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Twentysomething Handbook : Everything You Actually Need To Know About Real
$19.99Add to cartThe ultimate, one-stop-shop resource for navigating and winning at life’s most bewildering period.
Every twentysomething has one overriding question: How do I deal with all the things? For all those asking, Nora Bradbury-Haehl’s essential go-to guide provides the answer. An approachable, easy-to-digest resource, The Twentysomething Handbook offers guidance for the practical aspects of life–work, food, money, a roof overhead–while at the same time addressing the hunger for meaning, connection, and a sense of the sacred.
The Twentysomething Handbook addresses the full range of life’s challenges, including how to:
*find friends, grow your friendships, combat loneliness, and build a network of support;
*find a job, thrive at work, budget, do taxes, handle insurance, and feed yourself;
*furnish and decorate inexpensively, live with others (roommates or family), share tasks, handle conflict, and deal with landlords;
*meet people, date responsibly, establish boundaries, survive a break up, and recognize unhealthy relationships; and
*break bad habits, establish good ones, deal with loss, define your values, dream big, and find your purpose.
With Twentysomething Talk from other young adults and Pro Tips and Words of Wisdom from experts and faith leaders, The Twentysomething Handbook offers twentysomethings encouragement, guidance, and practical advice necessary for dealing with the problems all of us face–but don’t always handle smoothly the first time around. Continue Reading Twentysomething Handbook : Everything You Actually Need To Know About Real
Ultimate Hunters Handbook
$14.99Add to cartNEW from the authors of Raised Hunting…
Equip Yourself for the Hunt and for Life
David and Karin Holder, stars of the hit television show Raised Hunting on the Discovery Channel want to show you how to succeed in the outdoors and at home. What they have found is that many of the skills that lead to a great hunt–preparation, effort, patience, and determination–are the very same traits that will help you lead a more fulfilling life.
Now they pass on these essential truths, tools, and tips to you for better hunting and better living in this indispensable guide.
You will benefit from David’s decades of experience as an avid and accomplished hunter. Join him as he embarks on his bucket list hunt for a giant whitetail buck, and the lessons he learns along the way.
But the hunt is only half the adventure. Karin will share spiritual insights that will deepen your appreciation for the role our Creator plays–not just in the outdoors but in our regular everyday existence.
If you want to experience the ultimate in hunting and in life, this handbook will help you achieve it! Continue Reading Ultimate Hunters Handbook
Fight : A Practical Handbook For Christian Living
$18.00Add to cartThere is joy and triumph in the Christian life. But victory often comes through struggle.
John White knows this tension well, and he gives us encouragement to persevere. The Fight is an accessible, classic guide to the basics of Christian living: faith, prayer, temptation, evangelism, guidance, Bible study, interpersonal relationships, and work. Beginning with an exploration of what happens at conversion, White offers refreshing insights into the challenges and joys of freedom in Christ that will benefit both new and experienced Christians. Along with numerous stories from White’s own journey of faith, each chapter includes suggested Bible study passages and questions. Now redesigned as part of the IVP Signature Collection, with a new foreword by Tom Lin, The Fight has for more than forty years served as a powerful resource to help thousands of Christians fight the good fight of faith. Continue Reading Fight : A Practical Handbook For Christian Living
Harvest Handbook Of Bible Prophecy
$29.99Add to cartEverything You Need to Know About the Last Days at Your Fingertips
The Harvest HandbookTM of Bible Prophecy is a reference resource that provides a comprehensive overview of everything the Bible says about the last days.
Compiled by bestselling prophecy teachers Ed Hindson, Mark Hitchcock, and Tim LaHaye, this volume has 150+ topics on the most important subjects of prophetic study from 40+ of world’s foremost prophecy experts, including Armageddon, the Day of the Lord, eternal life, the glorious appearing, the messianic kingdom, the millennium, rewards, and the Tribulation.
You will gain clear and useful insights about the future in this A-to-Z handbook, which is written to provide:
*thousands of Bible-based facts about the end times and beyond
*a chronology of the last days from a pretribulational, premillennial view
*detailed definitions of all the major prophecy-related termsBoth new and experienced students of prophecy will find this a tool they can use and understand. Ideal for browsing or serious research, you’ll find yourself reaching for this indispensable resource again and again. Continue Reading Harvest Handbook Of Bible Prophecy
Holy Land Handbook
$14.99Add to cartVisit the Holy Land, wherever you might be!
The Holy Land Handbook is a beautifully illustrated guide to the history, culture, geography, and key sites of the Bible. This readable reference transports you to the land where Abraham, David, and Jesus lived, explaining the what, when, where, and why of their stories–and many, many more.
The Holy Land Handbook provides details on the history, setting, and importance of more than 130 key locales, including:
*The Dead Sea
*Bethlehem
*The Jordan River
*Capernaum
*The Jezreel Valley
*And many moreThe Holy Land Handbook also covers the all-important city of Jerusalem with individual entries on spots such as:
*The Western Wall
*The Pool of Bethesda
*The Upper Room
*Gordon’s Calvary
*Church of the Holy SepulchreFully illustrated in color, with helpful maps and intriguing sidebars, The Holy Land Handbook is great prep for those visiting the Middle East–and an equally great read for armchair travelers who want to better understand the Bible story. Continue Reading Holy Land Handbook
Bible Expositors Handbook
$49.99Add to cartThe Bible Expositor’s Handbook provides a thorough introduction to the attitudes and practices required to deeply understand the message of the Old and New Testaments. Exhorting students of Scripture to approach the Bible with an attitude of humility and expectation, Greg Harris lays the groundwork for a Christ-centered interpretation that takes into account the redemptive story of the whole Bible. Employing a literal-grammatical hermeneutic, Harris leads the reader through the process of observing, interpreting, and applying God’s word.
