This manual was written for local church deacons and deaconesses. Learn how many churches today are expanding the roles of the deacon and deaconess to include using their spiritual gifts in a variety of innovative ways to minister to the emotional and social needs of new members, people in crises,... [Show more]
Over one billion people worldwide have some type of disability. This disabilities manual is a tool that will help your church identify what can be done to reach members and people in the community with disabilities. You will also be challenged to ensure that your church accommodates the needs of... [Show more]
Residence hall deans have occupied a prominent position in Seventh-day Adventist educational philosophy since the pioneer administrators of Battle Creek College first provided on-campus housing for both men and women in 1887. First called preceptors and later called deans, these important men and... [Show more]
The need of the church today is not merely to win souls, but to make disciples. Adding new converts must be followed up with multiplying fruit-bearing disciples. How did Jesus transform witnesses into radical disciples who, in turn, reproduced and multiplied themselves through others, thus building... [Show more]
A collection of studies done since 1988, edited in a convenient format to make the information accessible and useful. The information in this book was generated from survey research, often informed by focus-group input. Trends, Attitudes & Opinions will help you accurately hear the opinions of... [Show more]
Nothing brings us into the presence of God like praise. When we sing our praises, God sends His Spirit to refresh, encourage, and unite our hearts in love for Him and for each other. Help your young people experience the explosive power of praise with Praise Time, a collection of 91 songs for youth... [Show more]
Introducing the "first Seventh-day Adventist Church-sponsored youth doctrinal-baptismal course anyone has seen for a long, long time!" A Reason to Believe has been developed as a finished product of an initial idea that started in Insight Magazine in 1993. This workbook-styled resource boils the 27... [Show more]
Packaged full of practical ideas and Biblical wisdom, Seven Principles for Youth Ministry Excellence is a must read for anyone thinking of entering youth ministry. This volume includes sections with ready-made interactive workshop activities, standard youth ministry forms for photocopying and... [Show more]
Not every summer is spent in sand, sun, and sports. More teens want to become involved in ministry that serves communities. Summer Ministries is about how to lead your church, regardless of its size, into the rewarding arena of targeted project evangelism. The manual is divided into four... [Show more]
Are you the new Adventist Youth leader in your church? Are you the current AY leader who wishes your programs and activities could reach more youth? Are you thinking, "How can I get the departments of this church involved in the AYS?" If you love youth and want to know how the Adventist Youth... [Show more]
Faith is first and foremost an experience, and unless these we can understand the kinds of situations which are most conducive to the enhancement of faith, we will not be in a position to fulfill our religious mission. The Experience of Faith centers on faith as a holistic personal experience which... [Show more]
Many regard religious conversion primarily, or even solely, as leaving one faith group and adopting another. In The Dynamics of Religious Conversion, V. Bailey Gillespie shows persuasively that religious conversion is far deeper and more personal than just a switch of confessional allegiances. This... [Show more]
Need a great way to jump-start youth discussions? Get youth and adults interacting? Q's 4 U is a colorful deck of 58 question cards that can help teens and parents focus on the real issues behind many teen questions.
This book contains essays from distinguished educators and ministers on the hottest issue of our time--values. Find out how values are formed, how they are changed, and how they form a vital foundation to a Christ-centered life.
A team of professionals address the issue of sexual abuse, providing help and understanding. 48 pages. Topics include: Why sexual abuse occurs How to prevent sexual abuse Help for the abused A Christian response to intimate violence God's healing touch
The Season of Hope addresses an array of questions from youth-serving organizations about protecting children in a nonprofit’s charge from harm, whether they are program participants, employees, or volunteers. This new, comprehensive, practical book encompasses much of the material in the center's... [Show more]
