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Small Group 2014 Spring Catalog, Discipleship, Spiritual Growth, Living Well, Topical Studies, Women’s Studies Reading Groups, Marriage, Divorce / Parenting / Men’s Studies, Tragedy Recovery, Stewardship, Conversation Starters, Outreach & Missions, Biblical Studies, Youth Small Group

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TRUSTInfants are naturally dependent; instinctively looking up to their parents for all their needs. The trust they display is pure and absent of complication. In Matthew 18:3-4, in a lesson on trust, Jesus told his disciples that those who humble themselves and become like little children will be the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Expounding on this, Peter said each of us should, “like a newborn baby, desire the pure milk of the word. Nourished by it” so we will grow into salvation. From the gradual steps of the newly converted Christian to the con� dent strides of a seasoned disciple of Christ, growing into salvation is a process that begins with and is carried through by trust in God for all our needs. THIS SPRING, LET OUR SMALL-GROUP RESOURCES NUTURE YOU AND THOSE YOU LEAD—WHEREVER THEY ARE IN THEIR WALK WITH CHRIST—INTO A DEEPER, AUTHENTIC, TRUST-FILLED SPIRITUAL LIFE.

hand in hand

with God

For personalized help choosing the right resources for your group,

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800-251-8591, or Live Chat with a Curriculum Education Speciailst.

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Discipleship Churchwide / Discipleship Studies • 2–7Tools for following Christ & passing on the Good News to others.

Wesleyan / Wesleyan Churchwide Studies • 8–11Of particular interest to Methodists & those who wish to understand them better.

Women’s Studies • 12–18Studies that are especially appealing to women...written by women.

Reading Groups • 19A novel approach to Christian � ction.

Marriage Studies • 20Build a loving, powerful, lasting Christian life together.

Men’s Studies / Small Group Leadership • 21Faith encouragement for men & guiding strategies for leaders.

Spiritual Growth • 22–25Understanding how to becoming more Christ-like.

Living Well • 26

Eternal biblical principles as the framework for more authentic lives...& a better world.

Prayer & Practice • 27Developing habits & � nding inspiration to strengthen our daily walk with God.

Topical Studies • 28–31Relevant, horizon-expanding subjects examined through the lens of faith.

Recovery • 32Guiding the hurt, grieving, & hopeless through their journey of healing & peace.

Outreach / Missions • 33Reach others near & far with God’s message of love & hope.

Wesleyean Stewardship Churchwide Studies • 34Wesley’s timeless principles.

Stewardship Studies & Leadership Books • 35Giving...not just of our wealth, but in all aspects of our lives.

Conversation Starters • 36–37Don’t just get them talking—get them thinking and doing too.

Biblical Studies • 38–42From Genesis to Revelation, getting into the meat of God’s Word.

Youth Small Group Studies • 43–44Help point youth in the direction they naturally seek—lives of meaning & joy.

Believe Churchwide Study • inside back coverThink, act, and become more like Jesus as you live the story of the Bible.

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Discipleship Churchwide Study

newThe CallThe Life and Message SESSIONS

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of the Apostle Paul Adam Hamilton From the road to Damascus to the sun-drenched lands of modern-day Greece and Turkey to a Roman prison, go with Adam Hamilton as he follows the journeys of Paul in this six-week DVD study about Christianity’s greatest teacher and missionary. You’ll see exactly where some of the most dramatic events in the spread of Christianity took place, and through Hamilton’s insightful and colorful teaching style, you’ll likely gain a better understanding of Paul’s missionary travels than if you had covered the many miles in person.

The Call is a complete churchwide program with study components for adult, youth, and children’s ministries. In addition to the DVD, a Leader Guide featuring flexible format options is available to make the study meaningful for any size group.

Abingdon Press.

These items coming in May:

Participant Hardcover Book 9781630882624 $18.99; $12.34 Large Print Edition 9781630882648 $19.99; $12.99

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Author insights

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Paul is the most important � gure, after Jesus, in the Christian faith. Jesus is our central � gure, is our

Savior and our Lord but Paul is the one who interpreted Jesus. What is the meaning of Jesus death and resurrection? How does that affect our lives? He was the � rst Christian

theologian and then he took the Gospel out into the world.

SEE THE VIDEOCokesbury.com/AdamHamilton

OTHER STUDIES BY ADAM HAMILTON

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Leader Guide 9781630882655 $12.99; $8.44

DVD [CC]9781630882679 $39.99; $31.99

Youth Study Book 9781630882686 $9.99; $6.49

Children’s Leader Guide 9781630882709 $16.99; $11.04

These items coming in July:

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Discipleship Churchwide Study

NEWRenegade GospelThe Rebel Jesus SESSIONS

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Mike Slaughter

Who was Jesus, really? Wasn’t the central � gure to the Christian faith a man who denied all pre-conceived notions about what God should look like? Wouldn’t associating with him have meant joining a rebel movement? Doesn’t it still?

Renegade Gospel is a church study that challenges believers to come to terms with the real Jesus—the rebel Jesus. The six-session program is ideal for an all-church Lenten experience and provides leader guides and materials for adult small groups, including a DVD that features author Mike Slaughter. Materials delivering the same message are supplied for youth and children’s studies as well.

Abingdon Press.

SEE THE VIDEOCokesbury.com/MikeSlaughter

MORE FROM MIKE SLAUGHTERCokesbury.com/MikeSlaughter

Participant Book 9781426792793 $14.99; $9.74

Author insights

We have dumbed down what it means to be a disciple of Jesus

Christ. Instead of being disciples who demonstrate an undiluted

devotion to Jesus as Lord, we have domesticated and watered down

Jesus’ true identity. We have turned faith into easy believe-ism.

Leader Guide 9781426792816 $11.99; $7.79

DVD [CC]9781426792823 $39.99; $31.99

Youth Study Book 9781426792830 $9.99; $6.49

Children’s Leader Guide 9781426792854 $16.99; $11.04

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Author’s insights

Five Practices of Fruitful Living moves the discussion of Christian practice from the congregational level to the personal practices of discipleship. The fruitful, God-

related life develops with intentional and repeated attention to � ve

essential practices that are critical for our growth in Christ.

MORE IN THE SERIES

The Fruitful Living SeriesAdapted from SESSIONS

4Five Practices of Fruitful LivingRobert Schnase

Since the publication of Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations, the � ve practices have helped hundreds of congregations understand their mission, renew ministries, and stretch toward fruitfulness and excellence for the purpose of Christ. Now, each of the � ve practices has been broken out into � ve 4-week, small-group studies that provide an honest, practical, and winsome guide to the spiritual journey.

Abingdon Press.9781630889807 Complete Set of 5$49.95; $29.99

Also sold individually: Each, $9.99; $6.49 9781630882983 Receiving God’s Love 9781630883003 Loving God in Return9781630883027 Growing in Grace9781630883041 Loving and Serving Others9781630883065 The Grace of Giving

Also available:Five Practices of Fruitful Living Robert Schnase9781426708800 Participant Book $16.99; $11.049781426712180 Leader Guide $11.99; $7.799781426715945 Daily Readings: 40 Days of

Fruitful Living $12.99; $8.44

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Discipleship Studies

Dare to DreamCreating a God-Sized Mission Statement for Your Life SESSIONS

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Mike Slaughter

Dare to Dream is a startling and inspiring new program by popular author and pastor Mike Slaughter that draws on the Bible and a lifetime of ministry to help us discern God’s dream for us and learn to live it out, prayerfully and enthusiastically. Participants will learn how to develop a life mission statement that helps them fully commit to a God-directed lifestyle.

A DVD featuring six interviews with the author and a full leader guide are available for group study.

Abingdon Press.

SEE THE VIDEOCokesbury.com/mikeslaughter

Author insights

Let’s help the people in our churches de� ne their god-size

life mission statement, and then empower them to live out God’s

mission in the world.

Preview Pack Includes one of each of the following: Participant Book, adult study DVD (with access to downloadable Leader Guide), Youth DVD, Youth Edition, and Children’s Leader Guide. Also includes 5 Preview Books.9781426792731 $132.90; $84.99 Also available:9781426775772 Participant Book $16.99; $11.049781426775826 Youth DVD [CC] $39.99; $31.999781426775833 Preview Book $1.999781426775796 Leader Guide $11.99; $7.799781426775789 DVD [CC] $39.99; $31.999781426775802 Youth Edition $8.99; $5.849781426775819 Children’s Leader Guide $16.99; $11.04

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Youth DVDYouth Edition

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Discipleship Studies

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OTHER BOOKS BY TOM BERLINand Lovett Weems

Author’s insights

We’re all on a journey—as people, as churches—and that journey is our faith in God. Along the way we � nd these experiences that we look back on...we say to ourselves, that’s when

the journey really changed.

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9781426794568 Participant Book $9.99; $6.49

Also available:9781426794582 Leader Guide $8.99; $5.849781426794605 DVD [CC] $24.99; $19.99

6 Things We Should Know About GodA Six-Week Small Group Experience

9781426794681 Participant Book $9.99; $6.49

Also available:9781426794704 Leader Guide $8.99; $5.849781426794728 DVD [CC] $24.99; $19.99

6 Ways We Encounter GodA Six-Week Small Group Experience

A series of small-group Bible studiesfrom Tom Berlin This set of three six-session, small-group studies covers three relevant and intriguing themes. Each is designed to foster personal insight and compelling discussion—all leading back to the individual’s relationship with God. Abingdon Press.

6 Decisions That Will Change Your LifeA Six-Week Small Group ExperienceTom Berlin

This six-week study includes everything you need for an adult study group of any size, but most importantly, you’ll complete this study and make your choices knowing what Jesus has to say about each of these key spiritual decisions.

9781426794445 Participant Book $9.99; $6.49

Also available:9781426794469 Leader Guide $8.99; $5.849781426794483 DVD [CC] $24.99; $19.99

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Freedom in ChristA 13 Week DiscipleshipCourse for Every Christian SESSIONS

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Neil T. Anderson and Steve GossEquip Christians to become fruitful disciples who make a real impact in your community. This course facilitates important steps in every spiritual journey and is structured to guide participants from the � rst step of embracing belief in a living Christ, through resolution of personal and spiritual con� icts, and then on to maturity as a disciple. The course is � exible for use with any size group or most audiences—for those not yet committed to Christ to established Christians. The DVD set

contains footage of each lesson as taught by Steve Goss and offers a way to teach the course without having a leader prepare each lesson. Monarch Publishing.

9781854249395 Leader Guide with CD-ROM $39.99; $27.99 9780857215024 DVD Set $99.99; $79.99 9781854249401 Participant’s Workbook $6.99; $4.89 9781854249418 Participant’s Workbook 5-pack $29.99; $20.99

Invitations of JesusTrevor Hudson How do we respond to the

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invitations of Jesus? Trevor Hudson calls us to consider the invitations Jesus offers in � ve dimensions of life. In his gentle and intimate style, Trevor leads you to see where Christ is touching your life, calling you to deeper relationship with God, self, and neighbor. This six-week small group study includes a Leader’s Guide for small-group facilitation. Each one-hour session opens with a prayer, followed by reading the Word, re� ecting on the chapter invitation, and responding to the invitation. Upper Room.

9780835813129 Participant Book (includes Leader Guide) $10.99; $7.47

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Journey 101: Knowing, Loving, Serving God SeriesSteps to the Life God Intends Carol Cartmill, Jeff Kirby, and Michelle Kirby

How do we know, love, and serve God more deeply? Journey 101: Knowing, Loving, Serving God is a three-study basic faith course grounded in 15 core traits of a deeply committed Christian.

Each of the three separate, interactive six-week studies uses a group teaching format that combines video teaching with small-group table breakouts. For the church and leadership, the three studies are part of a complete course offering. However, the program is � exible enough for group members to take the three studies in any order. And no reading or homework is required of participants.

The 3-DVD Set includes 15- to 25-minute videos for each session. The Church Program Kit offers everything needed to lead the Journey 101 three-part basic faith course, including one each: the three Participant Guides, the three Leader Guides, the Daily Readings, the Preview Book, and the 3-DVD Set. Abingdon Press.

Each $12.99; $8.44 9781426765759 Knowing God Leader Guide 9781426765742 Knowing God Participant Guide9781426765834 Loving God Leader Guide9781426765858 Loving God Participant Guide9781426765841 Serving God Leader Guide9781426765865 Serving God Participant Guide

Also available:9781426766107 3-DVD Set [CC] $99.99; $79.999781426775741 Church Program Kit $169.99; $135.999781426766459 Daily Readings $9.99; $6.499781426769399 Preview Book $1.99

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NEWJesus Apprentice Doing What Jesus Did SESSIONS

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Jeff Kirby

Christian belief through Christian action—it’s like an apprentice who learns from a master carpenter not only by listening, but also by following the master’s example. Author Jeff Kirby brings his rich and challenging style of teaching to a powerful, four-session study that shows us how we aren’t truly following Jesus until we do as Jesus…until we become a Jesus apprentice. Participants learn how to sweep aside the clutter of daily life, getting to the heart of Jesus’ message and � nding the way to a renewed faith.

The study features a DVD, a Leader Guide, and � exible format options for use with any size group. The four-session DVD features Jeff Kirby guiding us through Jesus’ key teachings and activities. It is designed for small group use, in conjunction with the book.

Abingdon Press. Coming in February.

