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Stay The Course
$9.99A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR EFFECTIVELY MAKING DISCIPLES IN YOUR CHURCH
Pastors and church leaders desperately want to make disciples, but they often find themselves veering off the road of discipleship-or even heading toward a cliff. The many challenges of ministry cause churches to stray from effectively making disciples.
Stay the Course keeps leaders on the path, so they can help people follow Jesus until the end.
Church consultant and lead pastor Brandon Guindon uses seven essential practices-or “guardrails”-to guide you along the road of disciple making in your local context. These core practices come from his experience in various church contexts-from church plants to churches in transition-and guard you from danger on your journey.
Embrace these seven practices as Stay the Course challenges and inspires you. This resource helps you apply them to your personal life and implement them in your church, resulting in churches that faithfully make disciples and disciples who stay on track.
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New City Catechism For Kids
$3.73The New City Catechism: Children’s Edition is a modern-day resource aimed at teaching the core doctrines of the Christian faith to children ages 2-11. This 64-page booklet contains each of the 52 easy-to-understand questions and short answers found in The New City Catechism designed to help children understand who God is and what he has done. With answers that are short enough for children to read, understand, and memorize, this low-cost booklet is designed for bulk distribution and is ideally suited for Sunday school classes, Christian schools, and homeschooling families. This resource is sold individually and as part of the curriculum kit.
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13 Very Surprising Sayings And Why Jesus Said Them
$16.99Help kids discover the faith-building, life-changing truths tucked into 13 of Jesus’ surprising sayings. They will begin to understand what it means to start fishing for people, love the meanies they know, why they would want to be last, and others. And along the way, kids will see that Jesus changes everything–for those who choose to follow Him.
If you want kids to do God’s Word and not just hear it-you’re in exactly the right place. Each session focuses on one key Bible truth-kids will discover it, think about it, talk about it, pray about it, and apply what they learn. You’ll drive that point home through Bible exploration, fun discussions, giggle-worthy games, and oh-wow activities that engage kids in multiple ways. Just add an adult or teenage leader to these easy-to-lead sessions to keep kids engaged, entertained, and growing in their faith! Each session isFlexible-sessions work for 1 or 2 kids, 12 kids, or moreMulti-aged-suitable for all elementary kidsLow-prep-using easy-to-find supplies45 minutes of fun-with time stretchers to fill an hourRelational-children grow close to Jesus and each otherPerfect for any children’s ministry program-Sunday school, children’s church, and more! Help kids discover the faith-building, life-changing truths tucked into 13 of Jesus’ surprising sayings. They will begin to understand what it means to start fishing for people, love the meanies they know, why they would want to be last, and others. And along the way, kids will see that Jesus changes everything-for those who choose to follow Him.
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13 Very Amazing Animals And How God Used Them
$16.99Help kids discover the faith-building, life-changing truths tucked into the stories of 13 animals that God created. They will see how God used some thirsty camels, low-flying quail, a talking donkey, and more. Along the way, kids will be assured that God knows them and loves them–and is ready to use them in big ways too!
If you want kids to do God’s Word and not just hear it–you’re in exactly the right place.
Each session focuses on one key Bible truth–kids will discover it, think about it, talk about it, pray about it, and apply what they learn. You’ll drive that point home through Bible exploration, fun discussions, giggle-worthy games, and oh-wow activities that engage kids in multiple ways.
Just add an adult or teenage leader to these easy-to-lead sessions to keep kids engaged, entertained, and growing in their faith! Each session is:
*Flexible–sessions work for 1 or 2 kids, 12 kids, or more
*Multi-aged–suitable for all elementary kids
*Low-prep–using easy-to-find supplies
*45 minutes of fun–with time stretchers to fill an hour
*Relational–children grow close to Jesus and each otherPerfect for any children’s ministry program–Sunday school, children’s church, and more!
Help kids discover the faith-building, life-changing truths tucked into the stories of 13 animals that God created. They will see how God used some thirsty camels, low-flying quail, a talking donkey, and more. Along the way, kids will be assured that God knows them and loves them–and is ready to use them in big ways too!
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13 Very Bad Days And How God Fixed Them
$16.99With this book in the series, kids will discover how God fixed some very bad days for 13 people, including Noah, Daniel, Mary, Lazarus, and Stephen. Kids will learn that the same God of long ago watches over them-and that God knows how to fix th
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Rachel And Leah Teen Girls Bible Study Book (Student/Study Guide)
$22.25Why her?
There is a quiet question that every girl asks in her heart at some point in her life. Comparison is a struggle that many girls constantly combat, and that was a challenge throughout the lives of Rachel and Leah in the Bible. Like us, Rachel and Leah experienced disappointment, heartache, brokenness, and emptiness. They had to learn that the success of others is not meant to discourage. And sometimes, through the most difficult times, we learn that God is for us much more than we ever dreamed.
