We live in a broken world.And the gospel is how God puts broken people back together again. Once we repent and believe in Jesus, God’s Spirit helps us recover and pursue His design. God is the one who created the world and every human being in it.Authors Jimmy Scroggins and Steve Wright outline a reproducible method of sharing the gospel that has been tested in the real world. Turning Everyday Conversations Into Gospel Conversations is a simple strategy to...

Parenting isn’t for wimps.It's not just the routines, schedules, discipline, and heartaches—it's the hard conversations. One of the greatest challenges of parenting is navigating the crucial conversations that we must have with our kids.Jimmy and Kristin Scroggins have been married for more than twenty five years and have eight children. Jimmy pastors a church in South Florida. They’ve had plenty of crucial conversations in their lives—not only with their o...

For every parent who is looking for hope, encouragement, and miraclesParenting can be challenging, sometimes even overwhelming. But God is on your side! He has given us promises for our children--things He pledges to do for them--if we pray and believe. 65 Promises From God for Your Child gives you the specifics, showing you how to pray and believe for mercy, peace, spiritual growth, angelic protection, and provision for your children. More than just a bles...

Readers of Dr. Bruce Wilkinson's powerful bestseller, The Prayer of Jabez, learned how an audacious, four-part prayer could release God's miraculous power in their lives. Now The Prayer of Jabez Bible Study, Leader's Edition, reveals how to make praying the Jabez prayer a lifetime habit. Leaders will broaden their understanding of the four components of the Jabez prayer ("bless me; enlarge my borders; keep Your hand upon me; keep me from evil"). Graphics and lighthearted illustrations make...

You may think you are a Christian—but are you sure?Jesus' call to follow him is more than an invitation to pray a prayer. It is a summons to lose your life and find new life and ultimate joy in him. In David Platt's book Follow Me: A Call to Die. A Call to Live he asks the question, "What did Jesus really mean when he said, 'Follow me'?" What if we really listened to Jesus' words and heard what he is saying? When people truly engage with Jesus' personal in...

Contrary to the fairy tales, receiving Christ does not mean that we won't have conflicts in our lives. However, we can overcome them because of our position in Christ as children of God. The Steps to Freedom in Christ helps Christians reclaim the promise of freedom that Christ offers all who come in His name. It includes a spiritual inventory to help identify and break free from condemning thoughts, compulsive behaviors, personal conflicts, spiritual struggle and despair, and any ...

Experience God's tender love and abundant hope in the hardest seasons of your life.Life brings so many hardships, from failed marriages to lost jobs, from health crises to broken relationships. How can we stay strong in our faith in spite of these obstacles?In Finding God's Blessings in Brokenness, trusted pastor and bestselling author Dr. Charles Stanley will gently lead you through the hard times and show you how God's g...

Before ascending to heaven, Jesus instructed his followers to "make disciples of all nations." But what does this command actually entail? What does it look like for Christians to care for one another's spiritual well-being and growth? In this introduction to the basics of discipling, veteran pastor and author Mark Dever uses biblical definitions and practical examples to show how Christians can help one another become more like Christ every day. The eighth volume in the 9Marks: Building H...

Fisherman Bible Studyguides have been a trusted name in Bible study for almost thirty years. With outstanding authors, an emphasis on personal growth, and over eighty titles, the Fisherman guides offer a breadth and depth of biblical study not found in any other series. Fisherman are written with a commitment to the unique authority of the Bible in our lives. Nondenominational, nonsectarian, and suitable for new Christians and mature Christians, Fisherman have a broad appeal with a biblica...

Are You Called to Ministry?Those who are involved in full-time ministry often say they have been “called” to do what they do. But what does that mean? Who does the “calling,” and how is it received?In Prepare Them to Shepherd, pastor Brian Croft unpacks the biblical model for preparing individuals for full-time ministry. In the past, training and sending individuals into full-time pastoral ministry and missionary work was viewed as the res...

The Kingdom-Focused Church will give you everything you need to achieve your church's full potential—and relief from the smorgasbord approach that distracts you from the unique focus, nature, and mission of the church God has saved for you. You'll discover that success doesn't come from copying someone else's ideas or methods, but from knowing the biblical model of a church and understanding how to conform your church—regardless of size, location, resources, history, or any other ...

God created prayer as a personal, intimate way for us to connect to, talk to, and listen to Him. But how many times have you felt like the prayer culture at your church is inconsistent at best? This thirty-day leaders resource ties solid biblical teaching with practical ways on how to make prayer a lifestyle habit. Author and pastor John Franklin will equip and challenge your church not only to develop an enjoyable prayer life but also to help you get to know your Heavenly Father better.