The historical or mainline churches have increasingly larger percentages of older adults as congregants. They are characteristically vibrant and committed. In contrast, there are proportionally fewer younger adults or children active in the church. The older congregants in the last third of life can... [Show more]
Women pastors, Bible workers, and ministers have had a significant impact on the Seventh-day Adventist church since the early days of evangelistic tent meetings. Called by God outlines the biographies of pioneer women preachers who used their talents to assist in building the foundation of this now... [Show more]
Over one billion people worldwide have some type of disability. This disabilities manual is a tool that will help your church identify what can be done to reach members and people in the community with disabilities. You will also be challenged to ensure that your church accommodates the needs of... [Show more]
ChristWise is a revolutionary new baptismal course. Geared toward a variety of learning styles, it is story-based, Christ-centered, interactive, and age-tailored. The lessons explain the beliefs of the Adventist Church through stories, interactive questions, Bible marking, reflective and... [Show more]
This discipleship curriculum shows juniors, teens, and youth how to be Christ's disciples and how to disciple others. Fitzgerald has put together a carefully thought out, field-tested method of working with young people. Lessons accommodate the stages of emotional, mental, and spiritual... [Show more]
This discipleship curriculum shows juniors, teens, and youth how to be Christ's disciples and how to disciple others. Fitzgerald has put together a carefully thought out, field-tested method of working with young people. Lessons accommodate the stages of emotional, mental, and spiritual development... [Show more]
This discipleship curriculum shows juniors, teens, and youth how to be Christ's disciples and how to disciple others. Fitzgerald has put together a carefully thought out, field-tested method of working with young people. Lessons accommodate the stages of emotional, mental, and spiritual development... [Show more]
Have you ever wished for the perfect welcome to greet your Sabbath school members? Do you want a Christmas welcome that will tie into your program? The welcome is such an important part of your program, but sometimes coming up with just the right story and just the right words week after week can... [Show more]
The Seventh-day Adventist Church has a special mission to preach the good news of salvation to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people (Revelation 14:6). In reaching people from various backgrounds, we are reminded that “lessons must be given in the language of humanity” (The Desire of... [Show more]
La certificación del curso básico de capacitación para el personal del Club de Conquistadores es algo que cada ELA y líder de un Club de Conquistadoresdebe completar. Estos ocho talleres son básicos para dirigir el Ministerio del Club... [Show more]
A team of professionals address the issue of sexual abuse, providing help and understanding. 48 pages. Topics include: Why sexual abuse occurs How to prevent sexual abuse Help for the abused A Christian response to intimate violence God's healing touch
Leaders today must have the savvy and flexibility to function in a multicultural context, with sensitivity to local customs, ideas, and taboos. Some techniques that work well in one culture may be offensive in another. Mastering interpersonal skills and conversational subtleties can be difficult.... [Show more]
A must-read guide to keeping young people safe and saved. Drugs, alcohol, sex, school violence, broken homes, and Internet pornography are some of the dangers that put our children at high risk today. But the greatest potential risk factor seldom gets talked about--the lack of support from a... [Show more]
Too many church-planting efforts fail because leaders follow a model that worked elsewhere instead of looking at their unique identity, location, and community. With 120 million unchurched people in the United States, leaders have a need for a practical, comprehensive guide for church planting and... [Show more]
This report is the first in a series of reports on research and strategy studies conducted for the Pacific Union Conference. The study sought to answer four questions: What feelings do baby boomers have about church structure and loyalty to the Adventist message and mission? What are the... [Show more]
This report is the second in a series of reports of research and strategy studies conducted for the Pacific Union Conference. It focuses on the results of surveys from focus groups of baby boomer members and pastors regarding what helps baby boomers want to stay in the church.
