Cokesbury Small Group Fall 2018 Catalog

SMALL GROUP COKESBURY FALL 2018

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Go the distance in the life of faith Elijah had plenty of ups and downs in his walk with God. From the mountaintop where he called down fire, to the road where he outran a chariot, Elijah had times when God’s power was alive and real to him. Other times, Elijah questioned God and grew weary of life.

Have you ever felt that way? Have you ever wanted to say, “I have had enough” just as Elijah did? Through the highs and lows—and especially those times when we want to quit— we need spiritual stamina to not only endure but thrive as we carry out the unique mission God has for each of us.

INSIDE CATALOG New & Notable..........1–5

Leadership..........21

Women’s Studies..........6–8

Biblical Studies..........22–28

Community..........9

Downloadable Biblical Studies..........29

Spiritual Growth..........10–16

Youth Studies...........30–34

Prayer..........17

Discussion Starters...........35–36

Wesleyan / United Methodist..........18–20

Faith & Culture Book Club...........inside back cover

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Learn to develop spiritual stamina NEW Elijah Spiritual Stamina in Every Season Melissa Spoelstra

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The struggle is real. It’s just plain hard to find the strength…the stamina…to get through the ups and downs of our daily lives. Sometimes it’s enough to make you want to go hide in a cave. Guess what? Elijah has been there, done that. His life was a string of seriously mountain-top high and bottom-of-the-pit low events, and yet he did extraordinary things for God. In Elijah, you’ll learn the spiritual stamina secrets that helped this great prophet hold on and persevere in faith, including practical habits related to making decisions, caring for the soul, accepting circumstances, mentoring, and finishing well—Elijah’s ultimate legacy. He doubted and struggled just as we do, but he chose to believe God through it all. As you study his life through a combination of study of Scripture with personal reflection, application, and prayer, you will grow in faith and develop spiritual stamina that will help you not only to survive but to thrive in every season.

Abingdon Press. Coming in August.

Companion Devotional: 30 Days of Prayer for Spiritual Stamina 9781501874352 $9.99; $6.79 FG18

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Peter was an ordinary fisherman who heard an extraordinary call. He wasn’t rich or educated, but he was familiar with hard work. He was quick-tempered and impetuous, but he possessed a passion that would change the world.

He struggled with doubt and fear, but he left everything to follow his teacher.

Jesus saw in him what others did not: a rock upon which to build his church.

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He left everything to follow his teacher and possessed a passion that would change the world. That’s one way to describe Peter. Here’s another: poor, uneducated, quicktempered, and full of doubts and fears. Doesn’t even sound like the same man. And that’s the point of Simon Peter, a six-week adult Bible study by Adam Hamilton. Peter was just an ordinary guy who heard and followed God’s extraordinary call. Discover how you, too, have special gifts, talents, and abilities that God can use to make a difference today.

In addition to the Leader Guide and DVD components for adult studies, corresponding youth and children’s resources, sold separately, can be used to create a churchwide study.

Youth Edition 9781501846106

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Large Print Book 9781501846007 $20.99; $13.99 Leader Kit Contains 1 each: Book, comprehensive Leader Guide, DVD featuring Adam Hamilton teaching on site in Israel and Italy, a Youth Edition, and a Children’s Leader Guide.

9781501876219 $103.99; $69.99

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God is inviting you into something that is bigger than you. It’s family. It’s connection. It’s inclusion. It’s messy. It’s home. It’s not about doing something, but about knowing who you are and to whom you belong. You have a seat at the table. I can’t wait to tell you all about God’s family, your family.

Leader Guide 9781501843587

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9781501843600 $34.99; $27.99

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Drama. Drama. Drama. Your family may be the stuff of a hit reality TV show, but into every family a little…or a lot…of drama must sometimes fall. That’s the way we humans have been from the very beginning. Take a look at the lives of Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and Esau in Jacob Armstrong’s newest book, God’s Messy Family. As you meet these “messy” families in the stories in Genesis, you’ll recognize a pattern to their lives: they are called, they mess up, and God continues to redeem them. Sound familiar?

Find out how your “messy” family fits into God’s family and how you are part of God’s plan for the world. A DVD featuring Armstrong and a Leader Guide are also available for this six-week study.

Abingdon Press. Coming in August.

Book 9781501843563

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Q: In what way is hope an anchor for our souls? A: Your soul separates you from animals and unites you to God. And your soul needs an anchor. Your soul is fragile. It feels the pain of death and knows the questions of disease.

Your soul needs an anchor, a hooking point that is sturdier than the storm.

This anchor is set, not on a boat or person or possession. If we cling to the promises of God, our soul’s anchor is set in the very throne room of God. It will never break free.

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Find hope in the promises of God

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Is what you’re anchored to stronger than what you’re going through? The answer to that question changes everything. In Unshakable Hope, pastor and New York Times best-selling author Max Lucado offers encouraging, practical guidance for overcoming difficult circumstances and gaining inner peace, building resolve, and walking into a better future.

OTHER STUDIES by the author

Study Guide with DVD 9780310092131 $41.99; $29.99

Thomas Nelson. Coming in August.

Hardcover Book 9780718096144

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God Always Keeps His Promises (Children’s Book) 9781400316878 English $16.99; $12.49 9781418598976 Spanish $12.99; $9.49 Children’s Curriculum (CD-ROM/12 Lessons for 3 Age Levels) 9780310092124 $49.99; $36.99 Promise Book (Student, Grades 7–9) 9781400316618 $15.99; $11.79 Praying the Promises: Anchor Your Life to Unshakable Hope 9781400315291 Hardcover $15.99; $11.79 Church Campaign Kit (Book, Study Guide, DVD, Praying the Promises, Promise Book for Students, Children’s Book, Children’s Curriculum CD-ROM, promotional resources) 9780310092148 $165.99; $116.49

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Get ready, because God is holding out His big, strong hands to you right in this moment and offering to take your messes and replace them with a masterpiece!

God can turn your messy life into a masterpiece

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DVD [CC] 6 sessions; 10–15 min. each.

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“My house is a mess!” How many times have you dreaded an unexpected visitor when your home was less than tidy? If only we could throw all of life’s messiness under the bed or behind a closet door. At some point, our lives get messy. Illness, conflict, depression, divorce, job loss…it happens, and when it does, there’s nowhere to hide.

