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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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Reformation Heroes Vol 2 (Unabridged) (Audio CD)
$15.98SKU (ISBN): 9781683669524ISBN10: 1683669525Diana Kleyn | Joel BeekeBinding: Audio CDPublished: July 2017Publisher: christianaudio
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Reformation Heroes Vol 1 (Unabridged) (Audio CD)
$15.98SKU (ISBN): 9781683666929ISBN10: 1683666925Diana Kleyn | Joel BeekeBinding: Audio CDPublished: July 2017Publisher: christianaudio
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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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Surviving And Thriving In Seminary
$17.99Seminary can give you a great foundation for future success in ministry, but it can also come with its share of challenges. Without proper preparation, it is possible to struggle in your studies or maintain a healthy personal and spiritual life. Surviving and Thriving in Seminary is designed to prepare current and future seminary students for what’s ahead. In it, two seminary professors (and former seminary students) tell you what they tell their students, and what they wish they’d known. This book aims to teach you skills that will help you thrive in the areas of your personal life, time management, and study practices. While seminary is always a rigorous experience, you don’t have to struggle through it. You can thrive.
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Whole : Hope For The Broken Pastors Wife
$11.99Is there hope for a messed-up pastor’s wife? She can’t figure out who she is or what she’s supposed to be doing, but she’s expected to be a leader in the church. What would happen if the truth came out–about how conflict and bitterness make her want to stay at home on Sunday mornings in her pjs and how her own struggles with anger are compounded by having a spouse who is never home? Whole offers an authentic look at one woman’s journey to hope and wholeness.
This is a book for pastors’ wives and women in ministry leadership who struggle with their roles, their families, and their ministries. Whole offers hope and encouragement to those women who are looking for authenticity in their lives. This book also provides insight for anyone who has ever wondered what leaders struggle with and how they might pray for them.“Jennifer’s journey in living both a Whole and holy life is a great encouragement to those of us in ministry families. Whole provides us with fresh biblical insights that will strengthen us all onward.
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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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Verdadera Historia Del Mundo – (Spanish)
$19.99Esta obra estudia la narrativa de la Biblia y su relato de la historia de del universo entero. La Biblia y las acciones de Dios que en ella se tratan, es lo que da significado a nuestras vidas y provee fundamento para nuestras acciones.
Los autores enfatizan la unidad total de la Biblia, tratandola como una narracion de la historia del mundo dividida en seis partes: creacion, pecado, Israel, Cristo, Iglesia y nueva creacion. Dentro de esa historia, dos temas generales mantienen la unidad del relato: el pacto, en el Antiguo Testamento y el reino de Dio, en el Nuevo Testamento. A traves de toda esta narracion, Dios es revelado.
La verdadera historia del mundo nos ensea la estructura narrativa de la Biblia y nos invita a participar en la misma historia, la cual es nada menos que la historia de Dios.
“Study the narrative of the Bible and how it relates to the history of the entire universe. The Bible and the actions of God give meaning to our lives and provide a foundation for our actions. Craig G. Bartholomew and Michael W. Goheen emphasize the unity of the Bible as a narrative of world history with six parts: creation, sin, Israel, Christ, church, and the new creation. Within this story, the covenant in the Old Testament and the kingdom of God in the New Testament are key themes that maintain overall unity. The True Story of the Whole World traces the structure of the Bible’s narrative for us and invites us to participate in that same story-nothing less than the story of God.”
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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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Wounded In The Church Participants Guide With DVD (Student/Study Guide)
$19.99Church should be a safe place, right? Then why do so many get hurt there?
Ray Beeson and Chris Hayward combine their years of ministry experience to address head-on the elephant in the room: church members and church leaders hurt Christians. All the time. And the long-lasting effects–rejection, shame, despair, loneliness, fear–can be devastating. The authors have witnessed the rise of the “dones,” those who are just done with God thanks to scars from church. With first-person stories of hurt and loss, Wounded in the Church is a wake-up call for any who deny woundedness in the church but is also a redemptive message for any who hurt from church wounds.
