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Simon Peter : Flawed But Faithful Disciple
$18.99

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)
$24.99

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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Saving Truth Study Guide Plus Streaming Video (Student/Study Guide)
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How Christians can guard their own minds against the lies that surround us and defend truth and clarity to a world that rejects both.

By accurately describing the Culture of Confusion, the rise of the “post-truth” mindset, and how it has affected our society, author Abdu Murray will awaken you and your group to the plight we find ourselves in and challenge Christians to steer away from contributing to such a culture by instead finding hope in the clarity that Christ offers.

In this eight-session, video-based study (DVD/streaming video sold separately) is designed to take you deeper into the topic of meaning and clarity through personal reflection and Scripture engagement and will:

*Help you understand the post-truth mindset and how it infects and affects us all.

*Equip you with facts and knowledge about the various areas of life where we are steeped in a post-truth mindset and losing our bearings as a culture, specifically: our freedom, our humanity, our sexuality, faith and science, and religious pluralism.

*Explain how the message of Jesus can answer our deepest questions, and how the actions of Jesus can bring truth and clarity to a post-truth culture desperately in need of objective, biblical truth.

Increasingly, Western culture embraces confusion as a virtue and decries certainty as a sin. Those who are confused about morality are progressive pioneers. Those who are confused about spirituality are praised as tolerant. And those who express certainty about any of these issues are seen as bigoted, oppressive, or intolerant.

For individuals or groups who feel like they’re enmeshed in the culture of confusion, the Saving Truth Study Guide sheds light on the way to see through the fog that surrounds us–by seeing Jesus and his message as the fixed point of reference that we so desperately need.

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 – The Blossoming of the Culture of Confusion (19 min)
2 – Confusion and the Church: Seductions of a Post-Truth Mindset (22 min)
3 – Confusion’s Consequences – Getting Freedom Wrong (18 min)
4 – Clarity about Freedom (19 min)
5 – Clarity about Human Dignity (22 mi

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Gathered For Good
$17.99

We live in a season when church attendance is still building back to what it was before the pandemic. Many Christians have been separated from their church communities. How do we resume and re-prioritize church life and join back together? Why do we even need to-especially when online church fits so neatly around our schedules? Gathered for Good addresses this felt need with empathy and authority and encourage believers to commit to their local church community as a way to deepen their spiritual growth and invest in treasure that will last.

Jonathan Griffiths offers a path that calls Christians to “gather.” As believers, Jonathan reminds us that God’s design for our lives is to gather to serve, to give, to commit, and several other reasons that are discussed powerfully. But above all, God’s gift to his people is that gathering is for our own good.

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Lest We Drift
$22.99

How do we keep from drifting away from what makes us who we are? How do we even know we’re drifting?

In this provocative new book, Jared C. Wilson discusses the potentials and problems with evangelical departures from gospel-centrality. In a variety of ways, on both “the left” and “the right,” Wilson outlines these threats from angles sometimes imperceptible at first glance.

As you read Lest We Drift, you will recognize the signs of drift in the faith and teaching, and learn to navigate the five particular dangers prevalent in the church today:

*persecution complex
*spiritual dryness
*superficial faith
*attractional pragmatism
*cultural legalism

With biblical wisdom and cultural insight, this book will help you identify these potential hazards in your own Christian life and church; becoming better alert to the need to “pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it” (Heb. 2:1).

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Heaven Bible Study Book With Video Access (Student/Study Guide)
$36.65

Heaven. Who goes there? Where is it? What will we do there? Questions like these arise when we consider an eternal future beyond this physical life. How can we know the truth about what comes next?

In this 7-session video-based study, Jennifer Rothschild explores the subject of Heaven from a biblical perspective. She will separate what’s true about Heaven from what’s based on legend, media depictions, and hopeful guesses. As you walk through the study, you’ll not only gain a deeper understanding of what God has prepared for His children, but also learn how to live with confidence today as you look forward to the glorious unending that awaits. Don’t just wonder about Heaven-embrace it with a faith that turns anticipation into excitement and peace.

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

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

*Leader helps to guide questions and discussions within small groups

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*Session 1: Introduction: Getting the Scoop on Heaven (20:47)-From the opening illustration, Jennifer piques our interest and welcomes us to this Bible study of Heaven. In this first teaching video, she provides an overview of the study and a working definition of Heaven as she sets the stage for all that’s to come.

*Session 2: Living an 8:18 Life (28:48)-In Session 2, Jennifer reviews the Neapolitan ice cream illustration that gives us a fun framework for how Heaven is understood throughout Scripture. She then unpacks Romans 8:18 to discuss how we should view our suffering in this life in light of the glory we will experience in Heaven.

*Session 3: Numbering Our Days (30:41)-Jennifer starts off the Session 3 video teaching reminding us of the truth that we are made for more than longevity, we are made for eternity. She then walks us through Psalm 90 giving us three principles and a prayer that define how to live with that truth in mind.

*Session 4: Getting Ready to Rise (26:51)-Session 4 video teaching centers on 1 Corinthians 15:51-53. Jennifer will share three “Listen Willis!” points that focus our attention on the victorious truth that when Christ returns, all believers will rise to meet Him with new, glorious, resurrected bodies.

*Session 5: Making Jesus the Treasure of Heaven (24:02)-In Session 5, Jennifer shares that what most of us long for about Heaven is the fulfillment of what we’re mis

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Lay Leadership : For The Care Of Souls
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Inviting others into God’s good work

*Learn how to empower laity in leadership
*Understand a theology of leadership
*Gain practical wisdom for your own context

The church is ordered so that good can run wild. God appoints leaders to commission the laity in the church’s ministry and mission. Pastors and ministry leaders serve and organize the church in such a way that people in their care can pursue their unique gifts.

In Lay Leadership: For the Care of Souls, Aaron Perry empowers pastors to empower laity in leadership. Perry helps leaders recognize the challenges and pursue the opportunities in sharing vision, inviting participation, delegating roles and responsibilities, and equipping people for sustained ministry. With theological structure and practical wisdom, Perry provides a foundational theology of the laity and specific actions for leaders to apply in their own context.

