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Christian women want to mentor and to be mentored, though they may not fully understand what that means, the significance of this desire, or how to get there. The church must rise to answer these questions, meet life’s challenges, and develop creative ways of equipping modern women to mentor well. In Mentor for Life, Natasha Sistrunk Robinson lays a solid foundation for mentoring that is based on God’s kingdom vision, challenges women to consider the cost of discipleship, and the high calling they have received in Christ.

Engaging young adults in the local church is not as hopeless a case as statistics might have us believe, but young adults are asking six important questions about the role of the Church in their lives in 21st century culture—questions that could radically transform the Church for the good of all.

This book guides you on the way to discovering, developing and practicing a new youth ministry design. As your youth ministry’s principal architect, you have the opportunity to realize a rhythm of disciple-making that more effectively engages youth with God, through Jesus, as they journey toward a life of continual spiritual finding and evolution. This resource will provide you with a ministry design that more influentially encourages students to live, lead, and love in the way of Jesus.

School. Eat. Sleep. Repeat. Sound familiar? In high school, our lives fall into the same nerve-wracking pattern, but what if it didn't have to be that way? What if stress and fear didn't dictate our decisions? What if we dared to do great things for God, not someday, but right now?

“Effective Youth Ministry" is the ultimate resource for anyone looking to impact the next generation in a powerful and meaningful way. This book offers practical and inspiring advice for new and experienced youth leaders, providing the tools and strategies needed to build a thriving youth ministry. From understanding the needs of the youth, creating a vision, developing programming, and recruiting and training volunteers, this book covers it all. Written by experienced youth leaders, this book is an essential guide for anyone looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people....

God with Us tells the story of Jesus from the Gospels of the Bible. The four Gospels are blended into one powerful story—a sequential journey through the life and message of Jesus. This new edition of God with Us features the Radiate™ New Testament, a modern Catholic Bible translation developed for young people.

Drawing on 30 years of ministry experience in four churches across three countries and two continents, my aim is to help you consider how you can better mentor an increasingly isolated generation of older teenagers and young adults - those aged between 18 and 30 years of age.

In this publication, we will explore the “dating” relationships and the Christian teen. Christian teens will learn to set boundaries for their interactions in order to maintain a proper relationship with God. In addition, they will learn to be honest about their feelings and temptations and abort any relationship that will have a negative impact on their future successes. The Christian youth will understand how to have fruitful, peaceful, and beneficial relationships in his/her life. Persoanl journal included.

This abbreviated work is the fruit of years of research and a lifelong journey of investing in the next generation. It provides an inside look into a top-rated online private Christian school through the eyes of the founder. Dr. Yelena V. Solodyankin forcefully argues that the growing trend in online education (especially online Christian education) is a positive phenomenon and is something to be embraced. She demonstrates that online Christian education is one of the primary vehicles by which parents can make a lasting impact on their child’s academic and social-emotional development.

Home schooling will not be easy, but nothing truly worth doing is ever easy. If teaching your children what they need to become exceptional adults both academically and morally was easy then they would still be able to do that in public schools. The public school system is failing because they look at your child as a body that fills a seat which is worth a certain amount of money to the school system and as a mind to conduct social experimentation on.

You, Me, and Anxiety helps you identify anxiety, recognize its symptoms, and help your child(ren) take intentional action to manage and navigate it so that it no longer has a negative grip on your family. This book is perfect for parents who feel overwhelmed by their child(ren)'s behavior and inability to do perceived normal things.

Danny Ray, a world-class magician and seasoned communicator, shares heart-warming, humorous, and relatable stories from his own youth that will help students engage the concepts of this book. Most of all, however, he teaches a life-changing biblical truth that a teenager's awesomeness isn't found in trying to be like someone else, but rather in fully embracing the person who God made them to be.

Gangs are sophisticated, production oriented entities that operate under a perverted form of the Trinity. This book provides listeners with an understanding of their motives and origins. Additionally, it explains in great detail that violent and deviant behaviors are simply the outward expression of a gang's commitment to their god - money. Gangs vs. Kingdom arms listeners with weapons to prepare for spiritual battle as it reveals evidence based strategies that can be implemented in any community. Prepare for battle!

Social media will help your ministry go further, faster. In this practical book, you'll learn: how to get started with social media in your ministry; the best ways to create an endless stream of engaging content; essential checkpoints to consider before posting things online; 24 topics you can use to get your followers talking; and more!

As a parent you want to do everything you can to help your kids – most importantly, praying for them. But what exactly should you pray? Blaine gives you specific Scriptures to pray for each of these topics as well as dynamic illustrations and practical applications. This little book gives you the scriptural help you need to pray God’s Word effectively into your kids’ lives.

Si queremos tener una iglesia victoriosa mañana, debemos enfocarnos en los jóvenes hoy. Comiskey escribe acerca de hacer discípulos de la próxima generación ahora. El autor analiza lo que está sucediendo hoy en el ministerio juvenil y establece su base bíblica. Comiskey pone en relieve las necesidades más sentidas de los jóvenes hoy, que incluyen la espiritualidad, las relaciones y el involucramiento. A continuación muestra las razones por las que estas necesidades pueden ser mejor atendidas en grupos celulares pequeños que también participan en una reunión de jóvenes más grande.

Los recursos de estudio gratuitos incluyen reflexiones personales para cada capítulo basadas en el método de la lectio divina, una antigua práctica que puede conducir a un verdadero diálogo con Jesús. Las preguntas para la discusión con las reflexiones le ayudarán a profundizar en el mensaje de Jesús para revelar sus respuestas a las preguntas de nuestro tiempo. Para los lectores que no conozcan la Biblia, se ofrece una guía de las personas y los términos que aparecen en el relato.

Will They Follow? is an extensive and comprehensive book that describes how to create a program that children love to attend. Through an impactful and exciting ministry, you can fulfill Christ's final command to make disciples. Will They Follow? explains how to make the narratives of the Bible come alive. Included are teaching Bible verses for life, leading a child to Christ, playing games and activities to reinforce the Bible lesson, recruiting and energizing volunteers, partnering with parents, dealing with behavioral issues, and attracting children from unchurched homes.

Change: If I Can You Can is the story of a man destined for as much turmoil as life can provide. Travis Angry created his identity through childhood rebellion, dropping out of school, being in the military, fighting cancer, marrying, divorcing, raising children as a single father, obtaining a college degree, writing a memoir, and working as a professional speaker. Angry’s gift is showing others how to resolve fear.

If we are going to have a victorious church tomorrow, we must focus on the youth today. In this book, Comiskey lays out the biblical base for youth ministry, highlights the felt needs of today’s youth, and then shows why small groups are the most effective way to make youth disciples today. Comiskey explains the difference between inter-generational cells and student-led groups, the equipping process for youth leaders, how to coach leaders, and how to get started in youth cell ministry. Comiskey also describes common errors in youth ministry and how to avoid them.