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Every Thought Captive Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video (Student/Study Guid
$21.99

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

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

This study guide includes:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Spiritually Healthy Leader
$18.99

Most ministry leaders don’t usually implode from outside pressures; rather, they are most often incapacitated from their inner struggles. Dave Wiedis, the Founder of ServingLeaders Ministries, helps pastors, counselors, and teachers uncover what is functionally most important to them, understand how their core commitments or “ruling passions” can hijack their lives, marriages, and ministries, and gently guides them to grow in their passion for God.

The Spiritually Healthy Leader exposes these root causes and offers the path to deep life transformation, freedom in Christ, and deliverance from self-sabotage. With Christ as the true center of their lives and ministry, leaders can walk vibrantly with God, live free from self-sabotage of the heart, experience the ripple effect of spiritual flourishing, and see that effect positively impact close relationships, families, churches, and the next generation.

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

God Has a Cure for Your Worries

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sessions and video run times:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

*Leader helps to guide questions and discussions within small groups

Video Sessions:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Each session includes:

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

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

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

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

*Introductory video available for streaming

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

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Talking To God Teen Girls Bible Study Book (Student/Study Guide)
$15.99

God Is Pursuing You.
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God has invited us into a heavenly conversation. He isn’t looking for perfect poetic words. He wants genuine and honest versions of ourselves. He is ready to respond to our questions, fears, and needs. Jesus made it easy by giving a model so we don’t have to wonder how to approach Him or what to say. The answers are in God’s Word. He’s listening and waiting for us to engage in the conversation.

In this eight-session Bible study, author Josephine D. Rose provides teen girls with the biblical understanding of prayer, teaching and encouraging them to draw close to God in intimate and honest conversation as they learn to depend on Him.

Features:

*Eight small-group sessions
*Leader Guide in the back of the book to guide questions and discussion with small groups
*Personal study study opportunities for ongoing spiritual growth
*Biblically rooted and gospel-centered
*8 group sessions, 7 weeks of personal study
*Free leader resources, including promotional and social media assets, available for download at lifeway.com/talkingtogod

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Spiritual Abuse Recovery Workbook (Workbook)
$16.99

Recovering from spiritual abuse can be a difficult journey-but you don’t have to do it alone.
In Spiritual Abuse Recovery Workbook: Engaging Faith in Healing, Licensed Professional Counselor Karen Roudkovski offers practical therapeutic tools for recovery from a trauma-informed perspective, while incorporating faith and Scripture in a sensitive and caring manner.

Designed for use in therapy settings, support groups, or personal study, Spiritual Abuse Recovery Workbook guides survivors of spiritual abuse through 12 weeks of exercises and reflections to help them understand and process their experiences and begin the journey of healing. Each chapter provides a brief overview of the goals for the week, daily exercises and opportunities for reflection, space for journaling, and sensitive explorations of Christian Scripture.

The exercises are built from the research Roudkovski conducted for her book, Understanding Spiritual Abuse, to which this workbook is a companion. Spiritual Abuse Recovery Workbook includes the Spiritual Abuse Assessment in the first chapter so that survivors can take stock of their experience at the beginning of their healing journey. The appendix of this workbook includes additional resources and a leader’s guide for those leading a support group.

For survivors of spiritual abuse, the journey of recovery can feel unclear and treacherous. Through Spiritual Abuse Recovery Workbook, Karen Roudkovski provides a clear path forward through therapeutic practices and a grounded belief in God’s faithful goodness to his people.

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Apocalipsis Estudio Biblico In (Student/Study Guide) – (Spanish) (Student/Study
$19.99

Tal vez ningun otro libro de la Biblia nos parezca tan inaccesible e intimidante como el ultimo. El libro de Apocalipsis esta repleto de imagenes e ideas que desconciertan a nuestros oidos modernos. Pero si toda la Escritura es inspirada por Dios y provechosa, debemos asumir que Apocalipsis es tan accesible y util como cualquier otro libro de la Biblia. Por que no lo vemos de esa manera?

