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Church That Cares
$16.99Practical and realistic insights, strategies and stories focused on contributing to a caring church culture.
You believe in the love of Christ, but does love for one another shape your church’s current culture-or the culture your church hopes to build?
Coming alongside you as a fellow church member and a biblical counsellor, Helen Thorne-Allenson offers practical, realistic insight into contributing to a church culture of care.
You’ll consider…
*Stories of care and of care needs that you recognize or relate to
*Why care matters, what it looks like and why it’s difficult
*How to encourage others to get involved and share the load
*11 building blocks for you and your churchReflection questions at the end of each chapter will help you practise the principles shared.
However far along your church is in cultivating a caring community, you’ll find clarifying questions, fresh ideas and biblical wisdom in A Church That Cares.
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Joshua Bible Study Book With Video Access (Student/Study Guide)
$41.65“None of the good promises the LORD had made to the house of Israel failed. Everything was fulfilled.” Joshua 21:45
The book of Joshua chronicles God’s continuing faithfulness to fulfill His covenant promises to Abraham. It is a book of transitions, in which Joshua rises to leadership and the people of God step across the Jordan into the long-awaited land of promise. The task of possessing the land will test the limits of their strength and their courage, but God’s covenant will not fail them. And Joshua’s faithful example will whisper toward the perfect faithfulness of Christ Himself.
In this 10-session, verse-by-verse study of the book of Joshua, Jen Wilkin helps us see how God’s commands, though sometimes difficult, are always rooted in His steadfast love for His people. Israel’s story is our story. We battle not against flesh and blood as they did, but we courageously war against the temptations of the world, the flesh, and the devil, trusting in the finished work of the true and better Joshua, Jesus Christ.
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*Verse-by-verse study of the book of Joshua
*10 video teaching sessions, approximately 45+ minutes each, unpacking truths found throughout the study and offering additional insights
*9 weeks of personal study featuring illuminating questions to help you focus on and understand Scripture
*Leader helps for group discussion
Video Sessions:
*A Word for Leaders (03:51)-Are you leading or facilitating discussion for a Bible study group going through Joshua? Don’t miss this video of encouragement and direction from Jen as you prepare to lead other women through this study.
*Week One: Introduction (45:11)-In this introductory video, Jen describes her Bible study methodology and what to expect from her study approach to the book of Joshua. Watch this video with your group or on your own before you begin your study.
*Week Two: A Leader Called (41:00)-Jen teaches through Joshua 1, where we see Joshua installed as successor to the great leader Moses. After forty years of wandering, God’s people are at last poised to enter the land of Canaan.
*Week Three: Faith in an Unlikely Place (35:42)-In her teaching of Joshua 2, Jen explains how Joshua sets his sights on Jericho-a fortress city located west of the Jordan-and the unlikely help Israel finds within its walls, a woman whose story can teach us much about fear, faith, and faithfulness.
*Week Four: Crossing Jordan (52:08)-In this session, Jen teaches through Jos
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He Chose The Nails Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video Updated Edition (Stude
$21.99Is your heart unsettled by the chaos of the world? Are you heavy-laden with bad moments, mad moments, or anxious moments? Today, rest in God’s self-giving love and leave all your troubles at the foot of the cross.
In the He Chose the Nails Bible Study, Max Lucado observes that the last moments leading up to Jesus’ death were not left up to chance. God chose the path; he selected the nails. Our Lord planted the trio of crosses and painted the sign. God was never more sovereign than in the details of the death of his Son.
And in those details are gifts that Christ provided for us. The cross. The thorns. The nails. His seamless robe. The empty tomb. God didn’t have to give us all these things, you know. The only required act for our salvation was the shedding of blood, yet he did much more. So much more.
In this Easter season study, Max will help you:
*Experience Lent as a time not to just give up something, but to prepare to receive good gifts from God.
*Take comfort that Jesus understands everything you face in this life.
*Receive the grace of Christ’s work for us and cooperate with God’s work in us to make us more like him.
