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2 Elgia Wells Director, Black Church Relations Jeffrey Curtis Church Consultant, Black Church Relations Charles Grant Church Consultant, Black Church Relations Rudy Kish Ethnic and International Strategist, Marketing Communications & Promotions Calvin Ho Marketing Specialist, Marketing Communications & Promotions Toby Taylor Graphic Designer For the last few years, LifeWay has been devoted to LifeSpan a commitment to equip the church with a vision and plan for balanced spiritual development at each stage of life: Kids, Adolescents, and Adults. The intent of LifeSpan is to ensure that, within each phase of life, the basic (theologically sound) building blocks of spiritual growth are taught, and that over the course of a lifetime, participants receive the whole counsel of God. Over the course of a year, we want adults in your congregation to touch every part of the Connect, Grow, Serve, Go model. It s a balanced approach, based on 15 biblical concepts that are the foundation of a biblical worldview. LifeWay has arrived at these concepts through extensive research involving church leaders, specialists in adult life development, and experienced curriculum designers. For whatever reason someone may start coming to church, they need to leave with biblical answers to life s most important questions. Along with this, spiritual growth occurs as adults repeatedly and often simultaneously balance their life practices among the areas of connecting, growing, serving, and going. Adam Creel Performance Analyst Tim Davis Market Analyst, Market Research and Intelligence Christina Zimmerman Editorial Project Leader, Leadership and Adult Publishing Elgia Jay Wells Subscribe to our Black Church Life e-newsletter at and receive regular updates and insights for your ministry. This is a marketing publication, therefore back issues will not be available in print. For more information or inquiries on RECONSIDER please us at you@lifeway.com. All pricing and availability of products in this issue are subject to change without notice.

3 CONNECT with an Open Heart Mark 12:29-31 Connect, Grow, Serve, Go Choosing a Bible study resource is easy. GO with Ready Feet Matthew 28:19-20 GROW in Body, Mind & Spirit Romans 12:2 SERVE with Willing Hands 1 Peter 4:10-11 We re hearing from churches that they have: too many agendas too many resources too few leaders to get it all done too many issues to address too many opportunities to pursue We want to help church leaders raise up disciples that are equipped in all aspects of their spiritual walk. So we ve identified four fundamental areas in which we believe all adult Christians should progress. And we ve placed our resources into these four categories: Connect, Grow, Serve, and Go. (See diagram above.) This will make it easier for you and your leaders to decide which resource to use in any given season. In fact, it can help you plan out the entire year or more. Simply keep track of the icons over the course of time. As you provide a consistent offering of Connect, Grow, Serve, and Go resources, your church members should receive the whole counsel of God and develop a healthier spiritual life. To learn more about Connect, Grow, Serve, Go, visit CONNECT GROW SERVE GO Bret robbe with Dwayne McCrary Moving Toward a Balanced Approach to an Adult Ministry Connect Grow Serve Go: Moving Toward a Balanced Approach to an Adult Ministry Explains in detail all four Connect Grow Serve Go elements and offers practical tips and reflective questions. Printed Booklet $3.95 FREE downloadable PDF available at RECONSIDER 3

4 Connect Connect highlights the importance of worship, prayer, and fellowship in your everyday life. It reminds you that building positive, long-lasting relationships with people at work, school, the PTA, and even in your home is vastly important. As you connect with God, He connects you with individuals who you in turn connect to your church family. BASED ON THE MOVIE COURAGEOUS CourageouS living Bible Study four sessions michael catt Stephen Kendrick Alex Kendrick Courageous Living Bible Study by Michael Catt, Stephen Kendrick, and Alex Kendrick Motivate and mobilize your congregation to embrace bold fatherhood and family principles. Based on the highly anticipated movie, COURAGEOUS, and from the team that brought you Facing the Giants and FIREPROOF, this study will strengthen families in your church as couples learn to courageously fight for their family, value what matters, leave a mark, and stand with Christ. A must-have resource addition to your men s ministry, small groups, and marriage and family ministry. DVD Leader Kit features, movie trailers and film clips to support each lesson. (4 sessions) $6.99 DVD Leader Kit $19.99 RECONSIDER 4

5 Episode 1 Connect Steve Gladen, Saddleback c hurch, General Editor Small Group Life Series Offers the casual, comfortable feel of the small-group dynamic while promoting balanced spiritual development. Leader notes are embedded in the study and Scripture commentary at the back provides helpful insights for group facilitation. Leaders can prepare in as little as five minutes. Free downloadable videos are available online to help leaders/groups understand the background and prime the pump for spirited discussion. Study guides for each member can cost as little as $24 for an entire year. (6 or 12 weeks per study) Building a Reliable Foundation Formation: Building a Reliable Foundation $5.95 Connection: Wired for Community $5.95 Barbarian: A Call Into Uncharted Faith $5.95 Awaken: The Glory in Being Fully Alive $5.95 Kingdom: Seeking First the Kingdom $5.95 Picking Up the Pieces Series Just because life can be messy at times doesn t mean our lives have to be. The way we process the difficulties of life for example, whom we listen to is what makes the difference. This series is, quite simply, a path to recovering your heart. GRIEF & LOSS by ramon presson RENEE & CLAY CROSSE by Pat Layton Surrendering the Secret: Healing the Heartbreak of Abortion (8 sessions) $7.99 Leader Guide $14.95 DVD Leader Kit $ Beyond the Shadows: Discovering Hope for Overcoming Depression (8 sessions) $ The Secret Seductress: Breaking the Destructive Cycle of Pornography (8 sessions) $7.99 Redeeming the Tears: A Journey Through Grief and Loss (8 sessions) $7.99 Radical Reconciliation: The Journey of Forgiveness (8 sessions) $7.99 Recovering from Divorce: Overcoming the Death of a Dream (8 sessions) $7.99 Stop the Madness: Freedom from Addictions (13 sessions) $8.99 Reclaiming Stolen Intimacy: When Your Marriage Is Invaded by Pornography (8 sessions) $7.99 RECONSIDER 5