Hace dos mil aos, la Revelacion de Juan se circulo y se leyo en voz alta entre siete iglesias en Asia Menor. Quienes escucharon la carta la entendieron y encontraron animo en su mensaje. Lo mismo puede ser cierto para ti hoy. A lo largo de 10 sesiones de estudio biblico verso por verso, Jen Wilkin te ayudara a descubrir como el ultimo libro de la Biblia, la culminacion de la gran historia de Dios, ofrece tanto una palabra firme de seguridad como un fuerte llamado a la perseverancia para la iglesia en cada epoca.

Incluye:

Estudio verso por verso del libro de Apocalipsis.

*10 sesiones de enseanza en video que desglosan las verdades encontradas a lo largo del estudio y ofrecen ideas adicionales, disponibles mediante un codigo de canje impreso en el libro de estudio biblico.

*9 semanas de estudio personal con preguntas esclarecedoras para ayudarte a concentrarte y entender las Escrituras.

*Incluye el texto completo de Apocalipsis.

*Apendice con ayudas para la interpretacion y estudio adicional.

*Ayudas para lideres en la discusion grupal.

Sesiones en video:

*Introduccion: Antes de comenzar (04:56): En este video introductorio, Jen describe su metodologia de estudio biblico y lo que puedes esperar de su enfoque en el libro de Apocalipsis. Mira este video con tu grupo o por tu cuenta antes de comenzar tu estudio.
Video adicional: Una palabra para los lideres de grupo (03:53): Si estas liderando un grupo de estudio biblico o facilitando la discusion sobre Apocalipsis, no te pierdas este video dirigido especialmente a los lideres.

*Semana Uno: Revelacion (59:57): En esta introduccion al estudio, Jen da una vision general y proporciona informacion de fondo sobre el libro de Apocalipsis y repasa Apocalipsis 1:1-3. Tambien explica el genero de la literatura apocaliptica y el papel importante que desempea el Antiguo Testamento en la comprension de la vision de Juan.

*Semana Dos: Siete Iglesias (51:18): Jen repasa Apocalipsis 1:4-3:22, la vision de Juan del Hijo del Hombre y las cartas a las siete iglesias en Asia Menor. Estos versiculos nos alient

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Freedom To Heal
$45.00

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

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

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

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

*helps counselors and caregivers compassionately comprehend survivors’ experiences;

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

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

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

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

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Understanding Trauma : A Biblical Introduction For Church Care
$16.99

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

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

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

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

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Learning To Listen
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Counselors have a high calling to love and care for people who are struggling in a fallen world. A wise biblical counselor draws out the deep attitudes of the heart and encourages their counselees toward growth into the image of Christ. Learning about specific problems, sharing Scripture, and sitting with suffering people are all important parts of counseling. While all of these elements are essential to the counseling task, counseling will ultimately fail without the simple yet vital skill of listening well.

In Learning to Listen, biblical counselor Joseph Hussung gives readers a theology of listening and explains the purpose, posture, and practice of this essential counseling skill. If counselors do not truly hear the hearts of their counselees, they won’t understand the nuanced struggles at play nor how to apply biblical principles. Listening well enables counselors to love well and understand with empathy.

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Live Free Bible Study Book With Video Access
$21.99

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

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

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

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

*Leader helps to guide questions and discussions within small groups

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

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5 Lenguajes Del Amor Estudio B – (Spanish)
$14.99

Descubre el secreto para un amor duradero, con el estudio biblico de Los cinco lenguajes del amor con acceso a videos. Este estudio, esta diseado para grupos pequeos, combina la enseanza clasica de Gary Chapman sobre Los cinco lenguajes del amor con un estudio biblico estimulante, preguntas practicas y ejercicios personales para ayudarte a ti y a tu conyuge a explorar juntos cada uno de los Cinco lenguajes del amor: palabras de afirmacion, tiempo de calidad, recibir regalos, actos de servicio y contacto fisico.

A medida que aprendas como mostrar y recibir amor de la mejor manera en tu matrimonio, seras animado a traves de siete videos de enseanza con el Dr. Gary Chapman, filmados ante una audiencia en vivo en 2007. En los videos, el Dr. Chapman te ayuda a identificar tu lenguaje de amor personal y a comprender el lenguaje de amor de tu conyuge. Luego, proporciona sugerencias practicas para enriquecer tu matrimonio practicando los otros lenguajes del amor.

