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Parent's Guide to Social Media
Group Publishing

With each passing day, teenagers’ lives become increasingly intertwined with social media. How can you as a parent stay informed and involved in healthy ways? How can you help your son or daughter make wise decisions and remain safe online?
A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Social Media will equip you to have meaningful conversations with your teenager about the best, wisest ways to get connected while staying safe.
Your guides for this journey are Mark Oestreicher and Adam McLane, who draw from their own wells of experience as parents and youth workers. They’ll help you chart a course toward discovering and practicing wise family online activity.


Price $8.00

 
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Tales of the Not Forgotten

 

 

 
Spiritual Disciplines for Children
 

by Vernie Schorr Love

Much has been written for adults about their spiritual formation and about the practice of classic spiritual disciplines. Very little has been written for adults who work with children on how to guide children in practices that form their spirit toward Christlikeness. Spiritual Disciplines for Children offers readers the tools they need personally—and the tools they need practically—to guide children in Christian spiritual formation using twelve spiritual disciplines

Price $13.99

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Tales of the Not Forgotten
Beth Gockenberger

Follow these real-life stories as they take you on a journey to faraway lands and unknown faces. Travel through their challenges and see the hand of the great Storyweaver writing endings you’d never imagine!
Great for adults and pre-teens
Joel dares to ask for what he can’t have. Seraphina sacrifices what she can’t afford to give. Ibrahim looks for an answer buried out of reach. Christiana, saved by a mission, searches for her own.

These are the tales of the ones the world doesn’t see . . . the tales of the not forgotten.

In this collection of four real-life stories written for preteens, a compelling storyteller paints a picture of God’s dynamic movement in four foreign cultures, inspiring children to trust that God is weaving a story in their lives as well.

This resource will shrink the macro picture down to approachable, individual stories of real children and teach about fundamental survival issues. The stories address some of the challenging questions that kids have and weave God's promises to orphans into each one.

 

Price $7.50

 

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Social Media Guide for Ministry
Nils Smith

Social media can feel a little overwhelming to a busy pastor or ministry leader.  Perhaps you've thought, "I know I should be using it for my church, but I don't know where to start!"  This compact guide can help!  You will learn about the most popular social media platforms, how to utilize them, and the difference social media can make in your ministry.

Topics include:
-Destriptions of social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and more
-How to practically usae these platforms in a church setting
-Engaging examples of how churches have used social media to change lives

Fund to read, easy to understand, and filled with practical how-tos and real-life stories of ministry impact, this guide will help you navigate the waters of social media and learn how to make it work for your church.


Price $8.00

 

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Sharable Parables

Steven James

 Want to snag the attention of your students?
Want to improve your storytelling skills?
Want to involve your listeners in the story?
Want to share Jesus' parables in fresh, exciting, and creative ways?
Then Sharable Parables is for you!
 
Jammed with hundreds of creative ideas and time-tested storytelling techniques, you'll find all the information you need to  tell Jesus' parables more effectively and creatively than you ever imagined.
 
Each Chapter includes:
-Background information to cut down your research time
-Grace Connections to help you focus on the gospel
-Ready-to-use, interactive ideas for retelling Jesus' stories
-Memory sparks to help you personalize the parable
-Suggestions for adapting the story for different age groups
-Creative costume and prop ideas, easy-to-use skits and scripts, application and discussion questions, and much, much more!

 

Price $10.00

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On The Spot: No Prep Games for Children's Ministry
 

Instant Games (that fit anytime- and anywhere!)

We're serious when we say "on the spot." As in...The parents are late, the sermon went long, the lesson went short- you need a game-NOW! You get the picture.

"On The Spot" is your solution for those days when you haven't had a moment to plan ahead (and all the days when you do).

Over 25 Games!

ABCs of Creation

Charade Twists

Silent Lineup

Human Obstacle Course

Middle Name Intros

Sitting Circles...AND MORE!

No supplies required.

Give one to every children's volunteer to keep in their backpack or glove box.


