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And by igniting one rocket per week you'll make substantial progress towards the goal of people becoming Christians in your workplace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, these rockets can also be applied in many other contexts besides the workplace. 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He is the author of the well-known \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.twowaystolive.com\"\u003eTwo Ways to Live\u003c\/a\u003e gospel presentation, as well as numerous books and Bible study materials, including \u003ca href=\"guidance-and-the-voice-of-god\"\u003eGuidance and the Voice of God\u003c\/a\u003e. He currently serves as Dean of Sydney at St Andrew's Cathedral. Phillip and his wife, Helen, have three children and a growing number of grandchildren.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaul Grimmond is a gifted and well-known Bible teacher, currently serving on the campus of the University of NSW. He is the author of \u003ca href=\"right-side-up\"\u003eRight Side Up\u003c\/a\u003e, a book aimed at helping new Christians to understand the Christian life. Paul lives with his wife, Cathy, and their three children in Sydney‚Äôs east.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eRecommendations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003ePreaching is the lifeblood of the local church. This is an outstanding book by one of the world's foremost preachers, and is essential reading for any would-be Bible teacher.\u003cbr\u003eWilliam Taylor, Rector, St Helen's Bishopsgate, London\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"head accordion_toggle\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":39726392377406,"sku":"aata","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"ebook","offer_id":39726679097406,"sku":"eaata","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0117\/6934\/8158\/files\/TheArcherandtheArrow24rgb150dpi.jpg?v=1752511777"},{"product_id":"being-a-small-group-leader","title":"Being a Small Group Leader","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion_content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes someone a good small group leader? 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We pause and take our bearings. Who am I? Is my life where I thought it would be now? Is there some sort of overriding purpose? Why did God put me here?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Course of Your Life\u003c\/em\u003e, you have the opportunity to discover in God's word that our lives do in fact have a profound and revolutionary purpose. God did make us for a reason, and it is all connected with the extraordinary work that he is doing in our lives and in his world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you want to discover that purpose, and live the rest of your life pursuing it? That's what this course is about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Workbook is required for each person doing the Course, except the leader, who will need the \u003ca href=\"the-course-of-your-life-leaders-guide\" title=\"Leader's Guide\"\u003eLeader's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e and we also highly recommend the \u003ca href=\"course-of-your-life-dvd\" title=\"DVD\"\u003ecourse DVD\u003c\/a\u003e. 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It sharpened my vision of gospel ministry and raised my awareness of how to diagnose dysfunctional groups. Most of all, it taught me how to teach the Bible and prepare for a bible study in a way that submits fully to the authority of the Word of God. Rather than using the Bible as a springboard for great discussion, the course focuses on how we are to dig deep into the Bible by studying the passage and finding out what God intends to say to us in those words. I thoroughly enjoy the fellowship and friendship that has been built and would recommend it to anyone who wants to teach and study the Bible seriously in any small group setting.\u003cbr\u003e–Diana (home group leader)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eI joined \u003cem\u003eGrowth Groups\u003c\/em\u003e to equip myself better in leading Bible studies. 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I would recommend \u003cem\u003eGrowth Groups\u003c\/em\u003e to all current and future leaders because it is very helpful in setting a right mindset for gospel ministry.\u003cbr\u003e–Harmony (home group leader)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"head accordion_toggle\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"PDF","offer_id":39726395621438,"sku":"eggtn","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0117\/6934\/8158\/products\/GrowthGroupsTrainer21.png?v=1619449728"},{"product_id":"going-the-distance","title":"Going The Distance","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion_content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristian ministry is not a sprint; it's a marathon, a long-term race, requiring not just initial enthusiasm and ability, but staying power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately, a growing number of Christian ministers don't seem to possess that staying power. 44% of all pastors who have been involved in ministry for more than 15 years suffer from \"burn out\", mental breakdown or serious illness. And that doesn't include those who fail to continue in active ministry for other reasons, such as immorality or loss of faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGoing the Distance \u003c\/em\u003eis about making sure you're not one of those statistics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on decades of biblical reflection and experience, Peter Brain explains how to keep fit mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually for the long-haul.\u003cbr\u003eThis is a book for anyone engaged in Christian ministry, whether lay or ordained, and would be an ideal book for pastors to read with their lay leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Brain has been a pastor since 1975, and has worked in Sydney, Adelaide, Perth and Armidale Anglican dioceses. He was the Bishop of the Armidale Diocese. 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There's no reason at all for there to be 'passengers' in a church: every Christian can change the lives of those around them through knowing and telling the message of God's grace, whether in front of a group, in a hand-written note, in a one-to-one conversation over morning tea, or in a thousand other ways. Every Christian can be a channel of encouragement. In \u003cem\u003eSix Steps to Encouragement\u003c\/em\u003e you'll learn the why and how of personal encouragement. Through video input, Bible study, practical examples, discussions and hands-on exercises, you'll discover how to bring life, hope and strength to those around you by bringing the powerful word of God to them. You'll also work through practical case studies such as welcoming newcomers, listening, rebuking, and dealing with suffering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSix Steps to Encouragement\u003c\/em\u003e is a six-session course, best undertaken in a small group (of 6-10 people). 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It’s about the mindset we take with us as we go to church each week, and how that mindset is expressed in a multitude of ways, big and small. In particular, it’s about the part that we all play as God’s people in loving, serving and building each other up, Sunday by Sunday. 