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*Siete semanas de estudio para parejas y grupos.

*Ayudas para el lider, incluyendo guias de preguntas y sugerencias para la discusion en grupos pequeos.

*Perfil interactivo de lenguaje de amor.

*Siete videos de enseanza de 15 a 35 minutos por sesion, disponibles mediante un codigo de redencion impreso en el libro de estudio biblico para acceso individual a la transmision en linea.

Discover the secret to love that lasts with The Five Love Languages Bible Study Book with Video Access. This study designed for small groups combines Gary Chapman’s classic teaching on the five love languages with engaging Bible study, practical questions, and personal exercises to help you and your spouse walk together through a discovery of each of the five love languages-words of affirmation, quality time, receiving gifts, acts of service, and physical touch.

As you learn how best to show and receive love in your marriage, you’ll be encouraged through 7 teaching videos featuring Dr. Gary Chapman and filmed before a live audience in 2007. In the videos, Dr. Chapman helps you identify your personal love language. He also helps you understand the love language of your spouse. He then provides practical suggestions for enriching your marriage by practicing the other love languages.

Features:

*7 weeks of study for couples and groups
*Leader helps, including question guides and prompts for small group discussion
*Interactive love language profile
*7 teaching videos, approximately 15-35 min

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He Speaks To Me 20th Anniversary Edition Bible Study Book With Video Access (Stu
$24.99

Priscilla Shirer’s classic Bible study is now updated with a new design, an updated introductory 20th anniversary video message from Priscilla, and video access included in every Bible study book!

In this 7-session study, you’ll learn through the biblical examples of Samuel, Moses, Joshua, Jesus’s disciples, and many others how to position yourself to hear the voice of God and respond to it. Priscilla will explore six characteristics that help you tune your heart to hear God’s voice: relationship, holiness, attentiveness, single-minded worship, hunger, and a servant’s spirit.

God desires to speak to you through His Word and His Holy Spirit. By learning to listen to God’s voice and committing to obey Him, you will draw closer to God with a deeper desire to serve Him faithfully.

*Access to the 7 original teaching videos from the 2005 release, approximately 25-30 minutes each, 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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Heart Of The Preacher
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“Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching.” –1 Timothy 4:16

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

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

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

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Sexuality And Sex Therapy Second Edition
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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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Life With Jesus Youth Edition
$9.99

What is it actually like to live with Jesus at the center of your life?

This 12-session youth discipleship course covers all the basics of what it means to be a Christian. It also explores what living your life with Jesus in charge actually looks like and why it’s “life to the full”.

These easy-to-lead sessions are designed to promote lively discussion and get into the practicalities of following Jesus in every area of life. Appropriate for teenagers who are still looking into becoming followers of Jesus as well as those who have already made a personal commitment.

Each session includes:

*a short story to help teens engage with the topic.
*a short Bible study that connects with the story.
*two pages of teaching to read, interspersed with discussion questions.
*an activity or game.
*a reflection/prayer idea.

Can be used in youth groups or one to one. Buy copies for each leader and each participant.

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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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Wine In The Word Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video
$21.99

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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Together Teen Bible Study Book (Student/Study Guide)
$15.99

Forever Foundation

Have you ever heard someone say that your generation is the “future of the church”? Even though you aren’t in the highest levels of leadership, you aren’t just the future of the church-you are the church today! Together for Teens was created to help you see how God has designed the church and how you can be part of it now. While made up of imperfect people, the church is God’s plan for community, support, and telling the world about Jesus. Build the foundation for your understanding of the church and delight in this unique community-the body and bride of Christ!

Features:

*Six small-group sessions

*Leader Guide in the back of the Bible study book to guide questions and discussion with small groups

*Biblically rooted and gospel-centered

*Personal study opportunities for ongoing spiritual growth

*6 group sessions, 6 weeks of personal study

*Promotional video and other free leader resources available at lifeway.com/togetherstudy

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

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.

Features:?

