December 2011
Biblical Solutions for Biblical Literacy Engaging Scripture Bible Skills
Leading churches to love & live the BIBLE
Featuring: Devotionals, Bible Studies, and Leadership & Enrichment Events
Becoming more like Christ from birth to heaven
When you use LifeWay resources, you connect people to a lifelong plan. Every day churches are faced with more and more Bible study options from a growing list of publishers. It’s a difficult job to build a plan for a congregation’s spiritual growth. And simply changing plans to pursue “the latest and the greatest” can create spiritual imbalance. That’s why everything LifeWay produces follows LifeSpan, a lifelong plan for spiritual transformation that is steady, dependable, and long term. And you can be sure that the LifeWay resources you use are designed specifically to: 1) Help you effectively communicate biblical truth with each life-stage 2) Advance an intentional lifelong spiritual transformation strategy
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Leading Your Church to Love & Live the Bible by George Guthrie
BIBLICAL LITERAC Y
My office is snugged in an attic the Bible well. Given that fact, it is not space on the third floor of our home in surprising that only 37% of regular church Tennessee. Several years ago I noticed attenders say that personal Bible reading water stains on the ceiling above the westand study have made a difference in the end window, near the chimney running up way they live their lives. As a result of that side of the house. When it rained hard, the 2007 Reveal Survey at Willowcreek rivulets spread their moist fingers across Church, pastor Bill Hybels, reflecting the top of the window. Falling down to on the discipleship effectiveness of one the windowsill, the water of the most “successful” painted streaks down the churches in America, “I have been lower part of the wall and recently stated, “We made in church most of my life but distressed my pine wood a mistake. We should have had never been floor. So I had a crew come taught people how to taught HOW and investigate the problem, read their Bible between to read the and they confirmed that the services, how to do the Bible in all flashing around the chimney spiritual practices much its different sections had been poorly done. Water more aggressively on or what to was running down the inside their own.” consider and of the roof to the inside of Over the past few think about as my office. The crew patched months I have begun I read to get things up beautifully, with working with churches the most out Karen, of it.” shiny new copper flashing, all over the country in a Greeneville, Tennessee caulk, and shingles—only church strategy called to have a leak, lessened but Read the Bible for Life more irritating, recur during the next hard (www.readthebibleforlife.com), rain. Upon investigation, I found that in a joint venture by LifeWay and the addition to the gaps around the chimney, Ryan Center for Biblical Studies at there was a small but significant hole in Union University (www.uu.edu). I have the brick mortar just above the window. noticed three key, foundational principles Hard-driving rain was penetrating this driving those churches that are doing a hole. We had patched the chimney and great job in teaching their people to love missed a less-obvious hole. and live the Bible. When it comes to teaching our people (continued on page 4) to love and live God’s Word, we may have “patched the chimney” of sound preaching Section Guide and teaching in our churches, but, in what is perhaps the most troubling oversight in Biblical Literacy | 3–5 modern church life, we have “missed the Devotionals | 6–7 less-obvious hole” of training our people Adult resources | 8–19 to engage God’s Word personally and in a Women’s resources | 20–21 way that is life-changing. Only about 5% of Students | 22 American churches offer their members Kids | 23 any training in how to read and/or study Events | 24–32
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biblical literacy Four main tools and a four-step plan to help your church get serious about biblical literacy.
Leading Your Church to
Taken together, these four steps lay the foundation
If your people are going to be changed by the Word and adjust their lives to the principles of God’s Word, they are going to have to see those dynamics modeled in you. Effective church leaders read the Bible regularly, sharing openly and often about their own insights and application of the Word.
for a vibrant campaign in your church for addressing the troubling decline of biblical literacy, putting God’s Word at the center of your members’ lives and at the center of your church.
1. Read the book as a church. Everyone—from the smartphone-packing student to the seasoned businessperson, from the dedicated churchgoer to the casual reader— needs an accessible Bible appreciation tool to bring God’s Word back into their lives in a relevant, understandable way. Written by George W. Guthrie, this book’s warm, conversational style will capture the interest of even the most scanhappy blogger. Down-to-earth conversations with GROW in Body, Mind & Spirit Romans 12:2 leading Bible scholars, pastors, and other Christian leaders offer personal dialogue that’s easy to understand; impossible to forget. GROW
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The Read the Bible for Life Bible study teaches group members how to read the various types of biblical literature in a way that unlocks God’s intended meaning, enabling them to accurately interpret the Bible and appropriately apply its teachings to life. Includes tools and a process in the life of a church for ongoing, lifeGROW in Body, Mind & Spirit changing training that equips members Romans 12:2 to understand this grand story and how its various parts fit together. GROW in Body, Mind & Spirit
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1. Modeling, Not Just Mentioning.
2. Long-term Discipleship, Not Just Short-term Dabbling. Effective church leaders realize that addressing biblical illiteracy among their people is a long-term discipleship issue and that “quick-and-dirty” solutions will not address the problem adequately.
3. A Plan, Not Just a Pipe-dream. Wishful thinking,
or business as usual, will not work. Effective leaders have a solid plan for training their people to love and live the Bible.
Jason, Orlando, Florida
2. Engage as a church in small groups.
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“Do not get this book unless you are ready, along with your church family, to surrender to Jesus to allow His preserved Word and wise teachings reorient your everyday and transform the very rhythms of your life.”
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To begin training your people in biblical literacy, you need to ask yourself two key questions: What are we doing to teach people how to engage Scripture more effectively? What are we doing to help people grasp the Grand Story of Scripture? Both are vital. The Read the Bible for Life church strategy seeks to address the first question with the book Read the Bible for Life: Your Guide to Understanding & Living God’s Word (B&H, 2011) and the video group study entitled Read the Bible for Life. Listen. Understand. Respond (LifeWay, 2011). Each of these teaches the participant to read psalms or parables, stories of the Old Testament or letters of the New Testament in a way that is life-
biblical literacy 3. Get your members a “coach.”
“Things are going awesome. Both of our campuses are engaged in the initiative. We sold out two shipments of books!” Bruce, New Hampshire changing. Some churches use the book in a small-group context. Others use the video curriculum, either in small-group or in a whole-church experience.
• Coaching readers in how to read a daily assigned portion of Scripture • Laying out the biblical story in 3 acts and 17 scenes to familiarize readers with the framework of the Bible’s story • Providing daily commentary orientation for reading Scripture on a dayby-day basis GROW
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Plus, Reader’s Guide to the Bible familiarizes Bible students with the grand story of Scripture and pulls them deeper into the biblical story to realize that it really is their story and has implications for their lives today.
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4. Provide members with God’s story. Reading God’s Story is organized to make clear the step-by-step development of GROW in Body, Mind & Spirit the biblical story and includes helpful Romans 12:2 introductory articles on each “Act” and “Scene” in that story.
READ THE BIBLE FOR LIFE
NEW! READER’S GUIDE TO THE BIBLE Chronological Reading Plan
George H. Guthrie
A.W. Tozer has written, “It will require a determined heart and more than a little courage to wrench ourselves loose from the grip of our times and return to biblical ways.” May God give us the grace to “patch the leak” in our training and lead our people to love and live God’s Word in the years to come.