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Harvest Handbook Of Bible Lands
$39.99Add to cartNew discoveries are constantly being made as archaeologists work to uncover the ancient history of the Bible lands to tell a more complete story of the people, customs, geography, and events of that era. Archaeologists Steven Collins and Bible scholar Joseph M. Holden have spent decades making and researching those discoveries and now offer a wealth of information based on the latest findings.
This exciting addition to The Harvest HandbookTM series provides a textual and visual bird’s-eye view of ancient Near Eastern biblical geography, history, and chronology. Anyone looking for an accurate, readable, and usable resource to further their study of God’s Word will discover in The Harvest HandbookTM of Bible Lands a valuable backdrop for biblical narratives and literature.
With the most up-to-date information from biblical and archaeological disciplines, you will find your knowledge greatly enriched through well-written narrative-style text, numerous maps, and instructive photographs, drawings, and diagrams. This cutting-edge tool will become your favorite resource as you study Scripture. Continue Reading Harvest Handbook Of Bible Lands
Christian Worldview Handbook
$19.99Add to cartThe Christian Worldview Handbook features over 100 articles by notable Christian scholars to help Christians better understand the grand narrative and flow of Scripture within the biblical framework from which we are called to view reality and make sense of life and the world. Guided by general editors David S. Dockery and Trevin K. Wax, this handbook is an invaluable resource and study tool that will help you to discuss, defend, and clearly share with others the truth, hope, and practical compatibility of Christianity in everyday life.
Contributors include: David S. Dockery, Trevin K. Wax, Ray Van Neste, Kevin Chen, John Stonestreet, Ted Cabal, Darrell L. Bock, Mary J. Sharp, Carl R. Trueman, Bruce Riley Ashford, R. Albert Mohler Jr., William A. Dembski, Preben Vang, David K. Naugle, Jennifer A. Marshall, Aida Besancon Spencer, Paul Copan, Robert Smith Jr., Douglas Groothuis, Russell D. Moore, Mark A. Noll, Timothy George, Carla D. Sanderson, Kevin Smith, Gregory B. Forster, Choon Sam Fong, and more. Continue Reading Christian Worldview Handbook
Rose Chronological Guide To The Bible
$34.99Add to cartDid you know that the Bible has more than 1,100 chapters and 30,000 verses? It can be easy to get lost in all the people, places, and stories of the Bible. The Rose Chronology Guide to the Bible is designed to help you see how all the pieces of the Bible fit together-and see God’s big story from creation to the end times.
Look at the Bible in a fresh new way by viewing Bible events in the order they happened. See all sixty-six books of the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, arranged chronologically. You’ll learn how the stories of key Bible characters-like Abraham, David, Ruth, and Paul-fit into the larger story of God’s unfolding plan of salvation through his Son Jesus Christ.
This one-of-a-kind resource is packed with full-color charts, maps, and illustrations to help you explore bible history. It includes:
*Three 24-inch chronology foldouts showing the Bible at a glance, the life of Jesus, and the kings and prophets of the Old Testament.
*Chronology charts on popular Bible topics such as the Genesis flood, the temple in Jerusalem, the ark of the covenant, and more.
*A harmony of the four Gospels-Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John-side by side.
*Maps showing the journeys of the patriarchs, the exodus route, where Jesus walked, Paul’s missionary trips, and more.
*Quick summaries of all sixty-six books of the Bible and when they happened.Over 170 reproduced pages. An excellent way to enhance your Sunday school, homeschool, and small group or individual Bible studies. Continue Reading Rose Chronological Guide To The Bible
Rose Guide To The Gospels
$15.99Add to cartSee how everything in the Gospels reveals Jesus as the divine Messiah, Savior, Servant, Healer, and Risen Lord! Rose Publishing introduces Rose Guide to the Gospels, your quick-reference guide through the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. With hundreds of pictures, charts, and timelines, this user-friendly introduction to the four Gospels helps you explore over 150 key people, places, and stories in the life of Jesus. Add depth to any Bible study with in-depth summaries of how the Gospels were written, the key people and events in each of the four books, why you can trust them, how Jesus fulfilled prophecies of the Old Testament, and much more!
Unlike commentaries, this guide is packed with maps, timelines, and side-by-side charts which show key information on all 4 gospels at a glance. From an introduction to Jewish and Greco-Roman life to a who’s who of over 50 key people, get a condensed and thorough overview on the four Gospels!
Includes:
*An introduction to the Jewish and Greco-Roman culture and customs in the time of Jesus
*An overview of the life of Jesus–why he came, what he did, and why it matters for us today
*The who, what, where, when, and why for all four Gospels. Compare how these books are alike and how they’re different
*An in-depth look at how the Gospels were written. Know why we can have confidence that the Gospels are reliable testimonies of the life and work of Jesus Christ
*A harmony of the Gospels with more than 100 events, all with Scripture references
*A who’s who of more than 50 key people in the Gospels
*Jesus’ fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah
*Answers to skeptics’ objections about the resurrection Continue Reading Rose Guide To The Gospels
Becoming A Church That Cares Well For The Abused
$4.99Add to cartIs your church prepared to care for individuals who have experienced various forms of abuse?
