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paperbackSoul-Shaping Small Groups
A Refreshing Approach for Exasperated Leaders
by Kim V. Engelmann
Foreword by John OrtbergKim Engelmann was bored with her small group, but wondered, is it small groups that are the problem or the way we do small groups? In this book she shares her answers, offering a new format for groups that gives authentic spiritual community a chance. She challenges the compartmentalization of Bible study, prayer and even fun (only laugh during icebreaker time!), and offers creative, practical suggestions that can serve to integrate these aspects into an experiential framework. A must-read for anyone who leads or participates in a small group!
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shrinkwrapped itemsSensible Shoes Participant's Kit
Sensible Shoes Series
by Sharon Garlough Brown
The novel Sensible Shoes is meant to bring spiritual transformation in community. This participant's kit offers everything you need for either a twelve-week small group or a one-day retreat. You'll receive prayer prompts plus a copy of the book, a beautiful journal with a ribbon and quotes from the characters, and a study guide.
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paperbackA Big Gospel in Small Places
Why Ministry in Forgotten Communities Matters
by Stephen Witmer
Foreword by Raymond C. Ortlund Jr.Christian ministries increasingly prioritize urban areas—big cities and suburbs are considered more strategic, more influential, and more desirable places to live and work. As a ministry strategy, focusing on big places makes sense. But the gospel of Jesus is often unstrategic. Pastor Stephen Witmer, using helpful stories and practical advice, lays out an integrated theological vision for small-place ministry today.
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boxed itemsSensible Shoes Leader's Kit
Sensible Shoes Series
by Sharon Garlough Brown
The novel Sensible Shoes is meant to bring spiritual transformation in community. This leader's kit offers everything you need to invite participants into either a twelve-week small group or a one-day retreat. You'll receive prayer prompts, facilitating tips, sample retreat schedules, creative ideas, plus a copy of the book, journal, and study guide.
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paperbackDiscovering Biblical Equality
Biblical, Theological, Cultural, and Practical Perspectives
Edited by Ronald W. Pierce and Cynthia Long Westfall
Associate Editor Christa L. McKirlandThe conversation about gender roles in Christian life and the church has evolved, but the topic continues to inspire debate and disagreement. Now in its third edition, this fresh, positive defense of gender equality brings together scholars firmly committed to the authority of Scripture to explore historical, biblical, theological, cultural, and practical aspects of this discussion.
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paperbackSustainable Youth Ministry
Why Most Youth Ministry Doesn't Last and What Your Church Can Do About It
by Mark DeVries
One of the big problems in youth ministry is the constant turnover of youth ministers. Mark DeVries addresses the problem with a systematic answer: churches need to take corporate responsibility for establishing a vision and structure for effective ministry, rather than leaving it all up to the youth minister. Especially helpful for senior pastors and church leaders.
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paperbackSustainable Young Adult Ministry
Making It Work, Making It Last
by Mark DeVries and Scott Pontier
Young adult ministry can scare us, but what if it's not as enigmatic as we've been led to believe? Full of practical advice from their own experience (and a wealth of additional resources), this book from Scott Pontier and Mark DeVries explores six common mistakes churches make in their efforts to reach young adults, offering six paradoxes that return us to a simpler, more biblical ministry model.
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paperbackTogether in Ministry
Women and Men in Flourishing Partnerships
by Rob Dixon
Foreword by Ruth Haley BartonIs it possible for churches and organizations to foster healthy mixed-gender ministry collaboration? Longtime ministry leader Rob Dixon casts a compelling—and encouraging—vision for flourishing partnerships between women and men. With research findings, biblical examples, real-life stories, and practical next steps, this roadmap equips teams and individuals with next steps for making that vision a reality.
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What is it like as a woman in the world of Biblical Studies? For Carmen Imes, author of "Being God's Image" it means being called to teach the Bible but not always embraced within the church. Read about how Scripture's testimony calls for full inclusion of women in gospel ministry.
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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.