• Offering a daily Bible-reading plan that enables people to read through the Bible in one year
READER’S GUIDE TO THE BIBLE
Two other tools, Reading God’s Story: A Chronological Daily Bible (B&H, 2011) and Reader’s Guide to the Bible (LifeWay, 2011) walk a reader day-by-day through a chronological reading of the Bible, teaching how the parts of Scripture fit together in a wonderful story God is writing on the world. Many churches are reading through the Bible together, using these tools. To find out about various ways churches are using the tools in the Read the Bible for Life church strategy, go to www.readthebibleforlife.com
Reader’s Guide to the Bible instructs readers day by day on how to read the Scripture well and how to apply it to life by:
GEORGE H. GUTHRIE foreword by DAVID PLATT
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See how you can utilize Read the Bible for Life to help improve biblical literacy in your life, small groups, or church.
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devotionals There’s no better way to start the New Year than in God’s Word. LifeWay devotionals will provide a discipleship plan for your members to experience a vital “God and me” time every single day of 2012. Available for every age, LifeWay devotionals disciple your people, champion their spiritual growth, teach them to hear God speak through His Word, encourage them to make Bible-based decisions, and show them the importance of Scripture memorization. Imagine the impact on your church at the end of 2012 if every member was discipled like this every day, all year long.
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Encountering God at the Burning Bush
13-year cicada. As spring ended, summer was ushered in with a cacophony of droning, buzzing, flapping and fluttering. There was also an occasional thump on the forehead or a smack against the windshield as millions of these bumbling bugs emerged for a grand symphony 13 years in the making. My faithful friend and Journey lead editor, Pam Nixon, generously armed me with a yellow, guitar-shaped cicada swatter as I joined the ranks of the 2011 Cicada Swarm Swat Team equipped to combat the creatures that had invaded Music City. In preparation for their arrival, I had researched these insects—called “magicicadas” in scientific circles—on the Internet and discovered that they do benefit our ecosystem. In addition to the rare, nutritious feast these magicicadas offer to birds, fish, and various mammals and amphibians, the female cicadas provide a natural pruning for large trees by laying their eggs in the weaker branches, causing them to wither and die, thereby encouraging the trees to produce more seeds the following year. Surprisingly, I actually gained some respect for these bizarre creatures as I learned more about them. I even thanked the Lord for providing cicadas to fulfill a purpose in His creation. As Thanksgiving approaches, I am particularly mindful of my blessings, and while, admittedly, I am grateful that the next mass brood of cicadas will not emerge again in the Nashville area for 13 years, I am especially thankful for our Heavenly Father and His intricate provision for us, His dearly loved children, who are worth more to Him than many sparrows—or cicadas.
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¡Cuán innumerables son tus obras, oh Jehová! Hiciste todas ellas con sabiduría; La tierra está llena de tus beneficios. Salmos 104.24
This Spanish-language devotional will help Hispanic Christians in their daily quiet times. Contemporary commentary and illustrations in each daily reading will encourage readers and assure them that God is in control.
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Gospel Revolution:
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by J.D. Greear On a journey to greater understanding of the gospel, Pastor J.D. Greear ran through all the religious activities typically associated with a disciple’s life: giving, adopting, missionality, preaching, and witnessing. Though disciplined and intentional in all aspects, only when J.D. “discovered” the gospel of Jesus Christ did everything change. That’s why the objective of Gospel Revolution is to help group members abide in Jesus. They will find that when they do, passion, self-control, kindness, patience, and radical generosity are the natural results. Marriages will change. Participants will become more self-disciplined. They will be less selfish. Not by concentrating on these things, but as a result of being captivated by the love of Christ. (8 sessions) Member Book 005467769 $11.95 DVD Leader Kit 005467771 $79.95
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by Ed Stetzer Throughout all time, God has been establishing His kingdom on earth. The kingdom of God is advancing even now, and yet much confusion remains regarding it. This Bible study, taken from the parables of Jesus regarding the kingdom, will help churches and individuals understand kingdom dynamics and how they can be involved in furthering God’s kingdom in the world. It leads individuals and churches to understand the nature of the kingdom of God and how it leads the church to be a counter culture. (6 sessions) Member Book DVD Leader Kit
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by Tony Evans Spiritual warfare is defined as “the cosmic conflict waged in the invisible, spiritual realm which is simultaneously fleshed out in the context of the visible, physical realm.” Pastor Tony Evans pragmatically teaches Ephesians 6:10-18, providing application so that believers can implement the truths of God’s Word in the very real battle at hand. This study defines strongholds and arms believers with a plan to put on the full armor of God and do battle with evil forces. (8 sessions) Member Book DVD Leader Kit
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adults Seek Social Justice: Transforming Lives in Need This study explores the underlying causes of, and the most effective solutions to, the ills that tarnish human dignity and hinder flourishing. The problems are complicated—why do devastation and disadvantage spring up in the midst of a society marked by such abundance? The solutions are challenging—what hopes can we have for ex-prisoners when the odds predict that soon they’ll be back behind bars? That’s why it’s so important to get to the root of the problem in order to develop a wise and effective response. That’s what it means to truly seek social GROW justice. (6 sessions) in Body, Mind & Spirit
Transformational Church DVD Discussion Guide by Ed Stetzer & Thom S. Rainer This guide complements the Transformational Church trade book. Leadership teams can use it to stimulate discussion about Transformational Church research and principles, and how to apply those findings to their individual church settings. It is a great resource for pastors, ministerial staff, church leaders, deacons, and elders. (6 sessions) Also available in Spanish.
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by Philip Nation with Ed Stetzer Based on 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, this study places participants in touch with the heart of God—the compassion, mercy, and love that drove Him to sacrifice His Son for their salvation. Believers will learn what it means to be ambassadors for Christ. By gaining a missional perspective on life, participants can make a difference for the glory of God. (7 sessions)
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Building Antioch:
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This small-group study explores the facets of God’s presence in our lives. Using Exodus 32-34 as a scriptural context, Greear takes illustrations from Moses’ interaction with the Lord and drives home the realities of God’s presence, absence, and power. God reveals to Moses all the ways He is going to bless Israel. But it is God’s presence that Moses most desires. During the course of this study, small groups will have the opportunity to examine the yearning of their own hearts and determine if what they long for is God’s blessing or His presence. (6 sessions) Study Guide DVD Leader Kit
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Words mean things. God’s words mean everything. The themes and phrases of Christian life matter because they have meaning. Mind-blowing meaning. Life-altering meaning that can transform an average day into a true experience of faith, repentance, victory, or recovery. This Bible study is a deep dive into biblical language, down to the roots, then back up through their many expressions until those words begin to break out in understanding. After all, they’re more than words. They’re the native tongue of new life in Christ. (10 to 13 sessions)
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A revolutionary man. A radical faith. in Body, Mind & Spirit Romans 12:2
Who We Really Are (Romans 1-7) 001197644 $7.99 (13 sessions)
Being a Part of God’s Plan (Romans 8-16) 001197645 $7.99 (13 sessions)
Running the Race CONNECT with an(Philippians) Open Heart $6.99 (7 sessions) Mark001197654 12:29-31 Passing the Torch (1 & 2 Timothy) 001197655 $7.99 (13 sessions)
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If anyone exhibits the classic turnaround story, it’s Paul. Few if any people in biblical history portray the total 180 of walking headlong in opposition to Christ, then spinning around on God’s supernatural sovereignty to walk more boldly and passionately for Christ than any other. Against the sharp teeth of hatred and dungeon-dragging heartache, Paul kept pouring himself out, never wavering, never looking back, never losing his love for the people God had called him to reach and disciple.
