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Money In The Light Of Eternity
$16.99You Are Created for More.
Our hearts are filled with all types of longings-yearnings for contentment, satisfaction, and happiness. We all want to be part of something greater than ourselves. Yet our biggest temptation is to try to satisfy those longings by seeking after more money and more stuff. That is junk food for our souls, full of quickly fading pleasure that leaves us unhealthier than we were before.
We deeply desire God and the good gifts that come from him alone. It’s the way we’re wired.
Does your heart long to be a part of something greater than yourself?
God’s most ambitious mission is ready for you to join. When was the last time you used money in a way that brought about deep, refreshing happiness and satisfaction for yourself and for others?
Money in Light of Eternity helps you see money the way God views it. When you follow God’s design for your life, you will find what no large bank account, big house, or fast car could ever provide. You will find your true heart.
You were created for so much more.
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How To Launch A New Church Site
$16.99Explore the Ten Crucial Questions about Launching a New Church Site
One of the most powerful and effective ways to reach our world for Jesus is to plant new churches. Establishing a new church site focuses a congregation outward-on the spiritual needs of the people in the surrounding community. That, in turn, energizes church members and fuels healthy church growth in both the sending church and the start-up church.
Jess Rainer, an experienced church planter, will guide you through the key conversations that church leaders and members must have when launching a new church site.
*Do we have the vision?
*Who will be on the launch team?
*How much will it cost to get the new site going?
*What’s the plan?
*Where are the people?
*Are we ready to launch?How to Launch a New Church Site is an indispensable tool to help you examine with your congregation the possibility of starting a new church site.
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Brief Walk Through Christian History
$16.99How Christianity Grew from a Dozen Disciples to a Worldwide Movement
At the beginning of the first century, a teacher named Jesus of Nazareth shook Roman-occupied Israel with his preaching and teaching. When, several years later, the Romans crucified Jesus and sealed him in a tomb, his disciples were crushed and confused.
Two thousand years later, more than two billion followers of Jesus can be found around the globe. Justin Gatlin tells the story of how that happened–from the miraculous resurrection of Jesus to the spread of Christianity throughout Africa and Asia in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. For each era covered in A Brief Walk through Christian History, Justin shows how Christians from that time period:
*responded to Christ’s call to spread the gospel message,
*described and defined what it means to be a follower of Christ
*taught and discipled people who joined the church.It is an amazing story–one in which you can see the hand of God in the growth and expansion of the church.
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Surprising Return Of The Neighborhood Church
$16.99Opportunity Lies Right Down the Road.
There’s hope for your church. Respected church expert Sam Rainer envisions an exciting new wave of revitalized neighborhood churches that are growing and thriving. In the not-so-distant past, churches tended to relocate away from their neighborhoods and build large campuses at major intersections. At the turn of the 21st century, a dramatic shift occurred: A new generation began looking to neighborhood churches to foster life-giving friendships, provide opportunities for service, and create a community dedicated to worshiping God. Sam Rainer describes this movement and answers the most common questions about this surprising new phenomenon:
*What are the marks of a healthy neighborhood church?
*What are the most common myths about the neighborhood church?
*What are the obstacles to church growth?
*What are the best strategies to reach your neighbors?The neighborhood church is primed for a comeback. The potential is huge. God wants to do incredible things. Are you ready?
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Building An Outreach Ministry To Your Community
$16.99The Church Is the Only Hope for Renewing and Redeeming Your Community
Your church is meant to be a conduit of hope and healing, redemption and renewal for your neighborhood. Is your church equipped and ready for this important work? In Building an Outreach Ministry to Your Community, Pastor Tyrone Barnette uses the miracle of the feeding of the five thousand to explore how Jesus himself ministered to people. Then Barnette shows how he applied those principles to outreach ministry in his own church. Filled with interviews with other ministry leaders who are tackling the challenges of reaching their communities, this book is packed with practical advice on how to:
*establish ministry outreach initiatives in your church,
*identify needs in your community,
*encourage a whatever-it-takes mindset,
*equip young people to serve,
*serve with limited resources, and much more.This book is your blueprint to grow your church by helping your members turn outward. God intends for the church to be his open hand extended to the people in your community.
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Without Wavering Bible Study Book With Video Access (Student/Study Guide)
$19.99Enduring, resilient, courageous-these are qualities we want to describe our faith in God. But the truth is that faith is hard, especially when trials, setbacks, and failures seem to define us.
The good news is a life of resilient faith is possible.
In this 7-session Bible study with teaching videos, Alexandra Hoover offers encouraging words of hope and examples of unwavering faith from the Bible. Through hope in Christ, you can become the woman who weathers the storms of life with renewed strength and confidence in who God is and who He says you are.
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Saints : Enjoying A Relationship With Jesus When You’re Disillusioned With
$16.99Discover the storyline of Scripture as you follow people, places, or things in the Bible. Maybe you are practiced in dissecting a passage and pulling things out of the text to apply to your life. But now you may feel as though your faith is fragmented. The Storyline Bible Studies help you put the pieces back together. You’ll discover cohesive, thematic storylines with literary elements and appreciate the Bible as the literary masterpiece that it is.
In Saints, we will look at characters and themes that are cautionary tales for Christians and Christian leaders. None of us are above the actions described in the Bible, and all of us are in need of the redemption and restoration of God. In the Saints Bible study, we will explore:
*John 3, 7, and 19: Nicodemus, the Pharisee disoriented by Jesus’ testimony;
*John 6, 12, 13, and 18: Judas, the disciple who sold Jesus out;
*John 11 and 18 and
*Acts 4: Caiaphas, the high priest unwilling to steward his power generously;
*John 18 and 21: Peter, the disciple who denied association with Jesus; and
*Acts 8 and 1 Timothy 1: Paul, the Pharisee who persecuted Christians.Add to cart4 in stock
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Sinners : Experiencing Jesus’?? Compassion In The Middle Of Your Sin, Strug
$16.99Discover the storyline of Scripture as you follow people, places, or things in the Bible. Maybe you are practiced in dissecting a passage and pulling things out of the text to apply to your life. But now you may feel as though your faith is fragmented. The Storyline Bible Studies help you put the pieces back together. You’ll discover cohesive, thematic storylines with literary elements and appreciate the Bible as the literary masterpiece that it is.
