Christianity Today Book Award-Marriage and Family Half of Christian high school students walk away from their faith after graduation. But parental involvement is the most influential predictor of a child's spirituality throughout their lives. How do we parent our kids in ways that lead to lasting faith? Sarah Cowan Johnson unpacks how parents can have an active discipleship role in forming their children's faith, with age-appropriate insights and strategies for different developmental stages. She shows how we can identify God moments, facilitate spiritual encounters, clarify emerging beliefs, and encourage new faith habits in our children. Filled with exercises and activities for families to do together, this handbook is an essential resource for discipling children with confidence and creativity.

Whether jutting skyward, or languishing in the murky depths of the deep, rocks and sediments hold our little planet together. In The Geology Book, creationist author Dr. John Morris takes the reader on a tour of the earth's crust, pointing out both the natural beauty and the scientific evidences for creation. Profusely illustrated, this book presents an accurate view of earth's natural history.

This book was written to help heal the hurts of the daughters In this long-awaited text, women are challenged to let the wisdom of God help them overcome the many seemingly impossible situations they encounter. God will touch your life and strengthen you as you enjoy this powerful work especially written to the daughters. It covers every aspect a woman deals with in her life, from her longing for a husband, to how to make her marriage work - but most significantly, it teaches how to be a precious Daughter of God, after his heart. "Daughter, You Can Make It " is another life-changing best-seller from a man of God who excels for Christ. Dag Heward-Mills is the founder of Lighthouse Chapel International, which has become a world-wide denomination. He is the author of a good many best-selling books and his radio, TV and internet programmes reach millions around the world. Other outreaches include conferences for pastors and ministers, and the renowned Anagkazo Bible Ministry and Training Centre. He is endorsed by such people as Dr David Yonggi Cho.

We are living today when, after almost two thousand years since the New Testament was completed, many genuine born-again Christians seem to have no idea what Biblical Separation is all about. Because of this, this subject should be studied and explained clearly for everyone who wishes to read about it. The author noted every Bible verse in the Old and New Testaments that dealt with this theme whether directly or by illustration. There are 1,896 verses in all. This important topic of Biblical Separation has been divided into six chapters: (1) Preliminary Considerations (2) Separation Regarding Things; (3) Separation Regarding Marriage; (4) Separation Regarding Unbelievers; (5) Separation Regarding Disorderly Believers; and (6) Summary And Conclusions. These chapters are followed by 9 pages of Scripture passages and index of subjects.

Sarah Peck, educator, writer, missionary, and secretary for Ellen G. White, wrote God's Great Plan as a textbook for eighth graders. The purpose of the book was to outline the plan of salvation and delve into the prophecies of Daniel and Revelation to show young people how they fit into the great controversy. The information in this book is timeless and will engage teenagers and adults who desire a strong biblical foundation and a clear study of the book of Revelation and Bible prophecy. Presented in an easy-to-read format, the book features illustrations and maps to make the words come alive. In addition, questions and suggested memory texts are included at the end of each chapter for those wishing to deepen their study.

