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Are you a Bible Study Insider member yet? Bible Study Insider is a new way to preview the latest and best LifeWay Bible studies. As a member, you’ll receive a Bible Study Insider box twice a year. Each box contains 15 or more member books of our latest Bible studies for your adult, men’s, women’s, and young adult groups. Now you can take your time and personally review our studies from the comfort of your home or convenience of your church. Each box contains at least $150 worth of member books and costs just $50.* Plus, each box includes a $50 voucher to apply toward your next Bible study order of $50 or more. And you get to keep all the member books to have on hand for other group leaders and future needs. 2
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How to LAUNCH a CHURCHWIDE CAMPAIGN Preparing to launch a churchwide campaign? Now is a great time to begin planning. Here are 10 simple steps to help you get started: 1) Choose the best start date for the message series. In my opinion, the very best time to launch is mid-September to early October. Many churches mistakenly base their campaign launch around the first day of school. Don’t be fooled. If you want to connect people you’ve not yet connected, you need to wait until after Labor Day. (See #3 for more on the calendar.)
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2) Pick an off-the-shelf campaign that is plug-and-play. There are many great campaigns (see Bible Studies for Life on pages 6 & 7) and most have sermon outlines, promotional slides, artwork, and marketing suggestions that are downloadable or included on a resource CD. Many are also readily available in the quantity you need and at very good prices. 3) Recruit a set of launch-phase coaches that can help your new HOSTs get off to a great start. Ideally, launch-phase coaches can handle five to 10 HOSTs each (with a one- to two-hour-aweek commitment for the eight to 10 weeks of the campaign).
4) Schedule a HOST recruiting message series. Pencil in a message series seven to nine weeks prior to the launch date that will allow three weeks to recruit HOSTs. There are many topics for this series that will work. The best recruiter is your senior pastor and the best time to recruit is during a message. Compromise on either of these keys and your recruiting potential will be greatly reduced. 5) Make it even easier to host another couple or a few friends. On the heels of the three main weeks of HOST recruiting, add another wave by providing a “grab-and-go” pack that even a caveman could use with a few friends or even family members. 6) Do NOT mention joining a group during the three HOST recruiting messages. This may seem counterintuitive, but as soon as you begin talking about being in a group (as opposed to hosting a group) you’ve recruited your last host. 7) Schedule two to four identical HOST orientation options. The best sequence is to begin offering orientations one or two weeks after you begin recruiting. You need to schedule multiple options for the same reason that you need to make the HOST request several weeks in a row. People don’t necessarily attend every week. In addition, a oneto two-week lag allows you to send a letter or e-mail with next steps and other
expectations. You might even be able to assign them a coach on the front end! 8) Add an online small group finder or a simple print catalog. This will make it easy for unconnected people to connect with your newest groups. You may not have a small group finder now, but it’s not hard to add one to your Web site. If your culture makes it easier to use print, a simple catalog of available new groups is an easy way to go. Just be sure of one thing: The more you can avoid matchmaking, the better off you’ll be. Keep that responsibility squarely on the shoulders of the potential group members. continued on page 10
What is a HOST? H.O.S.T. makes it possible for ordinary people to lead a small group, at least those using a DVD or video-based small group study, bringing the teaching into the group via the television, and allowing the HOST to do just that. In fact, the HOST acrostic stands for: • Heart for your community (or your church) • Willing to Open your home for six weeks (or the length of the study) • Serve a few simple refreshments • Tell a few of your friends (in the beginning the T stood for “Turn on your VCR”) Learn even more at markhowelllive.com
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In John 4, Jesus connected with an outcast woman and helped her see how He alone was the answer to her greatest need. This new series focuses on real-life, topical issues that let people see how Jesus is the answer to their greatest need, too—how the Bible meets their life right where they are.
When Relationships Collide by Ron Edmondson Discover principles for dealing with conflict in a healthy, God-honoring way by learning what the Bible says about it, what God’s role is in it, and how God would have you resolve it. $19.95
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Q. “What method do you use to resolve conflict?” 62% of people surveyed said that they choose between two options: digging in or giving in. But members of your small groups can learn together from God’s Word how best to resolve conflict and restore relationships. *
Ron Edmondson is senior pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky. He blogs almost daily on leadership, church and family at ronedmondson.com.