As we continue to learn of more individuals experiencing sexual abuse, domestic violence, and other forms of abuse, it’s clear that resources are needed to help ministries and leaders care for these individuals with love, support, and in cooperation with civil authorities. This handbook seeks to help the church take a significant step forward in its care for those who have been abused.
Working in tandem with the resources and videos found at churchcares.com, this handbook brings together leading evangelical trauma counselors, victim advocates, social workers, attorneys, batterer interventionists, and survivors to equip pastors and ministry leaders for the appropriate initial responses to a variety of abuse scenarios in churches, schools, or ministries.
Though the most comprehensive training is experienced by using this handbook and the videos together, readers who may be unable to access the videos can use this handbook as a stand-alone resource. Continue Reading Becoming A Church That Cares Well For The Abused
Handbook On The Jewish Roots Of The Christian Faith
$24.95Add to cartWhat does the Jewishness of Jesus mean and why is it important? Serving as a comprehensive yet concise primer on the Jewish roots of the Christian faith, this handbook addresses Old Testament background; Second Temple Judaism; the life of Jesus; the New Testament; the early Jewish followers of Jesus; the historical interaction between Judaism and Christianity; and the contemporary period. Continue Reading Handbook On The Jewish Roots Of The Christian Faith
New Elders Handbook
$15.00Add to cartPastors and church leaders are in need of mature, godly elders to ensure church health, but the training of elders is often entirely missing or badly neglected. What if there were a process to proactively call and train elders? The New Elder’s Handbook is designed to equip elders with the knowledge, character, and skills the office calls for. It takes church leaders through the development of a vision for ministry, recruitment of elders to carry out that vision, and specific, biblical training, providing a way to be intentional about developing elders. Continue Reading New Elders Handbook
Handbook Of Denominations In The United States
$29.99Add to cartThe Handbook of Denominations in the United States has been the gold standard for reference works about religious bodies in America. It is a helpful resource for clergy, laity, journalists, and researchers. This authoritative guidebook to U.S. religions is grouped in family categories of Abrahamic religions, arranged chronologically: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The information for each group within these families has been provided by the religious organizations themselves and focuses on the denominations’ doctrines, statistics, and histories. The 14th edition is completely updated with current statistics, new denominations, and recent trends. The book has been made more useful and manageable by moving very small groups into broader articles while giving more detail and description to the large and influential denominations. Continue Reading Handbook Of Denominations In The United States
Harvest Handbook Of Key Bible Words New Testament
$19.99Add to cartSavor Each Rich Word of Scripture
You’ve probably had times when you’ve read the same Bible passages over and over and skimmed past terms that seemed unclear or confusing-yet you know that each verse holds immeasurable value for your life.
See God’s Word with new eyes and experience the full impact of its message! This easy-to-use resource will guide you through the rich meaning of Bible keywords in a reader-friendly format. Adapted from the classic Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words by W.E. Vine, this modern handbook focuses on 300 must-know Bible words that will help you better understand Scripture.
For each entry, you will find a definition and an overview, as well as insightful quotes from Christian writers-all designed to help bring biblical references into present-day relevance for you.
The New Testament is a message of hope-each word ordained to tell the story of God’s character and enduring love. Use this handbook to dive into the language of Scripture, and let His Word come alive in you. Continue Reading Harvest Handbook Of Key Bible Words New Testament
Multiple Choice : Finding The Best Answer For Your Childs Education
$14.99Add to cartBecause no one answer is always right or always wrong for every child!
When it comes to educating their kids, parents need to know that between home school, private Christian school, or public school, there’s no one right answer.
As a practical guide in making that all-important decision, Multiple Choice helps parents assess each child’s learning style and their family’s goals for education. It objectively examines both the benefits and drawbacks of each form of schooling. Interviews with education professors, teachers, parents, and students who have participated in each venue combine to make this an engaging guide for parents as they make important choices for their child’s future.
An easy read, this book includes tips and ideas for things parents can do at home to increase the effectiveness of their child’s education, sources for further reading, and guiding questions. Multiple Choice empowers parents to make informed decisions and to be effectively engaged in their child’s learning and spiritual growth on a daily basis.
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Leadership Power : Beyond Smoke And Mirrors
$19.99Add to cartPeter J. Daniels has been in a leadership role for the last 58 years and has used that experience to write this hand book for both those who want to lead. Leadership Power explores the life and strategies used by leaders. It is an exploration of their methods and the desperation quotient they all must possess, as well as the adjustments needed at times to lead. Continue Reading Leadership Power : Beyond Smoke And Mirrors
Handbook Of Christian Education
$12.00Add to cartHandbook of Christian Education seeks to replace the chaos of an increasingly dangerous world with a clear and biblical discussion of what constitutes a truly Christian education. Using Christ’s own teaching methods to create a biblical model for Christian schools to follow, this book refutes many potential misunderstandings about Christian education and describes its nature, purpose, and goals. Divided into three parts, this handbook offers a comprehensive discussion of the Christian’s response to offensive material, the purposes for major liberal arts classes, and a biblical response to secular issues about each subject. Continue Reading Handbook Of Christian Education
Self Guided Tour Of The Bible
$19.99Add to cartThis easy-to-read full color handbook gives you a big-picture view of the Bible to set you up for a lifetime of Bible learning. Quickly get a firm grasp of key Bible foundations that will give you a clearer understanding of God and his Word than ever before! Discover: Bible history and culture, people and characters in the Bible, major themes of every book, seeing Jesus in the Old Testament, and applying biblical truths to today’s world. Includes over 200 charts, time lines, maps, and pictures. 256 pp, trade paperback, 7 x 9.5 inches.