Thankfully, God loves us, despite our brokenness. In fact, some of the messiest people in the Bible—Rahab, the Prodigal Son, Josiah, Mary, David, and Daniel—were used by God in powerful ways. In this six-week Bible study for women that combines study of Scripture with personal reflection, application, and prayer, you’ll take a closer look at the lives of these biblical heroes and learn that you don’t have to endure a messy life, you can actually thrive with God’s guidance and help.

Abingdon Press. Coming in September.

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“Just pray about it.” “God’s got this.” Although these are heartfelt words of encouragement, when you’re really worried and stressed, they can sound like clichés. We long for something more. We want to know how to have a bold and courageous faith.

In Joshua: Winning the Worry Battle, you’ll join God’s people as they arrive on the edge of the Promised Land only to find themselves in hostile territory. You’ll learn how to fight in faith as you internalize God’s promises, draw strength from God’s faithfulness, act in obedience to God’s commands, and believe what our limitless God can do. The study uses tangible objects—including stones and scarlet rope—to remind you of your commitment to overcome worry and to experience God’s victory in daily struggles and bigger battles.

Abingdon Press.

Participant Workbook 9781501813603 $16.99; $11.49 Leader Guide 9781501813627 $14.99; $9.99 DVD [CC] 6 videos; 20–25 mins. each 9781501813641 $49.99; $39.99 Leader Bundle (one of each item above) 9781501876387 $79.99; $59.99

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Never Alone 6 Encounters with Jesus to Heal Your Deepest Hurts Tiffany Bluhm

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This is perfect for people like me who need tangible 1-2-3 advice on how to stop the worry cycle. Barb writes in a relatable fashion…. She’s been there and isn’t afraid to talk about it!

—Kerri Pomarolli, comedian with credits including The Tonight Show and Comedy Central, and author of Mom’s Night Out and Other Things I Miss

From the time we’re little girls, we long for love and acceptance. Even as grown women, we often feel compelled to prove we’re lovable…to avoid being left alone. But it’s inevitable—life is going to hit us, leaving us with wounds that shape what we think about ourselves, others, and even God. Never Alone reveals the power of Jesus’ unconditional love. Through encounters with six hurting women in the Gospels—the woman caught in adultery; the hemorrhaging woman; the woman at the well; the woman who anointed Him; Mary Magdalene; and Mary, the mother of Jesus—it helps us to recognize the grace-giving love and unfailing companionship of Jesus.

Abingdon Press.

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Participant Workbook 9781501845826 $16.99; $11.49 Leader Guide 9781501845840 $14.99; $9.99 DVD [CC] 6 sessions; 20–25 mins. each.

9781501845864 $49.99; $39.99 Leader Kit (one of each item above) 9781501845871 $79.99; $63.99

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The richest theology is that which combines study with story, especially one’s own personal story of pain, grace, and redemption. With raw honesty and the beautiful imagery of a seasoned wordsmith, Tiffany brings flesh-and-blood life to this biblical truth: Jesus. Is. With. Us. Always.

—Dr. Jodi Detrick, speaker, coach, former Seattle Times columnist

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A Slightly Bad Girl is simply this: a woman unwilling to fully submit to God. We love him, serve him, and worship him, yet we find it difficult to trust him completely, to accept his plan for our lives, to rest in his sovereignty.

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Every woman knows it’s easy to lose sight of the heavenly power of God at work in our lives during times of hardship, exhaustion, stress, and change. But no matter the situation— whether it’s our health, marriage, finances, family, or vocation—God has equipped all women with the power and influence to live freely and confidently.

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NEW Slightly Bad Girls of the Bible Flawed Women Loved by a Flawless God Liz Curtis Higgs A spiteful boss, a defiant employee, a manipulative mother, a desperate housewife, an envious sister...honey, we know these women.

We’ve lived with them, worked with them, or caught a glimpse of them in our mirrors.

Now let’s take a look at their ancient counterparts in Scripture: Sarah mistreated her maidservant, Hagar despised her mistress, Rebekah manipulated her son, Leah claimed her sister’s husband, and Rachel envied her fertile sister.

They were far from evil, but hardly perfect. Mostly good, yet slightly bad. In other words, these matriarchal mamas look a lot like us.

Includes discussion and study guides.

Waterbrook Press. Coming in July.

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Courageous Women of the Bible Leaving Behind Fear and Insecurity for a Life of Confidence and Freedom LaTan Roland Murphy With warmth and a welcoming style, speaker and award-winning writer LaTan Roland Murphy illuminates eleven courageous women in the Bible and shows how each was uniquely positioned for success because of her courageous choices.

From Deborah to Jael to Mary, Murphy shows that these women chose to draw near to God; as a result, they were equipped with power for the supernatural ability to live courageous lives despite often undesirable circumstances. These stories will inspire women of all ages to trust God, minister to others, and live confidently and courageously no matter the season of life or what lies ahead.

Thought-provoking study questions and an interactive journaling section will help take you even deeper in your quest for a more courageous, confident life, either on your own or with a group.

Bethany House Publishers.

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NEW Made Like Martha Good News for the Woman Who Gets Things Done Katie M. Reid

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Cozy Mountain Lodge is a Bible-based and spiritually uplifting retreat program for women’s ministry events. Using the story of Ruth and Naomi from the book of Ruth, Cozy Mountain Lodge brings home the meaning of making God our foundation.

Women will develop a closer relationship with Jesus, and because this retreat is focused on active participation—women will also develop stronger Christian friendships with each other.

Group Publishing.

1210000305756 Retreat Director’s Guide $79.99; $63.99 9781470753436 Participant Guide $4.99 1210000305770 Cozy Cabin Kit $4.99 1210000305763 Heart Scripture Pendant $5.99; $4.49 1210000305787 Cozy Tote $6.99; $4.99 1210000305800 Rustic Twig Pen (Pkg. of 8) $7.99; $5.79 1210000305879 Bean Soup Mix (Pkg. of 20) $6.99; $4.99 1210000305794 Music CD $7.99; $5.79 1210000305923 Media Pack $26.99; $19.49 9781470753467 Director Guide $14.99; $10.79 9781470753542 Worship Leader Guide $9.99; $6.99 Leader Guides, Each $7.99; $5.79 9781470753474 Session 1 9781470753481 Session 2 9781470753498 Session 3 9781470753504 Session 4 9781470753511 Session 5 9781470753528 Session 6 9781470753535 Session 7 Lodge Essentials Value Pack Contains participant guide, Cozy Cabin Kit, and Heart Scripture Pendant.