Participant Book 9781426787737 $14.99; $9.74Leader Guide 9781426787775 $12.99; $8.44DVD [CC]9781426787751 $39.99; $31.99

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Author insights

I want to be a Jesus apprentice. I want to be a disciple. Maybe you do too. But we can only become disciples by learning to share our

faith with con� dence.

OTHER STUDIES BY JEFF KIRBYwith Carol Cartmill & Michelle Kirby

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OTHER BOOKS BY JAMES HARNISH

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Wesleyan Studies

NEWA Disciple’s HeartGrowing in Love and Grace SESSIONS

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James A. Harnish with Justin LaRosa

We hear a lot about “spiritual journey” these days. But it’s more than just trendy wording. Although he didn’t use the phrase, that’s what John Wesley was really all about—taking steps and continually walking a path that transforms the heart and helps us grow into the likeness of Christ.

This study, designed for use in either small groups or as a churchwide experience, attempts to reclaim and, in a sense, reinterpret Wesley’s idea of “Christian perfection.” Participants learn how to develop a pattern of daily Scripture reading, prayer, and personal re� ection and guided questions help de� ne spiritual life goals and create strong church community bonds. The six-week class is supported with a Daily Workbook, Leader Guide, and free downloadable leader helps.

The leader kit includes the Participant Book (Daily Workbook), the Companion Reader (devotional), and a Leader Guide with online resources.

Abingdon Press. Coming in February.

Daily Workbook9781630882556 $12.99; $8.44

Notes from the � eld

Written and tested by Hyde Park UMC, Tampa, FL, and shared with congregations of a variety of sizes

and demographics, the study combines an engaging overview

of Wesleyan and United Methodist beliefs with traditional discipleship.

Companion Reader9781630882570 $9.99; $6.49

Leader Guide with Online Toolkit9781630882594 $25.99; $20.79

Leader Kit (includes � ash drive of toolkit material) 9781630882617 $39.99; $31.99

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James A. Harnish is the author of numerous books and Bible studies, including A Disciple’s Path, Strength for the Broken Places, Simple Rules for Money, and You Only Have to Die.

He is an acclaimed pastor and ordained elder in The United Methodist Church who has led congregations throughout Florida, most recently Hyde Park in Tampa where he served for twenty-two years. In 2014, after forty-two years of active ministry, he retired from full-time ministry.

about the author...

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praise for the study

For churches transforming their invitation to membership into an

opportunity for a discipleship journey. — Lovett H. Weems, Jr., author and

Distinguished Professor of Church Leadership and Director,

Lewis Center for Church Leadership, Wesley Theological Seminary.

excerpt from the video

I’m doing this study to try to connect directly with average folks, with

seekers, with people who are asking important questions and want to know

a Wesleyan way of living their life as Jesus’ disciple.

A Disciple’s PathDeepening Your Relationship with Christ and the Church

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James A. Harnish with Justin Larosa

A Disciple’s Path is an engaging approach to discipleship from a distinctly Wesleyan perspective. Whether used as an introduction for new members or a renewal course for existing members, the program guides individuals to take the next step in discipleship and become dynamic, engaged followers of Jesus Christ. The kit assists leaders in conducting a successful study or churchwide program and includes the Companion Reader (devotional), the Daily Workbook (Participant), the Leader Guide with CD, and samples of all the ancillary products.

Abingdon Press.

9781426743498 Daily Workbook $12.99; $8.44 9781426743504 Companion Reader $9.99; $6.49 9781426743481 Leader Guide with CD $25.99; $20.79 9781426777950 Kit $39.99; $31.99 843504029753 Wristband, Pack of 10 $12.99; $8.44 843504029760 Bookmarks, Pack of 25 $7.99; $5.19 843504030155 Window Cling, Pack of 25 $7.99; $5.19 843504029777 Key Tag, Pack of 30 $7.99; $5.19

The Wesleyan WayA Faith That MattersScott J. Jones SESSIONS

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In this exciting and inspiring new study, Scott J. Jones helps seekers and believers to envision and practice discipleship as a way of life. Presenting Christianity from a Wesleyan perspective, Jones invites participants into a deeper, more thoughtful, more active commitment to Christ by focusing on how, through discipleship with Jesus Christ, we become part of God’s work in transforming the world. Each week a different presenter of note shares their personal faith experience. Mini-videos conclude each week with an interview or ministry story from the presenter’s home church. Participants then read on their own from the student book and the Bible and then once a week the group comes together to explore what they’ve read and to view another video.

Abingdon Press. 9781426767562 Student Book $14.99; $9.74 9781426767579 Leader Guide $14.99; $9.74 9781426767586 DVD $39.99; $31.99

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Wesleyan/Churchwide Study

RevivalFaith as Wesley Lived It SESSIONS

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Adam Hamilton

If you’ve taken a class using Adam Hamilton’s The Journey or The Way, you know how his DVD sessions seem part travelogue—part history lesson—a lot Bible study. In Revival, he once again uses his captivating storytelling talent to take you on a six-week journey through England tracing the life of John Wesley. Wesley’s message and his faith continue to speak to 21st-century Christians, calling for a revival of our hearts and souls so that our world might be changed. His story is our story. It’s our heritage, it de� nes our faith, and it challenges us to rediscover our spiritual passion.

The Leader Guide includes everything needed to lead an adult group through Revival, with session plans and discussion questions as well as multiple format options. Components for children and youth make this a true churchwide study program. All video sessions are closed captioned and run approximately 10–15 minutes each.

Abingdon Press.

Leader Guide 9781426778834 $12.99; $8.44

DVD [CC]9781426776823 $39.99; $31.99

Participant Book 9781426778841 $14.99; $9.74Large Print Edition 9781630882945 $15.99; $10.39

Children’s Leader Guide 9781426788710 $16.99; $11.04

Youth Study Book 9781426788680 $9.99; $6.49

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OTHER STUDIES BY ADAM HAMILTON

Author insights

Today we � nd ourselves in a world much like Wesley’s—polarized, where

faith seems to falter, and the gap between rich and poor widens. Many of us have a faith in need of revival.

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Three Simple Rules for Christian Living A Six-Week Study for Adults

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Jeanne Torrence Finley & Rueben P. JobThis small-group study by Jeanne Torrence Finley is based on Rueben P. Job’s book Three Simple Rules: A Wesleyan Way of Living. Six sessions provide extended reflection for adults on three principles of Christian life: do no harm, do good, and stay in love with God. Each rule has a session to help you understand the rule and a session to help you explore ways to practice the rule.Abingdon Press.

843504002152 Christian Living Leader’s Guide DVD/CD $29.99; $23.99 9781426700255 Christian Living Student Book $7.99; $5.19

Also available from Rueben P. Job:Three Simple Rules: A Wesleyan Way of Living9780687649662 Hardcover Edition $6.99; $5.59(Also available in Spanish, Korean, French, and Portuguese editions.) 9781426702235 Large Print Edition $6.99; $5.599781426700422 Children’s Leader’s Guide: Following Jesus $16.99; $11.04 9781426700347 Youth Leader Guide: 24/7 (Josh Tinley) $8.99; $5.84 9781426700330 Youth Student Book: 24/7 $7.99; $5.19 9780687654741 DVD $29.99; $23.999780687646852 Bookmark (Pack of 25) $4.00

new9781501800511 Paperback Edition Case of 50 books $299.99; $199.99(Only available in case of 50; $3.98 per person)

praise for the book

Steve Harper goes to the very heart of faithfulness as he describes and

then calls upon all those who follow Wesley to live. It is lives of integrity

that are the result of following these marks. It is a way of living in God’s gracious presence that he

encourages for everyone and it is a way of living I choose for myself.

—Rueben P. Job

newFive Marks of a MethodistThe Fruit of a Living FaithSteve Harper

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Five marks confirm our identity as genuine and fruitful followers of Christ:

1. A Methodist Loves God2. A Methodist Rejoices in God3. A Methodist Gives Thanks4. A Methodist Prays Constantly5. A Methodist Loves Others

This brief book, suitable for sharing with others, provides a meditation on each of these characteristics. Prayerfully apply them to your journey with Jesus. If you are part of the worldwide Methodist or Wesleyan family, these five marks will grant a greater knowledge and appreciation for why and how you follow Jesus. If you are located in another part of the body of Christ, you can emerge with a solid foundation to keep your spiritual house standing strong. Christians marked by these five habits, when taken together, have character:

Includes questions for a five- or six-week study on Christian character.

Abingdon Press. Coming in March.

9781501800597 Hardcover Participant Book $8.99; $5.84

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wesley Bible StudiesThis series provides a thoughtful and powerful 13-week survey of key Scriptures, combining accessible commentary from contemporary teachers with integrated highlights from the hymns, life experiences, and complete writings of John and Charles Wesley. And for each week, creative and engaging questions likewise foster deeper fellowship and growth.Wesleyan Publishing House.

Participant Book, Each $8.99; $6.29 9780898278620 Matthew9780898278385 Mark9780898278460 John9780898278767 1 Timothy through Titus9780898278408 James9780898278484 1–2 Peter and Jude9780898278446 Isaiah9780898278545 Romans9780898278644 Galatians, Collossians & Philemon9780898278569 1–3 John 9780898278781 Revelation

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Women’s Studies

newSet ApartHoly Habits of Prophets and Kings SESSIONS

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Jessica LaGrone

Your furniture isn’t solid gold nor have you seen a fiery chariot, but you’re not unlike some of the kings and prophets in 1 and 2 Kings. Although they were set apart by God, they didn’t have all the answers. They struggled. They made big time mistakes. But they grew in their faith through spiritual practices even while carrying out God’s calling on earth.

This six-week study examines the holy habits of six kings and prophets who were set apart by their close walk with God. Each week you’ll study the story of one intriguing character, discuss God’s unique purpose for his life, and learn about his particular spiritual discipline. Then you’ll explore how that timeless spiritual practice can draw you closer to God, helping you fulfill God’s purpose for your life.

A Participant Book, Leader Guide, and DVD are offered as individual items or as part of the complete Leader Kit. The DVD contains six video segments featuring Jessica LaGrone’s teaching for use during the group sessions, plus a bonus introductory video (each approx. 25 min. long).

Abingdon Press. Coming in April.

namesakeWhen God Rewrites Your StoryJessica LaGrone SESSIONS

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Every name tells a story. Names in Scripture were often given to tell the story of a person’s identity, upbringing, or character. When God transforms lives, He often brings more than we bargained for: new identities, new journeys, even new names. Namesake explores the transformational power of God through the stories of biblical characters who met God and whose lives and names were changed forever. The DVD contains six video segments of 22–27 minutes each for use during the group sessions, plus a short introductory video (3–5 minutes). All video sessions are closed captioned. The Leader Kit contains one of each of the Leader Guide, Participant Book, DVD, and 5 Preview Books. Abingdon Press.

9781426761874 Participant Book $15.99; $10.399781426761881 Leader Guide $12.99; $8.44 9781426761898 DVD [CC] $39.99; $31.999781426763540 Preview Book $1.999781426778049 Leader Kit $74.99; $59.99

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Author insights

Being set apart is not something that means we see ourselves as better

than others. On the contrary, it is only God’s Spirit living in us that marks us

and makes us different from those around us, and it is our brokenness

and sinfulness that drive us to seek a new way, a new life in Christ.

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Broken and BlessedHow God Used One Imperfect Family to Change the World SESSIONS

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Jessica LaGroneThis six-week study traces the story of the Genesis family from Adam and Eve through the generations to Joseph, bringing blessing from brokenness. Through these stories of Genesis, New Testament teaching about family, and stories of contemporary families changed and used by God, this study shows us how God can use our own imperfect families to bring blessing in a hurting and broken world. The DVD provides six video segments featuring LaGrone teaching. The Leader Kit includes one each of the other listed components. Abingdon Press.

9781426778377 Participant Book $15.99; $10.399781426778384 Leader Guide $12.99; $8.44 9781426778391 DVD [CC] $49.99; $39.999781426778407 Preview Book $1.999781426778414 Leader Kit $79.99; $63.99

Jessica LaGrone is Dean of the Chapel at Asbury Theological Seminary and an acclaimed pastor, teacher, author, and speaker who enjoys leading retreats and events at churches throughout the United States. She is the author of Namesake: When God Rewrites Your Story, and Broken and Blessed: How God Changed the World Through One Imperfect Family.

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OTHER TITLESby Cindi WoodAnonymous

Discovering the SomebodyYou Are to God Cindi Wood

You’d think that if you got a mention in the Bible your name would be included too, right? As a woman, you know that who we are is often overlooked. Even in the Bible. But, although their names were not always recorded, biblical women were known and loved by God—just like we are. You’ll explore the stories of four of these anonymous women in this six-week, DVD-based study which is perfect for you and your girlfriends’ Bible study or any women’s small group. Each woman in your group will grow in her relationship with Christ and � nd her signi� cance in the heart of God. And the stories from everyday women will have you wondering if somebody overheard your last girl-to-girl phone call!

The DVD contains six video segments of approximately 25 minutes each for use during the group sessions. All video sessions are closed captioned. The Leader Kit includes one each of the other listed components.

Abingdon Press.

