shiny gods

shiny gods
Author: Mike Slaughter
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2013-05
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1426761945

Help your church create a culture and a lifestyle of giving.

Free Sampler of shiny gods - eBook [ePub]

Free Sampler of shiny gods - eBook [ePub]
Author: Mike Slaughter
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2013-05-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1426784511

Preview the introduction and entire first chapter of shiny gods. Pastor and author Mike Slaughter helps readers reassess priorities andcreate a culture and a lifestyle of faithful living and giving and make a meaningful contribution to the world. What happens when we truly put God first in all aspects of our lives? In a culture guided chiefly by shiny, life-promising distractions, “enough” seems elusive and keeps us indebted to that next source of satisfaction. What if the Giver of Life offered freedom from this downward spiral—would you take it?

first - Youth Study Edition

first - Youth Study Edition
Author: Rev. Dr. Mike Slaughter
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Total Pages: 79
Release: 2013-05-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1426770014

What happens when we truly put God first in all aspects of our lives? In a culture guided chiefly by shiny, life-promising distractions, “enough” seems elusive and keeps us indebted to that next source of satisfaction. What if the Giver of Life offered freedom from this downward spiral—would you take it? In First: Putting God First in Living and Giving, pastor and author Mike Slaughter conducts a four-week all-church stewardship program to help participants reassess priorities and create a culture and a lifestyle of faithful living and giving and make a meaningful contribution to the world. Sessions include: Naming Our Idols; Money, Work, and Debt; Earn—Save—Give; and Heart Giving. The Youth Study Edition help teens understand and experience generosity and includes group session materials for leaders.

first - Devotional

first - Devotional
Author: Rev. Dr. Mike Slaughter
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Total Pages: 95
Release: 2013-05-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1426770049

What happens when we truly put God first in all aspects of our lives? In First: Putting God First in Living and Giving,pastor and author Mike Slaughter conducts a four-week all-church stewardship program to help participants reassess priorities andcreate a culture and a lifestyle of faithful living and giving and make a meaningful contribution to the world. To help parents educate and model generosity for their kids, First includes components for children and youth that help families explore financial decisions together. This book of devotional readings is a companion resource for program participants and is designed to draw families into closer fellowship with God as they explore financial decisions together. Includes short readings, Scripture, prayer, and stories.

Soul Leader's Guide

Soul Leader's Guide
Author: Christianity Explored
Publisher: The Good Book Company
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2013-03-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1909559806

Leader's Guide for Soul - the youth edition of Christianity Explored “Soul” is a life-changing journey through the Gospel of Mark. In seven interactive sessions, plus a weekend or day away, teenagers will find out what Christians believe, discover the Bible’s answers to the big questions of life and explore what Christianity is really all about. This Leader's Guide provides all the information you need on how to run the course, introductory activity ideas, Bible-study questions with guide answers and lots more! “Soul” is the name for the 14+ part of the original CY course, the youth edition of Christianity Explored.

Beautiful Already - Women's Bible Study Leader Guide

Beautiful Already - Women's Bible Study Leader Guide
Author: Barb Roose
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2016-03-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1501813579

“I’m so fat.” “I don’t like my nose.” “I wish I was taller.” Our dissatisfaction with what we see in the mirror is what Barb Roose calls our ugly struggle with beauty. It’s a struggle that negatively affects not only our self-image and self-esteem but also our relationships with God and others. What is the answer? We desperately need to regain God's perspective on beauty. During this six-week Bible study, women will unpack the beliefs or experiences that are holding them hostage. Together they will explore God's truth about beauty throughout the Scriptures, digging into passages in both the Old and New Testaments and applying the truths in their lives. They will move away from over-focusing on unrealistic expectations and perceived flaws toward God’s viewpoint of their hearts, minds, bodies and souls. As women make this journey, they will: Be set free from the trap of comparison and self-ridicule Become comfortable in their own skin Reach beyond themselves to encourage and support other women By learning to see the goodness, blessing, and purpose for their bodies no matter their size, shape, or style, women will overcome discontent and comparison and learn to live fully as the beautifully unique creations God designed them to be. The Leader Guide contains six session plan outlines, complete with discussion points and questions, activities, prayers, and more—plus leader helps for facilitating a group. Other available components, each available separately, include a Participant Workbook with five days of lessons per week, DVD with six 19-28 minute sessions (with closed captioning), and boxed Leader Kit containing one of each component.

I Will, with God's Help Leader's Guide

I Will, with God's Help Leader's Guide
Author: Mary Lee Wile
Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2000-07
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1889108731

A new confirmation program, built on the Baptismal Covenant from The Book of Common Prayer, encourages youth and adults to share their own faith journeys. Adaptable to a variety of approaches, including six- to 12-week programs, Confirmation retreats or conferences. Easy-to-use session plans include many interactive activities for youth and adults that encourage reflection and discussion. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Dare to Dream

Dare to Dream
Author: Mike Slaughter
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Total Pages: 142
Release: 2013-12-03
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1426783434

Are your goals too small? Are you living the “just get by” plan? Or is there a greater “God dream” for you that, if lived to the fullest, could permeate and inform every move you make? Dare to Dream is a startling and inspiring 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. Chapters include: Dreaming the Dream – Wake up to God’s dream inside you. Discovering Your Birthright – You were created with a purpose. Your Burning Bush – Be aware of those illuminating God moments in your life. Lose Your Big Buts – Allow God’s strength to be displayed in your weakness. What Is in Your Hand – Identify and utilize the ordinary gifts God has given you. Perseverance – Discover a dream for your life far greater than your own.

Shine

Shine
Author: Amy Rienow
Publisher: Kregel Publications
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2005
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780825498213

Written for the young woman who knows all the answers in church but says, "so what?" This book will result in her living out the truths she only knew before.

Seasons Growing Faith Leader Guide

Seasons Growing Faith Leader Guide
Author: Donna Scorer
Publisher: Wood Lake Publishing Inc.
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2007-04-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1551455846

26 pages of articles, directions, lists, and helps, including creating a space, training caregivers, storytelling and music tips, parent brochures, application and registration forms. 62 pages containing 18 session outlines for every season of the church year. 18 resource pages containing fingerplays, songs, recipes, props, patterns and more.