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As the Lord Jesus said of his sleepy disciples: \"the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhatever your current Bible reading habits (or lack of them), and whatever your level of knowledge and confidence, \u003cem\u003eSix Steps to Reading Your Bible\u003c\/em\u003e will help you make progress in getting into your Bible. The course is especially designed for use in small groups, and utilizes a mix of video instruction, fun skits, Bible study, discussion, practical exercises, prayer and home assignments that will help you on the road to establishing a new and more enjoyable Bible reading habit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho can benefit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSix Steps to Reading Your Bible\u003c\/em\u003e is an ideal course for three groups of people:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople who are new to the Christian faith. It will give them a very valuable introduction to the place of the Bible in the Christian life, and a set of basic tools for getting started in reading it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose who have been Christians a while, but who have never had much training in simple but important Bible study principles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperienced Bible readers, who will find \u003cem\u003eSix Steps to Reading Your Bible\u003c\/em\u003e a valuable 'refresher' course, and will gain a healthy new vigor in their personal Bible reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSix Steps to Reading Your Bible\u003c\/em\u003e is a course best undertaken in a small group (of 3-8 people).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo run the course you will need a \u003ca href=\"six-steps-to-reading-your-bible-workbook\" title=\"Workbook\"\u003eworkbook\u003c\/a\u003e for each person, which also contains notes for group leaders, plus this DVD to use in the group. T\u003cspan\u003ehe video content is also¬†\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/ondemand\/sstryb\" title=\"Buy on Vimeo\"\u003eavailable to purchase on Vimeo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver the six sessions of the course, you will:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebecome familiar with the basic shape and nature of the Bible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebe motivated to read the Bible for yourself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearn how to apply basic reading skills to the Bible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearn how to apply a Bible passage to your life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunderstand how the whole message of the Bible hangs together and centers on Jesus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebenefit from the encouragement and experience of others, as you work together in learning to read the Bible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebe well on the way to establishing a new habit of regular Bible reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOutline of the six steps:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the Bible?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy read the Bible?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReading in faith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReading what's there\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReading through Jesus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReading for life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the authors\u003c\/h5\u003e\nSince founding Matthias Media in 1988, Tony Payne has written more than 30 books, ministry courses and Bible studies, including \u003cem\u003eThe Trellis and the Vine, The Course of Your Life\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Tony Payne Collection: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe best articles from three decades of Christian writing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Along with his continued work at Matthias Media, Tony is also the Director of The Centre for Christian Living at Moore College. He is married to Ali, with five adult children, and five grandchildren. Tony is the DVD presenter.\n\u003cp\u003eSimon Roberts is also the co-author of the multimedia training courses \u003cem\u003eSix Steps to Talking About Jesus, Six Steps to Encouragement \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e So Many Questions\u003c\/em\u003e. He is employed by a church in Sydney where he runs their School of Ministry, which builds and equips congregation members for the work of service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"head accordion_toggle\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"DVD","offer_id":39726403747902,"sku":"sstrybdvdntsc","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0117\/6934\/8158\/products\/Six_Steps_Reading_Your_Bible_DVD_08rgb.jpg?v=1569293219"},{"product_id":"six-steps-to-reading-your-bible-workbook","title":"Six Steps to Reading Your Bible (Workbook)","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of regarding the Bible as \"more to be \u003ci\u003edesired\u003c\/i\u003e than gold\" and \"rejoicing the heart\", like David in the Psalms, somehow, for many of us, regularly feeding on God's word ends up in the same category as regular exercise: a healthy chore we know we should fit in and that we benefit from, but which is hard to manage amongst everything else, and ends up slipping off the agenda. As the Lord Jesus said of his sleepy disciples: \"the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhatever your current Bible reading habits (or lack of them), and whatever your level of knowledge and confidence, \u003ci\u003eSix Steps to Reading Your Bible\u003c\/i\u003e will help you make progress in getting into your Bible. The course is especially designed for use in small groups, and utilizes a mix of video instruction, fun skits, Bible study, discussion, practical exercises, prayer and home assignments that will help you on the road to establishing a new and more enjoyable Bible reading habit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho can benefit?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSix Steps to Reading Your Bible\u003c\/i\u003e is an ideal course for three groups of people:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople who are new to the Christian faith. 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A group license allows for up to 15 copies of a PDF to be shared within one growth group, making it quick and easy to organize. Otherwise, adjust the quantity you're buying to match the number of people participating. Volume discounts still apply to digital files, and these discounts will be automatically applied at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePlease read the full \u003ca style=\"color: #0000e9;\" href=\"https:\/\/mattthiasmedia-au.myshopify.com\/pages\/download_licence\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003elicense information\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the authors\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince founding Matthias Media in 1988, Tony Payne has written more than 30 books, ministry courses and Bible studies, including \u003ci\u003eThe Trellis and the Vine, The Course of Your Life\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Tony Payne Collection: The best articles from three decades of Christian writing\u003c\/i\u003e. 