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There are times we’ve all felt overlooked, non-important, and

just plain ol’ trashed by the world around us! Here’s the good news. While the opinion of others may

drag you down, the God who created you has an entirely different

opinion of who you are. That’s because you are His Creation and

everything He created is good!SESSIONS

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”The Christ-Centered WomanFinding Balancein a World of Extremes SESSIONS

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Kimberly Dunnam Reisman Confronting the daily chaos of competing demands from a new perspective, Reisman asks not “How do I juggle my responsibilities?” but “How do I make choices that re� ect my relationship with Christ and his direction for my life?” Women will discover how being centered in the Savior can help us contemplate, sort, and prioritize our callings. The DVD provides six video segments featuring the author’s

dynamic teaching. The Leader Kit includes one each of the other listed components. Abingdon Press.

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Author insights

“”Together we’ll discover guidelines for living that can help us to overcome

fear, worry, and doubt as we surrender our lives to God and put our hope in him alone. Let’s dare to hope together in our faithful God.

This I Know for SureTaking God at His Word Babbie Mason SESSIONS

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Award-winning Gospel singer-songwriter and Bible teacher Babbie Mason challenges you to examine your relationship with God, believe God’s Word regardless of your feelings or circumstances, and take hold of some non-negotiable principles of the faith. The DVD provides six video segments featuring teaching and original music, all closed captioned. Leader Kit includes one each of the other listed components. Abingdon Press.

9781426772450 Participant Book $14.99; $9.749781426772467 Leader Guide $12.99; $8.44 9781426772474 DVD [CC] $49.99; $39.999781426772481 Preview Book $1.999781426775697 Leader Kit $79.99; $63.99

Also available from this author:Embraced by God9781426754418 Participant Book $14.99; $9.749781426754401 Leader Guide $12.99; $8.449781426754425 DVD [CC] $39.99; $31.999781426777943 Leader Kit $69.99; $55.999781426757747 Preview Book $1.99

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JeremiahDaring to Hope in an Unstable World SESSIONS

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Melissa Spoelstra

Women are experts when it comes to worry, fear, and doubt. Unsettled times in our world—our neighborhoods—certainly don’t help matters. Jeremiah also lived in an unstable time when he was called to share God’s message of mercy and love. His words are just as relevant to us as they were to the wayward people of his time. This six-week Bible study, designed speci� cally to address the challenges and circumstances of today’s woman, features a 22- to 28-minute DVD segment for each week’s class. All video sessions are closed captioned. The accompanying materials not only help you explore the meaning of Jeremiah’s message, they provide practical life applications you can use to start experiencing intentional living now!

The Leader Kit includes one each of the other listed components.

Abingdon Press.

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NEWEnough AlreadyWinning Your Ugly Struggle with BeautyBarbara L. RooseMost women know God loves them, but would God love them more if they lost ten pounds, got their hair to lay right, or � nally found a pair of jeans that looked good and let them breathe? All of the talk about inner beauty hasn’t kept us from staring into a mirror and taking an inventory that never quite measures up. Enough Already uplifts women and helps them recognize their God-given beauty—helps them see God’s handiwork and not their � aws. Each chapter has group discussion questions, personal journaling questions, and a “beauty mark” (a summary sentence describing the lesson). Abingdon Press. Coming in March.

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9781426789014 Participant, Paper $15.99; $10.39 9781501800023 Participant , Hardcover $24.99; $16.24

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NEW Sisters of ScriptureMentors in WomanhoodBillie Montgomery CookIn the spirit of the author’s best-selling The Real Deal, this new book from Billie Montgomery Cook ushers young women (ages 18–35) into a warm and welcoming relationship with the women of the Bible. How can this generation of women � nd mentors in their scriptural sisters— women such as Eve and Sarah, Vashti and Esther, Deborah and Huldah, Hannah and Mary? Features questions for re� ection and discussion with a contemporary mentor as well.Judson Press. Coming in April.

NEW Heart SistersBe the Friend You Want to HaveNatalie Chambers SnappHeart Sisters guides women through the process of having and being better friends. Real-life stories of success and failure help author Natalie Chambers Snapp illustrate how healthy boundaries, honesty, tact, sharing, and Christ-like agape love all play a part in being in and maintaining a circle of close con� dants. Snapp also deals with the inevitable challenges that face many relationships: con� ict; life changes like a new baby, move, or divorce; and when it is right to “break up” with your friend. Discussion questions, space to journal, photos, and interviews are included in each chapter. Abingdon Press. Coming in April.

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RestlessBecause You Were Made For More SESSIONS

8Jennie AllenRestless helps women identify the threads of their lives and how to weave them together for God’s purposes. Using the story of Joseph, this study explains how his suffering, gifts, and relationships � t into the greater story of God—and how our stories can do the same. Threads—a self-examination exercise, helps you see your own personal story and uncover the raw materials God has given you to use for his glory while on this planet. The kit contains a DVD, Study Guide, Leader’s Guide, and discussion card set. Thomas Nelson.

9780849947063 Participant Book $15.99; $11.19 9780849922367 Study Guide $10.99; $7.699780849922374 DVD $26.99; $18.899780849922831 Leader’s Guide $7.99; $5.599780849922350 Kit $59.99; $47.99

LemonadeWhen Life Gives You Lemons:Women’s Mini-Event KitLooking for something fresh and new for your spring event or tea? Lemonade is exactly what you need! With Lemonade, women will experience a two-hour faith-based gathering that’s � lled with zest. Women will enjoy getting to know one another as they share their life-changing stories and discover how God is shaping their lives. Use anytime or anywhere! The kit includes one Lemonade leader’s guide; a CD that contains reproducible items that can be printed to make the event professional and easy to execute, including name tags, invitations, and other promotional pieces; plus a 10-pack of participant booklets. Group Publishing.

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Garden GetawayWhere WomenWalk with God Do you long for a time of relaxation, spent with friends? A time to get away from the busyness of life and just walk with God? It’s time for a lovely, green, Garden Getaway retreat. This retreat kit can help you plan and host a top-notch, garden-themed retreat, focused on building friendships and studying God’s word. It’s

� exible and easy! Garden Getaway works for a single day or a whole weekend in any venue from private homes, or churches, to retreat centers, or resorts. You can offer your participants an Essentials Value Pack that includes a Participant’s Guide, a Blessings Keeper, and a Scripture Pendant—or offer an Extra Value Pack that also includes a Garden Getaway CD, pen, and tote bag. Group Publishing.

Everyday MattersBible Study Series Spiritual Practices for Everyday Life

This study is designed to help women examine and implement 24 spiritual practices to make their lives richer, fuller, and deeper. It can be used as a stand-alone Bible study guide for groups or individuals, or as a companion alongside the Everyday Matters Bible for Women. Participants work through eight chapters that include articles for re� ection, Scripture verses, and discussion questions for deeper thought. Each book also includes a Leader Guide.

Hendrickson Publishers.

from the preface

The holy habits that we call spiritual practices are all geared to position

us in a place where we can allow the Holy Spirit to work in us and through us....They take us to a place where we can become intimate with God.

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SESSIONS

6 Where Moms ConnectMom’s Ministry Curriculum One thing is for sure—all moms need to connect with other moms! This unique curriculum brings moms together and helps them connect through discussion, Bible study, and fun. A Year of Encouragement is this year’s theme, with content that will uplift moms, leaving them inspired and better prepared to handle the challenges of motherhood. Each kit includes: a Director Guide, a Leader Guide with content for 18 sessions (9 sessions are DVD-based), a media pack with the DVDs and a CD of reproducible publicity items, and one Participant Guide.

Group Publishing.

9781470704513 Kit $149.99; $119.99 9781470704537 Participant Guide $14.99; $10.49 Also available:Where Kids Connect Bible Lessons 9781470704544 Book (18 lessons/activities) $24.99; $19.24

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Lazarus AwakeningFinding Your Place in the Heart of God SESSIONS

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Joanna WeaverExperience a divine shift in how you view your relationship with God. You’ll encounter the story of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus in a fresh way as you open your heart to the truth that you are cherished—apart from anything you accomplish, apart from anything you bring. Just as he called Lazarus forth to new life, Jesus wants to free you to live fully in the light of his love, unhindered by fear, regret, or self-condemnation.

Waterbrook Press.

from the book

“No more grave clothes, no more tombs...

Love is calling your name.”

OTHER STUDIES BY JOANNA WEAVER

InscribedA Collection of Studies by Women

per study

SESSIONS

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InScribed is a collection of studies by women inspired by Proverbs 3:3— ”Stay focused; do not lose sight of mercy and truth; engrave them on a pendant, and hang it around your neck; meditate on them so they are written upon your heart” (The Voice). The InScribed Collection is for any woman with a passion for God, each title touching on subject matter unique to the needs and issues that women face every day. Thomas Nelson.

9780307730596 Participant Book $14.99; $10.49

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Having a Mary SpiritAllowing God to Change Us From the Inside Out SESSIONS

12Joanna WeaverYou long to serve God with grace and re� ect Christ in every word and action. Yet, you � nd yourself continually struggling to bring that vision to life in your daily walk. In this study, you will discover biblical insights and practical tools to partner with Christ, inviting him into the hidden places of your soul and giving him full permission to redeem and renovate. Drawing on the stories of biblical Marys and others whose experience with God transformed their lives, you can also launch toward lasting personal transformation—a soul-deep change that results in a complete makeover, from the inside out. Waterbrook Press.

9781400072477 Participant Book $14.99; $10.499780307731616 DVD & Study Guide $39.99; $27.999780307731623 Study Guide $12.99; $9.09

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Reading Groups

How is Christian � ction different from mainstream? It’s more than just an overlay of faith on the story. These novels offer hope: an understanding that no matter how bleak the world can be, God—and God’s people—will prevail. They show that light can always be found in the darkness.

Readers have responded with numerous heart-wrenching letters of how these books have encouraged them in ways non� ction could not; how the stories touched their hearts and helped them see beyond their current circumstances into a future designed by God. That’s what the best of Christian � ction does. Through the stories, readers see a way through the darkest trials into a place of hope for a better life . . . and a better world.

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through STORIES OF FAITHHOPE

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Marriage Studies

Love to StaySex, Grace, and CommitmentAdam Hamilton SESSIONS

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Falling in love is easy, but staying in love takes courage, hard work, and lots of grace. Examine what it takes to create and sustain healthy, meaningful romantic relationships across the course of a lifetime. In this study, Adam Hamilton draws upon the survey results and interviews of more than 5,000 couples and singles, as well as marriage therapists, plus the latest research in the field combined with the wisdom from the Bible. Hamilton explores how, with God’s help, we can make love last. Kit contains one Leader’s Guide, one DVD, and ten books. Abingdon Press.

From This Day ForwardFive Commitments to Fail-Proof Your Marriage SESSIONS

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Craig Groeschel and Amy Groeschel Is it possible to have a great marriage? Yes, but it is not likely if you treat marriage like everybody else does. This video-based study gives you five commitments to make in order to fail-proof your marriage. The decisions you make today will determine the marriage you will have tomorrow. In five sessions, you will discover five commitments: Seek God, Fight Fair, Have Fun, Stay Pure, and Never Give Up. If you make these commitments, you can have the marriage God wants you to experience. Kit includes Study Guide, DVD, and softcover book. Zondervan.

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9780310333845 Participant Book $15.99; $11.199780310697190 Study Guide $10.99; $7.699780310697213 Study Guide with DVD $36.99; $25.899780310697206 DVD $26.99; $18.899780310824305 Kit $53.99; $43.19

newI Choose You Today31 Choices to Make Love Last Deb DeArmondBuilt on an introductory anecdotal story, each chapter has an inspirational takeaway of not only what to do, but how to begin applying the principles immediately. Thought-provoking questions create talking points for couples to explore their own choices and experiences in each area and generate open dialogue of discovery. This is not a book of “shoulds,” but one of clearly identified choices that each individual can make to grow their marriage and align it with the word of God. Abingdon Press. Coming in January.

Growing Love in Christian MarriageJane P. Ives and S. Clifton Ives (Pastor’s Manual); Joan Hunt and Richard Hunt (Couple’s Manual)This resource is ideal for clergy to use during pre-wedding counseling sessions. The Pastor’s Manual includes guidelines for mentoring couples, while the Couple’s Manual will help couples learn more about themselves and their future spouse, and address potential problem areas before, rather than after, the wedding. This official United Methodist resource includes worksheets to be completed by each person, plus Scripture references about marriage and interactive exercises. Abingdon Press.

9781426757914 Pastor’s Manual $14.99; $9.749781426757907 Couple’s Manual 2-Pack $17.99; $11.69

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UnBreakableForging a Marriage ofContentment and Delight Charles Causey and Tony MiltenbergerA unique and powerful resource for couples who want to repair, strengthen, and shock-proof their marriages. The authors bring a remarkable combination of experience: both Miltenberger and Causey have served in the military, are actively involved as leaders in the church, and are married with young families of their own. Their approach has already helped hundreds of military couples who live in perhaps the most challenging marriage context today. Abingdon Press.

9781426784354 Participant Book $14.99; $9.74

never Fight Again...Guaranteed!Groundbreaking Practices for a Win-Win Marriage David HawkinsWhat do couples fight about most? Is it sex, money, children, in-laws, time management? The answer is: none of the above. Couples can get into power struggles over anything. It is not a specific subject, but the act of fighting, that drives us. We want what we don’t have and will fight to get it. And this drives a wedge between us and the ones we love. This study outlines a plan of action to make a paradigm shift that will take your relationship from one built on selfishness to one of sacrificial, godly love. Abingdon Press.