The Participant’s Guide for Wounded in the Church contains eight sessions based on the contents of the book, and includes questions for discussion and personal reflection for each session, as well as key Scriptures, quotes to ponder, and a closing prayer. In the companion DVD, Ray and Chris introduce each of the eight sessions. Their fresh content and personal appeal make this an ideal aid for group leaders and participants.
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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 cart2 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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This Invitational Life Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99Do you want to share your faith but don’t know where to begin? Are you worried about coming across as a salesperson for Christ?
This eight-week guide gives you practical ideas and a biblical foundation for talking about what you believe and why. With questions and reflections that dig deeper into This Invitational Life, you’ll find a passion beyond your insecurities so that you can speak about God’s love and live out His truth with abandon.
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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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Plan To Protect US Edition
$59.99A protection plan for children and youth;
A protection plan for those who work with them.Plan to Protect (TM) is not about what we need to do to run programs and activities, and it is not about placing a hardship on your staff and volunteers. Abuse prevention and protection of children and young people is not something we have to do, but something we have the privilege of doing. It is a privilege to create a safe environment in order to have our communities trust us with their family members.
As you implement Plan to Protect (TM) your efforts are a ministry in itself to:protect children
protect young people
demonstrate your care for your staff and volunteers
demonstrate care to parents and family members
empower and nurture the healing of victim-survivors
demonstrate grace, restoration and welcome to the offender that comes into your church
demonstrate accountability and integrity and
bring Glory to God
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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
Additional 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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Looking For Lovely Teen Girls Bible Study Book (Student/Study Guide)
Original price was: $22.25.$9.99Current price is: $9.99.Looking for Lovely: Collecting the Moments that Matter explores the ordinary people of the Bible to discover the beauty in each life. This seven-session study for girls examines people of various professions-fishermen, gardeners, women, soldiers, and ultimately Jesus to find the lovely in everyday life. Every moment matters. Every individual matters. We can’t put life on pause to avoid the difficulties, but we can be people of influence in and through all circumstances. There are moments of suffering, perseverance, character building, and hope in every life. In our everyday, normal lives, looking for lovely is discovering God and connecting with Him in the midst of the positive and negative circumstances we face. God asks that we trust His timing and lean in as He turns the soil in our lives to make everything beautiful in His time. In the end, it is not about outside circumstances but actually about our hearts.
Features:
Seven sessions (Bible study book includes 6 weeks of homework, 4 days per week; 7 video sessions optional and available for purchase)
Group material that guides questions and discussion with a small group
Optional digital download bundle for group use optional and available for purchase
Personal study segments for 6 weeks, 4 days per week to complete between group sessions
Women’s version also available
4 color cover / 2 color insideBenefits:
Girls will discover lovely in the mundane and difficult moments of life
Engage in a more personal relationship with God as you discover scriptural truths
Encourage spiritual growth in girls through the individual time in the homework and the group sessions
Understand that God sometimes calls us to do hard things but they are worth finishing
Laugh through times of perseverance and discover the beauty in the journey
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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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Espiritu Santo – (Spanish)
$16.99El Espiritu Santo le acompaa fielmente en todos las luchas y alegrias de su vida. Fue enviado para revelar a Jesus y empoderar a todo el Cuerpo de Cristo.
Sin embargo, una de las figuras mas malentendidas por la Iglesia es el Espiritu Santo. Se pretende entender Su obra y Su poder, sin conocerlo primeramente como una Persona. Y es, ante todo, una Persona que ha prometido no dejarnos ni desampararnos jamas, porque somos Su pasion y deleite.
Las explicaciones claras y directas de este libro interactivo le llevaran a:
*Desarrollar una relacion de amistad intima con el Espiritu Santo.
*Hablarle, preguntarle, escucharle.