Understanding the Bible has never been easier! Whether it’s your first time picking up the Bible or you read it cover to cover every year, the Self-Guided Tour Of The Bible will have you looking at the Bible with fresh eyes in moments! In just 9 illustrated chapters, explore:
Introduction to the Bible
*A Quick Overview of the Bible (Including Bible reliability)
*A Time Line of Bible History
*Jesus throughout the Bible (See how the Old Testament points to Christ)Essentials of the Bible
*Basic Bible Geography (Includes topographical maps)
*Overview of 100 People and Characters in the Bible
*A Simple Overview of the 66 Bible Books (and study tips)Why Study the Bible?
*Jesus’ Life and Teachings
*Heaven, Hell, and Eternity
*The 8 Major Themes in the Bible-Salvation in Christ, Living by Faith, God’s Sovereignty, and more!You know it’s important to read God’s Word: we read the Bible to get to know the Author himself, but it’s an intimidating book! With 66 books and around 800,000 words, the Bible is massive and complicated with history, names, and events. Where do you start? How should you read some of the miraculous events and interesting characters? The Self-Guided Tour Of The Bible answers these questions and many more! Tap into the incredible depth and wonder of God’s Word with every page of the Self-Guided Tour Of The Bible.
What makes the Self-Guided Tour Of The Bible unique?
Unlike other Bible guides and commentaries, the Self-Guided Tour Of The Bible tells you everything you need to know using clear summaries, easy-to-read overviews, maps, charts, and time lines. Several key features make the Self-Guided Tour Of The Bible the clear and easy choice-
*Simple easy-to-use format
*Highly visual (includes over 200 charts, time lines, maps, and pictures)
*Full color (it makes an attractive gift!)
*Convenient index for quick reference
*Flexible-start anywhere in any orderGet refreshed by th Continue Reading Self Guided Tour Of The Bible
Spiritual Warfare Handbook (Reprinted)
$16.99Add to cart3 Bestselling Spiritual Warfare Books in 1 Powerful Volume
This spiritual warfare battle plan from international prophetic leader Chuck Pierce presents three bestselling books all in one volume.
When God Speaks reveals our first line of defense: learning to discern God’s voice and receive his guidance for the spiritual battles we face.
Next, Prayers That Outwit the Enemy exposes Satan’s strategies against us.
And finally, Protecting Your Home from Spiritual Darkness gives ten easy steps for praying for your home, your family, and your property in order to lock out evil and maintain your victory. This step-by-step, in-depth handbook will help you know God’s heart, pray more effectively, and overcome the negative influences of darkness for effective spiritual warfare. Continue Reading Spiritual Warfare Handbook (Reprinted)
Intercessors Handbook : How To Pray With Boldness Authority And Supernatura (Rep
$14.99Add to cartHow to Pray with Boldness, Authority, and Supernatural Power
In a world full of desperate need, we turn expectantly to prayer, hoping to witness the realities promised in Scripture. Most of us, however, seldom see the results we hope for. Why don’t our prayers make more of a difference? Beginning with her own experiences of breakthrough, Jennifer Eivaz offers much-needed direction and the biblical context for prayer that does make a difference–explaining the intervention of angels and demons, prophetic manifestations, and much more. She helps believers take hold of their authority and spiritual giftings and use them in the battle for victory. The Kingdom principles and study questions will help every believer navigate the spiritual realm of prayer by using the tools that make it truly effective. Continue Reading Intercessors Handbook : How To Pray With Boldness Authority And Supernatura (Rep
What The Bible Is All About Bible Handbook NIV
$17.99Add to cartWhat the Bible Is All About is the essential handbook for anyone who wants to read and understand God s Word. Inside this revised and updated edition of Henrietta Mears classic, you ll find an overview of every book in the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation. In addition, What the Bible Is All About will:
*Provide a complete guide to the Scriptures
*Explain how Jesus is revealed in the Old and New Testaments
*Show why the Bible is one book, one history, one story
*Introduce key people in biblical history
*Give historical background for every major event
*Highlight recurring biblical themes
*Provide helpful reading plans, maps, and charts, and other study helpsDiscover for yourself why What the Bible Is All About is one of the world s best-selling Bible handbooks, with more than 4 million in print. This user-friendly guide makes it easier than ever to plant the Word in your heart and mind! Continue Reading What The Bible Is All About Bible Handbook NIV
What The Bible Is All About Bible Handbook For Kids
$16.99Add to cartUnlock the secrets of Scripture and discover Jesus in every book of the Bible! What the Bible Is All About Bible Handbook for Kids, based on Dr. Henrietta Mears’ classic Bible handbook, is your ultimate guide to God’s Word. Inside you’ll find maps, charts, timelines, and illustrations that will help you track down the richest treasure of all: God’s plan to save the world! As you discover and decode each book of the Bible, God’s Story will take shape and you’ll begin to see Jesus on every page.Inside you’ll find:
*Background on the writer of each book
*Jesus Connection for every book in the Bible
*Word definitions to help you understand the Bible’s meaning
*Lists of important people so you know who to watch for as you read.