Over the course of six sessions, author Nicki Koziarz will help girls take an honest look at themselves and allow God’s truth to combat the comparison they struggle against. God calls girls to trust Him to lead their steps so that they might walk in the fullness of who He created them to be.
NOTE: Optional digital downloads available separately.
**There will also be a B&H book Why Her? (available separately)
**There will also be a women’s version of the Bible study (available separately) with optional digital downloadsFeatures:
-Leader helps to guide questions and discussions within small groups
-Personal study segments with homework to complete between 6 weeks of group sessions
-A weekly Bible verse to help combat comparison
-Optional six interactive teaching videos, approximately 5-10 minutes per session, available for purchase or rentBenefits:
-Discover what the Bible says about God, Rachel, Leah, and Jacob, and how He used flawed people for His kingdom.
-Learn to define success through a biblical perspective.
-Remember that someone else’s gain is not your loss.
-Evaluate the impact of comparison in your life.Add to cart1 in stock
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Discipleship Gospel Workbook (Workbook)
$10.49ARE YOU MAKING DISCIPLES WITH THE GOSPEL JESUS PREACHED?
Solid disciple-making curriculum is hard to find. That’s why Ben Sobels and Bill Hull-pastors, practitioners, and authors of The Discipleship Gospel-created this workbook, which guides your discipleship group through the Gospel of Mark chapter by chapter to multiply disciples. Disciple makers use this sixteen-week group discipleship study to train people to understand the Bible and put into practice what they’re learning while learning the gospel Jesus preached.
Using the essential elements of The Discipleship Gospel, this interactive study encourages you to step outside your comfort zone, vulnerably share your journey, and embrace gospel-motivated action. Help your discipleship groups clarify their understanding of Jesus’ kingdom gospel, practice obedience to Jesus, and multiply disciples. Make this your church’s disciple-making curriculum for new disciples, yet-to-be disciples, and disciple-making experts alike. Use this tool to multiply disciples with Mark’s Gospel.
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Discipleship Gospel : What Jesus Preached We Must Follow
$17.99IS THE GOSPEL YOU PREACH MAKING DISCIPLES-OR CONVERTS?
Many today preach a gospel that makes converts, but not disciples. This is the result of “non-discipleship gospels,” which exclude the necessity to follow Jesus from their message. The Discipleship Gospel challenges the church today with a fresh reading of Jesus’ gospel-one that we must learn to preach again.
“The gospel you preach determines the disciples you make,” the authors write. Bill Hull and Ben Sobels use key biblical texts to describe why discipleship is not just an add-on to the gospel, but an essential part of it. The authors define seven essential elements of Jesus’ gospel and why you must include each one in your gospel if you want to make disciples, not just converts. In this book, they help you clarify your understanding of the gospel, learn how to contextualize your message, and create a plan to make disciples who embrace the full gospel-in your church and beyond.
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7 Dangers Facing Your Church
$16.99Our culture is changing, and the church seems to be under increasing pressure. But these dangers are not new, and God’s word shows us how to meet them head on. Discover how Jesus’ messages to seven first-century churches in Revelation 2 3 is his message to your church today too. Together, you can live as Christ’s faithful, hope-filled people in a changing culture.
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Big Book Of Science Fun For Elementary Kids
$19.99No matter which children’s curriculum you use or what type of children’s ministry program you have, Big Books will provide hours of creative Bible learning and fun! You’ll find games, art activities, coloring pages, creative storytelling, object lessons, Bible talks, crafts, puzzles, science experiments, and more! Plus each Big Book is reproducible and comes with perforated pages and a Scripture index.
Big Books are perfect for:
*Sunday School
*Children’s Church
*Evening Programs
*Vacation Bible School
*Christian Schools
*Home Schools
*CampsKids Learn About God Through Hands-On Experiments! This reproducible resource features:
*Experiments
*How to use each experiment with different Bible stories and Scriptures
*Step-by-step instructions and a “mess meter”
*Discussion questions and science factsAdd to cart1 in stock
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Big Book Of Bible Puzzles For Preteens
$19.99No matter which children’s curriculum you use or what type of children’s ministry program you have, Big Books will provide hours of creative Bible learning and fun! You’ll find games, art activities, coloring pages, creative storytelling, object lessons, Bible talks, crafts, puzzles, science experiments, and more! Plus each Big Book is reproducible and comes with perforated pages and a Scripture index.
