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The Bandy Papers
These books are well written and absolutely hilarious. Why are such great books always out of print? If you come across any of the Bandy Papers in a 2nd hand bookshop, do not hesitate irrespective of price or condition.

A humorous accounting of the first pilot in WW1
With no airports at the time, and planes flying where a sight to see with very few out there. The reaction of people seeing one landing in their feilds and the pilot asking if they had any fuel or help in gettingdirections and turning the plane around keeps you laughing. Not to mentionhis dareing antics preformed by accident ... Read more

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• Do you really want the mission to succeed?
• Are you prepared to live within clear boundaries?
• Are you ready to align yourself with a greater purpose?
• Do you have what it takes?

Winning on Purpose offers leaders a way to organize congregations for success by creating structures that enable church life and health. As a comprehensive and powerful application of the biblical call to mission, Winning on Purpose sets forth the Accountable Leadership strategy. This model of leadership brings together standards for mission, boundaries, and accountability, and then shows how these standards come to life through the performance of four key players: the board, the pastor, the staff, and the congregation.

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Winning on Purpose
This is a great book if you are in a church which needs some stimulation.
Research has been done and it is very encouraging and eye opening to some of the problems that occur in all types of churches. It gives name to some of the issues and is very helpful.

winning on purpose
Great book. Detrailed so that anyone can follow the steps to revitalize their church or association.

Good, but too Detailed on Some Parts
Main Idea of the Text:

The book deals with focusing on the dysfunction in the structure of congregations by providing a model to develop that will allow the congregation to get everyone on the team working in the same direction.

The Three Top Ideas of Greatest Benefit:

1. The best idea is truly defining the reason to exist. Too many congregations go through the motions, but have little understanding of what the outcome should be. Congregations are constantly in a mode of practice but never go to the game. We practice with more teaching, more events, but game day never arrives. This is because congregations do not know what the goal is.

2. The second best idea, which is a transformational idea in most congregations, is concerning boundaries. This was one of the best sections in the book because I have seen the two types of leadership, which are permission based, and empowering based, and both of these methods do not work. The boundary method seems to be a breakthrough for congregational leadership.

3. The third best idea is changing the perception that staff is a liability on a congregation. Congregations are hesitant on paying a minister a top salary because of the feeling of this being a waste of money. But a top minister is worth the money because he can pay for himself. Congregations do not realize that a bad minister will cost them more money than the cost of a good one.

The Three Ideas of Major disagreement:

1. First of all, I wish the author did a section on the churches of Christ. Much of the organization that the book gives goes directly against the organizational structure of churches of Christ.

2. Second of all, in an established congregation, a lot of those in a leadership position would be opposed to any discussion or revisit to the by-laws of a congregation. It would seem to take years before an in-coming minister would gain the trust and authority to go into a review of the by-laws of a church. The book assumes too much control on the pastor's part.

3. The dynamic of the board and the senior pastor is very different than it is in the churches of Christ. Usually the elders of the congregation do not function as protectors of the minister, but instead are his bosses. Members always feel free in complaining to the elders and the elders discipline the preacher. It would be nice for more protection from more elderships within the church. Often these guys do not provide protection because sometimes elders are still debating if they like the minister or not.

The Recommendation of the Book:

This book was not as good as the others so far because of the complicated nature of the last part in dealing with denominational structures, but the information on establishing boundaries in congregations was worth the price of the book.

One of the Best Church Organizational Books I've Read
I now rank "Winning on Purpose" among the top 10 books on church organizational life that I've read.The foundational premise is that Christians are to make disciples of Jesus.The way a local church organizes for ministry can hinder or assist in that mission.

Kaiser dares to suggest that pastors, church boards, and the membership of the church are to be accountable for the mission.Accountability does not restrict or lay guilt on these persons, but in proper relationship to one another frees them to lead and serve in ways that will give them every opportunity to fulfill their God-given mission.

The author does a good job of describing the limitations of how many traditional churches are organized.He is even better at defining and describing Accountable Discipleship through an organizational structure that can be adapted to a variety of traditions.It may well be the limitations of publishing did not allow him to go into more detail about how to move from a traditional, ineffective organizational model to the effective model he promotes.I would benefit from more suggestions about how to lead a church (as quickly as possible) from the former to the latter.

Nevertheless, "winning on Purpose" should be taught in seminaries and continuing education seminars.It should not just on the book shelf of any pastor or church leader, but in their hands and a matter of urgent prayer and discussion in churches that have a desire to grow -- and a willingness to do what it takes to make disciples.

Must Read for Church Boards
Simply a must read for church boards.Avoid the pitfalls of typical church boards and enable a pastor to lead, boards to govern, staff/volunteers to manage and put your members into ministry.What more could you want?Kaiser teaches the system that allows it to happen. ... Read more

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This practical guide provides explanations of the techniques for measuring both joint range of motion and muscle length testing. In addition to the comprehensive coverage of the measurement techniques, this text provides valuable information on measuring norms and a critical review on the reliability of specific tests. It demonstrates the use of the goniometer, inclinometer, and tape measure for the examination of the upper and lower extremities, spine, and temporomandibular joint. Readers will find the most complete information available to date on measurement of joint ROM of the spine, as well as muscle length of the upper and lower extremities. ... Read more

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Great for the student of goniometery. Though the content and layout is very similar to some other texts on the subject the information is presented in a more "user friendly" manner in terms of terminology and instruction of technique. A great reference text when designing test protocols. ... Read more

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best book about school library
I evaluated that this book is very good. So I translated and published the book(1993) with permission of ALA. In Korea, translations of the book is very useful. ... Read more