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Q. “Where do you turn when you feel pressured?” 52% of people surveyed said they turn to someone who will listen. Small groups are a safe, welcoming place for people who just need to be heard.*
Pressure Points by Chip Henderson Open your heart and life to the truth of God’s Word and deal positively with the pressure points in your life. Rather than allowing it to crush you, let the pressures of life push you deeper in your journey with Jesus. $ .95
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Chip Henderson is senior pastor at Pinelake Church in Brandon, Mississippi. His commitment to biblical, life-application teaching has sparked dynamic spiritual growth in the life of the church and beyond.
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Follow Me Bible Study
Author of the New York Times Best Seller R A D I C A L
by David Platt Scores of men, women, and children have been told that becoming a follower of Jesus simply involves believing certain truths or saying certain words. As a result, churches today are filled with people who believe they are Christians . . . but aren’t.
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Dr. David Platt is pastor at The Church at Brook Hills and the author of several books, including Radical, Radical Together, and Follow Me. David’s first love in ministry is disciple-making—the simple, biblical model of teaching God’s Word, mentoring others, and sharing faith. He has traveled extensively to teach the Bible alongside church leaders throughout the United States and around the world. Scan the QR code to watch David Platt discuss the importance of Follow Me for your entire congregation.
FOLLOW ME SIMULCAST August 14, 2013
Live from an undisclosed location in the Middle East Kick off a group study with this inspiring and FREE event. Learn more at lifeway.com/followmesimulcast Bible Study Insider Info • The small dots that make up the cross on the front cover of the book represent followers of Christ coming together around one message, the gospel of Christ. • The teaching video was shot on location in downtown Birmingham, Alabama, in an old building that used to be a sewing factory. • The podium and chair Pastor David uses in the video are the same he preaches from at The Church at Brook Hills. 8
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The Gospel Project Some people see the Bible as a collection of stories with morals for life application. But it is so much more than that. Sure, the Bible has some stories in it, but it is also full of poetry, history, codes of law and civilization, songs, prophecy, letters—even a love letter. When you tie it all together, something remarkable happens. A story is revealed. One story. The story of redemption through Jesus.
The God Who Speaks Learn how God reveals Himself both through His creation and through His Word in this study on the doctrine of revelation through the gospel grid. This 13-session study will help your group understand that God’s Word is true, trustworthy, and authoritative. gospelproject.com
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God’s Story, Part 1 Come to understand the Old Testament as more than just a catalog of heroic stories but as the history of God’s redemptive work in the world, which helps us understand our Godgiven mission in the world. gospelproject.com
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continued from page 5 9) Schedule full-on efforts to challenge everyone to be part of a group the two weekends before the launch. Have your senior pastor say, “If you want to get everything possible out of our weekend series, you need to be in a group that’s using the study that goes along with it.” Staff a table in the lobby with small group hosts who are looking for members. Plan on sending out a churchwide e-mail from the senior pastor that invites everyone to join a group. If you have an online finder, you can even include a link to the finder in your e-mail.
10) Make sure the next study is similar to the first study. If you recruit on the strength of “easy to use” and “just add water,” you’ll need to help your newest HOSTs pick a study that they have the skills to do. Choosing the right follow-up study and beginning to promote it publicly in about week three or four of your launching series make it even easier to sustain a high percentage of the groups you launch.
– Mark Howell is LifeWay’s Small Group Specialist and the Pastor of Discipleship Communities at Canyon Ridge Christian Church in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Churchwide campaign options are available for the following LifeWay studies: Bible Studies for Life p. 6 Follow Me p. 8
Fast Track Bible p. 11 The God Anthology* p. 11
Gospel According to Jonah* p. 11 Experiencing God p. 16 * Adult resources only
How to Launch a Churchwide Campaign Launch churchwide campaign
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The Gospel According to Jonah A New Kind of Obedience by J.D. Greear Equip yourself for sharing the gospel through this exploration of Jonah’s missteps, disobedience, idolatry, and mistaken “identity.” lifeway.com/jonah $49.95
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Exploring the Depths of God by Mark Batterson Dive into six critical aspects of God’s character and personhood through a powerful mix of personal study, media, and music. lifeway.com/godanthology
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Fast Track Genesis to Revelation by Chad Hovind Introduce God’s Word to family, friends, and others with this entertaining and easy-to-follow Bible study that summarizes Genesis to Revelation. Resources for adults, students, and kids available in July. lifeway.com/fasttrack .95 $
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Authentic Developing the Disciplines of a Sincere Faith by James MacDonald Learn to follow Jesus more authentically by practicing the spiritual disciplines He used to maintain a close relationship with His Father. Available in July. $ 99.95 lifeway.com/authentic $ .95
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The Gospel of Luke From the Outside In by David Morlan with D.A. Carson Rediscover the gospel, awaken to God’s Spirit at work in unlikely places, and come to understand who Jesus is, why He died, and what His resurrection means. $ 49.95 lifeway.com/gospelcoalition