*Stand firm in the promise that you are forgiven, and you are welcome in God’s presence, no matter what you’ve done.
Search the scene of the cross and listen for God’s gentle whisper, “I did it just for you.”
The He Chose the Nails Bible Study Guide includes video notes and discussion questions, Bible exploration, an individual application activity, and a Lenten practice to complete between meetings.
Sessions include:
1. He Chose to Be One of Us
2. He Chose to Forgive Us
3. He Chose to Invite Us into His Presence
4. He Chose to Love Us Forever
5. He Chose to Give Us Victory
6. He Chose to Give Us Confidence (optional session for Week 6 of Lent)Add to cart3 in stock
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Case For Easter Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video Updated Edition
$19.99What do the Gospel accounts actually say about Jesus’ death and resurrection? How can we know the biblical accounts are accurate? In The Case for Christ, Lee Strobel retraced his spiritual journey from atheism to faith by showing how the evidence he obtained from experts in the field of history, archaeology, and ancient manuscripts led him to the verdict that Jesus truly was the Son of God. In The Case for Easter Bible Study, Lee investigates the story surrounding the resurrection of Jesus–and how we can know that it is true.
In each session, participants will explore:
*How to understand the differences between the Gospel accounts
*How to use historical and medical evidence to build a strong case for Jesus’ resurrection
*Why the Gospel writers are credible when they make this claim
*The testimony of those who witnessed Jesus alive after the crucifixion
*Why it’s clear the early church carried on the teaching of these witnessesThe Case for Easter Bible Study invites you to examine the evidence of the resurrection for yourself and points to the conclusion that Jesus was the Son of God who conquered the grave.
Session titles:
1. Evidence for the Resurrection
2. An Excruciating Execution
3. The Case for the Empty Tomb
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Matthew For You
$17.99“Matthew’s Gospel tells the story of Jesus, Immanuel, God with us, Israel’s Messiah and the hope of all nations. If you are a Christian, this is the story of your Savior-King. Matthew’s Gospel is something of a training manual to show you how you can live within this wonderful story.”
Unpacking the Gospel, pastor and theologian Tim Chester helps readers to follow the contours of Matthew’s writing, seeing how Jesus fulfils the Old Testament, what membership of his kingdom looks like in our lives, and how the hope of Jesus is for the whole of the world.
God’s Word For You resources are accessible commentaries. They are designed for devotional reading or teaching prep, or to help you dig deeper into the Bible. Each commentary offers expository reflections on a book of the Bible and includes straightforward insights into history, culture and more.
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Future Church : Harnessing Disruption To Advance The Gospel
$19.99A Spero – Bible Media Group Title
THE WORLD HAS CHANGED.
THE CHURCH MUST CHANGE TOO–BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE.
We live in an age defined by disruption–artificial intelligence, digital tribalism, decentralization. In our posttruth culture too many leaders cling to outdated models, unsure how to engage a world that has already moved on. Is this the end–or the beginning of something new?
Terry Parkman, DMin, recognizes the opportunity within the chaos. With today’s cultural, technological, and spiritual paradigms shifting faster than ever, this moment demands more than a few tweaks. It demands transformation. In Future Church, Terry boldly calls leaders to rethink how the Church engages the next generations without diluting the Gospel. With clarity and conviction, he unpacks how leaders can ride the waves of disruption rather than drown beneath them.
This is a field guide for those ready to:
*Understand why the old maps don’t work in a posttruth, postinstitutional world.
*Reframe discipleship for the Adaptive Age without compromising orthodoxy.
*Embrace decentralization as a model, not the enemy.
*Recognize and activate the missional power of Generations Z, Alpha, and Beta.
*Build flexible, Spirit-led systems that thrive in cultural upheaval.
*Leverage disruption to serve, not silence, the Gospel.This isn’t deconstruction. It’s a blueprint for what comes next. The message hasn’t changed, but everything else must.