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Perfectly Flawed Womens Bible Study Participants Workbook (Student/Study Guide)
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We are all flawed, but God can turn those weaknesses into strengths.

The apostle Peter’s passion and imperfections make him one of the Bible’s most loved and relatable people. Even when Peter gave up, gave in, and gave out, Jesus was there for him. Join Lisa Toney as she follows Peter through his time with Jesus, from the beginning of Jesus’s ministry to the Resurrection and through Pentecost, when Peter begins to live into his call. Along the way, discover the raw honesty of a man who veered from staunch devotion to moments of doubt, mirroring our own human struggles.

In the six-week Bible study Perfectly Flawed, we see that there is an unparalleled power Jesus gives that can only be found in our weakness. We discover the strength of Jesus that is available to each of us. Learn to persevere in your faith, live confidently, and boldly step into God’s purpose for you. See how Peter’s story is an invitation to embrace imperfection, find strength in the relentless grace of God, and discover how each one of us is perfectly flawed but still deeply loved by God.

The participant workbook includes five daily readings for each week, combining the study of Scripture with personal reflection, application, and prayer.

Other components for the Bible study include a Leader Guide and teaching video available on DVD.

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Safe Church : How To Guard Against Sexism And Abuse In Christian Communitie
$66.65

If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that by and large the church has failed women. From sexual abuse scandals involving high-profile pastors, to decades-long systemic cover-ups of sexual harassment and mistreatment, to harmful theology that has driven women to leave the church and find community elsewhere, it’s clear that something is broken. If we want to fix it, it’s time we start listening.

Drawing on new, firsthand research and in-depth interviews, Safe Church allows women to voice the pain they have suffered at the hands of insecure leaders who were often unaware of how their words, actions, and attitudes were harming their sisters in Christ. With practical advice on how to create more equity and less sexism and abuse in the church, this honest look at how misogyny masquerades as biblical truth is a vital resource for pastors, church leaders, and anyone who wants to make a meaningful difference in their own Christian community.

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Comfort In The Ashes
$26.00

Navigating Trauma in the Church

It’s time for church leaders and believers to stop offering prettily packaged responses from a safe distance. It’s time for us to sit in the ashes with the hurting, our Sunday clothes covered in dirt and grime, our faces lined with tears. Trauma brings people to the ash heap, so that is where the church needs to go.

The church should serve as a refuge for people in pain. And yet, we often end up unintentionally causing more hurt to trauma survivors. Theological platitudes and positive thinking aren’t simply dismissive to those who suffer, but they inevitably retraumatize the wounded. Does the Bible have anything practical to offer for church leaders as they engage the pain in their congregations?

Biblical scholar Michelle Keener shows us that the book of Job provides embodied and practical answers for the church today. In this incredible tool for ministry leaders and trauma survivors alike, Keener offers:

*deep wisdom at the intersection of trauma theory and the book of Job for Christian communities

*reflection questions for ministry practitioners and those walking alongside those who have experienced trauma

*engagement with the idea of a shattered worldview and how to overcome the effects of that experience.

Comfort in the Ashes helps leaders navigate their own trauma and gives practical guidance for supporting others whose worlds are falling apart. God meets us in our ashes and our pain. It’s time for the church to do the same.

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Know Why You Believe Includes Free Streaming Video
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The Christian life depends upon faith, and there are good reasons for that faith. In Know Why You Believe, professor and author K. Scott Oliphint answers the “why” questions both Christians and non-Christians often ask, laying out a simple and convincing case for the core teachings of Christianity:

*Why Believe in the Bible?
*Why Believe in Jesus?
*Why Believe in Miracles?
*Why Believe in Salvation?
*Why Believe in God Despite the Evil in the World?
*And more!

As part of the KNOW series, Know Why You Believe is designed for personal study or classroom use, and for small groups and Sunday schools wanting to better understand the traditional defenses of Christian beliefs.

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

*Includes 12 streaming video sessions that cover a foundational teaching and includes responses to common objections, reflection questions to prompt further consideration, and suggested readings for readers wanting to dig deeper.

*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 (23 min)
2 – Why Believe in the Bible? (25 min)
3 – Why Believe in God? (24 min)
4 – Why Believe in Jesus? (24 min)
5 – Why Believe in Miracles? (24 min)
6 – Why Believe in the Resurrection? (24 min)
7 – Why Believe in Salvation? (23 min)
8 – Why Believe in Life After Death? (24 min)
9 – Why Believe in God in the Face of Modern Science? (23 min)
10 – Why Believe in God Despite the Evil in the World? (23 min)
11 – Why Believe in Christianity Alone? (23 min)
12 – Conclusion (24 min)

Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after January 14, 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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Know The Creeds And Councils Includes Free Streaming Video
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In every generation, the Christian church must interpret and restate its bedrock beliefs, answering the challenges and concerns of the day. This accessible overview walks readers through centuries of creeds, councils, catechisms, and confessions–not with a dry focus on dates and places, but with an emphasis on the living tradition of Christian belief and why it matters for our lives today.

As a part of the KNOW series, Know the Creeds and Councils is designed for personal study or classroom use, but also for small groups and Sunday schools wanting to more deeply understand the foundations of the faith.

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

*Includes individual access to 15 streaming video sessions that cover a key statement of faith along with a discussion of its historical context, a simple explanation of the statement’s content and key points, reflections on contemporary and ongoing relevance, and discussion questions.

