"In this newly revised and expanded edition of a contemporary classic, Edward Sellner mines the deep wisdom of many traditions-from Celtic to Minnesotan, from Joan of Arc to C.S. Lewis-and demonstrates how relationships of mentoring, rooted and grounded in the love of Christ, can forge fast friendship, heal wounds from the past, and bring about the Reign of God.Sellner speaks from firsthand knowledge and experience of mentoring-the practice of direction,...

"Practical help, encouragement, preparation exercises, and spiritual wisdom for those who serve as readers in worship. Hoyer provides valuable insight into both the why and the how of excellent reading. Includes pronunciation guide for the lectionary readings."--

Explore the Scriptures for yourself or with a group using these 52 Bible-based lessons. Composed of a full year of Radiant Life adult curriculum lessons, this volume will help you prepare for every session. Designed to be used by Sunday School teachers or small group leaders, this curriculum is also great for individual study. The commentary, thought-provoking questions, and applications will challenge you to seek a Spirit-filled life as you grow...

Faith formation resource for children on human sexuality For use in congregational, home, and school settings This sexuality education resource from a mainline/progressive denominational prospective aids the leader, child (participant), and parent in learning about their body and using skills that enable them to embrace and affirm the wholeness of sexuality as part of who they are. Session plans will address facts about sexuality, vocabulary, decision...

Embracing an Alternative Orthodoxy is a five-session small group church study for adults and young adults incorporating a Participant Workbook and a DVD. This eBook is of the Participant Workbook with the corresponding Small Group DVD available separately. The Participant Workbook is available in this eBook format as well as in print format. In the small group using Embracing Alternative Orthodoxy, each participant uses his/her own Workbook for study...

If you want to know how to read and preach the Bible with simplicity, clarity and boldness, this book is for you. God's design for Christianity is for people to be saved (i.e., being forgiven of their sins) and to grow in the knowledge of the Bible. The more you know the Bible, the better you live. The Apostle Paul recorded that it is God, "who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth". (1 Timothy 2:4) Dr. Tim Cantrell,...

My book is to encourage the reader to walk in the promises of God by obtaining the mind of Christ. I have kept my book short and to the point. Even though it's a powerful revelation of what I've discovered, it's easy to read and understand. I've been guilty of making things more complicated than they should be and this is a compact version of how simple it is to put into practice the practice of having a Christ like mind. The most common thing about...

In this exciting sequel to the book The Good News of Jesus Christ, we are given the opportunity to learn about the life of Jesus Christ through the pictures God draws within real-life snowflakes. Author and macro photographer Melissa N. Robertson brings creative insight into the life that Jesus Christ lived and how it pertains to living out the Christian life. In this inspiring, moving, and unforgettable book, the life of a Christian is focused on...

Christian Basics is, written by Kent Philpott, thirty-one years the pastor of Miller Avenue Baptist Church in Mill Valley, California, and is, written for that congregation. It is helpful for new believers and also, for those with a more mature biblical orientation. Christian Basics is, structured around "Lessons, Debates, and Conversations." Section One consists of sixteen lessons in three parts. Part One: The God Who Reveals Himself. Its seven...

Adam was the first of a creation of occupying agents of heaven in the world. He was given this mission and access to all the authority, wisdom, and power of heaven to accomplish it. But, he failed. He made a choice to go his own way and follow God's enemy. His spiritual connection to God was dissolved after that, and the access he had to heaven's authority, wisdom, and power dissolved with it. Jesus Christ, the Son of God would have to come. He would...