AdventSource Church Ministries Collection (6 vols.)

by North American Division Children’s Ministries Department

and

7 more

Publishers:

AdventSource; Department of Family Ministries

, 2003–2011

Overview

The AdventSource Church Ministries Collection is an excellent assortment of resources designed to equip SDA lay members for fruitful and fulfilling ministry within their congregations. These six volumes include resources for men’s, women’s and children’s ministries, marriage and family ministry, helping retirees discover their own unique ministry, and reconnecting with missing members.

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Key Features

• Six resources for developing and participating in core church ministries
• Useful for individuals, small groups, and congregational training
• Practical insights for effective and joyous ministry.

Product Details

• Title: AdventSource Church Ministries Collection
• Publisher: AdventSource
• Volumes: 6
• Pages: 738

Men’s Ministries Curriculum

• Author: NAD Family Ministries
• Publisher: AdventSource
• Publication Date: 2011
• Pages: 124

Sample Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

The AdventSource Men’s Ministries Curriculum, developed by North American Division Men’s Ministries, includes ten modules written by men’s ministry professionals. Each 90-minute module can be used as a training even for local men’s ministries personnel.

The 10 training modules include:

• Biblical Foundations of Men’s Ministries
• Effective Men’s Ministries in the Local Church
• What Men Are Like and What They Need
• A Man’s Connection to God
• The Man of God as a Husband
• The Man of God as a Father
• The Man of God at Work
• Men of God in Groups: Support and Accountability
• The Man of God in Action: Disciple and Evangelist
• Successful Men’s Ministry Events

Women’s Ministries Handbook

• Editor: Tamyra Horst
• Publisher: AdventSource
• Publication Date: 2003
• Pages: 206

Sample Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

This easy-to-use handbook is a complete resource for women’s ministries directors and leaders. You will find everything from how to start a ministry to planning a retreat. This book is packed with great ideas, valuable information, and helpful resources. You will find the tools you need to turn your vision of a vibrant women’s ministry into reality.

Each chapter is presented in a user-friendly format. You’ll learn to:

• Write a Personal Mission Statement
• Work with a Committee
• Develop Personal Leadership Qualities
• Mentor New Member
• Advertise Your Programs

Celebrate Marriage! Family Ministries Planbook

• Authors: Ron and Karen Flowers
• Publisher: AdventSource
• Publication Date: 2004
• Pages: 148

Sample Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

Celebrate Marriage! emphasizes marriage and its effect on the whole family. The concepts of marriage change depending on the time period and the culture. The focus in this book is to recapture the institution and experience of marriage as it came from the Creator’s hand and as it has been recreated in Christ. This resource is packed with valuable program helps from sermons, to seminars, to children’s stories. You’ll also find useful articles on love, biblical passages, premarital resources, divorce and remarriage, sexual identity, and many other topics pertinent to family health. Pastors, elders, and family ministry leaders will benefit from this collection of tools to help build up the families in and around your congregation. Though the focus is marriage, all will benefit from the study of relationships that follow God’s plan.

Children’s Ministries Coordinator: Quick Start Guide

• Author: NAD Children’s Ministries
• Publisher: AdventSource
• Publication Date: 2006
• Pages: 48

Sample Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

This Quick Start Guide is a dynamic tool for the children’s ministry coordinator in your church. The Quick Start Guide is an overview of the responsibilities for the coordinator and ideas for how children’s ministries can gain vitality in your church.

Autumn Gold, Winter Grace

• Author: Ken McFarland
• Publisher: AdventSource
• Publication Date: 2011
• Pages: 196

Sample Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

Speaking to Adventist believers who are enjoying their golden years, Autumn Gold, Winter Grace explores how to remain a vigorous Christian as life progresses. It specifically addresses how to avoid spiritual stagnation after years of Christian living. While evangelism brings many new members into the church, spiritual nurture leads to continued growth and a joyful Christian life. Well-known Adventist author Ken McFarland provides deep insights for living to the fullest through a relationship with God.

Reconnecting Ministries: Quick Start Guide

• Author: North American Division
• Publisher: AdventSource
• Publication Date: 2010
• Pages: 16

Sample Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

This Quick Start Guide was written for those in the ministry of reconnecting with missing church members. It provides practical insights on how to build a ministry in reconnection from scratch.

The Quick Start Guide includes:

• Reconnecting Ministries Director Job Description
• Visitation Hints
• Congregation Preparation
• What Not to Say and Do

About AdventSource

AdventSource is the official leadership resource center for the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in North America. They develop and distribute SDA curriculum for churches and the SDA youth ministry, Pathfinders.