*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 (13 min)

2 – Apostles’ Creed (20 min)

3 – Council of Nicaea and the Nicene Creed (23 min)

4 – Councils of Ephesus (22 min)

5 – Council of Chalcedon (16 min)

6 – Athanasian Creed (18 min)

7 – Councils of Constantinople (15 min)

8 – Councils of Carthage and Orange (19 min)

9 – Council of Trent (19 min)

10 – Heidelberg Catechism (17 min)

11 – Thirty-nine Articles of Religion (17 min)

12 – Westminster Confession of Faith (13 min)

13 – Second Vatican Council (15 min)

14 – Modern Confessions: Lausanne Covenant and Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy (22 min)

15 – Conclusion (8 min)

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Know How We Got Our Bible Includes Free Streaming Video
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The easy accessibility of the Bible in most of the world’s major languages can obscure a dramatic and sometimes unexpected story. In Know How We Got Our Bible, scholars Ryan Reeves and Charles Hill trace the history of the Bible from its beginnings to the present day, highlighting key figures and demonstrating overall the reliability of Scripture.

Reeves and Hill begin with the writing of the Bible’s books (including authorship and dating), move into the formation of the Old and New Testaments (including early transmission and the development of the canon), and conclude with several chapters on Bible translation from the Latin Vulgate to the ongoing work of translation around the world today.

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

*Written simply and focused on the overarching story of how the Bible came to us today, Know How We Got Our Bible is an excellent introduction for formal students and lay learners alike. Chapters end with reflection questions and recommended reading for further study.

*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 (23 min)
2 – The Old Testament (21 min)
3 – The Septuagint and the Apocrypha (19 min)
4 – The New Testament (28 min)
5 – The Earliest Christians (23 min)
6 – The Vulgate (22 min)
7 – The Medieval Bible (30 min)
8 – The Renegade Bible of John Wycliffe (21 min)
9 – The Bible and the Reformation (27 min)
10 – The Protestant Bible in English (26 min)
11 – The King James Bible (26 min)
12 – The Modern Bible Movements (27 min)
13 – The Bible Today – and Tomorrow (34 min)

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Wine In The Word Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video
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Why should you watch a video Bible study about wine in the Bible? What role might wine have in the life of a Christian, or even in the life of the church? As Christians, aren’t we committed to truly spiritual things, building up the body of Christ and seeing the Kingdom of God coming down to earth? Surely wine doesn’t have anything to do with that. Doesn’t the apostle Paul even remind us that the kingdom of God is not about eating and drinking but about spiritual things such as righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit (Rom. 14:17)?

Does it surprise you that Jesus’ first miracle was turning water into wine? He miracled forth such an abundance of really high-end, high quality wine at a Jewish peasant wedding feast that the sommelier at the party was astounded. Did you know that Jesus drank four cups of wine when he celebrated the Passover meal with his disciples? He was known to hang out with the rough-and-ready of society, enjoying wine with saints and sinners alike. He surely did not fit into the spiritual vision of his own people and offended the religious status quo seemingly wherever he went.

Do you feel uncomfortable with the idea that wine is a spiritual gift? Perhaps you feel slightly sinful for indulging in a glass of wine or overly afraid that wine might be the devil’s tool of temptation. And we’ve all seen the abuses that can happen with alcohol. But, whatever your own personal background might be, these beautiful and mysterious worlds of wine and the Christian faith should have never been severed from one another. They belong together ever since Noah planted his first vineyard close to Mount Ararat. Though Noah was also the first person in the Bible to get drunk, his vocation as a vintner set the stage for wine to become the most talked about food in the Bible.

In this six-session video Bible study, scholar and author Gisela H. Kreglinger and pastor and author Randy Frazee will help you discover how wine and the Christian life fit together. They will help you learn about how we can reclaim wine as a gift from God. They will introduce you to wine as a spiritual gift. God gave the overflowing cup of wine to bless us, to bring us joy, and to help us draw near to him. This Bible study will inspire you to experience more fully one of God’s earthly gifts and help you to commune more deeply with the Creator of all good things.

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All Together Sunday School Book 3
$29.99

When You Have Kids of All Ages in One Room

Introducing a brand-new lesson series for when you have kids from preschool through 5th grade all together in one room! These Bible lessons, geared for ages 4-12, work any time you have kids of all ages all together! They’re so easy to pick up and teach because they have…

Simple supplies–things you likely have on hand at home or at church.
Digital copies! Book includes an access code to online digital lesson files, making it easy to share with other teachers.

All Together Sunday School (TM), Book Three delivers a fresh way to help kids hear from God through his Word! In each lesson, kids explore a key Bible verse’s meaning (like Numbers 6:24-26; 1 Samuel 2:2; and John 11:25), learn its Bible story context, and practice living its message in their everyday lives. Every lesson is interactive and Bible-rich, guaranteeing that kids walk away with Bible truths that go from their heads to their hearts!

Featuring an intentional mix of Old Testament and New Testament lessons, All Together Sunday School, Book Three includes lessons on the Christmas story, God’s forgiveness, the rejoicing of God’s goodness in Psalm 118:24, the promise of the gift of eternal life found in John 11:25, and more key Bible content.

During every lesson, kids will do all these things together–each activity is purposefully designed to reinforce the Bible point for lasting impact and to help kids build strong relationships with God and each other:

*Play. Fun games introduce the Bible point and get kids working together.

*Decide. Everyone is important to God, so kids get to decide which special jobs they want to do during the lesson–it gives them purpose and keeps them engaged.

*Talk. Kids pair up and talk about how they’re feeling as they prepare for prayer time.

*Pray. Now’s their chance to talk to God and tell him how they’re feeling during this interactive and inventive group prayer time.

*Discover Bible truths. Now that kids feel comfortable with one another, it’s time to dig into God’s Word and explore key Bible verses in context.

*Wonder. Kids get to move around and experience activities that help them apply the Bible truths they just learned to their lives.

*Review. Time to wrap things up before everyone leaves. Kids interact with the Bible verse in creative ways that help the Bible point stick for a lifetime.

Every lesson is designed to last about an hour and is flexible enough to work for more o

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Both And Ministry
$15.99

Gospel workers are called to be both/and people:

*both patient and urgent,
*both confident and humble,
*both dependent on God and committed to hard work,
*both theologically driven and practically wise, and more.

