNurtures a prayerful life and closer relationship with GodIdeal resource to help new Christians gain a solid foundation in prayerHelps anyone who struggles with prayer and is looking for guidance or helpAction sections help put theory into practicePerfect for new ChristiansIdeal for discipleship coursesIdeal for anyone wanting to deepen their prayer lifeSuitable for confirmation or baptism giftsPerfect for taking the next steps after completing an Alpha courseBinding - PaperbackPages - 224Publisher - Authentic Media

Overflow finds a clear biblical example of a resource church described in Acts at Antioch, and provides suggestions of lessons we can learn from that church today. Can local churches transform regions? The church described in Acts provides a clear biblical example of a resource church that overflows with the presence and power of God into their region with all the resources God gives. By demonstrating the characteristics, structures and strategies that any community of Christ-followers desiring to reach out beyond themselves can adopt, Matthew Porter shows how we can learn to give away what God gives and be encouraged to make steps to become a church that overflows with the good news of Christ. Overflow is for anyone who wants to see their church have an overflowing impact on their surroundings and who wants to play a part, however big or small, in seeing churches renewed and society transformed. Content Benefits: Birthed out of The Belfrey's call in York to overflow with the presence and power of God into their locality and region with all the resources God gives, Matthew Porter shares stories of what they have been learning and how this may help your church to reach out in mission and see many come to Christ. Explores the role of a resource church - local churches which exist to influence their region by growing and planting on a regular basisBrings theological, biblical and practical perspectives to the new initiative of resource churches which is growing particularly in the Church of EnglandUncovers the biblical example of resource churches in Antioch, in the book of ActsProvides practical lessons for the church today to become more missionalDescribes characteristics, structures and strategies that any church community can adoptQuestions are included at the end of each chapter, with some for individual application and some to help start activating gifts in othersDiscover the God of overflow, who invites us to give away what he gives and be encouraged to make steps to become a church of overflow, spilling out with the good news of ChristExplores the 5-fold ministry model: apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachersIdeal for church leaders, evangelists and church planters in any denominationSuitable for anyone in church with a heart for evangelismPages - 272Binding - PaperbackPublisher - Authentic Media

What is the value of journalling? How does it change me and help me make a difference in the world? Do you want to start journalling but don't know how?In The Art of Journalling, Matthew Porter unpacks how practising the art of journalling brings us closer to God in an accessible and practical way. Drawing from personal experience and biblical teaching, Matthew includes practical pointers and exercises to encourage us to mature in our faith. By developing this holy habit over time, we can bring lasting transformation to ourselves and the world as we become more reflective followers of Jesus.The Art of Journalling will help you:•Grow in your Christian faith journey•Reflect on what God is doing in your life•Learn how to incorporate journalling into your quiet times•Find out how to start journalling from scratch•Develop your journalling experience to draw closer to GodThe Art of Journalling is a practical and accessible guide that will help you draw closer to God through the practice of reflective writing.The Art of Journalling is the second in The Art of series about discipleship habits.

Why is it good to give? How does it change me and impact the world? Why is giving so central to the life of the follower of Jesus?In The Art of Giving, Matthew Porter unpacks how practising the art of giving brings us closer to God in an accessible and practical way. Drawing from personal experience and biblical teaching, Matthew includes practical pointers and exercises to encourage us to mature in our faith.By developing this holy habit over time, we can bring lasting transformation to ourselves and the world as we become more generous followers of Jesus.The Art of Giving will help you:•Become more generous in your giving of resources and time•Understand what tithing means today•Learn how you can become a joyful giver•Discover how generous God is to you•Develop an attitude of faithful generosity that will bless othersThe Art of Giving is a practical and accessible guide that will help you draw closer to God through the practice of joyful generosity.The Art of Giving is the first in The Art of series about discipleship habits.

Can my reading habits inform my faith?How does reading change me and help me make a difference in theworld? How do Iread effectively to grow in wisdom? In The Art of Reading, Matthew Porterunpacks how practising the art of reading brings us closer to God in anaccessible and practical way. Drawing from personal experience and biblicalteaching, Matthew includes practical pointers and exercises to encourage us tomature in our faith. By developing this holy habit over time, we can bringlasting transformation to ourselves and the world as we become wiser followersof Jesus. TheArt of Reading will help you:·        Getthe most out of reading with practical tips and advice·        Learnhow to choose books to inform, challenge and inspire faith·        Gainwisdom as a disciple of Jesus·        Developan attitude of faithful reading that will bless others The Art of Reading is the fourth in The Art ofseries about discipleship habits.