Big Books are perfect for:
*Sunday School
*Children’s Church
*Evening Programs
*Vacation Bible School
*Christian Schools
*Home Schools
*CampsFun Puzzles That Reinforce Bible Lessons and Memory Verses! This reproducible resource features:
*180 fun puzzles
*Puzzles from almost every book in the Bible
*Graphs, mazes, codes, math problems, acrostics, and more!
*An answer keyAdd to cart1 in stock
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Big Book Of Bible Activities Songs And Rhymes For Early Childhood
$19.99No matter which children’s curriculum you use or what type of children’s ministry program you have, Big Books will provide hours of creative Bible learning and fun! You’ll find games, art activities, coloring pages, creative storytelling, object lessons, Bible talks, crafts, puzzles, science experiments, and more! Plus each Big Book is reproducible and comes with perforated pages and a Scripture index.
Big Books are perfect for:
*Sunday School
*Children’s Church
*Evening Programs
*Vacation Bible School
*Christian Schools
*Home Schools
*CampsBible Activities, Songs, and Rhymes Help Children Interact with Bible Truths! This reproducible resource features:
*Bible stories set to familiar tunes or in simple action rhymes that help children remember
Bible stories
*65 songs, 30 action rhymes, and 102 teaching activities that reinforce Bible lessons
*A creative activity for each song and action rhyme
*HeartShaper Children’s Curriculum preschool/pre-k & k scope and sequence to correlate songs, rhymes, and activitiesAdd to cart2 in stock
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Big Book Of Bible Puzzles For Early Childhood
$19.99No matter which children’s curriculum you use or what type of children’s ministry program you have, Big Books will provide hours of creative Bible learning and fun! You’ll find games, art activities, coloring pages, creative storytelling, object lessons, Bible talks, crafts, puzzles, science experiments, and more! Plus each Big Book is reproducible and comes with perforated pages and a Scripture index.
Big Books are perfect for:
*Sunday School
*Children’s Church
*Evening Programs
*Vacation Bible School
*Christian Schools
*Home Schools
*CampsChildren Color and Make Fun Projects to Retell Bible Stories! This reproducible resource features:
*More than 100 coloring pages plus more than 100 hands-on activities that reinforce Bible stories
*Creative ideas for using the coloring pictures as teaching tools
*Easy-to-follow instructions for each activity
*HeartShaper Children’s Curriculum Preschool, Pre-K & K scope and sequence to correlate coloring pagesAdd to cart1 in stock
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Big Book Of Bible Games For Elementary Kids
$19.99No matter which children’s curriculum you use or what type of children’s ministry program you have, Big Books will provide hours of creative Bible learning and fun! You’ll find games, art activities, coloring pages, creative storytelling, object lessons, Bible talks, crafts, puzzles, science experiments, and more! Plus each Big Book is reproducible and comes with perforated pages and a Scripture index.
Big Books are perfect for:
*Sunday School
*Children’s Church
*Evening Programs
*Vacation Bible School
*Christian Schools
*Home Schools
*CampsOver Games Make Bible Learning Fun! This reproducible resource features:
*Bible learning, Bible story review, Bible memory verse, and life-application games
*Indoor and outdoor games, water games, and large-group games
*Step-by-step instructions
*Discussion questions, game tips, and optionsAdd to cart1 in stock
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Vibrant Church : Strategies For Church Renewal
$13.99Help your church reach its potential to become a beacon in your community, a model of all that God has called the church to be. The Vibrant Church provides guidance for pastors and key lay leaders, teaching you how to make your church healthy in all areas of church life.
You’ll learn to:
-Write a specific vision for your church
-Improve your leadership skills
-Establish a strategic plan for the future
-Build the ministry team
-Grow a dynamic outreach ministry
-Disciple fully devoted followers of Christ
-Create an environment of genuine love and concern
-Develop meaningful worship
-Train faithful stewards of money and timeAdd to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Breaking Toxic Soul Ties
$15.99Going through this world in relationship with other people inevitably creates connections in our inner being called soul ties. When these relationships are loving, supportive, and nurturing, positive soul ties are created. But if the relationships become abusive or manipulative, or cause rejection, they can create a toxic brokenness within the soul that we carry with us, even long after the relationship ends. If these toxic inner soul ties are not broken, we will experience failure, fractured relationships, and even health problems throughout life.
In Breaking Toxic Soul Ties, Tom Brown describes his own story of rejection and the process of inner healing he experienced. He helps you to identify and diagnose toxic relationships as he breaks down the difference between positive and negative soul ties. He also shows why toxic soul ties develop and how they can only be broken by a process of inner healing through confession, forgiveness, and prayer. The truth is, unless your self-image is firmly rooted in the truth of your identity in Christ, you will always be susceptible to bad soul ties. Tom Brown describes the way for you to move forward in life and leave pain and brokenness behind for good!
