Here's a peek at what's inside this issue: - A sweet twist on outreach this holiday season
Steal This Idea: Plan ahead, stress less! Lead well, rest well during Christmas - Prayer: Bigger and more beautiful than most dream it can be
- Plus: Free courses and free downloadable resources to help plan and inspire
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| Hi everyone, October is Pastor Appreciation Month and I just want to say thank you to all the leaders in our church communities providing guidance, care, and the message of God’s Word. You are doing hard, loving work, and we see you. |
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Because we understand the good and challenging work you do, we want to help you find resources for your ministry at an affordable price. Right now, during our Ministry Season Sale, you can save an extra 15% on a purchase of $100 or more by using code 15OFF at checkout. Or stock up and save an extra 20% on a purchase of $175 or more with code 20OFF.
Wishing you a wonderful fall season and a great start to the holidays. — Eric ChurchSource Account Manager and Youth Pastor |
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Christmas Treats and Outreach! Learn how one congregation used A Love Worth Giving to You at Christmas booklets and a yummy treat to invite community members to church events. |
| How do you show appreciation for your church leaders? It’s Pastor Appreciation Month and we’d love to hear about what your church is doing to celebrate the leaders of your congregation. It might just show up in a future newsletter! |
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Stress Less with Bible Study Planners and Tracks As a full-time pastor, Randy Frazee knew firsthand the stress of weekly sermon prep. Each Sunday, after finishing one message, the strain would mount again as he immediately turned his mind to the next. It was exhausting, and even his family noticed the toll it was taking. Randy also realized this same pressure falls on Bible study and small group leaders: as soon as one study wraps up, the scramble begins to plan the next. Now, in partnership with Harper Christian Resources, Randy has created planners and tracks for Bible study leaders and groups to help ease the weight of designing programs for their ministries. It's a Win, Win, Win Here's how these planners and tracks help: - Intentionality. You'll know what's coming at the beginning instead of just trying to find something that "works."
- Personalization. Every group is different, and these tracks allow you to customize your experience to study what is meaningful and important to your group.
- Less stress. Planning from the onset means leaders will feel relaxed because they know what's coming and that it will fit their group well.
You'll no longer finish a study only to feel bereft and ambivalent about what to do next. With these planners and tracks, you can narrow or expand your focus to meet your group's wants and needs. There are planners for different types of groups and topics. You can plan your entire year in one sitting! Plus, even if your group or congregation is smaller, planning ahead and purchasing all study materials upfront gives you the benefit of bulk pricing through ChurchSource. It's Randy's hope that these tools help ministry leaders find space to enjoy the time spent leading instead of feeling pressure about what comes next. Take a look today! |
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From the creators of the bestselling The Jesus Storybook Bible, Sally Lloyd-Jones and Jago’s Jesus, Our True Friend is a captivating children’s book featuring seven stories from the life of Jesus.
With beautiful illustrations and poetic retellings of Jesus’s life stories, this book is engaging for all ages and provides a glimpse into who Jesus was when he walked the earth with us.
Perfect for the children in your life, don’t miss out on the opportunity to share the good news about who Jesus is and how deeply he loves us. It’s ideal for families, church ministries, educators, and anyone wanting to experience the beauty of Jesus and his message of love. |
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In partnership with Daily Seeds, Romans from J. D. Walt is a different kind of study. You’ll certainly learn about the Bible, but along the way you’ll engage with the history, context, original language, and authors.
To make it even better, they've created a discussion guide to help guide your small group through Romans. |
Pete Scazzero has a special message for leaders during the holiday season. During Christmas, among so many demands and expectations, it can be hard for those in ministry to feel close to God. But it doesn’t have to be that way. |
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| From Allusive to Clear, How to Understand Ephesians |
The Vision of Ephesians: The Task of the Church and the Glory of God by N. T. Wright Available November 1st |
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Women's Small Group Study and Bible studies too! “Women's Small Group Study and Bible studies too! The website was easy to navigate. The prices were great as it was the semi annual event. I got two different books for a small group study and one for a personalized study. The books came pretty quick about 10 days. Exactly what I expected! I will shop this website again in the future." |
| Wonderful giveaway!!! “These were bought to hand out to those that have need of a bible and can’t afford one. Or maybe even those who don’t know Jesus!!! Perfect size, great translation, very legible and includes old and new testament!” |
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