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Foundations For Kids (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartFoundations for Kids is a 260-day reading plan for kids that highlights the foundational passages of Scripture every disciple should know. Foundations for Kids follows the H.E.A.R. method. The acronym H.E.A.R. stands for Highlight, Explain, Apply, and Respond. Each of these four steps contributes to creating an atmosphere to hear God speak:
HEAR: Kids will study God’s Word and memorize a verse.
EXPLAIN: Kids will read an explanation of the verses.
APPLICATION: Kids will work an activity to help them apply the Bible truth.
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Plan To Protect US Edition
$59.99Add to cartA 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)
$19.99Add to cart1. 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
$19.99Add to cart15 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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Gospel Centered Life Study Guide With Leaders Notes (Teacher’s Guide)
$16.99Add to cartThis 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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Zeal Without Burnout
$12.99Add to cartIntroduction
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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Gospel Of Mark Bible Study Book (Student/Study Guide)
$15.99Add to cartImmediately. 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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Gospel Centered Youth Ministry
$19.99Add to cartYouth ministry is an essential part of most evangelical churches. And yet, there is a surprising lack of resources written specifically for youth workers focused on viewing all aspects of youth ministry through a gospel-focused lens. Featuring contributions from a host of experienced youth workers from a wide variety of churches, this how-to manual offers guidance related to every facet of youth ministry, from planning short-term mission trips to working with parents. Theologically rooted yet eminently practical, this handbook will equip youth leaders to effectively shepherd the young people under their care-training them to live faithfully in their homes, churches, and schools.
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Gods Not Dead 2 Adult Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99Add to cartThis 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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Gospel Shaped Work Handbook (Student/Study Guide)
$11.99Add to cartPreface By Don Carson And Tim Keller
Introduction
How To Use This Course
1. Created To Work?
2. Work And The Fall
3. Work Transformed
4. Glorifying God Through Your Work
5. The Gospel And Your Work
6. Work And Power
7. Optional Session: Work And The Big Wide World
8. What We Are Working TowardsAdditional Info
Gospel Shaped Church is a new curriculum from The Gospel Coalition that will help whole congregations pause and think carefully and prayerfully about the kind of church they are called to be.This eight-week track encourages the whole church to not only connect Monday to Sunday by trying to be a good witness at work and share the gospel, but to put the gospel at the heart of everything we do at work.
This comprehensive handbook contains discussion questions for the main teaching sessions, daily devotionals, Bible study materials, and space for you to record your thoughts, prayers and ideas as you work through the material with your church.
Works alongside the Gospel Shaped Work DVD and the Gospel Shaped Work Leader’s Guide.
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Gospel Shaped Work Leaders Guide (Teacher’s Guide)
$19.99Add to cartPreface By Don Carson And Tim Keller
Introduction
How To Use This Course
1. Created To Work?
2. Work And The Fall
3. Work Transformed
4. Glorifying God Through Your Work
5. The Gospel And Your Work
6. Work And Power
7. Optional Session: Work And The Big Wide World
8. What We Are Working TowardsAdditional Info
Gospel Shaped Church is a new curriculum from The Gospel Coalition that will help whole congregations pause and think carefully and prayerfully about the kind of church they are called to be.This eight-week track encourages the whole church to not only connect Monday to Sunday by trying to be a good witness at work and share the gospel, but to put the gospel at the heart of everything we do at work.
The Leader’s Guide contains everything you need to lead this flexible course.
This flexible resource will train your whole church through teaching, preaching, daily reading and small-group Bible study and discussion-or any combination of those elements. The overall aim is that your church will embark on a journey to discover the kind of people they should be as they are shaped by the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Works alongside the Gospel Shaped Work DVD and the Gospel Shaped Work Handbook for use by church members.
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Starting Out In Childrens Ministry
$12.99Add to cartI’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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Hebrews Bible Study Book (Student/Study Guide)
$15.99Add to cartHebrews helps women make the connection between God the Father and God the Son and reminds us that Jesus is supreme, but He is also compassionate, and loving to no end. Join Lisa as she journeys through this bridge between the Old and New Testaments to get to the heart of the matter: Jesus is our accessible King.
