These six new study guides have six sessions each and enable small groups to explore the power and life application of Jesus teaching on the five biblical purposes of a Christian life by closely examining Christ s model in the Gospels."

The book consists primarily of interviews between Strobel (a former legal editor at the Chicago Tribune) and biblical scholars such as Bruce Metzger. Each interview is based on a simple question, concerning historical evidence (for example, "Can the Biographies of Jesus Be Trusted?"), scientific evidence, ("Does Archaeology Confirm or Contradict Jesus' Biographies?"), and "psychiatric evidence" ("Was Jesus Crazy When He Claimed to Be the Son of God?"). Together, these interviews compose a case brief defending Jesus' divinity, and urging readers to reach a verdict of their own.

Worship in local churches has changed dramatically over the past fifty years, not only in North America but in many places on every continent. Have these widespread and varying shifts left us with vague or even false impressions of what the weekly worship event is all about? Do followers of Jesus Christ grasp the importance of their role in worship? Do they know how to become fully engaged participants? Do they realize Jesus himself is our best guide and model for worship? Worship Like Jesus guides Christ-followers through the essential features of Christian worship, transforming the reader’s understanding and experience of worship. This leads people—even entire congregations—to experience worship in exciting and profound ways as never before. This type of worship also leads people into deeper and more committed discipleship. Imagine a community of fully engaged, deeply committed disciples! Revered author and scholar Constance Cherry offers this practical and foundational resource for ministry leaders and their worship communities. Each chapter follows the same helpful structure: Introduction Description of the chapter topic and its importance Discovery of Jesus’s own practice Deliberation or reflection on how Jesus’s model makes a difference Determination—readers consider how their worship will be shaped as a result of this chapter; includes questions for reflection Prayer At the end of each chapter, an exercise is suggested to help people take a practical step toward greater participation and engagement. A Leader Guide is included as an Appendix. This equips pastors, worship leaders and others to facilitate group study of the book. It is a powerful tool for transforming leadership teams and entire congregations.

Jesus. Holy or human? According to the Bible, he was-and is-both. Fully God and fully man. Our next door Savior. The Christ of your galaxies is the Christ of your Mondays. The Starmaker manages your travel schedule. Relax. You have a friend in high places. There is no person he won't touch. No place he won't go to find you. For even though he is in heaven, he never left the neighborhood. The Next Door Savior Participant's Guide is the perfect companion for users of the Next Door Savior Group Study Kit. On the Study Kit DVDs Max Lucado personally teaches what it means for Christ to be our next door Savior. The six lessons in this Participant's Guide correspond with the six lessons in the Study Kit. Every teacher who uses the Study Kit will want each of their class members to have and use a Participant's Guide, for it's in the Bible study and self-reflection questions of this Participant's Guide that each class member will have the opportunity to really learn what it means for our Savior to be "near enough to touch, and strong enough to trust."

Capture the heart of every group member with this indispensable, interactive book. Make the most of your time together with to-the-point readings, discussion starters, creative activities, and application steps that bring the Lead Your Family Like Jesus experience home. Start your session with a "Grand Opening" that builds community and focuses your group's attention on an aspect of family leadership. A "Watch This " step follows the DVD segment with questions that get parents thinking and talking--and getting biblical input. "So What?" connects principles to practice, helping teams or individuals come up with action plans for applying the insights at home. "Your Turn" wraps things up with motivation for the week ahead. Blending the hard-won advice of veteran parents Ken Blanchard, Phil Hodges, and Tricia Goyer with your own group's dynamics, the Participant's Guide makes it all personal. It's the perfect complement to the DVD--and the perfect tool for imperfect parents who want to grow.

Companions in Christ is designed to develop you as a leader in guiding the spiritual life of your congregation. This resource gives you an overview of the Christian spiritual life and the practices that help people enter into the formative pattern of Christ's life: a life of prayer, study and service. Help your small-group members move from information (knowledge about) to experience (knowledge of) in the means of grace--ways in which Christ meets people, renews their faith, and deepens their life together in love. This revised Leader's Guide provides detailed guidance for leading a small group through the 28 weekly sessions. The plans have been tested and refined by groups in churches across the country. This books contains all you need, including --the Getting Started Guide, which was formerly a separate piece --a revised plan for a Closing Retreat --Weekly Needs at a Glance --page references for both the comprehensive 1-volume Participant's Book and the new 5-volume series

"Got Jesus?"- Participant's Guide is an amazing young adult small group curriculum! This excellent resource is well written and illustrated with astounding relevance to the needs of emerging adults. These lessons will challenge them to greater faith in Jesus while living each day for His distinction. Within its pages you would find the following: A complete 10 week curriculum A highly interactive experiential guide for young adult Bible study An extremely adaptable small group experience designed for newbies and more experienced Christians Simple, easy-to-use lessons demonstrated in full color Fun, powerful, riveting activities that provide a perfect Segway into the study of the scriptures Unique lessons structured and designed to create Christian bonding Each lesson is carefully constructed to help young adults in their quest to be Christ like. Dr. Ricardo V. Bain I is the author of this young adult small group journey. He also produced a leader's guide to accompany this resource that gives clear, simplified, instructions for first time, as well as more skillful leaders. Dr. Bain is a youth and young adult pastor currently with the S.D.A. church in the Greater New York Conference. He has over 18 years of experience relating to developing young people. He is married to Tameka Monique Bain, and this nuptial union produced two children: Ricardo Vernon Bain II and Zoe-Madisson Bain. This family enjoys each other with meaningful togetherness!"