1210000305855 $13.99; $9.99 Lodge Essentials Extra Value Pack Contains participant guide, Cozy Cabin Kit, Heart Scripture Pendant, Music CD, Cozy Tote, and Rustic Twig Pen. 1210000305862 $24.99; $17.99

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Though she didn’t sit at Jesus’ feet like her sister Mary, biblical Martha was loved just as Mary was.

Martha was a doer. This practical resource invites modern-day Martha overachievers to discover what it means to rest as God’s daughters without compromising their God-given design as doers.

Doers need to be affirmed in their innate design to do rather than sit, yet also be reminded that they don’t have to overdo it in order to be worthy.

Waterbrook Press. Coming in July.

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The Cozy Mountain Lodge retreat program uses the security and comfort we find when we think of a mountain lodge to bring home Christian truths about making God our foundation, the protection Jesus provides, the importance of friendship, and more.

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NEW Into the Deep Diving into a Life of Courageous Faith Lauren Gaskill With endearing warmth and authenticity, Gaskill shares how she and others have learned to swim with Jesus in the deep waters of life— facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, and chronic illness—only to discover a more authentic, enduring faith that cannot be shaken by circumstances. In addition to examining the character of God and the lives of women and men of the Bible who chose to dive deeper with God, she provides practical examples and tools that help us take our faith to the next level.

Abingdon Press. Coming in November.

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For thousands of years the Apostles’ Creed has served the church as a summary statement for essentials of the faith. Joined by our friends, Jorge and Jennifer, we discuss the Apostles’ Creed line-by-line.

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Grounded in Creed Jim Cowart, Matthew Hartsfield, Jennifer Cowart, and Jorge Acevedo

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We know every word of the Apostle’s Creed, the basic summary of our Christian beliefs which has served the church for nearly 1,500 years, but do we really understand exactly what every word means? Grounded in Creed is a six-session study that expands on the principle that “growing people change” their hearts and lives. The study highlights the wide diversity of beliefs about Christian life that are represented in every congregation. It brings focus, clarity, and accountability to the consequences of our shared beliefs.

Session discussion topics include: I believe, In God, In Jesus, In the Spirit, In the Church and In the Promise. In addition to the Participant and Leader Book, a DVD is available for use in this important group study.

Abingdon Press.

Participant and Leader Book 9781501849121 $12.99; $8.79 Set of 10 DVDs (for 10 groups) 6 videos per DVD; approx. 13–25 mins. each 9781501849138 $69.99; $55.99

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Hand-me downs are usually thought of as “second-rate,” but Jim and Jennifer Cowart’s Hand Me Downs offers a six-session small group study showing us that our heritage— what we leave behind—is central to who we are as Christians. A follow-up to Living the Five principles, this community group resource helps you replace self-destructive, addictive behaviors with new, healthy habits so that your legacy is one of spiritual and mental integrity.

Abingdon Press.

Participant and Leader Book 9781501849046 $12.99; $8.79 Set of 10 DVDs (for 10 groups) [CC] 6 videos per DVD; approx. 15–23 mins. each 9781501849053 $69.99; $55.99

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When you have the support of people who know you and who have earned your trust, together you’re more likely to follow through with the common goals you share, whatever they may be.

So it is with prayer. Grounded in Prayer is a sixsession study based on the Lord’s Prayer created especially for small groups. Together, the members of your group will help one another overcome the feeling of isolation that can result when trying to sustain a prayer life on our own. Plus, a small group will help members build connections and be accountable. Abingdon Press.

Participant and Leader Book 9781501825170 $14.99; $9.99 Set of 10 DVDs (for 10 groups) 6 videos per DVD; approx. 8–13 mins. each 9781501825194 $69.99; $46.99

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A New Reformation From Luther’s World to Ours Rob Fuquay

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Justified by faith. We are accustomed to this theology today, but when Martin Luther shared his belief in this concept during the sixteenth century, it was anything but typical—it sparked the Reformation. Author Rob Fuquay says that although “justified by faith” is not a new idea, the message is as revolutionary today as ever.

In A New Reformation, Fuquay helps you take a close look into the life of Martin Luther and teaches kit you how to embrace reformation in participant your church and in your life today. The book can bookbe used as a standcd dvd alone resource or, combined with the Leader Guide and the DVD (with segments filmed in Prague, Dresden, Leipzig, Wittenberg, Erfut, Eiselben, Worms, and Mainz), can serve as a six-week group study. Perfect for Christians at all stages of their spiritual journey.

Abingdon Press. Coming in August.

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Book 9781501864018 $14.99; $9.99 Leader Guide 9781501864100 $12.99; $8.79 DVD [CC] 6 sessions; 10–12 mins. each.

9781501864032 $39.99; $31.99

Why did Reformers risk and even give their lives so that a simple book could be translated? So that all people can know they have a place in the family of God and can have the peace of God through Jesus Christ.

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Which Way, Lord?

Exploring Your Life’s Purpose in the Journeys of Paul Rob Fuquay

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God created every person with a desire for meaning and purpose. This 6-week churchwide series is designed to help us intentionally consider the big question asked by everyone: “What is the purpose of my life?” It helps us unpack our life alongside the apostle Paul’s life, past and present, to find our purpose and passion.

A perfect study for back-to-school or the beginning of a new year, the series includes a book; DVD with video sessions filmed in Turkey, Israel, and Greece; age-level discussion guides for children, youth, and adults; sermon helps; worship media; daily devotions; and more.

Upper Room Books.

Book 9780835817028 $9.99; $7.99 Enlarged-Print Edition 9780835817035 $9.99; $6.99 DVD 6 sessions; 9–16 mins. each. Includes age-level group guides for children, youth, and adults.

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With His help you will learn to face the calamities of life. You’ll learn how to talk yourself off the ledge. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, you will learn to view bad news through the lens of sovereignty; to discern the lies of Satan and tell yourself the truth. You will manifest a gentleness that is evident to others. Anxiety comes with life. But it doesn’t have to dominate your life.

Anxious for Nothing Finding Calm in a Chaotic World Max Lucado

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Anxiety is at an all-time high—the news about our anxiety is enough to make us anxious—but there’s a prescription for dealing with it. Max Lucado invites readers into a 5-session study of Philippians 4, and the most highlighted passage of any book on the planet, according to Amazon. The Apostle Paul admonishes the followers of Christ, “Do not be anxious about anything....” Paul seems to leave little leeway here. “Be anxious for nothing.” Nada.

