Ministers of Education/SS Directors:

NFL Training Camp For New and Experienced Ministers of Education
It begins with rookie camp on Monday, January 9 for new Ministers of
Education. On Tuesday,  January 10 the full Training Camp experience begins
for everyone.  This is a "MUST" event for anyone involved in Christian
Education. There will be a gifted and wise faculty of practitioners who are
on the front lines of education ministry in the local church. Plus there
will be keynote speakers such as Neal Jeffries who was a Baylor All
American and former San Diego Charger's quarterback, who is now a senior
education staffer at Prestonwood Baptist Church. Plus Dr. Al Mohler will be
speaking. The cost of the conference alone is worth hearing these two
gentleman. The cost is $249.00 which includes all meals, conference fees
and training/learning resources. Click here for more information and to
register:
http://www.lifeway.com/ev/events_detail_mainpage/0%2C2232%2CE%253D119%2526M%253D200286%2C00.html



How to Respond to the Antagonistic Unchurched at Christmas by Dr.Thom
Rainer, President-Elect of Lifeway
Many Christians remain reticent to share their faith or even invite an
unchurched person to church.  Click here:
http://www.lifeway.com/lwc/article_main_page/0%2C1703%2CA%3D161441&M%3D50088%2C00.html


Wanting Your Congregation To Read Through The Bible in the Year 2006?
The HCSB Everyday With Jesus Bible may be what you are looking for. The
Holman CSB Daily Reading Bible (With Devotional Thoughts by Selwyn Hughes)
will: *Guide readers through the Bible in a single year. *Give churches
something consistent to read together. *Provide an accessible, inviting,
user-friendly navigation system. *Help readers apply their Bible reading to
everyday life and relationships. *Feature the Holman Christian Standard
Bible, the newest English translation that combines a high degree of
clarity with a precisely translated text.  Click here:
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16 Great Ways to Say Welcome!
You only get one chance to make a first impression! Whether your church is
large, with the latest technology and tremendous resources, or small and
resource-challenged, the following principles are some you can employ to
turn first impressions into lasting impressions.  Click here:
http://www.lifeway.com/lwc/article_main_page/0%2C1703%2CA%3D160838&M%3D50026%2C00.html


Masterwork: Essential Messages From God's Servants (Dated Adult Sunday
School Curriculum)
Interactive Bible Study based on Best-Selling Christian books by
Best-Selling Christian Authors.  (Based on 2 books per quarter) Deeper
Spiritual Insight and pages for daily personal study.  Click here for the
Masterwork schedule:
http://www.lifeway.com/curriculumguide/adult_Masterwork_sched.asp
Click here for Masterwork Spring 2006: The Other Side of Love by Gary
Chapman and The Gift of Forgiveness by Charles Stanley:
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Ideas For Showing Appreciation at Christmas To Sunday School Leaders
Click here:
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New! Fear No Evil: Designed to Address God's Relationship to Evil and
Suffering (6 Sessions)
This study by Warren McWilliams will help believers formulate a biblical
response to the existence of evil and suffering, while affirming God's
sovereignty and goodness.   This new doctrine study will help believers
formulate a biblical response to the existence of evil and suffering, while
affirming God's sovereignty and goodness. Through a careful study, of major
biblical teachings on evil and suffering, participants will discover the
Bible's relevance in addressing difficult questions like Why does God allow
or cause suffering? How does God help me when I am suffering and
experiencing grief, loss, crisis, or victimization? What does God expect me
to do about the suffering of those around me? Leader guide included.
Read this excerpt here:
http://www.lifeway.com/lwc/article_main_page/0%2C1703%2CA%3D160804&M%3D50004%2C00.html

Purchase the resource here:
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31 Questions for A New Year by Don Whitney  Click here:
http://www.lifeway.com/lwc/article_main_page/0%2C1703%2CA%3D155952&M%3D150019%2C00.html

New! Men's Fraternity: Authentic Manhood: Winning At Work & Home by Robert
Lewis (Pastor: Fellowship Bible Church, Little Rock, AR)
Challenging men to step forward, meet their responsibilities, and establish
their manhood, Authentic Manhood: Winning at Work and Home focuses on the
chief responsibilities men have—as husbands, fathers, and breadwinners. The
study presents two mirrors to help men evaluate how they are doing in life:
the mirror of work and career, and the mirror of home and family.
Participants will also evaluate chief responsibilities of how a man
successfully relates to a woman and how a man rightly engages in his work.
Click here for the DVD set:
http://www.lifeway.com/lwc/shopping_product_page/0,1711,I%253D1415828237%2526M%253D50005,00.html
Click here for the CD Set:
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Click here for the Viewer Guide (To Be Used with DVDs or CDs):
http://www.lifeway.com/lwc/shopping_product_page/0,1711,I%253D1415828245%2526M%253D50005,00.html


Wanting To Develop A Comprehensive Strategy For Discipleship In Your
Church?
Find out how to get started and discover the resources to implement such a
plan here:
http://www.lifeway.com/lwc/mainpage/0%2C1701%2CM%3D200565%2C00.html#resources


Have a Blessed Christmas and New Year 2006!  Let me know how I can assist
you in expanding His kingdom through your ministry!
Ken Lupton
Northern Region Church Consultant
(Southern Illinois, Missouri, and Kansas)
LifeWay Church Resources
1715 W. Village Lane
Springfield, MO 65807
Home Office: (417) 877-8283
Cell: (417) 496-4853
Ken.Lupton@lifeway.com

NEW! Gripped by the Greatness of God by James McDonald, Pastor of Harvest
Bible Chapel-9000 Members (8 sessions)
http://www.lifeway.com/lwc/shopping_product_page/0,1711,I%253D1415829217%2526M%253D50005,00.html


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