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Threaded Bible Study Plus Streaming Video (Student/Study Guide)
$24.99

Have you found your place in God’s story?

God’s story is a divine tapestry, intricately woven with intention from the beginning. Every thread connects the past, present, and future, revealing a Creator who intimately leans into your brokenness and chaos to bring redemption. From the first moments of creation, when God’s Spirit hovered over the waters, a plan full of shalom–wholeness and harmony–was set into motion. Humanity once walked in communion with God, but when we deviated from His design, sin began to unravel the beauty. Yet God’s love and plan never wavered.

Through the Noahic, Abrahamic, Mosaic, and Davidic Covenants, we see God’s faithfulness and His desire to restore creation. These promises build toward fulfillment in Jesus Christ and invite us to weave our lives into God’s larger narrative.

This six-week Bible study by author and pastor Tara Beth Leach explores these sacred threads, helping you see God’s redemptive hand in your life. No matter where you are in the story, there’s a place for you in His plans for restoration and renewal.

This study guide includes:

*Individual access to six streaming video teachings from Tara Beth
*Engaging and evocative group discussion questions and activities
*In-depth personal Bible study between sessions
*A leader’s guide

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Bible With And Without Jesus Participant Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$17.99

Scholars show how Jews and Christians read the same texts differently.

This participant guide introduces the main text and further Scripture commentary and reflection questions. It, along with the leader guide and DVD, is everything needed for an engaging study for your small group.

In this Bible study based on their book, The Bible With and Without Jesus, esteemed Bible scholars and teachers Amy-Jill Levine and Marc Zvi Brettler take readers on a guided tour of the most popular Hebrew Bible passages quoted in the New Testament to show what the texts meant in their original contexts and then how Jews and Christians, over time, understood those same texts. Passages include the creation of the world, the role of Adam and Eve, the Suffering Servant of Isaiah, the book of Jonah, and Psalm 22, whose words, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me,” Jesus quotes as he dies on the cross.

Comparing various interpretations – historical, literary, and theological – of each ancient text, Levine and Brettler offer deeper understandings of the original narratives and their many afterlives. They show how the text speaks to different generations under changed circumstances, illuminating the Bible’s ongoing significance. By understanding the depth and variety by which these passages have been, and can be, understood, The Bible With and Without Jesus does more than enhance our religious understandings; it helps us to see the Bible as a source of inspiration for any and all readers.

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Standard Lesson Commentary NIV Large Print Edition 2025-2026 (Large Type)
Original price was: $26.99.Current price is: $22.94.

As the world’s most popular annual Bible commentary for more than three decades, Standard Lesson Commentary (SLC) provides 52 weeks of study in a single volume and combines thorough Bible study with compelling illustrations and questions. Key features include: Verse-by-verse explanation of the Bible text Contextualized literary and historical introductions Pronunciation guide for difficult words Printed Scripture Discussion questions and group learning activities A review quiz for each quarter Available in King James Version (KJV) and New International Version(R) (NIV) editions, the SLC is based on the popular Uniform Series. This series, developed by scholars and pastors from numerous church fellowships, outlines an in-depth study of the Bible and all its major themes in a multi-year cycle. The four main themes of the 2025-2026 study are: Judah, From Isaiah to the Exile-Isaiah, 2 Chronicles, Jeremiah, 2 Kings, Ezekiel Enduring Beliefs of the Christian Faith-Exodus, Psalms, The Gospels, Acts, Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Ephesians, 2 Timothy, 1 John, Revelation Social Teachings of the Church-Genesis, Exodus, Deuteronomy, Nehemiah, Isaiah, Daniel, Jonah, Psalms, The Gospels, Acts, Romans, 1 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Hebrews, 1 Timothy, 2 Thessalonians, James The Testimony of Faithful Witnesses-Judges, 1 Samuel, Amos, The Gospels, Acts, 2 Timothy, Philemon The SLC is perfect as the primary resource for an adult Sunday School class, for personal study, or as a supplemental resource for any curriculum that follows the ISSL/Uniform Series. Nearly two dozen ministers, teachers, and Christian education specialists contribute their expertise to SLC.

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Standard Lesson Commentary NIV Deluxe Edition 2025-2026
Original price was: $29.99.Current price is: $25.49.

As the world’s most popular annual Bible commentary for more than three decades, Standard Lesson Commentary (SLC) provides 52 weeks of study in a single volume and combines thorough Bible study with compelling illustrations and questions. Key features include: Verse-by-verse explanation of the Bible text Contextualized literary and historical introductions Pronunciation guide for difficult words Printed Scripture Discussion questions and group learning activities A review quiz for each quarter This Deluxe Edition of SLC features online and downloadable access for the Standard Lesson eCommentary through FaithLife’s Logos Bible Software. This includes the full text of the Standard Lesson Commentary (both KJV and NIV(R) editions) as well as: PowerPoint(R) and Google Slide presentations Downloadable, full-color visual resources Downloadable student activity pages Quarterly quizzes Full text of the KJV Bible More than a dozen additional helps and resources Available in King James Version (KJV) and New International Version(R) (NIV) editions, the SLC is based on the popular Uniform Series. This series, developed by scholars and pastors from numerous church fellowships, outlines an in-depth study of the Bible and all its major themes in a multi-year cycle. The four main themes of the 2025-2026 study are: Judah, From Isaiah to the Exile-Isaiah, 2 Chronicles, Jeremiah, 2 Kings, Ezekiel Enduring Beliefs of the Christian Faith-Exodus, Psalms, The Gospels, Acts, Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Ephesians, 2 Timothy, 1 John, Revelation Social Teachings of the Church-Genesis, Exodus, Deuteronomy, Nehemiah, Isaiah, Daniel, Jonah, Psalms, The Gospels, Acts, Romans, 1 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Hebrews, 1 Timothy, 2 Thessalonians, James The Testimony of Faithful Witnesses-Judges, 1 Samuel, Amos, The Gospels, Acts, 2 Timothy, Philemon The SLC is perfect as the primary resource for an adult Sunday School class, for personal study, or as a supplemental resource for any curriculum that follows the ISSL/Uniform Series. Nearly two dozen ministers, teachers, and Christian education specialists contribute their expertise to SLC.

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Standard Lesson Commentary NIV 2025-2026
Original price was: $24.99.Current price is: $21.24.

As the world’s most popular annual Bible commentary for more than three decades, Standard Lesson Commentary (SLC) provides 52 weeks of study in a single volume and combines thorough Bible study with compelling illustrations and questions. Key features include: Verse-by-verse explanation of the Bible text Contextualized literary and historical introductions Pronunciation guide for difficult words Printed Scripture Discussion questions and group learning activities A review quiz for each quarter Available in King James Version (KJV) and New International Version(R) (NIV) editions, the SLC is based on the popular Uniform Series. This series, developed by scholars and pastors from numerous church fellowships, outlines an in-depth study of the Bible and all its major themes in a multi-year cycle. The four main themes of the 2025-2026 study are: Judah, From Isaiah to the Exile-Isaiah, 2 Chronicles, Jeremiah, 2 Kings, Ezekiel Enduring Beliefs of the Christian Faith-Exodus, Psalms, The Gospels, Acts, Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Ephesians, 2 Timothy, 1 John, Revelation Social Teachings of the Church-Genesis, Exodus, Deuteronomy, Nehemiah, Isaiah, Daniel, Jonah, Psalms, The Gospels, Acts, Romans, 1 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Hebrews, 1 Timothy, 2 Thessalonians, James The Testimony of Faithful Witnesses-Judges, 1 Samuel, Amos, The Gospels, Acts, 2 Timothy, Philemon The SLC is perfect as the primary resource for an adult Sunday School class, for personal study, or as a supplemental resource for any curriculum that follows the ISSL/Uniform Series. Nearly two dozen ministers, teachers, and Christian education specialists contribute their expertise to SLC.

