How to Lead an Abiding Church: 11 Principles for Developing a Christ-Centered, Discipleship-Focused Ministry

By Nate Sweeney

Imagine leading a church that acts like it's the hope of the world—because it is!

While many fruits come from a church that will walk in obedience to Christ's methods, the most powerful one is transformed lives. A Christ-centered, discipleship-focused church is a transformational force in the world. That's an Abiding Church!

Nate Sweeney, Directional Leader of Catalyst Church in Bentonville, Arkansas, and Founder and Directional Leader of the Abiding Network, writes from his experience of leading a church through the transformations needed to become a genuine Abiding Church. Nate's passion is to see people come to Christ and live in relationship with Him. To that end, he assists church leaders and planters in creating an environment of true discipleship.

How to Lead an Abiding Church offers a taste of what you will find in Nate's book The Abiding Church: Creating, Cultivating, and Stewarding a Culture of Discipleship. Like Abiding Church, this book provides a fresh examination of the simple yet revolutionary process and patterns that Jesus Christ used in His own ministry.

Sometimes all you need is a new perspective on timeless truths to know that what you are doing is making an eternal difference. This book offers hope, inspiration, and practical techniques to church leaders in all areas of ministry.

If you're tired of doing church and ready to start being the church, dive into How to Lead an Abiding Church today. Learn to follow God's blueprint for your life and your Church with joy in your heart, and bearing fruit for Him, as you're awakened to lead in the way Christ Himself modeled!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Sermon To Book
• Release date: Dec 3, 2018
• ISBN: 9781945793561

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How to Lead an Abiding Church

11 Principles for Developing a Christ-Centered, Discipleship-Focused Ministry

Nate Sweeney

COPYRIGHT © 2018 BY Nate Sweeney

Scripture quotations are taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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How to Lead an Abiding Church / Nate Sweeney

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CONTENTS

About the Author

The Hope of the World

Principle #1: Disciples, Not Converts

Principle #2: Abiding in the Spirit

Principle #3: Making Christ Known

Principle #4: Kingdom Fruit in Our Daily Life

Principle #5: Molded Together for Christ

Principle #6: Never Underestimate the Power of the Gospel

Principle #7: Transformed, Not Conformed

Principle #8: The Mindset of an Abiding Church Leader

Principle #9: The Five Es of Leadership Development

Principle #10: God’s Blueprint

Principle #11: Keys to Becoming an Abiding Church

Answer His Call to Abide!

About Sermon To Book

About the Author

NATE SWEENEY WOULD be considered an average person, someone who loves his family, community, and church. The major factor that sets him apart is his passion to Know Christ and Make Him Known. This vision is at the forefront of Nate’s daily focus and drives him to stay connected to Christ and share that relationship with others. Nate pursues this vision in his home with his wife, Monica, and their three kids.

Nate has served in many ministry capacities since he graduated from Bible school in 1997. He is the directional leader of Catalyst Church in Bentonville, Arkansas. Nate is the founder and directional leader of The Abiding Network. Nate sits on the Influencers Ministry global board as a church relations leader.

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