Price $5.50

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From Santa To Sexting
 

It's a rough, tough world for middle schoolers today. Yet the decisions they face are pivotal, affecting the whole of life. FROM SANTA TO SEXTING discusses the myriad pressures middle schoolers face and empowers parents to guide and protect their children during these important years.
Not long ago most kids believed in Santa Claus. Now, barely on the cusp of adolescence, they are thrust into an adult world, stripped bare of the protections afforded previous generations. Under greater pressure than ever before from the culture, school, and parental expectations middle schoolers are growing up at warp speed. Their loss of innocence has been profound.

FROM SANTA TO SEXTING provides valuable information and perspective for parents as well as those who work with middle schoolers: youth directors, pastors, teachers, school administrators, psychologists, and physicians. Dr. Brenda Hunter and Kristen Blair courageously address hard and controversial topics the power of media in kids lives, kids experimentation with sex, alcohol, and prescription drugs, cyber-bullying, and self-destructive behavior. Parents need to reclaim their God-given authority in their children's lives. FROM SANTA TO SEXTING, which includes interviews with experts, parents, and the kids themselves, will arm parents with the practical information, inspiring stories, and resources they need to keep kids safe, strong, and secure in middle school. Parents have enormous power to guide and protect their children in a culture that long ago forgot that fences and guardrails make childhood possible.


Price $13.00

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How to Talk to an Autistic Kid
 

Kids with autism have a hard time communicating, which can be frustrating for autistic kids and for their peers. In this intimate yet practical book, author Daniel Stefanski, a fourteen-year-old boy with autism, helps readers understand why autistic kids act the way they do and offers specific suggestions on how to get along with them.
While many "typical" kids know someone with autism, they sometimes misunderstand the behavior of autistic kids, which can seem antisocial or even offensive–even if the person with autism really wants to be friends. The result of this confusion is often painful for those with autism: bullying, teasing, excluding, or ignoring. How to Talk to an Autistic is an antidote. Written by an autistic kid for non-autistic kids, it provides personal stories, knowledgeable explanations, and supportive advice–all in Daniel's unique and charming voice and accompanied by lively illustrations.

Always straightforward and often humorous, How to Talk to an Autistic Kid will give readers–kids and adults alike–the confidence and tools needed to befriend autistic kids. They'll also feel like they've made a friend already.

Price $12.00

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Easter Extras

 

Easter Week is an extra-important time to connect kids with the true meaning of Easter. This easy-to-use 24-page book gives you life-changing, multi-sensory experiences that help kids (and all ages, including preschoolers) explore Jesus' sacrifce on the cross- and joyful ressurection! Each activity is Bible based and reveals more about God's amazing grace and love for everyone. Fill the next Easter season with powerful devotions, meaningful games, tasty snacks, Bible stories, crafts...and lots of praise!


Price $6.50

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The Kids Guide to Service Projects
 

This new edition of Free Spirit Press's best-selling youth service guide includes a refreshed "Ten Steps to Successful Service Projects" plus hundreds of up-to-date ideas for projects- from simple to large-scale. At a time when U.S. President Barack Obama has called for increased participation in community service, this revitalized book is sure to find a whole new audience of eager young change-makers.


Price $12.50

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Instant Bible Lessons for Nursery!
Give Thanks to God

by Rainbow Publishers

It’s never too early to start teaching babies about God’s love for them!


Instant Bible Lessons for Nursery: Give Thanks to God is made especially for babies ages birth to 18 months. This unique book includes Bible stories about familiar things babies can be thankful for, such as family, food, pets and clothes. Fill your nursery with teachable moments and show them how to thank God for everything in their lives.


Price $11.75

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Instant Bible Lessons for Nursery!
This Wonderful World

by Rainbow Publishers


It’s never too early to start teaching babies about God’s love for them!

Instant Bible Lessons for Nursery: This Wonderful World is made especially for babies ages birth to 18 months. Patterned after our best-selling Instant Bible Lessons series, this unique book includes Bible stories about how God created His magnificent world and everything in it. Fill your nursery with teachable moments while sharing the story of God’s wonderful creations.