*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

Video Sessions:?

*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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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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Get Out Of Your Head Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video (Student/Study Guide
$24.99

Stop the spiral of toxic thoughts by learning how to become imitators of Christ.

Are your thoughts holding you captive? Jennie Allen–the visionary behind the million-strong IF: Gathering–knows what it’s like to swirl in a spiral of destructive thoughts, and she knows that from those thoughts, beliefs begin to form: “I’ll never be good enough.” “Other people have better lives than I do.” “God couldn’t really love me.”

We spiral down and down. Changing the way we think seems nearly impossible. And yet the apostle Paul tells us in his letter to the Philippians that conforming our minds to Christ is possible, and it’s the ultimate goal for every follower of Christ.

In Get Out of Your Head, a six-session video Bible study, Jennie gives us tools from the book of Philippians to transform our emotions, our outlooks, and even our circumstances, by taking control of our minds. We can find freedom from the downward spiral by:

*Taking every thought captive to make it obedient to Christ
*Shifting the focus of our minds from our circumstances to God
*Fighting toxic thoughts with weapons of humility, silence, and delight
*Escaping our comfort zones with weapons of connection, intentionality and gratitude
*Learning to forget what’s behind so we can move ahead
*Defeating anxiety with a mind like Christ’s

Our enemy is determined to get in our heads to make us feel helpless, overwhelmed, and incapable of making a difference for the kingdom of God. But when we submit our minds to Christ, the promises and goodness of God flood our lives in remarkable ways.

The Get Out of Your Head Study Guide uses projects, stories, and Bible study in the book of Philippians to engage the mind and heart.

Sessions and video run times:

1. Introduction: Spiraling Out (17:00)
2. Make the Shift (18:00)
3. Weapons We Use, Part I (17:00)
4. Weapons We Use, Part II (15:00)
5. A New Way to Live (17:00)
6. A Mind Like Christ (18:30)

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Christian Counselors Manual
$24.99

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
$14.99

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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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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Person Of Interest Investigators Guide Plus Streaming Video (Student/Study Guide
Original price was: $24.99.Current price is: $10.97.

Imagine investigating a murder in which there was no crime scene, no physical evidence, and no victim’s body. How would you identify a person of interest in such a case?

Designed to be used alongside Person of Interest and the Person of Interest Video Study, this study guide will teach you the same investigative strategies used by detective J. Warner Wallace to examine the claims of history.

Dateline featured cold-case detective and bestselling author, J. Warner Wallace, has investigated a number of these “no body missing person” cases and has successfully identified and convicted the killers, even without the victim’s body or evidence from the crime scene.

Can the historicity of Jesus be investigated in the same way? Can the truth about Jesus be uncovered even without a body or a crime scene? In Person of Interest, Wallace describes his own personal investigative journey from atheism to Christianity, as he employs a unique investigative strategy to confirm the historicity and deity of Jesus–without relying on the New Testament manuscripts.

Imagine a scenario in which every New Testament document has been destroyed, Wallace carefully sifts through the evidence from history alone to reconstruct the identity of Jesus as the world’s most important person of interest.

Person of Interest will:

*Invite readers into the life of a cold-case detective as he uncovers the truth about Jesus, using the same approach he also employs to solve a real murder case

*Teach readers how to become good detectives, using an innovative and unique “‘fuse’ and ‘fallout'” investigative strategy they can also use to examine other claims of history

*Help readers to explore common objections to Christianity

Concrete, compelling, and unique in its approach, Person of Interest will strengthen the faith of believers, while engaging those who are skeptical and distrusting of the New Testament.

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 Fuse and the Fallout (16 min)
2. Jesus, the Average Ancient? (11 min)
3. Jesus, the Copycat Savior (14 min)
4. Jesus, the Mistaken Messiah? (13 min)
5. In the Fullness of Time (11 min)

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Coming Golden Age Bible Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
Original price was: $16.99.Current price is: $11.97.

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.

Features:?

*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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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.

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*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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Everyday Evangelism Bible Study Book With Video Access (Student/Study Guide)
$19.99

Sharing your faith is not about winning arguments; it’s about winning hearts. And the way to do that is by engaging others with love, respect, and truth.