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Victory In Spiritual Warfare Bible Study Book (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartVictory in Spiritual Warfare: Field Guide for Battle is an 8-session adult Bible study. “Spiritual warfare” is defined as “the cosmic conflict waged in the invisible, spiritual realm which is simultaneously fleshed out in the context of the visible, physical realm.” Pastor Tony Evans pragmatically teaches Ephesians 6:10-18, providing application so that believers can implement the truths of God’s Word in the very real battle at hand. (8 sessions)Sessions: Session 1: The War Revealed and Strongholds Defined Session 2: The Belt of Truth Session 3: The Breastplate of Righteousness Session 4: The Shoes of the Gospel of Peace Session 5: The Shield of Faith Session 6: The Helmet of Salvation Session 7: The Sword of the Spirit, The Word of God Session 8: The Full Armor in Real LifeBenefits: Defines strongholds Arms believers with a plan to put on the full armor of God and do battle with evil forcesAuthor: Tony Evans is the pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, Texas, and a teacher, author, and speaker. He serves the body of Christ through his unique ability to communicate complex theological truths through simple yet profound illustrations. Regarded as a pastor of pastors and a father in the faith, he is appreciated by new and veteran pastors alike. He is the founder of The Urban Alternative, a national ministry.
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Foundations : A 260-Day Bible Reading Plan For Busy Believers (Student/Study Gui
$14.99Add to cartThe Bible, in and of itself, is a miracle. Think about it – over centuries of time, God supernaturally moved upon a number of men’s hearts, resulting in them writing down the exact words of God. God then led His people to recognize these divine writings and to distinguish them from everything else that has ever been written. Then God’s people brought these 66 books together. The preservation and survival of the Bible is as miraculous as its writing. Then God gave men technological knowledge to copy and transmit the Bible so that all people could have it. All of this took place because God has something to say to you.
With Foundations, you can read through all 66 of the miraculous books of the Bible in one year, while still having the flexibility of reading 5 days per week. Along with supplementary devotional content each day, you can experience the miracle of reading and responding to the entirety of God’s Word. By using the H.E.A.R. journaling method, you will be guided through Highlighting, Explaining, Applying, and Responding to passages, allowing for practical application throughout the year-long plan.
Features:
1-year devotional book
5 days of reading per week fits into busy schedules
Full Bible reading plan that can easily be accomplished in one year
Daily devotional material will help reader correlate daily reading and real-life applicationBenefits:
Expand your understanding of the Bible by just being in the Word of God 5 days per week
Accomplish your long-standing goal of reading through the Bible cover-to-cover in a flexible 5-day per week plan that accommodates your busy schedule.
Experience personal spiritual growth
Provides the opportunity for men and women to dig deeper into Scripture as individuals or with a group
Guides readers to sit and reflect on the truth of Scripture using the H.E.A.R. journaling method
Practical devotional for new or inexperienced Bible study students as well as those who are well-versed in the Scriptures -
Divine Design : Gods Plan For Restoration In A Community Setting
$15.99Add to cartWhen we began working as licensed counselors in the field of mental health, we encountered some of the most devastating problems of horrific proportions endured by human beings-childhood sexual abuse, human trafficking, and ritualistic abuse.
The main purpose of this book is not about how to recover from severe childhood abuse and trauma, although it is a byproduct. This is a book about community. Community is the soil in which the landscape for healing is created. While trauma recovery is our passion, it is what God used to help us discover His passion: true fellowship among brethren committed to living life together through the community experience. We didn’t know it at the time but He put us together with His lost sheep, people with backgrounds and problems that couldn’t be helped in the way of traditional counseling. He used our passion to draw us all into His life-saving redemptive plan. This thing we call community is God’s divine design. -
God For The Rest Of Us Pastors DVD Kit
$19.99Add to cartThe Pharisees called Jesus “a friend of sinners.” He took it as a compliment. Would you? In these resources, Pastor Vince Antonucci and his unusual church that reaches out to people on the Las Vegas Strip explore a powerful question: what if God is not just for the faithful, church-going, or holier-than-thou types – what if God is for the rest of us? This small group study expands viewpoints, overcomes stereotypes, and models how to really love people like Jesus does. The Pastor’s Kit includes everything needed to plan a six-week teaching series around the concepts presented in the Small Group Study. It includes:
Special video message for pastors
Video guide for implementing a church-wide program
Six sermon outlines
Six short video clips to accompany each week’s sermon
Six sermon bumpers (short video clips to introduce each week’s sermon)
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Armor Of God Bible Study Book (Student/Study Guide)
$16.99Add to cartAll day, every day, an invisible war rages around you – unseen, unheard, yet felt throughout every aspect of your life. A devoted, devilish enemy seeks to wreak havoc on everything that matters to you: your heart, your mind, your marriage, your children, your relationships, your resilience, your dreams, your destiny. But his battle plan depends on catching you unaware and unarmed. If you’re tired of being pushed around and caught with your guard down, this study is for you.
