Rock of Ages is a large-print ecumenical songbook and worship guide for use in nursing homes, retirement communities, hospitals, and other older adult settings. It includes resources for leading worship, as well as the lyrics to more than 95 familiar hymns.

Using the call narratives in the Gospels of Mark and Matthew, Apprenticed to Jesus: Discipleship Practices for Growing Christians connects discipleship with the purpose and mission of the church: our participation in God's plan to heal a broken creation. Hawkins locates the origins of discipleship not only in Jesus' call to his disciples but also to God's call to Abraham, Sarah, and Moses. This book is excellent for small groups and pastors, Christian educators, and church leaders responsible...

In How Great a Flame, James C. Logan connects John Wesley's passion to reach people with the good news of Jesus Christ with the current realities of the church. As he shows how grace and the concepts of Wesley's societies invited people into deeper relationships with God, Logan offers practical advice for healthy congregational ministries of outreach and evangelism. Each chapter also offers questions for reflection and small-group discussion.

How do we respond to the invitations of Jesus? Trevor Hudson calls us to consider the invitations Jesus offers in five dimensions of life. In his gentle and intimate style, Trevor leads you to see where Christ is touching your life, calling you to deeper relationship with God, self, and neighbor. This six-week small group study includes a Leader's Guide for small-group facilitation. The sessions are structured to last one hour and open with a prayer followed by reading the Word, reflecting on...

La guía del líder del curso básico de ministerios de servicio laico es una experiencia de capacitación para el nuevo liderato de la iglesia, y a la vez, representa una experiencia de renovación para líderes con experiencia de servicio en la iglesia metodista unida. Este curso puede ser enseñado tanto a adultos como a jóvenes, y es el fundamento para otros cursos en el tema de liderazgo. Este curso cubre tres categorías principales de los ministerios de servicio laico: el liderazgo, el cuidad...

Los autores, en la Introducción de este recurso, mencionan: «Dios le ha llamado a una vida de servicio como discípulo y discípula de Jesucristo. Ministerios del servicio laico es el primer paso que dan muchos laicos y laicas hacia el comienzo de su jornada de fe, en su esfuerzo de procurar una relación más íntima con el Señor». El Curso básico de Ministerios de servicio laico está diseñado para ser una experiencia de capacitación introductoria para el nuevo liderato de la iglesia, y a la vez...