How People Grow Workbook: What the Bible Reveals about Personal Growth Contributor(s): Cloud, Henry (Author), Townsend, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 0310245699 ISBN-13: 9780310245698 Publisher: Zondervan
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: August 2002 Annotation: You?ve heard lots of ?biblical? answers, but the question remains . . . How Do You Grow? Our desire to grow runs deep. Yet the issues in our lives that we wish would change often stay the same, even with our best efforts to build ourselves up spiritually. What does growth look like?and how can we grow? Unpacking the practical and passionate theology that forms the backbone of their counseling, Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend shatter popular misconceptions about how God operates and how growth happens. You?ll discover ??What the essential processes are that make people grow ??How those processes fit into a biblical understanding of spiritual growth and theology ??How spiritual growth and real-life issues are one and the same ??What the specific tasks and tips are that will help pastors, counselors, and others who assist people in growing?and what your own responsibilities are in your personal growth Shining focused light on the great doctrines and themes of Christianity, How People Grow shows why all personal growth is spiritual growth. Designed for use with How People Grow, the How People Grow Workbook will help you translate biblical principles into a practical path of growth in all the vital areas of your life?your relationship with God, your marriage and family life, your friendships, your sticking points, your personal development, and everything that life is about. Suitable for personal or small group use, this fascinating, hands-on volume is filled with true-life examples, questions for reflection or discussion, ?Tips for Growers, ? and probing insights that can help you experience the kind of change and growth you?ve longed for?and thatJesus has promised. |
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BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Education - Adult - Self-help | Personal Growth - General - Religion | Biblical Studies - General |
Dewey: 268 |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 7.3" W x 9.1" L (1.00 lbs) 256 pages |
Themes: - Theometrics - Evangelical - Religious Orientation - Christian |
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Publisher Description: You've heard lots of "biblical" answers, but the question remains . . . How Do You Grow? Our desire to grow runs deep. Yet the issues in our lives that we wish would change often stay the same, even with our best efforts to build ourselves up spiritually. What does growth look like--and how can we grow? Unpacking the practical and passionate theology that forms the backbone of their counseling, Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend shatter popular misconceptions about how God operates and how growth happens. You'll discover -What the essential processes are that make people grow -How those processes fit into a biblical understanding of spiritual growth and theology -How spiritual growth and real-life issues are one and the same -What the specific tasks and tips are that will help pastors, counselors, and others who assist people in growing--and what your own responsibilities are in your personal growth Shining focused light on the great doctrines and themes of Christianity, How People Grow shows why all personal growth is spiritual growth. Designed for use with How People Grow, the How People Grow Workbook will help you translate biblical principles into a practical path of growth in all the vital areas of your life--your relationship with God, your marriage and family life, your friendships, your sticking points, your personal development, and everything that life is about. Suitable for personal or small group use, this fascinating, hands-on volume is filled with true-life examples, questions for reflection or discussion, "Tips for Growers," and probing insights that can help you experience the kind of change and growth you've longed for--and that Jesus has promised. |
Contributor Bio(s): Townsend, John: - Dr. John Townsend is a nationally-known leadership consultant, psychologist, and New York Times bestselling author. John is the founder of the Townsend Institute for Leadership and Counseling, and the Townsend Leadership Program, which is a nationwide system of leadership training groups. He developed the online digital platform TownsendNOW, and the online assessment tool TPRAT. Dr. Townsend travels extensively for corporate consulting, speaking, and helping develop leaders, their teams and their families. He and his wife, Barbi, live in Newport Beach, California, and have two sons, Ricky and Benny. Visit DrTownsend.com. Cloud, Henry: -
Dr. Henry Cloud is an acclaimed leadership expert, psychologist, and New York Times best-selling author. In his leadership consulting practice, Dr. Cloud works with both Fortune 500 companies and smaller private businesses. He has an extensive executive coaching background and experience as a leadership consultant, devoting the majority of his time working with CEOs, leadership teams, and executives to improve performance, leadership skills, and culture. Dr. Cloud lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Tori, and their two daughters, Olivia and Lucy.
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