We know that the goal of the Christian life is to glorify God and to enjoy him forever. While this is God's ultimate plan, does he have a particular purpose for the cell-based church? I've been wrestling with this question for the past twenty-two years. This question confronts me every time I coach a pastor or pastors. In preparation for coaching, I ask myself, "What is my principal objective in helping this pastor?" "Where am I guiding this church?" "What am I trying to do?" I've come to the conclusion that the primary goal of cell ministry is to make disciples who make disciples. Christ's last command to his disciples was for them to repeat the process and to reproduce new disciples. But how were they supposed to do that? This book answers these questions.The early church followed Christ's pattern by making disciples through the house churches that periodically celebrated together in public worship. In 2 Timothy 2:1-2, Paul tells Timothy to continue the discipleship process by passing on the pure gospel message to faithful men and women. Even though the term "disciple" is later replaced by words such as "brothers," "sisters," "Christians," and "saints," the concept remains the same. We in North America and the Western world often project our own cultural bias into Christ's great commission (Matthew 28:18-20). Most discipleship books, in fact, assume that discipleship is an individualistic endeavor--between me and God. And yes, there is an important individual aspect (e.g., personal devotions, etc.). Yet in Matthew 28, Jesus was talking to a group of disciples. He wanted them to follow his example by making disciples in a group. Jesus molded twelve disciples in a group and then sent them house to house. So how does the cell church make disciples? In this book, I show how the cell (small group) works together with the cell system to make disciples who make disciples. In the cell, a potential disciple is transformed through community, priesthood of all believers, group evangelism, and team multiplication. In the cell, potential disciples are formed through learning how to love one another, exercising their gifts, evangelizing together as a group, and then sent forth as teams to start new groups. Discipleship is a group process in the New Testament, and God is calling his church to re-emphasize this truth. The cell system ensures each leader has a coach and that training (equipping track) happens. Then the cells gather together to worship and grow through the teaching of God's Word. All three aspects are essential to form disciples. Training is needed because disciples won't learn all they need to know in the cell. Coaching ensures that each leader is cared for and receives shepherding. The celebration service brings the cells together to hear God's Word, worship, and receive fresh vision. The goal of the two-wing cell church is to make disciples who make disciples. The cell church today makes disciples by following the early church pattern of cell and celebration. Recommendations: I've read all of Joel Comiskey's books, but Making Disciples in the Twenty-First Century Church is his best work yet. In this book Joel reminds us that the real call and challenge of the Church is not developing leaders or numerical growth, but "making disciples who make disciples." He also helps us understand why that is best done in a cell or small group context, and gives us great insight about how to make that happen. I'm looking forward to having all of our Pastors, Coaches, and Cell Leaders and Members read this book in the near future. Dennis Watson Lead Pastor, Celebration Church of New Orleans ____ I am so excited about Joel Comiskey's new book, Making Disciples in the Twenty-First Century Church. When I'm asked what makes a cell church thrive, I always say, "discipleship." Thank you, Joel, for unpacking discipleship; not just as an endeavor for individuals, but as the critical element for creating a church community and culture that reproduces the Kingdom of God all over the earth. I pray this book won't only be read, but lived out as we were made to make disciples. Jimmy Seibert Senior Pastor, Antioch Community Church President and Founder, Antioch Ministries International ____ I really like that Joel asked the Why question before the How question. He even takes on the What question which is just as important. The interest in discipleship is greater now than anytime in the last fifty years. I fear however that we are using the same words but are not speaking the same language. I recommend this work, I cheer Joel on, he joins many of us who are masters of the obvious. It seems so obvious that our purpose is to be disciples and make disciples. I cheer him on because he goes beyond the What and Why and does address the How. This will help any person who reads it and I pray that there will be many. Bill Hull, Author of Jesus Christ Disciple Maker, Disciple Making Pastor, Disciple Making Church, and The Complete Book of Discipleship, Adjunct Faculty at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University __ The history of the cell church movement in Brazil has many names of great man of God. Joel Comiskey certainly is one of them. We see how over the years his understanding of the New Testament Church has deepened. Again Joel surprises us with this jewel. He covers many aspects of cell church life, showing us how discipleship relates to the broader scope of it, and how to shape followers of Jesus. He takes us to the heart of the matter of the cell church as he states it: "The purpose of cell ministry is making disciples who make disciples." Excellent book. The movement in Brazil, certainly, will be blessed through this book. Enjoy it. Robert Michael Lay Cell Church Ministry in Brazil Pioneer in the cell movement in Brazil, and publisher of Joel's books __ In his tremendously helpful new book, Making Disciples in the Twenty-First Century Church, Joel Comiskey cuts directly to the core purpose of cell ministry, which

Journey inside the pages of Scripture to meet a personal God who enters individual lives and begins a creative work from the inside out. Shaped with the individual in mind, Immersion Bible Studies encourage simultaneous engagement both with the Word of God and with the God of the Word to become a new creation in Christ. Immersion Bible Studies, inspired by a fresh translation--the Common English Bible--stand firmly on Scripture and help readers explore the emotional, spiritual, and intellectual needs of their personal faith. More importantly, they ll be able to discover God s revelation through readings and reflections."

