The Good Book Company Catalog 2010

RESOURCE GUIDE 2010

This resource guide is packed full of new materials that will help you get your recommended daily intake of God’s Word, encourage and equip you to reach out with the gospel, feel confident about what you believe, listen to your hard-working preacher’s sermons more effectively, prepare for community outreach, disciple those with English as a second language, build your life around the gospel and even juggle while standing on your head... OK. OK. maybe not that. But you get the point…

SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDY EVANGELISM & OUTREACH YOUTH & CHILDREN

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WELCOME

Welcome to our new resource guide packed with titles that let the Bible do the talking. We are passionate about putting ‘the Good Book’ to work in people’s lives and everything we do is shaped by that aim.

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RESOURCES YOU CAN TRUST

DISCOUNTS FOR BULK

We take great care to ensure that everything we publish is ‘Bible-centered’ - that is, firmly based on the foundation of the Scriptures. We aim to be faithful to the historic truths of the Christian faith, while presenting the gospel of grace in fresh, innovative and culturally relevant ways.

We’ve always been keen to encourage the spread of as much gospel material as possible, so we price fairly and offer generous discounts on bulk orders. Look out for the bulk discount symbol inside or check online to see how much you could save.

RECYCLED PROFITS

YOU WANT IT - WE GOT IT!

Our business is built as a Christian ministry, not as a commercial organization, so any profit we make is ploughed back into the work of the gospel. Some off the resources we produce are loss-makers, yet o we w e consider their ministry value to be so high, we publish p ublish them anyway. We also use profits from the ‘resource-rich’ West to support Christians in parts of the world where Bible-centered materials are few and far between. So when you buy from the Good Book Company, your money is going further than you might think.

Part of our commitment to resourcing gospel ministry is to make sure that we can supply the items you want, when you want w ant them. Many web retailers will only order o rder things in when you place an order.

And publishers will sometimes let really useful items slip out of print for months at a time. But we strive to have everything available in our warehouse, ready for immediate dispatch, so you can get the tools you need, when you need them.

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KNOWLEDGEABLE CUSTOMER SERVICE

Our customer service and editorial teams have a wide range of experience and knowledge, which we are only too happy to share with you. Look out ffor or our ‘staff picks’ where we highlight particular ffavorites, avorites, and if you have a question, please feel ffree ree to call us and we will be happy to advise you.

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CONTENTS SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDY

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DAILY DEVOTIONAL READING

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OUTREACH & EVANGELISM

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DISCIPLESHIP & TRAINING

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YOUTH & CHILDREN

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SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDY

Good Book Guides An expanding and flexible range of Bible studies with a strong focus on application.

Series editor Tim Chester ensures that each study not only seeks to uncover the meaning of the passage and see how it fits into the big picture of the Bible, but also leads people to apply what they have learned to their lives. Ideal for small groups, or individual study.

FEATURES W extensive leader’s notes at the back W optional extras to adjust the length of your study W a strong focus on practical application

All Good Book Guides are $7.99 each.

Hebrews: Consider Jesus Jesus Christ is at the center of the Bible’s message and God’s plan for the universe - and at the center of human history. But is He at the center of our existence and day-to-day lives?

8 studies

2 Corinthians 1-7: True Discipleship Many problems in our churches are the same ones the Corinthians struggled with. Pride and arrogance; misunderstanding the gospel; thinking that the Christian life is more about health and wealth than about suffering and persevering to reach glory. Use this lively guide to get to grips with this challenging letter.

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For the full range of Good Book Guides and information on how to order visit: www.thegoodbook.com/goodbookguides

‘Our group Bible-study materials offer more than a set of carefully-crafted questions. The extensive leader’s notes aim to develop the background understanding of the whole group, and grow a prayerful, supportive, gospelcentered community around the Word of God.’ Tim Thornborough, Publisher

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OLD TESTAMENT Ruth: Poverty and Plenty

David: God’s True King

Zechariah: God’s Big Plan for Struggling Christians

4 studies.

6 studies.

6 studies.

Psalms: Work Songs

Ezekiel: The God of Glory

Psalms: Soul Songs

6 studies.

6 studies.

6 studies.

TOPICAL Women of Faith from the Old Testament 8 studies.

Biblical Womanhood 9 studies.

Meeting Jesus: Women of Faith from the New Testament 8 studies.

The Holy Spirit 8 studies.

Man of God 10 studies.

