“A visitor is a temporary outsider, while a guest is an expected person to be delighted in and served. How do we want people to feel when they come to church—like a visitor or a guest?” While shaking hands and handing out bulletins are important parts of welcoming people to your... [Show more]
The Seventh-day Adventist Church has a special mission to preach the good news of salvation to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people (Revelation 14:6). In reaching people from various backgrounds, we are reminded that “lessons must be given in the language of humanity” (The Desire of Ages, p.... [Show more]
The Seventh-day Adventist Church has a special mission to preach the good news of salvation to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people (Revelation 14:6). In reaching people from various backgrounds, we are reminded that “lessons must be given in the language of humanity” (The Desire of... [Show more]
Earth Stewards is a campmeeting program designed to help 5th and 6th graders recognize and involve themselves in the joy of stewardship. This fun and active program will lead juniors to a new understanding of Jesus’ loves for them, and a commitment to respond to His love by caring for the gifts He... [Show more]
Friendship Month is a simple, turnkey program to help churches mobilize their congregation by inviting their friends to church during a 4-week period. Throughout their 30+ combined years in ministry, the dynamic pastors who created Friendship Month developed and perfected a proven formula for... [Show more]
In Sammy and His Shepherd, veteran children’s writer Susan Hunt takes youngsters on a delightful trip through Psalm 23 from the point of view of a sheep named Sammy. Sammy lives happily under the care of his faithful shepherd. But one day he meets a sheep from another flock, one who lives... [Show more]
Relational Bible Studies encourage participants to imagine participating in Bible stories while they are happening. This helps us be able to apply Bible passages to our lives today. These Bible studies were designed for use in a small group setting. Start with the opening question. It is a personal... [Show more]
Relational Bible Studies encourage participants to imagine participating in Bible stories while they are happening. This helps us be able to apply Bible passages to our lives today. These Bible studies were designed for use in a small group setting. Start with the opening question. It is a personal... [Show more]
Teamwork is a concept that has existed since ancient times. Jesus provided the best example for establishing an organized urban evangelistic model that shared a relevant yet unpopular message in extremely hostile conditions. Despite facing opposition to the gospel message, Jesus demonstrated the... [Show more]
For far too long Christianity has been seen as a set of beliefs and/or a lifestyle seeking to know and do what is right. We have focused on trying to change people when it is God alone who can change people. We are not even capable of changing ourselves much less others. The goal of the Christian... [Show more]
