Children's pastors and ministry leaders consistently point to recruiting and retaining dedicated volunteers as their number-one challenge. How can they keep volunteer workers engaged in ministry that will change people's lives?Larry Fowler, director of program and training for Awana Clubs International, believes that there are seven biblical principles, drawn from the book of Nehemiah, that will help pastors and leaders more effectively motivate and manage volunteers. Rock-Soli...

How Do We Measure Success in Our Ministry to Kids?In children's ministry, the essence of what we do is to impact the immeasurable--the heart of a child.While Bible knowledge is highly valuable in this endeavor, knowing Scripture does not automatically translate to changing the heart of a child. Practical application is also desirable, but changing behavior can be done without a heart change. Relating Scripture in such a way that i...

Imagine this scenario for a typical teenager in your church: He's separated from his family and sent to live in a hedonistic, no-holds-barred culture. He's stripped of his spiritual support, left alone, and treated unfairly. Then, at his most vulnerable point, his ego is stoked with power and success. Throughout this rollercoaster ride, would he continue to serve God?This very test was given to the Old Testament Joseph, whose faith remained rock solid. Yet it seems that our youth a...

Children's ministry is being pushed and pulled by education models, statistical analysis, growth techniques, cultural change, and technological advancements. But with the weight of all these influences, little attention is given to what ought to be the most important influence in molding the shape of children's ministry: the Word of God. Whether your children's ministry is in your home or in your church, the purpose of this book is to enable you to build a children's ministry that is rock-...

The Crystal in the center of the Golden Cross contained The 7 Miracle Leaves picked from the tree of life on the New Earth. The 7 Miracle Leaves have supernatural powers to heal the nations.The whole world is involved in the political turmoil, terrorism and violence that underlie the current crisis in the Middle East and East Asia. In addition to political turmoil, religious differences of ethnic groups and discrimination play a part in the current crisis. Significant change is nee...

Generations of the Anderson family lived on farms in southern Maryland. Henry Anderson was tutored in religion by his mother and as a result of his strong religious upbringing, he chose church ministry as his profession.After pastoring a small Community Church, Henry was asked by the District Superintendent to begin a church in Maine. Rev. Anderson, his wife Ruby, son Alex, and youngest son Gary moved into a large white New England home in Bath, Maine and Rev. Anderson became the p...

Even under the best circumstances, it takes time and intention to disciple grandchildren and pass on a legacy of faith. So how much harder is the assignment in a family experiencing fractures such as divorce, estrangement, or prodigals? How are grandparents to reach grandchildren for Christ when there are such barriers? In Overcoming Grandparenting Barriers, Larry Fowler, founder of the Legacy Coalition, offers a helpful guide to influencing grandchildren's spiritual lives even in...

This is the first comprehensive study by the world’s leading scholars about the political logic of the U.S.-China trade war that started during the Trump administration. The book is divided into three parts. The first part looks at changed leadership styles of the two countries in the last few years. It also examines the liberal international order since World War II in which the trade war emerged. It then explores the theoretical perspectives from both the United States and China that are...

This book contains Charles H. Spurgeon's famous sermon, "The Snare of the Fowler," in its original, unedited form. A brief introduction and commentary pertaining to the sermon is provided by the editor.Charles Haddon Spurgeon was an English Particular Baptist Preacher born on 19 June 1834. To this day, Spurgeon remains one of the most influential preachers of all time, and has often been referred to as the “Prince of Preachers.” Spurgeon served as pastor over “New Park Street Chape...

The passage of the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA) in 1979 was a watershed moment in the movement to protect cultural objects against looting. This brief volume provides practical help to those who wish to use the provisions of ARPA_archaeologists, government land managers, preservation groups, and attorneys_to maximize its protective net. The distinguished group of authors, all veterans of ARPA enforcement efforts, first provides a comprehensive history of passage of the la...