In Sinners, we will discover God’s tender compassion on anyone regardless of their social status, troubled past, or the labels placed upon them. And we are going to notice the counterintuitive ways “sinful” people respond to Jesus in righteous acts of faith. You’ll start to see a theme unfold: The people considered sinful often act with greater faith than the most religious people of Jesus’ day. In the Sinners Bible study, we will explore:
*Luke 7: the sinful woman who anointed Jesus with the perfume from her alabaster jar and whose faith saved her;
*Luke 7: the Roman centurion who advocated for his sick servant and whose faith saved the servant’s life;
*Matthew 9: the former tax collector and disciple named Matthew who had left his tollbooth to follow Jesus and whose faith confused the religious;
*Matthew 15: the Canaanite mom who begged Jesus to heal her demon-possessed daughter and whose faith led to her daughter’s healing; and
*John 4: the Samaritan woman at the well who was approached by Jesus and whose faith started revival in her town.
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Share The Dream Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video (Student/Study Guide)
$21.99Share the Dream is a six-session video study series based on the life and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Throughout this series, co-hosted by Chris Broussard and Matt Daniels, you will look at six biblical principles that shaped Dr. King’s life and motivated him to speak out on behalf of African-Americans in the Civil Rights Movement: love, conscience, freedom, justice, perseverance, and hope.
The best way to Share the Dream is to follow in Dr. King’s footsteps and embrace the vision–both individually and collectively with the people of God–for which he died. You can help a new generation better understand . . . live . . . experience. . . and ultimately form a community around the unifying principles at the heart of the dream to which Dr. King dedicated his life.
This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:
*The study guide itself–with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and a leader’s guide.
*An individual access code to stream all video sessions online. (You don’t need to buy a DVD!)
Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2028. 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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Building A Resilient Life Study Guide With DVD (Student/Study Guide)
$53.99Life is hard for all of us for all kinds of reasons. It’s tempting to try to move past the pain as quickly as possible. But what if instead we embraced our struggles as a way to develop a resilience that’s not dependent on circumstances?
Writing as a friend who has also walked through difficulties, Rebekah Lyons–the bestselling author of Rhythms of Renewal and the popular host of the Rhythms for Life podcast–reminds us that adversity always comes with a choice: Will discouragement, stress, and fear cause you to crumble, or will you embrace the strength you’ve already been given?
In Building a Resilient Life, Rebekah offers a practical, life-changing approach to knowing God’s unshakable peace in a world that seems more uncertain every day. Through Rebekah’s unique blend of story, psychology, theology, and biblical promises, you will:
*Learn five practical rules of resilience to help you thrive during difficult times
*Begin to view adversity as a partner rather than an enemy
*Understand how to build a strong community to walk with you through stressful days
*Figure out how to handle temporary setbacks without giving up
*Discover your triggers for feeling overwhelmed and how to respond with faith insteadAs you navigate your own challenges–and those days when you feel you have nothing left to give–God offers you a peace beyond understanding, a hope beyond today, and a strength and joy you never even knew you had.
This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:
*The study guide itself–with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and a leader’s guide.
*An individual access code to stream all video sessions online.
*And the physical DVD.
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Centering Discipleship : A Pathway For Multiplying Spectators Into Mature D
$20.00Discipleship without mission is discipleship without Christ.
The church often lacks maturity and missional impact because discipleship is at its periphery. In order to get discipleship to the center, leaders need a locally rooted, culturally contextual discipleship pathway to tether disciples who are disciplemakers to the neighborhood or network around them.
Pastor and discipler E. K. Strawser shows that when discipleship becomes central to your leadership and community, then discipleship becomes central to congregational mission and cultural renewal. Centering Discipleship is a gutsy practice-based guidebook for leaders who are doing the hard work of re-imagining and re-structuring their churches and communities to turn spectators into missional, mature followers of Jesus.
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Seeing God As A Perfect Father Study Guide With DVD (Student/Study Guide)
$50.99The renowned pastor and author A.W. Tozer once said, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing to us . . . the most portentous fact about any man is not what he at a given time may say or do, but what he in his heart conceives God to be like.” Our image of God shapes everything about us. It informs everything about who we are and who we are becoming.
In Seeing God as a Perfect Father, bestselling author and pastor Louie Giglio challenges each of us to consider our perceptions and thoughts about God. When we think about him, do we imagine a ruler who demands absolute loyalty from us? Or a coach who expects us to perform up to his high expectations? Or even a virtual assistant who is always there to help us when every other option is exhausted?
Louie invites us to consider God in a different way: as a perfect Father who wants us to live under the waterfall of his blessing. He points us to a God who is not absent or ambivalent, but available and affectionate, ready to shower us with his approval and love. He challenges us to consider:
*How the way that we are seeing God is influencing what we feel about his character
*How our perceptions of God’s perfection is creating misperceptions of his care for us
*How our relationship with our earthly father is creating distance in our relationship with him
*How our lives would be different if we truly were able to see God as a perfect fatherWhen we take hold of the truth that our God has spanned heaven and earth to reach us, we will no longer be defined by our past but by the love of a perfect Father. Learn how God wants us to experience his unique, unconditional love and to live in the freedom, abundance, and blessing He freely gives.
This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:
*The study guide itself–with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and a leader’s guide.
*An individual access code to stream all video sessions online.
*And the physical DVD.
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Seeing God As A Perfect Father Study Guide Plus Streaming Video (Student/Study G
$21.99The renowned pastor and author A.W. Tozer once said, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing to us . . . the most portentous fact about any man is not what he at a given time may say or do, but what he in his heart conceives God to be like.” Our image of God shapes everything about us. It informs everything about who we are and who we are becoming.