In this six-session study, you’ll be equipped with practical, effective ways to share the truth of the gospel with your friends, neighbors, and coworkers. You’ll be inspired by the author’s own story of how he came to know Jesus through a friend who reached out to him in love, invited him into his life, and showed him what it truly means to be a Christian. You’ll also be challenged to respond to God’s call to be bold–because eternity is at stake.

Everyday Evangelism Bible Study Book with Video Access includes printed content for six weeks of study, including group sessions with helpful discussion questions, 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.

Session topics:

1. Everyday Evangelist
2. Love People Well
3. Show How You Live
4. Win Hearts
5. Know the Truth
6. Be Bold

Features:

*Six 10- to 15-minute video teaching sessions with Preston Perry
*Six small group sessions
*Helpful guide to lead others towards gospel conversations
*Personal study opportunities for ongoing spiritual growth

Benefits:

*Understand the task of the evangelist and help believers see their call to evangelism.

*Move away from specific methods and into a heart that beats for evangelism.

*Trust God to use you in the unique way He’s called you.

*Change the way you think of evangelism by focusing on love.

*Root yourself in a clear understanding of why the gospel should be shared.

*Learn to love people and their stories, over arguments and debates.

*Give away the gospel with gentleness and respect.

*Love people wholistically in order to open the door for evangelism.

*Learn to make a defense for the hope that you have within you.

*Become equipped to see the cultural context around you and how the gospel uniquely ministers to it.

*Share the gospel in a way that it can be embraced and received.

*Allow God to take your story and your conversations and use them for His glory.

*Find the boldness needed to do what God has called you to do.

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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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Sharpening The Focus Of The Church
$22.99

A timeless classic for solid grounding and renewal.

Is your church adrift? Many churches are struggling to stay focused–to stay on point and hold fast to gospel essentials. Competing voices threaten to divide rather than unite and grow the church. In Sharpening the Focus of the Church, Dr. Gene Getz has written a classic, insightful, biblical treatise on church renewal. Getz focuses on New Testament principles as applied to the unique needs of contemporary culture and roots readers in the perspective of the history of the church.

Discover how to sharpen your church’s focus through the lenses of Scripture, church history, and present-day needs. As you embark on this in-depth study of New Testament teaching, you will experience the power of the Word and the power of the Spirit transforming your church from the inside out. You’ll find positive, biblical solutions to the problems facing the church today, with practical advice for finding solutions to contemporary questions.

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What Happens Next Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video (Student/Study Guide)
$21.99

What comes to mind when you think about the end times? If you are like many Christians, you might not think about it much at all. You have a carpe diem kind of faith that focuses on the here and now. Why occupy your thoughts with the “not yet” when you have enough to deal with in the “right now”? The answer is simple: because Jesus focused on the end times. A full thirty percent of his teachings in the Gospels have to do with discourses on heaven, hell, and the events that will signal the final age. So, if Jesus made the end times a priority, it only makes sense that his followers would make it a priority as well.

Perhaps one of the reasons why you don’t like to think about the end times is because you know it will involve turmoil and strife. Indeed, Jesus said the final days would be marked by events that include economic turmoil, political conflicts, ethnic tensions, persecution of Christians, famines, wars and rumors of wars, diseases, false prophets, waning faith in Jesus, and other fearful sights. Jesus declared, “All these are the beginning of birth pains” (Matthew 24:9). Labor pains increase in frequency and intensity as the delivery draws near. Jesus was speaking of a day in which the same will happen in the world.

Now, when it comes to considering these events that will signal the end of the age, you have a choice as to how you will respond. You can see these circumstances through the eyes of fear or faith. The eyes of fear see little reason for hope and ample reason for anxiety. However, the eyes of faith see history inching closer and closer to a new era that will usher in a heavenly destiny–a time when you will “reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize” (Philippians 3:14 nlt). God has told you what to expect not to scare you but to prepare you. He is like a pilot on the intercom telling the passengers about impending turbulence. A good pilot keeps his travelers informed. Your good Father does the same!

