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Traumatized Church : What Paul’s Relationship With The Corinthian Church Te
$24.99Discover a path to healing and understanding in The Traumatized Church by New Testament scholar Scot McKnight and therapist Adrienne Gibson. Whether you’re a pastor, counselor, church leader, or someone who has been hurt by the church, this book provides a compassionate and practical framework to address the wounds of trauma and learn how to develop how churches can become trauma-informed spaces. McKnight examines the life of the apostle Paul and his complex relationship with the Corinthian church, offering biblical wisdom from Paul’s life that helps us shape a renewed response to trauma within the church.
This book dives deeply into the realities of trauma–how it impacts individuals, communities, and ministries–and uses theological insights to guide readers through the four R’s of trauma care: Realize, Recognize, Respond, and Resist. From understanding the symptoms of trauma in today’s church members to providing actionable steps to foster safety, trust, support, collaboration, and empowerment, this book creates a roadmap for healing. With stories of real experiences, practical advice, and scriptural grounding, McKnight and Gibson encourage a Kingdom-minded approach to community, rooted in love and restoration rather than re-traumatization. Together, we can create churches that reflect Christ’s healing and compassion.
If you’re ready to transform your understanding of trauma and begin building spaces of redemption, The Traumatized Church is an essential resource for your ministry or personal growth.
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Becoming Like Jesus Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video (Student/Study Guide)
Original price was: $22.99.$16.09Current price is: $16.09.Discover the transformative power of the beatitudes.
Many of us imagine spiritual growth as a steady climb upward, but the truth is that it’s a journey filled with highs, lows, and moments of relearning. Every struggle, setback, and victory is part of how Jesus shapes us into His image.
The Beatitudes listed in Matthew 5 provide a roadmap for this journey, revealing the qualities Jesus calls us to embody: poverty in spirit, godly sorrow, meekness, a hunger and thirst for righteousness, mercy, purity, peacemaking, and perseverance through trials. These traits don’t develop overnight–they require deep work, over time, with the support of a community for them to take root and bear fruit in your life.
Benefits of the Study
*Renewed Perspective on Spiritual Growth: Gain clarity and encouragement by understanding that spiritual growth isn’t a straight path but a dynamic journey of highs and lows, helping you embrace where you are in your faith walk.
*Practical Tools for Everyday Faith: Discover actionable steps to reflect Christ’s character in your daily life, equipping you to navigate the challenges of work, family, and community with grace and purpose.
*Deeper Connection with God: Strengthen your relationship with God through Scripture-based lessons, prayer, and reflection, fostering a sense of peace and purpose in the midst of life’s busyness.
*Encouragement for Life’s Challenges: Find hope and resilience by exploring how Jesus’ teachings, like the Beatitudes, can guide you through seasons of doubt, setbacks, and struggles.
*Inspiration to Lead and Serve: Be empowered to live out your faith authentically, inspiring those around you–whether in your family, church, or community–to pursue a Christlike life.
Features of the Study
*Individual access to six streaming video sessions: Dynamic video teachings from Matt Chandler offer encouragement and biblical teachings.
*Interactive Small Group Format: Designed with an engaging structure that fosters meaningful discussions, shared learning, and deeper connections within small groups.
*Flexible Six-Week Schedule: A six-week format that’s easy to adapt for individual study, small groups, or church-wide discipleship programs.
*Leader’s Guide: Found in the back of the study guide, the Leader’s Guide provides preparation tips for leading a group through “Becoming Like Jesus”, offers suggested structures for meetings, and helps leaders navigate group dynamics.
*Guided Reflectio
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Lie You Dont Know You Believe Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video: (Student/S
$24.99We’ve all been there–feeling stuck, frustrated, and wondering why things just don’t feel okay. No matter how much we try, we can’t seem to shake the same destructive habits, anxious thoughts, and hidden insecurities. What if the real problem isn’t what we’re doing but what we’re believing? What if, underneath it all, we’ve been living from a core lie, one that has quietly shaped our identity, our relationships, and even how we see God?
In The Lie You Don’t Know You Believe Bible Study, we will trace the wilderness temptation of Christ alongside the three lies Jennie has discerned every person believes at their core. We will see how Jesus was not tempted to listen to the lies of the enemy, but through his example, we can learn how to identify the lies and then how to fight them.
If you’ve ever wondered if freedom is possible, it is. And it starts here.
This study guide includes:
*Individual access to 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 groupStreaming video access included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2030. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.
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Aura Of Hope
$17.99Equipping United Methodist leaders for a changing landscape.
United Methodists are navigating questions about identity, purpose, and the path forward. An Aura of Hope by Lovett H. Weems, Jr., offers a timely roadmap for renewal and growth during this pivotal moment.
Drawing on his extensive experience as founding director of the Lewis Center for Church Leadership, Weems provides strategic insights that illuminate how historical divisions, current trends, and the post-disaffiliation landscape have shaped today’s United Methodist Church.