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ReMission : Rethinking How Church Leaders Create Movement
$19.99A systemic disease is lurking inside the church that is derailing it from what God intended it to be, to know, and to do. That disease is practical ignorance and isolation. If the church is to be healthy and thriving, its members must gain the needed know-how and skillsets to meaningfully engage with their increasingly difficult-to-reach unsaved neighbors, communities, and cultures in productive conversations about the good news of Jesus Christ. In other words, there must be a re-missioning of the body of Christ. Blending honest analysis with innovating principles, ReMission places the onus of change at the feet of today’s leaders. Each chapter of ReMission builds upon the next to practically equip leaders with tried-and-tested solutions that can outwardly mobilize a congregation, small group, or nonprofit ministry, and substantially increase the spiritual vitality of the body of Christ, both locally and globally. ReMission isn’t only focused on developing new “outfrastructure”; its aim is also to breathe new life into God’s kingdom and His chosen leaders who are serious enough to implement the life-changing strategies that are sorely needed.
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Devotions For Pastors
$9.99From a pastor’s heart to understanding the role and responsibility of a pastor, Stan Toler knows the importance of encouraging and inspiring pastors through devotions designed to renew a pastor’s outlook and spiritual life given the daily demands and burdens they embrace. He uses themed key words, scripture, quotations, devotions, prayer lines and a call to action to offer spiritual support pastors need.
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No Other Gods Revised And Updated Bible Study Book (Student/Study Guide)
$15.99Preorder the New Edition of No Other Gods Today
The 2007 edition of the No Other Gods Bible study is out of stock. The revised and expanded edition of No Other Gods: The Unrivaled Pursuit of Christ releases December 1, 2017 and will include new content, activities, recipes, and eight video teaching sessions. This study will challenge women to once again evaluate the modern-day idols in our culture and embrace a deeper, more meaningful relationship with Jesus.Often, idols are obvious-money, power, fame. But subtler idols can sometimes take the form of sweet loved ones, Instagramable interiors, and busy seasons of ministry.
But if your heart is prioritizing any of those pursuits before God, they are taking up space meant for Him alone.
In this 8-session study, learn to identify the functional gods you are serving daily and the lies they tell. Only when you learn to dethrone modern-day idols can you pursue a deeper, more meaningful relationship with Jesus.
Revised and expanded after ten years, this study’s new content and interactive teaching videos reflect how God has continued to grow, teach, and challenge Kelly Minter in her unrivaled pursuit of Him.
Benefits:
Stop wasting time on the temporal, false gods, and invest in the eternal, one true God.
Recognize the lies behind false gods, and learn to identify the Truth.
Dethrone your modern-day idols, and experience the abundant life in Christ.Features:
Interactive teaching videos approximately 20-25 minutes in length per session
Leader helps to guide questions and discussions within small groups
Personal study segments with homework to complete between 8 weeks of group sessions
Recipes to help grow friendship and community within your small groupAdd to cart2 in stock
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Devotions For Ministry Couples
$9.99Designed to specifically engage and enrich the lives of couples in their relationship with each other and as they grow together as one with God. Includes inspiration on subjects including family life, marriage, parenting, rest, refreshment, freedom, and spiritual growth.
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Exceptional Leader : A Parable Of Leadership Development
$12.99No matter the level of your leadership ability, Stan Toler helps develop the traits of young leaders while retooling the mindset and principles of seasoned leaders. It calms the fears and boosts the confidence of all untrained leaders and serves as a refresher course for seasoned leaders.
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Messy Easter : Three Complete Sessions And A Treasure Trove Of Ideas For Le
$25.00Chocolate bunnies, marshmallow chicks, colored eggs, and baskets are a lot of fun, but is that all this season is about?
The new resource Messy Easter offers your church a tool to bring together people of all ages and all stages of faith for a unique come-as-you-are experience of
creativity-allowing space for all to play and create
celebration-worshiping God for his redeeming work in Jesus
hospitality-sharing a meal where all are welcomeThese three once-a-month sessions help us learn more about Lent, Holy Week, and Easter in an excitedly messy way!
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Sinners In The Hands Of An Angry God And Other Sermons Enlarged And Expande
$12.99“Christ has thrown the door of mercy wide open,” and He stands crying out to all to accept His call. Delivered more than 250 years ago, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” by Jonathan Edwards remains the most famous sermon ever preached in American history. He presents a clear picture of the predicament of every sinner and lukewarm Christian, while showing how we can know we have God’s favor, avoid the tricks of the devil, and find our reward in heaven. With compelling words and now-classic imagery, Edwards describes the shaky position of those who do not follow Christ and God’s urgent call to receive His love and forgiveness today. This new, updated edition includes two other sermons that demonstrate the great mercy of God as well as Edwards’ own pastoral heart: “Pardon for the Greatest of Sinners” and “Many Mansions.”