God wants you to have a deep-seated confidence that he is firmly on his throne and the future is in his hands. He has given prophecy to empower his saints with the reassurance that whatever happens in this life, he is ultimately sovereign.

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Precepts For Living 2024-2025 KJV NLT Parallel Pastors Edition Sermon Outli
$32.95

Precepts for Living(R) Pastor’s Edition is the companion guide to UMI’s bestselling Precepts for Living(R) annual Bible commentary. Written for the pastors and created with the minister in mind, this special resource provides a full year of teachings from God’s Word. It is an indispensable resource for ministry leaders. Each weekly study analyzes key thoughts and brings biblical teachings to life with 52 thought-provoking Sermon Titles and Sermon Illustrations to help illuminate Scripture passages. Sermon Outlines reinforce key truths studied in Sunday School, Bible Studies, and small groups. Also included are Maps and Illustrations, Homiletical essays, and a Preaching evaluation form for training beginning preachers. Use Precepts for Living(R) Pastor’s Edition to help guide your congregation toward a deeper understanding of God’s Word.

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Soul Winning Church
$16.99

Your church’s sermons often include a call to evangelize. You’ve held evangelism training events. You give out invites to your Christmas and Easter services. So… where are all the new Christians? Is your church actually reaching the lost with the gospel?

For many of us, despite having the best intentions, our churches struggle to reach out with the gospel effectively. J.A. Medders and Dr. Doug Logan, Jr. have decades of experience in leading churches and mentoring pastors, and here they outline six principles for cultivating a genuine evangelistic culture throughout your church.

Includes case studies from a variety of different cultures and contexts to give you practical ideas for implementing these six principles.

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Colossians Study Guide With Leaders Notes (Student/Study Guide)
$16.99

In a culture where questions about identity are at the forefront, Christians need to remember the most important thing that defines them is being united to Christ. This truth is a daily reality that brings strength and a confident destiny that brings hope.Colossians: Becoming Who You Are in Christ helps readers better understand their connection to Christ and realize that they are becoming who they have already been declared to be in Christ fully loved and fully alive in him. Transformation is God’s good gift that comes as we cooperate with his redeeming power and learn to respond to His invitation to trust him and live out our connection with Jesus in every area of life.

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1 Body One Spirit
$19.99

There is a massive deficit in our churches, parishes, and fellowships; an entire category of people is missing

According to the CDC, one in four people in the United States lives with a disability, yet many of our churches don’t resemble this reality. Attempts to welcome those with a disability are often implemented by well-meaning but ill-informed people. The results can lead to those with disabilities feeling excluded and isolated from the family of God.

One Body, One Spirit gives eyes to the able-bodied to see the challenges experienced by those with disabilities:

*Physical barriers to places of worship, classrooms, and small group settings leave people outside the gathered family of God.

*Emotional barriers, like fear and prejudice, preclude them from using their spiritual gifts.

How can church communities, both on the congregational and individual level, address these issues? Paul Pettit and Jason Epps provide a roadmap by looking at a biblically informed solution. They survey disability in the Old and New Testaments, provide a vision for full integration, outline how to conduct a disability audit, and offer a five-step plan for how to change the culture of your church.

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1662 Book Of Common Prayer International Edition Service Book
$254.99

IVP Academic’s popular edition of the classic 1662 Book of Common Prayer, now available as a beautiful Service Book for use in public worship.

The Service Book of the The 1662 Book of Common Prayer: International Edition contains all the services a minister would use in corporate worship. The liturgies present the unaltered text from the International Edition, set in large, readable type with red rubrics and five ribbons. Covered in beautiful genuine red leather, with gold stamping and a lay-flat binding.