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Standard Lesson Commentary KJV Large Print Edition 2025-2026 (Large Type)
Original price was: $26.99.Current price is: $22.94.

As the world’s most popular annual Bible commentary for more than three decades, Standard Lesson Commentary (SLC) provides 52 weeks of study in a single volume and combines thorough Bible study with compelling illustrations and questions. Key features include: Verse-by-verse explanation of the Bible text Contextualized literary and historical introductions Pronunciation guide for difficult words Printed Scripture Discussion questions and group learning activities A review quiz for each quarter Available in King James Version (KJV) and New International Version(R) (NIV) editions, the SLC is based on the popular Uniform Series. This series, developed by scholars and pastors from numerous church fellowships, outlines an in-depth study of the Bible and all its major themes in a multi-year cycle. The four main themes of the 2025-2026 study are: Judah, From Isaiah to the Exile-Isaiah, 2 Chronicles, Jeremiah, 2 Kings, Ezekiel Enduring Beliefs of the Christian Faith-Exodus, Psalms, The Gospels, Acts, Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Ephesians, 2 Timothy, 1 John, Revelation Social Teachings of the Church-Genesis, Exodus, Deuteronomy, Nehemiah, Isaiah, Daniel, Jonah, Psalms, The Gospels, Acts, Romans, 1 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Hebrews, 1 Timothy, 2 Thessalonians, James The Testimony of Faithful Witnesses-Judges, 1 Samuel, Amos, The Gospels, Acts, 2 Timothy, Philemon The SLC is perfect as the primary resource for an adult Sunday School class, for personal study, or as a supplemental resource for any curriculum that follows the ISSL/Uniform Series. Nearly two dozen ministers, teachers, and Christian education specialists contribute their expertise to SLC.

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Standard Lesson Commentary KJV Deluxe Edition 2025-2026
Original price was: $29.99.Current price is: $25.49.

As the world’s most popular annual Bible commentary for more than three decades, Standard Lesson Commentary (SLC) provides 52 weeks of study in a single volume and combines thorough Bible study with compelling illustrations and questions. Key features include: Verse-by-verse explanation of the Bible text Contextualized literary and historical introductions Pronunciation guide for difficult words Printed Scripture Discussion questions and group learning activities A review quiz for each quarter This Deluxe Edition of SLC features online and downloadable access for the Standard Lesson eCommentary through FaithLife’s Logos Bible Software. This includes the full text of the Standard Lesson Commentary (both KJV and NIV(R) editions) as well as: PowerPoint(R) and Google Slide presentations Downloadable, full-color visual resources Downloadable student activity pages Quarterly quizzes Full text of the KJV Bible More than a dozen additional helps and resources Available in King James Version (KJV) and New International Version(R) (NIV) editions, the SLC is based on the popular Uniform Series. This series, developed by scholars and pastors from numerous church fellowships, outlines an in-depth study of the Bible and all its major themes in a multi-year cycle. The four main themes of the 2025-2026 study are: Judah, From Isaiah to the Exile-Isaiah, 2 Chronicles, Jeremiah, 2 Kings, Ezekiel Enduring Beliefs of the Christian Faith-Exodus, Psalms, The Gospels, Acts, Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Ephesians, 2 Timothy, 1 John, Revelation Social Teachings of the Church-Genesis, Exodus, Deuteronomy, Nehemiah, Isaiah, Daniel, Jonah, Psalms, The Gospels, Acts, Romans, 1 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Hebrews, 1 Timothy, 2 Thessalonians, James The Testimony of Faithful Witnesses-Judges, 1 Samuel, Amos, The Gospels, Acts, 2 Timothy, Philemon The SLC is perfect as the primary resource for an adult Sunday School class, for personal study, or as a supplemental resource for any curriculum that follows the ISSL/Uniform Series. Nearly two dozen ministers, teachers, and Christian education specialists contribute their expertise to SLC.

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Standard Lesson Commentary KJV 2025-2026
Original price was: $24.99.Current price is: $21.24.

As the world’s most popular annual Bible commentary for more than three decades, Standard Lesson Commentary (SLC) provides 52 weeks of study in a single volume and combines thorough Bible study with compelling illustrations and questions. Key features include: Verse-by-verse explanation of the Bible text Contextualized literary and historical introductions Pronunciation guide for difficult words Printed Scripture Discussion questions and group learning activities A review quiz for each quarter Available in King James Version (KJV) and New International Version(R) (NIV) editions, the SLC is based on the popular Uniform Series. This series, developed by scholars and pastors from numerous church fellowships, outlines an in-depth study of the Bible and all its major themes in a multi-year cycle. The four main themes of the 2025-2026 study are: Judah, From Isaiah to the Exile-Isaiah, 2 Chronicles, Jeremiah, 2 Kings, Ezekiel Enduring Beliefs of the Christian Faith-Exodus, Psalms, The Gospels, Acts, Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Ephesians, 2 Timothy, 1 John, Revelation Social Teachings of the Church-Genesis, Exodus, Deuteronomy, Nehemiah, Isaiah, Daniel, Jonah, Psalms, The Gospels, Acts, Romans, 1 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Hebrews, 1 Timothy, 2 Thessalonians, James The Testimony of Faithful Witnesses-Judges, 1 Samuel, Amos, The Gospels, Acts, 2 Timothy, Philemon The SLC is perfect as the primary resource for an adult Sunday School class, for personal study, or as a supplemental resource for any curriculum that follows the ISSL/Uniform Series. Nearly two dozen ministers, teachers, and Christian education specialists contribute their expertise to SLC.

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Multigenerational Church Crisis
$24.99

Harness the strengths of every generation to create a church that endures

– open the lines of communication
– appreciate the experiences that shaped each generation in your church
– unite in one mission to impact your community and the world

It may seem hard for younger Christians to believe that people over 50 were raised during an era when 90 percent of Americans identified as Christian. These older believers were once part of a majority group that understood the mission of the church was to take control of our culture to halt its evils. At the same time, Christians under 50 have lived their entire lives perceiving themselves as a minority that needs to make credible their faith to a secular, pluralistic culture.

These distinct experiences and perceptions have a profound impact on the priorities different generations have for church ministry. It’s no wonder that younger and older believers don’t always see eye to eye! But imagine what could be accomplished in the name of Christ if we could better understand each other and turn that understanding into shared purpose and aligned priorities?

Backed by thorough research, this eminently practical and hopeful book from pastor and scholar Bryan Chapell shows you how to open the lines of communication, appreciate the experiences that shaped each generation in your church, and unite in one mission to impact your community and the world.

