Sunday School That Works is a dynamic new resource designed specifically to help you strengthen and enrich your Sunday school ministry while maximizing what you’re already doing on Sundays. Overflowing with expert insights from more than 20 successful ministry leaders, this book guarantees practical solutions for every area of your Sunday school ministry. You’ll learn best tips, creative ideas, and powerful strategies from dynamic leaders including Christine Yount Jones, Dale Hudson, Holly Catterton Allen, Dan Webster, Gina McClain, Linda Ranson Jacobs, Pat Verbal, Amy Dolan, Ricardo Miller, Greg Baird, Patty Smith, Gordon and Becki West, Patrick Snow, and more. Sunday School That Works will equip you in your ministry with these key benefits... • Help for key areas of your Sunday school program including: • developing your Sunday leadership team • keeping kids safe and secure • building a learning philosophy for today's kids • growing your kids spiritually • targeting age-level and special needs ministry • reaching today's families • developing great public relations • meeting the needs of today's kids • and more! • Current insights on today's Sunday school! Experts actively working in the field offer you the most current insights and advice for what's happening in churches--and what's relevant to kids and families today. • Practical ideas that are proven to work! These fresh ideas really work--in actual Sunday school ministries. They've been tested and tweaked to guarantee success in today's churches! • Insights for every level of Sunday school! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to Sunday school ministry, you'll refer to this resource regularly for the help you need! Learn how to maximize your Sunday school ministry with Sunday School That Works! From the makers of Children's Ministry That Works which has helped leaders create dynamic and effective ministry programs for over 20 years

Culture is moving at warp-speed. How can your youth ministry stay relevant? Enter Trendwatch. Compiled from Group Magazine, the world's most widely read resource for Christian youth leaders, you'll get the most useable insights on who you minister to every day. You'll find out what kids really think about themselves and their world. Plus, you'll get cutting-edge strategies to keep your ministry in tune with cultural trends!

GOT QUESTIONS ABOUT THE BIBLE? Find your answers in the NIV Quest Study Bible for Teens eBook. This unique Bible is just for you—a teen looking for advice about friends, family, school and God. The NIV Quest Study Bible for Teens addresses the common, the uncommon and the perplexing questions teens like you ask about the Bible and life. It deals with your issues, your life, your world. Reading plans and study helps provide an easy way to dive into God’s Word. Over 7,000 notes clarify familiar and unfamiliar passage in the Bible, and over 360 articles explore 20 Big Ideas. Profiles highlight teens from the Bible, and Top Five lists provide information and fun facts. Book introductions identify themes, characters and events in each Bible book, and cool charts and maps bring the Bible to life. This eBook has been optimized for reading on color screens, but will still function effectively on other devices. NIV ©2011 The New International Version (NIV) translation of the Bible is the world’s most popular modern English Bible—easy to understand, yet rich with the detail found in the original languages. 9-point type size

If you want kids to do God’s Word and not just hear it—you’re in exactly the right place. Each session focuses on one key Bible truth—kids will discover it, think about it, talk about it, pray about it, and apply what they learn. You’ll drive that point home through Bible exploration, fun discussions, giggle-worthy games, and oh-wow activities that engage kids in multiple ways. Just add an adult or teenage leader to these easy-to-lead sessions to keep kids engaged, entertained, and growing in their faith! Each session is Flexible—sessions work for 1 or 2 kids, 12 kids, or more Multi–aged—suitable for all elementary kids Low–prep—using easy-to-find supplies 45 minutes of fun—with time stretchers to fill an hour Relational—children grow close to Jesus and each other Perfect for any children’s ministry program—Sunday school, children’s church, and more! Help kids discover the faith-building, life-changing truths tucked into 13 of Jesus’ very cool stories. They will meet a lost and found son, a rich fool, disgruntled vineyard workers, a pretty good Samaritan, and many others. And along the way, kids will explore the eternal truths Jesus wrapped in those stories—and what those truths mean in their lives.

Paul's Last Years, and The Apostasy.

Top tips from successful youth workers about how to develop & maintain your youth ministry...grow in your role as a youth worker...& even how to avoid common mistakes.

The only teen Bible based on today's #1-selling study Bible, the Teen Life Application Study Bible is packed with features designed to meet the challenges and needs of today's high school students. Combining traditional study-Bible features like book introductions, textual notes, person profiles, and maps with application-oriented features focusing on choices, real-life issues, and real-life stories of actual teens, the Teen Life Application Study Bible helps teens understand and apply God's Word to all areas of their lives and encounter God in an authentic way.

How come people lived so long back then? Why did God allow the flood? Is Jesus real? Kids have LOTS of questions about the Bible and God. The NIrV Kids' Quest Study Bible is a great resource for kids eager to learn more. • Over 500 real questions and answers from kids • Quest Challenges help kids apply the Bible’s teachings to their own lives by pointing to Scripture • Book introductions help explain what each book of the Bible is about • A dictionary and subject guide help kids find what they’re looking for • Fresh, colorful design with cartoons makes the Bible fun to look at and use • The complete NIrV translation—the NIV for kids! This translation is written at a third grade reading level. Real Questions, Real Answers. Isn’t it exciting to discover the world, ask how things work, and learn about God and the Bible? Now, your questions can be answered in the NIrV Kid’s Quest Study Bible. This Bible includes over 500 real questions and real answers from real kids like you. You’ll also enjoy the book introductions, subject index, and dictionary making it easier to find important information about the Bible. With cartoons and a bright, colorful design, reading and using the Bible will be fun. General Editor Rick Osborne is a bestselling author and speaker committed to equipping parents and churches to reach and teach children. He was a key contributor in the development of the Luke 2:52 series and wrote The Legend of the Christmas Tree published by Zonderkidz. Hey Grownups! This Bible has an edition for adults too! The popular Quest Study Bible contains in-text notes and articles answering nearly 7,000 of the most commonly asked questions about specific Bible passages. Developed by the editors at Christianity Today International, along with over 100 respected Bible scholars and pastors, this engaging and straightforward study Bible guides adults in their understanding and application of Scripture.

The bestselling NIV Teen Study Bible helps teens apply God’s Word to the issues they face every day! Full of study features that will help today’s teen learn more about God, the Bible, and how God’s Word relates to their lives, the NIV Teen Study Bible will help them keep in step with all God has done, is doing, and will do in the world. This NIV Bible for teens will help them discover the eternal truths of God’s Word and apply them to the issues they face every day, including offering biblical advice about dealing with everything from friends, family, and school to problems such as bullying and depression. As teens navigate their hectic and sometimes stressful lives, this study Bible will help them to deepen and understand their faith while reassuring them that God is always with them and they are never alone. With over 4 million copies sold, the NIV Teen Study Bible continues to be a teen’s top resource for discovering the foundational truths of the Bible. Features: Complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV) “We Believe” features unpack the Apostles’ Creed to reveal the biblical foundation of faith “Panorama” features keep the big picture of each book of the Bible in view Topical indexes help with in-depth Bible study Book introductions provide an overview for each book of the Bible Important Bible verses to memorize Q and A’s test your Bible knowledge Profiles of people in the Bible Information about the Apostles’ Creed 8-page full-color map section Biblical advice about friends, family, school, and other issues