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]
Real Family Talk is an award-winning program hosted by Willie Oliver, Ph.D., a pastor and family sociologist, and Elaine Oliver, MA, an educator and counseling psychologist. Through their half-hour show, this dynamic couple equips families with the tools necessary to build relationships, improve... [Show more]
How can your congregation help its members to become families? This Planbook is created to assist pastors and church leaders in creating an intentional plan for assisting the members of their church in becoming family. From sermons and children’s stories to articles and book reviews, you will... [Show more]
Whether you have a full-blown family ministry in place or you're just getting started, Shift gives you a practical, workable plan that equips parents to be faith influencers in their homes—and you won't have to reconfigure your entire ministry to make it happen! Shift gets you in gear with... [Show more]
The most challenging and the most important aspects of people's lives the world over are having meaningful and happy relationships. What God meant for harmony and symphonic communication often turns to frustration, fear, and despair. Being intentional about connecting and creating a positive and... [Show more]
The Bible says, "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens" (Ecclesiastes 3:1, NIV). After raising two children with Margaret, my wife of 45 years, I am now enjoying my five grandchildren--and some extra time to reflect on what I've learned about raising... [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]
The Adventurer Bible Game is a group-based Bible challenge that tests the Adventurers’ knowledge of sections of scripture. Each year a new block of scripture is assigned and excited Adventurers and their parents/caregivers commit themselves to study those passages of God’s Word. The... [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]