*Illustrations, timelines, and maps that show when and where key events took place
*Summaries for each book that reveal how each part fits with the big picture
*Info on archeological discoveries and life in Bible times that gives insights on the world of the Bible Continue Reading What The Bible Is All About Bible Handbook For Kids
What The Bible Is All About Bible Handbook KJV (Revised)
$17.99Add to cartWhat the Bible Is All About is the essential handbook for anyone who wants to read and understand God s Word. Inside this revised and updated edition of Henrietta Mears classic, you ll find an overview of every book in the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation. In addition, What the Bible Is All About will:
*Provide a complete guide to the Scriptures
*Explain how Jesus is revealed in the Old and New Testaments
*Show why the Bible is one book, one history, one story
*Introduce key people in biblical history
*Give historical background for every major event
*Highlight recurring biblical themes
*Provide helpful reading plans, maps, and charts, and other study helpsDiscover for yourself why What the Bible Is All About is one of the world s best-selling Bible handbooks, with more than 4 million in print. This user-friendly guide makes it easier than ever to plant the Word in your heart and mind! Continue Reading What The Bible Is All About Bible Handbook KJV (Revised)
What The Bible Is All About Visual Edition
$22.99Add to cartThe Bible unfolds before your eyes. With more than 500 full-color photos, illustrations, maps, and charts, What the Bible Is All About is the most interesting and user-friendly Bible handbook ever! A perfect introduction to the Bible for new believers, yet this valuable resource is comprehensive enough for pastors, Sunday School teachers, and seminary students. You will appreciate the easy-to-use, visually engaging format as you witness the Bible unfold before your eyes.The visual edition of What the Bible Is All About includes:
*A panoramic, big-picture view of God’s love and plan for his children.
*Clear, concise overviews of every book of the Bible.
*Timelines, maps, and other study helps
*Historical background on every key event in the Bible
*How Jesus is revealed in the Old Testament and New Testament
*The nature of God revealed in each book of the Bible
*One- and two-year Bible reading plans
*Glossary with clear definitions of Bible words
*How to receive Christ and become a member of God’s family
*Insightful commentary by one of the 20th century’s greatest Bible teachers. Continue Reading What The Bible Is All About Visual Edition
Spiritual Disciplines Handbook (Revised)
$24.00Add to cartMaybe you long for a more intimate prayer life or deeper insight from God’s Word but just don’t know how to get there. Or maybe you want to learn about new spiritual disciplines like visio divina, unplugging or attentiveness. In Spiritual Disciplines Handbook Adele Calhoun gives us directions for our continuing journey toward intimacy with Christ. While the word discipline may make us want to run and hide, the author shows how desires and discipline work together to lead us to the transformation we’re longing for?the transformation only Christ can bring. Instead of just giving information about spiritual disciplines, this handbook is full of practical, accessible guidance that helps you actually do them. With over 80,000 copies in print this well-loved catalog of seventy-five disciplines has been revised throughout and expanded to include thirteen new disciplines along with a new preface by the author. Mothers, fathers, plumbers, nurses, students?we’re all on a journey. And spiritual disciplines are for all of us who desire to know Christ deeply and be like him. Here is direction for our desire, leading us to the ultimate destination: more of Christ himself. Continue Reading Spiritual Disciplines Handbook (Revised)
Joy Of Signing (Revised)
$29.99Add to cartThe Joy of Signing is one of the most comprehensive guides available for mastering the current basic signs used to communicate with deaf people in either the word order of the English language or in the American Sign Language pattern. This updated third edition provides the basic vocabulary needed for persons entering interpreter training programs. Over 1,500 signs are clearly illustrated and are grouped by chapter into their natural categories. Families as well as professionals will appreciate this manual’s conceptually based vocabulary. It includes sections on the history of sign language and fingerspelling, the art of signing, language patterns of signs, and an illustrated guide for fingerspelling. Continue Reading Joy Of Signing (Revised)
Halleys Bible Handbook Deluxe Edition (Deluxe)
$44.99Add to cartNinety years after its initial publication, Halley’s Bible Handbook remains a bestseller in its various editions, with millions of copies sold worldwide. This world-renowned Bible handbook has been consistently updated and revised to accurately provide even greater clarity, insight, and usefulness. Halley’s Bible Handbook makes the Bible’s wisdom and message accessible to everyone. Whether you’ve read the Bible many times or never before, you will find insights that give you a firm grasp of God’s Word and an appreciation for the cultural, religious, and geographic settings in which the story of the Bible unfolds. Written for both mind and heart, this 25th edition retains Dr. Halley’s highly personal style.
It features:
*Maps, photographs, and illustrations
*Contemporary design
*Practical Bible reading programs
*Helpful tips for Bible study
*Fascinating archaeological information
*Easy-to-understand sections on how we got the Bible and on church history
*Improved indexes Continue Reading Halleys Bible Handbook Deluxe Edition (Deluxe)
Halleys Bible Handbook Large Print (Expanded)
$34.99Add to cartMore than 80 years after its initial publication, Halley’s Bible Handbook remains a bestseller in its various editions, with millions of copies sold worldwide. Now available in this large print edition, this world-renowned Bible handbook has been consistently updated and revised to accurately provide even greater clarity, insight, and usefulness. Halley’s Bible Handbook makes the Bible’s wisdom and message accessible to people from all walks of life. Whether they’ve read the Bible many times or never before, readers will find insights that give them a firm grasp of God’s Word and an appreciation for the cultural, religious, and geographic settings in which the story of the Bible unfolds. Written for both mind and heart, this completely revised, updated, and expanded 25th edition retains Dr. Halley’s highly personal style.
