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paperbackChildren's Ministry in the Way of Jesus
by David M. Csinos and Ivy Beckwith
Foreword by John H. Westerhoff IIIAttract kids to church, the logic often goes, and you get parents in the pews. All that's left is to get the kids out of the way. Here children's ministers David Csinos and Ivy Beckwith draw on research in human development and spiritual formation to show how children become disciples and churches become centers of lifelong discipleship.
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paperbackHearing God Bible Study
IVP Signature Bible Studies
by Dallas Willard
With Jan JohnsonHow can we hear and understand God's voice? This six-session Bible study delves deeper into the biblical texts and themes contained in bestselling author Dallas Willard's beloved classic Hearing God. Written by longtime spiritual formation author Jan Johnson, these studies will help you encounter what Scripture says about listening to God and what it means for your today.
Number of Studies: 6
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caseboundThe Reluctant Witness
Discovering the Delight of Spiritual Conversations
Lutheran Hour Ministries Resources
by Don Everts
Don Everts grew up assuming that spiritual conversations are always painful and awkward. But his surprising—and sometimes embarrassing—stories affirm what Scripture and the latest research reveal: spiritual conversations can actually be a delight. With original research from the Barna Group on spiritual conversations in the digital age, this book offers fresh insights and best practices for how to become eager conversationalists.
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paperbackThe Listening Life
Embracing Attentiveness in a World of Distraction
by Adam S. McHugh
Listening is an essential skill for healthy relationships, both with God and with other people. But it is more than that: listening is a way of life. Adam McHugh places listening at the heart of our spirituality, our relationships and our mission. Heed the call to the listening life, and hear what God is doing in you and the world.
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paperbackSustainable Children's Ministry
From Last-Minute Scrambling to Long-Term Solutions
by Mark DeVries and Annette Safstrom
Are you a children's ministry leader on the edge of burnout? Sustainable Children’s Ministry shows you how to recruit volunteers, partner with parents, navigate politics, and care for your own soul instead of frantically scrambling to do it all yourself. This practical resource will help you build a ministry foundation that will still be standing long after you are gone.
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paperbackFormed for the Glory of God
Learning from the Spiritual Practices of Jonathan Edwards
by Kyle C. Strobel
Kyle Strobel mines the work of Jonathan Edwards in search of the Puritan minister?s personal vision for spiritual development. "In Edwards," Strobel writes, "we find a grasp of spiritual formation that tries to balance deep thought with deep passion . . . a life of love with the contemplation of divine things."
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paperbackSpiritual Practices in Community
Drawing Groups into the Heart of God
by Diana Shiflett
Diana Shiflett has spent years leading groups of all descriptions in spiritual practices, and in this personal, hands-on guide, she walks us through a wide array—from communal silence and Scripture meditation to active prayer and corporate discernment. Offering step-by-step instructions, this resource will show you how spiritual practices can become life-giving resources in your ministry setting for years to come.
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paperbackImaginative Prayer
A Yearlong Guide for Your Child's Spiritual Formation
by Jared Patrick Boyd
How do we help our kids connect with God and experience his presence? Jared Patrick Boyd has discovered that children's spiritual formation is rooted in the imagination. This unique resource helps us guide our children through weekly sessions of imaginative prayer, providing a yearlong experience of spiritual formation.
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paperbackSpiritual Direction and the Care of Souls
A Guide to Christian Approaches and Practices
Edited by Gary W. Moon and David G. Benner
Editors Gary W. Moon and David G. Benner, along with a team of expert contributors, provide a comprehensive survey of spiritual direction in its myriad Christian forms. With insights on spiritual direction's relationship to psychotherapy and pastoral counseling, this book serves as an authoritative resource for spiritual transformation and pastoral care.
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hardcoverLife Together in Christ
Experiencing Transformation in Community
Transforming Resources
by Ruth Haley Barton
We've all been let down by so-called community. Why is it so hard for us to connect and grow together for the long haul? Veteran spiritual director Ruth Haley Barton helps us get personal and practical about experiencing transformation together. This interactive guide allows us to grow through and by the experience of transforming community.