I Believe: The Apostles’ Creed 10 studies.

Contentment: Healing the Hunger of our Hearts 6 studies.

Mark 1-8: The Coming King

Romans 1-5: God and You

1 Thessalonians: Living to Please God

1 John: How to be Sure

10 studies.

6 studies.

7 studies.

7 studies.

Mark 9-16: The Servant King

Colossians: Confident Christianity

1 Peter: Living in the Real World

2 Timothy: Faithful to the End

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7 studies.

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6 studies.

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‘These Bible study guides are extremely helpful. They encourage good discussion on the biblical text, and prompt thoughtful, gospel-oriented application. Best of all, they don’t do the digging, but rather put good tools in my hand so that with God’s help, I can do the digging myself.’

Curtis Hill, Pastor, Ogletown Baptist Church, Newark, DE

Revelation 2-3: A Message from Jesus to the Church Today 7 studies.

SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDY

NEW TESTAMENT

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SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDY

STAFF PICK Get into the Bible

Get into the Bible

‘An excellent introduction to the Word’s overarching patterns, this 48-page book will give you a lightning tour from Genesis to Revelation and how it works together. All that information you’ve absorbed in your reading of the Word will start to take beautifully-ordered shape, leading you to get a better sight on the all-glorious character of Jesus Christ... and that, my friend, will change your life.

Groups And then yourGrowth neighborhoods!’

John Richardson Price: $3.99 Are you having trouble getting into the Bible? This booklet can help!

It will take you through the Bible as a whole, and then show how various study approaches can help or hinder your spiritual growth.

Tom Seidler, IT Team

The Eternal Cross

One2One

John Richardson Price: $3.99

Andrew Cornes Price: $7.99 This series of 24 studies is designed for Bible reading partnerships, where two Christians meet regularly to read, discuss and pray through a passage of Scripture.

These brief meditations consider the depth of Jesus’ physical and spiritual sufferings on the cross.

God, Sex and Marriage

Revelation Unwrapped

John Richardson Price: $8.99

John Richardson Price: $7.99

An exploration of the Bible’s teaching on sex and marriage through the exposition of a single chapter, 1 Corinthians 7, which contains something for everyone, married or single, divorced or separated, widows and widowers, dating or engaged.

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Shows how Revelation may be understood without resorting to fanciful interpretations. Instead of speculations about future world history, see how John’s vision uses familiar Old Testament imagery in a fresh way to make sense of Christian experience of every age.

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DAILY DEVOTIONAL READING

Good Book Daily Reading Material Our daily Bible-reading notes are designed to help you make personal Bible reading a regular thing. We have something for every age and stage and all of our resources share the following features:

W reliable - clearly-applied biblical teaching covering the whole Bible W manageable - a suggested 15 minutes per study with optional cross references W incisive - clear and careful teaching within the context of the whole Bible

FOR ADULTS Explore Explore gives you the opportunity to delve into areas of the Bible that have perhaps eluded you for years: the laws of Leviticus; the wisdom of Proverbs; the pain and suffering of Job; the terrifying apocalyptic imagery of Revelation.

Explore shows how the Old and New Testaments are linked and how God’s promises of salvation for His people are fulfilled in Jesus Christ. It also challenges the reader every day to be more like Him. Each issue contains three months of daily readings.

1-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION: $22.00

Explore single issue:

$5.99

Explore - Time with God

Helping Christians develop a daily Bible reading habit. Using the Explore daily reading material format, this stand-alone resource is designed to help Christians develop the discipline of a regular ‘quiet time’ so that they can grow and mature as a Christian. 28 studies.

Open up the Bible (FREE!) Our FREE guide to daily Bible reading featuring articles, tips and special offers to encourage Christians everywhere to get serious about reading God’s Word.

Ideal for: • A New Year push to encourage daily Bible reading • Encouraging someone you know to rediscover Bible quiet-times

DAILY DEVOTIONAL READING

Tim Thornborough Price $3.99

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DAILY DEVOTIONAL READING

There are 12 books available in both the XTB and Table Talk for Families range, plus three XTB ‘Seasonal Specials’ Summer Signposts, Easter Unscrambled and Christmas Unpacked. For the full range, visit our website at: www.thegoodbook.com/biblereading

FOR FAMILIES Table Talk for Families A book of daily Bible times for families to use together FEATURES