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author’s insights

“”I was quick to thank God after our victory over Tennessee. He’d always been faithful to me, and on one of the great days of my life, I wanted to be sure I remained faithful to Him. That, I believe, is what a man does.

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Small Group Leadership

NEW Leading Small Groups in the Way of JesusM. Scott BorenIs there any arena in the contemporary church more perplexing than small groups? Scott Boren has wrestled with these challenges for years, in the context of his own small-group ministries and in consultation with churches of every stripe. In this book he reminds us that any small group, no matter how it’s organized, is at its heart a collection of people each walking in the way of Jesus. That means we are going somewhere—together—and that means we have a reliable guide. InterVarsity Press. Coming in February.

The Making of A ManHow Men and Boys Honor God SESSIONS

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and Live with Integrity Tim Brown

What does it take to be a godly man? In this six-session video-based curriculum, NFL All-Pro and sports analyst Tim Brown teaches men the principles and priorities for leading a life that honors God. He addresses what is true manhood, how guys attain it, and how they should live with honor and integrity—two essential cornerstones for being godly men. Men of all ages will be challenged to measure their lives by a higher standard.

Each session contains a study outline:• Get Together• Get Thinking• Get Talking• Get Insight• Get Going

Thomas Nelson.

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NEW Teaching Biblical FaithLeading Small Group Bible StudiesJack L. SeymourReading and re� ecting on Scripture helps us connect experience, vocation, daily life, and faith. Teaching affects how people of faith view the world and make decisions for living. This book inspires conversation about the many ways the Bible can be taught, the purposes and outcomes of each approach, and how biblical wisdom shapes personal and corporate decision-making. Useful strategies for leading group Bible study help congregations respond faithfully to the biblical witness and cultivate a whole congregation approach to Bible study.Abingdon Press. Coming in May.

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Spiritual Growth

9780310881735 DVD Complete Collection $39.99; $31.99

NOOMA Complete Collection24 NOOMA Films Rob Bell NOOMA is a series of short � lms that explore our world from a perspective of Jesus. Wherever he went, whatever he did, Jesus started discussions about what matters

most, because for Jesus, God is always inviting us to open our eyes and

join in. Here, all 24 NOOMA � lms featuring New York Times best-selling author Rob Bell

are available in one 2-disc video package. NOOMA is an invitation to

search, question, and join the discussion. Zondervan.

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Love Does Discover a Secretly IncredibleLife in an Ordinary World SESSIONS

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Bob GoffIn this video-based, small-group study, you’ll discover the whimsy of New York Times bestselling author Bob Goff through a sometimes humorous, and thought-provoking lesson that makes faith in God simple and real. Light and fun, unique and profound, the lessons drawn from the author’s life and attitude just might inspire you to be secretly incredible too. Thomas Nelson Publishing.

Life with a Capital LEmbracing Your God-Given Humanity SESSIONS

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Matt HeardThe world doesn’t see Christians as freed people enjoying life, but as people imprisoned by frantically trying to do everything right. So, where’s the good news? This study explores the 10 big themes of gospel, unlike much of what we’ve heard before. God doesn’t call us to become more spiritual or more religious—he calls us to become more fully human. Multnomah Press.

The Grave RobberHow Jesus Can Make Your Impossible Possible SESSIONS

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Mark Batterson Do we believe that God still does miracles? Do we expect him to move in miraculous ways in our day-in and day-out lives? Discover the incredible power of the seven miraculous signs of Jesus found in the Gospel of John. This study shows how they were not simply something Jesus did in the past, but something he wants to do “now,” in the present. No matter how big the problem is, God is bigger still. Baker Books. Book

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Mark BattersonWhen did we start believing that God wants to send us to safe places to do easy things? Jesus didn’t die to keep us safe. He died to make us dangerous. The will of God is not an insurance plan; it’s a daring plan. It’s time to quit living as if the purpose of your life is to arrive safely at death. All In, a four-session video-based Bible study by New York Times bestselling author Mark Batterson—based on his book of the same name—challenges participants to resolutely follow God wherever they are led by

pointing out that if Jesus is not Lord of all, he is not Lord at all. The Curriculum Kit contains one copy each: Hardcover Book; DVD; Study Guide; Curriculum Instruction Guide; and Church Campaign Marketing Insert. Zondervan Publishing.

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If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat SESSIONS

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John OrtbergDeep within you lies the same faith and longing that sent Peter walking across the wind-swept Sea of Galilee toward Jesus. In what ways is the Lord telling you, as he did Peter, “Come”? This study invites you to consider the incredible potential that awaits you outside your comfort zone. Out on the risky waters of faith, Jesus is waiting to meet you in ways that will change you forever. Zondervan.

Soul KeepingCaring for the Most Important Part of You SESSIONS

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John Ortberg When is the last time you thought about the state of your soul? The health of your soul isn’t just a matter of saved or unsaved; it’s the hinge on which the rest of your life hangs. It’s the difference between satis� ed spirituality and a restless, dispassionate faith. This study will help you discover how your soul is the most important connection to God, and how to � nd your way out of the spiritual shallow-lands to true depth. Zondervan.

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Version of You John Ortberg

There is a me each of one of us wants to be—someone more kind and generous, patient, and loving. But there is a gap between the me I am, and the me I want to be. Discover how you can become the unique, fully alive person God intended you to be: in your your mind, your time, your relationships, and your experiences.

Zondervan.

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Jesus’ impact on our world is unlikely in light of the severe limitations of his earthly life; it is inescapable because of the range of impact; and it is doubled-edged because his followers have wreaked so much havoc, often in his name. He is history’s most familiar � gure, yet he is the man no one really knows. Essentially, he has taught humans about dignity, compassion, forgiveness, and hope.

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The God We Can KnowExploring the “I Am” Sayings of Jesus

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Rob FuquayExamine the “I am” sayings of Jesus found in the Gospel of John. Perfect for Lent, this series will help you find and form an answer to the most essential question in the Christian faith, “Who do you say I am?” The accompanying DVD, filmed on location in the Holy Land, allows you to travel with Rob Fuquay and actually see the places where Jesus stood while disclosing his true identity. Upper Room Books.

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Vanishing Grace Whatever Happened to the Good News? Philip YanceyResearch shows that favorable opinions of Christianity have plummeted drastically—and opinions of Evangelicals have taken even deeper dives. Yet while opinions about Christianity are dropping, interest in spirituality is rising. Why the disconnect? This study shows the desperate need our world has for grace, and how Christians can truly make the gospel good news again.Zondervan.

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9780310339328 Participant Book, Hardcover $22.99; $16.09 9780310825494 Study Guide $10.99; $7.699780310825500 DVD $26.99; $21.599780310825586 Study Guide & DVD $36.99; $25.89

We Make the Road by WalkingA Quest for Spiritual Formation, Reorientation, and Activation Brian D. McLaren These 52 (plus a few) weekly readings can each be read aloud in 10–12 minutes, and offer a simple collection of insightful reflections and transformative practices. Organized around the traditional church year, these readings give an overview of the whole Bible and guide an individual or a group of friends through a year of rich study, interactive learning, and personal growth. Included discussion questions are designed to challenge, stimulate, and encourage. Jericho Books.

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What on Earth Am I Here For?Six-Session Study on The Purpose Driven Life

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Rick Warren Warren invites you to embark on a journey of discovery. Throughout this six-session video-based study, you’ll discover the answer to life’s most fundamental question: “What on earth am I here for?” And here’s a clue to the answer: It’s not about you...you were created by God and for God, and until you understand that, life will never make sense. It is only in God that we discover our origin, our identity, our meaning, our purpose, our significance, and our destiny. Kit includes the DVD, Study Guide, and a copy of The Purpose Driven Life. Zondervan.

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The Trouble with the TruthBalancing Truth and GraceRob Renfroe SESSIONS

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The Trouble with the Truth explores the truth—why it’s in trouble, what the culture tells us about it, and why the church is so confused about it. In an engaging and compelling style, Rob Renfroe reminds us that the Christian life requires commitment to both truth and grace. We must learn to balance compassion for people and passion for truth, just as Jesus did. Readers will examine the essentials about truth and grace, understand the differences between a cultural worldview and a scriptural worldview, and discover how to be instruments of real influence and transformation in our time by following Jesus’s example. Abingdon Press.

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The Best YesMaking Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands Lysa TerKeurst Learn to find and play the role God wants most for you, not the ones you feel pressured into playing for the sake of others or even your sense of worth. Most of us spend a lot of our lives figuring out when to say yes and when to say no—how to manage our time, reduce stress, and do our best for our families. But we don’t find space for our souls until we learn to step past the yes and no of daily decisions and seek a third option: the best yes. How do we learn to say that best yes? Discover usable strategies for choosing wisely, day by decision-making day. NelsonWord. 9781400205851 Participant Book $15.99; $11.19 9781400205967 Study Guide $10.99; $7.699781400205943 DVD $26.99; $21.599780529108142 Book & DVD $36.99; $25.89

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GreaterDream Bigger. Start Smaller.Ignite God’s Vision for Your Life. Steven Furtick Draws on the biblical story of Elisha to empower you to stretch your limited resources and abilities in ways you never thought possible. Replace images of yourself that keep you stuck in the past. Make a significant impact with your life starting today, rather than putting it off. Tired of being ordinary? Then it’s time to dream bigger. Feeling overwhelmed about where to begin? It’s time to start smaller. It’s time to ignite God’s greater vision for your life. Multnomah Press.

Move OnWhen Mercy Meets Your Mess Vicki CourtneyLife is often messy. Often, our first instinct is to hide, deny, ignore, or run from our messes. This study helps readers come clean with their muddy messes, revealing the deeper issues they must face, including: Christian snobbery, struggles and broken dreams, past shame, legalism, the need for approval, idols, and fickle faith. NelsonWord.

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6 SimplifyTen Practices to Unclutter Your Soul Bill Hybels SESSIONS

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Exhausted. Overwhelmed. Overscheduled. Today’s velocity of life can consume and control us—until our breakneck pace begins to feel expected. That’s where the danger lies: When we spend our lives doing things that keep us busy but don’t really matter, we sacrifice the things that do. What if your life could be different? What if you could be certain you were living the life God called you to live--and building a legacy for those you love? Simplified living requires more than just cleaning out your closets. It requires uncluttering your soul. Tyndale House.

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Crash the ChatterboxHearing God’s Voice Above All Others

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Steven FurtickInside your head and heart is a chatterbox. Its lies are keeping you from realizing your God-given potential. But what can you do about them? This study focuses on four key areas in which negative thoughts are most debilitating: insecurity, fear, condemnation, and discouragement. Learn how to crash the chatterbox...and hear God’s voice above all others. Multnomah Press.

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Living Well

The Daniel Plan40 Days to a Healthier LifeRick Warren, Daniel Amen,

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and Mark HymanThis six-week preaching series and church campaign is an innovative approach to achieving a healthy lifestyle that is both transformational and sustainable because it is about abundant choices, not diet deprivation. Centered on five essentials that will guarantee your success: faith, food, fitness, focus, and friends. The Daniel Plan Church Campaign Kit is a great way to encourage everyone in your church toward a healthy lifestyle, to explore biblical principles for health, and to unite your congregation around a single purpose. It includes all of the materials needed for a six-week church campaign. Zondervan.

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newSpiritually StrongThe Ultimate 6-Week Guide to

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Building Your Body and SoulKristen Feola This six-week program can help you get in better shape spiritually and physically. It will teach you how to train yourself in godliness through the implementation of six disciplines—Bible study, prayer, fasting, healthy living, financial stewardship, and serving others. As you learn to submit to God in each of these areas of your life, you’ll discover the joy that accompanies self-discipline. Zondervan. Coming in January.

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Your Living CompassLiving Well in Thought, Word, and Deed

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Scott Stoner If Barbara Brown Taylor and Steven Covey ever wrote a book together, this might be the book! Your Living Compass is a church-based faith and wellness program designed for individuals and small groups. Readers engage in a 10-week, self-guided wellness retreat consisting of daily ten-minute readings, plus small, meaningful action steps designed for getting “your life, your relationships, and your work headed in a new direction,” according to the author. Morehouse Publishing. 9780819229403 Participant Book $18.00; $12.24

Made to CraveSatisfying Your DeepestDesire with God, Not Food SESSIONS

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Lysa TerKeurst Helps women understand how cravings for lasting spiritual satisfaction are often mistaken for cravings for food. We were made to crave. But God created us to crave more of him. Learn to stop beating yourself up over the numbers on the scale. Replace justifications that lead to diet failure with empowering go-to scripts that lead to victory. This book and Bible study can help women find the “want to” in making healthy lifestyle choices. Kit includes one of each: Getting Started Guide; DVD; Participant’s Guide; book; Action Plan DVD; Action Plan Participant’s Guide; devotional. Zondervan.

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ListenPraying in a Noisy WorldRueben P. Job We live in a world of noise. Everywhere we go, we hear sounds that compete for our minds and hearts. Listening to God requires a deliberate choice to shut out the chaos around us and focus our thoughts. Listen, by Rueben P. Job, is a 40-day experience created to offer help to those new to prayer, those with a daily prayer routine, and those whose lives seem too busy to pray. With a focus on listening prayer and prayer as a two-way conversation, the experience will assist individuals and groups in building and deepening a personal prayer practice and spiritual discernment. Abingdon Press.