This ten-chapter book combines rigorous data analysis with pastoral wisdom to address critical questions:
– Who are we now as a denomination?
– How can a diverse and inclusive church achieve the growth necessary for effective ministry?Through accessible prose and practical guidance, Weems charts a distinctly Wesleyan path forward one that focuses on “the people God has given us,” those outside traditional church connections who need to experience God’s transforming grace. Written with both clergy and laity in mind, this hopeful yet realistic assessment equips United Methodist leaders at all levels with the tools and vision needed to engage their changing context and pursue faithful next steps for their congregations and annual conferences.
With the purchase of An Aura of Hope, readers also receive access to the following extras:
1. Downloadable charts, graphs, and data points supporting the book’s claims
2. A set of guidelines and suggestions from the author for how leaders can share the book’s call to action with their congregations
3. Three “Stories of Hope” from United Methodist church leaders on how they are living into the new United Methodist Church.
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Cultural Diversity And Psychology
$24.99This book explores major themes and topics in the study of cultural diversity in psychology through a Christian lens. It encourages students to deeply reflect on how Christian faith, culture, and psychology intersect so they can intelligently and empathetically engage God’s diverse world and its people.
Each chapter includes
– a concise review of key psychological concepts in cultural, multicultural, or cross-cultural psychology;
– compelling narratives and examples from diverse cultural contexts;
– balanced reflections that integrate culture, psychology, and Christian perspectives; and
– discussion questions, case studies, self-assessments, and activities to deepen understanding and application.
By utilizing a Christian faith perspective, this book helps students more critically and compassionately engage topics related to diversity and culture in psychology. Its focus on the integration of faith makes it a thoughtful and engaging companion to mainstream textbooks in cross-cultural, multicultural, or diversity-focused psychology courses.
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Augustinian Pastor : Deep Wisdom For Modern Ministry
$27.99Discover Augustine’s Pastoral Heart for Today’s Complex Challenges
Can embracing Augustine as a role model and mentor transform pastoral life and ministry? In The Augustinian Pastor, Joseph Sherrard invites readers to encounter Augustine anew–not merely as a theologian or philosopher but as a pastor and mentor.
Sherrard weaves together the story of Augustine’s life and his various writings to offer pastors a deep well of wisdom for ministry today, exploring both who the pastor is and how that informs the various things the pastor does. You’ll discover:
*a pastoral mentor for modern ministry–encounter Augustine as a fellow shepherd who sustained a lifetime of faithful ministry
*wisdom for who you are, not just what you do–explore the pastor’s story, rule of life, friendships, and heart before diving into preaching, discipleship, and ecclesiology
*practical implementation–each chapter concludes with concrete suggestions for applying Augustinian principles to your specific context
*deep wells for weary shepherds–find time-tested insights on pastoral friendship, pride and humility, the cure of souls, and the church community
After more than a decade of ministry, Sherrard encountered Augustine afresh; he found that Augustine’s writings and sermons came alive when he heard them in the voice of a fellow pastor shepherding his flock. Sherrard discovered a mentor who had walked the road before him. Augustine understood the complexities of ministry, navigating the challenges of his own complicated times while guiding his people through church conflict and forming them for the ordinary work of love.
With a foreword by Esau McCaulley, The Augustinian Pastor offers timeless wisdom, insight, and encouragement for the work of pastoral ministry.
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Gospel Education : Jesus As Lord Of The Classical Christian School
$19.99Making disciples of the next generation
– Introduces parents to the benefits of classical Christian education
– Gives educators a vision for Christ-centered classical education
– Illustrates how Christ shapes all aspects of a schoolIn Gospel Education, Nate Walker casts a vision for Christ-centered classical education. Everything holds together in Jesus because Jesus is Lord. So a gospel-fueled education brings children into the culture of Jesus’s kingdom. It integrates all subjects around Jesus and shapes the whole child: heart, soul, and mind.
Gospel Education explains why Christians should embrace classical education for their children. And it shows how Christ organizes all aspects of a classical school–from its vision to its application of the seven liberal arts. For parents and educators alike, Gospel Education displays what a truly Christian education should look like.
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Journey To Disciple Making
$19.99Discipleship was never meant to be complicated. The earliest followers of Jesus learned to think like Him, live like Him, and lead others to do the same. Now it’s your turn.
Journey to Disciple Making is a practical, hands-on guide following the biblical framework in Peyton Jones’s Discipology textbook. This journal is designed specifically for everyday believers, small group members, and anyone ready to move from passive attendance to active participation in God’s mission.
Rooted in the simple but powerful model Jesus used, this journal walks you through three essential movements of discipleship:
*Learn how to spend intentional Time with Jesus and with others
*Absorb the Teaching that shapes your heart, mind, and life
*Practice the Tactics that turn belief into bold actionMore than a workbook, Journey to Disciple Making is a transformational journey that invites you to step into the time-tested, biblical pathways of disciple-making that Jesus Himself modeled.
