Discover how to expand your ministry by teaming up with so-called rival organizations rather than vying for donations. With a countercultural message, a Christlike model, and real-world examples, Greer and Horst reveal the key to revitalizing your ministry, sharing how you can multiply its impact by collaborating rather than competing with others.

Hope for Leaders Facing Burnout and Discouragement Around the world, discouragement erodes the vitality of organizations. Visionaries often succumb to cynicism. Zealous advocates give up. Leaders coast as their passion for the cause grows cold. Grounded in research, this book is an invitation for followers of Jesus to sustain hope in long-term service. It's about moving past the false hope of idealism and the faint hope of disillusionment to discover true Christian hope. You will gain encouragement through the study of the book of Jeremiah woven throughout as the authors explore how the Lord prophetically met and sustained Jeremiah during his lifetime of faithfulness despite literally nothing going as he'd hoped. Glean further inspiration by reading the stories of Christian leaders from around the globe: Zimbabwe, Haiti, Guatemala, Poland, Palestine, the Philippines, India, Zambia, and Lebanon. For this is a moment when we need the global Church's perspective and influence. Don't give up and don't check out. These are confounding and perilous days, yet God's sustaining presence can bring joy, hope, and encouragement even amid heartache and disappointment.

The sixteen original essays in this collection cover influential and famous rivalries from a variety of sports, including track and field, golf, boxing, basketball, tennis, ice skating, baseball, football, soccer, and more. The essays are diverse, but together they illustrate what is common to any rivalry: equally matched opponents that often have decidedly different backgrounds, styles, and personalities. These differences may center on race and culture, political and societal ideologies, personality, geography, or religion—a mix intensified by fans and the media. From highly publicized and emotionally charged individual competitions to bitterly fought team contests, Rivals illuminates what one-of-a-kind opponents and the passion they inspire tell us about ourselves and our society.

" Join the thrilling world of baseball in "Jack Winter's Baseball Team: The Rivals of the Diamond" by Mark Overton. This exciting novel follows the journey of Jack Winter and his baseball team as they face formidable opponents, overcome challenges, and strive for victory on the diamond. Set within the exhilarating realm of baseball, the story unfolds with intense competition, teamwork, and the bonds formed through the love of the game. Jack Winter and his teammates navigate the ups and downs of the season, honing their skills, facing rival teams, and discovering the true meaning of sportsmanship. Mark Overton's storytelling captures the excitement and camaraderie of the baseball field, painting a vivid picture of the intense rivalries, the exhilaration of victory, and the lessons learned through defeat. Through the team's journey, readers witness the dedication, perseverance, and the joy that comes from pursuing a shared passion. Join Jack Winter's baseball team as they strive to overcome their rivals, embrace the values of teamwork and sportsmanship, and leave their mark on the diamond."