My Big Story Bible takes the adventure of reading a children's Bible to a new level. As you'd expect from Tom Wright, the narrative bursts with lively storytelling and a deep love for the original scriptures, while the vibrant illustrations on every page will delight young readers and help them to imaginatively understand the key events of the Bible.
Christian Political Witness in an Age of Totalitarian Terror and Dysfunctional Democracies In Jesus and the Powers Tom Wright and Michael F. Bird join forces to address the pressing question: How can Christians engage with the turbulent politics of our times while remaining true to the teaching and example of Jesus?
Baptism is a very special moment in the Christian journey. It is a moment of awe and wonder, and of recognition that we are accepted by God and special in his sight.
An octogenarian takes a wryly look at what it's like to be old in an era of the relentlessly new. The book is structured around a series of fascinating biblical pictures, from the legendary Methuselah to the feisty Sarah and the great leader Moses, from the picture of inevitable decline as the Preacher saw it in Ecclesiastes to the glorious Nunc Dimittis of old Simeon in the Temple.
'Story Assemblies for the School Year' marks a second year's worth of assembly material, packed with interactive stories to delight your local primary schools.
Containing a wealth of easy-to-do instant craft ideas and non-craft based activities, this title is suitable for those with special needs. It offers ideas that include suggestions to inspire further exploration of the craft technique.
Servant Ministry offers a practical exposition of the first 'Servant Song' based in Isaiah (42:1-9). Writing from many years of Christian teaching and mentoring, Tony Horsfall applies insights drawn from the Isaiah passage to topics such as the motivation for service and the call to serve; valid expressions of servanthood and the link between evangelism and social action; character formation and what it means to be a servant; how to keep going over the long haul in the harsh realities of ministry; the importance of listening to God on a daily basis and also over a whole lifetime.
Created for Messy Church leaders who are planning the celebration aspect of their Messy Church session, this title clarifies the purpose and key elements of the celebration time, and equips the team both spiritually and practically to lead this part of the Messy Church session.
This revised edition of 'Core Skills' draws on new material and ideas developed by trainers who have been successfully using it for the past six years. 'Core Skills' is an interdenominatianal modular scheme and offers foundatioal training for all those involved with chuch-based children's ministry. It addresses the key areas of expertise set out by the DFES in the Common Core of Skills & Knowled