Building Biblical Community:
Celebrate. Learn. Love. Serve. with an Open Heart Mark 12:29-31
by Bill Donahue & Steve Gladen This group experience is designed to help members understand what it means to belong in a small group, know how to live in community and do life together, discover mission, and learn the importance of “story” in group life. (4 sessions)
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What are the most important issues facing men today, and what do they really need to know to be victors in the game of life? Joe Gibbs, legendary coach of the Washington Redskins and owner of Joe Gibbs Racing, and some of his closest friends answer those questions. Through solid biblical teaching and discussion, this study will help men discover the key principles vital to living a victorious life based on the ultimate playbook—the Bible. Applicable to every man, regardless of age or background. DVD Leader Kit includes a Game Plan for Life paperback book, one DVD containing teaching sessions with such notable personalities as Tony Evans, Randy Alcorn, Don Meredith, Os Guinness, and Walt Larimore, and one CD–ROM with leader guide, administrative guide, and promotional items. (6 sessions)
Member Book DVD Leader Kit
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Simple Life Action Plan
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by Thom S. Rainer and Art Rainer
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Leads participants to establish priorities and make choices based on their priorities in life. Individuals create mission statements based on principles of clarity, movement, alignment, and focus. Four areas of life are considered: time, relationships, money, and God. Includes video presentations and Member Book for a smallgroup experience. (6 sessions)
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by Thomas D. Lea and Tom Hudson A study that provides a framework for understanding and the New Testament and teaches biblical background in Body, Mind & Spirit material. Also available in Spanish. (13 sessions) Romans 12:2 interpreting GROW
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Member Book Leader Guide, Revised GROW
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Step by Step Through the Old Testament
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by Waylon Bailey and Tom Hudson
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Life’s Questions in Body, Mind & Spirit Romans 12:2
by David S. Dockery GROW
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Soul Shaping: Disciplines That Conform You to the Image of Christ GROW
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by Jim L. Wilson This study encourages believers to experiment with the multiple spiritual disciplines and to develop an appreciation for and balance of each. Includes learning activities and leader guide material. (6 sessions)
Member Book
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Life in the Spirit
Romans 12:2
by Robertson McQuilkin Your church will appreciate this practical, Scripture-based course on the Holy Spirit that encourages Christians to better grasp the power and companionship available to every believer through His presence. In simple, forthright sections, McQuilkin presents his compelling thesis: to live daily in such close connection with the Father is to live more passionately and with a greater sense of purpose. Involves both personal and group study. (12 sessions) 005178626
This January Bible Study based on the Book of Ecclesiastes will raise the most challenging questions that we face in life in a very realistic way; remind us what life is NEW! really like when we choose the pattern of this world rather than what God has to give; help us develop an everyday theology, showing us how to shape a Christian worldview in light of the challenges of secularism, and serve as a guide for us as we seek to learn how to engage culture in an effective way; and enable us to see afresh our need for the gospel of Jesus Christ. (7 sessions)
Learner Guide Leader Guide with CD-ROM
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The question for readers of Ecclesiastes is: “Can meaning in life come from outside of a God-centered universe?” Ecclesiastes may well be the most contemporary book in the Bible, speaking to the very people who are most likely to build their lives on success, wealth, power, and intellectual reputation. Repeatedly, the book points out the futility of such a way of life, urging instead that readers face their need for God.
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• 16% of churchgoers read the Bible every day • 32% read the Bible at least once a week • 37% say that studying the Bible has made a significant impact on their lives Believers simply can’t be considered literate without knowing Bible basics. And without that knowledge, they certainly can’t be considered growing disciples of Christ. Isn’t it time your church did something about it?
Growing Disciples Series—self-paced, interactive Bible studies—presents
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an overview of six spiritual disciplines that lead new and growing believers to understand and pursue a faithful and fruitful life in Christ, rooted in the knowledge and application of Scripture.
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The Call to Follow Christ
in Body, Mind & Spirit Romans 12:2
by Claude King The first study in the Growing Disciples Series, it is a foundational discipleship resource that will guide new and growing believers to understand and begin implementing six disciplines into their daily lives. One week is devoted to each of the six disciplines to ground new believers in habits that will last a lifetime. It is great for small-group settings in homes, churches, or GROW community centers. Leader guide included. in Body, Mind & Spirit Romans 12:2 (6 sessions) Also available in Spanish.
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Abide in Christ
in Body, Mind & Spirit Romans 12:2
by Andrew Murray and Bo Stevens Based on Andrew Murray’s The True Vine, delivered in a contemporary, interactive format, this study is designed for new and growing believers to learn the secrets of victorious living and to develop a lifestyle that bears lasting spiritual fruit. Leader guide included. (6 sessions) Also available in Spanish.
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Believers will learn to treasure the Word, accept its authority, be transformed by it, study it, live it, and spread it. Ideal for believers who want to increase their understanding of God’s Word and their ability to learn from it, as well as those who need to seek God’s guidance for living out their relationship with Him. Leader guide included. (6 sessions) Member Book
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with an Open Heart Mark 12:29-31
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with an Open Heart
by T.W. Hunt and Claude King Mark 12:29-31
This is the revised edition of In God’s Presence. It helps new and growing believers develop intimate communion with God in prayer. Participants learn to hear from God in prayer; respond to God through CONNECT with an Open Heart praise, worship, and thanksgiving; and join God’s work Markconfession, 12:29-31 through petition and intercession. Leader guide included. (6 sessions) Member Book GrowinG Disciples series
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Fellowship with Believers
with an Open Heart
by Mel Blackaby and Bo Stevens Mark 12:29-31
This study guides new believers in understanding the nature of the church as a whole and how it functions as the body of Christ. They will learn to develop healthy relationships, spend time with other believers, help one another grow strong in the Lord, and serve together to accomplish His kingdom purposes in the world. Leader guide included. (6 sessions) Member Book GrowinG Disciples series
005085766 $9.95
Witness to the World by W. Oscar Thompson with Carolyn Thompson Ritzmann Based on the classic book Concentric Circles of Concern by the same authors, this study focuses on lifestyle evangelism by asking participants to identify their current relationships, non-Christians in their sphere of influence, and ways to meet people’s needs in love. Disciples are challenged to recognize their ever-growing concentric circle and to share their faith with family, friends, neighbors, acquaintances, and even strangers. Leader guide included. (6 sessions) Member Book
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Minister to Others by Richard Leach and David Wheeler
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This study helps new and growing believers and churches respond to Christ’s call to a life of service. Reveals how God builds up the body of Christ and then draws others to faith in His Son through ministry evangelism. Takes believers on a journey of developing a servant lifestyle. Leader guide included. (6 sessions)
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This series is an in-depth, book-by-book Bible study. Each issue takes groups on an exploration of a specific Bible book (or set of books). The 13-week format allows the time to dig into the depths and apply the truths of each book, while keeping the group on pace to study through the entire Bible in eight years. If you want your groups to experience the full counsel of God’s Word in their lives, Explore the Bible offers the plan to help you get there. (Available in three other languages and for the Deaf or hearing-impaired.) This study offers the usual resources such as a Leader Guide, Learner Guide, and Leader Pack. But several helps are also available for deeper study and lesson preparation, including: Commentary; the newly redesigned Discovery guide for a discussion-driven, critical-thinking approach; and QuickSource, a tool for quick teacher preparation that’s perfect for new teachers or substitutes.