In Seeing God as a Perfect Father, bestselling author and pastor Louie Giglio challenges each of us to consider our perceptions and thoughts about God. When we think about him, do we imagine a ruler who demands absolute loyalty from us? Or a coach who expects us to perform up to his high expectations? Or even a virtual assistant who is always there to help us when every other option is exhausted?
Louie invites us to consider God in a different way: as a perfect Father who wants us to live under the waterfall of his blessing. He points us to a God who is not absent or ambivalent, but available and affectionate, ready to shower us with his approval and love. He challenges us to consider:
*How the way that we are seeing God is influencing what we feel about his character
*How our perceptions of God’s perfection is creating misperceptions of his care for us
*How our relationship with our earthly father is creating distance in our relationship with him
*How our lives would be different if we truly were able to see God as a perfect fatherWhen we take hold of the truth that our God has spanned heaven and earth to reach us, we will no longer be defined by our past but by the love of a perfect Father. Learn how God wants us to experience his unique, unconditional love and to live in the freedom, abundance, and blessing He freely gives.
Sessions and video run times:
1. The Universal Craving (18:00)
2. It’s About What You Think (15:30)
3. Unclouding Your View (14:30)
4. A Better Name (17:30)
5. Finding Freedom (19:00)
6. We Have Seen His Glory (19:30)This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:
*The study guide itself–with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and a leader’s guide.
*An individual access code to stream all video sessions online. (You don’t need to buy a DVD!)
Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2028. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Int
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Building A Resilient Life Study Guide Plus Streaming Video (Student/Study Guide)
$24.99ADVERSITY CAN KNOCK YOU DOWN–OR AWAKEN YOUR HEART
Life is hard for all kinds of reasons. It’s tempting to try to move past the pain as quickly as possible. In the Building a Resilient Life video Bible study, bestselling author Rebekah Lyons teaches you how to embrace your struggles and develop a resilience and joy not dependent on circumstances.
Through Rebekah’s unique blend of story, psychology, theology, and biblical teaching, you will:
*Discover five rules of resilience to help you thrive in difficult times
*Experience adversity as a friend rather than an enemy
*Recognize and reset your triggers for feeling overwhelmed
*Cultivate strong community to rally around you in stressful seasons
*Overcome setbacks without giving upOn those days you feel you have nothing left to give, the tools in Building a Resilient Life will draw you closer to a God who offers a peace beyond understanding, a hope beyond today, and a strength you never knew you had.
This study guide includes:
*Individual access to five streaming video sessions
*A guide to best practices for leading a group
*Video notes and a comprehensive small group discussion time
*Between sessions personal Bible study with memory verses and reflection questionsSessions and video run times:
1. Name the Pain (21:00)
2. Shift the Narrative (16:00)
3. Embrace Adversity (15:00)
4. Make Meaning (22:00)
5. Endure Together (18:00)This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:
*The study guide itself–with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and a leader’s guide.
*An individual access code to stream all video sessions online. (You don’t need to buy a DVD!)
Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2028. 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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Finding God Faithful Bible Study Book With Video Access (Student/Study Guide)
$21.99Trace the path of Joseph’s life in the book of Genesis to observe how God’s sovereignty reigns, even in our darkest moments. Learn to recognize when God is working during periods of waiting, trust God’s plan when life doesn’t make sense, and rest in the sufficiency of His presence in every circumstance. His provision is enough, His presence is constant, and His purpose is unstoppable. (8 sessions)
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Let This Mind Be In You
$17.99Let This Mind Be in You explores God’s call on our lives to servanthood. Aimed specifically at ministers of the Gospel, this book argues that servanthood is essential to every form of Christian service. When we consider the teachings of Scripture and the example of Jesus, we simply cannot be who we are supposed to be without taking the posture of servants.
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Start To Finish
$14.99There has always been a special weight to ministry. As pastors come to lead their churches, they recognize very quickly the task they have been called to comes with very special expectations. And with each passing year, it feels like we now live in a time when pastors and ministry leaders can no longer live up to those expectations. Burnout is rampant. Pastors are stepping down in order to protect the well-being of themselves and their families. Moral failings seem to bring down leaders we once viewed as giants. And amid all of this, upcoming pastors are entering the ministry with the difficult task of finding hope in trying times.
Mark Dance addresses this frustration in his book, Start to Finish. In this book, ministry leaders will find the guidance to finish the race well from start to finish. Whether you are ten years into your ministry or have not even taken the first steps, this book will discuss the important steps to take that will encourage the reader to serve well, lead well, and end well.
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Acts Study Guide With DVD (Student/Study Guide)
$50.99The 40 Days Through the Book series has been designed to help believers more actively engage with God’s Word. Each study encourages participants to read through one book in the New Testament at least once during the course of 40 days (approximately six weeks of meetings) and will provide them with (1) a clear understanding of the background and culture in which the book was written, (2) insights into key passages of Scripture, and (3) clear applications and takeaways from the particular book that participants can apply to their lives. Each study will be recorded in the author’s place of residence and will highlight stories and applications that are relevant to his or her ministry in that area.
In this study, bestselling author and pastor Randy Frazee guides small-group members through the book of Acts, revealing what the author’s words meant to his original readers… and how they apply to us today. Participants will be encouraged as they listen to Randy’s teachings and, through the accompanying study guide, be challenged to read these books on their own during the study.
This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:
*The study guide itself–with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and a leader’s guide.
*An individual access code to stream all video sessions online.
*And the physical DVD.
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Short Guide To Groups
$14.99We are made for community. Deep within the heart of people is a longing to both know others and be known by them, and groups ministry has the opportunity to meet these needs in every church.