Price $11.75

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Kidmin Leadership

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
I Blew It!

by Brian Dollar

Kidmin Leadership focuses on the top-twenty principles all leaders need to know. This book compiles the experiences of a select group of kidmin ministers who have dedicated a substantial amount of time to being mentored by renowned kidmin minister and leadership coach, Jim Wideman. Topics include: knowing God’s will, self-leadership, priorities, thinking in steps, how to do what you don’t want to do, visioneering, team building, caring for others, and much, much more.

 


Price $14.50

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Preparing for Disaster AND After The Crisis

By Cathy Grace and Elizabeth Shores

Purchase the set of Preparing for Disaster and After the Crisis to prepare your church and ministry for any crisis or disaster that may happen. Be prepared before a crisis come and have the knowledge to know what to do after a crisis occurs. Protect your children before and during a disaster and know how to support them after.

Price 19.99

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After The Crisis

By Cathy Grace and Elizabeth Shores

Children who experience a traumatic crisis cannot process their feelings without adult support, and it can be hard for teachers to know how to help. After the Crisis provides teachers with tools to help children who have been through a trauma, such as homelessness, a natural disaster, or the death of a loved one. With activities and exercises that can be used in conjunction with fifty-two children’s books, discussion starters, writing activities, and art centers, teachers can use After the Crisis to promote children’s ability to cope and heal.

Price 9.99

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Preparing for Disaster

By Cathy Grace and Elizabeth Shores

Without warning, a catastrophic event can destroy an early childhood program. Based on Cathy Grace and Elizabeth Shores’ experiences working in Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina, Preparing for Disaster explains the steps directors can take to insure the safety of their program and the children they care for.

With forms, worksheets, staff-training workshops, and task lists, as well as helpful guidelines and insights, this groundbreaking guide is filled with practical advice for every program director:

· Create a Disaster Readiness Master Plan—and implement it.
· Train teachers and administrators how to react in a catastrophic event.
· Educate parents about your disaster plan to reduce panic.
· Learn to create planned evacuation routes and how to notify local emergency management agencies of your plans.
· Complete insurance, inventory, records back-up, and rental agreement forms.

Preparing for Disaster provides practical advice and information to prepare for and respond to universal disasters like fires and epidemics and regional disasters such as tornadoes and earthquakes. Protect your program before disaster strikes.

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Celebrations Make & Do

by Gillian Chapman

reproducible Bible Craft Ideas for ages 6-12. Festivlas are times to remember. Involve children as you celebrate Advent, Epiphany, Passover and Pentecost, Ascension, All Saints' Day, and more with Gillian Chapman's imaginative craft ideas.


Price $10.00

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99 Thoughts on Leading Volunteers

By Kent Julian

They say it takes a village to raise a child. We're also pretty sure it takes a team to build a healthy youth ministry.

In 99 Thoughts on Leading Volunteers, Kent Julian will help you engage, lead, develop, and keep volunteers. As a veteran youth worker, sports coach, and organizational leader, Kent knows what it takes to build a focused, effective team. He understands the power of bringing together volunteers and guiding them toward a meaningful goal.

Why wouldn't you want to share the joys of ministry with a team of volunteers? Why wouldn't you want to help others discover their passions, gifts, and abilities-and then use them to make a difference in teenagers' lives? Why wouldn't you want to do life and ministry with a group of people committed to a common cause of seeing students lead Jesus-centered lives?

Join Kent for this passionate exploration of how you can best lead your volunteers-it's a journey that's sure to challenge and transform you, your ministry, and your students!

Price $5.75

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13 Very Awesome Promises

Standard Publishing

13 Very Awesome Promises
Help your kids explore 13 very awesome promises and be wowed at the creative ways in which God keeps his word.  Your kids will discover God's promises that they can remember when the're afraid, lonely, sick, or in any other tough situation.  Along the way your kids will be encouraged to keep their promises and to place their faith in a God who has never broken a promise-and never will! 

 


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Kids Travel Guide to the Parables

Group Publishing

 

Parables were a central part of Jesus' life. In fact, he never spoke to a crowd without telling them a good story. And if parables were that important to Jesus, then let's dive into them too! Kids' Travel Guide to the Parables takes you and your kids on an adventure through the "greatest hits" of Christ's Illustrations. Every lesson helps kids understand what God really wants of them,

Price $13.75

   
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The Real You

By Vicki Barnes

From the author who brought us The Kid Book, Vicki Barnes brings us her latest book The Real You, Making Sense of Relationships.

