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No mistake was made in heaven when God gave you the gift of leadership or teaching. Every gift you have-your instincts to lead and your passion to make a difference- came from the hand of a loving Father who crafted you. In this practical and inspiring book, Willow Creek Executive vice president and teaching pastor Nancy Beach speaks to women with God-given gifts of leading and teaching. Sharing from her thirty-year journey in a local church, Nancy offers guidance on such issues as: * Developing...

Since forever altering the course of the youth ministry world with his best-selling, groundbreaking book, Purpose-Driven (R) Youth Ministry, Doug Fields' mind-but especially his heart-has been focused on the many unique needs of new youth workers. Doug translated his passion, insight, and vision for his beloved "rookies" into what you're now reading, Your Fist Two Years in Youth Ministry-hands-down the most comprehensive companion to not only surviving, but also thriving, during the most crucial...

It doesn't take a long list of statistics to convince you that our world is broken. Mission trips, service projects, and supporting children through relief organizations are just a few of the ways that many youth workers engage their students in serving the least, the last, and the lost. As good and helpful as these things may be on the surface, that's where they remain-at the surface. The problems run far deeper than an occasional paint job or fundraising project can solve. But it's not hopeles...

Are you confused about who you are or where you’re headed? Does your life seem cluttered and chaotic? Do you wish you understood God’s plan and purpose for your life? Do you want to uncover your God-given strengths? If you said yes to any of these questions, you’ve come to the right book. The first step is to know who you are. Remember, you’re a child of God—created by him with your own unique heart, abilities, personality, and spiritual gifts. God brought all those elements together in you so t...

Thinking about starting a church but feel like everything is stacked against you? Let authors Nelson Searcy and Kerrick Thomas, both pastors at The Journey Church of the City, offer you specific strategies for beginning a church from scratch. As true practitioners, they launched a New York City church with no members, no money and no staff, and then watched membership skyrocket to more than a thousand people in three years! How did they do it? You'll discover clear, proven strategies for plannin...

The Old Testament is so much more than an old book filled with funny names and endless rules about sacrifices - it's where we first get to know the God who keeps His promises, works miracles and forgives His people when they make poor choices. With Uncommon: The Old Testament, developed by youth ministry veteran Jim Burns, youth leaders can introduce their teens to key events and characters from the Hebrew Bible. Students will learn to see God's Word as an exciting drama that finds its completio...

"The Everything[registered] Saints Book, 2nd Edition" is a fascinating introduction to the lives (and sometimes untimely deaths) of saints and the miracles ascribed to them. This authoritative new edition is filled with rare quotes, little-known facts, and captivating stories of heroism and personal sacrifice, including: traditional saints; European, African, and Asian saints; soon-to-be saints; and, disappearing saints. From Mary, the mother of Jesus, to early European saints like Saint Valenti...