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Three Prayers You’ll Want to PrayGeorge H. DonigianPrayer and praying takes a variety of forms, but in today’s secular world, many people aren’t sure what it is or how to do it. This study reintroduces three prayers in fresh ways: the Lord’s Prayer, the Serenity Prayer, and Dag Hammarskjold’s famous prayer from Markings—as gifts for those who are uncertain or unclear about prayer, and praying. An excellent starter book for those “belonging before believing.” A study guide is included. Morehouse Publishing.

Before AmenThe Power of a Simple PrayerMax Lucado

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We all pray...some. But wouldn’t we like to pray more? Better? Stronger? With more fire, faith, and fervency? Take a journey to the very heart of biblical prayer, one that offers hope for doubts and confidence even for prayer wimps. The Kit includes a DVD with four video sessions from Lucado; the Before Amen book; a Study Guide; online resources, promotional materials, and more. Thomas Nelson Publishing.

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Walking in the LightKnowing and Doing God’s WillSteve HarperWhile Christians are hungry to know God’s will, we often don’t know how to go about learning what that might be. This study guides you in praying and reading Scripture in ways that lead to knowing and doing God’s will. It employs the metaphor of walking in the light to frame a method of prayer and practice to inform the steps of this ongoing walk with God called discernment. Questions for reflection and discussion are included. Upper Room Books.

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6One Thousand GiftsA Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are

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Ann Voskamp New York Times best-selling author Ann Voskamp muses “How do you break the bondage of fear that has white-knuckle control on your life and instead embrace the everyday blessings that immerse you in Christ’s fullness? How can you live life with a heart overflowing with delight?” In this five-session small group Bible study, the author encourages participants to take on the life-changing discipline of journaling God’s gifts—to find the good in life in all circumstances. Zondervan.

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Jason Byassee; general editor, William H. Willimon Who is this God we worship? Most people assume they know what they mean when they use the word “God.” They mean a powerful old guy in the sky ready to obliterate us if we do wrong but basically benevolent, if a little senile. The Christian doctrine of the Trinity shows us God is vastly more interesting. God is actually � eshed among us in Jesus, poured out on us in the Holy Spirit’s intoxication of the church. God is three divine persons in perfect harmony and beauty—and God invites us into that unimaginable intimacy. We don’t know this God, but we should. Trinity uses Scripture, the Early Church tradition, and some modern theology to argue that God is weirder than we ever thought. God is a mystery whom we can’t understand but who can shape our misunderstanding to allow for faithful living and holy love of God and neighbor. Conversational in tone, this book is suitable for individual or group study.

Abingdon Press. Coming in May.9781630887865 $13.99; $9.09

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Frames: Season 1The Complete CollectionLife is getting complicated.

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9Everything seems like it’s moving at a faster pace. You have smaller chunks of time and more data coming at you than ever before. So, where can you turn for insight and livable wisdom? The Frames Collection is for anyone who wants a more faith-driven and ful� lling life. These studies give you the essential information and real-life application behind nine of today’s most crucial trends—all in less than one-quarter the length of most books. Each Frame study includes compelling research from Barna

Group, full-color infographics, thoughtful commentary and insights from experts, and provocative questions to help you and your book club, small group, or social media network have meaningful conversations. Zondervan.

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Making Sense of the BibleRediscovering the Power of Scripture Today Adam Hamilton

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Denominations from evangelical to mainline continue to experience divisions over universal social issues. The underlying debate isn’t about the particular social issue, but instead it is about the “authority of the Bible.” Making Sense of the Bible begins with foundational questions such as, How and when was the Bible written? Who decided which books made it into the Scriptures and why? How literally must

we read it? And, Is the Bible ever wrong? From there, Hamilton considers the key questions and hot button issues that continue to divide Christians and denominations alike. In approachable and inviting language he addresses these often misunderstood biblical themes leading readers to a deeper appreciation of the Bible and a desire to read it and live by its precepts. Kit includes � ve hardcover books, a Leader Guide, and DVD. Abingdon Press.

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MORE IN THE SERIES

Jason Byassee would make Augustine proud. He is the rare scholar-pastor

who takes this unfathomable mystery and makes it accessible without

losing its depth. This text should be used in every church.

—D. Stephen Long,Marquette University

PRAISE for the study

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CONVERGE Bible Studies is a series of topical studies based on the Common English Bible. Each title in the series consists of four studies on a common topic or theme. CONVERGE can be used by small groups, classes, or individuals. The topics and Scriptures come together to transform readers’ relationships with others, themselves, and God.

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Cries of the PoorGrace Biskie SESSIONS

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Proverbs 21:13 says, “Those who close their ears to the cries of the poor will themselves call out but receive no answer.” What does this mean for the average middle class Westerner who’s actually part of the wealthiest 1% of the world’s population? In Cries of the Poor, you’ll discover what the Bible has to say about poverty and how Christians can proclaim good news to the poor.

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FaithLinkConnecting Faith and Life FaithLink is current, ready-to-use Bible studies that connect faith to the news events and issues of today. It’s delivered online weekly...on demand. The work is already done for you. Instantly download each new, 6-page single FaithLink issue at Cokesbury.com/FaithLink for $9.49 or subscribe to automatically receive new issues weekly and save. To learn more, contact [email protected] or call 800-672-1789. Back issues are also available.

Each FaithLink issue contains four reproducible pages of background information and core Bible passages on the current topic, plus two pages of suggested group activities and discussion questions. Print only what you need. Great for small-group or Sunday school classroom settings. Cokesbury.

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new Reflect, Reclaim, RejoicePreserving the Gift of Black Sacred Music Safiyah Fosua, Cynthia A. Wilson, and Robert McMichael IIIFour centuries ago, Blacks enslaved in America created a music form that gave solace. This DVD documentary and companion small-group study traces the music’s history and invites readers to experience the ways it is kept alive. Part of the Africana Hymnal Project of The United Methodist Church. Upper Room Publishers. Coming in May.

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6Christians Risking All, Changing Everything C. K. RobertsonThis exciting new six-session DVD study invites small groups and individuals to explore the lives of six Christian “saints” who risked all for the sake of the gospel. Like Jesus, each of the featured leaders were change agents in their times. Each session concludes with three possible endings, one for adult study groups, one for individuals, and one for vestries and other gatherings of church leaders. Use one study guide per participant and one DVD for the individual or group, each sold separately. Morehouse Education Resources. Coming in January

Study Guide 9780881777093 $7.99; $5.43 DVD (Available now)9780881777468 $5.00Coming in February:new The Africana Hymnal: Black Sacred Music 150 songs, sheet music, accompaniment tracks, lyrics.9781426776441 USB Drive $299.99; $269.99

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newGreenFaithMobilizing God’s People to Save the Earth Fletcher HarperGod is calling us to live differently. The challenges we face are imminent. GreenFaith provides vision, inspiration, and practical tools to help you build your faith while inhabiting a creation that is at risk. With honesty and candor, Fletcher Harper shows that it takes belief and practice, science and faith to sustain us and our planet. The book gives concrete examples and tips that will help people of faith and worshiping communities engage in Earth care—in bold, life-giving ways. Each chapter has questions to guide personal study and group conversation. Abingdon Press. Coming in March.

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Study Guide9781606743003 $4.95DVD9781606742334 $39.95; $31.96

The Living GodA Guide for Study and DevotionAlister E. McGrathThis book, the second in the Heart of Christian Faith series, provides an exploration of how we can best understand God—using analogies, illustrations, and stories. This short, accessible guide also provides a pastoral and spiritual consideration of the difference that our belief in God makes to the way in which we think about ourselves and our world. Includes discussion questions. Westminster John Knox Press. 9780664239077 Participant Book $16.00; $11.20

Also available:The Spirit of GraceA Guide for Study and DevotionAlister E. McGrath 9780664239091 Participant Book $16.00; $11.20

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Practicing Christian PatienceEncouraging Community, Establishing PeaceJeffrey L. BullockPatience may be the least understood and least practiced of the Christian virtues—and yet patience may be the most important virtue to today’s church, the virtue that can underpin our most faithful longing. Building on a theological, biblical, and historical foundation, the author lays out a case for patience as a distinctly Christian practice that subverts the cycle of crisis and fear that shapes so much of our culture. Includes discussion questions. Morehouse Publishing.

9780819229083 Participant Book $14.00; $9.52

new Sages, Saints, & SeersA Breviary of Spiritual Masters Richard H. Schmidt; illustrated by Dean MosherExplore the variety of ways humans experience the holy through 150+ one-page biographies of notable masters from the world’s great spiritual traditions. Key historical figures vividly come to life with pertinent biographical details presented in a readable, conversational style by a well-respected figure in the Episcopal Church. Morehouse Publishing. Coming in May. 9780819229267 Paritcipant Book $18.00; $12.24

embracing ForgivenessBarbara Cawthorne Crafton on What It Is and What It Isn’t

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Barbara Cawthorne Crafton with Tim ScorerPopular speaker and author Barbara Crafton explores forgiveness in this newest addition to the Embracing study series. It features two components: a DVD with five 10–15 minute presentations, followed by a video of the guest lecturer interacting with a small group as they discuss the issues, and a Participant Workbook containing all the material needed by class participants and by the facilitator. Morehouse Education Resources.

9781606741986 Participant Workbook $12.95; $10.36 9781606742006 DVD $39.95; $31.95

Also available:embracing an Alternative OrthodoxyRichard Rohr on the Legacy of St. Francis9781606741405 Participant Workbook $12.95; $10.36846863020065 DVD $39.95; $31.96

ForgivenessFinding Peace Through Letting GoAdam Hamilton SESSIONS

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There is nothing more crippling than holding on to anger. Anger, more than any other emotion, has the power to consume all aspects of our lives, distort our sense of purpose, and destroy our relationship with God. In this passionate and life-changing study, best-selling author Adam Hamilton brings the same insight that he applied in the bestseller Why? Making Sense of God’s Will to the challenge of forgiveness. Hamilton argues that revelation comes when we realize that forgiveness is a gift we give ourselves rather than to someone else. He also

contends that only when we learn to forgive others and ourselves can we truly receive forgiveness from God. Abingdon Press.

9781426740442 Participant Book, Hardcover $14.99; $9.74 9781426756702 Leader Guide $11.99; $7.799781426756689 DVD with Leader Guide [CC] $39.99; $31.99

One way LoveInexhaustible Grace for An Exhausted World SESSIONS

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Tullian Tchividjian Our exhausted world needs a fresh encounter with God’s inexhaustible grace—God’s one-way love. Tullian Tchividjian shows that Christianity is not about good people getting better. Rather, it is good news for bad people coping with their failure to be good. Tchividjian calls the church to abandon our play-it-safe religion, and to embrace God’s unflinching grace. David C. Cook.

9780781406901 Participant Book $14.99; $10.499781434707987 DVD $24.99; $19.99

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Recovery

The Painting TableA Journal of Loss and JoyRoger HutchisonIn a format modeled after the Eucharist, the reader is invited to gather at The Painting Table to draw pictures, record memories, and celebrate living through the creation of something new. This is for anyone experiencing significant loss or change. It’s an accessible, simple, and beautiful book for those who may be grieving the death of a loved one, struggling in a relationship, or facing a major transition in their lives. Morehouse Publishing.

You’ll Get Through ThisHope and Help for Your Turbulent Times SESSIONS

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Max LucadoYou fear you won’t make it through. We all do. We fear that depression will never lift, the yelling will never stop, the pain will never leave. With the heart of a storyteller, and the joy of one who has seen what God can do, Lucado explores the story of Joseph and the truth of Genesis 50:20—what Satan intends for evil, God redeems for good. Kit contains Hardcover Book, DVD, Study Guide, and a Getting Started Guide. Thomas Nelson.

What Do We Tell the Children?Talking to Kids About Death and DyingJoseph M. PrimoOne out of seven children will lose a parent before they are 20. However, professional counselors, pastors, and others are often at a loss when dealing with a grieving child. The stakes are high: grieving children are high-risk for substance abuse, promiscuity, depression, isolation, and suicide. Rather than avoid all conversations on death or pretend like it never happened, normalizing grief and offering support requires us to be in tune with kids through dialogue as they grapple with questions of “how” and “why.” Ideal for pastors, counselors, or anyone who works with grieving children in a church setting. Abingdon Press.

9780819229052 Participant Book $10.00; $6.80

9780849948473 Hardcover Book $24.99; $17.499780849959981 Study Guide $10.99; $7.699780849959974 DVD $26.99; $21.599780849959660 Study Guide w/DVD $36.99; $25.899780849960048 Church Campaign Kit $59.99; $47.99 9781426760495 Participant Book $15.99; $10.39

Healing from Divorce28 Days of PrayerMary Lou ReddingThis sixth book in the 28 Days of Prayer series offers meditations that will lead you on a journey of healing. Whether you anticipate divorce, are in the midst of the process, or are living life after divorce, each meditation suggests a Bible reading and includes a story, along with a question or exercise for reflection. Upper Room Books.

9780835813150 Participant Book $10.00; $6.80

UnravelingHanging Onto Faith Through the End of a Christian MarriageElisabeth Klein CorcoranAfter extensive counseling, 12-step groups, and many tears and prayers, the author found her 18-year marriage ending in divorce. She was alone, drowning in a sea of emotions, and questioning how to navigate her way through the end of her marriage as a Christian. Now, she walks readers through the varied emotions of being newly single in this collection of vulnerable and hopeful essays. Abingdon Press.