The Service Book includes:

*Morning Prayer
*Evening Prayer
*The Creed of St. Athanasius
*The Litany
*Prayers and Thanksgivings
*The Collects, Epistles, and Gospels
*The Ministration of the Holy Communion
*Baptism, Both Public and Private
*Baptism for Those of Riper Years
*The Catechism, with Confirmation
*The Solemnization of Matrimony
*The Burial of the Dead
*The Thanksgiving of Women after Childbirth
*A Commination
*The Psalter
*Appendices
*Prayers from Other Services
*Additional Prayers and Thanksgivings
*From the Additional Rubrics

The Book of Common Prayer (1662) is one of the most beloved liturgical texts in the Christian church, and remains a definitive expression of Anglican identity today. But the classic text of the 1662 prayer book presents several difficulties for contemporary users, especially those outside the Church of England. The 1662 Book of Common Prayer: International Edition gently updates the text for contemporary use. State prayers of England have been replaced with prayers that can be used regardless of nation or polity. Obscure words and phrases have been modestly revised-but always with a view towards preserving the prayer book’s own cadence. Finally, a selection of treasured prayers from later Anglican tradition has been appended.

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Fully Devoted Bible Study Book With Video Access (Student/Study Guide)
$33.31

Fully Devoted Bible Study Book with Video Access includes printed content for eight 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.

*15-minute video sessions featuring Alex and Stephen Kendrick and others
*8 small group sessions
*Promotional video
*Session previews featuring Alex and Stephen Kendrick
*Personal study opportunities for ongoing spiritual growth

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Invest In Transformation
$17.99

There is no transformation without trust, but trust is not transformation. We must learn how to invest trust for transformation.

Groups that have become skeptical need leadership to refuel a sense of community and continuity if change is going to happen. But trust can be easily hoarded or squandered. This Practicing Change volume from Tod Bolsinger outlines steps to envision trust for the sake of growth.

In this essential Christian leadership resource, you’ll find:

*Wisdom on reviving trust within your community to enable transformative growth
*Practical advice from experienced Christian leader and bestselling author Tod Bolsinger
*Brief and accessible chapters sprinkled with colorful illustrations
*Real-life case studies and balcony time exercises for teams

The Practicing Change Series from Tod Bolsinger offers an engaging introduction to how we process organizational change and come through with renewed mission and vision. Each of the four illustrated volume opens and closes with a case study and includes balcony time exercises for teams to process together. Also available: How Not to Waste a Crisis, The Mission Always Wins, and Leading Through Resistance.

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Leading Through Resistance
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When facing losses, even the best teammates can start pushing back. As teams wrestle with uncertainty, leaders need to chart a steady course. Join Tod Bolsinger as he teaches unexpected skills for engaging resistance and moving the mission forward.

In this essential Christian leadership resource, you’ll find:

*Wisdom on leading communities past losses with courage and empathy
*Practical advice from experienced Christian leader and bestselling author Tod Bolsinger
*Brief and accessible chapters sprinkled with colorful illustrations
*Real-life case studies and balcony time exercises for teams

The Practicing Change Series from Tod Bolsinger offers an engaging introduction to how we process organizational change and come through with renewed mission and vision. Each of the four illustrated volume opens and closes with a case study and includes balcony time exercises for teams to process together. Also available: How Not to Waste a Crisis, The Mission Always Wins, and Invest in Transformation.

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Mission Always Wins
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It’s time to further the mission. Not the boss, not the team, not the stakeholders-the mission.

Change requires tough decisions. But when the focus is blurred, how can we stay on track? We need clarity and agreement on the real task at hand-our genuine mission. This Practicing Change volume from Tod Bolsinger guides us through naming competing values and realigning the driving purpose with missional clarity.

In this essential Christian leadership resource, you’ll find:

*Wisdom on clarifying your organization’s purpose to give your team an aligned mission
*Practical advice from experienced Christian leader and bestselling author Tod Bolsinger
*Brief and accessible chapters sprinkled with colorful illustrations
*Real-life case studies and balcony time exercises for teams

The Practicing Change Series from Tod Bolsinger offers an engaging introduction to how we process organizational change and come through with renewed mission and vision. Each of the four illustrated volume opens and closes with a case study and includes balcony time exercises for teams to process together. Also available: How Not to Waste a Crisis, Leading Through Resistance, and Invest in Transformation.

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How Not To Waste A Crisis
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Rising to the occasion calls for a new skill set. But when crises hit, we return to our defaults and double down. The upheaval you find yourself in can reframe your leadership and revive your team.

