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Worship Old And New (Revised)
$22.99A reexamination of the actual practice of worship that goes beyond the merely academic to provide a practical perspective through the eyes of the worship leader and the congregation.
The most effective approach to worship is one that blends historical and traditional practices with contemporary elements. Worship Old and New is a scholarly, up-to-date, and thought-provoking resource for anyone serious about exploring worship and how to bring about a worship renewal in the church.
Now reformatted and updated for an easier, more logical approach to worship theology, this revised edition is divided into four major sections, addressing:
*The biblical foundation of worship–found in the Old and New Testaments as well as the early Christian movement.
*The biblical theology of worship–how worship is an enactment of the Gospel.
*A brief history of worship–from ancient and medieval, to twentieth-century renewal.
*An overview of how worship is practiced–from content and structure, to the role of music and art.
New information is incorporated into each section to give you a better grasp of the biblical themes of worship, a deeper understanding of Old Testament customs, and a solid grounding in modern-day renewal movements.
This book is ideal for ministerial, classroom, and congregational settings.
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Experience Jesus Really Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video (Student/Study Gu
$21.99Embark on a spiritual journey to cut through the murk of modern life and rediscover a deeply experiential relationship with Jesus Christ.
Do you feel like you’re living your day-to-day at a distance from the rich and nourishing intimacy with God that you long for?
The Christian life is meant to be experiential. Our faith is meant to be felt. It should fill us with wonder. And yet we live in a world of weary, skeptical pragmatism. Our digital age has conditioned us to expect immediate answers and crippled our ability to entertain mystery and experience the healing power of Jesus.
In this this five-session video Bible study (video access included), John Eldredge shows you how to develop deep, everyday habits–rooted in ancient Christian practices–that will help restore your faith and experience real intimacy with God.
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 a leader’s guide.
*An individual access code to stream all five video sessions online (DVD also available separately).
Sessions and video run times:
1. What Children and Mystics Know (22:30)
2. The Refuge of God (20:30)
3. Love and Truth as Refuge (19:00)
4. Jesus: The Integrating Center of All Things (22:30)
5. The Wonders of God’s Kingdom (23:00)Streaming 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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Trauma Aware : A Christian’s Guide To Providing Help And Care
$18.99Hope and Help for Trauma Sufferers and Supportive Helpers
What is trauma? How can we recognize it, and how do we offer help that is biblically faithful and empathetic?
Licensed and trauma-trained counselor Eliza Huie equips you with biblical foundations and clinical insights to help you better understand trauma and offer care to those suffering from its debilitating effects. Trauma can entangle the soul, freeze the body, and cloud the mind. In the face of this struggle, Trauma Aware emerges as an essential resource. This compassionate and informative book demystifies trauma, helping you to:
*understand the vitally interactive connections between brain, body, and soul
*promote healing with the aid of assessments, calming practices, and an array of practical tools
*improve care for others with proven strategies that lead to growth and change
Whether you’ve personally experienced trauma or desire to help those who have, Trauma Aware serves as an accessible guide that will provide you with practical direction on a path to recovery.
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Sexuality And Sex Therapy Second Edition
$64.99A Comprehensive Survey of Human Sexuality from a Christian Perspective
The field of human sexuality is one of ever-increasing complexity, particularly for Christian therapists and psychologists seeking to be faithful to Scripture, informed by science, and sensitive to culture. In Sexuality and Sex Therapy, Mark Yarhouse and Erica Tan offer a survey and appraisal of this field from a Christian perspective, grounding sex therapy in the biblical affirmation of physicality and the redemptive purposes of human life.
This second edition:
*Integrates the latest research with a Christian worldview as the authors explore sexual dysfunctions as well as various clinical issues and treatments,
*Updates key research findings in each chapter, and
*Addresses more recent societal trends related to gender identity, non-normative sexualities, digital and social media, and other areas of interest.
Not only have Yarhouse and Tan written a standard resource for Christian therapists and counselors, but they also challenge the church to talk more honestly and openly about the blessing of human sexuality.
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Half Empty : An Interpretive Guide To Ecclesiastes
$13.99Widely regarded as pessimistic in tone, the book of Ecclesiastes presents unique difficulties for preaching and teaching. Ecclesiastes seems to declare that no matter what a person does, in the end life is as fleeting and meaningless as vapor. What edifying value could this book have for parishioners and students? Wendell Bowes, in Half Empty, expertly answers this question. In this interpretive guide,
Dr. Bowes demonstrates how effectively the message of Ecclesiastes complements the optimism of wisdom books such as Proverbs by questioning that optimism and underlining what is most important in life.
Like its companion volume, Half Full, on Proverbs, Half Empty includes sermon starters, presentation ideas, sermon title suggestions, and a substantial reference list.