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Glorious Ruin How Suffering Sets You Free by Tullian Tchividjian Discover the tremendously liberating and gloriously counterintuitive truth of a God who suffers with you and for you. Available in June. lifeway.com/gloriousruin $ .95
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Samson A Life Well Wasted by Chip Henderson See how missed opportunities, disobedience, character flaws, and poor choices can lead to a wasted life, while getting practical, biblical wisdom that leads to a life well lived. $ 49.95 threadsmedia.com $ .95
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This Changes Everything Lessons from James by Ben Stuart Examine the teachings of James, the half-brother of Jesus, and see how a total change in identity leads to a natural change in activity. $ 49.95 threadsmedia.com .95
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The Explicit Gospel Bible Study by Matt Chandler Shatter your preconceptions. Discover unexplored dimensions of God’s grace and the awesome implications of the gospel. $ 79.95 lifeway.com/explicitgospel
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I Am a Church Member Discovering the Attitude that Makes the Difference by Thom Rainer Find out what is expected of those who join a body of believers in this unapologetic declaration about church membership—a new book that began as a well-received post on Dr. Rainer’s blog. thomrainer.com $ 12.99 biblestudyinsider.com
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CO-AUTHOR OF EXPERIENCING GOD
Why would you recommend a small group use a curriculum-based Bible study over a book? Through the years, I have found that an interactive curriculum usually has a deeper and more profound impact on people than just reading and discussing a book. (Although I’ve been deeply impacted by books.) The interactive approach in curriculum can help a person understand, make decisions, and apply truths in smaller portions and at the learner’s own pace. Proverbs 16:3 says, “Commit your works to the LORD, and your thoughts will be established” (NKJV). Essentially the author of the curriculum becomes a mentor in a 1-to-1 relationship with the learner. Step by step during the week, learning and application takes place. Daily interaction with God and His Word takes place. Values get established and applied in daily life. Then the small group session is not just a focus on understanding content but a 14
lively sharing of insights and experiences that have produced life change tested over time. What would you say is one of the most important things a small group leader should know about the discipleship process? Discipleship is not just about teaching content or learning principles. Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone wants to come with me…” (Luke 9:23, HCSB, emphasis added). Discipleship takes place in relationship—certainly in relationship with Jesus and most effectively in relationship with other believers. Paul wrote, “I urge you, be imitators of me” (1 Cor. 4:16) and “Be imitators of me, as I also am of Christ” (1 Cor. 11:1). Paul’s life was transformed as he followed Christ. His lifestyle in relationships with other believers demonstrated for people what being a faithful follower of Christ looked like for real people in their
culture. Small group leaders who model growing in Christlikeness, holiness, purity, integrity, and love will make the gospel of Christ appealing to others (see Titus 2:10). Focus on loving people and meeting needs while filled with the Holy Spirit of Christ. Live and serve in such a way that if everybody followed Christ the way you do, God would be pleased; and He would receive glory. There are some brand new Experiencing God resources now available. Can you tell us a little bit more about those resources? In the 2007 revision of Experiencing God, Henry and Richard Blackaby wrote some new lessons about experiencing God as a couple and in the lives of your children. We’re living in a time when most marriages and families do not have a strong heritage of faithfulness, healthy relationships, and a biblical worldview. Far more commonly, people come from dysfunctional families with poor or no healthy spiritual models. The Blackaby family has a long spiritual heritage, and they have provided a wonderful model for marriages and families. Henry and Marilyn’s sons, Richard and Tom, have written Experiencing God at Home resources to provide a transparent and very practical look at how couples and families can learn and apply the truths (7 realities) of Experiencing God in daily family life. The adult member book helps parents (and grandparents) understand and apply biblical truths as they establish a strong spiritual heritage for their
families. After completing personal study in the member book, learners gather in a small group with other parents to encourage one another, pray for one another, and help one another understand and apply the truths in practical ways. Kid’s and student resources (for use during the adult small-group times and at home) provide age appropriate learning experiences that reinforce what the parents are teaching at home. Over the past 22 years since Experiencing God was first released, we’ve seen and heard powerful testimonies of lives, churches, and communities transformed by God’s activity. Experiencing God: A Documentary is an hour-long journey with Neil Hoppe as he captures for us a glimpse of what God has done and is doing to reveal His power and glory to a watching world. Meet Henry Blackaby and get some of the backstory of the Experiencing God course. Then travel with Neil to Denver, Angola prison, a Kentucky coal mining town, and Honduras to hear about just a few of God’s wonderful works in our world. The documentary comes in a home-viewing version and in a churchlicensed edition for large group viewing. Our prayer is that God will increase our faith to believe Him for even greater deeds in the days to come. Claude King is a discipleship specialist on the church education team at LifeWay. He co-authored several Bible studies, including Experiencing God and The Mind of Christ.