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Over six interactive sessions you'll look at:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe core motivation for reaching out to others;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to depend on God in prayer;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to invite people to read a book or come to an event;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to tell your own story of what God has done for you in Christ;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to explain the gospel of Jesus in a simple way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e      \u003cbr\u003eThis is a course designed to be done in a small group context, and does not require an 'expert leader'. It is ideal preparation for a church mission.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo run the course you will need a workbook for each person, which also contains notes for group leaders, plus a DVD to use in the group.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the authors\u003c\/h5\u003e\nSimon Manchester has been a minister in the north, south, east and west of Sydney. He is married to Kathy and has three kids in their 20s‚ all of whom give him many reasons to be thankful for Christ.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSimon Roberts is married to Alison and has two daughters. He is employed by a church in Sydney to run their School of Ministry, which builds and equips congregation members for the work of service.\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"head accordion_toggle\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"DVD","offer_id":39726403813438,"sku":"ssttajdvdntsc","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0117\/6934\/8158\/products\/Six_Steps_Talking_About_Jesus_DVD_07rgb.jpg?v=1569293225"},{"product_id":"the-small-group-and-the-vine-dvd","title":"The Small Group and the Vine (DVD)","description":"\u003ch5\u003eVideo\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 50% 0 0 0; position: relative; display: block;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/301739288?loop=1\u0026amp;color=ff9933\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion_content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere‚Äôs no doubt about it‚Äîsmall group (or home group) leadership is rightly seen as an indispensable ministry. But what‚Äôs your goal as a leader? What‚Äôs your job description, and what does that job actually look like week by week? Over the five sessions of this foundational training course, Tony Payne and Marty Sweeney help you understand what small groups really are and how they work. They outline key aspects of your role as a small group leader, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprayerfully understanding and applying God‚Äôs word to yourself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epreparing to lead others to God‚Äôs word\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eleading the discussion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eleading the group in prayer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey also provide practical tips on how to get started and grow in all four of these aspects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the biblical principles outlined in \u003ca href=\"the-trellis-and-the-vine\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Trellis and the Vine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, the course is an excellent introduction for new small group leaders, and a valuable refresher for those who have been leading for a while. This workbook also includes 10 bonus articles about a variety of practical facets of small group ministry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo run this course, you will need:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea copy of this \u003ca href=\"small-group-and-the-vine-workbook\"\u003eworkbook\u003c\/a\u003e for each participant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaccess to the video segments which are available for download through \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/ondemand\/thesmallgroupandthevine\"\u003eVimeo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the presenters\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTony Payne has written and co-written numerous books and ministry resources, including \u003cem\u003eThe Trellis and the Vine, The Vine Project, and How to Walk Into Church\u003c\/em\u003e. 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They outline key aspects of your role as a small group leader, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprayerfully understanding and applying God’s word to yourself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epreparing to lead others to God’s word\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eleading the discussion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eleading the group in prayer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey also provide practical tips on how to get started and grow in all four of these aspects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the biblical principles outlined in \u003ca target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Trellis and the Vine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, the course is an excellent introduction for new small group leaders, and a valuable refresher for those who have been leading for a while. 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They dig back into the Bible's view of Christian ministry, and argue that a major mind-shift is required if we are to fulfill the Great Commission of Christ, and see the vine flourish again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload the free \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0117\/6934\/8158\/files\/TV_Discussion_Guide_US.pdf?311\" title=\"Discussion Guide (PDF)\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDiscussion Guide\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0117\/6934\/8158\/files\/TV_Scripture_Index_US.pdf?311\" title=\"Scripture Index (PDF)\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eScripture Index\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've been convinced by \u003ci\u003eThe Trellis and the Vine\u003c\/i\u003e, then the next step is \u003ca target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Vine Project\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Non-Matthias Media Spanish","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":31463592034366,"sku":"tatvsp","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0117\/6934\/8158\/products\/EEYLV_LOMO-spanish.jpg?v=1580155001"},{"product_id":"the-generosity-project","title":"The Generosity Project","description":"\u003ch5\u003eVideo\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 50% 0 0 0; position: relative; display: block;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/398127592?loop=1\u0026amp;color=ff9933\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion_content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information, free PDF leaders' guides and course video content, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matthiasmedia.com.au\/pages\/the-generosity-project\" title=\"The Generosity Project home page\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.thegenerosityproject.