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Story Of Reality Study Guide Plus Streaming Video (Student/Study Guide)
$24.99Study the narrative backbone of the Christian story and how all the plotlines of that story are resolved in the end.
Biblical Christianity is more than just another private religious view. It’s more than just a personal relationship with God or a source of moral teaching. Christianity is a picture of reality. It explains why the world is the way it is. When the pieces of this puzzle are properly assembled, we see the big picture clearly.
This six-session, video-based study guide (DVD/streaming video sold separately)–based on the theological observations of his book, The Story of Reality–Gregory Koukl guides you and your group through the narrative arc of reality. Throughout this experience, you’ll learn:
*The vital answer to the question: What is Christianity?
*The five basic elements forming the plotline of the entire Christian story.
*How the Christian story explains why there’s evil in the world.
*The precise reason why Jesus is the only way of salvation.
*Why biblical faith is not a leap of wishful thinking.
*Reasons why the story’s record of the life and resurrection of Jesus is reliable.
*How the biblical view of reality is the best explanation for the way things are.This video-based study is designed to be experienced in a group setting or any small gathering and includes outlines of the video teachings, reflections, self-assessment exercises, discussion questions, and other activities to help you understand the concepts and put them into practice.
Participants in this course will come away with a more grounded understanding of biblical reality and a greater appreciation for the Christian tradition.
This study guide has everything you need for a full personal or group experience.
*The study guide itself–with thoughtful introductions, questions for personal reflection and application, and discussion questions for leading a group or team.
*An individual access code to stream all video sessions online. (You don’t need to buy a DVD!)
Sessions and video run times:
1 – Introduction: Reality (21 min)
2 – Part One: God (23 min)
3 – Part Two: Man (30 min)
4 – Part Three: Jesus (19 min)
5 – Part Four: Cross (23 min)
6 – Part Five: Resurrection (20 min)Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after [insert 5 years after OSD]. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. V
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Counsel For Couples
$25.54Many pastors feel ill-equipped to handle the challenges that arise when a couple is going through marital difficulties.
If you are or have been in this situation before, this book shows church leaders how to counsel married couples from both a logical and biblical perspective.
Author and pastor Jonathan Holmes offers you a practical guide to get started with the first sessions and then offers specific guidance on nine of the most common topics that come up in marriage counseling.
In Counsel for Couples, Holmes provides you with:
*a biblical methodology that navigates you through the world of marriage counseling based on God’s word
*a theological counseling approach addressing the deepest of marital issues
*advice from several respected voices in the biblical counseling community
In each chapter, you’ll meet a new couple dealing with a different issue, much like the people in your church, office, and neighborhood.
Whether you’re a novice or already knowledgeable, Counsel for Couples provides theologically sound and biblically practical tools to help you as you help couples in need.
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Gospel Driven Ministry
$22.99From the beginning of his ministry, Jesus called and equipped individuals who would serve his community of followers. These “shepherds” are called to preach, pray, and care for the needs of God’s people. But what does it mean to be a pastor? And what is the nature of this ministry, according to the Bible?
In Gospel-Driven Ministry, Jared Wilson begins by looking at the qualifications for the pastorate, addressing the notion of a call to ministry and how an individual–and a church community–can best identify the marks of maturity and affirm a call. In each chapter, Wilson looks at one of the core practices of pastoral ministry, including:
*Preaching Sermons
*Developing a Vibrant Prayer Life
*Caring and Counseling
*Pastoring Married and Single
*Gospel-Centered Leadership
*Fighting Sin and Spiritual Warfare
*Resolving Conflict
*Passing on the Ministry to OthersIn addition, Wilson provides practical resources including theological insights on baptism and the Lord’s Supper, guidance for wedding and funeral sermons, outlines for leading elder and deacon meetings, tips for interviewing new pastors, questions to ask at ordination, and advice on knowing when and how to leave a pastor role. This is a comprehensive, practical guide to pastoral ministry that prepares new pastors and equips those currently serving for long-term, healthy ministry.
A companion streaming video study is also available.
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Wine In The Word Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video
$21.99Why 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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Your Story Has A Villain Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video
$21.99Each 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 timeAdd to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Rough Waters Ahead
$11.99Drama, relationships, insecurities, gender confusion, and moral dilemmas…navigating the turbulent adolescent years can be tough!
Inside this book are practical ways to handle the social, emotional, and spiritual pressures unique to the preteen and teen years.
Navigate the rough waters of adolescence with talks about:
-Sexual identity
-Insecurities
-Dealing with drama
-Developing a moral compass
-Adolescent brain scienceEach chapter ends with a thought-provoking prompt for discussion or journaling. These prompts open the opportunity for honest talks in a small group, youth group, or mentorship settings. It offers a lifeline of hope for the adolescent who truly wants some guidance from God’s Word.
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Skills For Safeguarding
$49.99The 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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