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Starting Right

Thinking Theologically About Youth Ministry

By: Kenda Creasy Dean,Chap Clark,Dave Rahn

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Starting Right

Thinking Theologically About Youth Ministry

By: Kenda Creasy Dean,Chap Clark,Dave Rahn

Starting Right: Thinking Theologically About Youth Ministry is the first academic textbook that introduces youth ministry students (whether undergraduate or graduate level) to a marriage of solid research, real life, and accessible design. Whereas most college-level texts may reflect a thorough (though impenetrable) mastery of the field, they tend to expect readers to plow through unnecessarily thick prose and bland design because “it’s good for them.” Youth Specialties doesn’t agree. In this debut title to a continuing academic book line, college and seminary students will be introduced to real-life research, real-life youth ministry dilemmas, and real-life solutions.Contributing writers represent a spectrum of Christian Education thought and practice, as well as widespread recognition in their field...transdenominational, yet the perfect background to ministry in any denomination or ministry organizationThis text includes thorough indexes, design, and graphics that compel readers from page to page (now that’s a first for a college text!); organization that permits professors to use any part of the text, in any order, rather than plod through the entire book from beginning to end; a perfect primary text that gives students a rich, academic, and readable (though not “popular”) grasp of every aspect of youth ministry a typical Intro course touches, while also serving as an ideal secondary text.

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031085508X

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Deep Justice in a Broken World

Helping Your Kids Serve Others and Right the Wrongs around Them

By: Chap Clark,Kara Powell

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Deep Justice in a Broken World

Helping Your Kids Serve Others and Right the Wrongs around Them

By: Chap Clark,Kara Powell

It doesn’t take a long list of statistics to convince you that our world is broken. Mission trips, service projects, and supporting children through relief organizations are just a few of the ways that many youth workers engage their students in serving the least, the last, and the lost. As good and helpful as these things may be on the surface, that’s where they remain—at the surface. The problems run far deeper than an occasional paint job or fundraising project can solve. But it’s not hopeless. Deep social justice is possible in your youth ministry.Following their bestselling book, Deep Ministry in a Shallow World, Kara Powell and Chap Clark provide you with research and insights that will help your ministry get to the next level. In addition to helping you further understand the Deep Design method (introduced in their previous book), their practical Kingdom of God theology will help you go beyond simply trying to motivate your students to serve those in need, and invite your students (and maybe even your leaders) to wrestle with why those people are in need in the first place. You’ll hear from well-known social justice leaders and youth workers who are making a difference in urban, suburban, and small town settings including:• Jim Wallis (Sojourners)• Tony Campolo (Eastern University)• Lina Thompson (World Vision/Vision Youth)• John Perkins (Christian Community Development Association)• Shane Claiborne (The Simple Way)• Larry Acosta (Urban Youth Workers Institute)• Rudy Carrasco (Harambee Christian Family Center)• Jeremy Del Rio (Community Solutions, Inc.)• Noel Castellanos (Christian Community Development Association), and more In addition to expanding your personal justice commitments, Deep Justice in a Broken World will help you reflect with your own leadership team, and will provide you with online resources to take you even deeper into the journey. So go ahead, dig deeper into what it means to heal the broken world in which we live. Take your ministry deeper into social justice.

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0310829968

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Deep Ministry in a Shallow World

Not-So-Secret Findings about Youth Ministry

By: Chap Clark,Kara Powell

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Deep Ministry in a Shallow World

Not-So-Secret Findings about Youth Ministry

By: Chap Clark,Kara Powell

Deep Ministry in a Shallow World will show you a new way to prayerfully reflect on the questions you face in your youth ministry every day so you can find the answers that will take it to deeper places. That’s because authors Chap Clark and Kara Powell have gathered significant research findings that will help shift your ministry paradigm.Did you know that:• the typical strategies we use to build relationships with kids might actually cause them to trust usless because of what this generation has endured?• recent research on communication could help us move past the witty talks and funny stories we work so hard to develop and instead actually connect the Bible to kids’ lives?• studies show that offering students “just Jesus” and not helping them at home, school, and in their neighborhoods might not help them very much at all? The authors’ research also led to their development of the Deep Design problem-solving process—a revolutionary model that will give you better tools than ever before to address every last issue you’ll encounter in youth ministry.