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What’s he suggesting? That we should literally be anxious for absolutely nothing? Lucado says, “The presence of anxiety is unavoidable, but the prison of anxiety is optional. It’s the life of perpetual anxiety that Paul wants to address. Don’t let anything in life leave you perpetually in angst.”

Thomas Nelson.

Coming in September.

Book—now in paperback 9780718074210

$16.99; $12.49

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Each of us experiences pain. That’s part of being human. Though time really does help to heal wounds, nothing can erase our memories. In this four-week study, you’ll learn about the healing power of those memories and about how to use past graces from God to close old wounds. Study questions and prompts, which are included for each of Buechner’s essays, lead your group into discussions about letting go, the power of hidden secrets, rising from the ruins, and listening for the quiet voice of God. Abingdon Press.

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Faith That Matters was designed to help you confidently walk in faith every day of the year.

HarperCollins.

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DVD [CC] 5 videos; 10–12 min. each 9781501853753 $39.99; $31.99

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Trusted pastor and best-selling author Adam Hamilton draws on the latest research, therapeutic insights, biblical principles, and personal experience to untangle the knots of fear and truly embrace Jesus’ recurring counsel to his followers: “Do not be afraid.”

Youth Leader Guide (Grades 6–12) 9781501853821 $11.99; $7.99

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Unafraid Living with Courage and Hope in Uncertain Times Adam Hamilton

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We know Jesus tells us, ”Do not be afraid,” but with everything going on in the world how is it possible to not be anxious?

In this five-week study based on his book Unafraid, Adam Hamilton explores the worries and fears most of us experience. Your small group can learn to identify fears and discover practical steps for overcoming them...all in the light of Scripture and a faith that promises again and again that we can live with courage and hope. The Leader Kit includes five Unafraid hardcover books, one Leader Guide, and one DVD.

Children’s Leader Guide (For younger and older children, including games, activities, craft ideas, and reproducible handouts.)

9781501853845 $18.99; $12.79

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In these thoughtful, informative presentations, Adam Hamilton deals openly and honestly with questions people ask about other religions, including why we should believe the claims of Christianity over those other faiths. As part of the presentations, Hamilton interviews a religious leader from each tradition. He treats the world religions with great respect, recognizing the unique contributions of each. He closes by distilling the essential beliefs of Christianity, in light of the other religious beliefs that have been presented.

If there ever were a time when Christians needed to build bridges with others, seeking peace in our world, loving our neighbors, and finding positive ways to share the gospel, it is now.

In Christianity and World Religions, Revised Edition, Adam Hamilton deals with questions so many of us have about the four major world religions—Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and Judaism—and compares the beliefs of each with those of Christianity. In his trademark honest and open writing style, Hamilton helps answer questions such as: Why are there so many different religions? How should we view their beliefs? What is the fate of those who have these beliefs? Although the book is a stand-alone resource, combined with the DVD and Leader Guide, it becomes an especially relevant six-week study for Christians at all stages in their spiritual journey.

The Planning Kit includes the Participant Book, the Leader Guide, and the DVD with 6 segments, each including an interview with followers from that tradition.

Abingdon Press. Coming in September.

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Ever wonder what it would be like to have guardrails in your life—in areas where culture baits you to the edge of disaster and then chastises you when you step across the line? Your friendships. Your finances. Your marriage. Maybe your greatest regret could have been avoided if you had established guardrails.

In this five-session, video-based small group Bible study (video sold separately), Andy Stanley challenges us to stop flirting with disaster and establish some personal guardrails.

Sessions include Direct and Protect, Proximity, Forever Yours, Money Matters, and The Heart of the Matter.

Zondervan. Coming in July.

Study Guide 9780310095897 $10.99; $7.99 DVD 5 videos 9780310095910 $29.99; $24.99 Study Guide & DVD 9780310095927 $39.99; $28.79

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We religiously lock our doors and windows to stay safe and to protect our belongings from intruders, but when it comes to joy, we leave ourselves wide open to the joy stealers: worry, bitterness, guilt, and negativity. Many of us deal with pain from relationship problems, health concerns, financial struggles, and daily stresses and strains. The Joy Stealers reminds us that, regardless of our circumstances, Christ provides everything we need for joy. Whether or not we actually live with joy is a choice…a decision each of us makes every day. He shares five transformational decisions that will help us live in the fullness of God’s joy each day with the assurance of eternity with God. The book may be used as a stand-alone resource or combined with the Leader Guide for a six-week study. Abingdon Press.

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Way of Life A Study Based on The Great Spiritual Migration Brian D. McLaren

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Helps groups approach and engage the spiritual, theological, and missional proposals in McLaren’s book The Great Spiritual Migration.

The Participant Guide provides an introduction to the main text and can also stand alone with additional commentary and questions.

It also contains personal devotionals. The DVD features teaching sessions with author Brian McLaren and others in a conversational approach. Abingdon Press.

9781501847691 9781501847714 9781501847738 9781501858642 9781601427915

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In Unexpected, Christine Caine helps readers live out the life God has for us— unknowns and all. Using dramatic examples from her own journey, she offers real-life strategies and biblical inspiration to help readers move from fear and worry about ourselves to hope and trust in God. Stepping into our God-given destiny means stepping into the unknown, but we can embrace that calling because God knows it already. So even during political upheaval, financial stresses, and family transitions, we can expect God to be good and do good.

To fulfill our calling, we must learn to expect, welcome, and embrace the unexpected.

Zondervan.

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In this video study, Goff shares stories from his life that have helped him understand what it truly means to love everybody the way Jesus loves them—without fear, insecurity, or restriction. This begins by loving people right where you are through serving and helping the neighbors God has placed into your world. It means loving people when they mess up and helping them move past the place of shame to acceptance. It continues by being courageous and following where God leads one step at a time. Above all, it means not just agreeing with Jesus but actually stepping out and doing what Jesus said. Thomas Nelson.