Hot off the press, The Real You talks about how RELATIONSHIPS can bring joy or sorrow, energy or depletions. In relationships we find our best and worst self. Relationships are often a mystery. Knowing your personality type is a key step in self-discovery, and a highly effective tool for making sense of all your relationships. The Real YOU…Making Sense of Relationships reveals those characteristics of each personality type that makes the difference in understanding YOU and the people around you, whether your spouse, family, boss, coworkers or friend. Barnes discloses user-friendly and accessible information about what motivates, what matters, and what makes a difference to you, and to everyone you know…even if they are vastly different from you. This book is packed full of practical, successful relationship building tools.

Price 10.00

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Special Needs Ministry for Children

Creating a welcoming place for families whose children have special needs

 

 

Odds are, you have children with special needs in your community. How do you know if their needs are being met? Do you know what it takes to make these kids-and their families-feel welcom in your church? And, most importantly, do you know how to help them grow in their relationship with Jesus?

This practical, insightful book is your guide to answer all those questions and more. It's packed with case studies and personal stories. You'll discover the truth about.

  • The best ways to reach the most overlooked group in your community.
  • How to launch a special needs ministry in your church
  • How to promote your ministry and recruit the right volunteers
  • What families with children who have special needs really need from your church

And, maybe best of all, you'll discover why children with special needs will bless you and your church more than you can possibly imagine. There's perhaps no better way to share-and receive-God's love than through a special needs ministry to children.

Price 12.75

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Partnering with Parents

By Bob Rockwell and Janet Rockwell Kniepkamp

At last! A book has finally arrived that takes the worry out of parent-teacher communication. This innovative and original guide makes it easy for preschool teachers to connect with parents and involve them in the learning process using family meetings. Offering a complete plan for every meeting, Partnering With Parents is bursting with helpful tips, strategies, and creative ways to build a connection between home and school.
Each meeting begins with an icebreaker, allowing families to mix and mingle, and then continues with multiple activities that give parents the opportunity to experience first-hand what their child is learning. The suggested meetings address a variety of topics, with enticing titles such as "Are You Hungry for Fun?" and "Magical Art Mixtures." Teachers, parents, and children alike will treasure each meeting as they build relationships and form a community of learners.

Price 26.50

 
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Games to Play with Babies

By Jackie Silberg

The eagerly awaited new edition of one of the most trusted and popular books on infant development is here! Completely redesigned, with 50 brand-new games and illustrations, this indispensable book shows you how to build important developmental skills while enjoying time with your baby. Use these everyday activities to nurture and stimulate self-confidence, coordination, social skills, and much, much more. Give your baby a great start with this wonderful collection of over 225 fun-filled games!
The eagerly awaited new edition of one of the most trusted and popular books on infant development is here! Completely redesigned, with 50 brand-new games and illustrations, this indispensable book shows you how to build important developmental skills while enjoying time with your baby. Use these everyday activities to nurture and stimulate self-confidence, coordination, social skills, and much, much more. Give your baby a great start with this wonderful collection of over 225 fun-filled games!

Price 14.00

 
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Snacktivities

By MaryAnn Kohl and Jean Potter

If you have sliced bread, cream cheese, and a cucumber or carrot in your refrigerator, you are ready for fun with your child.

In just a few minutes, you can show your child how to transform these ingredients into Pinwheel Sandwiches. Just flatten the sliced bread, spread with cream cheese, add slivers of vegetable and simply roll up like a jelly role and slice. Once you have secured your creation with a toothpick you will have a perfect Pinwheel Sandwich. They are fun to make and fun to eat.

With the help of a new book from authors MaryAnn Kohl and Jean Potter, you can learn how to turn all kinds of everyday ingredients into edible works of art. Snacktivities: 50 Edible Activities for Parents and Children (Robins Lane) has finally arrived. It is an easy to use activity book full of fifty hassle free ideas to make food fun for parents and kids.

