Explore the many facets of prayer! The lessons in this book have been designed to help lead small group members into a deeply spiritual exploration of prayer based on the greatest prayer textbook ever written—the Bible itself. But if you’re not in a small group, you can still learn a lot... [Show more]
The historical or mainline churches have increasingly larger percentages of older adults as congregants. They are characteristically vibrant and committed. In contrast, there are proportionally fewer younger adults or children active in the church. The older congregants in the last third of life can... [Show more]
Women pastors, Bible workers, and ministers have had a significant impact on the Seventh-day Adventist church since the early days of evangelistic tent meetings. Called by God outlines the biographies of pioneer women preachers who used their talents to assist in building the foundation of this now... [Show more]
Over one billion people worldwide have some type of disability. This disabilities manual is a tool that will help your church identify what can be done to reach members and people in the community with disabilities. You will also be challenged to ensure that your church accommodates the needs of... [Show more]
Christwise is a revolutionary baptismal course. Geared toward a variety of learning styles, it is story-based, Christ-centered, interactive, and age-tailored. The lessons explain the beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church through stories, interactive questions, Bible marking, reflective... [Show more]
Whose side are you on, anyway? It's the most important decision you will ever make! That's what baptism is all about--turning your back on the kingdom of darkness and becoming a member of the kingdom of light, and a follower of Jesus Christ. But first you need to know some stuff, such as what the... [Show more]
Whose side are you on, anyway? It's the most important decision you will ever make! That's what baptism is all about--turning your back on the kingdom of darkness and becoming a member of the kingdom of light, and a follower of Jesus Christ. But first you need to know some stuff, such as what the... [Show more]
Whose side are you on, anyway? It's the most important decision you will ever make! That's what baptism is all about--turning your back on the kingdom of darkness and becoming a member of the kingdom of light, and a follower of Jesus Christ. But first you need to know some stuff, such as what the... [Show more]
Have you ever wished for the perfect welcome to greet your Sabbath school members? Do you want a Christmas welcome that will tie into your program? The welcome is such an important part of your program, but sometimes coming up with just the right story and just the right words week after week can be... [Show more]
The Seventh-day Adventist Church has a special mission to preach the good news of salvation to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people (Revelation 14:6). In reaching people from various backgrounds, we are reminded that “lessons must be given in the language of humanity” (The Desire of... [Show more]
The Pathfinder Club Basic Staff Certification is something that every Pathfinder Club leader and TLT should complete. These eight workshops are basic to leading Pathfinder Club Ministry. Workshops in the Basic Staff Certification include: Pathfinder Club Ministry—PFAD 001 Introduction to Club... [Show more]
A team of professionals address the issue of sexual abuse, providing help and understanding. 48 pages. Topics include: Why sexual abuse occurs How to prevent sexual abuse Help for the abused A Christian response to intimate violence God's healing touch Paperback. 48 pages. Copyright 1995.
Leaders today must have the savvy and flexibility to function in a multicultural context, with sensitivity to local customs, ideas, and taboos. Some techniques that work well in one culture may be offensive in another. Mastering interpersonal skills and conversational subtleties can be difficult.... [Show more]
A must-read guide to keeping young people safe and saved. Drugs, alcohol, sex, school violence, broken homes, and internet pornography are some of the dangers that put our children at high risk today. But the greatest potential risk factor seldom gets talked about--the lack of support from a network... [Show more]
It's not about numbers. Planting Growing Churches for the 21st Century is not about how many people you can get through the church doors on Sunday morning, but about planting and growing spiritually healthy churches that are equipped to reach today's unchurched generation. With vision, purpose, and... [Show more]
This report is the first in a series of reports on research and strategy studies conducted for the Pacific Union Conference. The study sought to answer four questions: What feelings do baby boomers have about church structure and loyalty to the Adventist message and mission? What are the financial... [Show more]