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Visit www.lifeway.com/explorethebible for more information on these resources. Leader Guide (order 1 per teacher or substitute) 005075122 $5.50 per copy, per quarter Leader Pack (order 1 per class) 005075132 $19.95 per quarter QuickSource—Perfect for quick lesson prep or substitutes. (order 1 per teacher or substitute) 005075279 $5.50 per copy, per quarter Learner Guide (order 1 per member and guest) 005075121 $1.95 per copy, per quarter Learner Guide, Large Print (order 1 per member and guest) 005075118 $2.10 per copy, per quarter Discovery Study Guide—For a discussion driven, critical thinking approach to each lesson. (order 1 per teacher, member, guest) GROW in Body, Mind & Spirit 005075069 $3.60 per copy, Romans 12:2per quarter
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Biblical Illustrator*
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THE ROMAN DEATH PENALTY Jesus and the Samaritans Wearing Purple
This quarterly resource will add historical and cultural context to your study. Each issue features vivid portraits of Bible lands, people, and customs, along with maps, archaeological finds, and GROW in Body, Mind & Spirit breathtaking color photos. It is great for use with Explore the Romans 12:2 Bible or Bible Studies for Life for both leaders and learners. 005075109 $5.50 per copy, per quarter GROW
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Bible Studies for Life is a life-stage-focused family of resources that addresses key issues in the lives of adults and students. The Bible Studies for Life family consists of seven curriculum lines developed GROW GROW for various life and/or generational in Body, Mind & Spirit in Body, Mind & Spirit stages plus two others designed for deeper study. All of these resources focus onRomansthe Romans 12:2 12:2 same Bible passage for each week. Also available in Spanish.
LifeMatters* for young adults GROW
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This generation of young adults needs Bible study to feel comfortable, real, relevant, and connected. LifeMatters has emerged to be just that—no more pat answers and no more questions that make young adults think, so what? With fresh content and a conversational tone, LifeMatters encourages young adults to have open dialogue and relate Scripture to their everyday lives. Check out the LifeMatters blogGROW at www.threadsmedia.com/lifematters in Body, Mind & Spirit
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Life Truths* for parents GROW
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Life Truths is a compelling Bible study designed to help you meet the needs of families in your church and community. It’s the only Bible study of its kind designed specifically to fit into the busy lives of today’s parents and lead them on a personal journeyGROW of spiritual growth. LEADER GUIDE SPRING 2012
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Learner Guide 005075000 $2.10 per copy, per quarter Romans 12:2 Leader Guide 005075001 $5.50 per copy, per quarter Leader Pack 005074982 $19.95 per quarter
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BIBLE STUDIES FOR LIFE
Romans 12:2
Featuring a design that appeals to older adults, this Bible study challenges a generation already full of life’s experiences to discover new ones in their service to the Lord. It contains articles on issues relevant to senior adults, as well as in-class and personal Bible study application. GROW LEADER PACK SPRING 2012
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Learner Guide 005075046 $2.10 per copy, per quarter Romans 12:2 Leader Guide 005075045 $5.50 per copy, per quarter Leader Pack 005075044 $19.95 per quarter
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Life Lessons* for adults of all ages and all life stages GROW
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Life Lessons helps adults discover and understand God’s Word for themselves. It features easy-toThe Heart read Scripture passages from the of Worship HCSB,® clear-cut explanations of the Scripture passage, and probing questions that help adults apply the truth of God’s Word to their daily lives.GROW Foundations of Our Faith A Lasting Legacy
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Learner Guide 005074969 $1.95 per copy, per quarter Romans 12:2 Leader Guide 005074970 $5.50 per copy, per quarter Leader Pack 005074978 $19.95 per quarter
Life Words KJV* for adults of all ages and all life stages GROW
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Life Values* for boomers and empty-nest adults GROW
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This resource equips adults in the baby boomer generation to put into practice practical values developed from the Bible. This resource is intentionally biblically deep; offering ways learners can discover the truth for themselves so there is a higher chance for transformation.
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As the name implies, this resource uses the King James translation The Heart of Worship A Lasting Legacy for all Bible passages. It can be used by churches of any size and adults of any age, focusing on growth in biblical knowledge and understanding, the development of godly values, and living a life of Christlike excellence. Foundations of Our Faith
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Life Connections—
Connect with God. Connect with people. Connect with life. in Body, Mind & Spirit Romans 12:2
God does not intend for us to live our lives as a random collection of individuals with similar interests who cross paths every now and then. That’s why Life Connections was created—to help build community. Developed for a masterteacher/small-group hybrid approach, the series includes 21 Bible studies covering a wide variety of topics, including Bible book studies, Foundations/Discipleship studies, and Topical/Life studies.
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LifeWay In-Depth Bible Study Series
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This series is designed for Bible study groups that want to go through a book of the Bible verse by verse with no designated date to finish the study. Excellent use with the masterteacher approach.
Genesis Reloaded: Uncovering the Story of Redemption Member Book Leader Guide
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1 & 2 Samuel: Heart of a Renegade King Member Book Leader Guide
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A with aninOpen Heart Body,FRESH Mind & SpiritSTART “Repent and turn back, so that ... SEASONS OF REFRESHING may come from the presence of the Lord.” Acts 3:19
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What do we do when God interrupts our lives? many times, like Jonah, we run! this 7- session, DVD-driven Bible study teaches that what might seem like an interruption is actually a divine invitation to do something bigger than we could ever imagine. lifeway.com/women | 800.458.2772 | lifeway christian stores
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TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS God has a lot to say about how we handle our business.
SPIRITUAL CHECKUP
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Are you willing to obey the Doctor’s orders and live your best life?
Holiness is not just a churchy word. The way we live matters.
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Colossians: Navigating Successfully Through Cultural Chaos Member Book Leader Guide
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Acts: Model for Today’s Church Member Book Leader Guide
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Hosea–Malachi: 12 Timeless Voices
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This flexible quarterly resource—with a magazine look-and-feel—offers biblically based, culturally relevant lessons to help your members connect, grow, serve, and ultimately be engaged in impacting the world for God. YOU is unprecedented, because it was intentionally developed for urban/ multicultural churches. 005030553 $3.50 per copy, per quarter Order one per adult, teacher, and substitute, plus extras for visitors and outreach.
