Pastoral Helps
Showing 151–200 of 219 resultsSorted by latest
-
Even The Sound Waves Obey Him PreK-1
$11.99This Bible story activity book consists of 44 stories with simple science activities.
The activities are safe and simple, use simple household materials (talcum powder, corn starch, black pepper, etc.), and produce immediate results. Instructions are short and simple.
The Bible stories are familiar and are visual in nature. Old Testament (22 in all) stories demonstrate various aspects of God’s character (His power, faithfulness, compassion). New Testament (22 in all) stories focus on Jesus’ life and work (His healing ministry, teachings, parables) and our response to Him.
Perfect for the preschool, kindergarten, and first-grade classrooms. Offers easy and effective activities for day school, Sunday School, and home school teachers.
Add to cart1 in stock
-
Creative Church Bulletin Boards
$10.95Do church bulletin boards have to be dull and boring? Not if you have Creative Church Bulletin Boards in hand! The uplifting, thought-provoking theme messages presented in this practical “how-to” guide will both educate and entertain your entire congregation. Capturing the attention of media-jaded children – and adults – is much easier when the message of our faith is displayed in eye-catching splashes of color and design, rather than in faded construction paper or dry “memos.”
Packed with unique design ideas that will spark your creativity, Creative Church Bulletin Boards offers plenty of specific advice on shopping for supplies and keeping expenses within a limited budget, as well as detailed directions for using a wide variety of non-conventional tools to mount interesting items. You’ll learn how to put together attractive displays that reinforce Christian teachings on subjects such as trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, and caring. Material appropriate for both general use and specific seasons throughout the year is provided, with plenty of possible slogans or phrases for you to choose from. And to help get you started, each grouping includes a thorough discussion of one example along with a color picture and explicit step-by-step instructions for assembling the board. Creative Church Bulletin Boards gives you everything you need to put a powerful but often overlooked evangelism tool to work in your church!
Add to cart2 in stock
-
God Takes Care Of Me
$14.99Get toddlers into Bible learning with this series of complete lessons patterned after our best-selling Instant Bible Lessons series for older children. Each lesson begins with a Bibley story followed by a clever visual teachers can make to enhance learning. Then a variety of themed puzzles, games, crafts, and snacks allow flexibility in shaping the biblical message for any class.
Add to cart1 in stock
-
Bible Adventures : For Preschoolers
$14.99Lead preschoolers in a quick project that helps them learn more about God and His ways. Patterned after our Five-Minute Sunday School Activities for older kids, this series helps you teach preschoolers in just 5 minutes! Also includes the Extra Time section, as well as a variety of crafts, games and puzzles.
IllustratedAdd to cart1 in stock
-
Coloring Creations : 52 Creative Bible Lessons
$21.99Creative coloring pages instantly connect kids with a Bible story! They’ll love coloring the page – then adding a meaningful 3-D element to it, such as cotton balls, googly eyes, and pipe cleaners. Includes Bible story, Scripture, and topical indexes. Reproducibles included!
Add to cart1 in stock
-
Splash Pack 25-36 Months
$15.99Splash! Pack for year 3 includes:
12 Splash! Monthly Newsletters
Parent Pages are monthly newsletters that support families. Each issue of Parent Pages helps families incorporate faith formation into the events of daily life. Families will love the lively, engaging ways to enjoy Bible stories, prayer, worship, and devotion times with their young children. Because none of the activities require elaborate preparations or materials, families can try out ideas from the Parent Pages during everyday activities.Splash! Year 3 Music CD
Singable Sunday Tunes introduce Sunday school songs to children between 25 and 36 months. Kids and their families will love to listen and sing along.Add to cart1 in stock
-
Splash Pack 13-24 Months
$15.99Splash! Pack for toddlers includes:
12 Splash! Monthly Newsletters
Parent Pages are monthly newsletters that support families. Each issue of Parent Pages helps families incorporate faith formation into the events of daily life. Families will love the lively, engaging ways to enjoy Bible stories, prayer, worship, and devotion times with their young children. Because none of the activities require elaborate preparations or materials, families can try out ideas from the Parent Pages during everyday activities.Splash! Year 2 Music CD
Totally Toddler Tunes CD is filled with active Bible story songs.Add to cart1 in stock
-
Splash Pack 1-12 Months
$15.99Splash! Pack for infants includes:
12 Splash! Monthly Newsletters
Parent Pages are monthly newsletters that support families. Each issue of Parent Pages helps families incorporate faith formation into the events of daily life. Families will love the lively, engaging ways to enjoy Bible stories, prayer, worship, and devotion times with their young children. Because none of the activities require elaborate preparations or materials, families can try out ideas from the Parent Pages during everyday activities.Splash! Year 1 Music CD
Lullabies on the Sleepy Time Tunes CD will lull little ones to sleep.Add to cart1 in stock
-
Celebrations Of The Bible
$29.99Lessons highlight the biblical meaning, traditional observance, and New Testament fulfillment of the biblical festivals. Insights for planning, materials, lists, and detailed instructions for crafts and games. The lay-flat binding makes reproduction of 70-handouts and worksheets easy. For congregations, Sunday schools, homeschoolers, and individuals.
