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In this insightful piece, the author challenges readers to explore and exercise their faith in practical ways.Whilst acknowledging the various challenges that we all face when walking in faith, this book sets out how we can overcome the obstacles and get the best out of our faith.The church of today appears to be reeling under a lot of attacks and in some cases lacking the courage to speak up on issues. The reader of this book will discover the need for us to walk in fearless faith and most importantly, to do so as a matter of urgency.The only way to stand out is to operate in fearless faith, and you are currently holding a toolbox that will equip you for this journey to a distinguished life.
This book is the first detailed academic study of megachurches in the UK. In particular, it explores the nature and significance of social engagement by megachurches in the context of London. The research contains empirical case studies of two Anglican and three African diaspora Pentecostal churches. As well as exploring the range of social engagement activities provided by these churches, the study offers explanations in term of theological motivations and the influence of globalisation. Subsequently, the book outlines the importance of the findings for the relationship between church and society in the contemporary context, addressing the implications for social policy and practice. The book advances discussions in public theology, megachurch studies, Pentecostal and Charismatic studies and ecclesiology.
Religion, History, and Politics in Nigeria is concerned with the problematic nature of religion and politics in Nigerian history. The book provides a lively and straightforward treatment of the relationship among religion, politics, and history in Nigeria, and how it affects public life today. By adopting various cultural, historical, political, and sociological perspectives, the text's contributors provide an excellent introduction to the volatile mix of religion and politics in Nigerian history, as well as a range of strategic choices open to religious adherents. The complexity of the relationship among religion, history, and politics is organized around four themes: indigenous values and ...
The Power of the Tithe is a dynamic book that provides a scripture based understanding of the tithe and its power (the principle, purpose and power of the tithe.) It will concisely and clearly explain to you the power of tithing and will provide valuable insight about the tithe from the revelation God has given him.
There has been a recent shift in global Christianity from North to South. Christianity, particularly Pentecostalism, is growing day by day in the continents of Africa, Latin America and Asia whereas it is declining in the Western world. Africans are now bringing the Gospel back to Europe and other parts of the world. This reverse in missions has been a recent phenomenon and is the subject of this book. This book documents the history and contributions of European missions in Africa. It then chronicles the history and development of African Churches in Europe, focussing on the UK. It is passionately articulated that these Churches are certainly contributing positively to global and local Chri...
NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER From the author of My Spiritual Inheritance, No More Sheets, Matters of the Heart Devotions for Women, and A Heart for Jesus. Discover how the seed of true prayer is separated from the chaff of selfish desires. Encouraging you to carry the needs of others to the Lord, Bynum offers practical advice on becoming a "doer" of the Word and a "living sacrifice" as you learn to pray wit
When I left Nigeria as a boy for the USA in search of the proverbial greener pastures there was Christianity and there was the African Culture in Nigeria, both of which I had grown up in. Christianity fed me with the word of God, while my African Culture made me desirably and proudly different from a white man, an Indian, Mexican, or Asian. That was many years ago in the mid1900s. Today when I visit my little remote African village to enjoy some of the cultural values that I have missed so much while in the western world, my brethren in the village tell me that the culture is no more. Indeed, the entire Christian community of Nigeria seems to be heading towards the notion that the African Cu...