This manual was written for local church deacons and deaconesses. Learn how many churches today are expanding the roles of the deacon and deaconess to include using their spiritual gifts in a variety of innovative ways to minister to the emotional and social needs of new members, people in crises,... [Show more]
Activity is the fourth guiding principle of the CREATION Health Lifestyle. Activity includes both mental and physical movement and development. The mind and the body are intimately connected. A fit mind promotes a fit body, and a fit body promotes a fit mind. Activity is a powerful way to grow, feel... [Show more]
The Alive in Jesus curriculum introduces Beginners and their parents to the wonderful stories and lessons of the Bible. This curriculum shows that the truths of the Bible are unchanging and trustworthy. The central purpose of using the Bible in such an intentional way in the Alive in Jesus... [Show more]
The Sabbath school is the most important group in the life of every Adventist congregation. Children's Sabbath school provides a complete religious educational experience that is age appropriate and focused on leading each child into a relationship with Jesus. Adults study the Bible, find... [Show more]
Remember your childhood? Well, forget it! It’s different now. Life is busier. Families more fractured. Innocence gone. You’re fighting media pressure. Moral vacuum. Reading’s out. See and do is in. Everything’s changed. Except the need to teach kids to love God. Only now you... [Show more]
How does literacy training present opportunities for ministry in your community, when scores of existing programs already address this need? Is there room for another tutoring or mentoring program? When you realize that a literacy gap continues to be a reality in the United States and that children... [Show more]
We are an aging society. Average life expectancy in North America has dramatically increased. As a result, today’s seniors are generally in better health, have more money, and are more active. Your church can reach this growing segment of the population by starting an Older Adult Ministry... [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]
God’s Closet is a practical and inspiring ministry that empowers your congregation to reach out to neighborhood families, meet a felt need, and build relationships! Many Seventh-day Adventist churches of varying sizes, whether in bustling cities or quiet suburbs, have made each of their... [Show more]
Many years ago, Dr. Larry D. Black decided to become a board-certified chaplain and surround himself with people who were either dying or grieving a death. During that time, he supported numerous individuals and families as they mourned, helping them find meaning in the loss and integrate it into... [Show more]
