The church and the Gospel should be accessible to everyone. This series, Keys to Special Needs Ministries, prepares you to support people with special needs and foster inclusion in all aspects of church life. The goal of special needs ministries is to unite people, both disabled and non-disabled, in... [Show more]
This Quick Start Guide for Adventurer Club directors is full of important information to help you start or revitalize an Adventurer Club in your church. This guide contains a job description, instructions for getting started, tips for maintaining a successful ministry, troubleshooting suggestions,... [Show more]
This Quick Start Guide for Pathfinder Club leaders is full of important information to help you start or revitalize a Pathfinder Club in your church. This guide contains a job description, instructions for getting started, tips for maintaining a successful ministry, troubleshooting suggestions,... [Show more]
If you think pornography can’t be a problem in your church, consider the following statistics*: 50% of all Christian men and 20% of all Christian women say they are addicted to pornography. 68% of young adult men and 18% of women use porn at least once every week. Another 17%... [Show more]
Many are familiar with Jesus’ famous words that lead His Sermon on the Mount. They have been cause for hope for Christians everywhere. They have also been cause for profound discussion regarding just how to conduct ourselves in this broken world. But you’re about to delve into the... [Show more]
Many are familiar with Jesus’ famous words that lead His Sermon on the Mount. Those words have been cause for hope for Christians everywhere. They have also been cause for profound discussion regarding just how we should conduct ourselves in this broken world. But you’re about to delve... [Show more]
Some people seem more gifted than the rest of us at being present—they just faithfully show up. When they leave, it’s not because they’ve got a task to run to but because we’re done venting, crying, or whatever the reason for their presence. We look at them with defeat in our... [Show more]
Following Jesus is like taking a journey. Members become discouraged. Some slip and fall and need help. There are dangerous places that require a helping hand. Often those who feel alone and without guidance quietly disappear. Jesus understands the perils of being a disciple. That’s why He... [Show more]
Following Jesus is like taking a journey. Members become discouraged. Some slip and fall and need help. There are dangerous places that require a helping hand. Often those who feel alone and without guidance quietly disappear. A Follower of Jesus looks at six ways Jesus established and grew His... [Show more]
Use this handy record card to chart your progress in the curriculum process.
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]
Today’s teens are faced with so many challenges on the path to becoming responsible adults. Parents have a unique challenge in raising teens who have strong morals and achieve their full potential. TrainUp is a ministry designed to equip parents to empower their teenagers through training,... [Show more]
Today’s teens are faced with so many challenges on the path to becoming responsible adults. Parents have a unique challenge in raising teens who have strong morals and achieve their full potential. TrainUp is a ministry designed to equip parents to empower their teenagers through training,... [Show more]
Today’s teens are faced with so many challenges on the path to becoming responsible adults. Parents have a unique challenge in raising teens who have strong morals and achieve their full potential. TrainUp is a ministry designed to equip parents to empower their teenagers through training,... [Show more]
Today’s teens are faced with so many challenges on the path to becoming responsible adults. Parents have a unique challenge in raising teens who have strong morals and achieve their full potential. TrainUp is a ministry designed to equip parents to empower their teenagers through training,... [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]