*Recibir su empoderamiento.
*Entender la llenura del Espiritu Santo y buscarla.
*Pedirle y recibir su guia, su consuelo y su revelacion.
*Distinguir entre los dones y los frutos del Espiritu Santo.
*Conocer las diferentes lenguas, y discernir para orar en el Espiritu.
*Buscar Su presencia.Sin el Espiritu Santo, no hay vida cristiana, vision, revelacion, paz ni libertad. !Dediquese a conocer y a depender de su Compaero Fiel para toda la vida!
The Holy Spirit keeps your company in every battle and in moments of joy. He was sent to reveal Jesus and empower the Body of Christ.
However, He has been misunderstood by church and His people. They pretend to understand His works and His power, without knowing him as a Person. And the Holy Spirit is, first of all, a Person who has promised never to leave us nor forsake us, because we are His passion and delight.
The straightforward facts in this interactive book will take you to:
*Develop and keep a close friendship with the Holy Spirit.
*Talk to Him, ask Him and listen to Him.
*Receive His empowerment.
*Understand the Holy Spirit’s fulfillment and pursue it.
*Ask Him and receive His guidance, his relief and His revelation.
*Understand the difference between the gifts and the fruits of the Holy Spirit.
*Get to recognize the different tongues, and have discernment to pray in the Spirit.
*Pursue His presence.Without the Holy Spirit, there is no Christian life, vision, revelation, peace or freedom. Devote yourself to know Him, and rely on your Faithful Companion forever!
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Gospel Centered Life Study Guide With Leaders Notes (Teacher’s Guide)
$16.99This best-selling, nine-lesson small group study helps participants understand how the gospel shapes every aspect of life. Each lesson is self-contained, featuring clear teaching from Scripture, and requires no extra work outside of the group setting.
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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
ConclusionAdditional Info
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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Gods Not Dead 2 Adult Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99This four-week study guide by author Rice Broocks will help small group members answer one of the most important questions featured in the movie God’s Not Dead 2: “Who do you say I am?” Lead your groups to discover what they truly believe in, and give them a foundation to defend their faith even in the midst of opposition. For use with the God’s Not Dead 2 DVD-based Study.
The four weekly topics are:
Lesson 1: Searching for Answers
Lesson 2: Understanding the Evidence
Lesson 3: Passing the Test
Lesson 4: Spreading the NewsAbout the film, in theaters nationwide on April 1, 2016:
From the college classroom of GODS NOT DEAD to the public square in GODS NOT DEAD 2, the name of Jesus is welcomed less and less with each passing day. If Christians don’t take a stand today, will we even have a choice tomorrow?
When a Christian teacher is asked an honest question about Jesus, her reasoned response lands her in big trouble. As the principal and superintendent join forces with a zealous civil liberties group, an epic court case could expel God from the classroom and the public square once and for all!
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Share Jesus Without Fear Bible Study Book (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99This revised edition of the popular evangelism resource presents a simple and relational approach to witnessing that underscores the dependence of God’s power for the results. Birthed out of the life-transformation of its author (former brothel-owner turned Christ-follower), this method teaches believers how to navigate a witnessing conversation in everyday situations. (4 sessions)Thousands of churches have successfully used Share Jesus Without Fear in the past, making it LifeWay’s best-selling evangelism resource.
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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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Strengthen Yourself In The Lord DVD Study (DVD)
$59.99It’s time to be strong and of good courage.Today’s believer is faced with situations unknown fifty, thirty, even twenty years ago. To stand in victory and enter your hour of promotion you must learn how to Strengthen Yourself in the Lord.
In this 8-session DVD study, Pastor Bill Johnson takes you on an unforgettable journey of faith. Through his down-to-earth, yet revelatory teaching style, Johnson shares Scriptural encouragement on how you can confidently face your struggles and circumstances by unlocking God’s hidden power in your life.The DVD sessions, taught live at Bethel Church, will inspire you to:
– Encourage yourself- Overcome seriously bad days
– Stay connected to your destiny- Access Heaven’s open door
– Disarm hell with thanksgivingHow can you “count it all joy” when facing turmoil at home, work, or within your family?