Snacktime will never be the same once your children have learned how to make all different kinds of edible treats like

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All Together Now Volume 1 Fall

By Lois Keffer

It is never easy to keep a group of children of a wide age span difference engaged in Bible lessons but  this book was created with that in mind. Using the book of Exodus these 13 lessons are designed to engage Kindergartners through 6th graders (no easy task) through the hair raising trials and triumphs of Moses as he leads his people to the promised land.

Price 19.99

 
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Christ's Kids Create Volume 2

By Deborah Stroh and Vicki Boston

Concordia Publishing

Another great collection of  over 50 seasonal craft ideas designed for 6-10 year olds.  The activities use easy to find everyday items and include group projects,  and recipes which will keep children  engaged as they use hands on activities which help them learn key Bible themes and verses.


Price $8.25

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13 Very Big Mistakes

 

 

 
13 Very Big Mistakes

and What God Did About Them

Standard Publishing

13 Very Big Mistakes is a small group discussion book for children between the ages of 2-12. It is very flexible, low-prep, multi-aged, and lots of fun. The book explores mistakes that were made by people in the Bible, and how to avoide making the same mistakes.


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Family Ministry Field Guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Family Ministry Field Guide

How Your Church Can Equip Parents to Make Disciples

by Timothy Paul Jones

Family ministry expert Dr. Timothy Paul Jones gives church leaders a practical plan to equip parents to be the primary faith trainers in their children’s lives, moving beyond mere programming into genuine spiritual transformation.
This resource is for leaders in the trenches – those who:

  • see parents disengaging from their children’s spiritual development,
  • see too many students leave for college and drop out of church, or
  • are frustrated with programmed ministries that fail to produce results.


Price $17.00

 
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Fizz,Foam,& Froth Science Lab

 

 

 

 

Fizz, Foam, & Froth Science Lab

For ages 5-7 Ooey-Gooey Bible Fun

David C Cook

Kids love a good slimy activity and things that go boom. So put on your lab coats and get ready to show children God's amazing, awesome world! From electricity to basic chemistry, these simple science and nature exploration reinforce biblical truths. With every fizzle, pop, and gurgle these oozing, bubbling, sticky,yet teacher-friendly activities lead kids straight to the Ultimate Scientist- God!


Price $16.00

 
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Fun & Freaky

 

 

 

 

Fun & Freaky Science

For ages 7-9 26 creative activities that enage students through powerful and memorable science experiments.

David C Cook

What happens when science and the Bible combine? An explosion of fun, spiritual growth. Your 7 to 9 year olds will revel in experiments with everyday ingredients, like soda pop and vinegar, as the discover more about God's amazing creation. Each lesson is a hands-on exploration that answers children's what, why, and how questions as the uncover biblical truths.


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77 Creative Ways Kids Can Serve

 

 
77 Creative Ways Kids Can Serve

Sondra Clark

Can kids really make an impact and change the world? Are there other kid-friendly volunteer possibilities besides serving soup at a homeless shelter? Of Course! 77 Creative Ways Kids Can Serve gives kids all the ideas and practical information they need to find a project suited to their interest and ability.

Price $18.50

 
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Stretch

Structuring Your Ministry for Growth

by Jim Wideman

Most of us really do want growth in our lives and ministries, even if we are scared of it. We want God to send us more kids and more families. We want to share the Gospel, we want more salvations, and we want more of a movement of God. Jim Wideman asks the following questions:
If He sent those things to you this Sunday, would you be ready? If a hundred new families walked into your church, would you know what to do with them? Would their kids have teachers? Would they even have a classroom? If fifty people who wanted to serve approached you this Sunday, could your system handle it?

That’s what structure is all about. If you want to know how to make sure your ministry is structured for growth…STRETCH is for you!

Price $12.00

 
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Just a Minute

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just a Minute

68 Stories that Will Inspire You to Bless a Child's Life

by Wess Stafford

Do you remember that one moment (or maybe there were several) that changed your life when you were a child – and shaped part of who you are today?
Does it bring a smile to your face? Tears to your eyes? A wistful gaze back through time?
We all have those stories and we can all, now, make those stories happen! All it takes is one moment out of your busy day, and you can be that someone in the life of the very next child who comes across your path. It may be your own son or daughter. Or perhaps it’s the child down the street playing soccer. Or maybe it’s the one having a meltdown in the grocery store.
Read these powerful stories of lives changed because someone took just a minute to really connect in the life of a child.