Often, these requirements feel as though they’re in tension. But this book shows that rather than leaning one way or the other, or seeking to strike a balance, authentic gospel ministry is found in pursuing both/and. To settle for less puts ourselves and our churches in danger.

Gary Millar has been involved in training hundreds of gospel workers at Queensland Theological College. Pointing to Christ as our supreme example, he helps readers to reflect on and refine their own ministry practice in a range of different areas-while also enjoying God’s grace where they fall short.

As you look at all things through the lens of the gospel, you’ll increasingly become the fully-formed follower of Jesus and servant of his church that you have been called to be.

Ideal for church staff and lay leaders, students preparing for ministry, and ministry apprentices and interns, as well as for any Christian who is heavily involved in their local church.

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Your Story Has A Villain Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video
$21.99

Each day, the villain in your story cunningly plots to destroy every part of your life. Your marriage, your friendships, and your faith are just some of the things that Satan is out to ravage. However, in Ephesians 6:10-20, the apostle Paul shows how you can resist him.

In this five-session video Bible study, bestselling author and pastor Jonathan “JP” Pokluda helps you understand the nature of your Enemy and how he plots against you. You will discover how to put on the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, shoes of the gospel of peace, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, and pick up the sword of the Spirit to fight back against him. All these pieces of the armor of God will enable you to not only take a stand against Satan, the villain in your story, but also to gain the victory over him.

This study guide includes:

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

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Promise And Power Of Easter Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video: Remembe
$21.99

Easter is so much more than a holiday.

Easter isn’t just a date on the calendar; it’s the most significant event in human history. It’s the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead, and His victory over everything that holds us back in our earthly lives. It’s the day we focus on the promise and power of Jesus and draw closer to Him.

Join Christine Caine and Lisa Harper in a transformative study that goes beyond tradition. Walk with them through four weeks of the Lenten season taking in the details of Jesus’ life, the agony of His death, and the overwhelming joy of His resurrection.

Relive His steps with a heart full of hope. See it all with eyes of faith. You’ll be ready to celebrate Easter in more ways than you ever have and be inspired to share the joy only Jesus could make possible.

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Rough Waters Ahead
$11.99

Drama, relationships, insecurities, gender confusion, and moral dilemmas…navigating the turbulent adolescent years can be tough!

Inside this book are practical ways to handle the social, emotional, and spiritual pressures unique to the preteen and teen years.

Navigate the rough waters of adolescence with talks about:

-Sexual identity
-Insecurities
-Dealing with drama
-Developing a moral compass
-Adolescent brain science

Each chapter ends with a thought-provoking prompt for discussion or journaling. These prompts open the opportunity for honest talks in a small group, youth group, or mentorship settings. It offers a lifeline of hope for the adolescent who truly wants some guidance from God’s Word.

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Message Of Jesus (Large Type)
$20.99

A fresh encounter with the words of Jesus.

More than 3 billion people claim to follow Jesus. But aside from a few verses, how many actually know what he taught? In fact, much of what people think Jesus taught, he never said. In this six-week study, pastor and best-selling author Adam Hamilton explores six of the most important themes in Jesus’s teachings, why they matter, and how they speak to us today. The book will explore Jesus’s preaching on the Kingdom of God, the Sermon on the Mount, the parables, the “I am” sayings in John, and more. Jesus’s message is not only life-changing, but world-changing. Join Adam Hamilton in studying The Message of Jesus: Words That Changed the World. Other components for the study include a leader guide, teaching videos, and sermons and worship.

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Message Of Jesus Leader Guide (Teacher’s Guide)
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A fresh encounter with the words of Jesus.

This Leader Guide contains everything needed to facilitate a 6-week study on The Message of Jesus, by Adam Hamilton. Helps include opening prayers, summaries, discussion questions and more. More than 3 billion people claim to follow Jesus. But aside from a few verses, how many actually know what he taught? In fact, much of what people think Jesus taught, he never said. In this six-week study, pastor and best-selling author Adam Hamilton explores six of the most important themes in Jesus’s teachings, why they matter, and how they speak to us today. The book will explore Jesus’s preaching on the Kingdom of God, the Sermon on the Mount, the parables, the “I am” sayings in John, and more. Jesus’s message is not only life-changing, but world-changing. Join Adam Hamilton in studying The Message of Jesus: Words That Changed the World. Other components for the study include a leader guide, and teaching video are available.

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Final Days : A Lenten Journey Through The Gospels
$17.99

This Lent ponder the themes of justice, poverty, freedom, and love. The four New Testament Gospels aren’t the same story, but they offer the same Resurrection hope. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John devote most of their story detailing Jesus’ last week in Jerusalem, all highlighting Jesus’ triumphant entry into the city, the suffering and humiliation of the cross, and the empty tomb come Sunday morning, but the stories they tell aren’t quite the same. Each Gospel offers a different lens through which we understand Jesus’ Passion. One portrait reveals Jesus to be in control, while another emphasizes his suffering. In one story Jesus offers hope to the thief on the cross, and in another Jesus only receives derision. These different perspectives aren’t a reason to dismiss the Gospels; rather the reveal an abundant, diverse, and complementary picture of God’s work in the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Other components for the study include a leader guide, and teaching video are available.

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Skills For Safeguarding
$49.99

The Only Textbook on Safeguarding for Faith-Based Ministries and Seminaries

Christians are called to care for the vulnerable, but churches have not always led the way in becoming places safe from abuse. Increasingly, organizations and churches are recognizing the importance of the field of safeguarding: training and equipping people to prevent abuse, act when abuse happens, and promote healing for survivors.

Lisa Compton and Taylor Patterson have edited the first textbook on safeguarding designed specifically for faith-based ministries and seminaries. In Skills for Safeguarding, experts from universities around the world have contributed on topics in their areas of expertise. This book:

*provides an understanding of trauma and abuse from a Christian integration perspective;
*gives insight into perpetrator dynamics and systems that enable abuse;
*teaches skills necessary to interact with victims and their families;
*includes questions for self-reflection and discussion; and more.