Groups are an art, not a science. There’s no one-size-fits-all formula for designing transformational groups that God uses to mold people into the image of Christ together. There are dozens of variables and unknowns in the work of groups, but we believe the following is true:
*There is no lasting transformation in a person without another person or persons.
*The less relational your church is, the less transformational your church will be.
*The people in your group are a partial inheritance from the Lord right now.
*Groups exist for community with God and one another.
*So goes groups, so goes the church. So goes the church, so goes groups.Groups, at their core, embody the call to love one another found sixty times throughout the New Testament. This book is for people who love the possibilities of groups. And for those who wa
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Formed In His Image
$19.99Every day, we are being formed by what we consume and engage. From social media to the latest Netflix binge, our minds are being led by what we ingest with our eyes. Yet, the call of the Christian is this: to be conformed to Christ.
The work of Christian formation is an exercise in surrender of the whole self, dwelling in God’s Word and allowing Him to shape and mold His people. In this book, you’ll find:
– A call to recover truth, goodness, and beauty in the work of formation
– A clear presentation of key doctrines and the work of “getting it right” for rich Christian formation– Practical guidance on developing a culture of formation within your church
– A call to a deepened commitment to formation for the minister through embracing humility, cultivating friendship, and pursuing a vibrant spiritual life
– Assessments for both individuals and churches
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Acts Study Guide Plus Streaming Video (Student/Study Guide)
$19.99The 40 Days Through the Book series has been designed to help believers more actively engage with God’s Word. Each study encourages participants to read through one book in the New Testament at least once during the course of 40 days (approximately six weeks of meetings) and will provide them with (1) a clear understanding of the background and culture in which the book was written, (2) insights into key passages of Scripture, and (3) clear applications and takeaways from the particular book that participants can apply to their lives. Each study will be recorded in the author’s place of residence and will highlight stories and applications that are relevant to his or her ministry in that area.
In this study, bestselling author and pastor Randy Frazee guides small-group members through the book of Acts, revealing what the author’s words meant to his original readers… and how they apply to us today. Participants will be encouraged as they listen to Randy’s teachings and, through the accompanying study guide, be challenged to read these books on their own during the study.
This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:
*The study guide itself–with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and a leader’s guide.
*An individual access code to stream all video sessions online (you don’t need to buy a DVD!).
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Stones : Making God’s Faithfulness The Bedrock Of Your Faith
$16.99These studies guide you through the storyline of Scripture-each following a person, place, or thing in the Bible. Maybe you are practiced in dissecting a passage and pulling things out of the text to apply to your life. But now you may feel as though your faith is fragmented. The Storyline Bible studies help you put the pieces back together. You’ll discover cohesive, thematic storylines with literary elements and appreciate the Bible as the masterpiece that it is.
Each study is five weeks long and can be paired with its thematic partner for a seamless ten-week study to fit in a church semester.The Stones Bible study will guide you through five stone-related stories because stones are physical reminders of God’s faithful activity in the lives of his people. We will explore:
*Genesis 28 and 35: the Bedrock of Jacob, where God met Jacob with faithfulness
*Exodus 34: the Bedrock of Moses, where God met Moses with steadfast forgiveness
*Joshua 4: the Bedrock of Joshua, where God helped his people remember
*Matthew 27 28: the Bedrock of Jesus, where rescue comes through resurrection
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Sticks : Rooting Your Faith In Godly Wisdom When Your Decisions Matter The
$16.99These studies guide you through the storyline of Scripture-each following a person, place, or thing in the Bible. Maybe you are practiced in dissecting a passage and pulling things out of the text to apply to your life. But now you may feel as though your faith is fragmented. The Storyline Bible studies help you put the pieces back together. You’ll discover cohesive, thematic storylines with literary elements and appreciate the Bible as the masterpiece that it is. Each study is five weeks long and can be paired with its thematic partner for a seamless ten-week study to fit in a church semester. Every study features:
*Gospel presentation at the beginning of each Bible study
*Full Scripture passages included in the study so that you can mark up the text and keep your notes in one place
*Insights from female scholars and scholars of color
*Free resources for preaching and leading small groups
Every tree, bush, or vine in the Bible is deeply embedded in an ancient, symbolic-driven world where imagery of the story didn’t just matter-it had meaning. The Sticks Bible study will guide you through five Bible stories where trees point us to how we can seek godly wisdom and make hard choices that honor God. In Sticks, we’re going to explore
*Genesis 2-3, where the Tree of Life and the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil show us how to choose wisely and not to take matters into our own hands;
*Exodus 3, where the Burning Bush helps us choose to notice when God is trying to get our attention;
*Isaiah 1, 6, 11, 53, where the Messiah Tree helps us choose to branch out from our shady family trees;
*John 15, where the True Vine teaches us how to choose to stay connected to Jesus for a fruitful life; and
*Revelation 22, where the Tree of Life helps us to choose to reframe our views from the treetops.
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When You Pray Bible Study Book With Video Access (Student/Study Guide)
$24.99Do you have trouble thinking of words to say to God when you pray? Are you afraid some emotions are too intense to express to God? Do you reach the end of a day only to realize you haven’t prayed at all? You’re not alone. Prayer is the way we relate to God, but sometimes it’s a struggle. Throughout God’s Word, we encounter many voices who teach us how to pray.
In this 7-session study, join with six beloved Bible teachers who will help you study prayers in the Bible that can inspire your own. You’ll learn that God welcomes your praise and lament, your thanksgiving and intercession. You’ll see examples of how to pray when you’re alone and when you’re gathered with others. Above all, you’ll notice there’s no one right way to pray. As you draw near to God through prayer, you’ll find your faith strengthened and your heart united to Christ.
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Not A Hopeless Case
$19.99Is America the next missionary graveyard? Or is it ripe for spiritual revolution? The statistics seem grim. Every year, the decline of Christianity continues at a rapid pace, especially among young adults. Churches across the country are closing their doors, dying, or are being “adopted” by nearby larger churches. What is the story church leaders hear? We’ve lost the next generation.
