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Even as babies are beginning to crawl, toddlers are learning to speak, and preschoolers are starting to cooperate with playmates, they can begin to discover God’s Word and God’s world through play.

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Each game in 101 Great Games for Infants, Toddlers & Preschoolers includes a Scripture passage, a teaching point, a supervision tip, materials-needed list, and game instructions. A number of games also include a bonus idea or a bonus tip for how to play the game in a different way. A Scripture index and a topical index provide information on locating games that tie into specific Scriptures and teaching points. Half of the games in this book feature Old Testament stories and teachings; the other half come from the New Testament.

Infants and toddlers can surprise us and teach us as much as preschoolers can. Young children have a way of showing busy adults how to slow down and marvel at the fact that "apples are red, and water is wet."

This book includes 101 Bible-based games for children ages three to twelve. The book is ideal for lesson planning and children's ministry programming. It features upbeat, easy-to-use activities and is divided into four sections: activities for ages 3-5 years, grades K-3, grades 4-6, and groups of mixed-age children. There are scripture and topical indices included. Jolene Roehlkepartain is the founding editor of Children's Ministry magazine and author of twenty-three books, including Teaching Kids to Care and Share, 101 Great Games for Kids, and 101 Great Games for Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers.

Bring the Old Testament to life for students in a fresh way that ignites their passion for Jesus.

Help your junior high and high school students see how the entire Bible works together to create a perfect picture of God's loving character and his plan for redemption. They'll be on the edge of their seats as their eyes are opened to truths they've yet to discover. These 13 intentionally selected lessons build anticipation for Jesus' impending arrival through surprising stories packed with valuable wisdom.

All 13 lessons include...
- Brief overviews designed to help you prepare
- Primary and secondary Scripture references
- Open-ended questions for authentic discussions
- Objectives to help drive home what, why, and how
- Flexible guidelines with opportunities to go deeper

13 Essential Lessons From the Old Testament equips you to invite students on an exciting journey that increases their desire to go deeper with Jesus.

For children ages 10-12, transition is the name of the game. Accompanying these not-quite-children on their spiritual journeys is a constant balancing act. 6 Secrets of Preteen Ministry will help you manage this balancing act by covering the basic principles of discipleship with preteens, including developmental milestones, the role of parents, the use of technology, and ways to be inclusive of preteens with special needs.

Youth workers always need three things: prayer, ideas, and inspiration. And maybe a case of Red Bull. In this easy-to-read book, author and high school pastor Josh Griffin sifts through years of little sleep working in the trenches of youth ministry to share his personal reflections. The result is a resource packed with practical advice and useable ideas on every page that will help make your work simpler and your ministry more successful. Get a caffeine fix and step into Josh's world.

Sections cover:

Vision & Leadership

Programs & People

Small Groups & Events

Everyday Ministry

All Together Now Sunday School is a best-selling Sunday school series by Lois Keffer. You'll find All Together Now Sunday school lessons available in four volumes--one for each season of the year starting with fall. Through these kids' Sunday school lessons, your children's ministry will experience life-changing adventures for kids in kindergarten through 6th grade. Imagine the impact these 13 interactive Sunday school lessons will have on the children of your church.

Through All Together Now Sunday School, you'll discover interactive Sunday school lessons filled with creative ideas for mixed-age classes ages 4 to 12. All Together Now Sunday school lessons work great for small churches, larger churches with multi-age classes, midweek programming, and anytime you want to teach meaningful Bible lessons to children of different ages in the same class. With these kid's bible lessons you will be ready no matter who shows up.

All Together Now Volume 1: Fall brings the book of Exodus to life in a way that engages children of all ages--even when they're all in the same room. These 13 interactive lessons will teach them unforgettable lessons such as God always helps us, God lights up our lives and saves us, and many more!

The All Together Series offers four volumes:

All Together Now Volume 1: Fall (9780764478031)

All Together Now Volume 2: Winter (9780764482311)

All Together Now Volume 3: Spring (9780764482342)

All Together Now Volume 4: Summer (9780764482373)

Take your kids of all ages on a personal journey with Jesus! They ll be fascinated by these remarkable lessons on Jesus' last week on earth, his resurrection and ascension, and his followers' miraculous adventures in Acts. Kids will grow closer to God and learn invaluable truths with All Together Now, Volume 3.

Whether the children in your combined class are age 4, 12, or anything in between, these 13 interactive lessons for Spring will help kids experience the wonder and adventure of the Bible. They'll learn unforgettable lessons such as:

No matter what happens, God's timing is perfect.
Praying can help us stand strong.
Jesus shows us the right path.
...and many more.

With step-by-step instructions, it s easy to lead your children on a journey through the Gospel of John and Acts. Their lives will never be the same!

The perfect programming resource for churches to teach meaningful Bible lessons to kids of all ages in one weekly class!

