--- product_id: 35984872 title: "Dirt Matters: The Foundation For a Healthy, Vibrant, And Effective Congregation" price: "127.49 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/35984872-dirt-matters-the-foundation-for-a-healthy-vibrant-and-effective store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Dirt Matters: The Foundation For a Healthy, Vibrant, And Effective Congregation **Price:** 127.49 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Dirt Matters: The Foundation For a Healthy, Vibrant, And Effective Congregation - **How much does it cost?** 127.49 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/35984872-dirt-matters-the-foundation-for-a-healthy-vibrant-and-effective) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Dirt Matters: The Foundation For a Healthy, Vibrant, And Effective Congregation [Powell, Jim] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Dirt Matters: The Foundation For a Healthy, Vibrant, And Effective Congregation Review: Dirt Matters will cause you to self-reflect and open your mind & heart! - Dirt Matters is a book that you will not want to put down. This book dives into difficult and challenging elements within a church and congregation that are often overlooked or swept under the rug. The core essence of this book focuses on 'culture' and how important and complex culture is within a church community. Jim Powell's candid account of how culture is often unhealthy and can hinder church leaders and their congregations' growth will make you stop and self-reflect on where as a congregation (and personally) you are in terms of serving God to the fullest potential. Not only is Jim able to use dirt as a metaphor for depicting a healthy congregation producing fruit and serving God, he provides suggestions, steps and a plan on how to nurture and grow fertile soil (congregation). This book allows leaders and followers in faith to apply practical principles and theories to take the next step in their spiritual journey. This book has truly inspired me to self-reflect...examine where my heart is, evaluate the culture (healthiness) of our church community and consider if we are ready to accept God's call for changes. I am confident this book will impact leaders, yet will also touch every follower and church member. I would highly recommend this book! Review: A must read, especially those who have been in the ministry for years. - Even if you have been in the ministry for a years, this book is a must read, why? Many times we look above ground so to speak to see if our church is or is not doing well. By well, I mean, is our church doing what God's will is to impact lives for Christ? The problem with the "above ground look" is often times the issue is at the root, the culture of our church. As an example, the traditions of the church are treated as if they are a "thus saith The Lord." when in fact they are personal preferences. Jim's book "Dirt Matter" points out the need to look at the culture of your church and identify those things that are the non-negotiable,"Thus saith God", verses this is how we've done it in the past, or this is the personal preferences of a few that have been here for many years. In doing so, traditions can be treated as such so the church can move on so it is relevant to today's culture. Jim's book is easy to read, flows naturally and it's points are useful and applicable. Lastly, Jim and his Elder Team practice what is explained in this book. I can say this first hand as he and three of his Elder's met with our Elder team to help us wrestle through exactly what is contained within this books pages. It was a very helpful experience and our prayerful desire is to make our chuch what God intends it to be for the needs of our community. Ron Good Executive Minister Central Church of Christ. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #992,351 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #121,245 in Christian Books & Bibles | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 90 Reviews | ## Images ![Dirt Matters: The Foundation For a Healthy, Vibrant, And Effective Congregation - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41bw6fj21cL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dirt Matters will cause you to self-reflect and open your mind & heart! *by S***2 on September 1, 2013* Dirt Matters is a book that you will not want to put down. This book dives into difficult and challenging elements within a church and congregation that are often overlooked or swept under the rug. The core essence of this book focuses on 'culture' and how important and complex culture is within a church community. Jim Powell's candid account of how culture is often unhealthy and can hinder church leaders and their congregations' growth will make you stop and self-reflect on where as a congregation (and personally) you are in terms of serving God to the fullest potential. Not only is Jim able to use dirt as a metaphor for depicting a healthy congregation producing fruit and serving God, he provides suggestions, steps and a plan on how to nurture and grow fertile soil (congregation). This book allows leaders and followers in faith to apply practical principles and theories to take the next step in their spiritual journey. This book has truly inspired me to self-reflect...examine where my heart is, evaluate the culture (healthiness) of our church community and consider if we are ready to accept God's call for changes. I am confident this book will impact leaders, yet will also touch every follower and church member. I would highly recommend this book! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must read, especially those who have been in the ministry for years. *by G***Y on September 3, 2013* Even if you have been in the ministry for a years, this book is a must read, why? Many times we look above ground so to speak to see if our church is or is not doing well. By well, I mean, is our church doing what God's will is to impact lives for Christ? The problem with the "above ground look" is often times the issue is at the root, the culture of our church. As an example, the traditions of the church are treated as if they are a "thus saith The Lord." when in fact they are personal preferences. Jim's book "Dirt Matter" points out the need to look at the culture of your church and identify those things that are the non-negotiable,"Thus saith God", verses this is how we've done it in the past, or this is the personal preferences of a few that have been here for many years. In doing so, traditions can be treated as such so the church can move on so it is relevant to today's culture. Jim's book is easy to read, flows naturally and it's points are useful and applicable. Lastly, Jim and his Elder Team practice what is explained in this book. I can say this first hand as he and three of his Elder's met with our Elder team to help us wrestle through exactly what is contained within this books pages. It was a very helpful experience and our prayerful desire is to make our chuch what God intends it to be for the needs of our community. Ron Good Executive Minister Central Church of Christ. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ God Anointed This Work! *by K***R on September 6, 2013* I loved this book. Jim Powell masterfully identifies many issues in the church today. God wants all of us to have a clean heart, to grow spiritually and prosper in Christ. I pray that ALL church leaders will read this book because it forces us to examine our own " soil" in the midst of dealing with church people, tradition and customs. This book is a must for anyone that wants a closer walk with Jesus but may find themselves a little put off by the way things are inside of the church. 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