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Dangerous Calling : Confronting The Unique Challenges Of Pastoral Ministry
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Pastor and Bestselling Author Paul David Tripp Helps Church Leaders Diagnose and Cure Unhealthy Pastoral Culture

After traveling the world for many years and speaking at hundreds of churches of all kinds, Paul David Tripp is concerned about the state of pastoral culture. He is not only concerned about the spiritual life of the pastor but with the very people who train him, call him, relate to him, and restore him when necessary. Dangerous Calling reveals the truth that the culture surrounding our pastors is spiritually unhealthy–an environment that actively undermines the well-being and efficacy of our church leaders and thus the entire church body. Here is a book that both diagnoses and offers cures for issues that impact every member and church leader, and gives solid strategies for fighting the war that rages not only in the momentous moments of ministry, but also in the mundane day-by-day life of every pastor. This edition includes study questions that prompt engaging discussion and reflection on each chapter.

*Essential Insights for Church Leadership: Looks at the struggle of the pastor, but actively exhorts the culture that trains and supports him

*A Great Resource for Small Groups: Now with study questions, this guide appeals to anyone who is serious about being part of a healthy church

*Practical: Highlights a series of temptations that are unique to or intensified by pastoral ministry and gives biblical advice for dealing with each

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Counseling Through The Storm
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Seasons of crisis can come without warning, and their impact is lasting. Grief and trauma can reshape our lives, our relationships, and our faith. For those walking alongside someone in a time of crisis, the path forward may seem shaky and unclear.

In Counseling through the Storm: A Guide to Treating Crisis and Trauma, licensed professional counselors and professors Brooke Osborn and Karen Roudkovski provide an in-depth, trauma-informed guide for those ministering to someone in crisis. From their years of professional and classroom experience, Osborn and Roudkovksi offer practical and sensitive guidance for mentors, ministry leaders, and counselors.

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Taste And See Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video (Student/Study Guide)
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Discover the Secret to Savoring Every Day.

Margaret Feinberg embarked on a global culinary and spiritual adventure to discover the truth in a simple psalm: “Taste and see that the Lord is good.” The journey changed the way she read the Bible and the way she approached every meal.

Join Margaret in this deeply nourishing six-session video Bible study (video access included)–sprinkled with delicious recipes–to learn how to taste and see the goodness of God in your everyday life. Nourish your faith in these days of uncertainty and learn how God uniquely created you to flourish in his world.

This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:

*The study guide itself–with discussion and personal reflection questions, video notes, and Scripture exercises, and a leader’s guide.

*An individual access code to stream all six video sessions online (DVD also available separately).

*Scripture Memorization Flash Cards and Recipe Index.

Sessions and video run times:

1. You’re Invited to the Table (18:15)
2. Delighting in the Sweetness of Fruitfulness (20:37)
3. Chewing on the Bread of Life (20:52)
4. Savoring the Salt of the Earth (19:51)
5. Relishing the Olive and Its Oil (21:02)
6. Discovering the Liturgy of the Table (17:48)

Streaming video access included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2030. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.

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Sacred Marriage Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video Revised And Updated (Stud
$21.99

Your marriage can lead to a closer walk with God

Your marriage is much more than a union between you and your spouse. It is a spiritual discipline ideally suited to help you know God more fully and intimately. Sacred Marriage shifts the focus from marital enrichment to spiritual enrichment in ways that can help you love your mate more. Whether it is delightful or difficult, your marriage can become a doorway to a closer walk with God. Everything about your marriage–from the history you and your spouse create, to the love you share, to the forgiveness you both offer and seek–is filled with the capacity to help you grow in Christ’s character.

This edition of Sacred Marriage includes all-new videos from Gary. Each session has been updated to include modern research and illustrations, key biblical principles about marriage, and wisdom from Gary’s more than twenty years of teaching since its original release. You will also find a wealth of discussion questions in this study guide that will spark meaningful conversation in your group, between you and you spouse, and that you can ponder on your own.

This study guide includes:

*Individual access to six streaming video sessions
*Video notes and comprehensive structure for group discussion time
*Personal/couples study for deeper reflection between sessions
*A guide to best practices for leading a group

Streaming video access included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2030. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.

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Multigenerational Church Crisis
$83.31

Harness the strengths of every generation to create a church that endures

– open the lines of communication
– appreciate the experiences that shaped each generation in your church
– unite in one mission to impact your community and the world

It may seem hard for younger Christians to believe that people over 50 were raised during an era when 90 percent of Americans identified as Christian. These older believers were once part of a majority group that understood the mission of the church was to take control of our culture to halt its evils. At the same time, Christians under 50 have lived their entire lives perceiving themselves as a minority that needs to make credible their faith to a secular, pluralistic culture.

These distinct experiences and perceptions have a profound impact on the priorities different generations have for church ministry. It’s no wonder that younger and older believers don’t always see eye to eye! But imagine what could be accomplished in the name of Christ if we could better understand each other and turn that understanding into shared purpose and aligned priorities?

Backed by thorough research, this eminently practical and hopeful book from pastor and scholar Bryan Chapell shows you how to open the lines of communication, appreciate the experiences that shaped each generation in your church, and unite in one mission to impact your community and the world.

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We Believe : How The Nicene Creed Can Deepen Your Faith
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We believe in one God. Discover how the ancient Nicene Creed can transform your spiritual journey in Michael Carpenter’s empowering book, We Believe: How the Nicene Creed Can Deepen Your Faith. Personal anecdotes and practical insights guide you to a profound connection with God. Dive into six chapters, covering the Nicene Creed sequentially, that unpack the essence of it, enriching readers” faith and deepening their understanding of Christian beliefs. In addition to the book, other study components include a Leader Guide and video available on DVD.

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Hybrid Congregation : A Practical Theology Of Worship For An Online Era
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Can Church Really Be Hybrid?

The Hybrid Congregation is a groundbreaking exploration of how church worship practices are evolving in our digital age. Written by seasoned church musician and scholar Michael Huerter, The Hybrid Congregation guides you through a detailed account of how congregations are adapting to digital mediatization, enriched by interviews with leading scholars and practitioners. Discover vibrant online communities that thrive through digital life together, challenging traditional notions of participation and embodiment.

The Hybrid Congregation explores how technology has become an integral part of our daily lives and how it is impacting religious practices in unexpected ways. With the rise of online platforms, including social media and video conferencing tools, the concept of a physical church space is being redefined. The virtual world is now an extension of our physical reality, blurring the lines between what is considered “real” and what is not.

Whether you’re a music minister, theologian, or a curious layperson, The Hybrid Congregation invites you to rethink worship in a hybrid world, making it a must-read for anyone invested in the future of church ministry.

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Beyond Church And Parachurch
$20.00

Discovering New Dimensions in Faith-Based Community Work

“A welcome and needed book addressing the current tensions and opportunities. . . . Dr. Ward’s foundational book points us to a way forward. I am enthused at what this book can do to lead us as church leaders and agency leaders to a new synergy.” – Jerry E. White, international president emeritus of The Navigators, a Christian parachurch organization

In a world where the church’s relevance is often questioned, Angie Ward offers a compelling blueprint for a unified ecclesial future in Beyond Church and Parachurch. Beyond Church and Parachurch is not just a historical and theological exploration; it’s a roadmap for rethinking the very essence of Christian ministry. Whether you’re a pastor, mission leader, or nonprofit executive, you will be challenged to transcend conventional boundaries and discover the full spectrum of the church’s potential.

*Holistic Understanding: Develops a comprehensive view that integrates both traditional and emerging forms of ministry.

