The common denominator in the Bible for the mission of the church is Jesus’ Great Commission in Matthew 28, “Go and make disciple of all nations, baptizing them..." The church, as envisioned by Jesus and the apostles, was designed to grow in personal spiritual development and in numbers... [Show more]
Worship and music have been intimately connected since biblical times. Yet music in worship has become a point of contention—a great chasm separating the young and the not-so-young, the conservative and the liberal, and, quite possibly, the members of the church you attend. Is there a solution to... [Show more]
Research by renowned pollster George Barna points to a hidden revolution - one that will impact every Christian believer in America. Millions of committed Christ followers, looking for more of God, have stopped attending church on Sunday mornings. Why are they leaving? Where are they going? And what... [Show more]
The church and the Gospel should be accessible to everyone. This series, Keys to Special Needs Ministries, prepares you to support people with special needs and foster inclusion in all aspects of church life. The goal of special needs ministries is to unite people, both disabled and non-disabled, in... [Show more]
Thoughtful, provoking, and captivating, Shaun Brooks leads the reader into a fresh glimpse into the power of prayer. Here he portrays how once engaged in prayer, the life of an individual may take some unexpected twists and turns that can lead to some exciting outcomes. It is these unexpected twists... [Show more]
In Empowering Couples, the authors want you to learn what happy couples are doing and what their strengths are. Information is based on results from couples who took the ENRICH couple inventory as part of the PREPARE/ENRICH Program. Each chapter begins with a “couple quiz” about a specific... [Show more]
To effectively train others in the vital realm of Children’s Ministries, it is imperative to hone your own speaking and teaching skills. This track will guide you through the process of: Planning training events Crafting presentations Facilitating audience involvement Working with different... [Show more]
A youth ministry needs a solid group of volunteers to be trully effective. We youth workers all know this–but how dp we make it happen? Let's be honest: Many of us don't do a great job of mobilizing volunteers and equipping them for ministry. Our plate is already full, and building a... [Show more]