It features:
*All-new maps, photographs, and illustrations
*Contemporary design
*Practical Bible reading programs
*Helpful tips for Bible study
*Fascinating archaeological information
*Easy-to-understand sections on how we got the Bible and on church history
*Improved indexes Continue Reading Halleys Bible Handbook Large Print (Expanded)
Star Book For Ministers (Revised)
$17.99Add to cartTwenty years have passed since the last revision of this best-selling resource for pastors. This third revised edition features everything ministers love about the classic, with some valuable updates for twenty-first century ministry.
Key features:
Restores the beloved Episcopal funeral service-back by popular demand!
Honors the familiar and indispensable wedding and funeral service materials.
Offers a rich selection of Scriptures from the beautiful King James Version for diverse occasions of pastoral care.
New additions feature a cremation service and a service for the interment of ashes.
Includes a new preface from Rev. Dr. Aidsand Wright-Riggins III, Executive Director of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies and CEO of Judson Press.
Bare Bones Bible Handbook
$15.99Add to cartThe Bare Bones Bible(R) Handbook by bestselling author Jim George is the perfect resource for learning about the books of the Bible in short, fascinating overviews that include…
*The grand theme and main points of each book
*The key men and women of God and what you can learn from them
*The major events in Bible history and their significance
*Quick, simple, personal applications for spiritual growth and daily living
*Tips for improved personal study and a one-year Bible reading planEach overview takes only 10 minutes to read and will enable you to master the books of the Bible more quickly. You’ll find this a clear, practical, and fascinating guide well worth keeping next to your Bible at all times. Excellent for anyone who wants to understand and mine the riches of God’s Word more deeply. Continue Reading Bare Bones Bible Handbook
Action Bible Handbook
$17.99Add to cartWhat is a covenant? What animals are mentioned in the Bible? Who was Gideon? What kinds of jobs did Bible characters have?
Are you ready for some answers to the questions?
With vivid illustrations and kid-friendly explanations, The Action Bible Handbook gives you deeper insight into both familiar and challenging Bible words and names. Over 700 whos, wheres, and whats make it interesting and understandable. Learn about topics like:
* Animals and Insects
* Languages and Phrases
* Plants and Trees
* Places to Go
* Popular People
* Unnatural Disasters
* Weapons and ArmorAnd much more!
A complete index is included so you can find just the topic you’re looking for. And with the handy page number references, you’ll find this is the perfect companion to The Action Bible. Continue Reading Action Bible Handbook
Christian Ministers Manual (Expanded)
$24.99Add to cartUpdated and expanded with 32 pages of additional content designed to meet the growing demands of busy ministers, the Christian Minister’s Manual is an essential tool for ministers. This DuoTone edition includes an online access code Continue Reading Christian Ministers Manual (Expanded)
Star Book For Ministers Gift Edition
$25.00Add to cartTHE PERFECT GIFT FOR THE SEMINARY GRADUATE OR NEW CHURCH PASTOR!
The new gift edition of The Star Book for Ministers comes packaged in an elegant black box and features an imitation leather cover embossed with the traditional gold star. Includes a gold ribbon page marker and a presentation page to allow the gift giver to personalize it for the recipient. Continue Reading Star Book For Ministers Gift Edition
Answers To Common Questions About Heaven And Eternity
$12.99Add to cartWhat Christians believe about heaven and eternity has eternal consequences. Almost everyone has some ideas about these issues, but not all are biblical. For those readers wanting to know what the Bible says, the Answers to Common Questions series offers concise, yet thorough answers to all of their questions.
Heaven is very real, but often misinterpreted. In Answers to Common Question About Heaven & Eternity, authors Timothy Demy and Thomas Ice discuss such queries as: -What will heaven be like? -Does everyone go to heaven? -What do other religions teach about heaven?Written in question-and-answer format for easy reading, this quick reference provides brief summaries of important biblical doctrines so Christians can confidently and honestly discuss their beliefs with family, friends, and neighbors.
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Ministry Of Helps Handbook (Revised)
$12.99Add to cartHelps: Having Enough Loving People Serving!
Churches need the ministry of helps. The time has come for church members to begin doing the work for the ministry, and let the pastors return to being what they have been called to do – be spokesmen for Jesus.
Finally, a book filled with useful information for many:
Ushers
Greeters
Nursery Workers
Counselors
All areas of your Church’s Ministry of Helps!The Ministry of Helps Handbook, Revised and Updated by Buddy Bell is a unique combination of teaching, seminar guidelines and answers to often-asked questions. This useful and complete book provides pastors, and members, with the tools and insights to restore the ministry of helps to their church.
Some features include:
Easy-to-apply instructions to transform your helps ministry
Anointed teaching to improve faithfulness
Keys to the Biblical basis for the ministry of helps
A three-week, five-day seminar outline
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Discover Your God Given Gifts (Revised)
$19.99Add to cartDon and Katie Fortune have updated their bestselling handbook Discover Your God-Given Gifts , now fully revised and expanded for a whole new generation. Using the listing in Romans 12:6-8, the Fortunes help readers see how these motivational gifts are the driving force in our lives. They shape our personalities and help us serve God and others more fully.