THE FUTURE ISN’T SOMETHING WE NEED TO FEAR. IT’S SOMETHING WE’RE CALLED TO LEAD.
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Emerging Sexual Identities
$21.99A thoughtful and orthodox approach to the sexual identity questions of today’s youth
According to a recent Gallup Poll, 20.8% of Gen Z identify as LGBTQ+. As youth culture continues to evolve around sexual identity, Christian leaders, parents, and counselors need practical guidance for ministry and care. Emerging Sexual Identities offers a measured Christian response to the diverse sexual identities that are embraced by an increasing number of adolescents and explains how these identities function in the lives of today’s youth.
Mark Yarhouse and Julia Sadusky bring significant clinical and ministry experience to this timely resource. This comprehensive guide provides:
– clear explanations – help for understanding the new language and categories of sexual identities;
– research-based insights – grounded in clinical experience and current data on Gen Z sexual identity trends;
– practical tools – actionable strategies for pastors, youth workers, counselors, and parents;
– Orthodox Christian perspective – maintains biblical foundations while offering compassionate engagement;
– cultural context – explains how queer theory and cultural shifts have shaped today’s identity landscape;
– relational approach – focuses on accompanying youth through their personal stories and questions; and
– real-world application – addresses actual controversies and challenges in ministry settings.
The book focuses on accompanying, engaging, and ministering to teens navigating diverse sexual identities in the 21st century.
Whether you’re a pastor seeking to understand youth culture, a parent walking alongside your teenager, or a counselor working with LGBTQ+ youth, this book equips Christians with the wisdom and tools needed to minister effectively in today’s complex sexual identity culture.
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Behold The Savior Advent Bible Study Book For Women
$28.31“Look, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” – Luke 2:10b
Behold the Savior is an invitation to slow down and refocus our hearts on Jesus this Advent season, making space to receive the greatest gift of all. Through this 4-week study written by a team of women, you’ll take a slow walk through the first two chapters of Luke verse by verse. You’ll reflect on the significant people and events found in these chapters, celebrating the first Advent and looking forward to Jesus’s return. You’ll learn to treasure and meditate on the wonder of the Christmas story and the glorious moment when heaven came to earth through the birth of Jesus our Savior.
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*4 weeks of personal study and guided reflection for the busy Christmas season
*Leader guide to facilitate engaging small or large group discussion
*Activities and challenges to help prepare your heart for Christmas
*Beautiful full-color interior to enhance your experienceAdd to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Your Journey From Broken To Blessed
$18.99Why didn’t they love me? And am I still not worth loving?
Growing up without experiencing loving parental attachment leaves lasting pain. Moving past the hurt can seem impossible when unanswered questions linger and the effects of brokenness in your family remain. But even if you never experienced a loving relationship with your parents, you can receive the emotional and spiritual healing you crave.
In Your Journey from Broken to Blessed, John Trent and Kari Trent Stageberg, authors of The Blessing, offer guidance on how to break negative emotional cycles and provide practical steps toward healing, hope, and receiving the blessing you never experienced before. Discover how to recognize and affirm your worth, find freedom from past hurt, and know forgiveness by experiencing God’s love and blessing.
This helpful book includes:
*Engaging true stories to demonstrate key points,
*Practical steps toward healing and wholeness,
*A month-long action plan to receive, give, and live the Blessing.Find healing, grace, and empowerment to end the negative emotional cycle and instead, experience God’s love and blessing, then share it with others!
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Way Of Wisdom Bible Study Book With Video Access (Student/Study Guide)
Original price was: $41.65.$24.99Current price is: $24.99.The book of Proverbs describes godly wisdom as a path that leads to life and flourishing. It also warns of the folly of worldly wisdom as a path that leads to the grave. Every day we face the choice between the true riches of God’s instruction or the fool’s gold of earthly pleasures and pursuits. How often do we call to mind the wisdom found in the sayings of Proverbs to shed light on the path before us? How relevant do we even believe these ancient words are to our modern world?
