Resource Pack #9

How do I receive a Resource Pack?

We are offering this resource pack to Vanguard members at a cost of $60.00 plus shipping. To order, please call (800) 630-2838. You may charge your purchase to Visa or Master Card or make payment with a personal/business check.

In this Resource Pack, the contents are designed to encourage, inspire, and catalyze. Here is a summary overview of the contents of this Partner Pack:

1. Book - “ An Unstoppable Force ” by Erwin McManus

Surprising. Risky. Daring to change the world. Church just really got interesting! Never settle for church as usual again! Let An Unstoppable Force excite and inspire you about being part of the Church that God had in mind! Author Erwin McManus offers a vision of the Church taking its rightful place. An unstoppable "force" created to do nothing less than change the world. A Church that is alive in every way. Engaged with its community. A Church that dares to cut itself free from atrophied practices and programs to flourish in creative and compelling worship. Where teaching of the Word risks reaching out to our multi-sensory, jaded culture with sculpture, painting, dance, aromas, music, films and other unique expressions of love and faith. Be captivated by McManus' exciting interpretation of God's vision for the church and your key role in it!

2. Book – “ The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable ” by Patrick Lencioni

• Patrick Lencioni once again offers a leadership fable that is as enthralling and instructive as his first two best-selling books, The Five Temptations of a CEO and The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive . This time, he turns his keen intellect and storytelling power to the fascinating, complex world of teams. Throughout the story, Lencioni reveals the five dysfunctions which go to the very heart of why teams, even the best ones, often struggle. He outlines a powerful model and actionable steps that can be used to overcome these common hurdles and build a cohesive, effective team. Just as with his other books, Lencioni has written a compelling fable with a powerful yet deceptively simple message for all those who strive to be exceptional team leaders.

3. Book – “ Zondervan 2004 Church and Nonprofit Tax and Financial Guide ” by Dan Busby, CPA

• This annual reference guide continues to be one of the few resources offering tax and financial advice to churches and nonprofit organizations. Issues of financial accountability, receiving and maintaining tax-exempt status, accounting for charitable gifts, and other crucial topics receive careful and full discussion. The 2004 edition also contains a thorough description of tax laws affecting churches and other nonprofit organizations, including changes made in 2003, ensuring compliance with all regulations. This guide is indispensable to church treasurers and anyone else responsible for the financial operation of a nonprofit organization.

4. Audio Tapes – “ Crying Out to God ” by Dan Backens

• This three tape series includes titles, “Praying the Fire Down”, “A Spirit of Prayer”, and “Praying the Word”. In the midst of the routine of our lives, God is inviting us to pray down more of the fire of His power. The church needs to reclaim the importance and the necessity of the Holy Spirit himself and His power. Among many in the church the reliance upon the power of the Spirit has been dismissed (it isn’t really for today), replaced (we have ways that work faster and are more manageable) or neglected (we are not against His power –just not really seeking it though).