You can be strong when you know the keys to encouraging yourself- looking past failure and into a successful future. Step into your personal breakthrough moment today!
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Ephesians For You (Student/Study Guide)
$17.99Introduction
1. In Him
2. A Lesson In Prayer
3. Once Dead, Now Raised Up
4. The Only Real Peace
5. Mystery Revealed
6. Grasping The Dimensions Of Divine Love
7. Working For Unity
8. The Difference Faith Makes
9. Sex Life
10. Married Life
11. Home And Work Life
12. Wear God’s Armor
Glossary
BibliographyAdditional Info
In a world where Christianity seems increasingly sidelined and even irrelevant, we need to grasp the truths of this faith-affirming, life-changing letter. Ephesians For You helps readers see how being “in Christ” changes everything-our view of ourselves, our world, our future, our church, homes and workplaces.Richard Coekin, author of A Few Good Men and Our Father, brings his trademark clear teaching and challenging application to every page.
Use accompanying Ephesians in small group Bible studies.
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Skinny On Communication
$6.99Everything you do and say sends a message to the people around you. So what message are you sending to the teenagers in your youth group-and to their parents and to other people connected to your ministry? It’s impossible to meet teenagers’ foundational needs without effective communication. And the more effectively you communicate, the better you can give your students exactly what they’re seeking and needing.The Skinny on Communication isn’t about formulas or a five-step plan that will solve your communication problems as a youth worker. But it will guide you through specific principles that can move you closer toward mastering this vital skill. You’ll explore practical ideas for communicating effectively with teenagers, parents, and other partners in your ministry-and you’ll see how all of these practices can be rooted in Christ-like love. Prepare to be challenged, and allow yourself to be surprised. And along the way, re-examine your assumptions and seek a fresh perspective on communicating effectively as a youth worker.
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Skinny On Service
$6.99Take a look around at the brokenness in this world and its spiritual poverty. Jesus wants to change all of that, and he’s looking for teenagers who want that change to start in them. Youth worker, that’s where you come in! When your students serve others, they’re serving Jesus. Serving helps teenagers draw closer to Jesus and become more like him. And serving creates opportunities to talk about Jesus and share his amazing good news. Ultimately, every act of genuine Christian service points to Jesus’ act of service on the cross.The Skinny on Service unpacks the powerful reasons why it’s important for you and your students to serve others, but you’ll also get page after page of practical ideas on how to serve. You’ll be equipped to help teenagers discover the joy of serving faithfully “before,” even if they don’t personally get to see the fruit “after.” Teenagers aren’t just looking for a great youth worker-they’re looking for a Christ-follower who is leaving footsteps they can step into. And when you lead the way by serving, that’s exactly what you’re doing.
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Skinny On Outreach
$6.99Does the idea of outreach excite you? Does it intimidate you? Does it frustrate you? In the context of youth ministry, outreach is simply looking beyond yourself and equipping teenagers to do the same. It’s about a commitment to encouraging and equipping teenagers to engage in a lifestyle of sharing the world-altering message of Jesus. Jesus commands us to reach out, compassion compels us to reach out, and true discipleship calls us to reach out. The Skinny on Outreach delivers specific, tangible ideas for building a youth ministry where teenagers discover how every area of life offers ongoing opportunities for relational evangelism. This book will fuel your passion for reaching out and sharing the message of Jesus-and for inviting teenagers into this exciting adventure, too. When your teenagers are on a mission with Jesus and telling people about him, they’ll also grow deeply in him. Help your students become life-changing ambassadors for Jesus’ message of grace and hope. And join Jesus in the quest for the unreached teenagers in your community!