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Zondervan

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0310830028

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9780310830023

Adoptive Church (Youth, Family, and Culture)

Creating an Environment Where Emerging Generations Belong

By: Chap Clark

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Adoptive Church (Youth, Family, and Culture)

Creating an Environment Where Emerging Generations Belong

By: Chap Clark

Teens and emerging adults don't feel at home in the church because they are not fully included in the church body. How can congregations nurture young adults, welcome them as siblings into God's household, and empower them to become fully embedded contributors within and to their faith community? Integrating the latest research on adolescent faith and young adult ministry for the local church, this book presents a new way of thinking about youth ministry. Chap Clark offers today's youth leaders highly practical principles based on his extensive experience, showing how they can implement a sustainable youth ministry program in their local church. He presents the adoptive youth ministry model as a way to help congregations see youth ministry as a bridge to inclusion, participation, and contribution in the body of Christ. Clark's comprehensive plan for designing and implementing youth ministry shows churches how to intentionally welcome young people and create an environment where they belong.

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Baker Academic

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149341562X

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Adoptive Church (Youth, Family, and Culture)

Creating an Environment Where Emerging Generations Belong

By: Chap Clark

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Creating an Environment Where Emerging Generations Belong

By: Chap Clark

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Four Views of Youth Ministry and the Church

Inclusive Congregational, Preparatory, Missional, Strategic

By: Wesley Black,Chap Clark,Malan Nel

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Four Views of Youth Ministry and the Church

Inclusive Congregational, Preparatory, Missional, Strategic

By: Wesley Black,Chap Clark,Malan Nel

Join the conversation as experts propose, defend, and explore Four Views of Youth Ministry and the Church.In a dialog that often gets downright feisty, four youth ministry academicians delineate their distinct philosophical and ecclesiological views regarding how youth ministry relates to the church at large--and leave a taste of what’s profound and what’s not in these four typologies:Inclusive congregational (Malan Nel). What happens when a church thoroughly integrates its adolescents, making them full partners in every aspect of congregational life?Preparatory (Wesley Black). Why and how should a church consider its teenagers as disciples-in-training and its youth ministry a school of preparation for future participation in church life?Missional (Chap Clark). What does a church look like, whose youth ministry does not necessarily nurture "church kids" but is essentially evangelistic? Whose youths and youth workers are considered missionaries?Strategic (Mark Senter). How feasible is it for a youth ministry to become a new church on its own--the youth pastor becoming the pastor, and the new church planted with the blessing of the mother church?In Four View of Your Ministry and the Church, solid academic writing and an inviting tone and design create a compelling text for both in-the-field, practicing youth workers and undergraduates and graduate students.

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0310862051

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Sticky Faith

Everyday Ideas to Build Lasting Faith in Your Kids

By: Kara Powell,Chap Clark

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Sticky Faith

Everyday Ideas to Build Lasting Faith in Your Kids

By: Kara Powell,Chap Clark

Sticky Faith delivers positive and practical ideas to nurture within your kids a living, loving faith that lasts a lifetime. Research indicates that almost half of high school seniors drift from their faith after graduation. Struck by this staggering statistic, and recognizing its ramifications, the Fuller Youth Institute (FYI) conducted the "College Transition Project" in an effort to identify the relationships and best practices that can set young people on a trajectory of lifelong faith and service. This easy-to-read guide presents both a compelling rationale and a powerful strategy to show parents how to actively encourage their children’s spiritual growth so that it will stick with them into adulthood and empower them to develop a living, lasting faith. Written by Fuller Youth Institute Executive Director Dr. Kara E. Powell and youth expert Chap Clark--authors known for the integrity of their research and the intensity of their passion for young people--Sticky Faith is geared to spark a movement that empowers adults to develop robust and long-term faith in kids of all ages. Further engage your family and church with the Sticky Faith Guide for Your Family, Sticky Faith curriculum, and Sticky Faith youth worker edition. Sticky Faith is also available in Spanish, Cómo criar jóvenes de fe sólida.

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Zondervan

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0310591864

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Next Time I Fall in Love

How to Handle Sex, Intimacy, and Feelings in Dating Relationships

By: Chap P. Clark

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Next Time I Fall in Love

How to Handle Sex, Intimacy, and Feelings in Dating Relationships

By: Chap P. Clark

Jeff and Ann had been dating for only a month, but they knew they were in love. Soon they were spending all of their free time together. But things started going wrong. They'd fight, then kiss and make up, only to fight some more. Finally, Ann told Jeff it was over. She didn't love him anymore - besides, she wanted to date another guy. She said she loved me, said Jeff, crushed and bitter. I thought love was supposed to last. How can something so right become so wrong? Jeff and Ann's story is one of many told in 'Next Time I Fall in Love'. In a helpful and readable book for teenagers, Chap Clark gives solid, practical advice on forming and keeping healthy dating relationships. He deals with questions like these: -What is love? -Why would anyone want to date me? -What can hurt a dating relationship? -Sex: How far is too far? -How can I know when it's time to break up? -What can I do to improve my dating relationships? If you're 13 to 25 years old - or if you know anyone that age - and if you're interested in learning more about how to be happy, healthy, and whole in a dating relationship - then this book is for you.