 


Price $18.00

 
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All in One Sunday School Volume 2

 

 

 

 

All-In-One Sunday School Volume 2 - Winter

For ages 4-12 - when you have all kids of all ages in one classroom

by Lois Keffer

Discover 13 fun, Bible-based programs full of creative ideas for classes with kids ages 4 to 12. You’ll save time and money – just gather a few common, inexpensive items, photocopy the handouts, and you’re ready to teach creative Bible lessons your kids will love.

Each lesson comes with active-learning experiences, interactive Bible stories, life applications, take-home handouts, and more!

Lessons are seasonally tied to Winter.

 


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All in One Sunday School Volume 3

 

 

 

 

 
All-In-One Sunday School Volume 3 - Spring

For ages 4-12 - when you have all kids of all ages in one classroom

by Lois Keffer

Discover 13 fun, Bible-based programs full of creative ideas for classes with kids ages 4 to 12. You’ll save time and money – just gather a few common, inexpensive items, photocopy the handouts, and you’re ready to teach creative Bible lessons your kids will love.

Each lesson comes with active-learning experiences, interactive Bible stories, life applications, take-home handouts, and more!

Lessons are seasonally tied to Spring.

 


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All in One Sunday School Volume 4

 

 

 

 

All-In-One Sunday School Volume 4 - Summer

For ages 4-12 - when you have all kids of all ages in one classroom

by Lois Keffer

Discover 13 fun, Bible-based programs full of creative ideas for classes with kids ages 4 to 12. You’ll save time and money – just gather a few common, inexpensive items, photocopy the handouts, and you’re ready to teach creative Bible lessons your kids will love.

Each lesson comes with active-learning experiences, interactive Bible stories, life applications, take-home handouts, and more!

Lessons are seasonally tied to Summer.


Price $18.50

 
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All in One Sunday School Volume 1

 

 

 

 

All-In-One Sunday School Volume 1 - Fall

For ages 4-12 - when you have all kids of all ages in one classroom

by Lois Keffer

Discover 13 fun, Bible-based programs full of creative ideas for classes with kids ages 4 to 12. You’ll save time and money – just gather a few common, inexpensive items, photocopy the handouts, and you’re ready to teach creative Bible lessons your kids will love.

Each lesson comes with active-learning experiences, interactive Bible stories, life applications, take-home handouts, and more!

Lessons are seasonally tied to Fall.


Price $18.50

 
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Ready, Set, Teach!

Training and Supporting Volunteers in Christian Education

by Delia Halverson

Ready, Set, Teach! is full of a wealth of practical ideas for equipping classroom teachers. It covers everything from explaining the church’s need for teachers, models of teaching today, ages and stages of children, ways of learning, age level concepts, learning styles, and more!

Price $15.00

 
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Sexual Predators
Protecting Your Church Against Sexual Predators

by Voyle A. Glover, Esq.

They sit in our pews. They come to our church picnics. They may even teach Sunday school or serve on a committee. They are sexual predators, and no church or ministry is immune to the devastating effects of child sexual abuse and the resulting litigation.

Good intentions alone will not stop the physical, emotional, financial, and spiritual damage resulting from just one incident of abuse. This invaluable guide, written by an experienced attorney and active church member, provides must-have information on important questions such as:

  • What if a church member or leader is accused of molestation?
  • What should be said to the media after an incident or an allegation?
  • What insurance coverage should a church have?
  • What screening and background checks should be used for church workers?
  • What policies should be implemented to protect children?

This book is easy to read, written in an honest and straightforward way. It contains vital information no church should be without.

Price $9.50

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Children's Ministry Pocket Guide to Special Needs

Quick Tips to Reach Every Child

What are the most prevalent special needs among kids today? Find out - and discover relevant teaching techniques, plus tips for parents and other kids in the classroom! You'll learn how to identify and connect with children who have special needs, then reach them with Jesus' great love. See kids thrive in your class and grow in their relationship with Jesus!