​All-in-One is a best-selling Sunday school lesson series that children love--and you will, too! Each volume offers 13 fun Bible lessons that help kids grow closer to Jesus. All-in-One Sunday school lessons are packed with original and creative ideas specially designed for children's ministries with mixed-age classes for ages 4 through 12. Teachers and volunteers love that these Sunday school lessons offer easy-prep and lasting impact.

All-in-One Sunday School Volume 1 contains lessons that are seasonally tied to Fall. Each Sunday school lesson comes complete with:

Active-learning experiences Catch kids' interest and teaches them lessons they'll remember

Interactive Bible stories Helps even the youngest kids grasp the real meaning of Scripture

Life applications Encourages children to use what they've learned

Take-home handouts Make it easy for children to share what they've learned with their family

And more Tips to help you better understand kids

BONUS: You'll also discover how to help kids of multiple ages work together as a team...learn what to expect from different age groups...and be able to give young children the extra attention they crave while helping older children feel special as they help younger children learn.

The All-in-One Sunday School Series offers four volumes, one for each season of the year beginning with fall:

All-in-One Sunday School Volume 1: Fall (9780764449444)

All-in-One Sunday School Volume 2: Winter (9780764449451)

All-in-One Sunday School Volume 3: Spring (9780764449468)

All-in-One Sunday School Volume 4: Summer (9780764449475)

The perfect programming resource for churches to teach meaningful Bible lessons to kids of all ages in one weekly class!

​All-in-One is a best-selling Sunday school lesson series that children love--and you will, too! Each volume offers 13 fun Bible lessons that help kids grow closer to Jesus. All-in-One Sunday school lessons are packed with original and creative ideas specially designed for children's ministries with mixed-age classes for ages 4 through 12. Teachers and volunteers love that these Sunday school lessons offer easy-prep and lasting impact.

All-in-One Sunday School Volume 3 contains lessons that are seasonally tied to Spring. Each Sunday school lesson comes complete with:

Active-learning experiences Catch kids' interest and teaches them lessons they'll remember

Interactive Bible stories Helps even the youngest kids grasp the real meaning of Scripture

Life applications Encourages children to use what they've learned

Take-home handouts Make it easy for children to share what they've learned with their family

And more Tips to help you better understand kids

BONUS: You'll also discover how to help kids of multiple ages work together as a team...learn what to expect from different age groups...and be able to give young children the extra attention they crave while helping older children feel special as they help younger children learn.

The All-in-One Sunday School Series offers four volumes, one for each season of the year beginning with fall:

All-in-One Sunday School Volume 1: Fall (9780764449444)

All-in-One Sunday School Volume 2: Winter (9780764449451)

All-in-One Sunday School Volume 3: Spring (9780764449468)

All-in-One Sunday School Volume 4: Summer (9780764449475)

Based on the National Study of Youth and Religion--the same invaluable data as its predecessor, Soul Searching: The Religious and Spiritual Lives of American Teenagers--Kenda Creasy Dean's compelling new book, Almost Christian, investigates why American teenagers are at once so positive about Christianity and at the same time so apathetic about genuine religious practice.

In Soul Searching, Christian Smith and Melinda Lundquist Denton found that American teenagers have embraced a "Moralistic Therapeutic Deism"--a hodgepodge of banal, self-serving, feel-good beliefs that bears little resemblance to traditional Christianity. But far from faulting teens, Dean places the blame for this theological watering down squarely on the churches themselves. Instead of proclaiming a God who calls believers to lives of love, service and sacrifice, churches offer instead a bargain religion, easy to use, easy to forget, offering little and demanding less. But what is to be done? In order to produce ardent young Christians, Dean argues, churches must rediscover their sense of mission and model an understanding of being Christian as not something you do for yourself, but something that calls you to share God's love, in word and deed, with others. Dean found that the most committed young Christians shared four important traits: they could tell a personal and powerful story about God; they belonged to a significant faith community; they exhibited a sense of vocation; and they possessed a profound sense of hope. Based on these findings, Dean proposes an approach to Christian education that places the idea of mission at its core and offers a wealth of concrete suggestions for inspiring teens to live more authentically engaged Christian lives.

Persuasively and accessibly written, Almost Christian is a wake up call no one concerned about the future of Christianity in America can afford to ignore.

Recent surveys reveal that few adults have a proficient knowledge of the Bible. This curriculum helps familiarize children with the Bible, giving them a solid biblical foundation for a lifetime of faith.

• Offers up to nine months of material, ideal for using during a school year
• Each month features a different color belt that focuses on one main passage of Scripture:
  • how to use the Bible and the Torah
  • Explore more of the Old Testament and how to find Scripture
  • New Testament books
  • The Ten Commandments
  • The Lord's Prayer
  • The 23rd Psalm
  • The Beatitudes
  • The Parables
• Includes "Words of Celebration" (Psalms), "Words of Comfort," "Words of Wisdom" (Proverbs), and "Words of Jesus" throughout the curriculum
• Every passage of Scripture features its own unique activity including games, reflection, movement, and rhythm
• Ideal for use as part of a regular Sunday school class, Wednesday evening, choir, spring break, or summer program
• For ages 5-12