{"product_id":"gratitude-path-book-kent-millard-9781630883195","title":"The Gratitude Path","description":"The Gratitude Path is a five-session study designed for use by churches, leadership teams, and small groups. This step-by-step guide helps congregations grow in generosity by focusing on gratitude for God's blessings. Chapters conclude with questions for personal reflection and devotion. The book includes a 12-step plan for pastors and other leaders to successfully conduct their own Gratitude Campaign in a church of any size or denomination. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e If you have ever cringed at the thought of the annual giving campaign, this is the book for you. With practical instruction for conducting a gratitude campaign, it will not only bring about positive stewardship but may very well shift the culture of your community to walk and live that path of gratitude.\u003cbr\u003e --Carolyn Scanlan-Holmes, Senior Minister, Avon Christian Church, Avon, IN \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This is a practical and accessible tool for developing generous givers, and an invitation into relationship with our bounteous God. \u003cbr\u003e --Bruce R. Ough, Bishop of the Minnesota Conference, UMC \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Kent Millard has helped countless other pastors and congregations conduct 'Gratitude Campaigns' with spectacular results. With this book his plan is now available to everyone. I hope many church leaders read and follow this pathway to improved stewardship.\u003cbr\u003e --Michael J. Coyner, Bishop of the Indiana Conference, UMC \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This wonderful resource helps us move stewardship from fundraising to an experience of God's transforming grace. \u003cbr\u003e --Rob Fuquay, Senior Pastor, St Lukes UMC, Indianapolis, IN \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The first five chapters of The Gratitude Path are spiritually energizing, personal, and thoughtfully devotional. Pastors could preach sermons based on each one of them. Chapter six is a pivotal organizational chapter for pastors and lay leaders. Here, Millard outlines his Gratitude Campaign step by step. This is a resource that we are happy to recommend to congregations.\u003cbr\u003e --Bill Enright, Senior Fellow, Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Indiana University \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This book demonstrates how to develop an attitude of gratitude in each facet of the local church. Every leader in our church will read this book.\u003cbr\u003e --Jacob Williams, Jr., Senior Pastor, First Valparaiso UMC, Valparaiso, IN \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50386768429329,"sku":"CIN1630883190G","price":4.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50764765757713,"sku":"CIN1630883190VG","price":7.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":50989026902289,"sku":"NIN9781630883195","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52144311992593,"sku":"NLS9781630883195","price":21.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1630883190.jpg?v=1779963131","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/gratitude-path-book-kent-millard-9781630883195","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}