W designed to help families read the Bible together W each day’s focus is on just a few verses W suitable for children aged 4 and upwards Many parents struggle to read the Bible consistently with their children – but help is at hand. Table Talk for Families is designed to form the basis for a short family Bible time – maybe just five minutes at a mealtime. It includes a simple discussion starter or activity that leads into a short Bible reading, and can be used alongside XTB. 1-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION: $22.00

Table Talk single issue:

$5.99

FOR 7s–10s XTB - Explore the Bible Daily Bible reading notes designed to help 7-10 year-olds get into the Bible for themselves FEATURES

W packed with puzzles, pictures, prayers and solid teaching W designed to help children engage with the Bible text W each issue includes a free item eg: prayer diary XTB encourages children to understand, apply and pray through the Bible in an accessible and thought-provoking way. XTB also links in with Table Talk for Families, our Bible reading resource for families – so you can use the two books together, or on their own, whichever suits you best.

1-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION: $26.00

XTB Single issue:

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Discover Trial Issue Price: $2.99 Perfect for camps, youth groups and holiday clubs. This trial issue contains three weeks of material for you to try out.

FOR 11s-13s Discover Establishing young lives firmly on the gospel and a growing knowledge of the Bible.

FEATURES

W bursting with puzzles and top-notch teaching W encourages prayer, action and further thought W each issue contains 3 months of dynamic discovery from God’s Word

Discover aims to build young lives firmly on the gospel and a growing knowledge of the Bible.

Great writing and illustrations help to explain the meaning of each passage, difficult words and ideas are explained, and there are plenty of puzzles to keep interest alive.

1-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION: $22.00

Discover single issue:

$5.99

FOR 14s-18s Engage Equipping young people to handle, question and explore God’s Word.

FEATURES whole Bible covered in five years interviews with real-life Christians sections tackling tricky questions articles on apologetics and doctrine

Engage Bible notes have been written to help young people understand and apply God’s Word. They also seek to address relevant issues in teenagers’ lives and provide a Bible reading resource that is engaging and long-lasting.

1-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION: $26.00

Engage single issue:

FREE Engage Sampler This free sampler includes four studies taken from the full 128-page issue.

Please order as many as you need.

$6.99

DAILY DEVOTIONAL READING

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OUTREACH & EVANGELISM

Christianity Explored Christianity Explored is ideal as a way of introducing people to Jesus, or as a refresher course for your home group or entire congregation.

By focusing on Mark’s Gospel, the course allows people to explore God’s Word for themselves and is clear about the seriousness of sin so that people can grasp the wonder of God’s grace.

‘What I welcome about the Christianity Explored course is that, in taking us through Mark’s Gospel, it emphasizes truths which are often neglected - like the gravity of sin, the centrality of the cross, the sufficiency of grace, and the necessity of repentance.’

Dr John Stott, Rector Emeritus, All Souls Church, London

Leader’s Edition

Study Guide

How to Run the Course

Price: $9.99

Price: $4.99

Price: $15.99

Required for every leader.

Features full training material on how to lead effectively and evangelize faithfully.

Also available in Spanish

A guide for each participant.

Includes a brief introduction to the course and to Mark’s Gospel, outlines all 14 talks, and features Bible studies to work through each week.

Also available in Spanish

Essential for overall course leaders. Includes sample invitations, feedback forms, visual aids and a CD-ROM featuring written transcripts of all 14 talks.

Also available in Spanish

If You Could Ask God One Question

DVD Series

Price: $8.99

This award-winning two-DVD set contains all 14 talks and features on-screen Bible text and subtitles.

Ideal for any small group setting.

If you could ask God one question, and you knew that He would answer, what would it be? The most common responses to this question have been brought together in this engaging, humorous and jargon-free book which is ideal for giving people who would like to spend more time thinking these questions through.

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Christianity Explored Evangelistic Book Price: $8.99 This jargon-free introduction to Jesus is a real page-turner. Funny and full of compelling illustrations, this book is perfect for anyone investigating Christianity.

Also available in Spanish

Price: $79.00

Christianity Explored DVD Starter Pack Price: $149.00 • How to run the course (x1) • Leader’s Guide (x3)

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Promotional Material

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Our posters, postcards and banners have been specifically designed to help you promote your Christianity Explored course. Each design includes space for you to include your course details.

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Posters

Postcard Invitation Pack

Church Banner

Price: Large - $4.00 for 5, Medium $4.00 for 10, Small - $2.00 for 10

Price: $8.00 for 50

Price: $199.00 Size: 3ft x 15ft

Postcard-sized invitations with space on the back to add your own greeting and course details.

