Abingdon Press imprint: 1502 books
by John Schroeder
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2011
This book will be a basic resource for persons to use who are interested in starting and sustaining faith-based groups for men. It will include how to start a group, how to choose material, and how to prioritize and divide time, as well as tips on helping men engage in discussion and information on...
I Wonder
Engaging a Child's Curiosity about the Bible
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2016
How can anyone completely answer the difficult questions that children ask: Who created God? Will there be another flood? Is the Bible true? But then, we adults have questions too: With so many options and Bible translations, where can I go for help? What is the best Bible for my child? How do we...
The Abuse of Power
A Theological Problem
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 1991
Pastoral care instruction and observation from a therapist of survivors of sexual abuse.
"The Abuse of Power is 'must' reading for clergy and denominational officials.... Weaving case stories with theory, Poling demonstrates that sexual abuse of children is not a private matter, but very...
by Michael B. Regele
Language: English
Release Date: October 31, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: October 31, 2014
Some church leaders assert that same-sex practices are incompatible with Christian teaching. The issues threaten to divide our churches and our nation. Michael B. Regele explores current scientific findings in biological brain research, psychology, and sociology, which he compares with scriptural...
Worship Ways
For the People Within Your Reach
Language: English
Release Date: October 21, 2014
Accelerating diversity of lifestyles has created a crisis for worship designers. One size does not fit all. No worship service can be “blended” to address the complete needs of a congregation. Moreover, church “shopping” is ending as people are choosing a worship service that directly meets...
7 Days to Change Your Life
Find Focus Through Intentional Living
Language: English
Release Date: January 3, 2017
When did being "too busy" and "going through the motions" become a way of life? It’s no surprise that the rush between meetings and e-mails, sports practices and church functions is tiring, even exhausting. It’s time to stop running and start following.
Jesus’s call...
The New International Lesson Annual 2015 - 2016
September 2015 - August 2016
Language: English
Release Date: May 19, 2015
Years of reader evaluations yield a record of overwhelming positive teaching results. Teachers agree that The New International Lesson Annual gets highest marks for helping Christian educators in the classroom, making Scripture understood, relating Scripture to contemporary living, and challenging...
Around the Year in Children's Church
52 Programs for Kids Ages 3-7
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2012
Holy days and holidays, special times and ordinary time, the celebration of the church year adds spiritual meaning and depth to our lives as Christians. Around the Year in Children’s Church is a resource created to help children understand and celebrate the entire liturgical year from the first...
It Is Easy Being Green!
60 Bible Stories & Crafts with the Earth in Mind
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2011
It Is Easy Being Green features sixty exciting craft projects that children will enjoy making while learning about the Bible and building their faith. Simple "green" crafts accompany a related Bible story Bible stories. Teachers will enjoy clear, step-by-step instructions, along with...
by Delia Halverson
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 1997
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 1997
A self-directed teacher training resource offering four courses of study for both experienced teachers and beginners.
For many churches teacher training is a once-a year event, or even a budget casualty. 32 Ways to Become a Great Sunday School Teacher uses self-study sessions to help teachers...
My Devotional Companion 2010-11
52 Devotions for Individuals and Groups
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2010
Complements all studies referencing the Uniform Series.This collection is ideal for virtually any setting, for personal or group use, and for regular or occasional use.Includes: A prayer, psalm, and two suggested hymns, including references to eight major hymnals Devotions feature "Hearing the Word"...
Through Mark's Eyes
A Portrait of Jesus Based on the Gospel of Mark
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2006
Includes Study Guide
Through Mark’s Eyes invites you into the Jesus story—to walk the dusty roads, to row the boats on the Sea of Galilee, to witness healings, to stand in the Temple, and to weep at the cross.
This dramatic, colorful, moving version of the Gospel of Mark is not a...
Sent [Large Print]
Delivering the Gift of Hope at Christmas
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2015
As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them . . . —John 17:18
God sent Christ at Christmas. In turn, Christ sends us into the world to be his hands and feet, head and heart. Dynamic pastor Jorge Acevedo leads us on a 5-week Advent journey to discover how, where, and why we are sent....
by Robin Knowles Wallace
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2010
Offers pastors new inspiration and fresh worship encounters with God.
Worship is the most important time in the life of the gathered faithful. Inspirational and accessible, this book is will help pastors and worship leaders fully ground worship in scripture and tradition while being responsive to...