*Innovative Strategies: Beyond Church and Parachurch presents forward-thinking approaches to facilitate collaboration between churches and parachurch organizations.

*Inclusive Leadership: Emphasizes the importance of diverse leadership in fostering a more inclusive community.

*Practical Applications: Offers actionable insights and case studies to apply the concepts in real-world contexts.

*Future-Oriented: Focuses on long-term vision and sustainable practices for impactful ministry work.

Dive into a fresh understanding of the church in all its forms-be it campus ministries, mission agencies, or church-planting networks. Ward’s vision dismantles the silos that fragment evangelical efforts, urging us to view the church as an interconnected ecosystem of apostolic networks. This paradigm shift empowers leaders to maximize kingdom impact, fostering cooperation and collaboration across organizations. With practical insights and visionary guidance, Beyond Church and Parachurch equips Christian leaders to serve a world in need with renewed purpose and unity. Transform your ministry approach and join a movement that redefines what it means to be the church.

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Every Thought Captive Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video (Student/Study Guid
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Are your thoughts leading you toward transformation or conformity? Are they building you up or tearing you down? Are they drawing you closer to God or pulling you away? In Every Thought Captive, you will explore a topic crucial for your spiritual growth: the battle for your mind. In Romans 12:2, we read these words: “Do not be conformed to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Just like molten glass, our lives are constantly being shaped and molded by the thoughts we think.

Join pastor and bestselling author Kyle Idleman for a five-session journey where you will learn to actively and intentionally challenge your thoughts. This isn’t a study on the power of positive thinking–or how you have the power to change your life–but about learning how God made your brain. He will transform your life as you learn to take every thought captive and submit it to the truth of his Word.

This study guide includes:

*Individual access to five streaming video sessions
*Video notes and a comprehensive structure for group discussion time
*Personal study for deeper reflection between sessions
*A guide to best practices for leading a group

Streaming video access included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2029. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.

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Reason For Church
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Rediscover the goodness and beauty of the Body of Christ.

The evangelical church is hemorrhaging. Over 40 million Americans have dechurched in the last 25 years alone, and multiple generations have been raised to believe the most spiritual thing they can do is follow God by following their heart – right out of the church. Yet, this shift is happening right as society is hitting record levels of loneliness, stress, and anxiety. In The Reason for Church, pastor Brad Edwards connects the dots of our current church crisis and provides compelling reasons to come back.

In part 1, Edwards shows how individualistic beliefs make church implausible and compromise our spiritual formation:

*Marketplace logic and consumeristic approaches to discipleship
*Intuitional spirituality and therapy speak
*Social media’s distortion of what is true, good, and beautiful
*Performative politics and culture wars
*Virtuous victimhood, the decline of trust, and the rise of power

These chapters show why individualism won’t satisfy and can’t provide the refuge it promises.

In part 2, Edwards uses personal examples, church history, non-Western expressions of faith, and Scripture to show how the church is our existentially satisfying alternative to individualism. Equipped with an institutionally robust vision, we will rediscover the church as God’s spiritual greenhouse where soul-tired sojourners and lonely exiles are restored and repurposed for life in the world.

The Reason for Church offers an honest-yet-hopeful vision for church as a necessary institution. With radical individualism tearing us apart, we need compelling reasons to fall back in love with Christ’s bride, now more than ever.

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Care : Loving Your Church By Walking Through Life Together
$16.99

Jesus commands his disciples to love one another and promises that “by this everyone will know that you are my disciples” (John 13:35). But what does genuine care for those in our church family look like?

This warm, practical book by Dwayne Bond goes beyond specific pastoral-care roles and responsibilities, and explores how all church members can love and care for one another in the rhythms of ordinary life.

In response to Jesus’ great love for us and the example he set, readers will explore how to honor one another, serve one another and bear each other’s burdens, as they seek to walk together as a family in the midst of a divided culture. They will see that following Jesus’ command to love one another deeply and practically will bring great joy as well as commending the gospel to those around them, as people see lives changed from the inside out.

This wonderful resource is not only a useful tool for church care teams but for every church member as each is encouraged to play his or her part in making people feel cared for and connected to the church family.

There are discussion questions with action steps at the end of every chapter, making this book ideal to read as a small group or even as a whole church. Bulk deals and free downloadable worksheets are available.

This is one of the books in the new Love Your Church series, which is being written by a collection of Bible teachers from Acts29. It is designed to inspire every church member to love their church in practical ways by casting a biblical vision of what it means to be a local community of God’s family. The series will explore what it means to belong, to welcome, to gather, to care, to serve and to honor one another, and to witness and send people out to spread the gospel. Choose the resources that cover the areas most helpful to your particular church-family needs.

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Anxious For Nothing Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video (Student/Study Guide)
$21.99

God Has a Cure for Your Worries

Do you feel weighed down with worry? Does the uncertainty and chaos of life keep you up at night? Are irrational fears your constant companion? Could you just use some calm?

In this five-session video Bible study (video access included), bestselling author Max Lucado explores God’s treatment plan for anxiety found in Philippians 4:4-8.

As you follow this prescription–celebrating God’s goodness, asking for his help, leaving your concerns with him, and meditating on good things–you will experience God’s peace. This is a peace that “transcends all understanding” and will help you reframe the way you look at your fears.

While anxiety is a part of life, it doesn’t have to dominate your life. You can talk yourself off the ledge and view bad news through the lens of God’s sovereignty.

This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:

*The study guide itself–with discussion and personal reflection questions, video notes, and Scripture exercises.

*An individual access code to stream all five video sessions online (DVD also available separately).

Sessions and video run times:

1. Rejoice in the Lord Always (20:45)
2. Let Your Gentleness Be Evident to All (20:12)
3. Present Your Requests to God (20:44)
4. The Peace of God Will Guard Your Heart (21:34)
5. Meditate on These Things (21:21)

Streaming video access included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2029. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.

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Titus Bible Study Book With Video Access (Student/Study Guide)
$21.99

The gospel that saves us for all eternity is the same gospel that transforms us day-by-day. Knowing, believing, and living out the truths of the gospel changes not only our lives, but our homes, churches, and culture as well. This is how the gospel of grace is put on display for all to see.

In this 8-session Bible study, Courtney Doctor and Hunter Beless team up to explore every verse of Paul’s letter to his friend Titus. You’ll see the essential connection between right belief and right character and the way both testify to the goodness of the gospel. And you’ll be reminded that our world will be attracted to the gospel when they see?its?beauty?displayed in us.

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*Learn from two authors teaching from two different seasons of life

*8 video teaching sessions, approximately 25-30 minutes, available via redemption code printed in the Bible study book

*7 weeks of personal study to be completed between the 8 group sessions?

*Leader helps to guide questions and discussions within small groups

Video Sessions:

*Session 1: Introduction (18:37)-In the Session 1 video, Courtney and Hunter set the foundation for the study on Titus. They define discipleship, discuss the method of study, talk about the importance of context, and introduce the memory passage. They also remind us that we stand in the stream of gospel proclamation and must pass on the baton of faith.

*Session 2: Entrusting the Gospel (21:39)-Hunter and Courtney dig into the first four verses of Titus in this Session 2 video teaching. They will point out how these verses foreshadow and give us an overview of the whole message of this letter. They will also walk us through the memory passage a little more closely.