Safeguarders can be individuals hired by the church in a vocational role, but they can also be pastors and other church leaders, laypeople, mental health professionals, and anyone who desires to promote a safe environment. Ideally, every adult in the church should recognize their responsibility to safeguard and seek to grow in skills to better serve abuse survivors and cultivate a culture that protects the vulnerable. This book provides the essential starting place.

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Christian Counselors Manual
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The Christian Counselor’s Manual is a companion and sequel to Dr. Jay Adams’ influential Competent to Counsel, which first laid out a vision of “nouthetic” counseling–a strictly biblical approach to behavioral counseling and therapy.

This practical guide takes the approach of nouthetic counseling introduced in the earlier volume and applies it to a wide range of issues, topics, and techniques in counseling, including:

*Who is qualified to be a counselor?
*How can counselees change?
*How does the Holy Spirit work?
*What role does hope play in therapy?
*What is the function of language in a counseling session?
*How do we ask the right questions?
*What often lies behind depression?
*How do we deal with anger?
*What is schizophrenia?

These and hundreds more questions are answered and explained from a biblical perspective in this comprehensive resource.

A full set of indexes, a detailed table of contents, and a full complement of diagrams and forms make this a classic reference book for biblical counseling.

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Sanctuary For Lent 2025 Pkg Of 10
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A Convenient and Affordable Lenten devotional for the entire church.

The Sanctuary for Lent 2025 contains brief readings for each day in Lent, from Ash Wednesday through Easter Day, including a suggested Scripture, a short devotion, and a short prayer or practice-all based on the Revised Common Lectionary. This annual favorite helps readers faithfully journey through Lent as they prepare to experience the joy of the Resurrection. Along with being a great congregational resource, it is an excellent gift for family, friends, and those your congregation connects with through outreach.

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Theology And Catholic Higher Education
$30.00

“Our problem in Catholic higher education is bigger than the collapse of ecclesial credibility, bigger than the behavior of the bishops, bigger than the waning interest in theological studies, and bigger than politics.” Massimo Faggioli

Many Catholic universities in the United States have put their Catholic mission at risk by either ceding to secular neoliberal values or by doubling down on reactionary Catholic tribalism. Student enrollment declines as some schools market themselves no differently than secular colleges. Other, conversely, neo-traditionalist Catholic colleges ally themselves with regressive elements of the Church. Both trends, Faggioli says, reflect a dismantling of Vatican II’s vision for Catholic education.

Scrutinizing this crisis in detail, Massimo Faggioli reviews the snowballing changes in Catholic higher education, advocating for a renewed incarnational and sacramental Catholic educational philosophy that rejects accommodation to secular technocracy as well as Catholic tribalism in order to embody the inclusive, socially conscious values of the Catholic tradition as expressed in the theology of Vatican II.

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Habits Of Hope
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In the world of education, disorientation and uncertainty has been increasing for several decades, with the Covid-19 pandemic only exacerbating preexisting challenges. Christians called to academic vocations need authentic hope to sustain them in their work-and they need to be able to share that hope with a weary world.

Habits of Hope explores a Christian understanding of hope and how it applies to the work of educators, administrators, scholars, and others in academia. Essays by master practitioners focus on six key educational practices and describe how these practices can cultivate hope within educators as well as among their students and everyone they serve:

*integration
*conversation
*diversity
*reading
*writing
*teaching

Contributors include Hans Boersma; Kimberly Battle-Walters Denu; Kevin G. Grove, CSC; Cherie Harder; Jon S. Kulaga; Philip Graham Ryken; David I. Smith; and Jessica Hooten Wilson.

Christian hope, these thinkers are convinced, has two fundamental characteristics: it’s tied inextricably to the world to come, inaugurated by the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ; and it’s active in its very nature. Habits of Hope combines theology and practical application to help educators find hope and infuse it throughout every area of their work.

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Habits Of Hope
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In the world of education, disorientation and uncertainty has been increasing for several decades, with the Covid-19 pandemic only exacerbating preexisting challenges. Christians called to academic vocations need authentic hope to sustain them in their work-and they need to be able to share that hope with a weary world.

Habits of Hope explores a Christian understanding of hope and how it applies to the work of educators, administrators, scholars, and others in academia. Essays by master practitioners focus on six key educational practices and describe how these practices can cultivate hope within educators as well as among their students and everyone they serve:

*integration
*conversation
*diversity
*reading
*writing
*teaching

Contributors include Hans Boersma; Kimberly Battle-Walters Denu; Kevin G. Grove, CSC; Cherie Harder; Jon S. Kulaga; Philip Graham Ryken; David I. Smith; and Jessica Hooten Wilson.

Christian hope, these thinkers are convinced, has two fundamental characteristics: it’s tied inextricably to the world to come, inaugurated by the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ; and it’s active in its very nature. Habits of Hope combines theology and practical application to help educators find hope and infuse it throughout every area of their work.

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Healing Leadership Trauma
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Countless books are designed to help leaders to become better leaders. But most resources neglect the underlying emotional struggles of both emerging and established leaders, who are often isolated and suffering in silence.

Leadership professor Nicholas Rowe and counselor Sheila Wise Rowe offer their expertise in helping leaders process painful and traumatic experiences. Trauma contributes to how we lead others in either empowering or dysfunctional ways. Understanding how these experiences formed us is the beginning of the path to healing.

Woven throughout each chapter are five themes-invitation, attachment, remembrance, healing, and reconnection. Healing Leadership Trauma lays out the emotional challenges of leadership and offers encouragement, prayer, and therapeutic tools to help leaders face their pain and begin to heal.

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Scripting A Sermon
$28.00

Scripting a Sermon approaches common challenges for crafting sermons looking toward the essential components of filmmaking to help preachers create more potent sermons.