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Mentor: How Along-the-Way Discipleship will Change Your Life
by Chuck Lawless with an Open Heart Mark 12:29-31
A common misunderstanding in the first-century world was that “the disciple walks in the dust of the master.” That phrase best summarizes what this study for young adults seeks to show: 1. Discipleship is non-negotiable in Scriptures 2. The Bible offers numerous examples of “masters” in whose dust their students walked (12 disciples) 3. The best way to learn to walk with God is to walk in the dust of a master who himself walks with God
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Seven Daily Sins: How the Gospel Redeems Our Deepest Desires NEW!
Relate: Knowing, loving, and forgiving the people in your life
by Jared C. Wilson
by Brent Hutchinson and Julie Hunt
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The so-called “seven deadly sins”— lust, greed, envy, sloth, pride, gluttony, wrath—are not merely things we “do” with our behavior, but as Jesus reveals, conditions of our heart. Even if we don’t act on them, we carry these desires around with us every day. How does the gospel address the needs at the root of these sins and empower us to break patterns of bondage to them? The Seven Daily Sins reveals from Scripture how Christians can stop managing their sin and start experiencing freedom in Christ. As Tim Keller tells us, “We are more wicked than we dared believe.” But also: “We are more loved than we dared hope.” There is good news for Christians struggling with these appetites—for that’s what they are, deep down—and it comes by and from the redemptive power of the gospel of Jesus. This study takes a gospel transformation, rather than behavioral modification, approach to our sin. (7 sessions) range to bottom edge
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We’re wired for relationships, but that doesn’t mean we always understand them. Relate takes a practical, biblical approach to different types of relationships, including parents, siblings, friends, dating, marriage, and coworkers, and their various areas: understanding them, developing them, strengthening them, and restoring them. Written by professional relationship experts, Relate is an invaluable small-group experience that helps put people in perspective. It helps college students and young adults understand what God expects of them in relationships and it analyzes relationships through the lens of Scripture. (4 sessions) Member Book
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James: Mercy Triumphs
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James, Jesus’ own brother, started out as a skeptic. See how one glimpse of the resurrected Savior turned an unbeliever into a disciple with Beth Moore’s study James: Mercy Triumphs. Once you get to know both the man and the Book of James, you’ll never be the same again. Bible scholars compare James to the prophet Amos. In other ways, James more closely resembles the Book of Proverbs than any New Testament book. James is a book with many topics—joy, hardship, faith, reversal of fortunes for rich and poor, wisdom, gifts from above, single-mindedness, the dangers of the tongue, humility, and prayer—all of which are covered in this study. (8 sessions with optional 9 session study; 7 weeks of print study) Member Book Leader Guide DVD Leader Kit
005459784 $14.95 005459785 $6.95 005371580 $199.95
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005459786 $39.95
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by Beth Moore Explore the depths of God’s love with this updated edition of A Heart Like His: Seeking the Heart of God Through a Study of David. In this study of the “man after God’s own heart,” David will make you laugh and cry. He will delight and disappoint you. You’ll want to be just like him at times and nothing like him at others. David’s life clearly demonstrates that God is always able to reach us, correct us, and reclaim our worship. If you’ve ever experienced doubts, temptations, losses, or personal inconsistencies, this study is for you. (11 sessions) Member Book Leader Guide GROW DVD Leader Kit in Body, Mind & Spirit
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Daniel: Lives of Integrity, Words of Prophecy
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Knowing God, J.I. Packer The Prayer of Jesus, Ken Hemphill
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David: Seeking a Heart Like His, Updated Edition
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The prophet Daniel faced unbelievable pressures—to compromise his faith, to live in a hostile culture, and to confront temptations and threats. Today, believers face many of the same trials. This study examines how believers can develop integrity in our modern-day Babylon, and then explores prophecies from the time of Daniel through the second coming of Christ. (10 sessions) Also available in Spanish at www.lifeway.com/espanol Member Book 001299013 $14.95 Leader Guide 001299007 $6.95 DVD Leader Kit 001299009 $199.95
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Jonah: Navigating a Life Interrupted
by Priscilla Shirer in Body, Mind & Spirit Romans 12:2
What do we do when God interrupts our lives? Many times, like Jonah, we run! Priscilla redefines interruption as God’s invitation to do something greater than we could ever imagine. When Jonah was willing to allow God to interrupt his life, the result was revival in an entire city. (7 sessions) Also available in Spanish at www.lifeway.com/espanol Member Book DVD Leader Kit
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Duty or Delight: Knowing Where You Stand with God
in Body, Mind & Spirit Romans 12:2
by Tammie Head God’s not looking for rule followers—He’s looking for relationships. Join new author Tammie Head through this journey to free yourself from spiritual insecurities and ignite your faith the way you’ve been wishing you could. There is more to Christ than keeping all the boxes checked. Visit www.lifeway.com/tammiehead for free bonus videos. Foreword by Beth Moore. (7 sessions) GROW
in Body, Mind & Spirit Romans 12:2
GROW
Member Book
(With leader helps)
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Brave: Honest Questions Women Ask
$12.95
Connect
in Body, Mind & Spirit Romans 12:2
by Angela Thomas
Grow
Why can’t I get it together? Am I as invisible as I feel? What am I so afraid of? This Bible study looks boldly at some of the deep fears and struggles that come along with being a woman and proves that we can be brave in the face of those challenges. We’ve all got insecurities, flaws, and struggles that we’re afraid to address. But if we can be brave enough to raise the questions, God will answer us. (7 sessions)
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Member Book Leader Kit
Go See page 2 for details.
005342722 $11.95 005342721 $149.95
(Contains DVDs, and Member Book with leader helps)
women To order, visit www.lifeway.com, call 1.800.458.2772, or visit the LifeWay Christian Store serving you. For Spanish resources, call 1.800.257.7744 or visit www.lifeway.com/espanol
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students MOVE: The Faith Journey (Grades 7–12) W I T H DV D
MOVE the FAith Journey
K Y LE C R AVEN S
Know Own Known
by Kyle Cravens Move into the Old Testament Book of Exodus and learn from the faith journey of Moses. Discover how faith requires trust, perseverance, courage, obedience, and action. Learn how we must be open to God’s moving and be willing to take a risk. Along the way you may even have your own “burning bush” or “Red Sea” experience. This study promotes meaningful small group interaction but is also designed for in-depth individual Bible study. (5 sessions) Topics: 5 studies about the life of Moses Features: • 48 page Student Book • 5 small group sessions with individual study time for DiscipleNow Weekend Retreat experience • 64 page Leader Guide for home g roup leaders • Sessions begin with reflective, individual study that transitions into group study • Includes “Adventure Now” DVD, an original movie split into 5 parts to supplement sessions Student Book Leader Guide
See page 2 for details.