*Session 3: Holding to the Gospel (28:17)-The video teaching for Session 3 focuses on Titus 1:5-9. Courtney and Hunter discuss the importance of being part of the local church and how vital it is for the local church to have godly leadership. They dig into the list of characteristics church leaders are to embody and how we also are to model Christ-like character. The session closes with ideas on how we can love and support our leaders in the local church.

*Session 4: Guarding the Gospel (26:04)-In the Session 4 teaching, Hunter and Courtney discuss the false teaching and false teachers Paul warned Titus about in 1:10-16. They emphasize that to combat false teaching, we have to know and love the real thing, the truth of the gospel. They also explain what it

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Flourishing Family Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$15.99

A six-session study to equip, empower, and help you feel less alone in your parenting journey.

What does the Bible actually say about parenting? How do we establish a Jesus-centered foundation for our family– and get our children to actually listen to us?

If you’re lost in the sea of parenting advice, you aren’t alone. Created for individual or small group use, Dr. David and Amanda Erickson guide Christian parents on their journey to confidently disciple and develop their children–without relying on threats and punishment.

Each session includes:

*Extended teaching on the theology and principles from The Flourishing Family along with ideas back by neuroscience

*Helps parents examine popular parenting methods such as gentle parenting through a Gospel lens

*Practical exercises and invitations to infuse peace into your family relationships, practices, and behaviors

*Discussion questions for reflection or for fostering community of like-minded parents

*Introductory video available for streaming

In the midst of the chaos inherent to parenting, Jesus invites us to be anchored to His peace. He remains undisturbed by spills and messes, unruffled by sibling disagreements, and non-anxious about our internal struggles. In The Flourishing Family Study Guide, discover how to parent with grace and patience, peace and purpose.

Streaming videos for each session also available (sold separately)

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Abingdon Worship Annual 2026
$32.99

The go-to worship planning resource for all who plan weekly worship.

The Abingdon Worship Annual 2026 is a practical, lectionary-based resource for leaders responsible for planning worship. This thoughtful sourcebook offers a weekly theme with meaningful prayers and fresh litanies following a traditional order of Christian worship: Invitation and Gathering Proclamation and Response Thanksgiving and Communion Sending Forth Liturgies and prayers are also included for special days, including New Year’s Day, Ascension Day, All Saints Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Eve.

The Annual includes helpful reminders for Christian-year planning including liturgical colors and a scripture index. The authors also provide in-depth guidance and practical ideas for this new age of worship, helping readers understand and weigh their options for worshiping in digital spaces and unconventional places.

The Abingdon Worship Annual 2026 is a must-have sourcebook offering countless opportunities for planning meaningful and insightful worship.

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Clients Guide To Therapy
$18.00

Get the most from your counseling experience with tips from an expert Christian counselor.

Deciding to meet with a professional counselor is a major step for personal mental health. But what comes next? Some people are unsure how the therapy process works, some have had negative experiences, and some simply want to know they’re benefiting as much as possible from the time and resources they invest.

In this accessible, information-packed guide, Christian psychologist Terri Watson provides an expert’s perspective on how to get the most out of your counseling experience. Readers will find a wealth of wisdom, including:

*advice for looking into options for counseling
*how to find a counselor who’s a good fit
*what to expect during and after counseling
*how to get the most out of your sessions and the therapy process
*expert tips on mental health care
*insights on the role of faith and common questions Christians ask

For any Christian considering or receiving clinical mental health care, as well as mental health professionals and those who make referrals, The Client’s Guide to Therapy is an encouraging and helpful companion.

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9 Asks : Creating Safer And More Courageous Spaces
$3.25

Kimberly Brazwell’s concept of the “nine asks” lays out the practical expectations we should bring to communal engagement and explains how healing from trauma is the responsibility of communities, not simply individuals.

Organizations have a responsibility to ensure that people who come there to work, worship, or volunteer won’t experience harm.

Creating a safe space is easier said than done. People bring to their organizations their own personal and communal trauma, and others may bring assumptions and behaviors that cause further hurt and offense. Kimberly Danielle’s concept of the “nine asks” lays out the practical expectations we should bring to communal engagement and explains how healing from trauma is the responsibility of communities, not simply individuals.

Among the nine asks are:

*Be honest and vulnerable
*Respect boundaries
*Offer no judgment
*Maintain confidentiality
*Respect the process of learning the right language
*Take the time to listen first

With Danielle’s explanation of these principles-supported by stories and examples from the myriad teams she has coached-your church, nonprofit, or business will be well equipped to create a culture that truly supports and empowers people to be their best, healthiest selves.

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Future Focused Church
$26.99

In the past few decades, the church has experienced rapid and distressing change. Hard-working pastors and leaders often know they need to embrace diversity, creatively engage younger generations, and equip their people to love their neighbors. But since they don’t know how to make the changes needed, they feel stuck and wonder, “What do I do now? What steps can I take to lead our church purposefully and prayerfully into a more hopeful future?”

For these dedicated yet drained church leaders, this research-informed resource from the team at the Fuller Youth Institute offers a clear roadmap to faithfully and effectively navigate change that will revitalize your church. Through extensive research, interviews, and case studies, you will learn how to see the big picture, activate a transformation team, know your “why,” discern where God is leading, communicate a compelling vision, maintain disciplined attention, and experiment toward a more fruitful, faithful, and lasting future.

This hope-filled guide for building tomorrow’s church today is the resource your church has been waiting for.

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Becoming The Pastors Wife
$24.99

As a pastor’s wife for twenty-five years, Beth Allison Barr has lived with assumptions about what she should do and who she should be.

In Becoming the Pastor’s Wife, Barr draws on that experience and her academic expertise to trace the history of the role of the pastor’s wife, showing how it both helped and hurt women in conservative Protestant traditions. While they gained an important leadership role, it came at a deep cost: losing independent church leadership opportunities that existed throughout most of church history and strengthening a gender hierarchy that prioritized male careers.

Barr examines the connection between the decline of female ordination and the rise of the role of pastor’s wife in the evangelical church, tracing its patterns in the larger history (ancient, medieval, Reformation, and modern) of Christian women’s leadership. By expertly blending historical and personal narrative, she equips pastors’ wives to better advocate for themselves while helping the church understand the origins of the role as well as the historical reality of ordained women.

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Heart Of A Chaplain Second Edition
$32.99

Chaplains go where others will not or cannot go. As culture changes and becomes more secular, chaplains have become society’s new “pastors.” Chaplains fulfill a sacred calling to accompany and provide professional support and spiritual nurture for everyone in their distinctive secular communities, which authorize and hold them accountable. A chaplain’s ministry requires specialized knowledge, competencies, and an understanding of its unique opportunities and challenges. With forty-four contributors, the second edition of The Heart of a Chaplain thoroughly examines what a chaplain is along with the foundations, uniqueness, and professional qualifications of chaplaincy. This book surveys six major chaplain categories, revealing the rich diversity of ministry. In addition to a mentoring tool and an extensive resource section, this second edition adds reflection questions, case studies, and several additional chapters, including a brief survey on the global nature of chaplaincy. The “memorable moments” of chaplains will leave you laughing or crying with joy.

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AI Shepherds And Electric Sheep
$83.31

Since ChatGPT burst into the public consciousness in 2022, AI has thoroughly infiltrated everyday life. Machines can now take on work once thought to be solely the domain of human beings–from writing college essays to composing worship music. How should Christians respond to this brave new technology?