9781426770272 Participant Book $15.99; $10.39

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Outreach/Missions

Walking With NehemiahYour Community Is Your CongregationJoseph W. Daniels Jr.Are the streets our sanctuary? Are our communities our congregation? Answered honestly, most churches would have to say, “no,” and yet even John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, is known for saying, “the world is our parish.” How do we turn our attention away from internal issues and opportunities and more toward those who aren’t members of our congregations? How can we make our events more compelling for those who aren’t part of our church? Walking with Nehemiah ponders these questions and helps us contemplate how we can create worship that reaches the people of our own communities. Abingdon Press.

Forge Guide for Missional Conversation SeriesScott NelsonThe mission of God has a church. So the church needs to be in sync with the mission of God. This is the guiding philosophy of the Forge Missions Training Network, which has helped church leaders and laypeople alike all over the world to reach their neighbors, their neighborhoods, and their communities with the gospel. In these guides you and your friends will be equipped to be missionaries where you are—which is why God has a church in the first place. InterVarsity Press.

Each $8.00; $5.609780830810444 Mission: Living for the Purposes of God9780830810475 Vision: Living Under the Promises of God9780830810468 Power: Living by the Spirit of God9780830810451 Culture: Living in the Places of God9780830810482 Community: Living as the People of God

NeW Helping Without HurtingIn Short-Term Missions

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Steve Corbett and Brian FikkertThis study is aimed at the preparation and debriefing of short-term missionaries. It takes the fully-formed ideas of When Helping Hurts and applies them to short-term missions with theory, application, examples, and reader interaction through questions and journaling. The Participant Guide features 6 free online, video-based sessions perfect for training, discussion, and application.Moody Publishers. Coming in October.

9780802412294 Leader’s Guide $14.99; $10.499780802409928 Participant’s Guide $12.99; $9.09

Also available:When Helping HurtsHow to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor . . . and YourselfSteve Corbett and Brian Fikkert9780802409980 Book $15.99; $11.199780802411563 Small-Group Experience $10.99; $7.69

9781426781933 Participant Book $16.99; $11.04

Being HopeUnited Methodists in Global Mission SESSIONS

4 A four-week, churchwide Sunday school study for adults, youth, and children that follows the 2014 theme of One Great Hour of Sharing—Be Hope. The study explores the biblical and Wesleyan foundations for our work as a denomination in the areas of disaster relief, health and development, both close to home and globally. It equips participants to become catalysts of change for their communities and involve younger generations. Strengthen your church’s missional heart and inspire your church’s partnership with UMCOR. Abingdon Press. Adult Study (Larry Beman)9781426782404 $9.99; $6.49Youth Study (Hank Hilliard)9781426782589 $9.99; $6.49 Children’s Study Leader Guide (Sally Hoelscher)9781426782626 $15.99; $10.39

Unbinding the Gospel, 2nd Ed. (Church Leaders) 9780827238084 $20.99; $12.59Unbinding Your Heart, 2nd Ed. (All Congregation) 9780827238053 $19.99; $11.99Unbinding Your Soul (Small-Group Study)9780827238091 $19.99; $11.99

Real Life evangelism SeriesMartha Grace Reese

SESSIONS

6+Sparkling with life, practicality, and spiritual depth, this series has been enthusiastically endorsed by leading experts and pastors for its life- and church-changing prayer and faith-sharing studies. Church leaders should first do the 8-session study Unbinding the Gospel for themselves. Then the whole congregation can do the 6-session study and devotional, Unbinding Your Heart. Unbinding Your Soul has a small-group facilitator guide. Each study includes a 40-day personal prayer journal. Chalice Press.

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NEWEarn. Save. Give.Wesley’s Simple Rules for Money SESSIONS

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James A. Harnish

John Wesley boils � scal responsibilities down to just three rules: Earn all you can. Save all you can. Give all you can. Sounds simple, right? Yes, but not easy, especially in today’s culture of consumerism. This 21st century translation of Wesley’s money management philosophy will give everyone in your congregation—children and teenagers as well as adults of any age—a new way to think about money, not only during your stewardship program, but for the rest of their lives.

Churchwide study guides, a leader guide, a DVD, and a Program Guide � ash drive are available for this four-week program.

Abingdon Press. Coming in May.

about the book

In this essential little book, pastor and author James A. Harnish presents

Wesley’s concepts and beliefs in plain, useful language, suitable

for individuals to grapple with and groups to discuss and act upon.

other studies by JAMES A. HARNISH

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Wesleyan Stewardship Churchwide Studies

DVD 9781630883973 $39.99; $31.99

Program Guide Flash Drive 9781630883980 $34.99; $27.99Program Guide Download 9781630883997 $34.99; $27.99

Youth Study (Ages 13–18)9781630884000 $9.99; $6.49

Children’s Leader Guide9781630884024 $16.99; $11.04

Participant Book. 9781630883928 $13.99; $9.09Large Print Edition. 9781630883942 $14.99; $9.74

Leader Guide. 9781630883959 $13.99; $9.09

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Stewardship Studies & Leadership Books

� rstputting GOD � rst in living and giving SESSIONS

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Mike Slaughter Slaughter guides participants through a four-week all-church stewardship program based on his popular book shiny gods. You’ll reassess priorities and create a culture and a lifestyle of faithful living and giving and make a meaningful contribution to the world. And, to help parents educate and model generosity for their kids, � rst includes components for children and youth. Abingdon Press.

Treasure A Four-Week Study on Faith and Money SESSIONS

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Jacob Armstrong

In this coordinated stewardship program, sermon series, and small group study, Jacob Armstrong uses the Sermon on the Mount to reexamine what our treasure is. How do we spend our time, energy, and money? If our hearts follow our treasure, as Jesus taught, then we’d better make sure they are aligned. Kit includes one each of the Daily Readings, the DVD, and the Program Guide Flash Drive. Abingdon Press.

9781426782114 Program Guide Flash Drive $34.99; $27.999781630880682 Program Guide Download $34.99; $27.999781426793417 Kit $79.97; $59.999781426781988 Daily Readings $9.99; $6.499781426782138 DVD [CC] $34.99; $27.99Also available as streaming video content at Cokesbury.com9781630884918 Session 1 $3.999781630884925 Session 2 $3.999781630884932 Session 3 $3.999781630884949 Session 4 $3.99

9781426762024 � rst Devotional $8.99; $5.849781426763632 � rst Youth Study Edition $8.99; $5.849781426763687 � rst Children’s Leader Guide $16.99; $11.04 � rst Program Guide Flash Drive with Booklet9781426765544 $29.99; $23.99 9781426761942 shiny gods Participant Book $14.99; $9.749781426762017 shiny gods DVD $39.99; $31.999781426761966 shiny gods Leader Guide $11.99; $7.799781426775734 Program Kit (includes one each

of items listed above) $99.99; $79.99

The Church Money ManualBest Practices for Finance and StewardshipJ. Clif ChristopherHere is the most up-to-date and easy-to-use handbook for churches seeking better ways to manage � nances. Brief and straightforward chapters each focus on a speci� c problem or issue. The book covers topics of day-to-day operation and the perennially critical themes related to church money management and stewardship. Abingdon Press.

Book 9781426796579 $16.99; $11.04

NEWPropelGood Stewardship, Greater GenerosityClayton L. SmithPropel offers solutions beyond the church’s walls to reach all areas of training and resources to support and sustain vital ministry, scholarship, education, and mission. Through creating a culture of generosity, Clayton Smith outlines detailed models to increase giving through various outlets including planned giving, vision casting, and capital campaigns.Abingdon Press. Coming in March.

Book 9781630883683 $14.99; $9.74

Fearless Church FundraisingThe Practical and Spiritual Approach to Stewardship Charles LaFondThis book can remove the terror from stewardship, helping leaders focus on deep spiritual conversion and a clear, compelling mission before they design pledge cards. In this part handbook, part workbook, part spiritual guidebook, a former monk and now popular consultant Charles LaFond combines road-tested strategies and sample campaign documents with a spiritual director’s sensitivity. Morehouse Publishing.

Book 9780819228635 $26.00; $17.68

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newLive a Story worth TellingA FaithWalkers GuideBill BlankschaenPoliticians, athletes, and writers talk of leaving a legacy. As people grow older they realize the importance of living a life that matters but don’t know where to begin. It begins with faith, and this powerful book serves as a field guide to take along on that journey. Blankschaen challenges readers to dare to live their own story and to make that story worth repeating. Every life is a journey, but if we choose it, that journey can be a grand adventure that lasts long after we are gone. Abingdon Press. Coming in May.

9781426786433 Paper $16.99; $11.049781501800085 Hardcover $24.99; $16.24

newCoffee, Tea, and Holy waterOne Woman’s Journey to Experience Christianity Around the GlobeAmanda Hudson“There are lessons to be learned from other countries that are not visible in our own culture,” writes Amanda Hudson in Coffee, Tea, and Holy Water. Take an armchair tour of Christianity in our world in this compelling book about the places we meet, what we share, and how we can learn to cross borders to discover that the steps to do so make all the difference.Abingdon Press. Coming in March.

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new Tattered and MendedThe Art of Healing the SoulCynthia Ruchti Glow-in-the-dark hope. That’s how author and broadcaster Cynthia Ruchti describes how God meets us in the depths of our despair with the promise of transformation. In her newest book she helps us realize that even wounds we fear are damaged beyond repair can be healed through Christ who takes our ragged edges and missing pieces and mends us into something both whole and beautiful. Abingdon Press. Coming in July.

9781426787690 Paper $15.99; $10.399781501800474 Hardcover $24.99; $16.24

new Think Like a 5 Year OldReclaim Your Wonder & Create Great ThingsLen Wilson“I’m not creative!” You hear people say that all the time. Maybe you’ve said it yourself. In Think Like a 5 Year Old, you’ll learn that in seeking God, creativity is the active ingredient of faith, and that you can jumpstart your faith, business, and personal life by simply reclaiming the creativity of a child. Abingdon Press. Coming in June.

9781426786419 Paper $16.99; $11.049781501800467 Hardcover $24.99; $16.24

new what every Christian needs to Know About PassoverWhat It Means and Why It MattersRabbi Evan MofficWhy should Passover, a Jewish holiday, matter to Christians? Because it mattered to Jesus. It was at a traditional, Jewish Passover meal after all, that our cherished ritual of Communion originated. And after learning about the spiritual heritage we share with Judaism, you may even be moved to integrate an authentic Jewish Passover Seder into your own preparation for Easter. Abingdon Press.Coming in February.

9781426791567 Paper $16.99; $11.049781501800009 Hardcover $24.99; $16.24

Faith in FoodChanging the World One Meal at at TimeSusie Weldon and Sue CampbellEating is a moral act: our choices of what, when, and how we eat have a huge impact on the earth, our fellow human beings, and other living creatures. This book presents a unique vision, combining essays, Scripture, storytelling, recipes, initiatives, and general wisdom in one beautifully produced book, all seeking to change our relationship with what we eat and how we obtain our food. Altogether this is a groundbreaking collaboration among Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism, Sikhism, and Hinduism, alongside secular organizations, to get people thinking, acting, and eating with a new consciousness. Bene Factum Publishing.

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new The Parables of PaulThe Master of the MetaphorJ. Ellsworth KalasPaul had his own compelling way of sharing Jesus’ message with others, through the use of the metaphor—a brief, imaginative word picture that shows the same truth as a longer story. From casting himself in the role of a slave, to presenting the Christian as a soldier or an actor, or even showing how we are vessels in the King’s house, Paul’s gallery of enriching, life-changing story pictures paints for us an indelible picture of the Christian faith. Abingdon Press. Coming in April.

9781630882532 Paper $15.99; $10.399781501800047 Hardcover $24.99; $16.24

new Awaken the Outlaw, Magician, and Hero InsideDisrupt Normalcy, Destroy Limitations, and Unlock Your FutureBen Stroup Who are you? A person who stirs things up, performs transformational acts, or rides in to save the day? Ben Stroup says as Christians we are all three. We find these characters in the Bible because each is present within us, and it is only when we discover the combination of these personas in our own stories that our gifts, abilities, notions, and hunches can lead us to a place of satisfaction and fulfillment. Discussion

questions throughout the book encourage individual or small group reflection. Abingdon Press. Coming in April. 9781426789571 Paper $16.99; $11.049781501800061 Hardcover $24.99; $16.24

Small VictoriesSpotting Improbable Moments of GraceAnne LamottAnne Lamott writes about faith, family, and community in essays that are both wise and irreverent. She offers a new message of hope, joy, and grace that celebrates the triumph of light over the darkness in our lives. Our victories over hardship and pain may seem small, she writes, but they change us—our perceptions, our perspectives, and our lives. Lamott writes of forgiveness, restoration, and transformation, how we can turn toward love even in the most hopeless situations. Profound and hilarious, honest and unexpected, the stories in Small Victories are proof that the human spirit is irrepressible. Riverhead.

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new Burning Bush 2.0How Pop Culture Replaced the ProphetPaul AsayBurning Bush 2.0 is a whimsical and sincere examination of the ways God communicates with us—sometimes subtly and secretly—through our media and entertainment streams. Asay examines how faith and God’s fingerprints mark movies and music, television and technology. Through word and picture, God still speaks to us through unsuspecting voices—in ways we’re best able to hear—even if we don’t fully comprehend it completely in the moment. Includes study guide. Abingdon Press. Coming in April.