005389868 $6.95 005389867 $12.95
Life FOCUS (Grades 7–12)* Life FOCUS is an essential Bible study resource for leaders, created to guide students to experience spiritual transformation. It offers a systematic, ongoing Bible study plan in which the three elements of the student development strategy are addressed four times a year. But it’s not just Bible study. This resource looks at culture and our lives through the lens of God’s Word. And every element was created to help the leader build relationships with students— helping leaders and students live life together. Leader Pack Leader Guide Student Book HCSB® Student Book KJV
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$19.95 per quarter $5.50 per copy, per quarter $2.10 per copy, per quarter $2.10 per copy, per quarter
God’s Greatest Gift
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Cultural Confusion Christ the Center
11-12 winter
Get Life FOCUS online at www.lifewaylessons.com Check out www.lifeway.com/student for Student EXTRA! and the Life FOCUS podcast. www.facebook.com/lifefocus www.twitter.com/lifefocus
by Pam Gibbs
NEW!
a bible study for teen girls
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faith under pressure
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James: Faith Under Pressure by Pam Gibbs Trials. Temptation. Favoritism. Peace. Authenticity. For girls, their faith collides with everyday life, and they often wonder how to remain a faithful follower of Jesus in the midst of the pressure they face regularly. This eight-week study helps teen girls learn that they can survive—even thrive—when faith meets real life. This study is not only designed to create meaningful small group interaction but also for in-depth individual Bible study. (8 sessions) 005387851 $12.95
www.lifeway.com/jamesfaithunderpressure
kids
FLYTE: faith. life. together.* If you ask them, preteens will tell you they’re not “in between” anything. They do not need a “sophisticized” children’s curriculum, nor do they need a simplified teen curriculum. FLYTE is a curriculum that’s all theirs, one that speaks to what they are dealing with right now—not what’s past or in their future. Preteen experts—namely preteens themselves—weighed in on the energy, movement, and excitement of FLYTE during its development so that key biblical concepts are not only grasped, but applied to issues like eating disorders, puberty, sex, bullying, emotions, family relationships, and more. (13 sessions)
VOLUME 1
Each volume of FLYTE gives you: • Fresh video content • Sound Bible study • Life application • Bumper videos and other video supplements • Weekly parent letters
VOLUME 2
UNIT 1
CHURCH UNIT 2
PURITY UNIT 3
FRIENDSH IP VOLUME 3. LEARNER MAGAZINE
NEW! NEW! NEW! NEW!
Learner Magazine, Volume 1 005399882 $4.95 per copy, per quarter Leader Guide, Volume 1 005399874 $9.95 per copy, per quarter Leader Kit, Volume 1 005397450 $89.95 per quarter Learner Magazine, Volume 2 005399883 $4.95 per copy, per quarter Leader Guide, Volume 2 005399875 $9.95 per copy, per quarter Leader Kit, Volume 2 005397451 $89.95 per quarter Learner Magazine, Volume 3 005399893 $4.95 per copy, per quarter Leader Guide, Volume 3 005399876 $9.95 per copy, per quarter Leader Kit, Volume 3 005397452 $89.95 per quarter
VOLUME 1 Unit 1: Heaven Unit 2: Change Unit 3: Family Bonus: Abuse and Addictions
VOLUME 2 Unit 1: God’s Plan Unit 2: Emotions Unit 3: Respect Bonus: Jesus’ Birth—Part of God’s Plan
Volume 3 Unit 1: Church Unit 2: Purity Unit 3: Friendship Bonus: Easter—A Pure Life, Jesus
www.lifeway.com/flyte
Bible Skills, Drills, & Thrills—Red Cycle (Grades 1–6) Build strong Bible skills in the lives of children and their families! Bible Skills, Drills, and Thrills—Red Cycle offers a unique mix of activities to help kids build strong Bible skills, strong life application, and a strong foundation for Children’s Bible Drill. Plus, it’s easy to use with all Bible translations, and it’s adaptable. Use it for any small group discipleship time slot. (36 meetings) and books of the New Testament Song, and a new Plan of Salvation Song. Plus, the CD has four computer games teaching the books of the Bible, the Bible verses, and Key Passages.
Games, activities, stories, puzzles, drama, music, crafts, service projects—all combine to make Bible Skills, Drills, & Thrills a fun way to teach children Bible skills. Using all these methods and more will allow leaders to help children learn the books of the Bible and how to find them, the divisions of the Bible, 10 Key Passages, and at least 8 Bible verses from Children’s Bible Drill.
Each meeting allows leaders and children many choices. Step-by-step suggestions for Bible skills, recreation, crafts, and service activities are provided along with a Group Skills time and introductory Bible Skills Center activities. Leaders may choose 1 hour, 11⁄2 hour, or 2 hour formats. All activities relate to helping improve children’s Bible skills. Included in this Leader Guide are two CDs. CD1 is a copy of the music and games CD ROM which includes 6 Bible-verse songs (in three translations), a Books of the Old Testament
Leader Guide—Red Cycle Order one for each leader. Grades 1–3, Red Cycle 001274859 $49.95 Grades 4–6, Red Cycle 001274860 $49.95 Leader Pack—Red Cycle Order one for each class. Grades 1–3, Red Cycle 001274861 $24.95 Grades 4–6, Red Cycle 001274862 $24.95 Activity Book—Red Cycle Order one for each child. Grades 1–3, Red Cycle 001274857 $5.95 Grades 4–6, Red Cycle 001274858 $5.95
Verse Cards—Red Cycle (pkg. of 10) HCSB®, Red Cycle 001274865 KJV, Red Cycle 001274866 NIV, Red Cycle 001274867
CD2 is a CD-ROM providing 60 leader helps such as cards, posters, letters, and a Skill Check List. Other resources for Bible Skills, Drills, & Thrills include Bible Skills, Drills, & Thrills Leader Pack Grades 1-3 Red Cycle 001274861
Bible Skills, Drills, & Thrills Activity Book Grades 1-3 Red Cycle 001274857
Bible Skills, Drills, & Thrills CD-ROM Grades 1-3 Red Cycle (Pkg 5) a music and computer games CD 001274863
One Leader Guide and Leader Pack are needed for each group. Each child will need an Activity Book. One set of music and game CD-ROMs is needed for each 5 children. Also available are resources for Bible Skills, Drills, & Thrills for Grades 4–6.
© Copyright 2005 LifeWay Press®. Reprinted 2008. Item 001274859. Printed in the United States of America.
$2.95 $2.95 $2.95
Music and Games CD-ROM—Red Cycle Grades 1–3, Red Cycle 001274863 $24.95 (pkg. of 5) Grades 4–6, Red Cycle 001274864 $24.95 ( pkg. of 5)
kids *To order, consult LifeWay’s current Resources Order Form, visit www.lifeway.com, or call 1.800.458.2772. For Spanish resources call 1.800.257.7744 or visit www.lifeway.com/espanol
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events Women
with Lisa Harper, Kelly Minter, Angela Thomas, Jennifer Rothschild, Mandisa, & more
Brand new from LifeWay Women, experience Abundance with some of your favorite LifeWay Bible teachers as they speak out of the overflow of their journey with God. Abundance features dynamic Bible teaching, amazing worship leaders and special guests. Based on John 10:10b, this new event will leave you wanting to give more of yourself and give abundantly! Come with your friends, spend the weekend focusing on how much God loves you. You are sure to leave feeling abundantly blessed and ready to reach out to others in need. Do it for YOU! Do it for THEM.