In this accessible introduction to AI, Sean O’Callaghan and Paul Hoffman explore its social and ethical impacts for ministry and teaching. The authors shed light on the biblical vision for human flourishing–and on how AI can help or hinder that flourishing. Avoiding both alarmism and uncritical acceptance, O’Callaghan and Hoffman offer resources and practical tools for using AI in our classrooms and congregations.

AI can write a generic three-point sermon, but it cannot replace an authentic encounter between humans and the divine. In a time of cultural confusion, O’Callaghan and Hoffman encourage readers to embrace the clarity found in the gospel.

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Freedom To Heal
$45.00

A Practitioner’s Guide to Caring for Survivors of Sexual Abuse

For adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, there is no easy road to healing. Yet there is hope for true freedom-to thrive, to love others, and to love God.

Tammy Schultz, Hannah Estabrook, and Adam David Dell have written a go-to resource for faith-based practitioners caring for survivors of sexual abuse. Drawing from their personal experiences and work with survivors, the authors discuss the integration of theology and mental health practices and the healing pathways of the counseling journey. They also incorporate current research into each chapter, offering evidence-based, practical guidance. This book:

*reflects on biblical trauma narratives that show God’s concern for survivors;

*helps counselors and caregivers compassionately comprehend survivors’ experiences;

*suggests evidence-based therapeutic approaches and practices that address individualized needs;

*addresses vicarious traumatization and sustainable practices for clinicians and caregivers; and

*recommends interventions and resources to equip practitioners with next steps.

While every client’s experience is unique, there are common themes and challenges practitioners must understand as they craft personalized treatments. Freedom to Heal is an honest, compassionate guide for therapists, medical professionals, pastoral counselors, and others who endeavor to journey with trauma survivors.

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Understanding Trauma : A Biblical Introduction For Church Care
$16.99

Many of us long to serve and be there for those who are suffering from trauma, but we don’t know how to do so in a way that is caring and helpful.

This book enables Christians, and especially pastors, elders and ministry leaders, to understand what trauma is, and how it affects people, including their experience of church, so that we can lovingly support those who are suffering from it.

Author Steve Midgley trained as a psychiatrist before being ordained, served as Vicar of Christ Church Cambridge for 18 years and is now the Executive Director of Biblical Counselling UK. He writes with wisdom and compassion to summarize current understanding in this area, gives a biblical perspective, and makes lots of practical suggestions about how churches can be sensitive to, and be there for, those who have experienced trauma.

This book will help whole church communities to help and care for those who are struggling with trauma.

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AI Shepherds And Electric Sheep
$24.99

Since ChatGPT burst into the public consciousness in 2022, AI has thoroughly infiltrated everyday life. Machines can now take on work once thought to be solely the domain of human beings–from writing college essays to composing worship music. How should Christians respond to this brave new technology?

In this accessible introduction to AI, Sean O’Callaghan and Paul Hoffman explore its social and ethical impacts for ministry and teaching. The authors shed light on the biblical vision for human flourishing–and on how AI can help or hinder that flourishing. Avoiding both alarmism and uncritical acceptance, O’Callaghan and Hoffman offer resources and practical tools for using AI in our classrooms and congregations.

AI can write a generic three-point sermon, but it cannot replace an authentic encounter between humans and the divine. In a time of cultural confusion, O’Callaghan and Hoffman encourage readers to embrace the clarity found in the gospel.

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Jazz Of Preaching 20th Anniversary Edition (Anniversary)
$22.99

Learn to preach from your soul!

What if preachers were as contagiously joyful in their preaching as Louis Armstrong was in his playing and singing? As rich in their sermonic renderings as Sarah Vaughn was in her virtuosic vocals? As honest about heartache as Billie Holiday every time she sang the blues? As alluringly clear as the voice of Ella Fitzgerald? As tenaciously uninhibited in the action of creating as Duke Ellington?

This may be too much ask, even of persons who are “called by God.” However, as Kirk Byron Jones demonstrates, preaching can be enhanced by an understanding of the inner dynamics of jazz. The forms, rules, and styles of jazz can inform one’s practice of preaching, and its simultaneous structure and spontaneity can help preachers better understand their own art.

In his classic text for students and practitioners, Jones explains how preaching is dramatically improved with the application of key elements of jazz, including innovation, improvisation, rhythm, call and response, honesty about heartache, and delight. This 20th Anniversary Edition includes a new element?preaching from your genuine soul. Chapters include instruction and exercises for applying the jazz elements to preaching preparation and performance. This edition also includes an Introduction, in which the author sets the context for the new material and articulates his conviction that this approach to preaching is needed now more than ever.

The Jazz of Preaching introduces the rich and rewarding possibilities that arise when preachers tap into their own creativity?and their own soul–when constructing and delivering the sermon.

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Worship Old And New (Revised)
$22.99

A reexamination of the actual practice of worship that goes beyond the merely academic to provide a practical perspective through the eyes of the worship leader and the congregation.

The most effective approach to worship is one that blends historical and traditional practices with contemporary elements. Worship Old and New is a scholarly, up-to-date, and thought-provoking resource for anyone serious about exploring worship and how to bring about a worship renewal in the church.

Now reformatted and updated for an easier, more logical approach to worship theology, this revised edition is divided into four major sections, addressing:

*The biblical foundation of worship–found in the Old and New Testaments as well as the early Christian movement.

*The biblical theology of worship–how worship is an enactment of the Gospel.

*A brief history of worship–from ancient and medieval, to twentieth-century renewal.

*An overview of how worship is practiced–from content and structure, to the role of music and art.

New information is incorporated into each section to give you a better grasp of the biblical themes of worship, a deeper understanding of Old Testament customs, and a solid grounding in modern-day renewal movements.

This book is ideal for ministerial, classroom, and congregational settings.

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Experience Jesus Really Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video (Student/Study Gu
$21.99

Embark on a spiritual journey to cut through the murk of modern life and rediscover a deeply experiential relationship with Jesus Christ.

Do you feel like you’re living your day-to-day at a distance from the rich and nourishing intimacy with God that you long for?

The Christian life is meant to be experiential. Our faith is meant to be felt. It should fill us with wonder. And yet we live in a world of weary, skeptical pragmatism. Our digital age has conditioned us to expect immediate answers and crippled our ability to entertain mystery and experience the healing power of Jesus.

In this this five-session video Bible study (video access included), John Eldredge shows you how to develop deep, everyday habits–rooted in ancient Christian practices–that will help restore your faith and experience real intimacy with God.

This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:

*The study guide itself–with discussion and personal reflection questions, video notes, and a leader’s guide.

*An individual access code to stream all five video sessions online (DVD also available separately).

Sessions and video run times:

1. What Children and Mystics Know (22:30)
2. The Refuge of God (20:30)
3. Love and Truth as Refuge (19:00)
4. Jesus: The Integrating Center of All Things (22:30)
5. The Wonders of God’s Kingdom (23:00)

Streaming video access included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2030. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.

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Live Free Bible Study Book With Video Access
$21.99

We long for peace, to have lives marked by freedom from difficulty and pain. We look to countless places to fill this need-our possessions, relationships, intellect, spirituality, political affiliations, and so on. But, by relying on these things for freedom, we unintentionally make them our savior instead of Christ. This exchange leaves us enslaved to a false gospel and to the very things we hoped would set us free.