Includes surveys and tools to guide teachers as they partner with parents - and establish action plans that work.

Price $1.50

 
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The Quick Guide to Discipline for Children's Ministry

The Quick Guide to Discipline for Children's Ministry

101 Good Ideas for Bad Behavior

Give this book to every leader on your children's ministry team!

You’ll love this at-your-fingertips handbook for discipline issues that frazzle your nerves and leave you wondering what to do. Look to this guide for effective techniques that eliminate and redirect behavior challenges.

From A - Z you'll find help for: anger, ADHD,bad language, biting, bullying, crying, disrespectful behavior, lying, sarcasm, safety risks, tattling...and more!

Price $12.00

 
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How to Wow Your Church Guests

 

 

 

 

How to Wow Your Church Guests

101 Ways to Make a Meaningful First Impression

by Mark L. Waltz

Mark Waltz takes an honest look at what keeps people from walking in our church doors in the first place…and what keeps them from coming back. The good news? Every one of his observations includes action steps that any church – even yours- can take to not only welcome new people, but to truly wow them with the love of Jesus.
Inside the pages of How to Wow Your Church Guests, you’ll discover 101 benchmarks for quality. Each one will challenge you to consider your church’s culture and what you’re expressing to others through your actions). Even if you embrace exponentially lift the quality of guest services in your church or organization.

 


Price $10.00

   
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Trust Us They'll Ask

 

 

Trust Us...They'll Ask

ANSWERS to your kids' toughest and most awkward QUESTIONS

101 hot-topic questions in all - and 101 age-appropriate answers for your preschooler, elementary-age child, and preteen.

Plus, you get insight-packed relevant Bible passages to share with your children as together you explore God's perspective on each topic!

Your kids will think you're brilliant! Our top-notch team of experienced ministry workers and parents have crafted answers that will satisfy your kids...make you comfortable as you share...and open up ongoing conversation that draws you closer to them.


Price $11.00

   
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Praying through a Child's Illness

 

 

 

 

 

 

Praying Through a Child's Illness

28 Days of Prayer

by Wessel Bentley

Wessel Bentley writes from his own personal experience from having a child born with severe heart defects. He shares brief details of his own journey while his desire is that these meditations, prayers and suggestions will bring strength, comfort, and the assurance of God’s presence. The twenty-eight days of prayer are divided into four weeks. Each week is centered on a theme. For each day of prayer you will find:

  • a Bible verse on the day’s theme
  • a brief and thoughtful meditation
  • a prayer to personalize with your own joys and concerns
  • a suggestion for deeper reflection or practical application

 Guidance for a small-group conversation or further individual reflection is included.


Price $11.00

   
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Let the Children Give

 

 

 

 

 

 

Let the Children Give

Time, Talents, Love, and Money

by Delia Halverson

Let the Children Give is full of unique, creative, and educational ideas and activities for teaching children of all ages to be good stewards. It can be used as a supplement for ongoing ministry, while it teaches children how to use their gifts, talents, and the earth’s resources as a way to show their love for God.
Packed with creative, educational activities for children of all ages, Let the Children Give teaches stewardship through:

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Drama and Storytelling
  • Writing and Research
  • Games and Puzzles
  • Music, Reading Activities and More!

Price $14.50

   
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13 Very Cool Stories and Why Jesus Told Them

 

 

 

 

 

13 Very Cool Stories and Why Jesus Told Them

Small group solutions for kids

The adults are here for small group. But what do we do with the kids?
Relax- we’ve got you covered. Just add one adult or teenage leader to these easy-to-lead sessions to keep kids engaged, entertained, and growing in their faith! While parents are meeting, gather elementary-age kids together and dive in. Each session is

  • Flexible – adaptable for 2 to 12 children
  • Multi-aged – because you’re never sure who’ll show up
  • Low-prep – using supplies from your kitchen, office, or garage
  • 45 minutes of fun –with time-stretchers to fill an hour

Help your kids explore 13 very cool stories and begin to understand why Jesus told them. They will meet a lost and found son, a rich fool, disgruntled vineyard workers, a pretty good Samaritan, and many more memorable characters. Along the way kids will discover the eternal truths Jesus wrapped in those stories!