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Wipf and Stock Publishers

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1592446841

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The Performance Illusion

By: Chap P. Clark

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The Performance Illusion

By: Chap P. Clark

In 'The Performance Illusion', Chap Clark exposes our desire for acceptance as the driving force that leads us to perform. He takes an honest look at how performance theology affects our faith and our most precious relationships - with our friends, our spouse, our children, and our God. Rather than settling for easy answers, Chap challenges us to start from the ground up. For only when we build our faith on the biblical foundation of God's love are we able to leave our patterns of performance behind.

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1592446833

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The Handbook for Great Camps and Retreats

By: Chap P. Clark

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The Handbook for Great Camps and Retreats

By: Chap P. Clark

Camps and retreats are an essential part of every youth ministry. But could your camping ministry use a new perspective, a fresh sense of creativity, and practical ideas that will help your kids see that God is relevant to their lives today? In 'The Youth Specialties Handbook for Great Camps and Retreats', veteran youth minister and camp director Chap Clark opens his comprehensive tool kit of camp and retreat concepts and ideas as he shows you how to build an effective, exciting camping program from the ground up. First, Clark calls for a rethinking of camping ministry that puts the needs of kids first. He then offers seasoned advice on how to use the basic tools of camping ministry - group-building activities, music, speaking, small groups, and more - in relevant new ways. He covers topics such as developing a camping strategy, how to train your camp staff, taking a fresh look at music, and the strengths and dangers of humor. You'll find everything you need in 'The Youth Specialties Handbook for Great Camps and Retreats' - how to plan a budget, how to deal with problem kids, how to work with property managers, and much more. Clark also includes complete plans for specialized camps such as discipleship camping, service retreats, outreach camping, planning retreats, and recreation retreats.

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1592446779

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Fallen Copper

By: Chap Riese

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Fallen Copper

By: Chap Riese

Fallen Copper is a mystery thriller based on case history files from the San Francisco Police Department. In this 1950's who-dunnit, in a city racked with scandal and corruption, Patrolman Frank Ahern becomes Chief of Police and a rookie cop takes the fall for political expediency. The mystery is built around an apparent suicide in a hotel room. The room is double-locked from the inside. A large sum of embezzled money is missing. Was there a crime? A murder? Fallen Copper opens with the outbreak of WWII and the attack on Pearl Harbor. Miles Manner's military duty in Japan and his affair with the lovely Tamiko-san end with his induction into the San Francisco Police Department. The cast of characters includes Officer Miles Manner, Phyllis his former lover, a hotel general manager, a house dick, a crafty police inspector, the President of Union Oil, and a multitude of cops and robbers.

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iUniverse

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0595333044

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9780595333042

Textbook of Neonatal Medicine

A Chinese Perspective

By: Victor Y.H. Yu,Zekang Feng,Reginald C. Tsang,Chap-Yung Yeung

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Textbook of Neonatal Medicine

A Chinese Perspective

By: Victor Y.H. Yu,Zekang Feng,Reginald C. Tsang,Chap-Yung Yeung

With over 90 chapters this is a standard textbook covering all the important aspects of neonatal care, especially the more common or life threatening conditions. While the content is applicable worldwide, there are topics which are unique to Chinese infants. The 77 medical experts who contribute to this volume are all of ethnic Chinese origin; this book is therefore a unique product of collaboration intended to fulfil the needs of doctors caring for all newborn infants.

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Hong Kong University Press

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9622094287

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9789622094284

Starting Right

Thinking Theologically About Youth Ministry

By: Kenda Creasy Dean,Chap Clark,Dave Rahn

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Starting Right

Thinking Theologically About Youth Ministry

By: Kenda Creasy Dean,Chap Clark,Dave Rahn

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Zondervan

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031085508X

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Disconnected

Parenting Teens in a MySpace World

By: Chap Clark,Dee Clark

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Disconnected

Parenting Teens in a MySpace World

By: Chap Clark,Dee Clark

Parents worry they don't have the understanding or training to be able to care for their kids in a world that is increasingly superficial, politicized, and performance driven. Disconnected makes the concepts and strategies described in the bestselling Hurt: Inside the World of Today's Teenagers accessible to parents. After the overwhelming response to Hurt, authors Chap and Dee Clark here equip parents with an up-to-date, realistic parenting book that doesn't ignore the harsh realities of adolescent life. It builds a foundation for parents by describing exactly how things have changed, takes them through the various developmental stages their children go through, and gives them workable paradigms for parenting.