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Test your knowledge of the Buckeye state and learn a few new things with this fun collection of puzzles and trivia from the state this is home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Columbus Blue Jackets and the beautiful Ohio River. Ohio Crosswords also includes word searches for younger readers on topics that include Ohio attractions, state parks and sport teams. Stuffed with fun facts, this book is an essential addition to any Ohio trivia lover's library or for those who want to learn more about this beautiful Midwestern state. ... Read more

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Written in Spanish, this is the ground-breaking book that has shown thousands of congregations how to overcome the destructive attitudes and systems that prevent them from focusing on their true mission: making disciples of Jesus Christ.In this upgraded edition, Bandy continues to explore the meaning of walking with Jesus in the 21st century. Drawing on the stories of exciting new congregations that have arisen within the last few years, he sharpens his portrayal of the thriving church system, demonstrating its essential concern for savvy awareness of the larger culture and fidelity to the core of the gospel. ... Read more

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"Thomas Bandy continues his exploration of congregational life by arguing that the organization of a congregation - its boards and committees - constitutes a crucial ingredient in its vitality and mission. The way in which a church is organized will make all the difference in whether it becomes what Bandy has named elsewhere a thriving church system or a declining one. The book concludes with a compelling call for "turning the laity loose" through cell group ministry, unleashing the Spirit-driven Christian chaos by which a congregation can thrive in the challenging days ahead."--BOOK JACKET. ... Read more

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This is the ultimate trivia book on women's basketball.With questions ranging from the little-known woman's role in the creation of basketball more than 100 years ago to the most recent WNBA Finals, it is the most comprehensive book available.Subjects include: top players of yesterday and today, coaches with the most wins and losses, the WNBA and other professional leagues, the Olympics and international competitions, the NCAA Final Four and more. ... Read more

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The Ultimate Women's Basketball Trivia and Puzzle Book
Great history and fun games for girls.Nice to have 'new' things to incorporate into teaching the game to youth. ... Read more

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The ancient poets tell us that in the year 776 B.C. a young cook from Elis won a great footrace in a meadow near the river Alpheus at Olympia. The youth, Coroebus, was crowned with a wreath of wild olive twigs and thus became the first recorded victor in the ancient Olympic Games. From this beginning there evolved an alliance of sport and the arts that no culture or civilization since the Greeks has been able to achieve. During the summer of 1984, a collection of scholars, athletes, and artists from various disciplines convened in Coroebus's honor to celebrate the alliance of sport and the arts with the formation of the Sport Literature Association. The papers in this volume, most of which were presented at the Coroebus Conference, are devoted to examining and furthering the understanding of that alliance. The Coroebus Conference, and particularly the resulting writings compiled in this volume, are a long overdue recognition of a neglected relationship. This book could well provide the impetus to recapture the alliance from which both sport and the arts benefitted so well in the past. Originally published in 1989. ... Read more

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The ancient poets tell us that in the year 776 B.C. a young cook from Elis won a great footrace in a meadow near the river Alpheus at Olympia. The youth, Coroebus, was crowned with a wreath of wild olive twigs and thus became the first recorded victor in the ancient Olympic Games. From this beginning there evolved an alliance of sport and the arts that no culture or civilization since the Greeks has been able to achieve. During the summer of 1984, a collection of scholars, athletes, and artists from various disciplines convened in Coroebus's honor to celebrate the alliance of sport and the arts with the formation of the Sport Literature Association. The papers in this volume, most of which were presented at the Coroebus Conference, are devoted to examining and furthering the understanding of that alliance. The Coroebus Conference, and particularly the resulting writings compiled in this volume, are a long overdue recognition of a neglected relationship. This book could well provide the impetus to recapture the alliance from which both sport and the arts benefitted so well in the past. Originally published in 1989. ... Read more

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Christian OptiMystics: Running the Rapids of the Spirit, by Dwayne O. Ratzlaff and Thomas G. Bandy, is unique in methodology.A personal story of clergy misconduct is caught through the lens of a real-time spiritual practice.The book employs a dynamic methodology to present the story to the public.The template of transformation is dialogue.In dialogue with God, self, history and a diverse group of rafters, who approach as strangers then become team-mates.The metaphor of life is river-running white-water rapids.Adultery capsizes a pastor into chaotic waters.A white-water adventure surging with spirit, morality and calling becomes a dangerous and painful odyssey in search of all three.Desperation thrives in the undertow.The book explores the depths with vivid white-water imagery.Rescue teams dispatch from the great streams of Christian spirituality.The converging rapids of the Spirit heal a broken spirit, restore moral integrity, renew a call and transform a future.

The book is unique in purpose.The purpose of the book is to pay forward the lessons earned from chaos.It is vulnerable in service of the greater good.The in-put of sin, guilt, hurt, despair and failure can out-put forgiveness, grace, healing, hope and mission.The insights for clergy, congregations and denominational leaders hold transforming new futures potential for both the wounded and the wounded healers.Readers in the marketplace who hear mostly about the loss of clergy credibility can now see clear through to the other side of repentance, confession, reconciliation and restoration.Readers that doubt the value of desperation can see it as the breeding ground of profound encounter with God.The book resurrects hope for all who experience failure in fundamental ways, including the clergy.In sync with God's design, good choices in the present can overcome destructive choices from the past.God co-creates new futures with real-time human choices.It sees all God's futures infused with faith, hope and love. ... Read more

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Get ready for the ride!
Not a light read, but a rare, brutally honest baring of a soul.Through "lessons earned" and the "insight of hindsight" the writer leaves us (clergy, congregations, judicatories) to be the judge.This is a story of contemplation, condemnation, and rejection, change of course, redemption, sanctification - if we're lucky that's our own story, too!Get out your journal and get ready for the ride! ... Read more