This large, full-colour PVC weatherproof banner is an eye-catching way to let people know about your own course.

Eye-catching posters in three different sizes, beautifully produced and all featuring the space to add your own course details at the bottom.

CY The youth version of Christianity Explored, this is the evangelistic course for young people in the 21st century.

Leader’s Guide

Study Guide

Price: $9.99

Price: $3.99

See the Discipleship Explored course on page 14.

Ideal for giving away to anyone investigating Christianity

The Real Jesus Price: $4.99 for 10

The Real Easter Price: $4.99 for 10

The Real Christmas Price: $4.99 for 10

English Made Easy An easy-to-read and understand edition of the Christianity Explored course.

Leader’s Guide

Ideal for those with English as a second language, or with low levels of literacy, the English Made Easy Edition is easy to read and understand without being patronising.

Study Guide

Price: $9.99 Price: $4.99

OUTREACH & EVANGELISM

Ideal for using with youth groups, CY is designed to present the gospel clearly and effectively to young people. The Leader’s Guide contains everything the leader needs to run the course, including talk outlines and advice on getting started. The User Guide features Bible studies, summaries of each talk, cartoons and room for answers.

Evangelistic tracts

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OUTREACH & EVANGELISM

Evangelistic Resources

Christianity Explained Price: $14.99 This popular evangelistic course has now been freshly re-designed.

Based on six studies from Mark’s Gospel, this ‘manual’ presents the challenge of Jesus from Mark’s Gospel in a way that is non-threatening, and concentrates on the facts about the person and work of Christ.

Everything you need is included in one manual:

• photocopiable hand-out sheets • full session outlines • illustrations • practical guidelines on organising the course • Bible-reading plans • concise answers to the twenty mostasked questions.

‘Christianity Explained is a superb tool for evangelism which I have personally used now for over 15 years. The six short studies in Mark’s Gospel are so clear and engaging that anybody can be equipped to introduce someone to Jesus. I would encourage you to use it both individually and in your church.’

Mark Dever, Senior Pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church

Access for All These products place an emphasis on clear and simple English FEATURES

These full-colour evangelistic tracts are based on one passage of Scripture and give a clear call to respond. Ideal for giving away at evangelistic services.

W accessible to the widest range of adults W ideal for those with English as a second language

Why did Jesus come?

Tim Thornborough Price: $7.99 for 25 Based on the angel’s message in Matthew 1 v 18-23. It explains the identity and mission of Jesus through the meaning of His names.

Why did Jesus die?

Tim Thornborough Price: $7.99 for 25 Based on Mark 15 v 33-39, this tract explains the meaning of Jesus’ death.

Also see page 20 for Why? and How? children’s tracts.

Why did Jesus rise?

Tim Thornborough Price: $7.99 for 25 Based on Acts 10 v 39-43, this tract explains the meaning of Jesus’ resurrection.

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Preparing for Marriage A marriage course which explains the gospel as the model for marriage FEATURES W structured in four parts W designed to be run in a variety of settings W talk downloads available on website

Preparing for Marriage seeks to show that a relationship with God is the very best basis on which to build a life, and helps churches which are preparing couples for marriage get on with one of our primary tasks - teaching the gospel to those who are lost without Christ.

Study Guide

Leader’s Guide

Peter Jackson Price: $4.99

Peter Jackson Price: $9.99

Putting Parenting to Bed

FEATURES W made up of three sessions W based around three key principles drawn from the Bible W ideal for churches trying to build bridges with the local community

This Bible-based parenting course is great for any church trying to build bridges and share the gospel with the local community. As well as liberating confused parents to enjoy their children and the adventure of raising them, this course aims to make people think about the bigger questions of life.

See our website for Ann Benton’s talk scripts, a sample of the first chapter and publicity posters which are available to download. www.thegoodbook.com/parenting

Leader’s Guide

Study Guide

Ann Benton Price: $12.99

Ann Benton Price: $4.99

Excellent: Biblically-focused parenting course ‘We’ve just run this course for the first time and were impressed with how its overtly Christian ‘common-sense’ approach was linked together with some very practical application. This was well received and has provoked some extremely positive feedback. And it only runs for 3 weeks...’

Nigel Gordon-Potts

OUTREACH & EVANGELISM

A Bible-based parenting course for ordinary people from any background.

