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Pagan Christianity?: Exploring the Roots of Our Church Practices

Pagan Christianity?: Exploring the Roots of Our Church Practices

by George Barna and Frank Viola

Have you ever wondered why we Christians do what we do for church every Sunday morning? Why do we “dress up” for church? Why does the pastor preach a sermon each week? Why do we have pews, steeples, and choirs? This ground-breaking book, now in affordable softcover, makes an unsettling proposal: most of what Christians do in present-day churches is roote… Read more…

Revolutionary Parenting: What the Research Shows Really Works

Revolutionary Parenting: What the Research Shows Really Works

by George Barna

How can parents make a lasting impact in the spiritual lives of their children? To find the answer, acclaimed researcher George Barna investigated the lives of thriving adult Christians and discovered the essential steps their parents took to shape their spiritual lives in childhood. He also learned surprising truths about which popular parenting tactics jus… Read more…

Army of Ordinary People: Stories of Real-Life Men and Women Simply Being the Church

Army of Ordinary People: Stories of Real-Life Men and Women Simply Being the Church

by George Barna and Felicity Dale

An Army of Ordinary People contains the key to explosive, transformational, 21st century evangelism. Renowned church planter Felicity Dale shares stories of how God has always used—and is still using—ordinary believers to carry out his work in simple ways throughout the world. Some of these stories are dramatic—people being led to the Lord by the frien… Read more…

Master Leaders: Revealing Conversations with 30 Leadership Greats
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Master Leaders: Revealing Conversations with 30 Leadership Greats

by George Barna and Bill Dallas

Narrated by Barna, George

Imagine the chance to sit down with 30 of the world’s best-known and best-respected leaders as they share their secrets to success. That’s Master Leaders—the most valuable leadership book of the decade. Based on personal interviews and never-before-published conversations with “the greats” (including Colleen Barrett, Ken Blancha… Read more…

The Rabbit and the Elephant: Why small is the new Big for Today's church
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The Rabbit and the Elephant: Why small is the new Big for Today's church

by George Barna, Felicity Dale and Tony Dale

Narrated by Dale, Tony

If you put two elephants in a room together and close the door, in 22 months you may get one baby elephant. But two rabbits together for the same amount of time will result in thousands of baby rabbits! In The Rabbit and the Elephant, “micro church” planters Tony and Felicity Dale use the “rabbit” illustration to show the pace at whic… Read more…

The Seven Faith Tribes: Who They Are, What They Believe, and Why They Matter
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The Seven Faith Tribes: Who They Are, What They Believe, and Why They Matter

by George Barna

Narrated by Barna, George

In this groundbreaking new book, acclaimed researcher and author George Barna identifies, describes, and analyzes seven major “faith tribes” in America—documenting who they are, what they believe, how they vote, and what they are passionate about. Barna provides helpful insight into how these groups influence our economy, politics, and valu… Read more…

Lessons from San Quentin: Everything I needed to know about life I learned in prison
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Lessons from San Quentin: Everything I needed to know about life I learned in prison

by George Barna and Bill Dallas

Narrated by Dallas, Bill

Real-estate entrepreneur Bill Dallas's charmed life changed dramatically when he was charged, convicted, and sentenced to five years in prison for grand-theft embezzlement. Lessons from San Quentin tells the amazing true story of how one man's life was changed for the better due to the hardships encountered at the legendary maximum-security prison. U… Read more…

The Power of Vision: Discover and Apply God's Plan for Your Life and Ministry

The Power of Vision: Discover and Apply God's Plan for Your Life and Ministry

by George Barna

In The Power of Vision, George Barna invites church leaders to discover the power of God's vision for ministry. Readers will learn: how God has shared his vision throughout history, how vision is different than mission, common practices and beliefs that inhibit true vision, practical steps toward practicing God's unique vision for them, and ways to s… Read more…

unChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks about Christianity…and Why It Matters

unChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks about Christianity…and Why It Matters

by George Barna, Gabe Lyons and David Kinnaman

Based on groundbreaking Barna Group research, unChristian uncovers the negative perceptions young people have of Christianity and explores what can be done to reverse them.… Read more…

Faith Begins at Home

Faith Begins at Home

by George Barna and Mark Holmen

A book for parents that will inspire, motivate, and equip them to establish their home as the primary place where faith is nurtured. This book is filled with inspirational stories and practical ideas that families can begin implementing today to bring Christ and Christlike living into the center of their homes. This resource is a perfect gift to give to new … Read more…

Jim and Casper Go to Church: Frank Conversation about Faith, Churches, and Well-Meaning Christians

Jim and Casper Go to Church: Frank Conversation about Faith, Churches, and Well-Meaning Christians

by George Barna, Jim Henderson and Matt Casper

What does an atheist think about church? Jim Henderson decided that the best way to find out was to ask! So he recruited an atheist—Matt Casper—to visit twelve leading churches with him and give the “first impression” perspective of a non-believer. Week after week, this spiritual odd couple attended services at churches all over the country and docum… Read more…

Revolutionary Parenting
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Revolutionary Parenting

by George Barna and Scott Dente

Narrated by Barna, George

George Barna goes beyond youth group and Sunday school and shows parents how to instill in their children a vibrant commitment to Christ. … Read more…


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