March 23–24 • Houston, Texas April 27–28 • Eden Prairie, Minnesota July 20–21 • Norcross, Georgia November 30–December 1 Greenville, South Carolina www.lifeway.com/abundance
Speakers vary per event location.
Going Beyond 2012
Because God wants to meet you where you are with Priscilla Shirer worship by Anthony Evans.
.mom
Because there’s strength in numbers with Vicki Courtney, David Thomas, Sissy Goff, Jen Hatmaker & more worship by Melissa Greene Have you ever thought, I wonder if other moms feel . . . ? However you finish that sentence, the answer is yes. The journey of motherhood is exciting, scary, lovely and challenging. Which is why we’ve created .mom—a weekend that will encourage and refresh you, connect you with other moms, celebrate motherhood, and draw you closer to Christ.
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Featuring: • Keynote sessions from prominent Bible teachers (who are moms just like you!) and mothering experts • A broad range of workshops, including The Working Mom, Infertility/Adoption, Raising Godly Kids, Single Moms, and Home School Moms • Opportunities to shop at sponsor booths • Free goodies & giveaways
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September 21–22 • Birmingham, Alabama
www.lifeway.com/dotmom
Ever feel like you’re in a rut? Whether you need inspiration or a challenge, Going Beyond will snap you out of routine faith. Join passionate Bible teacher Priscilla Shirer and worship leader Anthony Evans at this intimate event for women of every age, culture, and background. March 9–10 • Baton Rouge, Louisiana May 4–5 • Orlando, Florida June 1–2 • Portland, Oregon August 24–25 • Lewisville, Texas October 19–20 • Grand Rapids, Michigan November 9–10 • Amarillo, Texas
www.lifeway.com/goingbeyond
Going Beyond Simulcast May 4–5 • Orlando, Florida
www.lifeway.com/gbsimulcast
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Living Proof Live with Beth Moore worship by Travis Cottrell
Are you ready to see God’s Word in a whole new way? There’s nothing quite like worshiping the Lord with Beth Moore, Travis Cottrell, and an arena full of women. If you’ve never experienced Living Proof Live, join us for a weekend of laughter, life-changing worship, and one-of-a-kind teaching. www.lifeway.com/livingproof April 13–14• Kansas City, Missouri May 18–19• Boise, Idaho June 8–9• Calgary, Alberta, Canada June 29–30• Colorado Springs, Colorado July 13–14• Austin, Texas July 27–28• Moline, Illinois August 10–11• Knoxville, Tennessee August 24–15• Charleston, South Carolina September 15• Reading, Pennsylvania October 12–13• Long Beach, California November 2–3• Portland, Maine
Living Proof Live Simulcast September 15 • Reading, Pennsylvania www.lifeway.com/lplsimulcast
Women’s Forum: A Women’s Ministry Leadership Training Event 2012
YOU Lead: Women’s Ministry Training Pre-Conference 2012
Because we’re all in this together
Because ordinary women make extraordinary leaders with Chris Adams, Senior Lead Women’s Ministry Specialist
with Mary Jo Sharp, Lisa Harper, & Cindi Wood worship by Travis Cottrell Women’s Forum is a rare opportunity for leaders of all ages to gather in one location to share ideas, strategies, information, and inspiration related to women’s ministry. Leaders will gain insight to develop an effective ministry plan that is intentional and creative.
This motivational and encouraging event is for leaders who are eager to reach and disciple women for Christ. With innovative training in discipleship, evangelism, missions, and prayer, your entire women’s ministry team can learn how to build a balanced ministry. Each YOU Lead conference is conveniently held the Thursday and Friday before a Living Proof Live event.
See page 12 for Men’s Events
www.lifeway.com/youlead
November 8–10 • Nashville, Tennessee
For more information on these and other upcoming events, visit www.lifeway.com/events or call 1.800.254.2022. Events subject to change. Sales tax applied to event cost, if applicable.
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April 12–13 • Kansas City, Missouri May 17–18 • Boise, Idaho June 7–8 • Calgary, Alberta, Canada June 28–29 • Colorado Springs, Colorado July 12–13 • Austin, Texas July 26–27 • Moline, Illinois August 9–10 • Knoxville, Tennessee August 23–24 • Charleston, South Carolina October 11–12 • Long Beach, California November 1–2 • Portland, Maine
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Collegiate Week Unpack life-changing discipleship, worship experiences, and Bible study. Unpack life—real life—at Collegiate Week 2012. At Collegiate Week, college students are discipled and immersed in biblical teaching just before the fall semester begins. As we pour into students they are encouraged to go home and impact their campuses for Christ. Leaders love Collegiate Week, too! As a training event for leaders, you’ll have a great opportunity to network, share experiences, and continue learning how to reach college students in your community and on your campus. August 5–10 • LifeWay Conference Center, Glorieta, New Mexico
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Collegiate Summit is an event just for leaders, and a perfect opportunity to fellowship with peers, worship, and renew their energy and focus. Collegiate Summit is an interactive event that allows attendees to share insights, get new ideas, and learn from each other. Large group sessions feature leading teachers like Jon Acuff, Gabe Lyons, and Pete Wilson, as well as music from Dove Awardwinning songwriter and worship leader Michael Boggs. Breakout sessions focus on specific topics and allow leaders to network, make new friends, and encourage each other.
BeachReach is a mission trip experience where servant evangelism takes the form of free van rides and pancakes. Thousands visit Panama City during spring break and many are hurting and searching for meaning. College students provide simple acts of service that open the door to life-changing conversations about the hope and love of Jesus Christ. 2012 Speakers & Worship Leaders Week One—March 3–9 Jason Hayes, Speaker James Tealy Band, Worship Week Two—March 10–16 Nic Allen, Speaker James Tealy Band, Worship
www.threadsmedia.com/beachreach
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BeachReach 2012—I CAUGHT A RIDE.
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For more information on these and other upcoming events, visit www.lifeway.com/events or call 1.800.254.2022. For Glorieta events, call 1.800.797.4222. Events subject to change. Sales tax applied to event cost, if applicable.
events Adults
Senior Adult
Fall Celebrations 2012 A LifeWay Senior Adult trip is a special kind of entertainment. You bring your friends. And we provide the lodging, the meals, the sights, the shows. So clear a little room on that busy church schedule of yours and get ready to have some pure fun. October 18–21 Ridgecrest, North Carolina November 15–18 Branson, Missouri
If you want to build a healthy marriage and a God-honoring home that will have a positive and spiritual impact on your family for generations, Festivals of Marriage’s Power of the Home is your 2012 must-attend event. Festivals of Marriage will guide you in making your home one in which family members: • Connect with God and each other • Grow in wisdom • Serve each other and your community • Go, sharing your faith with the world around you October 12–14 • Ridgecrest, North Carolina October 19–21 • Ridgecrest, North Carolina
Visit www.lifeway.com/fom for more information and to register.
(Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel) Last year’s Music City Gospel Singing was a huge success, so we’re doing it again in downtown Chattanooga. The hotel and aquariums alone are great reasons to visit this city, but we’ve brought in a trainload of amazing singers and entertainers to make this a truly memorable event. April 30–May 2, 2012 Chattanooga, Tennessee
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Visit www.lifeway.com/senioradults for more information and to register and for updates on other events.