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Skinny On Parents
$6.99Parents are the biggest influence on the lives of teenagers-a fact that research has proved again and again. Yet interactions with parents can be one of the trickiest areas for a youth worker to navigate well. Great youth ministries are passionate about helping parents-the key influence on teenage faith-succeed in their God-given roles. That’s the foundational message of The Skinny on Parents, which will lead you toward a place where you focus more of your energy on resourcing, equipping, partnering with, and empowering parents. Parents are not the enemy. Ignoring them will diminish the impact of your ministry. Most parents struggle with fears but also want help. And you can come alongside them to partner in helping teenagers fully step into a life of faith. This book is filled with practical ideas that will energize your ministry to parents and families. And if you as a youth worker provide help in a way that allows parents to feel more equipped and confident, then everyone wins: families, teenagers, and your youth ministry!
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Hosea Bible Study Book (Student/Study Guide)
Original price was: $22.25.$9.99Current price is: $9.99.The book of Hosea-it’s a deeply personal and passionate love story, yet it’s a difficult story. As an account full of harsh judgment unfolds, we find in its midst a rare and pure gem: the truest and purest of loves.
Hosea, an old-testament prophet, preached his own life message using his marriage as the sermon illustration. The study of Hosea looks deeply at that message. It provides background to better understand the intricacies of the man and his message. You’ll be guided to understand, but more especially to apply the message of the prophet of love.
The book will challenge us with judgment so harsh it will singe our hair-an unheeded sermon warning of devastating doom shortly to come. But it will show us the kind of love we dream about. Be amazed by the love of Hosea for his wayward spouse-and more amazed by the unfailing love of God for His wayward people, and for all people. Hosea showers us with hope-hints and portents pointing to the coming of the promised Messiah.Features:
7 group sessions, 6 weeks of homework to complete between group sessionsBenefits:
Leaders can be assured of a trusted teacher in every group
Opportunity for multiple leaders or facilitators
Expand the learners’ understanding of the Book of Hosea
Personal spiritual growth and interactive study for completing an entire book of the Bible
Dig deeper into Scripture with a group as they learn together
Evaluate the idols in your life and how we are prone to wander away from God
Evaluate corrupt thinking and adjust to correct thinking of God’s Word
Focus on how God responds, redeems, and restores us
Learn how to step out of slavery and into freedom in Christ
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Stan Tolers Practical Guide To Hiring Staff
$14.99Getting the right staff at the right time can make or break a congregation’s momentum. Drawing from his vast experience as a senior pastor and leader of large organizations, Toler shares the secrets that will make your first hire the right one. Subjects include: casting the vision for staff expansion, funding a new position, communicating vision to staff members, setting staff expectations, interviewing, the first thirty days, and how to be a great boss.
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Secret Blend : A Parable Of Rich Relationships
$17.99So begins the journey of a lifetime as Joe returns to the coffee shop time and time again and learns the meaning of true wealth. It s a journey of discovery about the most important priority of life: relationships.
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Relational Leader : A Parable Of Business Success
$17.99The Relational Leader: A Parable of Business Success offers powerful principles you can
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Pastor And Counseling
$14.99Pastors spend much of their time counseling people in crisis-a delicate task that requires one to carefully evaluate each situation, share relevant principles from God’s Word, and offer practical suggestions for moving forward. Too often, however, pastors feel unprepared to effectively shepherd their people through difficult circumstances such as depression, adultery, eating disorders, and suicidal thinking. Written to help pastors and church leaders understand the basics of biblical counseling, this book provides an overview of the counseling process from the initial meeting to the final session. It also includes suggestions for cultivating a culture of discipleship within a church and four appendixes featuring a quick checklist, tips for taking notes, and more.