But this decline in religious affiliation has not made us less spiritual. Young adults are still asking questions that only faith (or religion) can fully answer. Questions are like seeds buried in the rich, dark soil of our hearts. Nurtured with oxygen and water, they unfold into that which they were meant to become. Absent these conditions, they wither in the dark. Those most resistant to Christianity are those whose questions did not receive oxygen in their faith communities while they were children and teenagers.
Not a Hopeless Case is the story of questions, the questions of young adults about faith and spirituality–young adults who are lost and want to be found–and the questions of pastors who seek to find them.
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Wolf In Their Pockets
$16.99The world has changed. And we feel it in our homes, schools, and congregations.
We can hardly remember a time when we didn’t feel the influence of that back pocket device. The average social media user spends about two-and-a-half hours a day using social media. That’s more than enough time to shape our values and desires. Pastors, teachers, and parents feel their influence slipping away. We’re seeing increased loneliness, disunity, and self-absorption. But where do we go from here?
In The Wolf in Their Pockets, Internet expert Chris Martin examines the many ways we are being changed by social media. With a biblically informed voice, Martin both exposes the ways the Internet is distorting our life in Christ and shows us how to faithfully respond. Martin teaches us how to care for people who are obsessed with followers, views, and likes–and how to love those whose online influences have filled them with cynicism and contempt. Martin looks at how the social Internet is changing how we understand sex and beauty–what to do about the epidemic levels of anxiety–and how to redirect our hearts to worship Jesus Christ.
Shepherding and leading people has never been easy, but the social Internet has brought new challenges. We need the miraculous work of the Holy Spirit and a powerful prayer life. Martin provides the biblical wisdom, direction, and hope necessary to combat The Wolf in Their Pockets.
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Starved Bible Study
$14.99Change your spiritual diet and start enjoying a fulfilling faith.
Countless Christians are struggling with the never-ending chaos consuming our world. To find a way out of the overwhelm, we turn to our phones, social media, politics, and a million other little things, desperate for relief. But over time, these imposters leave us weak, weary, and starving. Now more than ever is the perfect time to examine what we are feeding our souls so that we can receive the sustenance we need.
In this six-session Bible study companion to the book Starved, popular author and teacher Amy Seiffert helps readers sweep out their spiritual pantry and replace those old ingredients with new biblical principles that will provide healthy change in real, lasting ways.
Throughout the Starved Bible Study, which is designed for both individuals and groups, Amy invites you to join her in practicing what it means to leave behind sluggish spirituality by offering healthy alternatives such as:
*putting down our phones to find genuine connection;
*letting go of anxiety and fear to discover peace;
*setting aside exhaustion so we can rest and be renewed; and more.In this study, Amy welcomes you to the table, inviting you to sit down and give thanks and begin the good, holy work of indulging in spiritual nourishment that only comes from Jesus. Six truths, six practices, six weeks of walking out of starvation and into satisfaction.
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Weary Leaders Guide To Burnout
$19.99In The Weary Leader’s Guide to Burnout, Sean Nemecek takes Christian leaders on a journey from burnout through recovery and on to spiritual transformation. By understanding the causes and symptoms of their burnout, these leaders will be ready to take practical, actionable steps toward wholeness. Then, if they choose, they will be poised to do the inner work of spiritual transformation by the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit. In the end, these leaders will emerge from burnout more confident in Christ, more connected with others, and with greater purpose, courage, and grace in their leadership.
This book integrates biblical interpretation, theology, psychology, and contemplative spirituality into a holistic approach to recovery. It is filled with relatable stories of church leaders who have walked this path and includes discussion questions for personal contemplation or group discussion. The Weary Leader’s Guide to Burnout will help pastors and Christian leaders develop an integrated approach to life, work, and ministry through healing and spiritual transformation.
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New Treasury Of Scripture Knowledge (Expanded)
$49.99An exhaustive cross-referencing tool for interpreting Scripture with Scripture.
The Bible is its own best commentary. To truly understand what the Bible teaches about a subject, we must consult all of what the Bible itself says about it. The New Treasury of Scripture Knowledge allows you to do just that, providing a selection of other verses which shed light upon, clarify, or explain the verse you are consulting.
Unlike a concordance, which is an alphabetical index to the words of the Bible, the cross-references given in the New Treasury are not merely to the same word, but to the same or a related thought, theme, doctrine, subject, concept, or literary motif, even when expressed in entirely different words.
Special Features:
*Indicates degree of clarity, significance, or relationship between references
*Can be used with any translation or edition of the Bible
*Is arranged like the Bible (divided into the same books, chapters, and verses) for ease of use
*Provides a far more complete selection of cross-references than can be found in any other source
*Contains dozens of special study aids to help you develop powerful lessons or sermons–straight from the Bible itself
*Contains multiple indexes (subjects, figures of speech, etc.)
*Uses Strong’s numbering system
*Uses a new font that makes it easier to read than previous versions
No combination of other Bible study tools quite duplicates the carefully-research and indexed content in The New Treasury of Scripture Knowledge. When used effectively, this invaluable resource will change your life.
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Free To Thrive Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$18.99The Free to Thrive Study Guide, designed for use with the Free to Thrive Video Study, will take you on a journey of healing and teach you how to overcome unwanted behaviors by engaging your unmet longings.
Many people today are struggling with unprecedented levels of anxiety, hurt, doubt, guilt, and shame. Medical and mental health professionals confirm that much of the dysfunction and disconnectedness we experience in life stems from unresolved relational and emotional hurts. These hurts leave us with unfulfilled God-given longings that we seek to fulfill through unhealthy behaviors and relationships. Yet, our struggles aren’t random; they’re signals that when answered, can pave our way towards a thriving life.
With a blend of hard-won wisdom and youthful energy, Josh McDowell and Ben Bennett share proven principles, practical tools, and thoughtful questions to help you identify the underlying factors behind your struggles. You will learn how to overcome sinful patterns with biblical solutions, change unhealthy relational dynamics, and work through difficult emotions. You will also discover a renewed and restored view of God that will help you overcome shame and self-doubt.