8 holidays, 4 levels each. Preschool, Primary, Junior and Children’s Worship. Trumpets, Atonement, Tabernacles, Hanukkah, The Feast of Esther, Passover, Firstfruits, and Pentecost.Add to cart1 in stock
-
1 Rehearsal Christmas Plays For Ages 3-14
$19.99This book is the answer to gaining an extra hour or two, feeling less harried and focusing on Christ while directing the church Christmas program! With this book, your Sunday school department will encourage, entertain, and enlighten the congregation as they follow the “Footsteps to the Manger” or as they present a slightly altered version of “T’was the Night before Christmas.” This book features these production and ten others with a Scriptural message and minimal preparation.
Add to cart1 in stock
-
Do You Wonder Why
$0.50A key word in times of crisis is WHY? This newest Wonder booklet was designed to help children troubled by natural disasters, national crises and personal problems. After a clear Gospel presentation the booklet closes with an invitation to trust Jesus as their personal savior.
Add to cart7 in stock
-
Acolytes Book : A Basic Guide For The Church Acolytes Complete With Certifi
$5.99Clearly defines the procedures and duties of acolytes, and the equipment and key words used. Features illustrations of vestments. The important final chapter discusses special church events. Nondenominational certificate included in the front.
Add to cart2 in stock
-
Serving As A Church Usher
$7.99Your importance as an usher can’t be overstated. Your impact is enormous both in meeting the needs of people and in keeping the church service running smoothly.
Serving as a Church Usher sheds light on:The Ministry of Ushers
The Functions of an Usher
An Usher’s Standard of Excellence
The Authority and Responsibility of Ushers
Ushers as Greeters
Zondervan Practical Ministry Guides provide you with simple, practical insights for serving in today’s churches. Written by experienced pastors and church workers, these easy-to-read, to-the-point booklets address the fundamentals of different ministries as practiced effectively in real life. You’ll find biblical insight and wise, field-tested advice you can apply today, as well as discussion questions to help you think through and integrate what you read.Add to cart1 in stock
-
Top 13 Questions About God
$21.99Not Going To Lose Them Anymore
How To Use This Book
A Few ParticularsDiscussions
1. How Can I Know God Exists?
2. Which Is Right: Evolution Or Creation?
3. How Is Jesus Different From Mohammed And Buddha?
4. What Happened When Jesus Died On The Cross And Was Resurrected?
5. What Is Salvation All About?
6. Will God Forgive Any And Every Sin?
7. Why Would A Loving God Send People To Hell?
8. Why Does God Allow Suffering?
9. Who Is The Holy Spirit?
10. How Do Demons And Angels Influence My World?
11. How Was The Bible Written?
12. How Can I Understand The Bible And Apply It To My Life?
13. How Can I Hear God Communicate To Me?Endnotes
Additional Info
These 13 dynamic lessons will help students grapple with the tough questions that impact their Christian faith – questions youth leaders feel are most important for their teenagers. Includes reproducible student pages for in-depth discussion.Add to cart1 in stock
-
Shepherd And His Sheep
$14.95One of the most striking representations of Jesus in the scriptures is that of a shepherd. Based on John 10’s statement that He is the Good Shepherd, this series of eight lessons teaches youngsters of Jesus’ unfailing love and care (even to the point of death on the cross). Like all of her previous collections, each children’s message is accompanied by a two-sided activity page — one side that’s a coloring page for younger children, and the other with numerous puzzles and activities to reinforce the lesson’s theme for older children. Bland has a well-earned reputation for biblical faithfulness, creativity, and practicality. Busy pastors and teachers have found her ready-to-use materials just what they need for their children’s time — we know you’ll love her latest release!
Add to cart1 in stock
-
Chrismons They Point To Jesus
$8.95This book provides patterns, instructions and background information for twenty different Chrismons, or “monograms of Christ.” It also includes a church program for presenting and explaining the meanings of these Christian symbols. The program includes children and adults and incoorporates the singing of the Christmas hymns.
