Every church needs people to take the lead in serving the practical needs of the congregation. Robert H. Thune is intentional about training deacons by grounding them in the gospel of grace and giving them the tools for spiritual formation. Gospel Training for Deacons is an eight-lesson workbook to provide deacons with a biblical foundation for their service in the church of Jesus Christ.Taking a biblical and practical approach to training deacons, this resource will shape...

One way or another, leaders emerge in the life of every church. Most pastors want to be intentional about developing and shaping those leaders themselves, but they rarely have the time and to do it. So leaders spring up, often without deep roots in the gospel, and they struggle to guide the church.The biblical task of leading a church requires more than good management principles or sound theology. If the gospel truly is "the power of God for salvation" (Romans 1:16) and is constan...

Have you noticed how a lot of Christians talk about the gospel, but don't really seem to be living it out in their lives? How can you, even as a teenager, center your life on Jesus and live out the gospel daily? This small group study is designed to spark meaningful conversation, challenge surface-level thinking, and draw you into a deeper relationship with Jesus so that you can live out your faith with authenticity and purpose.The Gospel-Centered Life for Teens is packed ...

Lots of Christians talk about the gospel, but how many really understand and know how to apply it to their lives? In this life-changing training resource, authors Robert H. Thune and Will Walker communicate both to the new Christian and the seasoned pastor the need for gospel renewal.By training people in the implications of the good news, The Gospel-Centered Life helps pastors, leaders, and Christians everywhere who long to see gospel transformation in themselves and in t...

Displaced—that's what it feels like to be a Christian in an increasingly post-Christian world. You speak the language and understand the culture, yet don't quite feel at home. How do you live as a Christian in a world that doesn't share your convictions? Can you still hold firmly to biblical truth even as you love others? Robert Thune unpacks how the apostle Peter spoke to these issues in the first of his letters to first-century Christians.Thune's study examines living a gospel-sh...

In this nine-lesson small group study with leader's notes, participants will learn how the Spirit shapes diverse people into a Christ-centered community that reflects Jesus. Gospel-Centered Community is a wise, biblically solid guide inviting readers to take the plunge toward deeper, richer relationships—centered on Christ.In today's culture, the word "community" has almost lost its meaning. It's used so often, but what does it really look like to share our lives in the ch...

Have you ever noticed that it's hard to live with people and it's hard to live without them? Real relationships are hard to come by—it's easy to feel isolated and alone even when surrounded by people at school and home. But deep friendships and being a part of a caring community make our lives more meaningful. In this small group study, teenagers will learn with others about God's good plan for us to connect and grow together and how following Christ makes that possible.Th...

Powerfully honest prayers for every challenge in your life.We know God is there for us. He calls to us and encourages us to entrust our troubles and questions to His care. But so many of us struggle with translating our pain, desires, and hopes into words. In this book of powerful prayers, internationally respected pastor and bestselling author Dr. Charles Stanley helps you start conversations with God in a transparent, honest, and humble way that will deepen your ...

Spiritual inspiration for overcoming temptation.Most people believe that they have a good grasp of what it means to be tempted. They've faced temptation in their lives, they know the right response, and they want to say no to temptation. But most people also admit that they frequently give in to temptation, and they bear guilt about doing so. What these people do not know, in part, is the whole of what the Bible has to say about temptation and how to overc...

Once you have discovered who God made you to be you will never want to be anyone else.Every person on the planet was born for significance, created by God to make a difference in His kingdom. Fulfilling God's purpose is a lifelong endeavor, but it comes with a cost.God is a perfect Father who looks for chances to pour blessings into the lives of His children. But He is also a Father who loves us and doesn't want to increase our blessing beyond what we have t...

Reinvigorate your prayer life and transform your relationship with God with these simple prayers for every situation and season of life.Do you find it difficult to turn to prayer when you need it most? Do you have trouble finding the words to capture exactly how you're feeling? Start with Prayer, by pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado, will give you the tools you need to feel more comfortable when you communicate with G...

Cultivate a closer relationship with Jesus Christ using this twelve-week Bible study for women covering His life and teachings."I love this study because it is focused on Scripture. Shanté does a great job of making the Bible practical and relevant by offering reflection questions and an activity to live out the truth you studied that week. This is a great study to do alone or with others!" —Simi John, speaker and author of I Am Not: B...