With interactive worksheets and guides, Don and Katie help readers recognize their own unique gifts and why they act and think the way they do. With this knowledge, readers will be empowered to use their motivational gifts to further the kingdom–bringing the greatest sense of joy and fulfillment they have ever known.
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Deacon Ministry
$5.95Add to cartThis handbook addresses practical issues that typically confront lay church leaders, otherwise known as board members or deacons. Here you will find relevant help to equip leaders for the challenge of both ministering in their congregation and giving support and guidance to their pastor. Offers specific, pertinent information about how to fulfill the unique roles and responsibilities of a lay leader, exploring topics that range from the biblical basis for ministry and New Testament qualifications to typical areas of service, administrative duties, even conflict management. Used alone or in a group, the suggestions for personal interaction and problem solving,, along with real-life stories, will help develop effective leaders. Continue Reading Deacon Ministry
Prophets Handbook : A Guide To Prophecy And Its Operation
$18.99Add to cartDiscover God’s divine plan for the prophetic gifts and how they are meant to benefit the body of Christ. This handbook details the role and duties of the prophetic in the church, clearly explaining its necessity. No church leader should be without this indispensable reference. Dr. Paula Price’s years of research and ministry have yielded the ultimate guide to prophecy in the local church. You will learn how God awakens and prepares excellent prophets, understand the difference between prophets and psychics, and recognize and train budding prophets. Don’t let lack of knowledge keep you from utilizing one of God’s extraordinary gifts to the church. Continue Reading Prophets Handbook : A Guide To Prophecy And Its Operation
Complete Guide To The Bible
$19.99Add to cartYou Need This Powerful New Bible Guide! Interesting to read and easy to consult, The Complete Guide to the Bible is a reliable, jargon-free handbook for average people who want to better understand the entire Bible. Captivating writing along with beautifully designed and illustrated pages entice readers into the book and keep them lingering throughout its pages. This latest project from Steve Miller, author of the best-selling Who’s Who and Where’s Where in the Bible, provides both the big-picture view of the whole Bible and its individual books, as well as fascinating detail on particular passages and topics. Continue Reading Complete Guide To The Bible
New Believers Handbook
$3.49Add to cartHow do you share the next step after salvation? This booklet lays a firm foundation for new Christians to build their faith. Its easy-to-read style is organized by questions every new Christian asks: What happened to me? Where do I go from here? What does God expect of me? How can I understand the Bible? How can I pray effectively? How can I know the will of God? What are the two baptisms? The answers are clear and point to the Bible for more discovery. It’s the booklet you want to give every person who comes to salvation through your ministry; and it’s economical enough to do just that. Continue Reading New Believers Handbook
Christian Counseling 3rd Edition
$39.99Add to cartThis proven course in pastoral counseling has been extensively expanded and revised by the author to include recent developments and research, new resources, and attention to newly urgent needs such as AIDS and eating disorders. Written with clarity and warmth, this volume builds on biblical foundations and reflects the author’s practical experiences.
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New Believers Friend Handbook
$9.99Add to cartPair this great resource with The New Believer’s Handbook. Together they provide customers with the tools to lead a powerful new believers’ small group study or Sunday School class. Includes the dos and donts for spiritual parenting, lesson outlines for each chapter of The New Believer’s Handbook, and full text and answers to study questions. Continue Reading New Believers Friend Handbook
How To Study The Bible For Yourself (Reprinted)
$13.99Add to cartBestselling author Tim LaHaye is a nationally recognized Bible teacher who wants each reader to know that the Bible was written for them-they need not rely on scholars and teachers to interpret it. In this 30th anniversary edition of his bestselling How to Study the Bible for Yourself(more than 850,000 copies sold) readers will discover how to-
*locate the Bible’s major principles, promises, and commands
*understand key verses and themes
*achieve an enriching, lifelong habit of Bible studyLaHaye’s practical and inspiring method of study will open up the joy, wisdom, and excitement of the Bible to those who have been studying for years or anyone beginning to explore the wonders of God’s Word. Continue Reading How To Study The Bible For Yourself (Reprinted)
Pastors Handbook KJV (Revised)
$14.99Add to cartUtilizing the classic King James text, this handi-size book, is an ideal carry along companion for any pastor. 12 occasions are addressed in multiple formats, including: communion, weddings, funerals, baptisms, and visitations.
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Small Group Leaders Handbook
$19.99Add to cartThe Small Group Leaders Handbook provides a solid scriptural foundation upon which to build your small group ministry. By combining biblical teaching with practical guidelines, the Small Group Leaders Handbook provides a balanced and thorough exploration of small group ministry in the twenty-first century.
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Family Finance Handbook
$19.99Add to cartWith insights gained from twenty-five years in business and ministry, the authors impart to the reader biblical principles of stewardship and financial management. Readers learn how to get out of debt and are carefully guided through the investment process in this comprehensive and well-crafted resource.
Welcome Speeches For Special Days
$9.99Add to cartThis useful resource incorporates recitations, suggested scripture, prayers, poetry, speeches, and responses for celebrating a variety of special days in the African American church. Perfect as a worship planning tool for pastors and worship leaders, Welcome Speeches for Special Days is ideal for celebrating those special Sundays that congregations highlight throughout the year.
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Wilsons Usher Guide
$7.99Add to cartThe way to lift ushering into its proper place as a means of Christian service and training for both men and women. Provides timeless advice for effectively carrying out the duties of an usher. Both men and women will benefit from the detailed instructions and techniques.