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events Leadership NEW!
Teach the Bible for Life 2012
Teach the Bible for Life, a conference to develop your personal Bible study skills in reading and interpreting Scripture, will help equip you to teach the Bible in order to make a difference in the lives of your class members. This boot camp for teachers includes rallies featuring media-driven interviews between Read the Bible for Life author George Guthrie and other biblical scholars and Christian personalities. And there are conferences for leaders of every age: preschool, kids, students, and adults and for Sunday School directors, ministers of education, and pastors. Early bird conferences: • The Bible: How We Received the Printed Word • Equip Bible Students to Be Transformed • Teaching for Impact! • How to Do Background Bible Study
• Make Preparation for a Life-changing Bible Study Session • Teach Like Jesus! • Teaching on Purpose September 28–29 • Nashville, Tennessee (LifeWay)
TRANSFORM! Changing Lives Through Teaching 2012
LifeWay’s Sunday School/Groups Event 2012
You’ll realize an immediate impact. Come on Saturday, use what you learned on Sunday!
LifeWay’s Sunday School Events are like no other training experience in the country. These events will feature a fantastic group of conferences to choose from led by experienced training facilitators. They will help you and your leaders discover the remarkable power of a God-empowered, -focused, -connected Sunday School and its impact on a class, the community, and its commission. Plus, each day you’ll enjoy inspiring worship, preaching, and networking opportunities galore.
Do you want to be a teacher that ignites a desire for God’s Word in the lives of your students? Do you want to make Sunday mornings life changing? Do you want tools, methods and ideas that equip you to be ready for any surprises that pop up in class? Then this in-depth training is for you. With specific training for the group you teach, you will be equipped with practical knowhow and skills. This training will help you: • • • • • •
Ignite your passion for changing lives through Bible teaching Discover how to meet people’s needs through your Bible teaching Create a desire in your members to learn and live God’s Word Implement step-by-step preparation and methods for life-changing teaching Gain tools that can be put to work immediately Strengthen your church’s best tool for teaching, ministering, and reaching
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March 24 • Phoenix, Arizona April 28 • Louisville, Kentucky August 25 • Kansas City, Missouri September 22 • Atlanta, Georgia
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July 20-23 • Ridgecrest, North Carolina
National Sunday School Director Seminars 2012 Totally devoted to the Sunday School director, this training is also great for pastors and ministers of education. All will gain a new understanding about the importance of the director’s role, how to build a strong Sunday School team, growing the Sunday School, reaching people for Christ, developing life-transforming teaching, and building a strategy for the Sunday School. March 31 • Branson, Missouri April 14 • Nashville, Tennessee (LifeWay) May 5 • Decatur, Alabama
Visit www.lifeway.com/leadershiptraining for more information and to register for the 2012 dates.
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Transformational Church Consultant Training 2012 Transformational Church Pastor/Staff Retreat 2012 Discover the implications for your church at an off-site retreat. Join us at Ridgecrest to immerse your staff in Transformational Church training. For a very reasonable cost, you get a pleasant location, content for discussion, and free time for your staff to plan and play together. The retreat includes sessions with speakers from the DVD videos. There are also affinity groups with your peers, so people who hold similar positions in churches can share common challenges and inspiring ideas with each other. And there is time for your staff to meet and discuss the Transformational Church model and to plan its implementation in the unique environment of your church. March 19–21 • Ridgecrest, North Carolina
Here’s your invitation to become a certified Transformational Church Consultant. Through this training, you will be completely immersed in the seven elements of a Transformational Church: missionary mentality, vibrant leadership, relational intentionality, prayerful dependence, worship, community, and mission. You’ll also get valuable training tips, covering subjects such as: best practices for consulting and coaching, listening skills, group dynamics, leading collaborative discussions, what not to do, preparing spiritually for training, and much more. January 16–18 • Nashville, Tennessee January 16–18 • Huntsville, Alabama February 20–22 • Casper, Wyoming April 9–11 • Nashville, Tennessee April 20–22 • Nashville, Tennessee
NEW! Excelling in Christian Education
Leadership 2012
Join hundreds of other church education ministry leaders from across the United States for a challenging and motivating time of growth and renewal. The gathering will focus on the professional, personal and spiritual life of the education ministry leader. Speakers include leaders from athletics, government and church education ministry. The latest research concerning Transformational Groups will also be released at the conference. September 24–26 • Nashville, Tennessee (LifeWay)
events For more information on these and other upcoming events, visit www.lifeway.com/events or call 1.800.254.2022. For Ridgecrest events, call 1.800.588.7222. Events subject to change. Sales tax applied to event cost, if applicable.
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2012: The Pursuit Whether we’re in Bible study, on the recreation field, serving the community, or worshiping corporately, at FUGE CAMPS our aim is to see students Know God, Own their faith, and make their faith Known.
Find out more at www.lifeway.com/fuge or call 877.CAMP123.
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God is pursuing His people, and He wants us to play a part by serving those in need. World Changers is a week long missions experience for Christian youth and adults. It is designed to meet the physical and spiritual needs of others. Students learn servanthood and a life-long commitment to missions through practical acts of service.
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To register or for more information, visit www.lifeway.com/worldchangers or call toll-free 800.254.2022.
When Jesus instructed His disciples to “make disciples of all nations,” He was commissioning the first church planters. Church planting is a vital component of God’s pursuit of His people, and PowerPlant connects students with believers on the front line of evangelism and community building. The result is lifechanging. PowerPlant is designed to engage students in church planting and evangelism.
To register or for more information, visit www.lifeway.com/powerplant or call toll-free 800.254.2022.
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January 6–7 • Ridgecrest, North Carolina January 13–14 • Ft. Worth, Texas January 26–27 • Nashville, Tennessee January 27–28 • Nashville, Tennessee February 17–18 • Kissimmee, Florida
NEW LOCATION!
Find out more at www.lifeway.com/vbspreview
2012 bring you more Next summer, give your 3rd–6th graders MORE of what they want and MORE of what you know they need in their walk with Christ—bring them to a CentriKid Camp. In 2012, we will catch the Olympic spirit with, “Game On . . . Living a Transformed Life!”
The fun at CentriKid Camps is unlimited. Unfortunately our space isn’t. Register today at 877.CAMP123 or connect with us online: www.lifeway.com/centrikid centrikidblog.com facebook.com/centrikid twitter.com/centrikidcamps
New locations in California and Texas!
For more information on these and other upcoming events, visit www.lifeway.com/events or call 1.800.254.2022. For Ridgecrest events, call 1.800.588.7222. For Glorieta events, call 1.800.797.4222. Events subject to change. Sales tax applied to event cost, if applicable. EVENTS
If you wish to cancel your registration 30 or more days before the event, you will receive a refund of 50% of your conference fees (does not apply to lodging charges). There is no refund if cancellation is received less than 30 days before the event. We encourage you to take advantage of the ministry opportunity to transfer your registration to another person, or you may apply your registration to another similar LifeWay event.
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