The journey to healing isn’t easy, but it’s possible, and the Free to Thrive Study Guide will lead you through biblical lessons and reflection to help you feel whole again.
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Gideon Bible Study Book With Video Access
$24.99When we hear the name Gideon, most of us think about his 300 soldiers or the fleece he laid out under the evening sky. But Gideon’s story is so much bigger than that-bigger than any one man and his mark on Israel’s history. Like everything else in the Bible, this is a story about God and His people. His love for them, as well as His strength operating in spite of their weakness-even through their weakness. And because God’s people includes you and me, Gideon’s story is also about us-our lives, our doubts, our struggles, and our possibilities as believers. From a state of fear, weakness, and insecurity, Gideon emerged as Israel’s hero, filled with God’s presence and His passion for deliverance. This 7-session study by Priscilla Shirer will encourage you to recognize your weakness as the key that the Lord gives you to unlock the full experience of His strength in your life. In what ways do you feel insufficient? Those places create the greatest opportunity to experience the sufficiency of God. Instead of ignoring, neglecting, or trying to escape your weaknesses, see them as the gifts that they are, given specifically and strategically by God to unlock the door of God’s strength.
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Hes Where The Joy Is Bible Study Book With Video Access
$19.99It’s hard to know a God we don’t understand, and it’s hard to love a God we don’t know.
But our God wants to be known and loved, and He’s told us a lot about Himself in the pages of His Word.
Join Tara-Leigh Cobble in this 7-session study as she breaks down the intimidating doctrine of the Trinity. You’ll discover a beautiful, foundational view of our Triune God that will transform how you relate to Him. Understanding God’s three-in-oneness and each of the Persons of God individually-Father, Son, and Spirit-will lead you to deeper intimacy with God and greater joy in knowing Him!
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In The Footsteps Of The Savior Study Guide With DVD (Student/Study Guide)
$50.99In the Footsteps of the Savior is an invitation to come alongside bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado as he shares key teachings from the Gospels and Acts on the people and places that shaped Jesus’ life. Max weaves together in-depth teachings with reflections on his time in the Holy Land, guiding you through the events that took place at these places in Israel:
*Capernaum: where Jesus’ healed a woman with issue of blood and synagogue leader’s daughter
*Sea of Galilee: where Jesus miraculously walked on water and calmed a storm
*Mount of Beatitudes: where Jesus preached his famous “Sermon on the Mount”
*Temple Steps: where Jesus proclaimed his authority and offered all to come to him for life
*Garden Tomb: where Jesus defeated death and rose from the grave
*Caesarea: where Peter discovered the salvation Jesus brought was for all people
As you learn about the places where Jesus actually walked and ministered, you will deepen your connection with the King of the universe who became the Savior on the cross.
Sessions and video run times:
1. Capernaum: Following Jesus When You Doubt (20:00)
2. Sea of Galilee: Following Jesus in Your Storms (20:00)
3. Mount of Beatitudes: Following Jesus When You Worry (21:00)
4. Temple Steps: Following Jesus . . . And Only Jesus (20:00)
5. Garden Tomb: Following Jesus When You Need Hope (20:30)
6. Caesarea by the Sea: Following Jesus When You Need Grace (21:00)This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:
*The study guide itself–with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and a leader’s guide.
*An individual access code to stream all video sessions online.
*And the physical DVD.
Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2028. 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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In The Footsteps Of The Savior Study Guide Plus Streaming Video (Student/Study G
$21.99In the Footsteps of the Savior is an invitation to come alongside bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado as he shares key teachings from the Gospels and Acts on the people and places that shaped Jesus’ life. Filmed entirely in the Holy Land, Max weaves together in-depth teachings with reflections on his time in the Holy Land, guiding you through the events that took place at these places in Israel:
*Capernaum: where Jesus’ healed a woman with issue of blood and synagogue leader’s daughter
*Sea of Galilee: where Jesus miraculously walked on water and calmed a storm
*Mount of Beatitudes: where Jesus preached his famous “Sermon on the Mount”
*Temple Steps: where Jesus proclaimed his authority and offered all to come to him for life
*Garden Tomb: where Jesus defeated death and rose from the grave
*Caesarea: where Peter discovered the salvation Jesus brought was for all people
As you see these places where Jesus actually walked and ministered, you will deepen your connection with the King of the universe who became the Savior on the cross.
Sessions and video run times:
1. Capernaum: Following Jesus When You Doubt (20:00)
2. Sea of Galilee: Following Jesus in Your Storms (20:00)
3. Mount of Beatitudes: Following Jesus When You Worry (21:00)
4. Temple Steps: Following Jesus . . . And Only Jesus (20:00)
5.Garden Tomb: Following Jesus When You Need Hope (20:30)
6. Caesarea by the Sea: Following Jesus When You Need Grace (21:00)This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:
*The study guide itself–with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and a leader’s guide.
*An individual access code to stream all video sessions online. (You don’t need to buy a DVD!)
Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2028. 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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Every Woman A Theologian Workbook (Workbook)
$19.99Every Christian has a theology-assumptions and beliefs about God-whether they know it or not. But is that theology true to Scripture? Are our assumptions shaped by the Bible and its historical interpretation, or are they shaped by experience and culture?
One question must be worked out in every Christian’s life: Is how you behave and why based on biblical truth?
This workbook provides the space and guidance to process your understanding of theology. Discover sound, solid, and biblical truth about who God is and why He matters to your daily life.
Each week of study will include:
*The Concept: A story illustrating how the theology plays out in daily life: Why should I trust the Bible to tell me anything about God?
*The What: A short history of each theological concept’s development, and how it was drawn from Scripture.
*The Why: Why does theology matter to my daily life? What happens if we don’t hold to it? Who is impacted? What changes when my theology changes?
