Books published by Vida Publishers

SPANISH EDITION. For many teens, the idea of getting along with their parents may seem like an oxymoron. Whether they get along with their parents most of the time or they seem to always be butting heads, Wisdom on Getting Along with Parents can help teens understand both sides a little better and improve their relationship.

The English language version of this book is already stirring controversy among churches in the United States. The author gives us a quick glimpse of the history of youth ministry and presents principles that indicate when it is necessary to move to the next stage of youth ministry. This book should be in the personal library of any youth minister who values the ministry. This book will help the leader to see where we came from, why we do what we do, and where we should be heading to produce the results that God and this generation expect from us.

How many times have we thought that we will never find the love of our life? How can we develop a healthy courtship that will lead to a truly confident relationship pointing towards marriage? Hugo and Tati Martinez have pastored young people in Mexico and the United States for years and in this book they help you consider the different stages in the process of finding and enjoying love. The book is designed to understand the anxiety that exists before and during the courtship. If you want to have a healthy courtship, you should read this book that was written specifically for you.

The Me I Want to Be by John Ortberg---the bestselling author of When the Game Is Over, It All Goes Back in the Box; God Is Closer Than You Think; and The Life You've Always Wanted---will help you discover spiritual vitality like never before as you learn to 'live in the flow of the spirit.' But if God has a perfect vision for your life, why does spiritual growth seem so difficult? John Ortberg has some intriguing answers to that question, and he has organized his thoughts and God's words into a straightforward and timely guide for living your best life in The Me I Want to Be. This book will show how God's perfect vision for you starts with a powerful promise. All those who trust in God 'will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit' (Jeremiah 17:7-8). Ortberg urges you to recognize your brokenness, understand that God is the project manager, and follow His directions. The author first helps gauge your spiritual health and measure the gap between where you are now and where God intends you to be. Then he provides detailed tasks and exercises to help you live in the flow of the Spirit, circumventing real-world barriers---pain and sorrow, temptations, self-doubt, sin---to flourish even in a dark and broken world. As you start living in the flow, you will feel: --- a deeper connection with God --- a growing sense of joy --- an honest recognition of your brokenness --- less fear, more trust --- a growing sense of being 'rooted in love' --- a deeper sense of purpose God invites you to join Him in crafting an abundant and joy-filled life. The Me I Want to Be shows you how to graciously accept His invitation.

Most preaching and teaching in the church engages only one of the senses---hearing. In The Power of Multisensory Preaching and Teaching, Rick Blackwood shows how recognizing and engaging the multiple senses of the congregation can lead to greater impact.Blackwood presents both biblical evidence and scientific research showing that the more senses we stimulate in teaching and preaching, the greater the levels of learner attention, comprehension, and retention. Blackwood addresses both the 'why' and the 'how' of multisensory communication. Regardless of one's current skill level, this practical book can help anyone add multi-sensory elements to messages in order to take communication to the next level---more compelling, clear, and memorable. As a result of reading this book readers can be more effective as a communicator and teacher. The book includes tools, examples, and worksheets.

No mistake was made in heaven when God gave you the gift of leadership or teaching. Every gift you have---your instincts to lead and your passion to make a difference--- came from the hand of a loving Father who crafted you. In this practical and inspiring book, Willow Creek Executive vice president and teaching pastor Nancy Beach speaks to women with God-given gifts of leading and teaching. Sharing from her thirty-year journey in a local church, Nancy offers guidance on such issues as: * Developing character * Earning respect * Finding your voice for leadership and teaching * Managing work and personal life * Forming an intentional support network * Forming an intentional support network Nancy desires that women will fully engage in the dangerous and thrilling adventure of using their leadership gifts to advance the kingdom of God. The path won't be easy . . . but God will never leave you alone.

'The Smell of Sheep' attempts to recover the 'romance' and enthusiasm that often accompanies the pastor's initial calling to ministry and emphasizes the need for serving the people with excellence and transparency. At a time when even within the ranks of Christian leadership many people are primarily lovers of themselves, motivated by vanity and self-gratification, we need to be reminded of our primary mission: The shepherding of the sheep.

Para evitar el método habitual de formar a los hijos a base de procedimientos empíricos, Jim Burns ofrece consejos y estrategias de eficacia comprobada para las familias de hoy día. Inspirado con su singular franqueza y espíritu práctico, cada capítulo explora un aspecto diferente del ser padres; desde romper cadenas generacionales de la disfunción hasta crear un ambiente cálido en el hogar, tratar cuestiones de disciplina y bendecir a nuestros hijos con un legado de fe.