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Because Of Gracia A Film And Faith Conversation Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99The Because of Gracia Film and Faith Conversation Guide is a different kind of resource from most movie discussion guides, and it’s different from most bible studies. It’s a 45-day experience to spark conversations on the challenges students face every day as Christians. Based on the themes of Because of Gracia, each week’s conversation has info on group activities and then follows up with five days of devotional reflections for a student and his or her conversation partner. Topics and conversations include Practicing Friendship (teen dating and relationships), Choosing Life (pro-life values and ministering to those facing teen pregnancy), and Voicing Faith (defense of one’s faith in public). These Because of Gracia conversations will help students know how to handle the life-altering choices they face everyday– friendships and relationships, dating and falling in love, how to choose life and support those facing teen pregnancy, and how to confidently voicing your faith and beliefs in public. So let this film and faith conversation be a part of their faith journey, and get real with these real-life questions on God, friendship, and love.
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Because Of Gracia A Film And Faith Leaders Guide (Teacher’s Guide)
$9.99Because of Gracia: A Film and Faith Leader’s Guide equips youth pastors and small group leaders to explore the key themes in this award-winning film through a life-changing discipleship curriculum. The nine-week guide contains three weeks of “Conversations” on three core topics from the film, Practicing Friendship (God’s Design for Relationships), Choosing Life (Teen Pregnancy and the Sanctity of Life), and Voicing Faith (Defending Christianity in Public). The Because of Gracia Leader’s Guide is designed for use with the related Because of Gracia Film and Faith Conversation Guide for students, a unique hybrid experience that offers complementary material for small group sessions, as well as daily reflections for students to use throughout the week in “conversation partner” pairs. The resulting 45-day experience allows young Christians to pursue discipleship with others, while helping them to wrestle with the difficult issues they’re facing today. The Because of Gracia curriculum was created to affirm that with God’s amazing and empowering grace, young people CAN live in a new way.
Take your students on a spiritual journey alongside Gracia, Chase, and the rest of Eastglenn High as they face life-altering decisions, learning that grace is both the gift of mercy when we fail and our empowerment to live in truth and light.
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Ruth : Discovering Your Place In Gods Story
$8.99Bible study is an important spiritual discipline, but it can be intimidating and often difficult for newcomers. These four-session coloring Bible studies for adults are designed for group use and as outreach to new Christians and non-Christians. Incorporating coloring, the text of The Message, and a mix of study and reflection questions, the new Drawn In Bible Study series offers a unique on-ramp experience for those new to Bible study, and a refreshing holistic approach for seasoned Bible students.
In Ruth: Discovering Your Place in God’s Story, readers will get to know Ruth, Boaz, and Naomi-easily overlooked figures in the Bible who nevertheless play a critical role in the ancestry of Jesus. This study features pages for coloring, the earthy language of The Message, and questions that help you understand not just the text of the Bible but your own connection to Ruth’s story.
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We Saved You A Seat Teen Girls Bible Study Book (Student/Study Guide)
$22.25Some of the best and most difficult work God calls us to do is to love other people.
In a culture where friendship is measured in follows, likes, mentions, and snaps, and being “unfriended” is a very real worry, girls often think they need to have it all together-the pressure for perfection creates distance instead of real, authentic relationships.
We Saved You A Seat takes girls deeper into Scripture to learn how to create, invest in, and keep up lifelong friendships. Jesus is the role model for our friendships and Scripture is the foundation. We don’t wait until we’re all put together to come to Jesus. Over the course of seven sessions, girls will learn that true friendship takes…
Showing up and being willing to go first
Being vulnerable and knowing that real friendship is messy
Encouraging rather than competing
The desire for connection over perfection
Forgiveness
Knowing when to walk away
Action
While girls may talk about the follows and likes and the perfect promposal, what they really want is true, lasting, unconditional friendship. They want connection. They want to know that someone saved them a seat.Features:
Leader helps in the back of the Bible study book so anyone can facilitate a group
Personal Study to be completed between the 7 group sessions
Benefits:Debunk the myth that friendship is easy.
Overcome the fear of knowing and being known.
Quit running from friendship and find the courage to connect.Add to cart1 in stock
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Gospel DNA : 21 Ministry Values For Growing Churches
$15.9922 Chapters
Additional Info
Acts chapter 20 tells how Paul sat down to train the elders of the Ephesian church he had planted some years before. The principles of gospel ministry he lays down are simple, but absolute dynamite.In 21 simple, practical principles, Richard Coekin sets out how this “Gospel DNA” should shape our approach to building churches today.