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The Bible Study by Tom and Richard Blackaby The Bible teaches that the Body of Christ is to strengthen and encourage each other to maturity. Parents especially need help in discipling their children, building a godly home, and growing spiritually grounded, God-oriented children. Using this study, mature church leaders and staff can link arms to help and encourage parents in their responsibility of Experiencing God at Home by involving a new generation with Experiencing God principles and making practical application opportunities. Kids resource is also available. lifeway.com/eg
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Experiencing God Knowing and Doing the Will of God by Henry Blackaby, Richard Blackaby, and Claude V. King Experiencing God is quite possibly the most powerful and influential Bible study ever created at LifeWay. Now revised and expanded, this classic study guides readers to experience a relationship with God through which they come to know and do His will by learning to recognize when He is speaking. It also helps them understand the importance of His timing. Many truly amazing testimonies are included in this revised version, but God has more work to do. Will you join Him? $179.95
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Experiencing God: A Documentary Join Neil Hoppe on a journey to discover what God is teaching him through the Experiencing God study. As Neil reflects on the study with authors Claude King and Henry Blackaby, you’ll see how it has influenced thousands over the years. This documentary is a moving look at what can happen when believers decide to meet God where He is already working and join Him in that work. Experience amazing true stories of life change, watching people’s journeys from darkness and hopelessness to seeing the light of Christ’s love and discovering His will for their lives as it unfolds. The DVD is just $19.95. The Church License Edition is $59.99. $ .99
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Neil interviews an inmate at Louisiana State Penitentiary who leads an Experiencing God study within the prison.
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Your Weakness. God’s Strength. The name Gideon usually brings to mind his 300 soldiers or the fleece he laid out under the evening sky. But Gideon’s story is so much bigger than that—this is a story about God and His people. His love for them, and His strength operating in spite of, even through, their weakness. From a state of fear and insecurity, Gideon emerged as Israel’s hero, filled with God’s presence and His passion for deliverance. This study will encourage you to recognize your weakness as the key that the Lord gives you to unlock the full experience of His strength in your life. $ .95
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THE CHAT with Priscilla Shirer A LifeWay Digital Event This monthly webshow covers a variety of topics for women such as singleness, sexuality, stress, and marriage, just to name a few. Interwoven into each episode is a message of faith and how to respond to these secular issues as a Christian woman. thechatwithpriscilla.com 18
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One in a Million Journey to Your Promised Land Join Priscilla Shirer in an exploration of the Israelites’ journey from Egypt to a land of deliverance. Discover that the road to your promised land may be bumpy, but it is worth every mile. $ .95
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Discerning the Voice of God How to Recognize When God Speaks Learn how to recognize God’s character, language, and tone of voice. Discern God’s voice from all the other voices in our world and in our heads. $ .95
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Jonah Navigating a Life Interrupted Discover how interruptions in life may be God’s invitation to do something beyond your wildest dreams. $ .95
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A communications major in college, Priscilla planned to be a TV news anchor—but God had other ideas. While interning at a Christian radio station in Houston, she began to receive invitations to do Bible studies at small women’s events. At only 18 she shared the simple truths of Scripture that she was studying during her quiet time, and she’s been in full-time ministry ever since.
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James Mercy Triumphs Get to know both the man and the Book of James in this eight-session, video-driven Bible study which includes a bonus interview and additional in-depth articles. $179.95
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September 14, 2013 with Beth Moore and worship by Travis Cottrell Get a front-row seat to one-of-a-kind Bible teaching and life-changing worship. Gather your girls and sign up for this live Internet streaming event that will refresh and recharge you spiritually. Starting at $20. lifeway.com/lplsimulcast 20
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Daniel Lives of Integrity, Words of Prophecy Join Beth in a faith-building study of prophecy and learn how to live with integrity in today’s self-absorbed society.