The Enemy always fails miserably when he meets a woman dressed for the occasion. The Armor of God, more than merely a biblical description of the believer’s inventory, is an action plan for putting it on and developing a personalized strategy to secure victory. (7 Sessions)
Features:
Bible Study Book includes 6 weeks of homework that can be completed between 7 group sessions
Includes leader helps and perforated prayer cards that can be used to develop a prayer strategy
Leader material (guides to questions and discussion with small group)Benefits:
Equip women to get serious, specific, and strategic in their discipline of prayer
Turn challenges and discouragement into opportunities for prayer
Grow spiritually as you dig deeper into Scripture and expand your understanding of prayer
Develop and implement practical, purposeful prayer strategies
Appropriate for new or inexperienced Bible study students as well as those well-versed in Scriptures
Leaders can be assured of a trusted teacher in every group
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Ephesians For You (Student/Study Guide)
$17.99Add to cartIntroduction
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
$6.99Add to cartEverything 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
$6.99Add to cartTake 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
$6.99Add to cartDoes 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
$6.99Add to cartParents 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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Skinny On Volunteers
$6.99Add to cartA youth ministry needs a solid group of volunteers to be truly effective. We youth workers all know this-but how do we make it happen? Many of us don’t do much when it comes to mobilizing volunteers and equipping them for ministry. Our plate is already full, and building a great team sounds like yet another task to add to the list. But what if your efforts to mobilize and equip volunteers actually lightened your schedule? What if this investment of time actually paid back double, quadruple, or even tenfold?The Skinny on Volunteers will help you concentrate on three simple skills that will help you mobilize and equip leaders: recruiting, keeping, and training volunteers. Yes, volunteers take time. But you’ll discover the rewards of investing in a team of people who will love teenagers, connect with them, and disciple them.
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War Room Bible Study Book (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99Add to cartWar Room Bible Study Book includes 5 scriptural lessons and inspiring movie clips found in the new Kendrick Brothers’ movie War Room. This short series provides a variety of heart-felt and/or humorous movie scenes and Bible study sessions that can be used in a corporate church message series or a small group Bible study setting.
Session topics include:
*Dealing with Spiritual Lukewarmness
*Christian Accountability
*Grasping Grace and the Gospel
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Stan Tolers Practical Guide To Pastoral Ministry
$17.99Add to cartBased on more than thirty years of leading growing, healthy churches, Toler offers practical advice on topics covering every aspect of ministry, including vision casting, managing risk, retaining volunteers, funding your vision, and more.
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Stan Tolers Practical Guide To Hiring Staff
$14.99Add to cartGetting 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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Gospel Shaped Outreach Leaders Kit
$79.99Add to cartIntroduction By Don Carson And Tim Keller
1 X Leader’s Guide
1 X Member’s Handbook
1 X DVD
Download Card
Bulletin Samples
Quickstart GuideAdditional Info
Gospel Shaped Church is a new curriculum from The Gospel Coalition that will help whole congregations pause and think carefully and prayerfully about the kind of church they are called to be.This nine-week whole-church resource explores what it means for a church to be a community with a message and a mission to the world. This Leader’s Kit contains everything you need to evaluate, plan, promote and run an engaging and immersive program with your church.
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Gospel Shaped Worship Leaders Kit
$79.99Add to cartIntroduction By Don Carson And Tim Keller
1 X Leader’s Guide
1 X Member’s Handbook
1 X DVD
Download Card
Bulletin Samples
Quickstart GuideAdditional Info
Gospel Shaped Worship is a seven-week whole church resource that explores what it means for a church to be a worshipping community. The Leader’s Kit contains everything you need to evaluate, plan, promote and run an engaging and immersive programme with your church. Written and presented by Jared C. Wilson, Director of Communications, Midwestern Seminary & College, Kansas City, MO, USA. -
Daniel For You (Student/Study Guide)
$17.99Add to cartSeries 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
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Gospel Shaped Outreach Leaders Guide (Teacher’s Guide)