*The How: Applying our theology is just as important as understanding where it came from and why we believe it. Here is where the rubber meets the road in Christian life!
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Hybrid Church : Rethinking The Church For A Post-Christian Digital Age
$24.99This is only the third time in the history of the church that both the mission field and the way we communicate with that mission field have changed. This age has not been the only significant cultural development of our day. In terms of communicating to our mission field, there has also been a digital revolution.
When the early Christian movement burst onto the scene, the culture was pre-Christian in orientation and communication was largely oral in nature. The first manifestation of the church, Church 1.0, was largely oriented toward this context. With the conversion of Constantine and the subsequent fall of Rome (leaving the church as the only social glue), Christianity loomed large over the world coupled with communication moving toward a written form and eventually mechanized. Church 2.0 met that challenge. We now live in a post-Christian world that has simultaneously gone through a digital revolution in communication. This calls for Church 3.0, a hybrid church that is both physical and digital, for the believer and for the non-Christian.
In Hybrid Church, James Emery White addresses the post-pandemic church in the US. Because of COVID-19, nearly every church in the US was forced to adapt to a quarantine and adopt new ministry strategies, including digital technologies they may have avoided before. White asks churches to see this as a positive and keep a dual physical and digital strategy to reach a post-Christian culture in a digital age. It is almost universally agreed that the future of the church is to be hybrid in nature, meaning both physical and digital, for the believer yet reaching out to a post-Christian world. With Hybrid Church, James Emery White casts the vision and draws the roadmap for ministry in a post-Christian digital world.
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Valleys : Finding Courage, Conviction, And Confidence In Life’s Low Points
$16.99These studies guide you through the storyline of Scripture-each following a person, place, or thing in the Bible. Maybe you are practiced in dissecting a passage and pulling things out of the text to apply to your life. But now you may feel as though your faith is fragmented. The Storyline Bible studies help you put the pieces back together. You’ll discover cohesive, thematic storylines with literary elements and appreciate the Bible as the masterpiece that it is.
Each study is five weeks long and can be paired with its thematic partner for a seamless ten-week study to fit in a church semester. Every study features:
*Gospel presentation at the beginning of each Bible study
*Full Scripture passages included in the study so that you can mark up the text and keep your notes in one place
*Insights from female scholars and scholars of color
*Free resources for preaching and leading small groups
Valleys in the Bible have far more meaning than just as geographical markers or pins on an ancient map. In his literary genius, God repurposes valley settings throughout Scripture to signal tests of faith–and deepening of confidence in the One who is with us in the valley. In Valleys, we’re going to explore:
*Numbers 13-14: the Valley of Eshkol, where spies scouted the Promised Land
*Judges 4-5: the Valley of Kishon, where Deborah and Jael defeated the enemy
*1 Samuel 17: the Valley of Elah, where David fought Goliath
*Psalm 23: the Valley of Death, where God comforts scared people
*Ezekiel 37: the Valley of Dry Bones, where Ezekiel prophesied of Israel’s restorationAdd to cart4 in stock
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Mountains : Rediscovering Your Vision And Restoring Your Hope In Gods Prese
$16.99These studies guide you through the storyline of Scripture-each following a person, place, or thing in the Bible. Maybe you are practiced in dissecting a passage and pulling things out of the text to apply to your life. But now you may feel as though your faith is fragmented. The Storyline Bible studies help you put the pieces back together. You’ll discover cohesive, thematic storylines with literary elements and appreciate the Bible as the masterpiece that it is.
Each study is five weeks long and can be paired with its thematic partner for a seamless ten-week study to fit in a church semester. Every study features:
*Gospel presentation at the beginning of each Bible study
*Full Scripture passages included in the study so that you can mark up the text and keep your notes in one place
*Insights from female scholars and scholars of color
*Free resources for preaching and leading small groups
In the ancient, symbol-driven world of the Bible, location didn’t just matter–it had meaning. The Mountains Bible study will guide you through five mountaintop Bible stories because mountains are holy ground for connecting with God. We will explore:
*Genesis 1-2: Mount of Creation, where God created the world
*Exodus 19-20: Mount Sinai, where God gives the Israelites the Mosaic law
*Matthew 5: Mount of the Sermon, where Jesus’ delivers his most famous message
*Matthew 17: Mount of Transfiguration, where Jesus revealed his glory
*Matthew 28: Mount of the Great Commission, where Jesus commissioned his disciplesAdd to cart4 in stock
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Kingdom Authority Bible Study Book With Video Access
$19.99The God of the Bible is the Creator and Ruler of all that exists. His authority is absolute, and yet He has given us His authority to exercise dominion over the world He made. In Christ, God has called you to place every aspect of your life under the delegated authority you’ve received from Him, instead of being ruled by emotions.
If you’re going through life and find that your mood and manner are tossed to and fro by the waves of circumstance, something may be out of sync. Self-help and self-improvement are not the answer. Now more than ever, you need to look to heaven’s solutions to solve your earthly problems.
The Kingdom Authority Bible Study Book with Video Access includes printed content for six sessions, personal study between group sessions, applicable Scripture, “How to Use This Study,” and tips for leading a group. Also, each Book contains unique codes that enable you to access free teaching videos for each session.
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Abide Bible Study Book With Video Access
$24.99How can we hold onto assurance of our faith? How can we discern the truth from a lie? How can we know God loves us?
In this 10-session study of 1, 2, and 3 John, Jen Wilkin will help you discover how 2,000 years later, the apostle John’s words call to Christians in similar challenges to recall a great salvation and to abide in the truth. He reminds an early church facing division, deception, and doubt to hold fast to what they know and to live like they believe it. And he reminds us as well.
