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Parents are asking … How can I protect my child from online threats like pornography and cyberstrangers? My child is being bullied online. What can I do? How do I talk about sex with my tween? I’m not sure how to discuss issues like sexuality and transgender with my child. Do you have any suggestions? How do I approach the topics of suicide and self-harm? What guidelines and limits should I establish for phones and social media? I think my child may have a screen addiction. How can I be certain, and where can I turn for help? I feel so alone. Are other moms facing similar parenting ...

Amy L. Williams has spent three decades doing ministry with youth in gangs and prisons. While most of society sees high-risk youth through lenses of fear or disregard, she has come to see them through God's eyes as having tremendous value and potential. Worth Seeing provides an up-close look at her work—successes, losses, lessons, and embarrassing mistakes. Through personal narrative, Amy reveals the lives of youth who are often pushed to the margins of society.

Teenagers and Mental Health imparts gospel hope and guidance for churches and youth leaders ministering to teens with mental health struggles and their families.

Faithful & Ready: 16 Essential Qualities for Women Preparing to Serve God in Marriage and Ministry is a must-read for young Christian women who are seeking to serve God alongside their future husbands in ministry. Grounded in timeless biblical truths, this book offers practical guidance for unmarried women, equipping them with the Christlike qualities essential for both marriage and ministry. In this transformative guide, you’ll explore 16 foundational principles that cover key aspects of a ministry wife’s life—faithfulness, modesty, compassion, encouragement, and more. Each chapter ...

It's ok for you to have questions about your faith. You aren't the only one that has those questions, and you shouldn't be embarrassed by them. In Discover: Questioning Your Way to Faith, Mike McGarry explores the twenty most common questions teenagers ask.

Michael McGarry explores the foundation of youth ministry in the Old and New Testaments and brings that together with Church history in a compelling way. This contemplative and well-researched book provides a careful critique of youth ministry along with practical guidance for those serving in ministry.

You are in the family of God....It can get messy. When you look at your church today, what do you see? A social organization that does good things for the community? A religious corporation with a CEO at the helm? A spiritual and self-help counseling center? Pastor Ross Parsley believes that none of these ideas captures God’s design. Instead, God sees us more like a family - a multigenerational group of real people who love each other and care for one another’s needs, no matter how messy. We are not consumers asking what the church can do for us. We are family members learning how to love deeply, fight fairly, and share selflessly.

If you’re brave enough to take an honest look at the issues facing the culture–controlled church–and the issues in your own life–read on. Do you ever look at how the Christian faith is being lived out in the new millennium and wonder if we’re not doing what we’re supposed to be doing?...

Flexible, Budget-Friendly Holiday Plays with a Gospel Message Three Christmas Plays and One Easter Play perfect for the small to medium sized congregation. Each only requires about fifteen performers with options to plug in more. The plays incorporate humor, drama, and the Christmas programs are set to include music if desired. Churches love these plays because: 1. Simple Staging- You likely have all the props you already need 2. Adaptable if you have between 10-20 people ready to be involved 3. Optional Musical Cues in the Christmas programs where you can easily work in your own music 4. ...

We’ve all been there before: all the power and potential of our smartphone held hostage by a dead battery. You’re ready to operate, but your mobile battery isn’t! Youth ministry can sometimes feel a lot like this scenario. You’re ready to make a positive eternal impact on the young people you lead, but sometimes it feels like something is missing. Your youth worker battery is nearly empty.

Read by the author. No matter what you're going through, one thing is certain: God is ready to bless you. Join Kel Mitchell--pastor, actor, and famed comedian of Kenan & Kel--on a 90-day challenge to receive God's blessings and become a blessing to others. Kel knows what it's like to struggle...

People Skills for Youth Pastors is filled with practical tips and techniques that will help you take your ministry and relationships to the next level.

Today's youth struggle with difficult questions of sexual identity. How can a youth worker offer wise care and counsel on such a controversial and confusing subject? Mark Yarhouse, Director of the Institute for the Study of Sexual Identity, writes to equip youth ministers so they can faithfully...

Facet by facet this internationally acclaimed Christian thinker examines life and the universal search for its meaning. What is "the call"? Far bigger than our jobs, deeper than our personal accomplishments, higher than our wildest ideas of self-fulfillment, our "calling" addresses the very...

21 DAYS WITH JESUS invites you to encounter Jesus in the Gospels of the Bible. The four Gospels are merged into one powerful story—a sequential journey through the life and message of Jesus. Each day includes a devotion with personal reflections and questions to help you go deeper into the message of Jesus. The Gospel readings are from a modern translation of the Bible. Study resources include Gospel topical references and a guide to people and events for readers who are unfamiliar with the Bible. Discussion questions are provided for Bible studies, chat rooms, or outreach. Plus, discover...

The Jesus Climb crafts George Mallory's quest to climb the world's tallest mountain into a parable illustrating how Jesus trained his first students to summit the world's greatest commandment. Like Mallory peering too low on the horizon to see Everest's peak towering above him, the lack of Christlikeness in modern Christianity stems from our inability to imagine the impossible heights to which Jesus calls us.

The Good Samaritan is a first-of-its-kind catechism written specifically for young people (ages 6-12) to communicate the unchanging truths of the Orthodox faith in the most accessible and engaging way. This book catechism follows the patristic model of sin as illness, Christ as the medicine and the church as the hospital for the healing of the soul.

Your daughter is a princess. What if you could help her unlock the secrets of being royal? As a parent, you have great expectations for your child. You want her to learn to love herself and to treat herself and others with respect. But after centuries of sin, we don't always know how to act as a princess should. Let her learn from Esther, the queen who saved her people. Teach your daughter how to embrace her identity in Christ as a princess. Royal: Life Lessons from the Book of Esther is book is a great Bible study guide for girls as young as 12 years old and is ideal for them to use on ...

The development of meaningful relationships, where every member carries a significant sense of belonging, is central to what it means to be the church. So why do many Christians feel disappointed and disillusioned with their efforts to experience authentic community? Despite the best efforts of...

“Effective Youth Ministry" is the ultimate resource for anyone looking to impact the next generation in a powerful and meaningful way. This book offers practical and inspiring advice for new and experienced youth leaders, providing the tools and strategies needed to build a thriving youth ministry. From understanding the needs of the youth, creating a vision, developing programming, and recruiting and training volunteers, this book covers it all. Written by experienced youth leaders, this book is an essential guide for anyone looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people....