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Practical Guidance for PastorsEach compact topical ministerial handbook in the new Pastoral Pocket Guides series helps equip and empower pastors and church leaders to carry out the day-to-day work of Christian ministry with excellence and confidence. In the Communion guide you'll find: Communion meditation promptsScriptures and suggested prayersCommunion service ideas for particular occasions and special daysGuidelines for Communion in different settings and more!About the AuthorMark A. Taylor spent most of his career in Christian publishing, finishing with a stint as publisher and editor of Christian Standard magazine. In retirement, he continues to pursue a variety of teaching, editing, and writing opportunities, including his latest project, Unchosen Journey: A Caregiver's Walk with Alzheimer's (www.unchosenjourney.com). He and his wife, Evelyn, live north of Cincinnati, Ohio.

Practical Guidance for PastorsEach compact topical ministerial handbook in the new Pastoral Pocket Guides series helps equip and empower pastors and church leaders to carry out the day-to-day work of Christian ministry with excellence and confidence. In the Faith and Baptism guide you'll find: Proven ways to share the good news personally and also extend an invitation from the pulpitScriptures to know and sample prayersPractical baptism tipsBaptism service and celebration ideas and more!About the AuthorJohn Fanella has been both a pastor and writer for the past 30 years. He and his family live in a parsonage in the bucolic countryside of western Pennsylvania. Beyond his pastoral heart and editorial talents, two things to know about John: He's a prankster and he's afraid of spiders.

Take your Senior Adult Ministry to the Next LevelThat's what will happen when you train and equip your Senior Adult Ministry volunteers not just to minister to seniors, but also to minister with them. Help deepen seniors' faith and grow their friendships with one another, your team, and with God. If your church is like most, seniors are mostly on the sidelines, but not by choice! They're hungry for purpose and fellowship. But unless you're actively creating opportunities for connection and contribution, many senior adults feel unneeded and unwelcome and simply drop out. In this Outreach Ministry Guide you'll discover:Dozens of senior-friendly programming ideasGuidance and biblical wisdom for helping seniors cope with change, loneliness, and griefIdeas for energizing senior adult Sunday school classes, senior-sized service projects, and more! About the AuthorMikal Keefer is a Christian publishing veteran who has written more than 40 books and contributed to a wide array of magazines and curricula. He's an active church ministry volunteer and a senior himself who just got the news: hearing aids are in his future.

A men's ministry that guys will look forward to being a part of!Every church wants to actively engage and grow men-but most men's ministries have a hard time getting guys in the door. This wildly practical ministry handbook equips men's ministry volunteers and their leaders with proven suggestions for building a program that's magnetic to men. Give your ministry team the tools, tips, and training they need to help develop the trust and accountability between men which leads to deep, lasting spiritual growth. Included within this helpful men's ministry guide:Practical ways to get men into the WordGuidance for effective men's group meetingsDozens of ideas for serving together, fostering accountability, strengthening family connections, and more! About the AuthorEric Jaqua has served as a ministry volunteer and leader for decades. His passion for men's ministry was ignited when God led him to a men's home group that grew to become a vibrant multi-campus ministry reaching hundreds of men.

Biblical guidance and practical advice for church elders and perspective eldersEquip church elders to lead well. More than better methods, the church today needs better leaders. But too often we recruit these leaders (the New Testament calls them elders) without equipping them for their vital task. This practical handbook presents the need, lifts up the Bible''s vision for elder ministry, and provides a wealth of practical how-to training to help elders provide the spiritual leadership that can''t come from anyone else. Elder teams will build unity and confidence as they discuss it together.Written by the ministry founders and leaders of e2: effective elders, content is based on decades of local-church experience and interaction with everyday elders in hundreds of congregations.

Equip Small Group Leaders to Lead WellYour church''s small group ministry is where faith can get real. Where masks can slide off and honest struggles and doubts surface.Maybe. It all depends on the leaders of your groups.Give your leaders the training they need to take group members deeper. To create group cultures that encourage transparency. To cope with questions, deal with doubts, and make disciples.This book offers your team a lifetime of easy-to-read, easy-to-remember advice from experienced small group ministry leaders. They share what they''ve learned, what they wish they''d known earlier, and dozens of proven practical tips that will aid in developing healthy small groups in your church.

Helping Men Take the First Step Men need to start somewhere in their faith journey, but the first step of any expedition is the hardest. A man's maturation of faith can be brought to a standstill without a proper roadmap on how to navigate his spiritual journey. The initial act of stepping out in faith can be difficult, but it doesn't have to be intimidating. Why not start with some fundamental spiritual practices? Just like with family, friends, or your significant other, the investment of time and effort in your walk with Christ is an important aspect of growing and deepening the relationship. But how can men make simple, yet effective, strides in their faith?Join author Vince Miller as he guides men on how to use practices like: memorizing and meditating on Scripture, how to study the Bible, the power of prayer, journaling, and quiet time in solitude to advance and strengthen their relationship with the Lord.

Ladies, are you wondering why your once-thriving marriage is now suddenly on the rocks in stormy weather? It's easy to put all the blame on your spouse when struggling in your union, but author and marriage therapist Fiona Arthurs is here to shine a light on the subtle, yet destructive behaviors women often engage in that lead to pain and chaos with their husbands. In Stop the Foolishness, Fiona reveals the dangerous and deceptive behavior patterns that can be found in almost every marriage-but must be exposed and banished if you want to save your relationship! Often, these patterns are unintentional and completely overlooked until the damage is done. Don't wait until it's too late! Claim a healthy, growing marriage inspired by Scripture and God's vision for a blessed union.

How Can a Prayer Ministry Transform Your Church? Whether you are part of your church's prayer ministry, or thinking about starting or joining a prayer ministry team, the Prayer Ministry Volunteer Handbook is for you!We are often very quick to say we will pray for someone when we hear they are going through tough times, but do we actually follow through with our promise to pray for them? How many times do we turn to prayer only in times of crisis, as a last resort, or simply to ask things of God?We need to make prayer the first course of action, guiding all of our life decisions. We must challenge ourselves to move beyond the dinnertime and bedtime prayers and progress to a thoughtful conversation with Christ.Join authors David and Kim Butts as they explore how a well-equipped church prayer ministry team can serve as a model and an encouragement to support the members of the congregation, and even the pastoral staff, in their prayer journeys. Discover how you can make your church a house of prayer for all believers.

Discern and care for The Church's "invisible epidemic" of mental health! "…the Black Church is still lagging behind when it comes to mental health support. This is a brilliant piece of work withpromise to provide help and facilitate healing for African-Americans and the community-at-large." Jameisha (Meisha) Brown, PhD(c), M.S., CHES, Health MinisterMental health is rarely spoken of in African-American congregations. It's often whispered about during prayer circles or kept behind a counselor's closed door. For many pastors, grappling with the topic from the pulpit is either unthinkable or unnecessary. Struggling with mental health still holds a stigma of shame for believers-one that can keep you from admitting a problem even exists while your life falls apart. With scenarios drawn from community stories and Biblical examples alike, Dr. Bill Reese applies wisdom and compassion to tackle the complex issues of emotional and mental wellness in the context of the church. The church can be a safe place for those seeking mental health solutions-starting today!