In this third volume in the “Preaching and…” series, Shauna K. Hannan and Gael Chandler combine their expertise to focus on the convergences between the crafts of homiletics and filmmaking. Looking to enliven the preached word, this book draws attention to the ways in which the sermon is set up to captivate the audience. For example, sermon openings, which are frequently disconnected from the sermon’s overall point or needlessly long, are explored through the techniques of filmmakers who use opening shots to introduce the narrative. Readers will be enlightened to how filmmakers use these openings to set the tone of the film, involve the audience in the characters’ story, and establish expectations for what the audience will encounter throughout the film. Hannan and Chandler give detailed and practical advice on specific aspects of this and other processes that preachers could use to craft far more effective sermons. Other chapters cover building scenes and characters, being a good editor of your work, and crafting effective sermon endings.

Equipped with the wisdom of the best filmmakers, skilled preachers will gain greater insight into powerful methods for captivating hearers and impacting our world.

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

Do you feel stuck?

So many of us live stuck. Stuck in trying to seem perfect. Stuck in sadness. Stuck feeling numb. Stuck pursuing more stuff to make us happy. Stuck in something we can’t even name. These stuck places often go unattended inside of us and they are shaping our lives more than we would like to think.

In Stuck, a seven-session video Bible study, Bible teacher Jennie Allen explores where we are stuck and why:

*We are stuck in anger because we aren’t trusting God to defend us.
*We are stuck in discontentment because we are looking to the wrong things for fulfillment.
*We are stuck in worry because we have made something other than God our idol.
*We are stuck doing too much because we don’t know our real purpose.
*We are stuck in sadness because we have wrong expectations.

Through deep Bible study and practical exercises, Jennie shows us how we’ve been trying to fix this stuck feeling with everything but God. He has a plan for these spaces inside of us, the places we feel broken, but we have to go to Him. Stuck is a journey to take an honest look at the fight going on inside, leading us to the God who has a plan to restore us. Our stuck places are the very places that make us ache for God, and we find Him waiting there for us with hope and freedom.

The Stuck Study Guide uses projects, stories, and Bible study to engage the mind and heart.

Sessions and video run times:

1. stuck (8:00)
2. broken (7:00)
3. mad (5:30)
4. discontent (8:00)
5. scared (9:00)
6. overwhelmed (8:00)
7. sad (8:30)
8. unstuck (7:30)

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Coming Golden Age Bible Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$16.99

Most days, our peace feels elusive and our hope light years away-and it is almost impossible to set our minds on God’s coming reign. But what if the return of Jesus, the King, and His Kingdom is exactly what we need to find our peace and ground our hope today? His coming victorious reign is what gives us the strength that we need for today.

In The Coming Golden Age Bible Study Guide, which accompanies the book of the same name, trusted Bible teacher and pastor Dr. David Jeremiah unfolds the Second Coming of Christ and His millennium reign here on earth with stunning clarity while also showing how the correct interpretation of these pivotal events changes how we live in the here and now. The King is coming, and we have a part to play in this story that promises to set right all that is wrong and usher in a new golden age. The coming reign of Christ truly does impact us today.

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Esther Bible Study Book With Video Access
$22.99

A beautiful queen, her courageous cousin, a foreign land, and a murderous adversary-the book of Esther has all the elements of an epic drama. The story unfolds at a time when the people of God are split between nations with an uncertain future. While the name of God may not be mentioned in the book of Esther, its pages highlight His work among His people and foreshadow Jesus’s very ministry to us-darkness to light, mourning to celebration, death to life.

In this 7-session study, Kelly Minter invites you into the daring faith modeled by Esther and her cousin Mordecai-a faith developed over time, rooted in the goodness of God, lived out through extraordinary circumstances, and used to change the world. Although our time looks different from Esther’s, our God is just as active and faithful today, and He has called you for such a time as this.

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*Verse-by-verse Bible study of the book of Esther

*Content that explores the historical context of Esther’s day

*7 teaching videos from Kelly Minter, approximately 30-40 minutes each, available via redemption code printed in the Bible study book

*7 group sessions and 6 weeks of personal Bible study

*Beautiful full color interior to enhance your experience

Video Sessions:

*Session One: Introduction (22:47)-In this opening video, Kelly teaches on the historical and cultural context of the book of Esther. The book of Esther tells the history of God’s people after the exile, specifically those who stayed in Persia. Through the accounts of this book, we see God’s faithfulness to His people everywhere and at all times.

*Session Two: Welcome to the Empire (35:03)-Teaching through Esther 1, Kelly describes the oppressive life in the Persian empire and draws modern parallels to the spirit of empire in our world today. The realities of life in our broken world stir in us a longing for God’s kingdom, for the humble and kind nature of King Jesus.

*Session Three: God’s People in Faraway Places (39:20)-Kelly’s teaching through Esther 2-3 highlights the profound truth that God does not forget His people. He will bless His people wherever they are and use them to accomplish His will.

*Session Four: For Such a Time as This (32:52)-The events in Esther 4 highlight how God can use us in big ways to impact His kingdom. Kelly challenges us to open our eyes to what He wants to do in and through us for His glory and for the good of others.

*Session Five: In Between Two Banquets (38:49)-In this

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AI And The Church
$28.22

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, communities, and personal lives, the church stands at a critical crossroads. How should we respond to this transformative technology? What role can AI play in ministry, and what are the ethical boundaries we must respect? AI and the Church by Jason Moore tackles these questions head-on, offering church leaders a thoughtful, practical, and faith-driven roadmap.

This book provides an in-depth look at AI, from its basic concepts and history to the cutting-edge tools available today. But AI and the Church is more than just a technology guide; it’s a call to action. Moore challenges readers to see AI not as a threat, but as a tool that, when used wisely, can enhance the church’s mission in powerful ways.

Explore how AI can streamline administrative tasks, help craft sermons, and even create immersive worship experiences. At the same time, Moore addresses the ethical concerns and biblical principles that must guide the church’s approach. Whether you’re excited about AI, cautious, or even opposed to its use, this book invites you to engage with this technology thoughtfully and courageously.

With a blend of practical advice, theological reflection, and real-world examples, AI and the Church is the definitive guide for pastors and church leaders who want to lead their congregations into the future with wisdom and integrity.