$19.99Add to cartIntroduction
How To Use This Course
1. How Are We Doing?
2. Who Is Jesus?
3. Who Are We?
4. Who Are We Reaching?
5. What Is The Gospel Plan?
6. How Should We Pray?
7. What Do We Say?
8. How Do We Speak?
9. How Do We Keep Going?Additional Info
Gospel Shaped Church is a new curriculum from The Gospel Coalition that will help whole congregations pause and think carefully and prayerfully about the kind of church they are called to be.This nine-week whole-church resource will help members see both the priority of evangelism for our churches, and to see the role that everyone can play in reaching out to those who are lost without Christ. The Leader’s Guide contains everything you need to lead this flexible course.
Many Christians are nervous about telling someone else about Jesus. We prefer to leave it up to the preacher, or to those we see as particularly gifted for evangelism in our congregations. But all believers are called to make disciples. The nine sessions in this
curriculum don’t offer quick fixes or evangelism “gimmicks”. But by continually pointing us back to the gospel, they will give us the proper motivation to work together as a church to share the gospel message with those who are lost without Christ.This flexible resource will train your whole church through teaching, preaching, daily reading and small-group Bible study and discussion-or any combination of those elements. The overall aim is that your church will embark on a journey to discover the kind of people they should be as they are shaped by the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Works alongside the Gospel Shaped Outreach DVD and the Gospel Shaped Outreach Handbook for use by church members.
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Gospel Shaped Worship Handbook (Student/Study Guide)
$11.99Add to cartPreface By Don Carson And Tim Keller
Introduction
1. What Is Worship?
2. The Center Of Worship
3. The Primary Place Of God’s Word
4. The Worship Gathering
5. The Church’s Prayer Life
6. Developing A Culture Of Grace In Church
7. “Going To Church”Additional Info
DescriptionGospel Shaped Church is a new curriculum from The Gospel Coalition that will help whole congregations pause and think carefully and prayerfully about the kind of church they are called to be.
This seven-week whole-church curriculum explores what it means to be a worshiping community. The Member’s Handbook contains everything you need to be a participant in this flexible course.
Christians are people who have discovered that the one true object of our worship is the God who has revealed himself in and through Jesus Christ. For most believers, worship is what happens for an hour on Sunday morning as we sing and pray together. But the Bible reveals a much bigger vision for what worship really is and how it should shape our lives.
So what exactly is worship? What should we be doing when we meet together for “church” on Sundays? And how does that connect with what we do the rest of the week? As we search the scriptures together we will discover that true worship is more than this-it is to encompass the whole of life. This engaging and flexible resource will challenge us to worship God every day of the week, with all our heart, mind, soul and strength.
This comprehensive handbook contains discussion questions for the main teaching sessions, daily devotionals, Bible study materials, and space for you to record your thoughts, prayers and ideas as you work through the material with your church.
Works alongside the Gospel Shaped Worship DVD and the Gospel Shaped Worship Leader’s Guide.
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Gospel Shaped Worship Leaders Guide (Teacher’s Guide)
$19.99Add to cartPreface By Don Carson And Tim Keller
Introduction
How To Use This Course
1. What Is Worship?
2. The Foundation Of Worship
3. Worship And God’s Word
4. The Worship Service
5. Why And How We Pray
6. Developing A Culture Of Grace
7. Being ChurchAdditional Info
Gospel Shaped Church is a new curriculum from The Gospel Coalition that will help whole congregations pause and think carefully and prayerfully about the kind of church they are called to be.This seven-week whole-church curriculum explores what it means to be a worshiping community. The Leader’s Guide contains everything you need to lead this flexible course.
Christians are people who have discovered that the one true object of our worship is the God who has revealed himself in and through Jesus Christ. For most believers, worship is what happens for an hour on Sunday morning as we sing and pray together. But the Bible reveals a much bigger vision for what worship really is and how it should shape our lives.
So what exactly is worship? What should we be doing when we meet together for “church” on Sundays?
And how does that connect with what we do the rest of the week? As we search the scriptures together we will discover that true worship is more than this-it is to encompass the whole of life. This engaging and flexible resource will challenge us to worship God every day of the week, with all our heart, mind, soul and strength.