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Liking Jesus Intimacy and Contentment in a Selfie-Centered World Craig Groeschel

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In this timely five-session, video-based study, New York Times best-selling author Craig Groeschel taps in to some of the most up-to-date studies on social media to help us understand how it affects our emotions, our relationships, our attitudes, and our beliefs. He offers real-life examples to reveal the depths to which each of us battles with social media, how it masks our real struggles, and how we can reclaim a Christ-centered life. He encourages us to regain control over our lives by rediscovering the principles real life with Jesus brings: contentment, intimacy, authenticity, compassion, and rest. Zondervan.

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It’s Good Friday. The Son of God is giving up his life. What does he want to say to us in his final hours? He speaks only seven short statements.

Words of forgiveness, salvation, relationship, abandonment, distress, triumph, and reunion.

Seven statements that mean everything.

In this book, Pastor Steven Furtick shows us how Jesus’s last words offer mile markers for our journey in relationship with God. It’s a lifelong journey and it’s not always easy. But Jesus is both our guide and our destination as we travel.

The book includes questions for reflection and a forty-day reading guide to Jesus’s death and resurrection.

The 7-session, video-based, small-group study includes a DVD with footage filmed in the Holy Land. Furtick unpacks the drama, power, and deeper meaning of Jesus’ final hours. Not only a Bible study, it provides an experience of worship at the end of every session.

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Our spiritual journey is not one we take by striking out on our own. We’re following in the footsteps of someone else—Jesus. He’s our trailblazer. He has gone ahead of us in life as a human being, and he has gone ahead to heaven to prepare a place for us there.

But Jesus is not just our trailblazer; he’s also the trail itself!

by the author

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Tolerate one another. Wait. Isn’t that supposed to be love one another? It’s one thing to genuinely love people who are more or less the same as we are, but what about those who are not only strangers, but people who live completely different lives? In this 5-week DVD-based small-group study, reliable spiritual guide Will Willimon invites you to look more closely at the gospel’s command to love—because to genuinely love those considered to be “Other” may be the hardest thing for people of faith to do. Abingdon Press.

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Less Than Perfect Broken Men and Women of the Bible and What We Can Learn from Them Ann Spangler

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What can the Bible’s most flawed men and women reveal about who God is and how he reaches out to less-than-perfect people? Bestselling author Ann Spangler takes us beyond cardboard cutouts of 38 biblical characters to show us how these were real individuals who had dreams, temptations, and weaknesses just like us. She approaches both familiar and lesser known characters with fresh eyes, offering a dramatic retelling of their lives, insight into the historical and cultural context of their time, and key takeaway points for our lives today. Each chapter includes questions for discussion or reflection, making Less Than Perfect ideal for individual or group Bible study. HarperCollins.

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Too often we pray ASAP prayers— as soon as possible. We need to start praying ALAT prayers—as long as it takes. The goal of the prayer challenge is to establish a prayer habit so you’re still praying on day 41, day 57, day 101, day 365.

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Draw the Circle Taking the 40-Day Prayer Challenge Mark Batterson

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Have your prayers become stagnant? Do you long to see God move in fresh ways? Are you ready to move to new places in your walk with God? If so, it’s time to take the 40-day prayer challenge and press into God like never before.

In this five-session video study, best-selling author and pastor Mark Batterson reveals how taking up this challenge will not only change the way you pray today but also dramatically impact the rest of your life. While this challenge won’t be easy, and you will certainly experience setbacks along the way, as you pray through you can be assured that God will come through for you in new and exciting ways.

The study includes video discussion questions, personal reflection questions, and daily devotional readings for each of the 40 days in the challenge.

HarperCollins.

Study Guide 9780310094661 $10.99; $6.99 DVD 9780310094685 $29.99; $17.49 Study Guide with DVD 9780310094708 $39.99; $22.99 Children’s DVD-ROM (For preschool though later elementary) 9780310094692 $29.99; $21.99 Church Campaign Kit (Includes 1 each: Book, Study Guide, DVD, Children’s DVD-ROM, plus a getting started guide) 9780310094784 $86.99; $46.99

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Prayer is one of the most important areas of a Christian’s life. Written in 2010 by spiritual formation leader Bishop Rueben P. Job, When You Pray has reached over 20,000 readers since its publication. This daily prayer guide offers a full year of readings and Scripture and is an excellent tool to use in daily prayer time.

Each weekly segment includes daily office of Scripture, prayer, offering of self and blessing, a brief essay from the author, and a collection of quotes from well-known voices in spiritual formation. The new edition includes the same essays with refreshed weekly Scripture readings and quotes as well as additional material and prayers. Abingdon Press.

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Life-Changing Prayer Approaching the Throne of Grace Jim Cymbala

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God’s throne of grace. It is not a physical location you can visit, but the promises you read about it in the Bible are so immense that they are almost beyond belief. In this six-session video-based Bible study, Pastor Jim Cymbala explores how God promises in his Word to always hear you, answer you, and extend his mercy when you come to him. As you pray with faith, he will provide his perfect peace and “meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory.” Featuring teachings

by Jim Cymbala and interviews with ordinary people who received extraordinary answers to their prayers, this study will show how prayer can completely transform your life. Zondervan.

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The Class Meeting Reclaiming a Forgotten (and Essential) Small Group Experience Kevin M. Watson

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One Faithful Promise The Wesleyan Covenant for Renewal Magrey R. deVega

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Recharge. Reboot. Reorder. Whatever you want to call it, we need a process that helps us continuously renew our relationship with God so that we don’t drift away from our faith. Based on The Wesley Covenant for Renewal, Five Means of Grace is a six-week, video-based study that will show you how to reorder your life through prayer, searching Scripture, receiving the Lord’s Supper, fasting, and conferencing (worshiping together).

You’ll learn how to recognize and affirm the outward signs, words, and actions of an invisible divine grace, deepening your relationship with God and making your faith more complete.

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Dr. Kevin Watson has written a fresh new guide to the theory and practice of the Wesley class meeting, an essential element of truly Wesleyan spirituality. For clergy and congregations who are looking for ways to develop deeper discipleship, The Class Meeting is made workable without losing its essential dynamic as a gospel-based accountable community. Watson shows the class meeting relevance for the church today and how it may be a perfect means for church renewal. An 8-week class meeting curriculum. Seedbed Publishing.

Abingdon Press. Coming in August.

Five Means of Grace Experience God’s Love the Wesleyan Way Elaine A. Heath

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Wouldn’t it be fascinating to attend a Bible study led by John Wesley? Scripture and the Wesleyan Way is an eight-week study that’s the next best thing. The Bible was central to John Wesley’s faith and the Christian movement he founded. Scott J. Jones and his son Arthur D. Jones use Wesley’s own words to address questions that many of us in the twenty-first century still struggle with today.