Add to cart3 in stock
-
Bad Chicks : And Other Sketches And Monologues For Easter
$19.99Bad Chicks is a unique collection of sketches and monologues that give modern-day application to Lenten themes. The Enscoes have carefully crafted both comic and dramatic pieces that speak to the churched and the unchurched in a style that is both liberating and fresh. No sugary-coatings here, just honest, open, and relevant messages that will move audiences to laughter and sometimes tears. Most sketches are 3 to 8 minutes in length.
Add to cart1 in stock
-
Ministers Handbook
$19.991. Helps For Worshipping
– Preparing To Worship
– Using Liturgy
– Preparing The Church Music
– Writing The Worship Service2. Helps For Special Occasions In Worship
– The Lord’s Supper
– The Ordinance Of Baptism
– Dedications In The Life Of The Church
– A Service For Licensing To The Ministry
– A Model Service Of Ordination
– Models For Installation Of Pastor
– Commissioning Service For Lay Ministers/Missionaries
– A Model Service For Anniversary Celebrations
– Special Days Or Seasons3. Helps For Special Occasions In The Lives Of People
– When A Baby Is Born
– At Graduation
– When Young People Enter New Phases Of Life
– When Marriage Takes Place
– When A Remarriage Takes Place
– Renewal Of Vows
– When Sickness Strikes
– When Death Comes4. Prayers For Pastoral Spiritual Growth
– Prayers For Personal Needs
– Prayers For The Church
– Prayers For The CommunityAppendix 1: Helps For One Considering The Ministry
Appendix 2: When Retirement Comes
Appendix 3: Preparing Communion
Appendix 4: BaptismAdditional Info
THE MINISTER’S HANDBOOKThe contents of this handbook are the result of years of experience as a pastor in small and large churches, as a denominational executive, and as a missionary in a land of another language and culture. It is the result, too, of various stages of change and growth.
May this book be a practical manual for pastors that will enable them to have resources to utilize during their ministry to others.
Add to cart1 in stock
-
5 Minute Messages For Children
$16.99Captivate and challenge young listeners with 52 Bible-based messages
Bring children closer to God with faith-building sermons just for them. Each creative message uses language kids readily understand so you’ll teach meaningful lessons on Bible-based topics like:
Discipleship, faith, stewardship, the Holy Spirit; God’s love, forgiveness, servanthood, putting God first, and dozens of other topics. Plus, each talk uses involving activities to grab and hold kids’ attention so they’ll remember the truths you present.You’ll also find seasonal ideas for:
Advent, Good Friday, Christmas, Easter, Valentine’s Day, Pentecost, and other important days in the church calendar.
Use these messages for children’s moments in Sunday worship or at camps, retreats and other special events.
Add to cart1 in stock
-
Believe It Or Not
$16.99Believe-It-or-Not Bible Studies highlights 13 wild—but true—Bible stories that pack powerful points. With attention-grabbing true Bible stories, outrageous, memorable activities and intense scriptural truths, your teens will learn the Bible like they never have before…and love every minute of it! Guaranteed to provoke discussion in any group, these easy-to-prepare lessons are flexible enough for 30-, 45- or 60-minute lessons. CONTENTS INCLUDE: Introduction An Unusual Messenger: Balaam’s Donkey – God Knows our heart Forgiving God, Forever Loyal: Ehud & the Fat King – God Forgives Using the Unexpected: Jael and the Tent Peg – God can use anyone An Odd Weapon: Samson and the Donkey Jaw – Nothing is impossible with God Gods Rightful Place: Dagon’s Fall – We must honor God Unbelievable Power Elisha and the Bears – God has amazing power Healing Water: Naaman’s Baths – We can trust God Amazing God: Ezekiel’s Vision – God’s glory is beyond our comprehension Dead Bones Rise: The Valley of Dry Bones – God alone bring us life A Marriage with a message: Hosea’s Marriage – God is faithful Sight and Salvation: Jesus places spit on a Blind Man – God makes us whole Falling andFailings: Eutychus’ Fatal Nap – God is full of Grace Snake Attack: Paul and the Snake – God Protects us Scripture Index.
Add to cart1 in stock
-
101 Great Games For Kids
$18.99Children learn best when they hear the rich stories from Scripture over and over again. Just sitting and listening, however, can become boring. This volume, a collection of 101 active games for Christian education programs suitable for chldren ages 3-12, will help dispel any boredom. This is a book that mainline professionals and lay leaders can turn to for a quick idea or when they are creating lesson plans. Each of the 101 games are presented in ways that adults can use immediately.
Add to cart1 in stock
-
Boundaries In Marriage Workbook (Workbook)
$19.991. What’s A Boundary, Anyway?
