Book description
What if everything you need is already there? Many Christian churches and related institutions in the United States are struggling or, in some cases, facing imminent crisis, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Attendance is down. Funding is harder to come by. People are no longer drawn to traditional church services and programming in the ways that they once were. Often, we feel broke and powerless to do much about it. We settle for doing more with less: Less money. Fewer people. Fewer churches. But if we reexamine our perceived limits and our assumptions about how resources are supposed to be used, then something remarkable and beautiful comes into view: we aren't broke at all but have enormous resources at our disposal. Church and missional organizations nationwide own billions of dollars of prime property and investment assets, which, when combined with social enterprise and new expressions of mission, can be put to work for innovation and transformation. And these resources are often available to us right now. This book is an invitation to envision a different way of putting God's gifts to work in the world. It draws upon a remarkable story of rebirth at a Presbyterian affiliated campus ministry center at the University of Wisconsin, along with profiles of other creative social enterprises, to describe how church property and investment assets can be put to work for innovation, transformation, and financial sustainability. Theologically rooted but practically minded, it provides guidance and tools for church and nonprofit leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors of all kinds who are seeking new ways to fund and participate in God's work in the world.
Gingersnap Woman
ListenBook's support for a variety of audio formats ensures that I can access my content without any limitations. ListenBook's support for playlists in CUE format is a detail-oriented touch I truly appreciate. I'm amazed at how effortlessly I can immerse myself in books through this app.
Hidden Tree
Thanks to ListenBook's automatic extraction of artwork and metadata, my library looks organized and appealing. With this app, my daily commute has transformed into an engaging journey through captivating stories. User-centric audiobook joy β this app's ease of use is impressive. This app is a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. The ability to adjust skip intervals and playback speed is fantastic. I also love the auto-bookmark featureβit saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Worth every penny!
Snapdragon
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Lincoln Rider
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WanderWord
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Hang 11
ListenBook's compatibility with multiple downloading methods ensures there's always a way to get my content. I'm hooked on this app β it's my escape to different worlds and adventures. Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my library. Beautiful design and intuitive interface. Very user-friendly.
Swan Mustang
The narrator's voices are so engaging, it's like having a personal storytelling session. Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun way to customize my listening experience. This app has turned my cooking sessions into culinary adventures with a side of stories. An unobjectionable but unexceptional audiobook experience. The narrator's performance was serviceable and the audio quality was fine, but nothing about the production particularly stood out or elevated the material. It was decent background listening.
Nutmeg
This app is a game-changer for audiobook lovers! The interface is clean and easy to use. I love the ability to change the font size. It makes reading the titles so easy.
Combo Saw
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Lady Pomegranate
The ListenBook app has made my daily routines more enriching, allowing me to learn while on the go. This app's versatility and convenience have transformed my screen time into a productive reading journey. No more converting files β this app effortlessly handles various formats, saving me time and effort. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun and interactive way to connect. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
Fresh Peper
ListenBook's support for various download methods and audio formats ensures that I always have access to my favorite content. With its powerful audio downloading features, I can have my favorite audiobooks ready to go, anytime and anywhere. Not bad, but not amazing either. The narratorβs voice was pleasant, though some parts felt a bit rushed. The story had its moments, but I wouldnβt necessarily recommend it over similar titles in the genre.
Shy Warrior
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Dangle
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Fire Queen
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LyRz
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Apex
ListenBook's support for chapters and bookmarks ensures that I never lose my place in a story. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a revelation. It enhances the audio quality and makes listening comfortable.
Sleepwalker
With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual discovery and personal fulfillment. Book groups are a thoughtful addition. I can group related titles for easy access.
MindfulMingle
The family subscription option is a money-saver β everyone gets to enjoy their favorite books. The compatibility with Apple Watch is a game-changer. Controlling my audiobooks from my wrist is genius. Automatic metadata retrieval adds a professional touch to my audiobook collection. With ListenBook Pro, I can enjoy super long audiobooks. It's fantastic!
West Warrior
With ListenBook, I can effortlessly manage and organize my audiobook library. With this app, I've turned my daily commutes into exciting journeys through the world of literature. Navigating audiobooks seamlessly β this app's design is a true winner. ListenBook's interface is not just aesthetically pleasing; it's also highly functional. Navigating through chapters and controls is a breeze. ListenBook's user-friendly interface and quick access to chapters enhance my overall listening experience.
Pompeii Unicorn
With ListenBook, my audio content is organized, accessible, and ready to inspire me. π± Audiobooks at my fingertips β this app's ease of use is a booklover's dream come true! ππ₯ Audiobooks on demand? Yes, please! With this app's robust features, I'm always just a tap away from immersing myself in captivating narratives. ππ± Automatic metadata extraction keeps my library organized. It's a time-saver!
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience