Books published by Abingdon Press

How the horrible yet hopeful dimensions of African American faith took shape on American shores.

Now you have one resource that can help you plan for a variety of situations in your church. Author and bookseller carole Cupples wrote this book in response to a need voiced by her own customers. A few of the occasions this book particularly addresses are welcoming guest to a program, honoring a pastor on an anniversary, and paying a memorial tribute. The speeches you find in this compilation reflect the ways we honor God in both celebration and meditation.

A book filled with active, hands-on programs designed for ages three to seven. Each program features a simple Christian message; a Bible verse; a story; a prayer; time to sharing; time for singing; a snack; and a game, craft, or additional activity. The programs are structured to last from thirty-five to forty minutes. An additional activity is included in each program for those who want to extend children 's church to a full hour. Supplies and set-up are kept to a minimum and the book 's easy-to-use format makes it just right for today 's busy teacher.

Gives the leader "how tos" on setting up and facilitating a group, getting the most out of each session, and coordinating with church-wide activities. Includes reproducible worksheets, brief summaries of session content, discussion questions, and activities.

Helps users understand and use United Methodist belief and tradition to function as a Christian in a multicultural society. Sessions covers the post-modern world philosophy and its failure to provide value outside of Christian faith by studying a variety of Wesleyan essentials from original sin to holy. 13 sessions.1. The Challenge of Multiculturalism2. Biblical Authority in a Relativist World3. The Divine Trinity in a Multicultural Age4. Is Jesus the Only Way to God?5. The Holy Spirit and the Spirit of the Age6. Does Humanity Need God?7. More than a Casual Relationship: Saving Grace8. Holiness of Heart and Life: Sanctification9. What's the Point of Worship?10. Christian Behavior in a World Where "Anything Goes"11. "What New Creation?": Christian Social Responsibility12. Mission in a Multicultural Society13. Marketplace Christianity: Living Authentically

Repurposed content from the 12 volume NIB, to serve as introductory academic textbooks

Helps tweens (ages 10-12) understand what it means to be a member of The United Methodist Church

This is a 12-session study of what it means to follow Jesus with your prayers, your presence, your gifts, and your service.

Borden offers strategies for bringing about positive congregational change. (Church Life)

Refreshing insights into popular, well-loved Scripture passages. Each lesson offers a biblical basis for facing life's decisions and encourages a deeper personal faith. Contains 26 scripture passages for study that may be studied in any order. Appropriate for use in groups or individual study. Volumes may be studies in any order. Each lesson has approximately three pages of reading that can be completed during a personal devotional time. For a complete listing of scriptures click the Leader's Guide below. separate Leader's Guide 9780687071692

The author identifies three different types of change and shows how faith must both sustain us in the midst of personal and social change and undergo the process of change itself. Faithful Change extends the discussion of the nature and dynamics of faith begun in the author's earlier groundbreaking work, Stages of Faith. Fowler's study is notable for his analysis of shame and its function in faith development.

Features ready-to-use lectionary-based worship and preaching resources for Easter.

How major-release films since World War II use religion to tell stories and convey messages