In The Way of Wisdom – Bible Study Book with Video Access, Bible teachers Jen Wilkin, Ruth Chou Simons, Kelly Minter, Adrienne Camp, Elizabeth Woodson, and Courtney Doctor invite you to place your feet firmly on the path of life revealed in the book of Proverbs. As you consider wisdom principles on everyday topics like words, work, friendship, marriage, parenting, neighborliness, money management, leadership influence, and more, you’ll discover the wisdom of Proverbs as an invitation to steadily walk God’s way in God’s world.
Video Sessions:
*Session One: Introduction | The Beginning of Wisdom (36:28)-Join authors Jen Wilkin, Ruth Chou Simons, Kelly Minter, Adrienne Camp, Elizabeth Woodson, and Courtney Doctor for a conversation about what godly wisdom is, what it looks like to be a wise woman, and what role the book of Proverbs has played in their lives.
*Session Two: Two Paths, Two Women (47:17)-Jen Wilkin teaches on Proverbs 1-9, the opening chapters to the book of Proverbs. These chapters build the framework for the book and introduce readers to Lady Wisdom and Lady Folly, two figurative women used to teach the benefit of pursuing wisdom and the peril of rejecting it.
*Session Three: Wisdom in Our Words (28:16)-Ruth Chou Simons teaches on walking the way of wisdom in our words. The way of wisdom in our words isn’t a self-help program to get us what we want or to make others like us; it’s an alignment with God’s character, for His glory and our good.
*Session Four: Wisdom in Friendship and Neighborliness (36:56)-Kelly Minter teaches on walking the way of wisdom in our relationships with friends and neighbors. She draws connections between the principles in the book of Proverbs and the New Testament commands to extend to others compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
*Session Five: Wisdom at Home (35:30)-Adrienne Camp hosts a conversation with Courtney Doctor, Ruth Chou Simons, and Jen Wilkin on walking the way of wisdom at home. Conversat
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Anxious Generation Goes To Church
$19.99A new generation is going to church. But is the church ready?
Church consultant and researcher, Thom Rainer, believes God is at work in this generation, and he believes that this moment in time has created unique opportunities for churches to grow, thrive, and revive.
The culture is at inflection point. Nearly two-thirds of Gen Zers reported experiencing at least one mental health problem in the past two years. This statistic was lower for all older generations, including Millennials (51%), Gen Xers (29%) and Boomers (14%). Gen Z is the loneliest generation of Americans, lacking deep relationships and offline connection. Sixty-eight percent of Gen Z feel like nobody knows them well. That is one reason why this generation is called the anxious generation. Researchers have identified everything from social media to pandemic lockdowns as the prime culprit of why Gen Z is struggling with issues like mental illness more than other generations.
Thom Rainer views the church as God’s Plan A for helping this generation discover their true calling and thrive in a purposeful and genuine faith community. In this book, Thom explores research that reveals that the anxious generation is yearning for meaningful community and is waiting to be invited in.
The Anxious Generation Goes to Church
*presents research on the anxious generation that engenders hope for the future of the church
*describes the unique challenges for the anxious generation as well as their dreams and goals
*provides strategy and inspiration for church leaders who want to prepare believers to
provide help and hopeWith the unique challenges of our times, the anxious generation needs the church more than ever. Is your church ready?
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Witness : Loving Your Church By Sharing The Gospel
$16.99“And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard?” (Romans 10:14)
Each one of us came to saving faith in Jesus and was brought into God’s family because of faithful witnesses sharing the gospel message. And so, it’s our privilege as the church to keep on telling others this amazing news!
This book gives readers practical, biblical wisdom on how to share the gospel in a compassionate and winsome way. Using many real-life examples, Jonathan K. Dodson encourages readers to live in a manner that draws people to the truth and beauty of Christ. And to proclaim the gospel with a natural ease that speaks into the lives of the people we meet. Together with your church family, you can feel confident in reaching the community through effective Spirit-filled evangelism, underlined with confident, persistent prayer.
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