In this volume, an ideal place to begin the Practicing Change Series, Tod Bolsinger explores the opportunity available in a reality shaken by health, financial, social, and political disasters. Crisis is an opportunity to stop trying harder and begin embracing adaptability. Through observation, interpretation, and intervention, we as leaders can explore a way forward. When your church or nonprofit needs fresh vision, take these steps to learn how to lead anew, and then continue on your leadership journey with the next volumes.

In this essential Christian leadership resource, you’ll find:

*Wisdom on leading your organization through a crisis by embracing adaptability
*Practical advice from experienced Christian leader and bestselling author Tod Bolsinger
*Brief and accessible chapters sprinkled with colorful illustrations
*Real-life case studies and balcony time exercises for teams

The Practicing Change Series from Tod Bolsinger offers an engaging introduction to how we process organizational change and come through with renewed mission and vision. Each of the four illustrated volume opens and closes with a case study and includes balcony time exercises for teams to process together. Also available: The Mission Always Wins, Leading Through Resistance, and Invest in Transformation.

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Daniel Prayer Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video
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Do you long for a more powerful prayer life? Do you grow discouraged when your prayers don’t seem to change anything or allow you to hear God’s voice?

In this six-session video Bible study workshop (video access included), Anne Graham Lotz presents a biblical approach to prayer that will help you:

*Learn to listen for God’s voice,
*Know Him in a personal relationship,
*and Communicate with Him through His Word.

By taking a close look at the life of Daniel, Anne unpacks the prayer he prayed in Daniel 9. Following the pattern of Daniel’s original prayer as a model for how we speak to our Creator, she helps us develop a more meaningful and powerful prayer life.

For an entire generation, Daniel’s people had been held in captivity and separated from their homeland. But when Daniel read a prophecy in which God said He would restore His people to Jerusalem after seventy years, he claimed that promise and cried out for to the Lord to bring it to pass. Daniel’s example of praying God’s Word back to Him is what Anne calls “reversed thunder.”

In this six-session study, Anne explains how we can reverse the thunder until Heaven is moved and we see real change in our own lives and the lives of those we’re praying for.

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

*The study guide itself–with video notes, personal study and group discussion sections, and a guide to best practices for leading a group.

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

This guide includes weekly Bible study readings, group activities, and space for writing your own prayers. It is ideal for use in small groups and Sunday school classes and includes a simplified Bible study track for more limited meeting time (such as a workplace lunchtime setting).

Sessions and run times include:

1. Bible Study Workshop (48:00)
2. Preparing for Prayer (17:00)
3. Prompting in Prayer (22:30)
4. Pleading in Prayer (25:00)
5. Prevailing in Prayer (18:00)
6. The Battle in Prayer (25:00)

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

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Navigating Destructive Relationships
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All relationships disappoint us from time to time. But some relationships are destructive, especially those marked by addiction, abuse, and/or life-dominating problems. Navigating Destructive Relationships, a support group curriculum, provides you with a safe and stable place where you can name what’s going on and turn toward God. You are not alone. God sees and cares for your suffering.

Navigating Destructive Relationships is built on a 9-step model that helps you process intense relational suffering with the hope of the gospel. Learning alongside others facing similar challenges allows participants a unique opportunity to grow as they identify choices they can make in response to their loved one’s destructive patterns.

This resource is part of the Church-Based Counseling series, built on the G4 model of subject-specific, lay-led counseling groups, designed to help churches create sustainable lay counseling ministries.

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Overcoming Addiction : 9 Steps Toward Freedom
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If you are willing to admit that alcohol and/or drugs are disrupting your life, Overcoming Addiction will guide you toward healing. Counselor Brad Hambrick provides a 9-step framework to help you reclaim your life and experience the freedom God wants for you. Find hope as you learn to be honest with God, yourself, and others.

Overcoming Addiction is a support group curriculum that seeks to capture the gospel in slow motion and provide a safe environment for participants to grow together as they pursue steps toward lasting change to addictive patterns.

This resource is part of the Church-Based Counseling series, built on the G4 model of subject-specific, lay-led counseling groups, designed to help churches create sustainable lay counseling ministries.

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