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Christian circles, \"generosity\" is often code for giving money. But generosity is about far more than money. God is lavishly generous towards us in a thousand ways, and most of all in the grace of the gospel. God's powerful generosity through the gospel not only saves us, but sets us free to live a new, big-hearted life‚ a life which is no longer turned inwards on ourselves, but which flows out to others with an open, generous hand. \u003cem\u003eThe Generosity Project\u003c\/em\u003e is a set of resources to help you discover and live this new, generous life. Through this book and its free online videos, you'll work with a small group of other Christians to engage with what the Bible says about generosity, read or watch input from leading pastor-teachers, and work out what it all means in practice in your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Generosity Project\u003c\/em\u003e is an excellent resource to help Christians reflect deeply on a subject that is prominent in the Bible, but is often neglected in our teaching. \u003cem\u003eThe Generosity Project\u003c\/em\u003e is always both challenging and grace-filled, Bible-based and practically applied. I warmly commend it for use by church groups and for individual readers.  - Vaughan Roberts, Author, Director of The Proclamation Trust, and Rector of St Ebbe's, Oxford\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the authors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTony Payne has written and co-written numerous books and ministry resources, including \u003cem\u003eThe Trellis and the Vine\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Vine Project\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eHow to Walk Into Church\u003c\/em\u003e. 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It is designed to train leaders who can teach the Bible and pray with other Christians. It will prepare leaders to gather together fellow-believers in evangelistic enterprise. In short, this book by Colin Marshall will equip leaders to grow Christians and grow the gospel. The course is for anyone who wants to pursue these ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis manual can also stand alone as a valuable guide for leaders to work through on their own if they can't join a course with other leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eRecommendations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eHaving been leading Bible study groups for 8 years and studied at a seminary for 3 years, I did not expect a lot from \u003ci\u003eGrowth Groups \u003c\/i\u003einitially (thinking of the saying 'there is nothing new under the sun'!). But as it turns out, \u003ci\u003eGrowth Groups \u003c\/i\u003ehas been one of the most rewarding Christian learning experiences I have gone through. It sharpened my vision of gospel ministry and raised my awareness of how to diagnose dysfunctional groups. Most of all, it taught me how to teach the Bible and prepare for a bible study in a way that submits fully to the authority of the Word of God. Rather than using the Bible as a springboard for great discussion, the course focuses on how we are to dig deep into the Bible by studying the passage and finding out what God intends to say to us in those words. I thoroughly enjoy the fellowship and friendship that has been built and would recommend it to anyone who wants to teach and study the Bible seriously in any small group setting.\u003cbr\u003eDiana (home group leader)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eI joined \u003ci\u003eGrowth Groups \u003c\/i\u003eto equip myself better in leading Bible studies. The course has been helpful especially in helping me to set the right direction in leading a home group: that we are to meet together for gospel growth (evangelism) and spiritual growth (becoming more Christ-like). It also corrected my old concept that being a bible study group leader is just a facilitator. \u003ci\u003eGrowth Groups \u003c\/i\u003eteaches me that as leaders, we are first of all teachers and shepherds who are accountable for God's sheep. I will surely apply what I have learnt as I continue leading a home group. As a first step, I correct my mindset and re-position myself as a teacher. I would also like to try to challenge my group members to raise their level of commitment when we begin a new series of bible study. I would recommend \u003ci\u003eGrowth Groups \u003c\/i\u003eto all current and future leaders because it is very helpful in setting a right mindset for gospel ministry.\u003cbr\u003eHarmony (home group leader)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":39726397816894,"sku":"ggch","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0117\/6934\/8158\/products\/GG-Front-Cover_a61585a6-f529-4708-b648-dd86bb531ab8.gif?v=1591646157"},{"product_id":"the-thing-is","title":"The Thing Is","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The thing is.\" That's what we say when we are at last getting to the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bushes have been beaten around, the chase has been cut to, and we are finally getting to the thing we've been avoiding but that now needs to be spoken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is that thing for you? 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They rightly desire to see more and more people following the Lord Jesus as his faithful disciples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that is why leadership matters: good leaders \u003ci\u003emultiply disciple-making ministry\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet so many churches and other ministries struggle with leadership, and poor leadership so often massively hinders their growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn his first book, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matthiasmedia.com\/products\/wisdom-in-leadership\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eWisdom in Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, Craig Hamilton provided a treasure trove of helpful wisdom for leaders on a multitude of topics. Now, in \u003ci\u003eWisdom in Leadership Development\u003c\/i\u003e, he sets out a leadership pipeline and framework that will help any ministry‚ big or small‚ to better understand the various layers of leadership required and to deploy leaders who, under God, will expand the quantity and effectiveness of the ministry being done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a must for all ministry leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraig Hamilton is a graduate of Moore Theological College, and is the senior minister at Pitt Town Anglican.