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.
Sir Squire
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Solo Kill
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Fire Bite
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Twin Blaze
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Gentle Avenger
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Moon Solitaire
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Bom Crossed
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Koi Diva
Being able to customize the listening duration is perfect for quick breaks. ListenBook's variety of ways to download audio makes it incredibly convenient. AirDrop sharing makes it easy to share audiobooks. Great feature! The app is perfect for multitasking. I can listen while doing other things.
Cowboy Booter
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Bambi Benz
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Energy
This app's sleek design and effortless navigation have made my audiobook journey a true delight. Kudos to the creators for crafting an app that understands audiobook lovers. With smooth playback and thoughtful design, it's a true companion for book enthusiasts. ππ The statistics tracking feature is a gem. I'm surprised by how much time I spend on audiobooks! Makes audiobook listening super easy and enjoyable. Thank you!
Cujo
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Good-lookinβ
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Clover Rabbit
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Miss Lucky
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Celtic Charger
Noise reduction in ListenBook Pro ensures crystal-clear playback even in noisy environments. The app is very intuitive. ListenBook makes finding and playing audiobooks simple.
Miss Mustard
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Vagabond Warrior
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Ginger Chaos
The captivating narrators make each story come alive in a unique way. I can't imagine my life without this app β it's my constant source of books. π§ Audiobooks anywhere, anytime β this app's convenience is unbeatable! ππ Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is impressive. My recordings sound crystal clear. ListenBook has become my gateway to new worlds, allowing me to explore stories, ideas, and knowledge.
Keystone
I can't imagine my life without this app β it's my daily dose of literary magic. Looping playback is a fantastic study tool. It helps me focus and retain information effectively. Automatic artwork and metadata extraction keep my audiobook library organized and visually appealing. I love the ability to customize the skip buttons. Itβs so convenient.
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