Bedingt durch gesellschaftliche Umwalzungen in den alten Bundeslandern und die politische Wende in der ehemaligen DDR ruckte die Frage nach der Begrundung und Gestaltung des schulischen Religionsunterrichts seit den 1990er Jahren verstarkt ins Interesse der OEffentlichkeit. Dabei kamen immer deutlicher auch die von staatlicher Seite an den Schulen eingerichteten sogenannten Ersatzfacher in den Blick. Die Frage nach Verhaltnisbestimmung und Zusammenarbeit des staatlich verantworteten Philosophie- und Ethikunterrichts mit den unterschiedlichen Angeboten von Religionsunterricht macht die Entwicklung schulorganisatorischer und didaktischer Perspektiven noetig. Diese Studie leistet einen Beitrag fur die Gestaltung religioeser und wertbezogener Lernprozesse an der Schule.

Pilgrim is a major new teaching and discipleship resource from the Church of England. It will help enquirers and new Christians explore what it means to travel through life with Jesus Christ. A Christian course for the twenty-first century, Pilgrim offers an approach of participation, not persuasion. Enquirers are encouraged to practice the ancient disciplines of biblical reflection and prayer, exploring key texts that have helped people since the earliest days of the Christian faith. Believing that the Christian faith is primarily about relationship, Pilgrim aims to lay a foundation for a lifetime of learning more about God's love revealed in Jesus Christ and what it means to be his disciple. Assuming little or no knowledge of the Christian faith, Pilgrim can be used at any point on the journey of discipleship and by every tradition in the Church of England. Pilgrim is made up of two parts: Follow and Grow. Each consists of four short courses and a leaders' guide. Follow introduces the Christian faith for complete beginners, while Grow aims to develop a deeper level of discipleship in those who have turned to Christ. Each short course contains six-sessions, supported by online audio-visual resources. All sessions combine a simple framework prayer, reflection on the Bible in the lectio divina style, an article by a modern writer, and time for questions and reflection. The first book in the Follow Stage, Turning to Christ, explores the questions candidates are asked when they decide to become followers of Jesus.

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. This 8-session study helps participants focus on how, through discipleship with Jesus Christ, we become part of God s work in transforming the world.Each week a different presenter shares their personal faith experience. Presenters include Adam Hamilton, Olu Brown, Felicia Hopkins, Jessica Moffat Seay, Jorge Acevedo, Rob Fuquay and author Scott Jones. 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."

Three seemingly different Christians have something in common-the need to grow. They will develop at different speeds, and the result of their development will be different. But they all grow in the same direction-toward the example of Jesus Christ. This is a process that began at the point of their spiritual birth and will-or at least, should-continue to the day they pass from this life into the next. All parents want their children to grow, to achieve, and to become bigger and better in the tasks set before them. Our heavenly Father is no different with regard to His spiritual children. He has begotten us in Christ (1 John 5:1), and that is an excellent start. But His work in us is not complete when we submit to baptism in the name of Jesus; it has only begun. We must continue to work out our salvation (Philippians 2:12). This book is intended to help the child of God do exactly that. We often think of coming to Christ as an exercise in self-denial-don't do this, don't do that, etc. And certainly that is a vital part of our walk with Christ. But the main reason we get rid of the worldliness in our heart is so there will be room in it for Jesus. And the more we rid ourselves of the impurities that would hinder our development, the more we will be in position for the gospel to do its work in us, to have its way with us.

A teacher in a Sunday school program is a valuable asset in a child's spiritual formation. Much of what they do lays the foundation for a child's growth in the Christian faith and life. They are a vital resource to children and their parents. What they do during this crucial Sunday morning time truly matters. Help! I Teach Children's Sunday School is an aid book for these special teachers of infants through sixth graders. This guidebook to teaching excellence in the Sunday school will be a help to beginning and experienced teachers alike.

Interest in church-related higher education has increased greatly in recent years. Teaching as an Act of Faith is a practical guidebook on strategies to incarnate mission and epitomize theological and theoretical reflection in the classroom. In original essays, distinguished practitioners from fourteen liberal arts disciplines and Roman Catholic, Wesleyan, Anabaptist, Lutheran, and Reformed traditions demonstrate how they have been able link religious values more directly to their teaching. " In this much needed, one-of-a-kind text... master teachers explore what it means to teach well in the context of a given discipline and in the service of the Christian faith. What a priceless gift this book is." --Richard T. Hughes, Director of the Center for Faith and Learning, Pepperdine University

Jesus is the greatest ministry leader of all time Now, if Jesus chose to invest in twelve leaders to further His Father's Kingdom, shouldn't we take the time to invest in our student leaders as well? This book is designed to build student leaders and multiply disciples. It is an all-inclusive book that will provide the youth leader with the necessary resources to mentor student leaders. The team will be trained to learn biblical foundations, memorize Gospel verses, work through practical leadership lessons, be motivated by proven leaders, and complete team building exercises. When the curriculum is completed, students will be challenged to hold on to this information and use it as a tool to mentor others. The idea behind this book is simple: disciple students with resources they get to keep so that they can turn around and disciple others. "I would definitely make Equip part of my basic tool kit in changing the lives of impressionable young men and young women." - Dr. Jay Strack, President and Founder of Student Leadership University

Based on Adam Hamilton s The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus and used in conjunction with the churchwide experience during Lent and Easter, children will explore the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Children will: - Explore the stories of Jesus - Learn about the places where Jesus ministry took place - Experience some of the culture of Bible times - Realize the significance of Jesus life on earth Contains everything needed to conduct a seven-week study complete with reproducible handouts."

- a riveting narrative and serious theological writing of the nineteenth century, authored by the most legendary fighting General of the American Civil War: "Lee's Fighting General" - Lieutenant General D. H. Hill {CSA} This masterfully written book has been recovered from over 150 years of literary obscurity; providing a gripping and original study of "the Crucifixion of Christ Jesus" to offer an insightful 19th century theological perspective of the crucifixion. Brevet Major D. H. Hill, brother-in-law to Stonewall Jackson, devout Presbyterian, and future iconic "Lee's Fighting General," chronicles Christ's Passion - his arrest, trial, scourging, and execution on the cross; offering an insightful and unique 19th century perspective of Christian theology, including the doctrines of salvation and atonement. Cries of "Crucify Him ," reverberating, excruciating "cracks" of the Legion's whip, Jesus' resonant maltreatment, humiliation and the vividly conjured sounds of his agony upon the cross echo thunderously throughout this brilliant motif; recounting with great specificity and biblical accuracy D. H. Hill's theological analysis of the events of Christ's Passion - when legendary men, such as the Apostles, Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin, orchestrated the pre-ordained events that lead to the knowing and willing sacrifice by Christ Jesus, as God's agent, to atone for humanity's sin and make salvation possible. "A must read for serious students of Christian theology." Masterfully edited, illustrated, compiled, and reprinted in this 2nd edition by the author of "Lee's Fighting General" - namesake D. R. Hill, this captivating motif immerses the reader in D. H. Hill's serious study of Christianity's most important theological drama that rivals even the greatest theologians of his era, yet its compelling narrative is told with such historical precision and specificity that it stands noteworthy of higher level theological study. So grab your Holy Bible, prepare your heart and mind and begin your study with Lee's Fighting General's theological sermon: "The Crucifixion of Christ "