Catholic ecclesiology stands at the threshold of a new moment in the reception of the Second Vatican Council. The election of Pope Francis—coinciding with the fiftieth anniversary of the council—has inspired a fresh consideration of its teaching in such diverse areas as ecumenism, inculturation, missiology, and ministry. The chapters in this volume have their origin in a special symposium that called together over forty of the leading Catholic scholars from throughout North America in order to discuss the future of theological reflection on the church. The nine essays in this volume guided that conversation and offer an entry into some of the most pressing issues in ecclesiology today.

A lift-the-flap board book all about church from the creator of Open the Preschool Door, Open the Barn Door, and Open the Garage Door! Little ones will love lifting 11 fun flaps to find a smiling Sunday school teacher, their friends and family, arts and crafts, and much, much more in this bright and engaging board book. With a simple story and colorful and inviting illustrations, this is the perfect way to introduce children to what a day at church can be like.

Have Your Doors Been Left Open? Do you continue to struggle to overcome sinful habits? This book will give you the key to living a free and overcoming life. Open Doors have been around a long time. In the garden, Adam and Eve chose to listen to the enemy and disobey God. Their sin opened a door to the enemy. This book will share with you the principles of how to close those Open Doors and keep them closed! You will discover how to remove roots and strongholds, the importance of guarding your heart, renewing your mind, how to overcome sin with scripture, being an overcomer, and living free. As we walk out our faith, what do we need to watch out for? How do we keep the enemy from hindering our walk with the Lord? Learn how to hear the voice of the Lord, persevere in your faith, and run your race to make a difference for the kingdom of God! "Open Doors is a powerful tool for shutting down the enemy's plan to keep you in bondage. Discover the keys that not only close open doors, but lock them shut, bringing true freedom. Powerful, amazing, and life changing." -Lauren Sloan, leader, Moms of Encouragement "You can love the Lord and do your best, yet be forever frustrated because the enemy keeps getting in. Caryn's book, Open Doors, shows us how to shut every door to the enemy and will have a huge impact on your life!" -Doug Mosemann, MS, Strategic Account Manager to Fortune 500 Companies "There are often strongholds in our lives, things we do not know about, things that hold us back from living a solid and true life in Christ. Open Doors will help set you free and stay free from what cycles you back into sin, depression, and weakness." -Sandra Querin, JD, MBA, ThD., pastor of The Revival Center and author of The Prayer of Job, The Prayer of Moses, and The Dynamics of Spiritual Warfare

Author and church-growth expert Charles Arn reveals how vital congregations are good at empowering their people to pursue their unique strengths. It is by discovering the passions of its individual insiders that a church can creatively and effectively draw the outsiders into its fellowship and into Jesus. This book is crucial not only for a church's leadership, but for all motivated members who have a vision for engaging more of their local body in relevant ministry. See how God has been drawing believers out of the pews, through their church's walls, and directly into their communities by way of their side doors. God is using his people to make disciples, and they are actually loving it! FREE downloads available, including Planning Guide, Assessment Charts, Congregational Survey, discussion guide, and more!

A long-time pastor ponders why the Jesus Movement stopped moving...and challenges all generations of believers to the radical commitment that fuels revival. Long before becoming a pastor, Ed Underwood was a "Jesus Freak"--a young man transformed by the Jesus Movement in the 60s and 70s. He and his friends threw their hearts into a revival they thought would change the world. But somehow, the Jesus movement stopped moving. How did these radically committed young people morph into today's tame, suburban evangelicals? That's the question that sparked this passionate, provocative book, which aims at nothing less than fanning the flames of enduring revival today. Underwood draws on his personal revival experience and his study of the New Testament to expose six seductive lies that can easily sidetrack a movement and affirms five life-changing truths that can keep it going.

Jesus said He would build His church; our job is to follow. The Church of the Open Door calls us to a dynamic, Spirit-filled life as the body of Christ. Warren Wiersbe’s study of Acts, the Epistles and Revelation paints a picture of what the church should do and be.