Each chapter explores a key Scripture text and one of Wesley’s sermons about the text in order to illuminate his understanding about what it means to be a real Christian. You will be inspired to respond to this call with faith and boldness.

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A covenant with God is a faithful promise of renewal, and none is more central to the Methodist identity than The Wesley Covenant Prayer first used

by John Wesley in 1755. Its central theme focuses on the way we can have a closer relationship with God and others. And now, modern congregations can experience a boost in their way of Christian living thanks to Wesley’s text and this accessible, churchwide campaign. Abingdon Press.

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This study provides a focused strengthening of the world Wesleyan family, while written so that any Christian person or group could benefit. It includes the book, Five Marks of a Methodist, a Participant Character Guide, a Leader Guide, and 6 brief video sessions (DVD or streaming).

Abingdon Press.

9781501820267 Partic. Character Guide $4.99 9781501820243 Leader Guide $9.99; $6.79 9781501820229 DVD 6 videos; 9–15 min. each $29.99; $23.99 Also available (by Steve Harper): 9781501800597 Hardcover Book 9781501824739 Book, Spanish Edition

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In A Grace-Full Life, you’ll examine a Wesleyan understanding of grace for the common person.

You’ll learn about various forms of grace— prevenient grace, justifying grace, sanctifying grace, and glorifying grace—and you’ll come away knowing how God’s grace truly works in your life. The book may be used as a standalone resource or combined with a DVD and Leader Guide for a four-session study.

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Prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness…this is what we commit to when we become members of The United Methodist Church, and it’s a big step. But A Disciple’s Path helps us look beyond membership, presenting an engaging approach to discipleship from a distinctly Wesleyan perspective. Discipleship is ongoing, so the 6-week study is perfect for new-member groups, but also works well in small groups of long-time members. It helps you develop spiritual practices, discover your unique gifts, and engage in ministry that brings transformation to your own life and to the lives of others and the world.

Abingdon Press. Coming in June.

Daily Workbook 9781501858123 $14.99; $9.99 Leader Guide with Download 9781501858031 $25.99; $17.49 Companion Reader 9781501858147 $12.99; $8.79 DVD [CC] 6 sessions; approx. 10–12 min. each 9781501858055 $39.99; $31.99 Leader Kit (contains 1 each of components) 9781501858635 $93.96; $63.99

A Disciple’s Path has the potential to revolutionize the way we view our participation in the church.

Following this ‘path’ can transform us from wanderers into pilgrims.

—Dr. Steve Harper, Professor of Spiritual Formation, Asbury Theological Seminary

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How can we help transform the world? Make a Difference draws upon biblical wisdom to provide practical guidance to help disciples connect their passion with the world’s great need. Real stories of how real people found their place to serve will inspire and encourage you to do the same. Abingdon Press.

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McAnally has revised Questions & Answers About The United Methodist Church to update statistics and information throughout the book, along with new frequently asked questions not in the current edition. This book is a useful guide that answers the most frequently asked questions about the beliefs, practices, and history of The United Methodist Church. The information is brief, and is presented in an easy question-and-answer format. It is great for those new to The United Methodist Church or those who want to know more. Abingdon Press.

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NEW Stride Creating a Discipleship Pathway for Your Life Mike Schreiner and Ken Willard

In this video study for individuals and small groups, author and pastor Clay Scroggins explains with practical wisdom and humor what is needed to be a great leader—even when you answer to someone else.

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Coming in September.

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Study Guide 9780310095934 $10.99; $7.99 DVD 6 videos; approx. 15–18 min. each 9780310095958 $29.99; $23.99 Study Guide with DVD 9780310095965 $39.99; $28.79

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Outreach Inc. Coming in July.

Devotional Book 9781635107265 $5.99 Church Kit (Book with CD/DVD) 9781635107258 $69.99; $55.99

DVD Video Study 8 videos; 6–26 min. each $29.99; $21.79 Handbook $16.99; $12.49

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While I was reading Amy-Jill Levine’s Short Stories by Jesus, I kept wishing she had published it ten or 20 years earlier because she could have spared me quite a few naive mistakes I’ve made in preaching and teaching the parables. Levine has shown me ways I have relied on interpretations that were superficial or just plain wrong and that often the writers I read are themselves thoughtlessly repeating someone else’s thin or faulty reading.

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A Bible discovery study where you explore the wonders of biblical geography and archaeology, compare and contrast biblical genres, learn the history of biblical interpretation, and discover that you are a Bible interpreter too! Become familiar with Bible dictionaries, commentaries, concordances, maps, and more. Best of all, you’ll practice sharing your Bible knowledge with others each week.

Abingdon Press. Coming in August.

Participant Book 9781501871061 Leader Guide 9781501871078

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How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth Video Lectures An Introduction for the Beginner Gordon D. Fee, Douglas Stuart, and Mark L. Strauss

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A practical approach to Bible study in an easy-to-understand style.

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How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth Video Lectures, together with accompanying book, How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth, covers everything from translation concerns to different guide guide leader leader genres of biblical writing. In clear, simple language, book book book sh abook ash devo devo fl fl sessions help learners accurately understand the tional tional preview preview different parts of the Bible and their implications for both ancient audiences and humanity today, so you can uncover the inexhaustible worth that is in God’s Word.

Zondervan. Coming in June.

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Disciple Fast Track—a new way to offer Disciple Bible Study to people with busy lives. As you may know, Disciple Bible Study has been a powerful experience for over three million people around the world.

Now, Disciple Fast Track is a new model that still covers the entire Bible—Genesis to Revelation— but in a shorter time frame.

—Bishop Richard Byrd Wilke, author of Disciple Bible Study, and Susan Fuquay, creator of Disciple Fast Track

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This study examines the connection between memory and identity as the people of God. Participants will study the Old Testament Prophets and the Letters of Paul, finding common themes including calls to remember, calls to repent, calls for renewal, and calls for community. Participants will prepare to accept the challenge of Scripture to move beyond their group and church to take the gospel message to those who need to know whose they are.

The Planning Kit contains one Leader Guide, one DVD, one The Prophets Study Manual, one The Letters of Paul Study Manual, all in a messenger bag, plus access to online promotional materials that can be personalized, and a USB flash drive containing maps, timelines, and articles.