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DISCIPLESHIP & TRAINING

Discipleship Explored Discipleship Explored is ideal for new Christians, but is also great for anyone who wants to grow in their Christian life.

FEATURES W an eight-week journey into Philippians W ideal for new Christians W Bible reading plan built in

W brand new DVD now available!

Participants are taken on a life-changing journey into Philippians as the eight interactive sessions bring them to the heart of what it means to be a Christian.

Carefully-crafted Bible-study questions, detailed guidance for leaders, and day-by-day Bible reading notes for participants are all included.

Study Guide

Price: $9.99

Price: $4.99

Essential for every leader.

Includes weekly Bible studies (complete with answers), talk outlines, and training material on how to lead effectively.

This course guide is for each participant on Discipleship Explored. It features Biblestudy and discussion questions to work through week by week on the course, and a daily Bible-reading plan to encourage regular study.

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Starter Pack

DVD

Price: $99.00

Price: $49.00

20% cheaper than buying everything separately, the Starter Pack includes everything you need to get started with Discipleship Explored.

A great addition to the Discipleship Explored series, the DVD - written and presented by Barry Cooper - features superb production values and an engaging script. It adds an exciting new dimension to the course. Watch the trailer on our website.

• DVD (x1) • Leader’s Edition (x3) • Study Guide (x9)

Also see the Christianity Explored course on page 10.

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Discipleship Explored - Universal Edition A universal edition of the popular Discipleship Explored course. The major difference between the Universal and the Course Editions is that the Universal Edition is designed in a Bible Study format.

FEATURES W eight Bible studies through Philippians W written in clear and simple English W flexible enough for a wide range of situations

W can be used with the Discipleship Explored DVD This life-changing journey into Philippians is designed to be universally accessible with a special emphasis on clear and simple English. This makes it suitable for use with internationals who are learning English and for anyone else who would benefit from this feature. The Bible studies will also suit regular Bible-study groups and anyone who has recently completed a Christianity Explored course.

Leader’s Guide Price: $9.99

Study Guide

Essential for every leader. Written in clear and simple English so as to help the leader use straightforward English while guiding the group through the studies. This study includes weekly Bible studies, talk outlines, and training material on how to unpack any deeper concepts that may arise.

Includes help for those who want to use the Universal Edition with internationals.

Price: $4.99 This course guide is for each participant. Each study includes an introductory discussion question, 10-12 questions on the Bible passage and a closing suggestion for prayer. Additional features include a word list that explains any difficult words from the Bible passage as well as simple summaries of what has been learned in previous weeks.

International Student Edition Study Guide Price: $4.99

FREE DOWNLOADS Available free from both www.discipleshipexplored.org and www.thegoodbook.com Downloads include: • Sheets with each week’s Bible passage printed on them (one sheet per week). These sheets are available in the NIV version.

• An optional introductory session to help the group find out about the background of the book of Philippians and learn how to study a New Testament letter.

• Optional Bible reading notes which can be used at home by group members. Each week’s readings reinforce the teaching from the previous session.

DISCIPLESHIP & TRAINING

Features the same contents as the universal edition, but has a cover design geared towards those involved in international work.

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DISCIPLESHIP & TRAINING

Learn2Lead

MINISTRY

A modular training course designed to help local churches prepare people for leadership in the church.

FEATURES W excellent blend of content, application, principle and practice W comprehensive leader’s notes in the leader’s manual

W stimulating prompts, case studies and questions Ideal for all those involved in training Christian leaders, Learn2Lead is an alliance between students (from the congregation) and tutors (from the leadership of a local church). Each section can stand on its own as well being a component of the main Learn2Lead course.

Track 1 - Understanding the Bible This track reveals God’s plan for mankind in a thorough Bible overview.

It contains 10 studies on key sections of Scripture.

Track 2 - Understanding Doctrine This track helps potential church leaders apply key doctrine to issues of leadership.

Track 3 - Understanding Leadership These studies offer a practical look at biblical examples of church leadership.

Track 4 - Leadership in Practice 1 This track addresses the practical challenges of everyday leadership and the importance of correct Bible handling and preparation.

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Tutor Manual A practical and comprehensive guide to leading the course.

PRICES:

Track 5 - Leadership in Practice 2

All tracks: $7.99 Tutor Manual: $34.99

This track focuses on the specific skills required to grow a youth and children’s ministry, developing an eldership, and on the preparation behind preaching a sermon.