This flexible resource will train your whole church through teaching, preaching, daily reading and small-group Bible study and discussion-or any combination of those elements. The overall aim is that your church will embark on a journey to discover the kind of people they should be as they are shaped by the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Works alongside the Gospel Shaped Worship DVD and the Gospel Shaped Worship Handbook for use by church members.
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New Adapters : Shaping Ideas To Fit Your Congregation
$16.99Add to cartJacob Armstrong shares time-tested principles for church pastors and leaders with a brief introduction at the beginning of each chapter from mega-church pastors Adam Hamilton and Michael Slaughter. Armstrong demonstrates how classic principles are being translated in a variety of new contexts, by a new generation of leaders. The book provides guidance for pastors and leaders on how to translate ideas and practices for their own context and reflects the sense of opportunity and hope that is beginning to flourish in some mainline churches today. These principles are adaptable for any size congregations across denominations.
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Beyond Suffering For The Next Generation Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$40.00Add to cartBeyond Suffering for the Next Generation: A Christian View on Disability Ministry will equip young people to think critically and compassionately about the complex issues that impact people with disabilities and their families, and inspire them to action. Students who embrace this study will gain a sense of confidence in knowing they are part of a growing worldwide movement that God is orchestrating to fulfill his command in Luke 14:21-23: Go out quickly into the streets and alleys of the town and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind, and the lame so that my house will be full.
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Trials : God’s Refining Fire
$5.99Add to cartEveryone 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)
$17.99Add to cartSeries 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
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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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Beginning Student Book (Student/Study Guide)
$8.99Add to cartThe Beginning (Student Edition) is five-session study that introduces the basic practices and elements of the faith, including the centrality of Christ, the crucial practice of prayer and Scripture reading, community, and what it means to be on mission for God. Exercises put weekly topics into practice, and meeting times work as well in one-on-one discipleship relationships as they do with typical small groups.
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Team Ministry : Gifted To Serve
$14.99Add to cartHow 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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Epic Explorers Logbook (Student/Study Guide)
$4.99Add to cart1. Breathtaking Bay
2. Discovery Dens
3. Mysterious Mountain
4. Captain’s Cave
5. Rocky RoadAdditional Info
The Epic Logbook is specially designed for 8-11s to use during Epic Explorers, the children’s edition of Christianity Explored. This full-colour activity booklet contains puzzles, quizzes and discussion questions for each of the five Epic Explorers sessions -
Epic Explorers Scratch Pad (Student/Study Guide)
$4.99Add to cart1. Breathtaking Bay
2. Discovery Dens
3. Mysterious Mountain
4. Captain’s Cave
5. Rocky RoadAdditional Info
The Epic Scratch Pad is specially designed for 4-7s to use during Epic Explorers, the children’s edition of Christianity Explored. This full-colour activity booklet contains puzzles, quizzes and discussion questions for each of the five Epic Explorers sessions. -
Epic Explorers Leaders Guide (Teacher’s Guide)
$14.99Add to cartSection 1: How To Use Epic Explorers
Programme
Planning
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Section 2: Leader’s Guide
Exploration Crafts, Games And Quiz Ideas
1. Breathtaking Bay
2. Discovery Dens
3. Mysterious Mountain
4. Captain’s Cave
5. Rocky RoadAdditional Info
Epic Explorers is a brand-new addition to the Christianity Explored range, specially designed for 4-11s. The five flexible sessions can be used for a holiday club, after-school club, or as an opportunity for children to invite friends to their church group.Epic Explorers takes children through Mark’s Gospel as they explore the life of Jesus together. On the way they will discover Who Jesus is, Why He came, and What it means to follow Him.
The Leader’s Guide includes session outlines, talks, Bible discussion groups, and a wide range of linked games, crafts and activities. There are also suggestions for family events to help you build links with parents as well as their children.
The Leader’s Guide is designed to use alongside two children’s booklets: the Epic Logbook for 8-11s, and Epic Scratch Pad for 4-7s.
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Super Sized Book Of Bible Crafts Ages 5-10
$24.99Add to cartCraft fun awaits! Kids will enjoy hours of fun as they make these crafts while learning more about the Bible.
The SUPER-SIZED BOOK of BIBLE CRAFTS is designed for kids ages 5-10, and can be used for quality family time. It s also perfect for Sunday school teachers and Bible school leaders.
Brand new from Rainbow Publishers comes The Super-Sized Series! Kids love these fun activities, you ll love the great value