In this 8-session study on the book of Galatians, author and Bible teacher Elizabeth Woodson reveals that the struggle to fully embrace our freedom in Christ is not a new problem. Walking verse-by-verse through Paul’s letter, Elizabeth highlights how this letter teaches us that in the gospel alone do we gain what we desire-freedom from sin and freedom to experience true peace, living the abundant life Jesus offers.

Features:?

*7 weeks of personal study to be completed between 8 group sessions

*8 videos, approximately 30 minutes per session, available via redemption code printed in the Bible study book

*Leader helps to guide questions and discussions within small groups

*Charts, maps, and bonus content to enhance your experience

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Preaching In A New Key
$28.00

An Expository Preaching Guidebook for Post-Christian Communities

Preaching must connect with its hearers. As the perception of the pastor has changed in recent years, and as congregations battle with increasing doubt, preaching appealing solely to rationality doesn’t resonate in the same way as it once did. Post-Christian generations find themselves looking less for a charismatic authority figure and more for healthy leaders who are relationally connected to their neighborhood.

Scholar and pastor Mark Glanville provides a fresh look into the art of crafting sermons for post-Christian contexts. In Preaching in a New Key, he teaches the craft of Christ-centered expository preaching from the ground up. Writing for both new and experienced pastors, Glanville recognizes that it is time for us to reset our compasses.

Bringing together elements that are too often apart, Preaching in a New Key teaches expository preaching integrated with creativity, cultural discernment, pastoral health, justice, missiology, and more. Filled with helpful resources for seminary students and pastors alike, this book includes:

*Helpful visual aids to help prepare for writing a sermon
*Guides for how to structure a sermon
*Examples that show how to implement preaching practices

Preaching in a New Key offers a practical and refreshing vision for crafting sermons that are sustainable for the pastor and resonant with communities.

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Lit Up With Love
$12.99

Every single person hungers for divine love–even if they don’t know it. So why do we find it so hard to share the healing work of Christ?

If you’ve longed to share your Christian faith authentically but found fear holding you back, you are not alone. Many of us long to make a meaningful impact for Christ in our communities but feel inadequate, awkward, and afraid of accidentally causing offense. How can we communicate the life-giving invitation of Jesus in a better way?

In Lit Up with Love, Dr. Derwin Gray provides a guide for sharing the Gospel with authenticity and love. Uncover the true motivation behind sharing your faith–the boundless love of God for humanity and His desire for reconciliation. Learn how to communicate the invitation of Jesus to a hurting world, and discover how to manage the tension of fear while sharing Christ’s love in an authentic way–by embracing and living out the love you’ve received from Jesus and sharing it with others.

Lit Up with Love will empower you to share your faith through:

*Love-Powered Evangelism: Rather than employ fear-based approaches or pressure tactics, emphasize the infinite love of God and his desire for reconciliation

*A Holistic Approach: Understand that evangelism is a way of life, a living testimony to what Jesus has done for us, not a one-time event and learn how to integrate evangelism and discipleship.

*A Church Implementation Kit: Equipped with practical downloadable assets, this book empowers churches to apply its principles and embark on a transformative evangelism movement.

The more we are lit up with love, the more we will share Christ and the hope that he brings. Whether you’re a seasoned follower of Jesus or just starting on your journey, Lit Up with Love will empower you to become a beacon of light in a world desperate for love and belonging.

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Heart Of The Preacher
$18.99

“Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching.” –1 Timothy 4:16

*Understand the greatest threats to your preaching
*Identify common tests of your character
*Learn gospel-based habits that guard your heart

Preachers cannot separate themselves from their preaching. Every time a preacher proclaims the word, something of themselves is also delivered to the congregation–for better or worse.

In The Heart of the Preacher, Rick Reed draws from over three decades of preaching experience to emphasize how preachers must prepare their hearts before they are ready to preach. Sermon preparation involves more than mere technical steps. Preachers are people. Exhaustion, discouragement, insecurity, and more threaten a preacher’s character, and thus their preaching. Reed equips pastors with practices and habits to face these threats. Preachers must guard their lives so that their teaching will be accompanied by the fruit of the Spirit.

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From The Ground Up
$14.99

Do you feel lonely or lost in your pastoral ministry?

Do you feel like you’re doing all the hardest work of ministry and none of the fun stuff you used to dream about?

Do you wonder if you’re even called to the ministry anymore?

If any of these questions feel relatable, join Dwight M. Gunter II on a parable-style journey through the theological process of building a missional church From the Ground Up. Whether you’re entering a new church context or trying to restore life to an existing congregation, Gunter’s methodology offers practical hope. Employing a lighthearted tone and following the hypothetical protagonist Pastor Daniel, From the Ground Up guides readers through the theological foundations that should support any ministry endeavor. Gunter’s creative approach will remind seasoned pastors and teach new pastors how to lead thriving ministries that contribute to God’s mission in the world.

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Nobodys Perfect : Redefining Sin And Mistakes In Adolescent Christian Educa
$35.00

Adolescents, like everyone else, make mistakes. However, religious educators Cynthia L. Cameron, Lakisha R. Lockhart-Rusch, and Emily A. Peck argue that some youths are born with the privilege of making mistakes in ways that others often are not. They also argue that many Christian education practices that guide our understandings of mistake-making are shaped by gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, and race in ways that disenfranchise some adolescents.

In response, Cameron, Lockhart-Rusch, and Peck curate a much-needed conversation that helps religious educators accompany adolescents and better understand mistakes based on a theological framework that names adolescents as fundamentally good. The result is an edited volume that explores ways educators can walk with adolescents so that youth can learn from their mistakes and grow without misunderstanding all mistakes as sin. Together, these essays seed a theology of adolescent goodness that’s rooted in a liberative Christian theological anthropology.

Drawing on both qualitative and quantitative research, Nobody’s Perfect offers nuanced and robust definitions of what a mistake is, apart from definitions of sin. The book also explores the challenges of talking about mistake-making and sin with adolescents within religious institutional contexts that shape policy, pastoral practice, and ministry orientations. Finally, the book presents youths’ own voices about how they understand and process what mistake-making looks like in the contexts in which they live and learn.

Nobody’s Perfect is for Christian educators who serve either in the academy or in congregational settings. The book well serves educators who recognize the various cultural and developmental challenges adolescents face when their church communities. The book also offers tools to help such church leaders attend to religious education spaces with a renewed theology that can root a more liberative experience of religious education.

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Simon Peter : Flawed But Faithful Disciple
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Simon Peter?an ordinary fisherman who heard an extraordinary call.

He left everything to follow his teacher and possessed a passion that would change the world. That’s one way to describe Peter. Here’s another: poor, uneducated, quick-tempered, and full of doubts and fears. Doesn’t even sound like the same man.

And that’s the point of Simon Peter, a new book and six-week adult Bible study by Adam Hamilton. Peter was just an ordinary guy who heard and followed God’s extraordinary call. Discover how you, too, have special gifts, talents, and abilities that God can use to make a difference today. In addition to the Leader Guide and DVD components for adult studies, corresponding youth and children’s resources, sold separately, can be used to create a churchwide study.