Price $8.50

   
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13 Very Bad Days and How God Fixed Them

 

 

 

 

 

13 Very Bad Days and How God Fixed Them
 

Relax – we’ve got you covered. Just add one adult or teenage leader to these easy-to-lead sessions to keep kids engaged, entertained, and growing in their faith! While parents are meeting, gather elementary-age kids together and dive in. Each session is

  • Flexible – adaptable for 2 to 12 children
  • Multi-aged – because you’re never sure who’ll show up
  • Low-prep- using supplies from your kitchen, office, or garage
  • 45 minutes of fun – with time-stretchers to fill an hour


Price $8.00

   
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Generatin to Generation

 

 

Generation to Generation

Practical and Creative Ideas for Raising Kids to Know and Love God

by Wayne Rice

Someone else may know the Bible better. Someone else may be a better mentor. But no one knows your children better than you. Pastors, teachers, youth workers, friends, and the media all impact the spiritual lives of your children.

But the fact is, no one is in a better position to lead your children to a living and active faith in Christ than you.

In this intensely practical book, author, parent, and youth ministry expert Wayne Rice challenges you to enjoy your role as primary spiritual caregiver and find:

  • Creative ways to communicate lasting values through family traditions and everyday family routines
  • Tips for leading family devotions that won't make your kids groan
  • Ideas for encouraging your children to grow in faith in their teen years
  • Useful tips to help blended and single-parent families share their faith and values

Price $11.50

   
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It Worked for Us
 

Best Practices for Ministry with Children and Families
Edited by Judy Comstock

A Comprehensive guide for children’s pastors, educators, and leaders.

Developed in partnership with the International Network of Children’s Ministry, this guide provides the strategic information needed to plan and implement a complete children’s ministry.

  • Each article is written by a children’s worker who has actually “been there, done that”
  • Provides comprehensive information for key areas of children’s ministries
  • Supplies training for paid and volunteer staff
  • A one-source guide for multiple topics
  • Includes a CD-ROM with forms and information that can be customized for different settings and churches

Price $25.00

   
   
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Comforting Children in Crisis

Comforting Children in Crisis

Know what to say, what not to say, and what you can do

Children face emergencies, too - and shouldn't endure them alone. When children are burdened by life's struggles, what do you say? What if you make things worse?

This go-to guide gives you the confidence to share God's love and comfort with hurting children and their families.

Each topic includes:

Real-life narrative - Learn from someone who has been there

Care & counseling tips - Support children through a wide range of their most common emergencies

What to say & what not to say - Respond in the most helpful way possible

Also includes: Scripture connections, guidelines for referring children to professional resources and caring ways you can stand by children in need.

Price $9.00

   
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Sticky Faith

 
Sticky Faith

52 Family Messages for Big Church

Includes CD-ROM of 52 ready-to-use, family-friendly bulletin inserts!

Just add one of these 3 - 5 minute activities and you'll see children sit up...lean forward...and hang on every word. Which means parents and other grown-ups will be more attentive, too.

You get 52 activities that...

  • require little or no prep
  • complement common sermon themes or passages
  • make for memorable learning for kids...and adults!

Plus, with each Sticky Faith activity you'll get...

  • an already-designed bulletin insert for families to take home
  • suggestions for objects to display - to keep things visually interesting

Use Sticky Faith for Sunday services...children's sermons...anywhere you want to capture kids' attention and engage entire families!

 

Price $19.00

   
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Energizing Children's Ministry in the Smaller Church

 
Energizing Children's Ministry in the Smaller Church

by Rick Chromey

Children's ministry in the smaller church has the same amazing potential to grow and thrive as a mustard seed. It's all in how you cultivate it. This practical guide provides insights that will encourage you in your children's ministry, along with ready-to-use tools for evaluation, budgeting, and teacher training. Energize your children's ministry with innovative strategies for mega-impact with limited resources, people, and money.

 

Price $12.00

 
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