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Seamless Bible Study Book (Student/Study Guide)
Original price was: $19.49.$9.99Current price is: $9.99.SKU (ISBN): 9781430032304ISBN10: 1430032308Angie SmithBinding: Trade PaperPublished: April 2015Publisher: LifeWay Christian Resources
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Daniel For You (Student/Study Guide)
$17.99Series Preface
Introduction
Section One: At Home In Babylon (chapters 1-14)
Section Two: Getting Home From Babylon (chapters 15-26)
Glossary
BibliographyAdditional Info
We live in difficult times to be people who obey God and worship him alone. How can we be confident under pressure and faithful in the fire?In this readable, accessible, exciting volume walking through one of the best-loved books of the Bible, David Helm shows how Daniel and his friends learned how to live in Babylon, far from their home in God’s land-and how we can do the same.
Features
* Can be read as a book; used as a devotional; and utilized for leading in teaching and preaching
* Closely examines the text of a Bible book in an accessible, engaging and applied way
* Seventh in the best-selling God’s Word For You seriesAdd to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Trials : God’s Refining Fire
$5.99Everyone faces trials. Whether it’s losing a job or losing a loved one, when trials hit they often make us wonder Why-why this? Why now? Why me? Packed with easy-to-understand explanations, key Bible verses, and biblical encouragement, this 96-page book shows how God uses the trials of life to refine us, to strengthen us, and to transforms us into His glorious image. Find out how to stand on God’s promises during tough times and be encouraged as you begin to see your “problems” as God’s “possibilities.”
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Romans 8-16 For You (Student/Study Guide)
$17.99Series Preface
Introduction To To Romans 8-16
1. Fighting Sin With The Spirit 8:1-13
2. Living As Children Of God 8:14-25
3. Facing Life With Confidence 8:26-39
4. God’s Sovereignty 9:1-29
5. Our Responsibility 9:30-10:21
6. God And Israel 11:1-36
New Relationships…
7. …To God And The Church 12:1-8
8. …To Friend And Enemy 12:9-21
9. …As Citizens Of The State 13:1-14
10. …Between The Weak And The Strong 14:1-23
11. Unity And Mission 15:1-33
12. To God Be The Glory 16:1-27
Glossary
Appendices
BibliographyAdditional Info
One of the world’s most influential pastors on one of the Bible’s most influential books. Join Tim Keller as he opens up Romans 8-16.
Description“I have always believed that at the heart of Romans 8 you have the secret to really using the gospel in your heart to change yourself in a profound way.” Tim Keller
Join Dr Timothy Keller as he opens up the second half of the book of Romans, beginning in chapter 8, helping you to get to grips with its meaning and showing how it transforms our hearts and lives today.
Combining a close attention to the detail of the text with Timothy Keller’s trademark gift for clear explanation and compelling insights, this resource will both engage your mind and stir your heart.
Written for people of every age and stage, from new believers to pastors and teachers, this flexible resource is for you to:
* READ: As a guide to this wonderful letter, helping you appreciate the great gift of righteousness with God.
* FEED: As a daily devotional to help you grow in Christ as you read and meditate on this portion of God’s word.
* LEAD: As notes to aid you in explaining, illustrating and applying Romans 8-16 as you preach or lead a Bible study.Whoever you are, and however you use it, this is… Romans 8-16 For You
Romans 8-16 for You is designed to work alongside In View of God’s Mercy, Timothy Keller’s Bible study resource for small groups and individuals.
Timothy Keller is a best-selling author and Senior Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan.
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Team Ministry : Gifted To Serve
$14.99How Spiritual Gifts Can Unleash the Power of Your Team! This practical guide for pastors and church leaders is newly edited and revised to include one powerful handbook of the best Team Ministry resources. It provides * Tools to help pastors and church leaders activate members’ gifts * Methods for developing volunteers and leaders in your church * Ways to use your members’ spiritual gifts to help your church grow * Questions and tools for teaching the nine team gifts in a small group or Sunday school setting (or use in a seminar). Team Ministry: Gifted to Serve is the perfect companion for ministry leaders who want to take their churches to new heights for God’s Kingdom.
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