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13 Essential Lessons from the Old Testament: 13 Lessons for Teenagers

13 Essential Lessons from the Old Testament: 13 Lessons for Teenagers

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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.

6 Secrets of Preteen Ministry

6 Secrets of Preteen Ministry

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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.
Better Together

Better Together

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How to Inspire and Equip the Members of Your Church to Love and Serve Their Community

Every pastor wants to impact their local community. 

But pastors make up a small subset of the entire church, and many find themselves stretched too thin — especially now.

More than four out of five pastors tell Barna they prefer lay initiatives to new church programs, but fewer than one in 10 pastors is confident that their church is good at developing new leaders.

If you’re looking for ways to inspire and equip the people in your church to share God’s love with your community, we’d be honored to help. 

Together with our partners at Lutheran Hour Ministries, we’ve set out to answer questions such as: 

  • What possibilities exist in the gifts of church members?
  • What motivates Christians to make a hopeful difference in their neighborhoods?
  • What’s the most fruitful way of connecting individual Christians with a heart for their neighbors to their community?
  • How do you build trust in communities where Christians and the Church don’t have a great reputation?
  • What’s the role of congregations and ministry leaders in this effort?

We’ve combined careful research with insights from ministry leaders and packaged them all in a report called:

Better Together: How Christians Can Be a Welcome Influence in Their Neighborhoods.

You can raise up leaders in your congregation who will make a positive difference in the community. 

It’s challenging work, but the results can be life changing — because in life and in ministry, we really are better together. 

Character by God's Design: Volume 1: 13 Lessons on Diligence, Faithfulness and Gratitude

Character by God's Design: Volume 1: 13 Lessons on Diligence, Faithfulness and Gratitude

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This lesson book and companion DVD contains 13 Sunday school lessons for kids of all ages in one room. Recommended for ages 4-12.

Equip kids with the character qualities they need to each become the person God created them to be.

Character by God's Design: Volume 1 is full of exciting, hands-on Bible lessons that explore the three character qualities of diligence, faithfulness, and gratitude. Kids will explore each character quality in memorable lessons that are rooted in Scripture and reinforce God's foundational plan for a fruitful Christian life.

Character by God's Design: Volume 1 introduces kids of all ages to:
- Diligence--Focusing on the work God has given me
- Faithfulness--Staying true to God and his purpose for me
- Gratitude--Expressing thanks no matter how I feel

This lesson book is volume 1 of 4 total volumes:
- Character by God's Design: Volume 2(9781470742171)
- Character by God's Design: Volume 3(9781470744809)
- Character by God's Design: Volume 4(9781470744816)

Children's Ministry Volunteer Handbook: Equipping You to Serve

Children's Ministry Volunteer Handbook: Equipping You to Serve

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Equipping Children's Ministry Volunteers

Whether you are part of your church's children's ministry, or thinking about serving in children's ministry, the Children's Ministry Volunteer Handbook is for you!

Too often, people view children's ministry as a place to drop off the kids so the adults can listen to the sermon, uninterrupted. They fail to see the power and potential of children's ministry.

In Matthew 19:13-14, Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." While we may see the naivete of children as a detriment, Jesus sees it as a strength--there is beauty in the simplicity of the gospel. Investing in children's ministry is a worthwhile and crucial part of the church.

This practical handbook features insights from six authors, all experts in the field of children's ministry, with over 100 years of combined experience. They will help guide you through the challenges and joys of children's ministry--and how it is vital to the Kingdom of God.

Kids' Travel Guide to the Ten Commandments: Thirteen Lessons on Right and Wrong

Kids' Travel Guide to the Ten Commandments: Thirteen Lessons on Right and Wrong

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The Kids' Travel Guide series takes children from kindergarten through 5th grade on life-impacting explorations that engage them with activities, stories, prayer, and much more. Each of the seven themed Kids' Travel Guides includes 13 imaginative, interactive Bible lessons. Lead your Sunday school or midweek program on a travel adventure packed with fun activities, creative options, and take-home pages that kids tuck into their very own travel journals.

Kids' Travel Guide to the Ten Commandments contains 13 lessons on right and wrong for children. Take your explorers on an exciting journey filled with stories, fun, prayer and adventure. Along the way, they'll learn that God gives us laws because he loves us. The last lesson shows children how all the Ten Commandments lead them to the cross, and helps explain salvation to young minds.