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newLetters from the FarmA Simple Path for a Deeper Spiritual LifeBecca Stevens“All spiritual paths can be walked more gracefully by avoiding the pitfalls of disillusionment and not getting distracted by the bright lights of ego that have led countless priests far afield. Following simple road signs like courage, humility, forgiveness, compassion, and faithfulness that others have put at the crossroads for me has made the work possible and left me grateful. I want to pass along through these letters a tradition of a priesthood that is grounded in the idea that love heals and healing is the central-most sacrament of the church.” Morehouse Publishing. Coming in June.

9780819231758 Book $18.00; $12.24

The way of Tea and JusticeRescuing the World’s Favorite Beverage from Its Violent HistoryBecca StevensRev. Becca Stevens started the Thistle Stop Café to minister to and empower women survivors. But when she discovered a connection between cafe workers and tea laborers overseas, she embarked on a global mission called “Shared Trade” to increase the value of women survivors and producers across the globe. In this journey of triumph, Becca sets out to defy the odds and prove that love is the most powerful force for transformation on earth. Jericho Books.

9781455519026 Book $22.00; $15.40

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Biblical Studies

The Covenant experience will guide participants in a comprehensive, in-depth study of the whole Bible over 24 weeks in three 8-week modules. Unlike other studies, it emphasizes the biblical concept of covenant as a unifying pattern through all the books in the Old and New Testaments. It underscores the unique relationship that God chooses to have with us as God’s people. This relationship is grounded in the faithfulness of God’s love and on our ongoing commitment to stay in love with God while we share signs of that love with others.

Each session includes a thought-provoking video conversation between biblical scholars that serves as an impetus for further discussion and contemplation among the group members. These conversations, held around a handcrafted table, serve as a model for the kind of learning and sharing that is central to Covenant Bible Study; the belief that it is through conversation together—through community—that we can best discover the Bible’s transformative power.

Covenant represents a relationship—a living, breathing conversation. And we invite you to join it.Abingdon Press.

OVER 1100 CHURCHES aRE ExpERiEnCing a nEw COVEnantHere’s what people are saying about the power of in-depth Bible study that centers on our relationships with God, with each other and with the world:

“I’ve already seen…relationships across the typical dividing lines…I’ve also seen some cool inter-generational relationships. It’s connecting people who previously had no connection beyond Sunday morning service.” —Fuquay-Varina UMC, North Carolina “They (participants) see that there’s something amazing and fun happening as they’re learning about the Bible. It’s the transformation they’re seeing in their friends and they want to come figure out what is so interesting.” —Carson UMC, Carson, Iowa “It has encouraged people who haven’t been in Bible study in a long time...it’s brought people back...it’s been a welcomed change.” —Athens First UMC, Athens, Georgia

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Kit Broken into three 8-week modules, each dealing with a different aspect of what covenant means: Creating; Living; Trusting. Includes one Leader Guide, three Participant Guides, Covenant Meditations, and three DVDs with Implementation Guide.9781426772269 Kit $234.99

DVDs (Set of 3)Comes with eight pages of episode summaries and three DVDs, one for each module—Creating, Living and Trusting. Cohosts for the 24 sessions are Shane Stanford and Christine Chakoian.9781426786785 DVD Set $179.99

Leader GuideContains comprehensive and detailed direction for each meeting experience plus leader helps. 9781426772238 Book $24.99

Participant Guides (Set of 3)Includes a Creating, Living, and Trusting Participant Guide. Each guide shows what to read and offers space to interact personally with the daily Bible readings, the prayers, and the weekly covenant meditations. Order one per participant. 9781426772153 Participant Guide Set $49.99

Also available individually and in large-print editions:Regular Print Each $19.999781426772160 Creating Participant Guide9781426772177 Living Participant Guide9781426772184 Trusting Participant GuideLarge Print Each $22.999781630886257 Creating Participant Guide9781630886264 Living Participant Guide9781630886271 Trusting Participant Guide

MeditationsIn addition to the once-weekly meditation in the Participant Guides (on Day Six), a set of 66 additional Covenant Meditations is included in this book. 9781426772207 Book $9.99

For more information, contact your Cokesbury Community Resource Consultant or visit CovenantBibleStudy.com.

Additional videos, downloads, and applications are available on the website.

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Outside the Gate

SESSIONS

7A Study of the Letter to the HebrewsRoy I. SanoThe reference to “outside the gate” meant something very speci� c to Hebrew people and in this book for individuals or small groups, you’ll � nd out exactly what that was…as well as what it tells us about our current life as Christians. Each of the seven chapters included in the study are divided into three parts; one section focuses on the original meaning, another section talks about how it relates in today’s world, and the third section provides discussion questions and activities. Abingdon Press.

Participant Book9781426795411 $9.99; $6.49

NEW Word & Life SeriesDal Joon Won The Word & Life series guides Korean readers to study the Bible more deeply. Personal meditation and quiet time will be enhanced, and it will help readers change their lives by listening more closely and understanding God’s Word. With study guides included, this series is designed for both individuals and small group study. Cokesbury.

NEW The Bible in a Changing WorldChurch’s Teachings for a Changing World, Volume 2 SESSIONS

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Sarah Dylan Breuer Teacher and popular lectionary blogger Sarah Dylan Breuer introduces the story behind the Scriptures and invites readers to become engaged interpreters of God’s word. This book is rich with content, grounded in Episcopal tradition, and geared to both the classroom and daily life. Morehouse Publishing. Coming in March.

Participant Book; Each, $9.999781426797743 Exodus9781426797750 LeviticusComing in March.9781426797873 Genesis9781426797880 NumbersComing in June. 9781630885687 1 & 2 Samuel9781630885694 1 & 2 Kings

See Cokesbury.com for more titles in this series.

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Biblical Studies

Unusual Gospel for Unusual PeopleStudies from the Book of John Adam Thomas SESSIONS

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Learn the good news of Jesus from John’s unusual perspective and how he speaks to contemporary Christians, calling us to respond in our lives—leading to healing, new life, and mission. This series blends traditional Sunday school with modern, daily digital content (available via subscription—more information at Cokesbury.com), keeping readers connected throughout the week. Participants immerse themselves in the Good News. Flexible format—each title is 4 sessions; buy two titles for 8 sessions; all three titles for 12 sessions. Abingdon Press.

9781426774027 Unusual Healings Leader Guide $9.999781426776007 Unusual Healings Personal Re� ection Guide $7.99 9781426776014 Unusual Healings DVD $19.99; $15.999781426784620 Unusual Questions Leader Guide $9.999781426784613 Unusual Questions Personal Re� ection Guide $7.999781426784637 Unusual Questions DVD $19.99; $15.999781426784668 Unusual Names Leader Guide $9.999781426784651 Unusual Names Personal Re� ection Guide $7.999781426784675 Unusual Names DVD $19.99; $15.99

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Psalms for Everyone, Part 2: Psalms 73–150 Old Testament for EveryoneJohn GoldingayIn the 17-volume Old Testament for Everyone series, scholar John Goldingay addresses Scripture from Genesis to Malachi so that even the most challenging passages are explained simply and concisely. The series is perfect for daily devotions, group study, or personal visits with the Bible. This volume explores Psalms 73–150. The psalms, Goldingay says, show us four ways to speak to God: in words of

praise, thanksgiving, trust, and supplication. He provides brief commentary on each psalm and shows how each one can be relevant to contemporary life. Westminster John Knox Press.

9780664233846 Psalms, Part 2 $16.00; $11.20

Table TalkBible Stories You Should KnowCarl FrazierThese six-week programs bring all ages together for dinner, fellowship, study, and conversation about key Bible stories. Vol. 1: Creation, The Fall, The Flood, Father Abraham, Ten Words, and The Great Commandment. Vol. 2: Beatitudes, The Least of These, Great Commission, The Last Supper, Cruci� xion, and Resurrection. Kits include Pastor’s Program Guide with CD-ROM (not sold individually), Teen Talk Youth Leader Guide, Small Talk Leader Guide (for children), Devotional

Book, and one pack of Table Toppers. Abingdon Press.

VOLUME 1 VOLUME 2Pastor’s Program Kit 9781426775987 9781426775994 $79.99; $63.99Teen Talk Leader Guide 9781426758041 9781426766442 $14.99; $9.74Small Talk Leader Guide 9781426758065 9781426766435 $14.99; $9.74Devotions 9781426758003 9781426766411 $8.99; $5.84

Also available:Table Toppers, 5 Sets of 6 9781426778001 9781426778018 $19.99; $12.99

The Bible and Your Work Study SeriesTheology of Work ProjectThe Theology of Work Project is a group of renowned thinkers, academics, and business leaders who help people explore the Christian perspective on work. Each 8-week study delves into what the Bible says about faith and work. Chapters include three 30-minute practical lessons, complete with Scripture references and thought-provoking questions, perfectly suited to a workplace lunch-hour study group, a church group of workers interested in living out their faith Monday through Friday, or as a personal pre-work devotion. Hendrickson Publishers.

The Wiersbe Bible Study SeriesAccessible Thought, Reliable Teaching.Warren W. WiersbeThe Wiersbe Bible Study Series delivers practical, in-depth guides to selected books of the Bible. Featuring insights from Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe’s popular “Be” series, each 8-week study is designed for small groups and includes engaging questions and practical applications that will help you connect God’s Word with your life.David C. Cook Publishing.

NEW RomansConversations with Scripture Series SESSIONS

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Jay Sidebotham It has been said that we are called not only to read Scripture but to let Scripture read us. In that spirit, this book will guide readers into conversation with Paul’s letter to the Romans. The author will help us listen to what that letter said to the people to whom it was written and to hear what it says to us today. Readers will bring their own re� ections, personal concerns, and questions to the table as we let this letter challenge us with meaning—letting it read the reader. Morehouse Publishing. Coming in March. Participant Book; Each, $9.95; $6.97

9781619705142 Genesis 1–119781619705159 Luke9781619705166 Philippians9781619705173 James9781619705241 Proverbs

9780781408479 Exodus $8.99; $6.29 9781434706935 Numbers $9.99; $6.999781434705051 1 Samuel $8.99; $6.299781434706942 Judges $9.99; $6.999780781408486 Luke 1–13 $8.99; $6.29 9780781410373 Luke 14–24 $9.99; $6.999780781410366 1 & 2 Thessalonians $9.99; $6.999781434705044 2 Peter, 2 & 3 John, Jude $8.99; $6.29

Participant Book9780819229915 $18.00; $12.24

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9781426774027 Unusual Healings Leader Guide $9.999781426776007 Unusual Healings Personal Re� ection Guide $7.99 9781426776014 Unusual Healings DVD $19.99; $15.999781426784620 Unusual Questions Leader Guide $9.999781426784613 Unusual Questions Personal Re� ection Guide $7.999781426784637 Unusual Questions DVD $19.99; $15.999781426784668 Unusual Names Leader Guide $9.999781426784651 Unusual Names Personal Re� ection Guide $7.999781426784675 Unusual Names DVD $19.99; $15.99

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Biblical Studies

Disciple Short-Term Bible Studies For busy people who are unable to commit to longer studies. Focusing on

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smaller Bible sections, or single books of the Bible, enables you to offer participation in these courses with the same scholarship as the major Disciple foundational studies. Reach more church members with transformational experiences of Disciple. Uses the same activities: independent reading, weekly small groups, and video presentations by scholars. Abingdon Press.

Genesis to Revelation SeriesThe 24 volumes in this

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study series offer a comprehensive verse-by-verse, book-by-book exploration of the Bible using the NIV Bible translation and a three-dimensional approach that guides students to ask the questions: What does the Bible say? What does this passage mean? What were ancient customs, locations of places, and the meanings of words? How does the Scripture relate to my life? Abingdon Press.

Journey Through the Bible SeriesUses the NRSV to study the Bible

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book by book. Each volume lifts up the Bible’s most significant stories, themes, events and people, describing the historical and cultural setting. Includes the original language and what the passage meant for its first readers, and gives insight into possible life applications for individuals, congregations, and communities. Maps out a daily personal Journey Plan for those interested in reading the whole Bible, verse by verse. Cokesbury.