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King Is Coming Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video (Student/Study Guide)
$22.99Embracing the hope of the second coming of Jesus.
What if the most misunderstood topic in the Bible is the key to a vibrant, purpose-filled faith?
For many, the second coming of Jesus is surrounded by confusion and fear. But in The King Is Coming Bible Study, author and speaker John Bevere brings clarity and hope–inviting you to trade anxiety for blessing, urgency, and joy.
In the six sessions of this video Bible study, you’ll unravel biblical prophecy and discover God’s master plan for His bride and your life. You’ll learn to:
*See the Big Picture: Understand your role in God’s unfolding story.
*Deepen Your Intimacy with Jesus: Explore the ancient Jewish wedding to grasp what awaits His bride.
*Live with Purpose: Recognize the season of Jesus’ return and answer His call to action.
*Prepare Your Heart: Learn how to be wise and ready, pursuing a holy, set-apart life.
This study will refresh your faith, inspire action, and transform how you live each day. Are you ready to embrace the hope and power of His return?
This study guide includes:
*Individual access to six streaming video sessions
*Video notes and comprehensive structure for group discussion time
*Personal study for deeper reflection between sessions
*A guide to best practices for leading a groupStreaming video access included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2031. 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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Leading Worship For Workers
$22.99Designing Worship Servies That Speak to Our Daily Work Lives
People spend approximately one third of their lives at work. Whether paid or volunteer, blue collar or white collar, workers experience tremendous joys and significant challenges in their daily work. It should be no surprise that their spiritual questions, frustrations, and longings are often directly connected to their various careers and callings. But when they gather for corporate worship, services rarely acknowledge or mention their working lives.
In Leading Worship for Workers, two innovators in the global faith and work movement encourage church leaders to think critically about the congregations they serve. You’ll discover:
*how to audit current worship practices and assess your congregation’s work-life realities to create more relevant, engaging Sunday services;
*step-by-step guidance for every element of worship–from gathering and singing to confession, testimony, communion, and sending–with specific applications for workers in all vocations;
*prayers, songs, liturgies, and blessing ceremonies for various callings, including students, parents, retirees, and workers transitioning between careers; and
*innovative worship ideas and resources to help ministry teams integrate faith-at-work themes into weekly services.
This comprehensive resource offers pastors, worship leaders, and ministry teams an array of creative ideas and practical methods to help them craft worship services that speak directly to workers and the realities they face throughout the week.
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Keeping Kids Christian
$21.99How Do We Keep the Next Generation in the Faith?
– A fresh approach to keeping children in the church and equipping them to grow as disciples
– Emphasizes the importance of integrating kids into corporate worship and taking advantage of intergenerational activities
– Both theologically sound and practical for real life
As both a pastor and a parent, Cameron S. Shaffer is alarmed by the mass exodus of young people from the church over the past couple decades. The rise of the Nones and exvangelicals is clear evidence that our current children’s and youth ministry practices are ineffective and must change if we want to stem the tide of dechurching. Whatever we’re doing now is not creating lifelong disciples.
Combining biblical and theological insights with the latest sociological research, Shaffer presents a comprehensive and compelling case not for retooling the system of child discipleship we already have in place but for reevaluating and reshaping it entirely. He explains just how conversion works, the importance of parental involvement, and the necessity of keeping kids and youth in church and involved with the whole community of faith rather than continually sending them away to do youth-centered activities. He also covers the big question of how to keep young people committed to their faith when they grow up, go to college, enter the workforce, and start families of their own.
In this thoughtful book, pastors, children’s and youth ministers, church leaders, and Christian parents alike will find a clear path forward to keep kids Christian and keep them involved in the church.
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Familiar Stranger Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video (Student/Study Guide)
$22.99Is the Holy Spirit a stranger in your faith?
Have you ever felt there’s a gap between the life promised in the Bible and the one you’re living?
For many followers of Jesus, the Holy Spirit is a familiar stranger–a rumored figure we know of, but don’t truly know. We hear stories of God’s power but struggle to see it in our own lives. This study guide is an invitation to close that gap.
Join pastor and author Tyler Staton on a six-session journey to rediscover the most misunderstood person of the Trinity. Moving from rich theology to practical application, this study provides a framework to experience the Holy Spirit in profound, new ways.
You will learn to:
*Hear God’s Voice: Develop the practice of discernment to recognize God’s whisper amidst the noise.
*Move in God’s Power: Explore the spiritual gifts of prophecy, healing, and more, not as ancient history, but as a present reality.
*Redeem Your Pain: Understand how God meets us and works through our suffering.
A vibrant relationship with the Holy Spirit starts now!
This study guide includes:
*A guide to best practices for leading a group
*Individual access to six streaming video sessions
*Personal study for deeper reflection between sessions
*Video notes and comprehensive structure for group discussion timeStreaming video access included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2031. 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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