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Download: Leading a Group in Prayer

Group prayer—we do it all the time, but how often have we explored its peculiar dynamics? We talk to God, but with others listening in and (sometimes) joining their thoughts to our words. It is an activity in which we are often more afraid of a human audience than the audience of the Almighty One. It is both intimate and very public.This 23-page collection of articles is designed to help anyone who ever facilitates a time of group prayer—for three people or 100. Glean valuable insights for helping everyone participate, in a way that is genuine, edifying, and God-honoring. NOTE: You have permission to make up to 1,000 copies of this resource to be distributed in a church or educational setting.

Download: Spiritual Formation for Kids

Many of us don't learn about the spiritual disciplines until we hit our twenties and thirties. What if we started sooner, giving the children in our churches more opportunities for spiritual formation?This collection of articles will give you more perspective on the potential of spiritual disciplines and some ideas for implementing them into your children's ministry. NOTE: You have permission to make up to 1,000 copies of this 23-page resource to be distributed in a church or educational setting.

Download: Behind Closed Doors: Sally Morgenthaler's Story

PDF This downloadable packet from includes leadership wisdom from Sally Morgenthaler.

Download: Membership in the Congregation

The process of church membership can be a burden to sustain—classes, forms, information to update, and so forth. We've compiled a series of sample documents to ease the administrative load. Included are forms for explaining the process to prospective members, processing new candidates, and planning the membership class and worship service ceremony. Adapt these to fit your congregation!NOTE: You have permission to make up to 1,000 copies of this 37-page resource to be distributed in a church or educational setting.

Download: Youth Pastor

Youth pastors need help. They have to negotiate the trials of teenagers and the fears of parents, often with very limited ministry experience. Plus, it's easy for their work to become segregated from the rest of the church's ministry.Whether your youth pastor or leader is brand new or a long-time veteran, this 23-page training tool can help. Let the insights that we've pulled together here provide encouragement and direction for his or her ministry. NOTE: You have permission to make up to 1,000 copies of this resource to be distributed in a church or educational setting.

Article: Leading Effective Community Prayer (free sample)

Make sure the group feels safe and is on the same page with you.

Article: Church Planting Strategies

Some insights from veteran church planter Ed Stetzer.

Article: The Audacity of Dreams (free sample)

As leaders, our best dreams call people to live their faith in the midst of the watching world.

Article: Family-Friendly Habits (free sample)

Tips for helping your youth program help parents.

Article: How to Develop Leaders in Your Church

Fit each person’s unique gifts.

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