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Baker Books

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1441200126

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9781441200129

Introductory Biostatistics

By: Chap T. Le,Lynn E. Eberly

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Introductory Biostatistics

By: Chap T. Le,Lynn E. Eberly

Maintaining the same accessible and hands-on presentation, Introductory Biostatistics, Second Edition continues to provide an organized introduction to basic statistical concepts commonly applied in research across the health sciences. With plenty of real-world examples, the new edition provides a practical, modern approach to the statistical topics found in the biomedical and public health fields. Beginning with an overview of descriptive statistics in the health sciences, the book delivers topical coverage of probability models, parameter estimation, and hypothesis testing. Subsequently, the book focuses on more advanced topics with coverage of regression analysis, logistic regression, methods for count data, analysis of survival data, and designs for clinical trials. This extensive update of Introductory Biostatistics, Second Edition includes: • A new chapter on the use of higher order Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) in factorial and block designs • A new chapter on testing and inference methods for repeatedly measured outcomes including continuous, binary, and count outcomes • R incorporated throughout along with SAS®, allowing readers to replicate results from presented examples with either software • Multiple additional exercises, with partial solutions available to aid comprehension of crucial concepts • Notes on Computations sections to provide further guidance on the use of software • A related website that hosts the large data sets presented throughout the book Introductory Biostatistics, Second Edition is an excellent textbook for upper-undergraduate and graduate students in introductory biostatistics courses. The book is also an ideal reference for applied statisticians working in the fields of public health, nursing, dentistry, and medicine.

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John Wiley & Sons

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111859598X

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9781118595985

Let Me Ask You this

Conversations that Draw Couples Closer

By: Chap Clark,Dee Clark

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Let Me Ask You this

Conversations that Draw Couples Closer

By: Chap Clark,Dee Clark

Designed as a devotional, with communications opportunities centered around brief Scriptural accounts and commentary, Let Me Ask You This supplies the necessary starting points to help couples talk about things that are important, but seldom discussed.

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NavPress Publishing Group

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0891096396

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9780891096399

New Directions for Youth Ministry /[contributing Authors : Cathi Basler ... Et Al.].

By: Wayne Rice,Chap Clark

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New Directions for Youth Ministry /[contributing Authors : Cathi Basler ... Et Al.].

By: Wayne Rice,Chap Clark

Take a look at these ministry strategies & models that are working in real churches...with real kids...in the real world. You'll get practical help evaluating what will work in your ministry, & a candid look at the pros & cons of implementing each strategy. And best of all: Contributors are ministry veterans who are actually doing what they describe!

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Flagship Church Resources

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0764421034

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9780764421037

From Father to Son

Showing Your Boy How to Walk with Christ

By: Chap Clark

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From Father to Son

Showing Your Boy How to Walk with Christ

By: Chap Clark

Practical, anecdotal, and straightforward, this book can help fathers better understand their sons. While based on biblical principles, "From Father to Son" speaks to the current needs of modern-day preadolescent and adolescent boys.

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NavPress Publishing Group

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1576832945

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9781576832943

Boys to Men

How Fathers Can Help Build Character in Their Sons

By: Steve Lee,Chap Clark

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Boys to Men

How Fathers Can Help Build Character in Their Sons

By: Steve Lee,Chap Clark

One of the greatest challenges every father faces is how to help his son came through the teenage years with his own God-given identity and a strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ. This book gives dads practical tools to help their sons navigate the field.

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Moody Publishers

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0802409415

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9780802409416

The Performance Illusion

By: Chap P. Clark

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The Performance Illusion

By: Chap P. Clark

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Wipf and Stock Publishers

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1592446833

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Mote

By: Chap Reaver

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Mote

By: Chap Reaver

When their friend Mote is accused of murdering a schoolteacher, two teenage boys decide to do everything they can to clear his name.

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Laurel Leaf

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0440211735

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9780440211730

Creative Bible Lessons in Romans

Faith in Fire!

By: Chap Clark

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Creative Bible Lessons in Romans

Faith in Fire!

By: Chap Clark

Think of it as a lean, mean Bible doctrine course--without the lecture. But with lots of options, videos, music, and drama. And small group work. And reproducible, interactive worksheets with eye-catching designs and soul-searching content. (Like, what else do you expect from St. Paul when he sits down to write the meatiest book of doctrine in the Bible?) in the 12 clear, complete sessions of Creative Bible Lessons in Romans. Author Chap Clark guides kids (and you) through the Big Ideas in this first-century letter to Christians trying their darndest to live godly lives in an ungodly culture. (Sound familiar?) From the not-so-savory picture the apostle paints of humankind in the opening chapters. . .through his celebration of grace and acceptance in midbook. . .to his tightly reasoned argument that love should fuel a Christian's decisions and relationships--here are topics made to order for teenagers living at the turn of the 21st century. Teach your way through Romans with these read-to-go sessions. Or scavenge whatever you want of the creative scripts, handouts, and other options to customize lessons of your own. Any way you use it, Creative Bible Lessons in Romans is your no-doze ticket to solid Bible doctrine.12 lessons.

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