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More Welcome Speeches
$9.99Add to cartSome General Words Of Welcome
Welcome Speeches And Responses For Specific Occasions
Children’s Day
Youth Sunday
Mother’s Day
Father’s Day
Graduate Recognition Day
Deacon Ordination
Pastor Anniversary/Appreciation
Choir Day
Missions
For Christian Unity
Welcome Speeches Given By Children
So Glad
A Secret
Too Little
About To Start
Poetry And PrayersAdditional Info
Sample speeches and responses for a variety of special occasions are included in this book, along with appropriate Scripture verses. These samples reflect the ways we honor God in both celebration and meditation. Use them as a handle when you are asked to give a speech or a response. You will find speeches for Pastor Appreciation Day, Church Anniversary, Choir Anniversary or Appreciation Day, Usher Board Day, Women’s Day, Men’s Day, and more. Another section contains poetry and prayers for use in speeches or short devotionals.
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Welcome Speeches And More
$9.99Add to cartGeneral Welcome Speeches
Welcome For Church Anniversary
General Response Speeches
A Tribute
Pastor’s Anniversary Addresses
Usher Day Address
Installation Of Officers
Men’s Day Addresses
Women’s Day Address
Family Day Address
Sacrificial Love
Choir Day Address
The Five F’s Of Friendship
The Walk Of Faith
A Godly Woman
Nine Keys To God’s Resources
Stewardship
How To Know God
Two Blessings
A Plan Of Salvation
A Friend Loveth At All Times
God Will Provide
Redeeming Love
Borrowed
God’s Will For UsAdditional Info
WELCOME SPEECHES AND MORENow you have one resource that can help you plan for a variety of situations in your church. Author and bookseller Carole Cupples wrote this book in response to a need voiced by her own customers. A few of the occasions this book particularly addresses are welcoming guests to a program, honoring a pastor on an anniversary, and paying a memorial tribute. The speeches you find in this compilation reflect the ways we honor God in both celebration and meditation.
Not only do you find welcome speeches and responses, but also devotionals, tributes, installation services, skits, and poetry for special days in your church.
The author has been operating a Christian bookstore for sixteen years. During those years, many times customers have come in needing help with programs in their churches. As a result of her attempt and desire to meet those needs, she offers to you this book. Her prayer is that it will assist you in your ministry.
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Welcome Speeches And Responses For All Occasions
$9.99Add to cartSome General Words Of Welcome
A General Response
Welcome Speeches And Responses For Specific Days And Occasions
Pastor Anniversary/Appreciation
Choir Anniversary/Appreciation
Homecoming/Church Anniversary
Homecoming/Memorial Service
Children’s Day
Family Day
Mother’s Day Tribute To Motherhood
Father’s Day
Men’s Day
Women’s Day
Missions
Usher Board Anniversary/Appreciation
Graduate Recognition Day
Memorial Day
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
Poetry, Prayers, And ScriptureAdditional Info
: A great guide for persons asked to deliver welcome speeches or to respond to those speeches. Sample speeches and responses are provided for a variety of occasions, with appropriate Scripture verses. Another section gives poetry, prayers, and recitations. For general use, this resource is especially helpful in African-American churches.
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Broadman Ministers Manual
$16.99Add to cart9 Chapters
Additional Info
The Broadman Minister’s Manual is meant to be used as a companion to the Bible and the Hymnbook. It alone may be adequate for use in certain services, such as in some weddings and funerals, but is not meant to be a substitute which may be read from the Bible itself.The book is outline by sections so that the materials desire may be easily located. It’s purpose is to provide aid for ministers and others responsible for leading in worship, administering church ordinances, and for a general visitation ministry and counseling.
Baptist Church Manual (Revised)
$16.99Add to cart1. Nature Of A CHURCH
2. Officers Of A CHURCH
3. Doctrines Of A CHURCH
4. Ordinances Of A CHURCH
5. The Government Of A CHURCH
6. The Discipline Of A CHURCH
7. Duties Of A CHURCH
8. Business Meetings Of A CHURCH
9. Forms Of Minutes, Letters, Etc.
10. Marriage Ceremony
11. Province Of Associations And Councils
12. Baptist Declaration Of FAITH178 Pages
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A look at the nature, officers, doctrines, ordinances, government, discipline, and duties of a Baptist church organization. Includes business meetings, forms, a marriage ceremony, and province of associations and councils.
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Hiscox Standard Baptist Manual
$12.00Add to cartA favorite among countless thousands of Baptists, the Hiscox manual addresses church membership, officers, and Christian discipline; the nature of the church; ministry, ordinances, and worship; the church’s witness; and more.
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Church Members Handbook
$1.50Add to cartThis is a small book (1962) on church membership to place in the hands of members to help them know the meaning of their membership and understand the doctrines and polity of Baptists. Chapters include The Meaning of Church Membership, The Church covenant, Christian Growth, Baptist History, Baptist Doctrine, Baptists and Other Denominations, God’s Plan of Church Finance, and Baptist Churches at Work. Continue Reading Church Members Handbook
Pastors Manual
$16.99Add to cartThe role of pastor hasn’t changed very much over the years. Originally published in 1940, this reprinted classic is a testimony to just that! Packed with timeless wisdom, it features a variety of Scripture-based funeral, wedding, and communion services that are as appropriate today as they were 50 years ago Continue Reading Pastors Manual