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Ministering To Families In Crisis
$59.99

A Guide for Ministry Leaders to Provide Mental Health First Aid

When people encounter a crisis, they often turn to ministry leaders, who may feel unprepared to guide them. Families face a multitude of challenges, from depression and anxiety to relational conflict to trauma and abuse. Providing the right resources and tools to help church members navigate their journeys is a solid starting place for every pastor and ministry leader.

Ministering to Families in Crisis provides leaders with an essential shelf reference for supporting your community’s mental and emotional health. In each chapter, Christian leaders with unique expertise address common ministry challenges, providing evidence-based insights and practical suggestions. The book covers a full range of topics affecting families, marriages, children, and teens-including mental illness, LGBTQ+ issues, divorce, disability, poverty, racial trauma, and technology use. Contributors guide leaders on how to provide care and when to offer referrals.

Whatever members’ background or experience, the church is a spiritual family that God designed to contribute to their formation and sense of belonging. This book gives ministers the tools and encouragement they need to help family members find hope amid the storms of life.

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All Together Sunday School Book Two
$29.99

When You Have Kids of All Ages in One Room

Introducing a brand-new lesson series for when you have kids from preschool through 5th grade all together in one room! These Bible lessons, geared for ages 4-12, work any time you have kids of all ages all together! They’re so easy to pick up and teach because they have…

*Simple supplies–things you likely have on hand at home or at church.
*Digital copies! Book includes an access code to online digital lesson files, making it easy to share with other teachers.

All Together Sunday School (TM), Book 2 delivers a fresh way to help kids hear from God through his Word! In each lesson, kids explore a key Bible verse’s meaning (like Joshua 1:9; Matthew 19:26; and Jeremiah 29:11), learn its Bible story context, and practice living its message in their everyday lives. Every lesson is interactive and Bible-rich, guaranteeing that kids walk away with Bible truths that go from their heads to their hearts!

Featuring an intentional mix of Old Testament and New Testament lessons, All Together Sunday School, Book 2 includes lessons on practicing forgiveness, being courageous by knowing God is always on our side, understanding grace in weakness, responding to the ultimate sacrifice, and other key Bible content.

During every lesson, kids will do all these things together–each activity is purposefully designed to reinforce the Bible point for lasting impact and to help kids build strong relationships with God and each other:

*Play. Fun games introduce the Bible point and get kids working together.

*Decide. Everyone is important to God, so kids get to decide which special job they want to do during the lesson–it gives them purpose and keeps them engaged.

*Talk. Kids pair up and talk about how they’re feeling as they prepare for prayer time.

*Pray. Now’s their chance to talk to God and tell him how they’re feeling during this interactive and inventive group prayer time.

*Discover Bible truths. Now that kids feel comfortable with one another, it’s time to dig into God’s Word and explore key Bible verses in context.

*Wonder. Kids get to move around and experience activities that help them apply the Bible truths they just learned to their lives.

*Review. Time to wrap things up before everyone leaves. Kids interact with the Bible verse in creative ways that help the Bible point stick for a lifetime.

Every lesson is designed to last about an hour and is flexible enough to work for more or less

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Growing Women In Ministry
$29.99

While many aspects of leadership development are similar for women and men, women face different cultural expectations and have different experiences than their male counterparts. Anna Morgan’s own experiences in pastoral ministry leadership launched her search for a holistic way to grow the skills, influence, and authority of women who are gifted and called as leaders.

This book provides a positive, comprehensive, research-based model for developing women in church and ministry leadership. Morgan identifies seven aspects of leadership development that form a woman over her lifetime. Three work inwardly as a woman grows in leadership: spiritual calling, giftedness, and emotional intelligence. Four work externally to shape her authority and influence: home life supports, ministry leadership contexts, leadership relationships, and communication.

Growing Women in Ministry offers a new way to understand how women leaders are formed and how they rise to become influential leaders in positions of authority in churches and ministries. It is written in a clear, accessible style for both female ministry leaders and men seeking to promote female leaders. It includes policy suggestions, strategies, values for ideal growing conditions, and discussion questions, making it an ideal resource for ministry, practical theology, and leadership courses, church and parachurch leaders, and pastors.

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Make My Church Safe
$16.99

A concise guide to the best practices in making your church safe for members and attendees of all ages.

Every church should be a safe space for everyone who comes in. Every church should also be equipping people to confront the powers of darkness and help those in trouble. Unfortunately, far too many churches are unsafe internally, which leaves them unprepared to confront external dangers. An unsafe church creates a toxic environment that works against the gospel. A safe church is battle-ready to combat the worst of the world’s problems. Make My Church Safe by respected pastor, Sam Rainer, is designed to be a brief and general overview of the best practices regarding church safety for a broad audience.

In the book, you’ll learn:

*how to recognize the telltale signs of abuse
*how to set up a system for training volunteers
*how to provide true accountability for leaders and pastors
*how to move forward after a moral failure occurs
*the ten nonnegotiable rules of safety around children and students

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Psalms Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video (Student/Study Guide)
Original price was: $22.99.Current price is: $16.99.

Experience fresh connections to contemporary worship and devotional practices in this eight-session video-based study of Psalms with Bible scholar Sandra Richter (streaming video included).

The book of Psalms is well-known and well-worn. It is the Old Testament book most often quoted in the New Testament, and its quotations can be found everywhere from John Milton to Star Trek to Congressional speeches. Why so much attention? The Church Father Athanasius said it best–most of Scripture speaks to us, but the Book of Psalms speaks for us.

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

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

*The study guide itself–with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and study sections.

*Illuminated manuscript activities.

*In-depth breakdown of specific psalms.

The Book of Psalms Study (part of the Epic of Eden series) will open up the poetry and prayers of Scripture in a whole new and deeply sensitive way. Learning from Professor Richter’s crystal-clear teaching, you’ll discover:

*How you can trust God with all your emotions: grief, anger, praise, fear, and hope.
*How and why the people of Israel used the Psalms in worship.
*Why the book of Psalms is critical in our devotional lives today.
*How the Psalms can deepen your prayer life.