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eRecommendations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor churches to grow both in fruitiness and faithfulness, they need a clear way to develop leaders. I've seen many leaders struggle with the shift from being a great individual contributor to equipping other leaders, but without this shift we lack the capacity to do all we could to grow our churches. Clarity on how to encourage this shift is growing more urgent by the day. We must develop leaders who can be confident in and find joy in leading leaders. I've heard Craig talk about developing leaders for many years and the simplicity, clarity and power of the framework has been extremely fruitful and has helped us multiply leaders across our church\u003cbr\u003eRay Galea, Lead Pastor, Multicultural Bible Ministry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have found the concept of a leadership pipeline at Hunter Bible Church really beneficial in being intentional in how we raise up and equip godly leaders. Craig in all his books has a knack for taking complex ideas and making them easy to understand. He writes in an engaging way that helps us to improve our ministry practice‚ all within a solid theological framework for leading under God's sovereignty and within his church.\u003cbr\u003eWhat I love about this new book is that Craig unpacks a range of separate ingredients like culture, training, recruitment, architecture and so on, that are all needed and mix together to effectively develop leaders. This will be a great book to use within a leadership team because throughout it Craig has created space for teams to come together and work through ongoing implementation. We'll definitely be using this book to sharpen and refine our teams and to raise up more godly and equipped leaders as God continues to grow his kingdom.\u003cbr\u003eScott Curtis, Ministry Pastor, Hunter Bible Church\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the leadership pipeline has made an enormous difference to the capacity and effectiveness of our team as a whole. Having clear definitions of what is each person's responsibility has freed the team leaders up to lead their team better and has empowered the leaders to get into running the program and building relationships with the kids in our playgroup. 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He serves as National Director of the Australian Fellowship of Evangelical Students, and loves proclaiming Jesus to the nations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eRecommendations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Richard Chin has written a great guide to reading the Bible. Is that something you've thought of doing this year? Reading this very short book will help you read that longer book‚ the Bible‚ better. In this book you'll find simple, direct help, short and useful, sane, clear, and basic. So much wisdom packed into so few pages! Chin has been reading his Bible for a long time, and can help us do it, too.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Mark Dever, Pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington DC, President, 9marks.org\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Richard's writing is always wonderfully clear and straightforward, and this work is no exception. This is a great resource to put into the hands of disciplers, new Christians, and, really, any church member looking to grow in the faith. Here is a short book to help us read The Book even better.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Kevin DeYoung, Senior Pastor, Christ Covenant Church, Matthews, NC\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"The apostle Peter urges his readers, like newborn babies, to crave the wordy milk so that you may grow up in your salvation. This outstanding book not only helps us to read and understand the Bible better; it also left me longing to study it more. It covers complex material with characteristic clarity and winsome appeal. There are so many good lessons well taught. Reading the book and putting it into practice will leave us craving God's word and growing to maturity. I wholeheartedly recommend it.\"\u003cbr\u003e- William Taylor, Rector, St Helen's Bishopsgate, London, UK\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Reading and living in the light of the written word that God has given is both a challenge and an enormous privilege. All sorts of pressures are trying to fix our attention elsewhere. Yet it is the word of God that shapes lives and builds churches. Richard Chin's little book will encourage you to read and teach the Bible, to listen attentively to these words God has given us, to delight in the Bible as well as to bend every effort to live it to the full. If the Bible seems a strange and threatening word to you, buy this book and be encouraged. If you are tempted to set aside the Bible in order to speak the words our neighbors want to hear and in the tone in which they want to hear them, buy this book and stand firm at this point. If you want to be reminded why the ministry of the word of God is the most important work there is in the world, buy this book and recapture the vision of life lived with and under the word of the living God. \"\u003cbr\u003e- Mark D Thompson, Principal, Moore Theological College, Sydney\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Richard Chin packs everything you want in a book about the Bible into this small, accessible volume. This book isn't just a how-to manual for sound interpretation (though it is that!); it's also a glorious meditation on the worth of God's word, an encouragement to humble our hearts before God, and an invitation to see how Jesus fulfills God's promises and how every passage of Scripture unfolds the gospel of our Lord. If you love the Bible, you should get this book. If you love to teach others how to read the Bible better, you should buy multiple copies and give them away.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Sam Emadi, Senior Editor, 9Marks.org\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"One of the most pressing needs we face as evangelicals in Australia today is to read our Bibles more and better. Richard has given us a brilliant resource (which is both a shot in the arm and a kick in the pants!) to throw ourselves into grappling with what God has said to us in his word with fresh energy and focus.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Principal, Queensland Theological College, Co-author, \u003ci\u003eSaving Eutychus\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Store up this gem of a book in your spiritual treasure chest! Richard Chin has written a delightful book filled with insight about reading the word of God. Don't let the brevity fool you‚ it's deep, clever, and fun. In a world that increasingly uses the Bible poorly, every Christian should read this book. It is so full of scriptural insight that, as I read, I found myself not just learning how to read the Bible better, but worshipping the one who gave us the Bible.