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The Planning Kit contains one Leader Guide, one DVD, one Old Testament Study Guide, one New Testament Study Guide, and CEB Study Bible, all in a messenger bag—plus access to online promotional materials that can be personalized.

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Genesis-Exodus Study Manual 9781501845895

The Planning Kit contains one Leader Guide, DVD, one Study Manual for Genesis–Exodus, one Study Manual for Luke–Acts, a CEB Bible Dictionary, a CEB Concise Concordance, and access to online promotional materials that can be personalized.

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Leader Guide DVD [CC] 24 weekly videos; 3–5 mins. each Genesis-Exodus Study Manual Luke-Acts Study Manual Planning Kit

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If we ever begin to doubt God’s love for us, we need look no further than the child of Bethlehem. That’s no mere infant lying there in the feeding trough—he’s Deity in diapers....

For thirty-three years he would feel everything you and I have ever felt.

Weakness. Weariness. Fear of failure.

Temptation. Fully human....Christ was God...with skin on.

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HarperCollins.

Each

$10.99; $7.99

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Life Lessons from 1 Corinthians

Life Lessons from John

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Life Lessons from Luke

Life Lessons from Colossians and Philemon

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• What does the Bible say? Questions to consider while reading the passage for each session.

• What does the passage mean? Unpacks key verses in the selected passage.

• How does Scripture relate to my life? Provides three major ideas that have meaning for our lives today.

The meaning of the selected passages is made clear by considering such aspects as ancient customs, locations of places, and the meanings of words. The simple format makes the study easy to use.

Includes maps and glossary with key pronunciation helps.

Updates include new cover and interior designs, leader guide per matching participant book (rather than multiple volumes in one book), updated to 2011 revision of the New International Version Translation (NIV), updated references to New Interpreter’s Dictionary of the Bible, biblical chapters on the contents page beside session lesson titles for at-a-glance overview of biblical structure, and larger divisions within the contents page to reflect macro-structure of each biblical book.

Abingdon Press.

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Joshua, Judges, Ruth (featured) Ray Newell

9781501855313 Participant Book 9781501855320 Lg. Print Participant Book 9781501855344 Leader Guide

1–2 Kings, 1–2 Chronicles Wayne Barr

9781501855566 Participant Book 9781501855474 Lg. Print Participant Book 9781501855597 Leader Guide

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Genesis Walter Harrelson

9781501848315 Participant Book 9781501848322 Lg. Print Participant Book 9781501848377 Leader Guide

Revelation C. M. Kempton Hewitt

Exodus, Leviticus Keith Schoville

Psalms John C. Holbert

9781501855160 Participant Book 9781501855177 Lg. Print Participant Book 9781501855191 Leader Guide

9781501848346 Participant Book 9781501848353 Lg. Print Participant Book 9781501848391 Leader Guide

Hebrews, James, 1–2 Peter, 1, 2, 3 John, Jude Keith Schoville

1–2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians Edward P. Blair

Acts James E. Sargent

9781501855412 Participant Book 9781501855429 Lg. Print Participant Book 9781501855443 Leader Guide

9781501855375 Participant Book 9781501855375 Lg. Print Participant Book 9781501855399 Leader Guide

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Numbers, Deuteronomy Wayne Barr

9781501855467 Participant Book 9781501855474 Lg. Print Participant Book 9781501855498 Leader Guide

1–2 Samuel Frank Johnson

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Philippians, Colossians, 1–2 Thessalonians, 1–2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon Van Bogard Dunn

9781501855269 Participant Book 9781501855276 Lg. Print Participant Book 9781501855290 Leader Guide

9781501848117 Participant Book 9781501848124 Lg. Print Participant Book 9781501848148 Leader Guide

Matthew Robert E. Luccock

9781501848414 Participant Book 9781501848421 Lg. Print Participant Book 9781501848445 Leader Guide

Luke Horace R. Weaver

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Romans Robert Jewett

9781501855115 Part. Book 9781501855122 Lg. Print Participant Book 9781501855146 Leader Guide

Job Robin M. Van L. Maas

9781501848513 Part Book 9781501848520 Lg. Print Participant Book 9781501848544 Leader Guide

John Woodrow A. Geier

9781501848568 Participant Book 9781501848575 Lg. Print Participant Book 9781501848599 Leader Guide

Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs James Crenshaw

9781501848469 Participant Book 9781501848476 Lg. Print Participant Book 9781501848490 Leader Guide

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In six engaging, interactive small-group sessions, this Deeper Connections DVD will give you new insights into Jesus’ parables and their meanings that will help you to appreciate more fully their relevance for your own life. The Participant Guide includes maps and pictures, outlines, key Scripture verses, discussion questions, plenty of room for note taking, and a personal five-day Bible study for each session to help you get the most out of The Parables of Jesus, both in your group and in applying what you learn to your life.

Rose Publishing. Coming in June.

DVD 9781628627640 Participant Guide 9781628627657

$29.99; $17.99 $9.99; $5.99

NEW Fresh Eyes on Famous Bible Sayings Discovering New Insights in Familiar Passages Doug Newton What does it mean to “put on the full armor of God”? How does Jesus’ use of the “Golden Rule” differ from versions of the rule found in other religions? Newton answers these questions and more using Scripture-reading techniques readers can use to discover life-changing truths.

David C Cook Publishing. Coming in August.

9781434712134

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$15.99; $11.79 Fresh Eyes on Jesus’ Miracles Fresh Eyes on Jesus’ Parables

NEW Brief Insights on Mastering Bible Study 80 Expert Insights on the Bible, Explained in a Single Minute (60-Second Scholar ) Michael S. Heiser The Bible is the most important book in history.

It’s also one of the most misunderstood. Studying Scripture involves much more than reading.

Serious Bible study can be a daunting task. It takes effort and skill.

The Bible was put together over 2,000 years ago. There are serious obstacles to grasping its meaning and message. Wouldn’t it be great to have a seasoned Bible scholar by your side to help? Now you can. In Brief Insights on Mastering Bible Study, biblical scholar Michael S. Heiser is the guide by your side, providing easy-to-read lessons and truisms for grasping God’s Word.

HarperCollins.