This book draws on his experience as Director of the London-based Co-Mission church-planting initiative in the UK. It will help you be part of a dynamic strategy for growing gospel churches today.
Includes a Foreword by D.A. Carson
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Jesus Centered Youth Ministry (Revised)
$16.99There’s a surging hunger among teenagers for Jesus. New research shows that they want a clearer understanding of what Jesus really said and did, and how faith in matters in their lives. In fact, that desire is so deep, it’s #1 on their “wish list” for what they’d like to talk about at church.But are we doing that? Even though we assume that everything we do in youth ministry is about Jesus, the evidence is clear:That’s not what our students say they’re experiencing. So what would a youth ministry look like if it shifted toward a passionate, persistent, and permeating focus on drawing students into a closer orbit around Jesus?Inside the pages of Jesus-Centered Youth Ministry, you’ll discover the foundation for a ministry that is Jesus-centered, along with the bricks for building it. You’ll discover that not only is it possible to create this kind of ministry, it’s also essential that you pursue this path.Eight years after his book was first published, introducing the language and structure of a new way of doing youth ministry, author and longtime Group Magazine editor Rick Lawrence has completely rewritten and revised Jesus-Centered Youth Ministry. It’s packed with new insight, new research, and dozens of field-tested ideas for planting and nurturing a ministry environment that is Jesus-magnetic.Help satisfy teenagers’ hunger for Jesus in richly nourishing and sustaining ways by shifting the orbit of your ministry.
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Preparing For Baptism
$7.99Introduction
Session 1: A Sign That We Have A New Hope
Session 2: A Sign That We Have A New Family
Session 3: A Sign That We Have A New LifeAdditional Info
Like a window, baptism helps us see what a Christian is and what it means to live the Christian life. Baptism expresses a Christian’s new hope, new family and new life. It’s like a funeral, naming ceremony and wedding rolled into one!This three-session Bible course is designed for:
– people who have recently decided to follow Jesus
– people who want to be baptized
– people who want to understand the significance of their baptismIt will help you understand the gospel and know how to begin the Christian life.
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All Things New Bible Study Book (Student/Study Guide)
$22.25The city of ancient Corinth was much like our own modern-day cities: a melting pot of electrifying cultural experiences to be had, along with the myriad pitfalls of spiritual depravity. Still, Paul wrote to the church of God in Corinth. Meaning God’s church is meant to thrive in any city and every circumstance in which we find ourselves. Paul’s letter is as timely as ever.
Over 8 sessions, Kelly Minter will lead you through the Letter of 2 Corinthians, exploring the anchoring truths of bearing treasures in jars of clay, meeting Christ through a pressing thorn, opening wide your heart in the midst of hurtful relationships, and what it means to embrace the lost and lonely as ministers of the new covenant. Each of us has a message to proclaim and live by: Because of Jesus the old has gone, the new has come.
Features:
* Leader helps to guide questions and discussions within small groups
* 7 personal study segments with homework to complete between 8 weeks of group sessions
* Recipes for personal enjoyment or when hosting a small group in your home
* A great addition to The Living Room series.Benefits:
* Grow in biblical literacy with in-depth study of the Book of 2 Corinthians
* Discover how God can use you no matter your cultural setting
* Learn how your suffering can help you comfort others
* Gain wisdom for relationships, and strengthen your church and community
* Leave your old self behind as you celebrate the new life of a believer
* Understand God’s ways will set you freeAdd to cart1 in stock
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Kingdom Marriage Group Video Experience Participants Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99This uplifting new small-group study guide is based on the book Kingdom Marriage and is meant to be used with the Kingdom Marriage Group Video Experience. It instructs every Christ-following couple on how to tap into the power of God as they seek God’s purpose and perspective for their marriage. Participants will be led through thought-provoking discussion and application activities as Tony Evans explains how kingdom couples bring light and life to their family and communities (estimated 6-week video study curriculum).
“You can reflect the glory of God and the unity of the Trinity through your shared purpose, honor, and love as a true kingdom couple.” – Tony Evans
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Music Architect : Blueprints For Engaging Worshipers In Song
$30.00Guidance for Leaders Seeking a Richer Way to Employ Worship Music
Worship expert Constance Cherry offers comprehensive guidance to Christian leaders seeking a deeper, richer way to employ worship music in engaging ways for twenty-first-century worshipers. Following Cherry’s successful book “The Worship Architect,” this work helps Christian leaders think theologically and act pastorally about worship music in their churches. It addresses larger issues beyond the surface struggles of musical styles and provides tools to critically evaluate worship songs. The book is applicable to all Christian traditions and worship styles and is well suited to both the classroom and the local church. Each chapter concludes with suggested practical exercises, recommended reading, and basic vocabulary terms.Add to cart2 in stock
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Exodus For You (Student/Study Guide)