\"\u003cbr\u003e- J Mack Stiles, Pastor, Erbil International Baptist Church, Iraq, Author, \u003ci\u003eMarks of the Messenger\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":39726398832702,"sku":"hrbb","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ebook (epub)","offer_id":39726667628606,"sku":"ehrbb","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0117\/6934\/8158\/products\/HowtoReadtheBibleBetter21rgb150dpi.jpg?v=1626375767"},{"product_id":"from-text-to-teaching","title":"From Text to Teaching","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UwbyowYTygg\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeaching people from the Bible is a weighty responsibility for anyone. You may be speaking from the pulpit, or at a men's or women's event, youth group, Christian camp or Bible study group‚ whatever the setting, preparation is key. If you're looking for some clear guidance to help you in that preparation, this little book is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Jackman has spent decades training preachers all over the world‚ young and old, experienced and inexperienced‚ to correctly handle the word of truth. In \u003ci\u003eFrom Text to Teaching\u003c\/i\u003e, Jackman has now distilled the essence of his training ministry into written form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned Bible teacher looking for refreshment, this short practical guide‚ combined with Jackman's lifetime of wisdom‚ will help equip you for your task. This is a masterclass from one of the evangelical world's most trusted Bible teachers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Jackman is a former President of the Proclamation Trust, and was the founding Director of the Cornhill training course in London. A former church pastor and author of several commentaries and other books, David has spent over 30 years training preachers across the world. He is married to Heather, and together they have two married children and four grandchildren.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":39726397587518,"sku":"ftt","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ebook","offer_id":39726667563070,"sku":"eftt","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0117\/6934\/8158\/products\/FromTexttoTeaching21rgb72dpi.jpg?v=1626380347"},{"product_id":"growth-groups-manual","title":"Growth Groups","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrowth Groups \u003c\/i\u003eis for any Christian or group of Christians committed to equipping leaders of God's people. It is designed to train leaders who can teach the Bible and pray with other Christians. It will prepare leaders to gather together fellow-believers in evangelistic enterprise. In short, this book by Colin Marshall will equip leaders to grow Christians and grow the gospel. The course is for anyone who wants to pursue these ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis manual can also stand alone as a valuable guide for leaders to work through on their own if they can't join a course with other leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is also a set of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matthiasmedia.com\/products\/growth-groups-trainer-notes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrainer Notes\u003c\/a\u003e to assist those who want to run the training course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eRecommendations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ql-quote-block\"\u003eHaving been leading Bible study groups for 8 years and studied at a seminary for 3 years, I did not expect a lot from \u003ci\u003eGrowth Groups \u003c\/i\u003einitially (thinking of the saying 'there is nothing new under the sun'!). But as it turns out, \u003ci\u003eGrowth Groups \u003c\/i\u003ehas been one of the most rewarding Christian learning experiences I have gone through. It sharpened my vision of gospel ministry and raised my awareness of how to diagnose dysfunctional groups. Most of all, it taught me how to teach the Bible and prepare for a bible study in a way that submits fully to the authority of the Word of God. Rather than using the Bible as a springboard for great discussion, the course focuses on how we are to dig deep into the Bible by studying the passage and finding out what God intends to say to us in those words. I thoroughly enjoy the fellowship and friendship that has been built and would recommend it to anyone who wants to teach and study the Bible seriously in any small group setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ql-quote-block\"\u003e - Diana (home group leader)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ql-quote-block\"\u003eI joined \u003ci\u003eGrowth Groups \u003c\/i\u003eto equip myself better in leading Bible studies. The course has been helpful especially in helping me to set the right direction in leading a home group: that we are to meet together for gospel growth (evangelism) and spiritual growth (becoming more Christ-like). It also corrected my old concept that being a bible study group leader is just a facilitator.¬†\u003ci\u003eGrowth Groups\u003c\/i\u003e¬†teaches me that as leaders, we are first of all teachers and shepherds who are accountable for God's sheep. I will surely apply what I have learnt as I continue leading a home group. As a first step, I correct my mindset and re-position myself as a teacher. I would also like to try to challenge my group members to raise their level of commitment when we begin a new series of bible study. 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The question goes like this:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ql-quote-block\"\u003e\"Look, I've read your book, and it expresses what I have always thought about Christian ministry. But as I kept reading, I had this sinking feeling that what actually happens in our church is still a long way from the kind of disciple-making ministry vision you outline and that I believe in. So my question is this: What can we do about it? How can we shape the whole culture of our church around disciple-making?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Vine Project\u003c\/i\u003e, Marshall and Payne provide a roadmap and resources for this sort of church-wide culture change. The book guides your ministry leadership team through a five-phase process for growth and change, with biblical input, practical ideas, resources, case studies, exercises and projects along the way. You will be helped to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eclarify and sharpen your convictions (Phase 1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereform your own personal life to express these convictions (Phase 2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehonestly evaluate every aspect of your current church (or ministry) culture (Phase 3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edevise some key plans for change and put them into effect (Phase 4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ekeep the momentum going and overcome obstacles (Phase 5).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Trellis and the Vine\u003c\/i\u003e proposed a \"ministry mind-shift that changes everything\". \u003ci\u003eThe Vine Project\u003c\/i\u003e shows how that mind-shift can and must shape every aspect of what you are doing as a congregation of Christ's people to make disciples of all nations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matthiasmedia.com\/products\/the-vine-project-workshop-booklet\"\u003eA workshop version is also available.