Additional Features include:

  • Tour Guide Tips: Ideas teachers can use to adapt the lesson for different ages.
  • Items to Pack: Supplies and props for the journey.
  • Scenic Routes: to give you more creative options for kids.
  • Fun Facts: Jokes and interesting tidbits related to the lesson.
  • Reproducible Handouts: Games, and journal "souvenirs".
  • Kids' Travel Guide Series includes:
  • Kids' Travel Guide to the Beatitudes (9781470704230)
  • Kids' Travel Guide to the Lord's Prayer (9780764425240)
  • Kids' Travel Guide to the 10 Commandments (9780764422249)
  • Kids' Travel Guide to the Parables (9780764470134)
  • Kids' Travel Guide to the 23rd Psalm (9780764440052)
  • Kids' Travel Guide to the Fruit of the Spirit (9780764423901)
  • Kids' Travel Guide to the Armor of God (9780764426957)
  • Skinny on Outreach: A Big Youth Ministry Topic in a Single Little Book

    Skinny on Outreach: A Big Youth Ministry Topic in a Single Little Book

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    Does the idea of outreach excite you? Does it intimidate you? Does it frustrate you?

    In the context of youth ministry, outreach is simply looking beyond yourself and equipping teenagers to do the same. It's about a commitment to encouraging and equipping teenagers to engage in a lifestyle of sharing the world-altering message of Jesus.

    Jesus commands us to reach out, compassion compels us to reach out, and true discipleship calls us to reach out. The Skinny on Outreach delivers specific, tangible ideas for building a youth ministry where teenagers discover how every area of life offers ongoing opportunities for relational evangelism.

    This book will fuel your passion for reaching out and sharing the message of Jesus--and for inviting teenagers into this exciting adventure, too. When your teenagers are on a mission with Jesus and telling people about him, they'll also grow deeply in him.

    Help your students become life-changing ambassadors for Jesus' message of grace and hope. And join Jesus in the quest for the unreached teenagers in your community!

    Skinny on Parents: A Big Youth Ministry Topic in a Single Little Book

    Skinny on Parents: A Big Youth Ministry Topic in a Single Little Book

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    Parents are the biggest influence on the lives of teenagers--a fact that research has proved again and again. Yet interactions with parents can be one of the trickiest areas for a youth worker to navigate well.

    Great youth ministries are passionate about helping parents--the key influence on teenage faith--succeed in their God-given roles. That's the foundational message of The Skinny on Parents, which will lead you toward a place where you focus more of your energy on resourcing, equipping, partnering with, and empowering parents.

    Parents are not the enemy. Ignoring them will diminish the impact of your ministry. Most parents struggle with fears but also want help. And you can come alongside them to partner in helping teenagers fully step into a life of faith.

    This book is filled with practical ideas that will energize your ministry to parents and families. And if you as a youth worker provide help in a way that allows parents to feel more equipped and confident, then everyone wins: families, teenagers, and your youth ministry!

    Skinny on Service: A Big Youth Ministry Topic in a Single Little Book

    Skinny on Service: A Big Youth Ministry Topic in a Single Little Book

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    Take a look around at the brokenness in this world and its spiritual poverty. Jesus wants to change all of that, and he's looking for teenagers who want that change to start in them.

    Youth worker, that's where you come in! When your students serve others, they're serving Jesus. Serving helps teenagers draw closer to Jesus and become more like him. And serving creates opportunities to talk about Jesus and share his amazing good news.

    Ultimately, every act of genuine Christian service points to Jesus' act of service on the cross.

    The Skinny on Service unpacks the powerful reasons why it's important for you and your students to serve others, but you'll also get page after page of practical ideas on how to serve. You'll be equipped to help teenagers discover
    the joy of serving faithfully "before," even if they don't personally get to see the fruit "after."

    Teenagers aren't just looking for a great youth worker--they're looking for a Christ-follower who is leaving footsteps they can step into. And when you lead the way by serving, that's exactly what you're doing.

    Skinny on Volunteers: A Big Youth Ministry Topic in a Single Little Book

    Skinny on Volunteers: A Big Youth Ministry Topic in a Single Little Book

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    A youth ministry needs a solid group of volunteers to be truly effective. We youth workers all know this--but how do we make it happen?

    Many of us don't do much when it comes to mobilizing volunteers and equipping them for ministry. Our plate is already full, and building a great team sounds like yet another task to add to the list.

    But what if your efforts to mobilize and equip volunteers actually lightened your schedule? What if this investment of time actually paid back double, quadruple, or even tenfold?

    The Skinny on Volunteers will help you concentrate on three simple skills that will help you mobilize and equip leaders: recruiting, keeping, and training volunteers.

    Yes, volunteers take time. But you'll discover the rewards of investing in a team of people who will love teenagers, connect with them, and disciple them.