Workers for the Harvest Field Editors: Vaughan Roberts and Tim Thornborough Price: $9.99 This book describes full-time gospel ministry and answers questions that those who are considering it may have. How do I know I’m called? Is this the right thing for me to do? We all have different gifts. But we should all be asking ourselves this question: ‘What could I do that would bring glory to God through the spread of the gospel?’

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Pray, Prepare, Preach The Pray, Prepare, Preach (PPP) project was born from a passion to see the church worldwide growing deeper and stronger in the Word of God. For that to happen the pastors and teachers need to be equipped...

FEATURES W clear, simple and direct language W teaches valuable skills in sermon preparation, illustration, application and Bible handling

MINISTRY W easily accessible W available at a very low cost for bulk orders Each book in the PPP series gives simple study aids, and a basic structure for a talk that is flexible enough for the minister to make their own through the use of local illustrations. Over the next few years, we hope to produce books to cover each type of Bible book. Philippians and Job are in preparation, and writers are working to develop some other titles in the series.

Read more about how we recycle our profits at: www.thegoodbook.com/recycledprofits

Preaching Mark Phil Crowter Price: $8.99 Preaching Mark 1 and 2 have now been combined into this one easy-to-use volume. Used around the world by those seeking to preach God’s Word faithfully and clearly, Preaching Mark provides a study section to help the preacher understand the passage and its context, as well as including a basic talk outline.

Preaching God’s Big Story Phil Crowter Price: $8.99 This full-color book is a preaching resource in simple English for anyone wanting to teach the whole of God’s big story. Simple color pictures show the eight main events in the Bible story – creation, fall, promise, exodus, land, Jesus, return and new creation. ‘Study and preach’ pages help the user to understand and faithfully teach God’s big story from creation to new creation.

STAFF PICK

This excellent resource covers the whole sweep of the Bible in 24 self-contained studies. The material is in an easy-to-use format with helpful explanations and diagrams. While intended to help those engaged in preaching and teaching, the studies can easily be used for fellowship and Bible study groups or for a youth program. It will certainly help you and others see God’s big story of salvation.

Nigel Sewell, Open Bible Institute Team

One British pastor involved in training said: ‘Preaching Mark, is ideal for the people I work with. It was extremely well received, and was seen as much more useful than some of the larger books, because it is accessible and useful to the many participants in our preachers’ clubs who have no reading culture, and would be intimidated by larger books or commentaries.’

DISCIPLESHIP & TRAINING

‘Preaching God’s Big Story’

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The Gospel-Centred Series* A series of books which begin with a commitment to shape all of life around the gospel.

FEATURES W excellent blend of content, application, principle and practice W practical working out of the gospel in day-to-day lives W short and accessible chapters

This series of practical workbooks shows how ordinary Christians, families and churches can live the life that God calls us to, starting afresh with the gospel. *“No its not misspelled! Over here in the UK we may differ on how to spell it, but where ever you are in the world, the Gospel must still be at the heart of all our lives.”

Gospel-Centred Life

Gospel-Centred Family

Price: $7.99

Price: $9.99

This workbook shows how ordinary Christians can live the life that God calls us to. By focusing our attention on the grace of God shown to us in the gospel, everyday problems familiar to Christians everywhere can be transformed as the cross of Christ becomes the motive and measure of everything we do.

In twelve concise chapters, Gospel-Centred Family takes us through the major biblical principles for family life, challenging us to give up our 'respectable' middle-class idols, and to become the distinctively different people that God, through His gospel, calls us to be. (Due for release January 2010)

STAFF PICK ‘Gospel-Centred Church’

The Gospel-Centred Church

I recently re-read this book and was reminded how good it is! I love the way the authors have stepped back to look at the whole idea of church through gospelcentered eyes. It’s not just for church leaders though - the principles also apply to small parts of church, such as home groups or youth work. I found it thoroughly biblical, deeply practical and hugely challenging.

Steve Timmis & Tim Chester Price: $7.99 Gospel ministry is much more than simply evangelism.

It is about shaping the whole of our church life and activities by the content and call of the gospel. The principles contained in this workbook articulate what a true gospel ministry might look like.

Alison Mitchell, Editorial Team

‘Some people write books of theology; others write books about ordinary life.

I’m interested in the connection between the two.’

Tim Chester, Author of the Gospel-Centred series

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LISTEN UP! A practical guide to listening to sermons Christopher Ash Price: $2.99

‘Consider carefully how you listen’ says Jesus in Luke 8 v 18.