2. Applying The Ten Laws Of Boundaries To Marriage
3. Setting Boundaries With Yourself
4. It Takes Two To Make One
5. What You Value Is What You’ll Have
6. Value One
7. Value Two
8. Value Three
9. Value Four
10. Value Five
11. Value Six
12. Three’s A Crowd
13. Six Kinds Of Conflict
14. Resolving Conflict With A Boundary-Loving Spouse
15. Resolving Conflict With A Boundary-Resistant Spouse
16. Avoiding The Misuse Of Boundaries In Marriage
208 PagesAdditional Info
1. What’s A Boundary, Anyway?
2. Applying The Ten Laws Of Boundaries To Marriage
3. Setting Boundaries With Yourself
4. It Takes Two To Make One
5. What You Value Is What You’ll Have
6. Value One
7. Value Two
8. Value Three
9. Value Four
10. Value Five
11. Value Six
12. Three’s A Crowd
13. Six Kinds Of Conflict
14. Resolving Conflict With A Boundary-Loving Spouse
15. Resolving Conflict With A Boundary-Resistant Spouse
16. Avoiding The Misuse Of Boundaries In Marriage
208 PagesAdd to cart1 in stock
-
Following Jesus Curriculum
$33.59Following Jesus answers the question “Why follow Jesus?” through a study of the lives of Peter, John, Judas, Andrew and Mary.
Lesson 1: Why Follow Jesus?
Lesson 2 – 3: Peter – Changed Forever & Peter – Failures and Victories
Lessons 4 – 5: John – A Devoted Follower & John – Looking Forward
Lessons 6 – 7: Judas – Pretending to Follow & Judas – On the Road to Ruin
Lessons 8 – 9: Andrew – Brining Others to Jesus & Andrew – Sharing the Message
Lessons 10 – 11: Mary – Freed from Sin & Mary – Empowered to Serve
Lesson 12: Being a True FollowerAdd to cart1 in stock
-
Wordless Book Small
$1.69One of the most popular tools for witnessing, the Wordless Book presents the salvation message using five colored pages to represent Heaven and God’s love, the darkness of sin, the blood of Christ, a clean heart and Christian growth. Each book includes a free instruction leaflet.
Add to cart11 in stock
-
God Speaks To Me Flashcards
$16.49Lesson 1 – God Speaks Through Creation (Doctrinal – Evangelistic) (Job 38; Genesis 3; Romans 8; Revelation 21-22) Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1
Lesson 2 – God Speaks Through Jesus (Topical – Evangelistic) (Matthew 1; 13; 21; 27-28; Luke 1-2; John 14; 18-20; 1 Corinthians 15) Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1
Lesson 3 – God Speaks Through His Word Part 1 (TCE 2 – Growth) (2 Kings 21-23; 2 Chronicles 33-34) Memory Verse: 2 Timothy 3:16
Lesson 4 – God Speaks Through His Word Part 2 (Topical) (Genesis 1; 2 Kings 23; Isaiah 40; Jeremiah 36; Matthew 24; John 19-20; Revelation 22) Memory Verse: 2 Timothy 3:16,17
Lesson 5 – God Speaks. Are You Listening? (TCE 2 – Growth) (1 Samuel 1 – 3) Memory Verse: 2 Timothy 3:16,17
Lesson 6 – Mystery Review Party – Memory Verse Review: Psalm 19:1; 2 Timothy 3:16-17Additional Info
Full-color flashcard visuals to teach six lessons in the God Speaks to Me series.Add to cart1 in stock
-
God Speaks To Me English Text
$5.99Lesson 1 – God Speaks Through Creation (Doctrinal – Evangelistic) (Job 38; Genesis 3; Romans 8; Revelation 21-22) Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1
Lesson 2 – God Speaks Through Jesus (Topical – Evangelistic) (Matthew 1; 13; 21; 27-28; Luke 1-2; John 14; 18-20; 1 Corinthians 15) Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1
Lesson 3 – God Speaks Through His Word Part 1 (TCE 2 – Growth) (2 Kings 21-23; 2 Chronicles 33-34) Memory Verse: 2 Timothy 3:16
Lesson 4 – God Speaks Through His Word Part 2 (Topical) (Genesis 1; 2 Kings 23; Isaiah 40; Jeremiah 36; Matthew 24; John 19-20; Revelation 22) Memory Verse: 2 Timothy 3:16,17
Lesson 5 – God Speaks. Are You Listening? (TCE 2 – Growth) (1 Samuel 1 – 3) Memory Verse: 2 Timothy 3:16,17
Lesson 6 – Mystery Review Party – Memory Verse Review: Psalm 19:1; 2 Timothy 3:16-17Additional Info
Lesson text to teach the six lessons of God Speaks to Me.
Everything the teacher needs to teach 6-11 year olds.
Lesson outlines, detailed story line, review questions, memory verse teaching and more.Add to cart1 in stock