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Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2027. 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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Dwell On These Things Bible Study Book With Video Access (Student/Study Guide)
$20.99

How would your life change if you could call Scripture to mind at a moment’s notice to bring comfort, peace, and assurance? The good news is that God’s Word can be accessible 24/7 as you hide it in your heart.

In this 8-session Bible study, sisters Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz lead you through a study of Philippians 4:4-9 to teach you a simple method of memorizing God’s Word. As you fix these beloved verses in your mind through beautiful and powerful images, you’ll discover how to combat anxiety, experience the peace of God, and dwell on godly things. As you store up the deep truths and precious promises of this passage, you’ll come to understand them in light of the greater context of the book of Philippians, and you’ll be equipped for a lifetime of inscribing the transforming truth of Scripture in your heart and mind.

Features: ?

*Techniques and tips that equip you to memorize Scripture

*8 video teaching sessions, approximately 15 minutes each, encouraging you in your study?and memorization, available via redemption code printed in the Bible study book

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

*Extras such as interactive prayer opportunities, introductory videos, and temporary tattoos provided to help with Scripture memory

*Leader helps to guide discussions within small groups

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*Discover how dwelling on Scripture transforms how we think, see, and interact with the world.

*Learn a simple method of memorizing Scripture that will equip you to make it a lifelong practice.?

*With the book of Philippians as the backdrop, take a slow walk through Philippians 4:4-9 to fix the truths of this passage in your heart and mind.

*Experience the peace and presence of God as you practice Scripture memorization.?

Video Sessions:

*Session One: Introduction (12:33)-Natalie and Vera introduce themselves and tell their personal stories of coming to faith in Christ. They also share why they are so passionate about memorizing Scripture.

Introduction: Scripture Memory Method (1:51)-Vera shares an example of how their Scripture memory system works and Natalie introduces the Session Two personal study.

*Session Two: Why We’re Here (16:11)-Natalie and Vera share some of the most impactful verses they’ve memorized and highlight what was significant to them from the Session Two personal study.

Memory Verse: Philippians 4:4 (1:11)-Vera highlights the design for the first verse to be memori

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Becoming A Future Ready Church
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Are Church Leaders Missing the Generational Handoff? There’s Still Hope.

*Are we building institutions that will meaningfully serve the next generation of believers and their leaders?

*How does a church thrive in a culture where we have to earn credibility?

*How do we create a sense of belonging to the body of Christ and a strong sense of identity for the next generation?

Becoming a Future-Ready Church is a blueprint to guide you through eight critical shifts to help lead your church into the future with wisdom and hope. It describes several major converging trends that will greatly impact the church in America over the next few decades: the Great Resignation of Boomer leaders from churches, the shrinking percentage of Christians in America, and the change in felt needs among rising generations shaped heavily by anxiety, skepticism, and fragmentation.

Missiologist and pastor Daniel Yang, religion journalist Adelle Banks, and church researcher Warren Bird have come together in Becoming a Future-Ready Church to help church leaders evaluate whether their ministries are entrenched in strategies that worked well in the past but need to be adapted for the future. By helping us ask better questions about the issues and needs facing the church, they reveal practical ways in which the next generation of church leaders can gain a sturdier foothold as they navigate into the future.

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I Want To Trust You But I Dont Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video (Student/S
$24.99

Trust is the oxygen of all human relationships. But it’s also what trips you up after you’ve been burned. Maybe a friend constantly lets you down. A leader or organization you respect turns out to be different than they portray themselves to be. A spouse cheats on you. A family member betrays you. You’re exhausted by other people’s choices and starting to question your own discernment. And you’re wondering, If God let this happen, can he even be trusted?

How can you live well and step into the future when you keep stumbling over trust issues? Lysa TerKeurst says it’s not simply about finding better people to walk with. It’s about developing the stability you long for within yourself and with God, so you don’t become cynical and carry a broken belief system into every new relationship.

In I Want to Trust You, but I Don’t Bible Study, Lysa digs into the Scriptures and helps you apply how to:

*identify which of the eleven relational red flags are stirring up distrust, so you can pinpoint why you’re feeling uneasy;

*stop having more faith in your fears coming true than God coming through for you by asking crucial what if questions to better process your doubts;

*recognize when a fractured relationship can be repaired by considering a reasonable list of characteristics necessary for rebuilding trust; and

*understand the physical, emotional, and neurological impact of the betrayals you’ve experienced and start healing from the inside out.

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Catholic Women Preach Cycle C
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The final volume in the popular series featuring homilies on the Gospel readings for Sunday and holy days by Catholic women from around the world.

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Story Priority : How To Change Lives Using The 468 Jesus Narratives
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The first apostles relied on different spiritual content than we practice. They were laser focused on the life and stories of Jesus.

We need a serious review of the church’s spiritual content.

In years of ministry, author Verlon Fosner has discovered a surprising truth: the power of the stories of Jesus to capture the imagination of secular people.

Agnostic and atheistic people sit back to the usual Bible teaching, but they love talking about the life of Christ.

Tell them a story, and they lean forward.

The church? Meh.

Jesus? Let’s talk.

As pastors and leaders in Christian faith, we have been taught to form our sermons and teachings based on modern principles of interpretation using such big words and concepts as hermeneutics, exegesis, contextualization, and etymology, all built on a foundation of systematic theology.

While these are helpful, what do we remember? And what do secular people like? Something much simpler: the stories of Jesus.

The first followers were consumed with the words and minutiae of what happened when Jesus walked the earth. It flowed into their conversations, preaching, evangelism, and discipleship. Jesus knew this would happen, too. When he told a story, even the sinners listened. That’s why he told his first disciples to prioritize his words and stories. They are the only spiritual materials on this earth stalwart enough to withstand the storm.

If we the church are to regain the power of the gospel and the ability to garner the attention of a secular world, we would be wise to recapture the focus of the 468 Jesus Stories.

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