Craig Marvin Johnson
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Craig Marvin Johnson
Moving beyond personal preference to authentic church growth
by Craig Marvin Johnson
Everyone has preferences.
That statement is obvious, but it is important.
We have preferences about food, clothing, music, schedules, furniture, temperature, lighting, automobiles, neighborhoods, sports teams, and vacation destinations.
We prefer certain colors.
We favor particular styles.
We enjoy some experiences more than others.
We are drawn toward what feels familiar, meaningful, comfortable, or beautiful to us.
The same is true in church.
The book emphasizes the importance of prioritizing biblical truth and Christ’s mission over personal preferences in church life. - Focuses on moving beyond personal preferences to authentic church growth. - Addresses how preferences can control church decisions and hinder mission. - Encourages distinguishing between biblical conviction and personal taste. - Calls for churches to place Jesus at the center and lead with wisdom and humility.
Pastor of Worship and Discipleship
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A children's book of Creation, Scripture, Song, and the Gospel
The creation account forms a foundation for faith. In Genesis, we are invited to behold God as Creator. He speaks light
into darkness, shapes the skies and seas, fills the land with plants and trees, places lights in the heavens, fills the waters
and the skies with life, creates animals, and makes Adam and Eve in His image.
This book is really three books in one: a children's storybook, a visual song accompaniment, and a Scripture-guided walk
through creation that turns toward the good news of Jesus Christ.
Read it slowly. Let children notice the pictures. Ask what they see. Sing the lyrics. Read the Scripture. Then point them to
the greatest truth of all: the God who made the whole world also made a way for us to know Him personally through
Jesus.
Sincerely,
Craig Marvin Johnson
A Journey of Knowing Christ, Living His Word, and Making Disciples
Before You Turn the Page...
This book is more than something to read.
It is an invitation.
An invitation to know God's Word.
To walk more closely with Jesus.
To grow in spiritual maturity.
To become a faithful disciple.
And to help others discover the freedom that is found only in Him.
So before you begin…
Pray.
Open your Bible.
Invite the Holy Spirit to teach you.
Then turn the page...
The journey begins now.