The fact is, there is more involved in listening to God’s Word than you might think and this short, easy-to-read book by Christopher Ash makes it much more achievable.

Listen Up! contains practical hints and tips for healthy listening, as well as advice on how to respond to bad sermons and how to encourage our Bible teachers to give sermons that will really help us to grow as Christians.

Rock Solid: 12 Gospel Truths to Live by ed.Tim Thornborough and Trevor Archer Price: $10.99

Just Love

A Few Good Men

Ben Cooper Price: $10.99

Richard Coekin Price: $10.99

God must punish sin? How could anyone say such a thing? People often find the Christian faith attractive, except for this unpopular subject of an angry God. Even Christians can feel uncomfortable about it. But amazingly, we discover that only by understanding God’s determination to punish sin can we truly appreciate His astounding love.

In the Bible we find men who faced the same struggles that men often face today: immoral culture, costly decisions, sexual temptations, sin and guilt, pluralistic unbelief, fear and worry. This book will help men gain a deeper understanding of their triumphs and failures, and inspire them to follow the true hero of this book, Jesus Christ.

DISCIPLESHIP & TRAINING

This popular resource has been re-edited as a general title for all those wanting to get to grips with 12 great themes of the Bible that together form the crux of what it means to be evangelical. Featuring articles, Bible studies, discussion questions, historical sketches and modern testimonies, this is a book to work through, treasure and pass on.

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How? and Why? Tracts Full-color, Bible-based leaflets for use with ages 7-14

Why did Jesus Come?

Based on Matthew 1 v 18-23.

Why did Jesus Die?

FEATURES

Based on Mark 15 v 33-39.

Why did Jesus Rise?

W both series contain Bible passages, puzzles and questions W How? tracts seek to help children grow in their faith.

W Why? tracts are suitable to be used evangelistically

Examines Acts 10 v 39-43.

How do I Know I’m a Christian?

Based on John 10 v 7-15, this can also be used evangelistically.

How do I Grow as a Christian?

Considers the challenge in Colossians 1 v 9-10.

How do I Show I’m a Christian?

Looks at the early Christians’ lives in Acts 2 v 42-47.

All written by Alison Mitchell Price: $7.99 for pack of 25

Halloween Tracts Trick or Treat?

The Fright of Your Life

Alison Mitchell Price: $7.99 for pack of 25

Tim Thornborough Price: $7.99 for pack of 25

This short Halloween tract introduces children to the greatest treat of all, God’s own Son, Jesus. Based on John 8 v 12.

Designed for use with young teenagers (11-14), the focus is on the power and glory of Jesus Christ.

Advent Calendar Packs Provide a uniquely Bible-focused message, perfect for families to work through during Advent.

FEATURES W each pack contains an Advent Calendar and a linked Advent Book W helps families read two or three verses each day and pray together

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CHRISTMAS Our Advent Calendar Packs are designed to help families discover something of the Christmas message together during Advent. Each window opens to reveal a full-colour illustration and the book helps focus on two or three verses each day, discuss some simple questions and then pray together.

The Real Christmas Tree

The Coming of the King

Christmas Opened Up

Alison Mitchell Price: $8.00

Alison Mitchell Price: $8.00

Alison Mitchell Price: $8.00

Explores passages from both the Old and New Testament.

Examines verses from Matthew and Luke.

Focuses on Luke’s Gospel.

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Resources for Youth & Children’s Leaders Disciples Who Will Last Tim Hawkins Price: $12.99 This manual for youth leaders is packed with insights from three decades of experience. Starting from the point someone responds to the gospel, it helps you establish a framework for a practical approach that brings gospel growth to young disciples.

What makes a good youth leader? Learn from Tim Hawkins - one of the most experienced youth pastors around today. How can you design your youth ministry so that it will have lasting impact on the lives of your students? Fruit that will Last will impact and change your youth ministry whether you have 5 teenagers or 500...

Fruit that will Last

Leaders who will Last

Price: $12.99

Price: $12.99

Studies 2 Go Julie Moser Price: $14.99 This book has been produced to help the leader on the run to lead a Bible study that is solid in content and enjoyable to do.

Thirty studies.

More Studies 2 Go

Changing the World: Creative Christian Ideas for Youth Groups Price: $13.99 GBC A popular resource for youth leaders which is full of ideas to make your life easier and your ministry even more effective!