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A Woman’s Heart God’s Dwelling Place Explore the fascinating account of the building of the Old Testament tabernacle, its significance in God’s eternal plan, and its meaning for your walk with God today. $ .95
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David Seeking a Heart Like His Explore how David’s life proves that God will never give up on you in this updated edition of Beth’s best-selling study A Heart Like His. $
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Devotions from the Beth Moore Library, Volume 2 Enjoy your travel time in the car by listening to some of the most uplifting, memorable, Scripture-based messages from beloved author Beth Moore.
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Stronger Finding Hope in Fragile Places by Angela Thomas Face your real-life challenges in practical, meaningful, and actionable ways. Find hope in fragile places, such as overload, broken relationships, and more. Available in July. lifeway.com/angelathomas $ .95
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Wonderstruck Awaken to the Nearness of God by Margaret Feinberg Rediscover your sense of holy awe, develop a renewed passion for God, and learn to recognize His presence in the midst of your routine. lifeway.com/margaretfeinberg $79.95
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The 7 Experiment Staging Your Own Mutiny Against Excess by Jen Hatmaker Try this experiment to see if a deeply reduced life will lead you to discover a greatly increased God. $ 69.95 lifeway.com/jenhatmaker
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Nehemiah A Heart That Can Break by Kelly Minter Let God break your heart for a hurting, lost world and move you in compassion to be the hands and feet of Jesus. $ 69.95 lifeway.com/kellyminter
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Malachi A Love That Never Lets Go by Lisa Harper Know God’s mercy in a new way by understanding that God loves (and never leaves) His broken people, no matter how many times we mess up. lifeway.com/lisaharper $ .95
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Sleeping Giant is an intentional men’s strategy for moving men from merely “affiliated” to “activated” for the mission of your church. It includes four steps: Get In, Get Healthy, Get Strong, and Get Going. The first step in the spiritual pathway—Get In—is the catalytic funnel that (1) motivates men, (2) shares a vision, and (3) gets men into groups. The final stage is Get Going, in which healthy, strong, trained men are deployed to serve the church and carry out their mission in the world to aggressively share the gospel. The two middle steps are highlighted on the next page, with a few recommended resources for each stage. lifeway.com/kennyluck
Kenny Luck is the pastor of men at Saddleback Church and founder of Every Man Ministries, providing resources to fuel the church-to-church men’s movement worldwide.
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Get Strong Once a church has defined and met the felt needs of a man, the transformational capital earned by the church in that man’s life needs to be spent on leadership development and the call for that man to Get Strong. Throughout the Get Strong courses, men will feel themselves going to the next level of commitment personally, spiritually, and practically in ministry. Strong spiritual formation leads to strong spiritual expression of the Great Commandment and Great Commission.
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All Pro Dad Seven Essentials to Be a Hero to Your Kids by Mark Merrill with Tony Dungy
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Using the power of visual media, the best of storytelling, and small-group principles and practices, this resource helps men in the area where our culture most needs them: fatherhood. All fathers want to be their child’s hero. Sometimes they just don’t know how. As in football, a father must start with the basics of what he needs to know before he executes. This study explores seven fundamentals to help every father expand his capacity to love and, in turn, lead in his most important job— being a dad. .95 $
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Mark Merrill is president of Family First (including All Pro Dad and iMOM) and the host of the nationally syndicated daily radio program “Family Minute with Mark Merrill.”
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Sign up for the All Pro Dad Simulcast on August 31 featuring Tony Dungy, Lorenzo Neal, Tommy Bowden, Mark Merrill, and more. Go to lifeway.com/allprodad for details.
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The Real Win Pursuing God’s Plan for Authentic Success by Colt McCoy and Matt Carter Join Texas Longhorn football legend and the pastor of The Austin Stone Community Church as they explore the essence and purpose of biblical manhood with the men and family who have shaped them. Available in June.
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Facing the Giants Bible Study
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by Michael Catt, Stephen Kendrick, and Alex Kendrick, as developed with Nic Allen Driven by the characters, events, and circumstances in the movie Facing the Giants, and using group interaction, this study helps participants examine their lives as they try to trust God to do the impossible through them; navigate feelings of defeat; and be challenged to surrender to love God more than anything else. $ .99
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Flywheel Bible Study by Michael Catt, Stephen Kendrick, and Alex Kendrick, as developed with Nic Allen Driven by the characters, events, and circumstances in the movie Flywheel, and using movie themes and group interaction, this study will challenge your group members to evaluate their connection with Christ while strengthening and revitalizing their own stories along the way. $ .99
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