9780310566564

$16.99; $10.49

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Brief Insights on Mastering Bible Doctrine 9780310566526

$16.99; $10.49

Brief Insights on Mastering the Bible

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The Bible Book Big Ideas Simply Explained This highly visual book highlights more than 100 of the most important biblical passages and explains their theological significance and key concepts. Profiles of primary figures—from Adam and Eve, to Peter and Paul—and places of the Bible, such as Jerusalem and Rome, add context to the Scriptures. Essential theological concepts, such as the Trinity, God’s omnipresence, and salvation through Jesus’ death, are explained in detail. Infographics illuminate the most significant concepts clearly and simply. DK. 9781465468642

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FaithLink FaithLink’s ready-to-use lessons connect faith to the issues and events making headlines every day. Conveniently available by download or through a weekly e-mail subscription, you can print exactly what you need for each session. Great for use with small groups and adult Sunday school classes from college students to seniors, FaithLink also works as a short-term break between studies or as a quick replacement in unexpected circumstances.

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The Beginnings The Bible The Passion The Wilderness The Coming of Jesus The Birth of the Church The Promised Land The Teachings of Jesus The Life in the Church 1 The Birth of the Kingdom The Wisdom of the Kingdom The Spread of the Church

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Groove Bible Study Series The Groove Bible study series invites teens to learn the essentials of their faith, own their story, and engage the world in serving Jesus. Each topical study consists of four weekly sessions that are easy to lead and relate to life issues teens face. With up to 48 weeks available, Groove is great for Sunday and mid-week gatherings for both large and small groups as well as retreats. The Student Journal contains sessionspecific questions, background information, and daily devotions for each session.

The Leader Guide contains everything needed to lead teens through a Groove study, including teaching outlines, leader notes, Bible background, reflections, and parent communication. For middle school and high school.

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YOUTH STUDIES Confirm—the only confirmation program approved for The United Methodist Church Confirm Your Faith. Your Commitment. God’s Call.

Too often confirmation has been downgraded to the role of a checkpoint along the faith journey. The Confirm family of resources reclaims confirmation as the first step on a journey that leads to a mature, adult faith. Confirm treats confirmation as more than a decision.

Instead, it is the beginning of a conversation about what it means to be a Christian, living out your faith, your commitment, and God’s call.

Confirm is an easy-to-follow and fully customizable confirmation program that can be used in virtually any church setting and with a wide variety of schedules. You have the option to schedule your lesson choices and the tools to organize your own confirmation program over the course of a school year, a 3-year span, or in any other way that meets your needs without having to purchase additional customizable content.

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With flexible and easy-to-understand materials, Confirm provides students with the basic beliefs of a theologically sound, United Methodist faith while engaging them in creative and thought-provoking activities to help them internalize what they’ve learned. Confirm also embraces the importance of community in the journey of faith development, and provides materials to encourage cooperation with parents and mentors in the confirmation process and beyond.

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Provides direction for creating an effective discipleship path for teens during confirmation.

With detailed instructions on how to integrate easily with your youth ministry program and other ministries in your church and tools for creating specific confirmation assessments and reasonable expectations for youth, pastors, parents, and confirmation leaders.

The Confirm DVD has two styles of video, YouTube-style & Whiteboard sketch-style, both closed captioned and running 2–3 mins. each: 1) Unit overview, YouTube-style videos are fun, fast-paced, and engaging. Hosted by our friends at Blimey Cow. 2) Selected unit lessons utilize whiteboard sketch-style videos for deeper learning and reflection. Fun and easy to follow.

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The fully customizable teaching book includes easy-to-follow lesson plans for 39 confirmation class sessions, lesson recommendations for a variety of time-frame options, and lesson planning templates, tools, and supplemental content. Sessions are organized around the following categories: Theology, History, Belonging in the Community of Faith, Making a Faith Commitment, and Understanding God’s Call.

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Includes devotional readings, key information, and questions for journaling to help confirmands create their personal statements of faith.

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Provides an overview of confirmation and helps the parent and family establish their role in the process. The guide includes discussion starters, activities, and devotional suggestions for use at home. $8.99

Mentor Guide

The Mentor Guide provides an overview of the confirmation process and equips mentors with suggested relationship-building ideas, as well as providing some of the dos and don’ts when taking on the role of mentor. A mentor is an adult who is mature in the faith and can walk alongside a young person on the confirmation journey.

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Includes introductions, articles, and activities for each book of the Bible written by biblical scholars who also have experience in youth ministry, plus prayers written by teens. With presentation page, 16 pages of confirmation-related, official United Methodist materials, and a charcoal leather-like cover.

Common English Bible.

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Each of the confirmation units has its own Student Handbook containing fifteen lessons that guide students through a process of discovery. With intriguing questions, in-depth infographics, and punchy graphics, each page pulls students into the content to drive engagement with the Bible, doctrine, and each other. The Leader Guides make it easy for any leader—regardless of their theological training, or how much lead time they have—to facilitate a class. The short videos on the DVD use humor, exaggeration, and assumptions to tease out the problem statement of the lesson. They are intentionally a bit provocative (and age-appropriate!) in order to maximize the effects of problem-based learning. Run time of 45 minutes. Contains 15 flexible sessions per unit.

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Making Disciples is a 13-session mentor-based confirmation program that pairs confirmands with adult mentors who guide them through a variety of learning experiences that will strengthen the student’s understanding of the faith while connecting him or her with the community of believers in a personal way. It can be used as a stand-alone program, or in conjunction with your current curriculum as a special experiential unit.

This confirmation program is more like a process and less like a reading assignment, more engaging and congruent with the nature of the Christian faith than existing programs. Using an “apprenticeship” approach to confirmation, Will Willimon produced a series of learning experiences where adult mentors and confirmands are both teachers and learners at the same time. This timetested approach has been extensively revised and updated for use in today’s churches that take seriously Christ’s command to be engaged in disciple making.

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YOUTH STUDIES Spice Rack Mark DeVries Tired of lecture-style teaching? Spice Rack provides volunteer youth Sunday school teachers with options for creating a fast-paced, interactive, faith-sharing experience. Spice Rack is a downloadable Bible curriculum perfect for middle school and high school students, with 15 individual studies that cover an entire year. Each downloadable lesson is packed with a variety of activities, discussion questions, and games, providing leaders the flexibility to use at any time of the year in any ministry environment. Each lesson features these components: Engaging the Brain—At least three options for opening the lesson; Igniting the Heart—Three options for digging into the meat of the lesson; and Taking it Home—One or two options for closing the lesson Abingdon Press.

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