$19.991. A People And A Land
2. What’s In A Name?
3. When Life Gets Harder, Not Better
4. God Vs Pharaoh
5. Liberated For Service
6. To The Eastern Shore
7. Grumbling Or Gratitude?
8. Father-in-law: Mission And Wisdom
9. Meeting At The Mountain Of God
10. The Law Of God And Life In Christ
11. Finding Our Way Home
12. The Priestly Wardrobe
13. The Golden Calf And The God Of Mercy
14. Show Me Your Glory
15. A Taste Of God’s GloryAdditional Info
Without Exodus, we have an impoverished understanding of the nature of God, the achievement of the cross, the triumph of the resurrection and the identity of God’s people.With his trademark Christ-centered clarity, Tim Chester walks readers through Exodus, making its great themes thrillingly clear to those new to the book, and unearthing wonderful new surprises for those familiar with it.
You can read through this book as a normal book… work through it as part of your daily Bible-reading routine using the questions for reflection at the end of each chapter… or use it to help you teach this letter, whether in small groups or from the pulpit.
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Exodus For You
$19.9915 Chapters
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Without Exodus, we have an impoverished understanding of the nature of God, the achievement of the cross, the triumph of the resurrection and the identity of God’s people.With his trademark Christ-centered clarity, Tim Chester walks readers through Exodus, making its great themes thrillingly clear to those new to the book, and unearthing wonderful new surprises for those familiar with it.
You can read through this book as a normal book… work through it as part of your daily Bible-reading routine using the questions for reflection at the end of each chapter… or use it to help you teach this letter, whether in small groups or from the pulpit.
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Looking For Lovely Bible Study Book (Student/Study Guide)
Original price was: $22.25.$9.00Current price is: $9.00.As Christians, we are not promised lives of ease. Often it takes just a small moment of beauty to regain hope and continue on when life is chaotic and unpredictable. Only when we learn to spot the lovely in the midst of hardship can we experience the transcendent peace of God that keeps us persevering when we want to give up.
In this 7-session Bible study, Annie F. Downs examines the ordinary people of the Bible-fishermen, gardeners, women, soldiers-to reveal the moments they found beauty in the darkest circumstances and hope in God’s timing. Because they trusted in this: He makes everything beautiful in His time.
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Gospel Of Mark Bible Study Book (Student/Study Guide)
Original price was: $22.25.$9.99Current price is: $9.99.Immediately. Let’s go. Right away. Now. Get up. Then … Mark’s narrative moves quickly and you sense the action in the story of Jesus’ life. It’s teaching presented as the gospel – good news powerfully announced in a world of bad news. This gospel emphasizes not only that Jesus is “the Son of God” (1:1; 15:39) but also that this fact demands a response. The Gospel of Mark highlights Jesus’ unparalleled spiritual power and authority, leading us to consider for ourselves the question, “Who do you say that I am?” (Mark 8:29) The Gospel of Mark: the Jesus we’re aching for partners the compassion of Jesus with the passion of Christ. We see how the heart of God is moved by the heart of humanity and His response to our loud cry for help. We discover the world-changing result of being recipients of His compassion and the reason for His passion, all the way to the cross. Ultimately, Mark intends for the action-packed presentation of who Jesus is to lead us to acknowledge Jesus, find salvation in Him, and follow Him.
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When God Doesnt Fix It Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99For years, recording artist Laura Story believed common Christians myths such as God always promises happy endings, we can avoid pain if we serve God, and God will fix our problems if we just pray hard enough. But this all changed in 2006 when she her husband, Martin, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. He would never be the same. The fairytale life Laura had dreamed was no longer possible, yet through her broken dreams she was able to find joy and a deeper intimacy with Jesus than she knew was possible. In When God Doesn’t Fix It, Laura examines what the Bible says about God and why our lives often don’t turn out the way we expect. She examines the brokenness of some of the heroes of our faith-men like Abraham, Joseph, David, and Paul-and shows how despite their flawed stories, God used them in extraordinary ways. This was not because of their faith but because of the faithfulness of their God. God may not fix everything. In fact, our situation might never change or get better. But we can get better regardless of our situation.
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Zeal Without Burnout
$12.99Introduction
A Neglected Truth
Seven Keys
1. We Need Sleep
2. We Need Sabbath Rests
3. We Need Friends
4. We Need Nourishment
5. A Warning: Beware Celebrity
6. An Encouragement: It’s Worth It
7. A Delight: Rejoice In Grace Not Gifts
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Lots of people who are involved in Christian ministry (whether paid or unpaid) find themselves having to step back from it. They have not lost their love for Christ, or their desire to serve him. But for one reason or another, they are exhausted and simply cannot carry on.Christopher Ash knows this experience all too well. As a pastor of a growing church, and then in his role training people for ministry, he has found himself on the edge of burnout a number of times, and has pastored many younger ministers who have reached the end of their tether.