At some point, everyone contemplates the 'meaning of life.' All over the world, people are on a quest to find answers as they search for someone or something to believe in. In Brian Houston's book, For This I Was Born, he says that to know the Cause of Christ is to understand why you were born, to know what you are living for, and to decide what you are prepared to die for. If you do not know the meaning of life, he says, you will never live a life of meaning. Houston desires that each of his readers come to know the cause of Christ. His Cause, he says, is the key that opens us to new places of vision, passion, strength, and reason for living. Brian and his wife Bobbie are the senior pastors of what is possibly Australia's largest church, Hillsong Church in Sydney, which has a growing congregation of over 18,000 people. They also oversee the extended ministries that include Hillsong Music, Hillsong Conferences and the International Leadership College. Hillsong Television is broadcast in over 180 nations.

Don't worry, My Friends will give you all the tips and secrets you need to make the most of your friendships. In the pages of this book, you'll find helpful friendship tips like: * What you can learn about friendship from the Bible * Ways to be a good friend * How to deal with conflict and other tough stuff * How to make friends, and more. From piles of homework to understanding the variety of 'interesting' people working at your school to dealing with the new challenges of changing for gym class in front of everyone, it's normal to feel a little overwhelmed.

What would you give to radically improve, even transform, the one thing in your life that matters most---your relationships? How about forty days of your time? Forty days that can bring new depth and health to your marriage, your family, and your friendships. Six weeks to explore and implement six foundational principles that Jesus taught which can equip you with both the insights and a practical path for fulfilling God's intention for all of your relationships---even the difficult ones...Saddleback Church teaching pastor Tom Holladay helps you explore and begin to practice the following principles: 1. Place the highest value on relationships, 2. Love as Jesus loves you 3. Communicate from the heart 4. As you judge, you will be judged 5. The greatest are the servants 6. Treat others as you want them to treat you. Shaped after Rick Warren's monumental bestseller, The Purpose Driven Life, and used as the centerpiece for Saddleback Church's 40 Days of Love campaign, The Relationship Principles of Jesus guides you day by day on a journey that will profoundly shape how you view and how you do relationships.

You are about to embark on a journey of discovery. Throughout this six-session video-based study taught by Rick Warren you are going to discover the answer to life's fundamental question: 'What on earth am I here for?' And here's a clue to the answer: 'It's not about you ... You were created by God and for God, and until you understand that, life will never make sense. It is only in God that we discover our origin, our identity, our meaning, our purpose, our significance, and our destiny. Every other path leads to a dead end.' The Purpose Driven Life DVD Study Guide is designed to be used with The Purpose Driven Life DVD. Whether you are going to experience this adventure with a small group or on your own, this six-session video-based study will change your life. This study has been used by over four million people during the 40 Days of Purpose Campaigns in churches all over the world. When combined with the reading of The Purpose Driven Life, the book Publishers Weekly declared the 'bestselling nonfiction hardback in history' this study will give your small group the opportunity to discuss the implications and applications of living the life God created you to live.

Since the end of the 20th century, we have been hearing from those who believe that God has restored the office of apostle in the church. Many have embraced this 'Apostolic Reformation' and changed their church government accordingly. Others have felt that their ministry is that of an 'apostle' and have looked for ways to make this a reality. Jaime Mazurek, with objectivity and strength, examines this movement by looking at it from three perspectives: history, hermeneutics, and theology. The reader will discover that there is much more to Apostolic Restoration than they imagined.

Trabajos de investigacion, de Nancy Vyhmeister, se esta convirtiendo con rapidez en el libro de texto de referencia modelo para redactar documentos de investigacion en el campo de la religion y la teologia. El mismo conduce al estudiante desde el principio de la asignacion de un trabajo, a traves de la fase de investigacion, hasta que el trabajo es terminado. Esta segunda edicion ofrece mejoras y un material adicional para cosas tales como el creciente campo de investigacion en linea y como hacer la investigacion relativa a la iglesia de una manera profesional. Los recursos para hacer la investigacion se actualizan en todo el libro.

Are you willing to surrender and sacrifice everything you have in order to obtain this great treasure and the secrets attached to it? Once you discover this key, you will obtain the wisdom to accomplish everything you desire!