Julie Moser Price: $14.99 The second in the popular series of engaging Bible studies for young people. Thirty studies.

Edited by Alison Mitchell Price: $12.99 What have you always wanted to know about children’s and youth work? This book gives Bible-centred answers to the top ten most frequently asked questions. What is Christian youth ministry? How do you build bridges with parents? How do you keep control? Find answers to these, and other questions, inside this biblical, practical handbook.

Remember, Remember Price: $13.99 ‘I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.’ Psalm 119 v 11 Remember Remember is packed with creative ways to help children memorize God’s living Word, the Bible. Learning memory verses helps children to get to know God better, building God’s Word into their lives from an early age.

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Don’t Panic!

The Ultimate Exam Survival Kit Martin Cole and Andrew Roycroft Price: $4.99 During times of stress it’s easy to let God slip down our list of priorities. Bible study and prayer can become optional extras, rather than essential. But these studies will help young people appreciate that through studying God’s Word, God can encourage us, strengthen us and prepare us to serve Him, even when we’re studying. Ideal for students from high school through university.

Essential for anyone taking exams ‘We all need to cling to God in every situation, but exams and studying can often push God among many other things to the back of our minds. This small bargain of a book is brilliant, and keeps you focused and your life in perspective. Not only did it help me stay close to Jesus through exam time, but through showing me the extent of God’s support for me, made me a stronger Christian. This book is witty, informative, comforting and brilliant for all those taking exams.’

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The Cry of my Heart Tim Hawkins This book aims to show today’s teenagers how to be genuine disciples.

By exploring The Sermon on the Mount, Tim takes us step by step through Jesus’ discipleship manual, showing us how we can be genuine disciples who experience genuine success. The accompanying Bible Study is ideal for using in small groups.

Book Price: $9.99

Bible Study Price: $5.99

Awesome on the Inside Tim Hawkins A complete package for 21st-century teenagers that has been written to help young people discover how God wants to change them from the inside out.

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Bible Study Price: $5.99

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CY The youth version of Christianity Explored, this is the evangelistic course for young people in the 21st century.

FEATURES W seven punchy and innovative sessions W specially-written talks, Bible studies, discussion starters and games W cutting edge, youth-friendly design

Ideal for using with youth groups, CY is designed to present the gospel clearly and effectively to young people. The Leader’s Guide contains everything the leader needs to run the course, including talk outlines and advice on getting started. The User Guide features Bible studies, summaries of each talk, cartoons and room for answers.

Leader’s Guide Price: $9.99

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innovative activities and ice-breakers Bible studies complete with answers detailed talk outlines advice on running the course training material to help you prepare

User Guide Price: $3.99

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Bible studies and group discussion starters cutting edge, youth-friendly design summaries of each talk cartoons and room for answers

CY SESSIONS CY runs for seven weeks: 1. CY It's Worth Exploring 2. CY Jesus Matters 3. CY Jesus Came

Weekend or day away CY It's Tough To Follow Jesus CY You Need The Holy Spirit CY The Church Is Your Family CY It's Good To Talk

4. CY Jesus Died 5. CY God Accepts Us 6. CY Jesus Lives 7. CY We Should Believe

Brilliant! Gets to the issues in a direct and simple way!

‘This course is brilliant. I have been running it in a High School with a group of 15 people...The pupils are really starting to grapple with the issues as well as all reading Mark. It is amazing to see all their preconceptions being broken down as the pages are turned.’

Jonathan Gemmell

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Also see page 10 for more from Christianity Explored.

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‘I found this booklet very, very helpful. It is short, well designed, and written in an informal, catchy style. And the content is pure gold’ Michael Mckinley, Church planter and writer for 9 Marks

‘Combining evangelistic passion and evangelical commitment, one need not choose between relevance and faithfulness with Christianity Explored. It represents the best example I know of effectively reaching non-Christians without diluting the message.’

Michael Horton, Prof of Theology, Westminster Seminary, California

‘I love Table Talk for families and XTB! They are exactly the kind of high quality, Bible-centered resources parents in the homeschooling network have been asking for.’

Dr. Jonathan T. Pennington, President of the Board, Home For His Glory (Kentuckiana Homeschool Group)

‘The Good Book Company has a solid commitment to the Bible, a deep love for the Saviour and a refreshing ability to engage with contemporary culture’ Steve Timmis Timmis, pastor and co-author of Total Church, Acts 29 Western Europe Director

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