Using The Catechism In The 21st Century
James A. Lucas
"Every pastor, catechism teacher, and serious student of the catechism will want to have a copy of this valuable resource in his or her library.
This volume may serve as a ...
* sermon series for pastors
* devotional for members of the par"

Youth Meditations for Grades 5 Through 8
Sandra McLeod Humphrey
Being a "tween" — it can be a very awkward time in anyone's life. You're not a full-fledged teenager with cars, dates, and high school, but you're not a little child anymore, either. You can still feel pulls in both directions, wanting to be a child and have fun, yet wanting

A Survival Manual For Clergy Seeking Maturity In Ministry
David S. Belasic
Question: Why is a parish pastor like a penguin?

Answer:

Penguins have a way of looking dignified and ridiculous simultaneously.
Penguins are sensitive to heat.
Penguins have treacherous enemies.
Penguins are relatively

How Seven Christians Faced Death
L. James Harvey and Jackie Harvey
A fascinating ”up close and personal” look at the final days of seven terminally ill Christians, Seven For Heaven is a poignant yet uplifting volume that captures their feelings and experiences as they prepare for a new life in heaven.

Doris Wells Miller
So you've just been asked to put together your church's Christmas pageant -- are you feeling overwhelmed yet? Don't worry... Six Advent Plays For Children provides you with all the tools you need to make this ministry an enjoyable and f

20 Biblical Monologues
Jacqueline Sharer Robertson
Solidly rooted in the biblical story, gifted with creative imagination, and acutely aware of issues faced by people today, Pastor Jacqueline Sharer Robertson brings women of the Bible to life in ways that strengthen our relationships with God and

Four Services Celebrating Laity
Katherine Bailey Babb
”Help! It’s Laity Sunday! What shall we do?” That panicked call is a familiar one, particularly in small and midsize congregations, on those occasions when lay members ”take over” the service. It can be overwhelming for people who aren’t used

Another Look At The Parables Of Jesus
Ron Lavin
Ron Lavin writes, ”The parables of Jesus pop our preconceptions and misconceptions, upset our equilibrium, and yet comfort us. They are wake-up calls -- each one is like a bucket of cold water thrown in our face.” Indeed, the parables are some of the

And 30 More Children's Sermons
Marti Kramer Suddarth
"Children's time" -- a brief lesson specifically targeted for preschool and elementary age youngsters -- is an important part of the Sunday morning worship service in many churches today. But many of those who are called upon to provide these lessons feel too intimidated to write their

Sermons From Revelation For Lent And Easter
Bill Mosley
Bill Mosley believes the book of Revelation has had a bad rap -- while it has the reputation of being a gloomy diatribe about a terrible Day of Judgment and Wrath, it is actually full of action and praise of God. Paradise Restored is a