His wisdom has been distilled into this short, accessible book, in which he reveals a neglected biblical truth and seven keys that flow from it. This practical and biblical guidance will help enthusiastic Christians gain the mindset and lifestyle to protect themselves from burnout and serve Jesus for the long term in a sustainable way.
Who is this book for? Here is Christopher’s answer from the introduction:
“I write for all zealous followers of Jesus. Perhaps especially for pastors and Christian leaders ~ to those entrusted with pastoral oversight under God. Some of us have the privilege of being set free from other jobs to devote ourselves to this work; others combine pastoral leadership with “normal” secular work. But I write also for the many keen Christian men and women who, in addition to “normal” life ~ busy jobs, parenthood, and so on ~ labor sacrificially to serve in their local churches. The young father holding down a pressured job but also teaching the church youth group. The unmarried woman bearing the weight of much responsibility in her workplace, but also heavily involved in pastoral support and care in her church. The older couple whose gifts and skills are in great demand both at work and in church. And many others like them.”Christopher brings to this important subject, not just a personal experience of burnout, but a keen eye to the Bible, and wise pastoral insight into the pressures many of us face as we live for Jesus.
From the foreword by Alistair BeggWhy not read Zeal without Burnout with others so that you can discuss the issues, spot the warning signs and keep each accountable? Our ministry pack is designed to make that easy and affordable to do.
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Starting Out In Childrens Ministry
$12.99I’m going to be a brilliant children’s leader. God is lucky to have me!
Is this you? If so, this isn’t the book for you. But maybe you’re the opposite? You’re a bit nervous about getting involved with children, you’ve had no formal training and you’re not sure that God can use you to do anything much.
If so, this book will encourage you, give you some essential (and simple) skills, and thrill you with the joy and privilege of sharing the good news about Jesus with the next generation, whether you’ve been doing it for a long time or are just starting out.
If you are a children’s worker, why not suggest this book to your team of volunteers, many of whom may not have had any formal training?
Alison Mitchell is convinced that teaching young people about Jesus is the best job in the world. She has trained literally thousands of children’s workers over the past 30 years and is passionate about helping others to get as excited about children’s ministry as she is.
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Healthy And Free Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$19.99*Designed to be used with the Healthy and Free DVD Study
Begin Your Journey to Spirit-Soul-Body Health Today…
Beni Johnson received a life-changing revelation about how anyone can start walking in holistic health-including you! Jesus died for your spirit, soul, and body. This means you can experience His resurrection life in all three areas!
Christians should be the healthiest people on Earth because they understand God has made their bodies His temple. Unfortunately, many people focus on one area of health while neglecting another. This can lead to spiritual disconnection, bad eating habits, depression, poor rest, and lack of exercise.
In the interactive Healthy and Free study guide, you will discover how to:
*Find your why: Learn the motivating secret to pursuing a healthy lifestyle as your new normal.
*Unlock the connection: Discover the many ways your spirit, soul and body are interconnected and how health in one areas directly effects another.
*Start simple: Receive practical and easy-to-implement steps to begin walking in health right now.The Great Physician desires you to walk in Heaven’s health. Getaligned with God’s divine design today and experience freedom-body, soul and spirit!
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New Pastors Handbook (Reprinted)
$18.00Most seminary graduates will begin their ministries with plenty of important head knowledge to share–but with a deficit of some of the most practical aspects of doing ministry, such as:
*which ministry role most suits them
*how to start out strong at a new church
*persevering during difficult seasons of ministry
*leading meetings and delegating tasks
*safeguarding their family
*fighting discouragement, pastor envy, and a lack of contentment
*navigating special ministry needs, such as hospitals, weddings, and funerals
*and much moreThrough his hard-won wisdom, Jason Helopoulos comes alongside new pastors as a trusted friend and mentor, ready to guide them through their first years of ministry with intelligence and compassion.
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Best Ever Games For Youth Ministry (Revised)
$16.99This amazing book is filled with classic fun! The Game Guy is geared up and ready to give you tons of great games-including some brand-new ones-that are easy to pull off and field-tested with teenagers in many settings.Here’s what you’ll get: – Classic games with new twists – Indoor and outdoor games – Games that teach – Games that build community in your groupThe book includes ideas on how to: – Lead games – Select games – Save games gone badYou also get: – Supply lists – Tips and bonus ideas – Notes on group sizes Plus, this legendary games expert exposes some of the worst games every played, and shares his philosophy of fun when working with teenagers. You’ll be equipped to lead young people with the best collection of games-ever!
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