In the past few years, baby boomers have been returning to church, inquiring about spirituality and look- ing for meaning in their lives. As Christians, we have the truth they're searching for. But if we don't present it in a way that considers their needs and sensitivities, they won't stick around for long. We could lose this significant group forever. That's why we must act now. Grab hold of The Baby Boomerang, and you'll find practical, appropriate ways to catch boomers as they return to church. Doug Murren speaks passionately for our understanding of the boomer generation and asks thechurch to change-not in its doctrine, but in the way it does things-to reach baby boomers moreeffectively. If the people of God will listen to Doug, he can help them reach boomers for Christ. Elmer L. Towns, dean, School of Religion, Liberty University With The Baby Boomerang, you'll pick upsome good ideas and a better understanding of baby boomers. If you're serious about helping your church reach the unchurched, look into The Baby Boomerang. RicK WARREN, pastor, Saddleback Valley Community Church Doug Murren isn't sharing theories about ministry to boomers; he has been successful in reaching them. Here he exposes not oniy the thinking that enables him to attract boomers to the church, but also his keen insights into how they think, behave, and believe. The Baby Boomerang offers more than just hope; it offers a road map to the hearts and souls of missing generation. GEORGE BARNA, president, Bama Research Group A baby boomer himself, Doug Murren is pastor of Eastside Foursquare Church in Kirkland, Washington. His primarily baby boomer congregation-has grown from a few charter attendees in 1980 to nearly 4,000 today. His success in reaching boomers has made him a popular speaker on the topic. Doug is also co-author of Iceman with Ron Rearick. He and his wife, Debra, have two children.

Baby Boomerang: Catching the Boomer Generation As They Return to Church

Murren, Doug

Religion & Spirituality

Baker Pub Group

Iceman

Rearick, Ron

Regal Books

Leadershift

Christian Books & Bibles

Book by Murren, Doug, Shurin, Barb

Is It Real When It Doesn't Work?: When "Formula Christianity Fails You

Shurin, Barb

Thomas Nelson. Inc.

Author Doug Murren shows how the life of Joseph is a practical model for today's dreamers. With a dash of humor, Murren uses Joseph's story to show that: some dream "seeds" need to be buried before they can grow; you don't have God's dreams--they have you; your greatest dreams could (should) outlive you; great dreamers start from the end and work backwards; and dreams thrive under heat.

Keeping Your Dreams Alive

Creation House

CRITICISM:  Everyone receives it. Everyone gives it                            CRITICISMWe hate to receive it, but we relish handing it out. It tears us down when it comes our way and has a tendency to build us up when we hand it out to others.Criticism: Friend or Foe  is designed to lay the groundwork for correct criticism in all areas of life. Doug Murren offers help for those who suffer from harsh and destructive criticism and provides steps to take to say no to unhealthy criticism.The book also shows how skilled criticism is the backbone of all healthy organizations. You will learn how to recognize needed criticism as a friend-not an enemy-and you will also learn how to reject destructive criticism. Criticism: friend or Foe will accomplish four things:* It lays down steps to giving needed criticism.* It provides skills to shut down destructive criticism.* It furnishes helpful tools for giving of healthy criticism.* It gives guidance to healing when damaging criticism occurs.

Criticism: Friend or Foe

AMG Publishers

Why should churches heal? Does your church touch the lives of broken people and bring healing to their hearts? How does a church become that healing force that glorifies God and impacts whole communities? In a desperately hurting world full of toxic relationships, crippled values, and mutilated morality, lives are crying out for real healing—not drug-induced solutions, not psychobabble Band-Aids, but authentic answers that heal the heart, soul, mind, and strength. Doug Murren, in this insightful, inspiring, and instructive book, reveals why and how you can become a healing force in your neighborhood, community, and the world.

Churches That Heal: Becoming a Church That Mends Broken Hearts and Restores Shattered Lives

Howard Books

Why should churches heal? Does your church touch the lives of broken people and bring healing to their hearts? How does a church become that healing force that glorifies God and impacts whole communities? In a desperately hurting world full of toxic relationships, crippled values, and mutilated morality, lives are crying out for real healing -- not drug-induced solutions, not psychobabble Band-Aids, but authentic answers that heal the heart, soul, mind, and strength. There is only one source for such healing power. The Church that was built on the One who said to the world, "Come to me all you who are weary and burdened." The question is not can we become a church that heals shattered lives but will we. Doug Murren, in this insightful, inspiring, and instructive book, reveals why and how you can become a healing force in your neighborhood, community, and the world.

Simon&Schuster

Pastors and lay leaders - learn how to thrive even in chaos! Change is a part of life. However, shifting paradigms can make you feel overwhelmed and out of control. Whether you're a pastor, Sunday school teacher, small group leader or other lay leader, you need to be able to manage change successfully. Learn to anticipate change, cushion transitions, and redirect focus to agreed-upon goals. Find out why even crisis-initiated changes do not have to be negative. This is a must-read!

Leader Shift: How to Avoid Paradigm Shock

Religious Studies

Kingdom Pub

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Baby Boomerang: Catching the Boomer Generation As They Return to Church

Iceman

Leadershift

Is It Real When It Doesn't Work?: When "Formula Christianity Fails You

Keeping Your Dreams Alive

Criticism: Friend or Foe

Churches That Heal: Becoming a Church That Mends Broken Hearts and Restores Shattered Lives

Churches That Heal: Becoming a Church That Mends Broken Hearts and Restores Shattered Lives

Leader Shift: How to Avoid Paradigm Shock