Chapters Include:

The Call of the Fisherman
Walking with Jesus in the Storm
Bedrock or Stumbling Block?
“I Will Not Deny You”
From Cowardice to Courage
The Rest of the Story

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Parables Leader Guide (Teacher’s Guide)
$15.99

Read the stories of Jesus in a new light.

The Leader Guide contains discussion questions and session plans for a six-week study of Parables: Putting Jesus’s Stories in Their Place, by Josh Scott. It includes opening and closing prayers, optional activities, and session goals for each week and is designed to be used with the book and DVD. When Jesus taught in parables, he was doing more than telling simple morality tales. His stories were grounded in the world in which he lived and his vision of the Kingdom of God. This book explores six parables that give us a window into Jesus’s message and movement, and, once they are heard in their own context, ask what they might mean for us today. Parables include: the New Wine and Wineskins, the Mustard Seed, the Leaven, the Wedding Party, the Workers in the Vineyard, and the Wicked Tenants. Other components for the study include the book, Parables: Putting Jesus’s Stories in Their Place, and teaching video are available.

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Parables : Putting Jesus’s Stories In Their Place
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Read the stories of Jesus in a new light.

When Jesus taught in parables, he was doing more than telling simple morality tales. His stories were grounded in the world in which he lived and his vision of the Kingdom of God. This book explores six parables that give us a window into Jesus’s message and movement, and, once they are heard in their own context, ask what they might mean for us today. Parables include: the New Wine and Wineskins, the Mustard Seed, the Leaven, the Wedding Party, the Workers in the Vineyard, and the Wicked Tenants. Other components for the study include a leader guide and teaching video are available.

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Relational Spirituality : A Psychological-Theological Paradigm For Transfor
$40.00

As our society becomes more socially fragmented, many Christians feel disconnected and struggle to grow spiritually. Common models of spiritual transformation are proving inadequate to address “the sanctification gap.” In recent decades, however, a new paradigm of human and spiritual development has been emerging from multiple fields. It’s supported by a critical mass of evidence, all pointing to what psychologists Todd W. Hall and M. Elizabeth Lewis Hall call a relational revolution.

In Relational Spirituality, Hall and Hall present a definitive model of spiritual transformation based on a relational paradigm. At its heart is the truth that human beings are fundamentally relational-we develop, heal, and grow through relationships. While many sanctification models are fragmented, individualistic, and lack a clear process for change, the relational paradigm paints a coherent picture of both process and goal, supported by both ancient wisdom and cutting-edge research. Integrating insights from psychology and theology, this book lays out the basis for relational spiritual transformation and how it works practically in the context of relationships and community.

Relational Spirituality draws together themes such as trinitarian theology, historical and biblical perspectives on the imago Dei, relational knowledge, attachment patterns, and interpersonal neurobiology into a broad synthesis that will stimulate further dialogue across a variety of fields. Highlighting key characteristics of spiritual communities that foster transformation, Hall and Hall equip spiritual leaders and practitioners to more effectively facilitate spiritual growth for themselves and those they serve.

Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS) Books explore how Christianity relates to mental health and behavioral sciences including psychology, counseling, social work, and marriage and family therapy in order to equip Christian clinicians to support the well-being of their clients.

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Sexuality And Sex Therapy Second Edition
$64.99

A Comprehensive Survey of Human Sexuality from a Christian Perspective

The field of human sexuality is one of ever-increasing complexity, particularly for Christian therapists and psychologists seeking to be faithful to Scripture, informed by science, and sensitive to culture. In Sexuality and Sex Therapy, Mark Yarhouse and Erica Tan offer a survey and appraisal of this field from a Christian perspective, grounding sex therapy in the biblical affirmation of physicality and the redemptive purposes of human life.

This second edition:

*Integrates the latest research with a Christian worldview as the authors explore sexual dysfunctions as well as various clinical issues and treatments,

*Updates key research findings in each chapter, and

*Addresses more recent societal trends related to gender identity, non-normative sexualities, digital and social media, and other areas of interest.

Not only have Yarhouse and Tan written a standard resource for Christian therapists and counselors, but they also challenge the church to talk more honestly and openly about the blessing of human sexuality.

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Half Empty : An Interpretive Guide To Ecclesiastes
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Widely regarded as pessimistic in tone, the book of Ecclesiastes presents unique difficulties for preaching and teaching. Ecclesiastes seems to declare that no matter what a person does, in the end life is as fleeting and meaningless as vapor. What edifying value could this book have for parishioners and students? Wendell Bowes, in Half Empty, expertly answers this question. In this interpretive guide,

Dr. Bowes demonstrates how effectively the message of Ecclesiastes complements the optimism of wisdom books such as Proverbs by questioning that optimism and underlining what is most important in life.

Like its companion volume, Half Full, on Proverbs, Half Empty includes sermon starters, presentation ideas, sermon title suggestions, and a substantial reference list.

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Half Full : An Interpretive Guide To Proverbs
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Considered one of the more challenging books of the Bible for preachers and teachers, the book of Proverbs offers an optimistic view of life. If readers follow the advice of the sages preserved in this book, they are promised success and happiness. Getting at the many and varied nuggets of wisdom in Proverbs and effectively conveying them to others may seem daunting, but in Half Full, Wendell Bowes provides the essential tools for pastors and teachers who want to share the remarkable and encouraging treasures of this biblical book with their parishioners and students.

Like its companion volume, Half Empty, on Ecclesiastes, Half Full includes sermon starters, presentation ideas, sermon title suggestions, and a substantial reference list.

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Story Of Reality Study Guide Plus Streaming Video (Student/Study Guide)
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Study the narrative backbone of the Christian story and how all the plotlines of that story are resolved in the end.

Biblical Christianity is more than just another private religious view. It’s more than just a personal relationship with God or a source of moral teaching. Christianity is a picture of reality. It explains why the world is the way it is. When the pieces of this puzzle are properly assembled, we see the big picture clearly.

This six-session, video-based study guide (DVD/streaming video sold separately)–based on the theological observations of his book, The Story of Reality–Gregory Koukl guides you and your group through the narrative arc of reality. Throughout this experience, you’ll learn:

*The vital answer to the question: What is Christianity?
*The five basic elements forming the plotline of the entire Christian story.
*How the Christian story explains why there’s evil in the world.
*The precise reason why Jesus is the only way of salvation.
*Why biblical faith is not a leap of wishful thinking.
*Reasons why the story’s record of the life and resurrection of Jesus is reliable.
*How the biblical view of reality is the best explanation for the way things are.

This video-based study is designed to be experienced in a group setting or any small gathering and includes outlines of the video teachings, reflections, self-assessment exercises, discussion questions, and other activities to help you understand the concepts and put them into practice.

Participants in this course will come away with a more grounded understanding of biblical reality and a greater appreciation for the Christian tradition.

This study guide has everything you need for a full personal or group experience.

*The study guide itself–with thoughtful introductions, questions for personal reflection and application, and discussion questions for leading a group or team.

*An individual access code to stream all video sessions online. (You don’t need to buy a DVD!)

Sessions and video run times:

1 – Introduction: Reality (21 min)
2 – Part One: God (23 min)
3 – Part Two: Man (30 min)
4 – Part Three: Jesus (19 min)
5 – Part Four: Cross (23 min)
6 – Part Five: Resurrection (20 min)

Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after [insert 5 years after OSD]. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. V

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