World Impacting Churches : 10 Essential Characteristics for Changing the World and Finishing the Great Commission

by Eby, James R.

• ISBN13: 9781602473539
• ISBN10: 1602473536
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-09-01
• Publisher: Tate Publishing & Enterprises

Summary

There are two kinds of churches in the world?ordinary churches which are content to remain in obscurity and insignificance and impact churches which powerfully influence both their local communities and the world as well. In the powerful new book World Impacting Churches, author James Eby issues a challenge to churches around the world to regain their focus on the task of finishing The Great Commission in this generation. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in national and international ministry, Eby shares ten thought-provoking characteristics of churches which make a difference in the world and help complete the mandate Jesus gave us. Eby's Biblical insight and practical application for implementing these characteristics will inspire and challenge church leaders on every level. The principles set forth in this book are applicable to churches of every size and culture.

Table of Contents

Author's Notes	p. 19
Introduction	p. 25
God's Vision for the World	p. 31
The Passion of the Christ	p. 39
Understanding the Missionary Task	p. 47
A Tale of Two Churches	p. 57
Sense of Destiny	p. 63
Perseverance in Prayer and Intercession	p. 75
Passion for Evangelism	p. 87
Ministering with Supernatural Power	p. 105
Effectively Discipling New Converts	p. 123
Dedication to Church Planting	p. 137
Commitment to Finish The Great Commission	p. 155
Clear Strategy for Growth and Expansion	p. 165
Sending Trained Laborers into the Harvest	p. 193
Giving Generously to World Evangelization	p. 209
Together We Can Finish The Great Commission	p. 227
A Final Challenge	p. 237
The Angel Stadium Declaration	p. 241
Here I Am, Lord	p. 244
Appendix	p. 245
Resource Materials	p. 253
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