Everyone says small groups are the ideal forum for ministry, but so many people have been part of a small group that seemed dead, so they have given up in silent despair. They won't bad-mouth small groups, but they have an attitude of "been there; tried that (and it didn't work)." The lingering... [Show more]
Mark, the celestial watcher, is quivering with excitement clear to his wingtips . . . as he records the stories of children who live through the most thrilling moments of Old Testament history. Such as Jedediah, son of Ahab, who sees Elijah call down fire from heaven on Mount Carmel. Or Zillah,... [Show more]
Why do they leave? Is there anything the church can do to prevent them from turning away, or to bring them back once they’ve left? Is there anything I can do? You probably know people who have left the church. Maybe you know why they walked away, but more likely you don’t. But you do care. And... [Show more]
Disk One Luke: Looking for a deeper healing. Born Blind: The blind man who sees what the sighted don’t. Jairus: When the light goes out. Disk Two The Leper: “I lost—then found—everything!” Simon the Pharisee: “It’s tough living a double life.” Malchus: “He who has an ear, let him... [Show more]
In a national survey of the state of families in America (Bowman, 2012), parents reportedly believe that raising children today is more complicated than it used to be. Along with that, most perceived that the quality of American family life was declining. In addition, 55% of the parents surveyed... [Show more]
"Where do I begin?” is the question most often asked when a new alumni or development director is hired at a Seventh-day Adventist academy. This handbook, created by Charlotte Henderson, answers that question by taking you through the steps to building and maintaining a successful alumni... [Show more]
Balanced Living PowerPoint Series consists of 26 exciting, fully scripted wellness topics in a short (7-10 min) and longer (20-30 min) version. These PowerPoints can be used as stand-alone presentations in any order. Each presentation has been carefully researched, fully-scripted, and... [Show more]
These Level 3 awards are created for kids who are in third grade. You will find everything from Astronomer and Cyclist to Tin Can Fun, Wise Steward, and First Aid Helper. Your Builders will love doing these hands-on activities while completing the requirements to receive their awards. If you have... [Show more]
“Thus says the LORD who made the earth, the LORD who formed it and established it, the LORD is His name: Call to Me and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” Jeremiah 33:2-3 Could you imagine the connection we could experience if we could pray... [Show more]