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Rooted Leadership Video Study (Student/Study Guide)
$59.99Behind many of the challenges facing us today is a failure of leadership. This is not a new problem. Yearning for wise guidance and effective authority is a perennial human longing. We need leaders who are credible, competent and committed. But many leaders seem to be caught up, even consumed, with their own power and agendas. Some see the leadership crisis as an intellectual problem, believing we lack a clear theory of leadership. Others view the breakdown of leadership as a result of increasing deficiency in moral character.
Leadership needs a theological foundation, that will be useful for shaping the undergirding principles, and evaluating current leadership theories and practices. We need to view leadership from the vantage point of God.
In Rooted Leadership Video Study, John E. Johnson explores how Christian theology provides an overarching leadership framework and applies that theory to leadership practices. Spiritual reflection, guided by scripture, points us to the very center of leadership–God–and the purpose of leadership–that we might display his glory. All the best forms of leading take their cues from who God is, his purposes, and his ways of working with people that he has progressively revealed.
Building on three decades of research, study, and experience as a global leader, Johnson surveys the landscape of contemporary leadership theory, unpacks the assumptions and beliefs that underly current trends, and responds by offering a robust approach to leadership, founded on the character, work, and words of God.
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Luke : Jesus And The Outsiders, Outcasts, And Outlaws (Student/Study Guide)
$19.99Jesus came for all.
Jesus came to lift up the lowly. In the Gospel of Luke, a first-century portrait of Jesus, we find stories of Jesus’ ministry with ordinary, unexpected people. They weren’t perfect. Many of them were struggling and didn’t have their acts together. Some of them were outsiders or even outlaws. Whoever they were, Jesus brought the good news of God’s kingdom to those who most needed to hear it. That includes you and me.
In Luke: Jesus and the Outsiders, Outcasts, and Outlaws, pastor and bestselling author Adam Hamilton explores the life of Jesus as told in the Gospel of Luke. Through Luke’s stories we find Jesus’ care and compassion for all as he welcomes sinners and outcasts. As we study Luke and see Jesus’ concern for those who were considered unimportant, we hear a hopeful and inspiring word for our lives today.
Additional components for a six-week study include DVD/Video sessions featuring Adam Hamilton and a comprehensive Leader Guide.
– A six-week study on the Gospel of Luke, with an emphasis on Luke’s unique insights about Jesus.
– Works beautifully as a stand-alone book, or can be combined with the DVD, Leader Guide, and worship resources to create a churchwide study.
– Hear from best-selling author Adam Hamilton, in short teaching videos each week.
– Perfect study for Lent.
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I Am A Christian DVD Experience (DVD)
$29.99What does it really mean to be a Christian?
In a world where everything from sports to politics, social media to podcasts, and movies to television vies for our attention, we need to get back to what is essential. I Am a Christian DVD Experience helps people grasp who they are in Christ and what their participation means to their local church through an eight-session video series designed for use with the companion participant’s guide and the I Am a Christian book (each sold separately).
When people understand their identity and purpose, everything changes for them. Life begins to make sense. Their purpose becomes clear. Their mission through their local church is confirmed.
Based on the book I Am a Christian, by respected author and church consultant Thom Rainer, this DVD is a great resource for any Christian. It will:
*help you clarify your purpose and mission
*encourage you to become a committed church member
*help Christian communities become healthy places so they can make a significant impact on the world(Don’t miss the companion I Am a Christian Participant’s Guide, sold separately.)
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I Am A Christian Participants Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99What does it really mean to be a Christian?
In a world where everything from sports to politics, social media to podcasts, and movies to television vies for our attention, we need to get back to what is essential. I Am a Christian Participant’s Guide helps people grasp who they are in Christ and what their participation means to their local church through an eight-session workbook designed for use with the companion DVD experience (sold separately).
Based on the book I Am a Christian, by respected author and church consultant Thom Rainer, this guide is a great resource for any Christian. Designed to be used with groups or individually, I Am a Christian Participant’s Guide will:
*help you clarify your purpose and mission
*encourage you to become a committed church member
*help Christian communities become healthy places so they can make a significant impact on the world(Don’t miss the companion I Am a Christian DVD Experience!)
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Stay The Course
$17.99Pastoral ministry is hard. These days-with pandemics and cultural crises and distrust of the church higher than ever-it may be especially hard.
There is a reason an increasing number of pastors are depressed, burned out, leaving the ministry, or-worst of all-imploding their lives through moral failures.
Mike Minter planted a church in 1975, and after a long and faithful career in pastoral ministry, he is burdened to see so many struggling pastors. This book is born from both his experience and his concern. His heart is to help younger pastors make it through the ministry intact, and Stay the Course will do just that.
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Single Dating Engaged Married Study Guide Plus Streaming Video: Navigating (Stud
$19.99God has given us a specific, compelling reason for each of the four relational seasons: singleness, dating, engagement, and marriage. Whichever one of these seasons you’re in now, this study unlocks its God-given purpose and shows you how to thrive within it.
Thriving in your current stage of life is not easy, especially in this modern age. It’s never been easier or more convenient for people to connect with one another. Yet more and more people today are describing themselves as lonely. Why is that? If everything in this world is so connected, why are so many of us feeling profoundly disconnected?
In this six-session video Bible study (video streaming code included), pastor and bestselling author Ben Stuart will help you navigate through the four stages of a relational life and show you how to look at the truths and intentions God has established for each.
As you embark on this journey, you will discover:
*How to live singleness to make an impact for the kingdom of God
*How to pursue dating with clarity and purity
*How to use the season of engagement wisely to prepare for marriage
*How to maximize your life as a married couple for shared ministry
*And how to continually seek God and his will throughout each stageDiscover how to embrace God’s design, invest your life in what matters most, and find meaning in whatever season of life you’re in.
Sessions and run times include:
1. Singleness (14:00)
2. Who to Date (16:30)
3. How to Date (17:00)
4. Pursuing Purity (15:30)
5. Engagement (13:30)This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:
*The study guide itself-with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and a leader’s guide.
*An individual access code to stream all video sessions online (you don’t need to buy a DVD!).
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