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eRecommendations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ql-quote-block\"\u003eIt’s the sequel to \"The Trellis and the Vine\" (2009). Though it includes a fresh restatement of the earlier book, it stands on its own. The central premise, accurate and convicting, is that churches tend to slide imperceptibly into trellis maintenance (systems, structures, programs, and so on) to the neglect of vine-cultivation (spiritual vitality through speaking the Word to each other). The Vine Project supplies the “how” to the earlier book’s “what”. I’m immediately suspicious of books that claim to chart a way toward spiritual health through programmed steps. But this book succeeds and can’t be written off as frothily naïve in its articulation of four stages to nurture a disciple-making culture in our churches. Encouraging, realistic, accessible, non-formulaic, theologically conscientious, pervasively biblical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ql-quote-block\"\u003e—Dane Ortlund, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thegospelcoalition.org\/article\/important-books-pastors-2010s\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"Most Important Books for Pastors from the 2010s\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ql-quote-block\"\u003eThe biblical principles of discipleship and 'disciple-making' outlined in 'The Trellis and the Vine' should be worked through in all our churches with every member. This most helpful sequel provides not only further expansion on the vital principles of Christian service, but also valuable practical lessons on how to generate a whole church culture of 'learner-disciples'. The biblical material is excellent. The practical tips are instructive. The everyday examples put real flesh on the bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ql-quote-block\"\u003e—William Taylor Rector, St Helen's Bishopsgate, London\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ql-quote-block\"\u003eThis is a unique book - it somehow manages to be relentlessly biblical, deeply challenging, utterly realistic and profoundly encouraging at the same time. Col and Tony have not only thought more about the life of the local church more than anyone else I know, they have also listened to people (especially pastors) from all over the world, and so have produced a book which is thoroughly humble, sane, flexible and practical. 'The Vine Project' models a way ahead which is both radical and manageable for the local church, and rather than making me feel guilty or depressed, reading it invigorated me and refreshed my passion for gospel ministry 'on the ground'!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ql-quote-block\"\u003e—Gary Millar Principal, Queensland Theological College Chair, The Council of The Gospel Coalition Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ql-quote-block\"\u003eSix years in the writing and sixty years in the making. I don't think you'll find a better book on discipleship and church growth, which marries firm Biblical foundations with extensive practical advice. Clear, sensitive, and thought-provoking 'The Vine Project' will continue to enhance the global revolution in church life and ministry begun with 'The Trellis and the Vine'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ql-quote-block\"\u003e—Mike Raiter, Director, Centre for Biblical Preaching, Melbourne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ql-quote-block\"\u003e'The Vine Project' takes you beneath technique and program to the heart of what matters in church life. And it does this in a way that is immensely practical. The book is so helpful, I think I can offer an ironclad guarantee that if you and a leadership team work through this book, things will change for the better. I guarantee there will also be pain! But it will be healthy pain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ql-quote-block\"\u003e—Andrew Heard Lead Pastor, EV Church, Erina, Australia Director, Geneva Push church planting network President, Fellowship Independent Evangelical Churches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":39739146174526,"sku":"tvp2","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ebook","offer_id":39739281571902,"sku":"etvp2","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0117\/6934\/8158\/products\/VineProject21rgb150dpi.jpg?v=1649433868"},{"product_id":"saving-eutychus","title":"Saving Eutychus","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion_content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoor Eutychus might have tumbled off his perch in Acts 20, but it’s humbling to notice that what took Paul many hours of preaching to achieve - near-fatal napping in one of his listeners - takes most preachers only a few minutes on a Sunday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSaving Eutychus\u003c\/em\u003e will help you save your listeners from such a fate. 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It also incorporates parts of the new \u003cem\u003eTwo Ways to Live\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":40057666666558,"sku":"dtg2","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ebook","offer_id":41346824798270,"sku":"edtg2","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0117\/6934\/8158\/products\/DefendingtheGospel22rgb72dpi.jpg?v=1681838029"},{"product_id":"share-the-gospel","title":"Share the Gospel","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when God gives you an opportunity to talk about Christianity or the gospel in everyday conversation? Do you smoothly explain who Jesus is and what he has done, feeling confident to answer any questions that come your way? Or do you fumble or freeze up, not really knowing what to say and feeling nervous about how it will be received?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eLearn Together\u003c\/strong\u003e book will teach and train you to share the gospel of Jesus with other people, naturally, confidently, clearly and faithfully, in your own unique way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShare the Gospel\u003c\/em\u003e uses the well-known gospel outline \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matthiasmedia.com\/products\/two-ways-to-live\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTwo Ways to Live\u003c\/a\u003e as a framework, and is the sequel to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matthiasmedia.com\/products\/learn-the-gospel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLearn the Gospel\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e. \u003c\/em\u003eWe recommend that you work through \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matthiasmedia.com\/products\/learn-the-gospel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn the Gospel \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ebefore tackling this book, or at least be reasonably familiar with the \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matthiasmedia.com\/products\/two-ways-to-live\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTwo Ways to Live\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e outline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore information and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matthiasmedia.com.au\/pages\/share-the-gospel-videos?SkipCozyRedirect=yes\"\u003efree accompanying videos\u003c\/a\u003e are at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matthiasmedia.com.au\/pages\/share-the-gospel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShare the Gospel site\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFree downloadables\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/files\/Two_Ways_to_Live_memory_guide_A4.pdf?v=1703711051\" title=\"Two Ways to Live memory guide\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwo Ways to Live\u003c\/em\u003e memory guide (A4)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/files\/Two_Ways_to_Live.txt?v=1703711071\" title=\"Two Ways to Live text file\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwo Ways to Live\u003c\/em\u003e text file\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTony Payne is known around the world as a Christian teacher and writer. He is the author (or co-author) of many popular books and resources, including \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matthiasmedia.com\/products\/two-ways-to-live\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTwo Ways to Live\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matthiasmedia.com\/products\/how-to-walk-into-church\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow to Walk Into Church\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matthiasmedia.com\/products\/guidance-and-the-voice-of-god\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGuidance and the Voice of God\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":40085930115134,"sku":"stg","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0117\/6934\/8158\/files\/SharetheGospel23rgb72dpi.jpg?v=1685476087"},{"product_id":"together-through-the-storm","title":"Together Through the Storm","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn our fallen world, episodes of sickness, suffering, and other trials are all too common. And the Bible's clear call for us to show Christian love and care means we know we shouldn't sit idly by while people around us go through these tough times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYet our genuine concern for others is often hindered by valid fears—the fear of not knowing what to do or what to say; the fear of putting our foot in it and making things worse; or the fear that involvement may take us beyond our own personal resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eTogether Through the Storm\u003c\/em\u003e, Sally Sims helps us overcome these fears by setting out clear biblical foundations and very practical guidance for Christian care that is based in the word of God and in Christian hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSally brings a tremendously useful mix of life experiences to this important book, including training and practice as a nurse, study in pastoral care and chaplaincy, extensive reading and research, years of coordinating and providing pastoral care in her church, and, of course, personally persevering through her own times of trial.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReading \u003cem\u003eTogether Through the Storm\u003c\/em\u003e will help any Christian to develop in their ability to care for others, but it also provides a useful foundation for training a 'care team' in your church.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis second edition has a new cover and some updated content.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eRecommendations\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ql-quote-block\"\u003e\"I have searched high and low for a resource I can recommend on Christian care (sometimes called pastoral care). Many books point us to helpful Bible verses. But without the full story of the Bible - from creation to the curse to the work of Jesus to the new creation - they either end up with no place for grief and suffering, or offer only a shallow hope. Some books focus on the \u003cem\u003ehow\u003c\/em\u003e - the dos and don’ts of caring for people - without exploring \u003cem\u003ewhy\u003c\/em\u003e Christians should care for others: what is our \u003cem\u003emotivation\u003c\/em\u003e and what is our end \u003cem\u003egoal\u003c\/em\u003e? Sally Sims brings all these elements together in one book. \u003cem\u003eTogether Through the Storm\u003c\/em\u003e is an invaluable resource for every Christian. It ministered to me as an individual; it will help Christian leaders prepare for Word-based Christian care; and it will equip the body of Christ for every-member ministry.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ql-quote-block\"\u003e—Carmelina Read, Dean of Women, Christ College, Sydney\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ql-quote-block\"\u003e\"It is both a delight and an honour to commend \u003cem\u003eTogether Through the Storm\u003c\/em\u003e. Often pastoral ministry is seen as either preaching the Word or caring for people, but Sally Sims has so personally and carefully brought together these two concepts that should never be separated, and does it with a sensitivity that is rarely found in any book on this topic. The work is one of deep theological and biblical reflection, but it is so simply written. It is a book for every congregation member, as it so practically charts a pathway of how we should all care for each other in church life. At Moore College we seek to teach our students the elements of pastoral care. This book will certainly become part of our set reading, as it is one of the best books on the topic as well as being such a joy to read.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ql-quote-block\"\u003e—Archie Poulos Head, Ministry Department, Moore College, Sydney\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ql-quote-block\"\u003e\"Our churches and communities need genuine Christian care. Yes, we need pastors, psychologists, social workers, and community welfare organizations - but, even more, we need to grasp how we can love one another. Whether in a crisis or situations of chronic need, God wants us to offer the love of Jesus to others. Sally Sims has done an excellent job of showing us how.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ql-quote-block\"\u003e—David McDonald, National Director, Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches, Australia Author of \u003cem\u003eHope Beyond Cure\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ql-quote-block\"\u003e\"This book is indeed, as the subtitle suggests, both practical and Christian. It is filled with wise, sensible advice on the practicalities of caring for those in need. But it is more than that. The burden of this book is to explain what it means for care to be Christian. Sally shows why the church community should care for each other, and how this can work out in practice. But above all she recognizes that behind all suffering stands a God of love and compassion, and that comfort and hope is found in turning to him. The counsel Sally offers in this book is informed by both extensive pastoral practice and training and by her personal experience.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ql-quote-block\"\u003e—Keith Condie, Director, Mental Health and Pastoral Care Institute, Anglican Deaconess Ministries, Sydney\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":40167565885502,"sku":"tts2","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ebook (epub)","offer_id":40167570505790,"sku":"etts2","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0117\/6934\/8158\/files\/TogetherThroughtheStorm23rgb150dpi.jpg?v=1696957642"},{"product_id":"the-trellis-and-the-vine","title":"The Trellis and the Vine","description":"\u003cp\u003eAll Christian ministry is a mixture of trellis and vine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is vine work: the prayerful preaching and teaching of the word of God to see people converted and grow to maturity as disciples of Christ. 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