Genesis to Revelation Teacher Books9780687072590 Volume 1 | Genesis - Esther $24.99 9780687072392 Volume 2 | Job - The Minor Prophets $24.999780687072286 Volume 3 | Matthew - Acts $18.999780687072484 Volume 4 | Romans - Revelation $18.99

Invitation to... Planning Kits Each $52.999780687055067 Old Testament9780687054961 New Testament9780687495320 Genesis9780687650613 Psalms9780687642670 John 9780687496396 Romans

Leader Guides Each $15.999780687493906 Old Testament9780687054985 New Testament9780687494842 Genesis9780687650910 Psalms9780687642779 John9780687496594 Romans

DVDs Each $39.999780687497218 Old Testament9780687055975 New Testament9780687495221 Genesis9780687650811 Psalms9780687642977 John9780687496693 Romans

Participant Book Each $13.999780687495900 Old Testament9780687055081 New Testament9780687494927 Genesis9780687650712 Psalms9780687642571 John9780687496495 Romans

Student Books Each $11.999780687007417 Genesis9780687062164 Exodus and Leviticus9780687062171 Numbers and Deuteronomy9780687062188 Joshua, Judges, and Ruth9780687062263 1 and 2 Samuel9780687062287 1 and 2 Kings, 1 and 2 Chronicles9780687062294 Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther9780687062102 Job9780687062119 Psalms 9780687062126 Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs9780687062133 Isaiah9780687062140 Jeremiah and Lamentations9780687062157 Ezekiel and Daniel9780687062225 The Minor Prophets

9780687062232 Matthew9780687062249 Mark9780687062256 Luke 9780687062317 John 9780687062324 Acts 9780687062331 Romans9780687062348 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians9780687062355 Philippians, Colossians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon9780687062362 Hebrews, James, 1 and 2 Peter, 1, 2, 3, John and Jude9780687062379 Revelation

Student Books Each $11.999781426790836 Vol 1, Genesis9781426773044 Vol 2, Exodus– Deuteronomy9781426779688 Vol 3, Joshua–Ruth9781426757891 Vol 4, 1 Samuel–2 Samuel9781426790416 Vol 5, 1 Kings–Esther9781426756849 Vol 6, Job–Song of Solomon9781426770241 Vol 7, Isaiah– Lamentations9781426774034 Vol 8, Ezekiel–Malachi9781426771033 Vol 9, Matthew9781426789526 Vol 10, Mark9781426790485 Vol 11, Luke9781426769689 Vol 12, John9781426790829 Vol 13, Acts of the Apostles9781426780165 Vol 14, Romans– Philippians9781426761904 Vol 15, Colossians–Jude9781426763960 Vol 16, Revelation

Leader’s Guides Each $11.999781426758133 Vol 1, Genesis507704 Vol 2, Exodus– Deuteronomy9781426780653 Vol 3, Joshua–Ruth507729 Vol 4, 1 Samuel–2 Samuel 9781426710308 Vol 5, 1 Kings–Esther9781426710872 Vol 6, Job–Song of Solomon9781426753466 Vol 7, Isaiah– Lamentations9781426710896 Vol 8, Ezekiel–Malachi 9781426789236 Vol 9, Matthew9781426714979 Vol 10, Mark 9781426710865 Vol 11, Luke9781426710902 Vol 12, John 9781426710292 Vol 13, Acts of the Apostles9781426758294 Vol 14, Romans– Philippians9781426710285 Vol 15, Colossians–Jude9781426710889 Vol 16, Revelation

9781426716355 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles9781426716362 Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther9781426716294 Psalms9781426716317 Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon9781426716300 Job 9781426716379 Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations9781426716393 Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah9781426716386 Ezekiel, Daniel9781426716409 Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi9781426742972 Apocrypha 9781426709166 Mark9781426709821 Matthew 9781426709838 Luke 9781426709845 John

Immersion Bible SeriesInspired by a fresh translation—the Common English Bible (CEB)—Immersion stands firmly on Scripture and helps you explore the emotional, spiritual, and intellectual needs of your personal faith. Whether you are using the CEB or another translation, Immersion will offer new insights into God’s Word, your own life, and your life with God. Abingdon Press.

Also available:Old Testament Set 9781426766671 $69.99New Testament Set 9781426766664 $69.99Complete 27-Volume Set 9781426767722 $129.99

Each $10.99; $7.149781426716232 Genesis9781426716324 Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers9781426716331 Deuteronomy9781426716348 Joshua, Judges, Ruth

9781426709852 Acts 9781426709869 Romans 9781426709876 1 & 2 Corinthians9781426710841 Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians9781426710858 Colossians, 1 & 2 Thessalonians,9781426709906 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon9781426709890 Hebrews9781426709883 James, 1 & 2 Peter, 1, 2 & 3 John, Jude9781426709920 Revelation

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newBringing narnia HomeLessons from the Other Side of the WardrobeDevin BrownOn the other side of the wardrobe, C. S. Lewis took us to a land of giants, dwarfs, white witches and, of course, a lion. His delightful stories of high adventure are the framework around which Lewis wove lessons of lion-sized relevance for Christians and non-Christians alike. Bringing Narnia Home, by noted Lewis scholar Devin Brown, is a wise and whimsical look at the important values taught in the Narnia series. It’s the perfect book for the Narnian in each of us, and a great choice for book groups, church groups, and high school studies. Abingdon Press. Coming in April.

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Youth Small Group Studies

10 Minute Moments SeriesBetween packed schedules and the daunting weight of the average Bible, students need a simple, organized way to deepen their relationship with God on a daily basis. Each edition works like a daily journal with 31 relevant devotionals that only take about 10 minutes to complete. Students will read a Bible passage, get some questions to chew on, some suggestions to help them pray, and then space to reflect. It’s easy to read and easy to stick with. Group Publishing.

Each $6.99; $4.89 9781470710293 Seeking Justice (Brian Cress) 9780764463518 Parables (Scott Firestone)9780764462313 God’s Story (Kurt Johnston)9780764462818 Plugged In (Doug Fields)

Each $29.99; $23.099780764475450 Three Big Questions9780764475467 Powerful Words9780764475474 Hope in a Hopeless World9780764475481 Living, Loving, Leading (13 sessions)

Grapple Jr. High SeriesTackling Tough Questions About God, Others, and Me

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Wherever your students are in their spiritual journey, they all have inquisitive minds and a need for Christ-centered biblical depth. Grapple will help them examine tough topics in meaningful ways so they understand and own their faith. Each week, they engage with memorable Bible passages and characters, grapple with issues that surface, and discover a path that leads them straight to Jesus. Each volume includes a CD and DVD. Group Publishing.

9780764475498 Smart Decisions9780764475504 Finding God’s Best9780764475511 Get Yourself Committed9780764475528 Help Is on the Way

Table Talk: Teen TalkBible Stories You Should KnowCarl Frazier

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The stories presented in this teen version of the churchwide study include in Volume 1: Creation, The Fall, The Flood, Father Abraham, Ten Words, and The Great Commandment. Volume 2 topics include: The Beatitudes, The Least of These, The Great Commission, The Last Supper, Crucifixion, and Resurrection. Abingdon Press.

Leader Guide Each $14.99; $9.749781426758041 Volume 19781426766442 Volume 2

The Power of YouthRodger Nishioka on Being Visionaries and Prophets SESSIONS

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Rodger Nishioka with Bronwyn SkovThis video program for teens focuses on what it means for youth to be visionaries and prophets in today’s teen culture. At times challenging, often amusing, and always relevant, these presentations challenge your own group to “keep the discussion going” using the included CD-ROM with study materials (session plans, activity handouts, prayer/Scripture handouts, plus a number of supplemental materials—all as printable PDFs). Morehouse Education Resources.

DVD & CD-ROM 846863019137 $39.95; $31.96

Book 9781426791628 $12.99; $8.44

How we Got Our BibleYouth Edition Ralph Earle; adapted for SESSIONS

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youth by Mike Wonch How did we get our Bible? This study introduces youth to the many aspects of development, including the issues of canonization, biblical transmission, archaeological discoveries, translation, and modern textual criticism. Kit includes a DVD, an extensive Leader’s Guide, and student handouts. Beacon Hill Press.

Group Kit 9780834151338 $49.99; $39.99Student Book 9780834151246 $10.99; $7.69

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of the Apostle Paul Adam HamiltonFrom the road to Damascus to the sun-drenched lands of modern-day Greece and Turkey to a Roman prison, go with Adam Hamilton as he follows the journeys of Paul in this six-week DVD study about Christianity’s greatest teacher and missionary. The Call is a complete churchwide program with study components for adult, youth, and children ministries and can be tailored for any size group. Everything needed to conduct a six-session study of Paul’s travels and teachings

geared to youth ages 13-18, including current examples. Can be used with the adult-level DVD. Abingdon Press. Coming in July.

Youth Small Group Studies

ConnectExpanding the Boundaries of Worship The Jordan Howerton BandWorship is a foundational component in most youth ministries. But what if you could challenge teenagers to think differently about worship? What if you could push the boundaries of their de� nition of what it means to worship God? This video-based, conversation-driven series will help teenagers

discover how true worship is about loving God and loving others, trusting God in the middle of tough circumstances, and following God daily, faithfully, and passionately. Group Publishing.

9781470713515 DVD with Video & Reproducibles $29.99; $20.99

See-Through LifeHelping Teenagers Get Real, Get Honest, Get Accountable Craig Gross with Rachel CeballosToday’s teenagers face so many temptations, so many opportunities, so many possible ways to follow the road to future success and just as many possible ways to derail those plans by messing up. Youth ministries can make a difference in leading young people toward a lifestyle of accountability, which opens the

door to experiencing life with the knowledge that someone is backing you up, no matter what. Group Publishing.

9781470712488 DVD with Video & Reproducibles $29.99; $20.999781470712471 Guys Student Book (with Adam Palmer) $6.99; $4.899781470712464 Girls Student Book $6.99; $4.89

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Revival: Youth StudyFaith as Wesley Lived ItAdam Hamilton SESSIONS

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Once again, Adam Hamilton uses his captivating, storytelling talent to take you on a 6-week DVD journey through England tracing the life of John Wesley whose message and faith call for a revival of our hearts and souls. The Youth Study Book contains everything needed to conduct a six-week study and help youth ages 13-18 de� ne what the Christian life looks like through the eyes of a Wesleyan Christian. Can be used with the adult-level DVD. Abingdon Press.

9781426788680 Youth Study Book $9.99; $6.499781426776823 DVD (Six 10–15 min. videos, [CC]) $39.99; $31.99

NEWRenegade Gospel: Youth StudyThe Rebel Jesus Mike Slaughter Who was Jesus, really? Wouldn’t associating with him have meant joining a rebel movement? Doesn’t it still? Mike Slaughter brings his edgy, powerful style to this all-church Lenten study that challenges believers to come to terms with the real Jesus—the rebel Jesus. The youth study is designed for parallel use with the adult and children’s studies. It communicates the challenging, revolutionary message of Jesus in terms that are meaningful for youth. Can be used with the adult-level DVD. Abingdon Press.

9781426792830 Youth Study Book $9.99; $6.499781426792823 DVD (Six 8–10 min. videos, [CC]) $39.99; $31.99

Dare to Dream: Youth EditionCreating a God-Sized Mission Statement for Your Life SESSIONS

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Mike Slaughter Based on the startling and inspiring new churchwide program by popular author and pastor Mike Slaughter that draws on the Bible and a lifetime of ministry to help us discern God’s dream for us and learn to live it out, this youth edition teaches teens how to develop a life mission statement that helps them fully commit to a God-directed lifestyle. Abingdon Press.

9781426775802 Youth Edition $8.99; $5.849781426775826 Youth DVD (Six 7–10 min. videos, [CC]) $39.99; $31.99

9781630882686 Youth Study Book $9.99; $6.499781630882679 DVD [CC] $39.99 $31.99

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Coming in May Kids’ Bible NIrV Edition Softcover9780310746010 $12.99; $9.09Spanish Kids’ NVI Bible Edition9780829766417 $11.99; $8.39Storybook Hardcover9780310745907 $19.99; $13.99Spanish Storybook9780829766448 $19.99; $13.99

Coming in June Kids’ DVD-ROM9780310826385 $99.99; $79.99Spanish Kids’ DVD-ROM9780829766431 $49.99; $39.99

FOR STUDENTS

Coming in JuneStudent Bible NIV Edition Softcover9780310745617 $16.99; $11.89Spanish Student NVI Bible Edition9780829766387 $13.99; $9.79Student DVD-ROM9780310826392 $49.99; $39.99 Spanish Student DVD-ROM9780829766400 $34.99; $27.99

NEW Think, Act, Be Like JesusBecoming a New Person in Christ: A Companion to BelieveRandy Frazee with Robert RolandThis compelling book can be used in conjunction with the 30-week all-church Believe campaign or read separately as an individual study. Paper 9780310250173 $15.99; $11.19Spanish Edition 9780829766349 $13.99; $9.79

NEWBelieveLiving the Story of the Bible to Become Like Jesus Randy Frazee, general editor

How do you Think, Act, and Be like Jesus? If you have experienced The Story, or are beginning Believe on its own, we want to introduce you to the big truths of Scripture in a clear and accessible way. Randy Frazee, senior minister of Oak Hills Church, developed this video-based, churchwide discipleship program to take you on a journey to become more like Jesus in your beliefs, actions, and character.

This 30-week experience has three 10-week segments that walk you through the ten core Beliefs of the Christian faith, the ten core Practices of a Jesus-follower, and the ten core Virtues that characterize someone who is becoming more like Jesus. Each of these chapters uses Scripture text from the clear, accessible New International Version to help you live the Story of the Bible.

Zondervan.

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9780310433583 Hardcover Bible NIV Edition $24.99; $17.499780829766301 Spanish Bible Edition $17.99; $12.59

Coming in June9780310826118 Adult Study Guide $10.99; $7.699780829766363 Spanish Adult Study Guide $11.99; $8.399780310826101 Adult DVD-ROM (Thirty 10-min. videos) $29.99; $23.999780829766370 Spanish DVD-ROM $24.99; $19.999780310438090 Hardcover Bible KJV Edition $24.99; $19.999780310437949 Hardcover Bible NKJV Edition $24.99; $19.999780310888291 The Christian Life Pro� le Assessment

Workbook, Updated Edition $13.99; $9.79

Coming in July 9780310826378 Adult Study Guide with DVD $39.99; $31.99

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