Biblical Guidance for More Powerful Preaching
David von Schlichten
Illuminated by the scriptures themselves, Words Fitly Spoken explores in-depth the nuances of the homiletic craft. From the proper use of hyperbole and imagery to methods for how to elaborate imaginatively on the scriptures, this is a comprehensive resource for pastors struggling with delivering effective sermons.

Based on Matthew's Gospel
CSS Publishing
A handy collection of over 50 crossword puzzles, word scrambles, and other creative word activities based on scripture. Formatted for easy duplication, each page of Bible Puzzler contains a brief summary of a familiar passage from the Gospel o...

A Monologue, Readers' Theater, and Scripts for Drama Ministry
Pam Speights
With this award-winning collection of scripts for drama, readers’ theater, and a monologue, teachers and drama coordinators will find exactly what they are looking for -- plays that touch the hearts of the congregation while also helping the partic...

Forming New Adult Christians Through Conversion And Baptism
Frank G. Honeycutt
The process described in this book will lead to church members who are more deeply committed and more firmly rooted in their faith. It brings together worship, Christian education and social outreach in a detailed program that is directed to the adul

For Use With The Common Lectionary, Series C
Norman A. Beck
This scripture reference resource provides the pastor, those who select music for the service, and others involved in assisting with the planning of worship with scholarly yet practical guidance. An overview of the tone and theme for each Sunday in t...

Creating an Amazing Kids' Club
Kathy DeGraw
Drawing from her own experience, Kathy DeGraw guides ministry leaders in every aspect of the creation of a kids' club — from assembling a ministry team to choosing snack ideas to creating fun activities, and so on.

A Christmas Play In Three Acts
Phyllis Futer
Four youths, rehearsing a church Christmas play, are perplexed about why everyone appears so busy at Christmas. Through a series of events, the youths learn, to their surprise, that the real meaning of Christmas is God’s gift of Jesus.

Highli...

A Guide for Strengthening the Church
Mary Harwell Sayler
What a Body! -- A Guide for Strengthening the Church provides everything the reader needs to conduct an intensive weekend retreat. This leader’s guide includes:
* Schedule
* Outlines for talks on specific subjects
* Meal pl...

New Lyrics For Traditional Hymns
Charles M. Mountain
In this volume Charles Mountain supplies at least one scripture paraphrase and/or ”theme hymn” to go along with existing hymn tunes for each Sunday and major festival in the Revised Common Lectionary for all three cycles.

The lyrics follow th...

A Christmas One-Act
Joann S. Dawson
It is Christmas Eve. All over town people are preparing for Christmas. Amid the hustle and bustle of the night a little church is open and prepared for any visitor. For some people on this night the scene at the little church’s altar will be a lifesa...