This resource provides young adults with a chance to become a part of an exciting new contemporary Bible study series for adult learners in their 20's and 30's. Each volume in the series challenges young adults to examine a powerful biblical image that defines and shapes their lives. Each volume includes these helpful features: * Bible background on a respective image: covenant, exodus, community, and faith * Articles on group leadership, organizing a study group, using small break-out groups, and choosing teaching options * Case studies throughout the text and in the appendix to use as discussion starters * Seven easy-to-use sessions with clear teaching helps on every page * Opportunities to examine biblical and personal ideas more deeply * Options for service projects Community: Living Faithfully With Others introduces readers to Scriptures and life examples that delve into intimacy, work, family, and more.

Balance explores the biblical image of balance as a broad concept that includes fairness, equality, righteousness and justice as well as internal balance, or the well-integrated life. These images tap into the young adult issues of how to live in a way that “takes care of business” and still allows one to be a whole person; of concern for fair and just treatment, how to balance competing pressures and demands on time, energy and soul; of how to have a devotional life in the midst of the daily grind; etc.

Seven chapters offer Bible verses and discussion questions about "a life of joy," "material abundance," "over-indulgence," "Living simply," "money," "ways in which we are handled by our stuff," and "ethics." We'll wrestle with our personal finances, seeking always to discern the will of God. Jesus spoke of money five times as often as prayer. His interest in wealth was not in its pursuit, but in the danger it posed to Christian discipleship . . .

The books of Ruth and Esther show ordinary women in extraordinarily difficult situations. In spite of extreme hardship and probable disaster, they continue to trust God - even when He seems distant. This in-depth, six-lesson study shows God caring for His people, bringing good from hardship. Ruth and Esther's courage and faith will inspire you to hope-no matter what you're facing. Engage Bible Studies connect you with the enduring truth of God's Word. Come out of the clutter and clanging of our culture and discover the peace of meeting the God of the Bible in the pages of His Word. Engage Bible Studies take you verse by verse into the richness of the Scriptures in ways that impact your heart and illumine your mind. You won't find dry doctrinal debates. You will find simple tools that cultivate your understanding and engage your heart. Tools for transformation. You also will learn how to apply God's Word in your everyday life. You are beginning an incredible journey!

In this ten-session LifeGuide® Bible Study, Rob Suggs leads us to grow in community--in loving and nurturing one another, and in reflecting Christ's love to the world around us.

Christine Caine is passionate about seeing every woman equipped to live her life on mission for Jesus. In this 7-session study, you'll develop a new understanding of how God sees you and has chosen you to help make Jesus' name known on this planet. Through biblical teaching and lessons from her own life, Christine will challenge you to share the story of how God's love has transformed your life right where you are.Features:Leader helps to guide questions and discussions within small groupsPersonal study segments to complete between 7 weeks of group sessionsEnriching interactive teaching videos, approximately 30 minutes per session, available for purchase or rent Benefits:Experience the unconditional love and call of Jesus.Discover your inherent value and kingdom mission.Gain confidence to share the living hope of Christ.Help people belong in a world where they feel unseen.

The new version of Job Descriptions differs from previous editions, including format and design changes. Each job description includes this information: Result Expected Spiritual Gifts and Qualifications Helpful for This Position Responsibilities Support to Expect from the Congregation Getting Started People and Agencies That Can Help Resources for Help In addition to individual positions within congregational life, the book explores biblical roots and dimensions of leader development. It includes new thinking based on field research and training leaders in a variety of settings. Purchasers receive permission to reproduce individual job description pages for use in church workshops