6 GROW Grow in spirit and in truth. Knowing God s Word and how it makes a difference in the dayto-day is key to a balanced life. Growing in knowledge is vital, but it s about more than just information. It s about truly becoming a disciple and seeing God s Word come alive in your life. It s about discovering something fresh and inspiring in a passage you ve read a hundred times. Read the Bible for Life: Listen, Understand, Respond by George H. Guthrie Read the Bible for Life teaches believers how to read the various types of biblical literature in a way that unlocks God s intended meaning, enabling them to accurately interpret the Bible and appropriately apply its teachings to life. Read the Bible for Life provides tools and a process in the life of a church for ongoing, life-changing training that equips members to understand this grand story and how its various parts fit together.(9 sessions with optional 10th group session) Workbook $11.95 DVD Leader Kit $ RECONSIDER 6

7 GROW MasterLife by Avery T. Willis Jr. Guides both new and experienced believers to develop and practice six biblical disciplines, develop Christlikeness by living in the Spirit, experience victory through spiritual warfare, and join God s mission by making disciples. Leader Kit includes a Leader Guide and three DVDs. The DVDs help train leaders, help members develop their personal testimonies, and provide eight major presentations used in the four s. Video downloads are available for members who miss a group meeting. Book Set contains all four s at a savings. (4 books, 6 sessions each) Book Set $26.95 Leader Guide $15.95 DVD Leader Kit $74.95 Explore the Bible: An In-Depth Book by Book Study of the Bible EtB is not sold in stores The Explore the Bible Series takes groups on an exploration of a specific Bible book (or set of books). The 13-week format allows the time to dig into the depths and apply the truths of each book, while keeping the group on pace to study through the entire Bible in eight years. If you want your groups to experience the full counsel of God s Word in their lives, Explore the Bible offers the plan to help you get there. Leader Guide $5.25 per copy, per quarter Learner Guide $1.90 per copy, per quarter Discovery Study Guide $3.60 per copy, per quarter Leader Pack $18.95 per quarter SEED by Priscilla Shirer SEED is a new resource by Priscilla Shirer formatted unlike any other. This 6-part series of short videos includes thought-provoking, modern-day parables with weekly Bible study guides. Purchase individually or in packets of three with accompanying. Each video stands alone and covers a specific topic, making this a perfect resource for leaders to choose lessons as they relate to the group. Also a great fill-in Bible study, community group resource, or discussion starter at group gatherings. (6 sessions) $7.95(Three weeks of study to accompany DVDs 1-3) Seed Pack 1 (Kit) $39.95 (Contains DVDs 1-3 and 1) $7.95 (Three weeks of study to accompany DVDs 4-6) Seed Pack 2 (Kit) $39.95 (Contains DVDs 4-6 and 2) RECONSIDER 7

8 SERVE Serve alongside fellow followers of Christ it feeds your soul. Your church is full of ministry and service opportunities. Maybe your service is manning the food pantry, hosting youth fellowships, or teaching Sunday School. It takes all of us working together for the church to function as God intended. He empowers us to serve, and multiplies our efforts in exponential ways, discovering something fresh and inspiring in a passage you ve read a hundred times. Transformational Church Ed Stetzer + Thom S. Rainer CREATING A NEW SCORECARD FOR CONGREGATIONS DVD DISCUSSION GUIDE Transformational Church by Thom S. Rainer and Ed Stetzer In 2009, LifeWay Research began one of the largest and most comprehensive research projects of its kind ever conducted on the Protestant church in North America. In particular, the research focused on churches that were experiencing transformation in the lives of individuals, the church, and the community. Through both quantitative and qualitative research of thousands of Protestant churches, common elements and principles were discovered as essential for transformation. In response, Dr. Thom Rainer and Dr. Ed Stetzer revealed the discoveries in the book Transformational Church. Hardcover Book $22.99 Spiritual Gifts: A Practical Guide to How God Works Through You by David Francis Encourages participants to work from their God-appointed gifts to serve in and through the body of Christ. (6 sessions) $9.95 Women Leading Women by Jaye Martin and Terri Stovall Women will be encouraged to lead and train other women, to engage the culture to reach women for Christ, to involve women in ministry, and much more. Anticipated for primary use in colleges and seminaries, this book is designed for a fifteen-week semester. Hardcover Book $29.99 RECONSIDER 8

9 GO Go moves you outside of the church walls into every part of your community and the world. Whether you re driving a hammer on a Habitat build, offering a clean cup of water, or tutoring children at the local Y, do it all in the name of Christ. It might be uncomfortable at first, but you will experience first-hand the impact Christ can make through you. Discover More to Life by Dennis Pethers Invite unbelieving friends to explore the life of Jesus through a videoled discussion group. Each session promotes an understanding of Christ s work, fostering forgiveness, hope, and meaning in life. Discussion format allows for believers to better understand their unbelieving friends and tell their own stories of faith in a non-threatening environment. serves as group session guide and personal journal for participants. (4 sessions) $3.95 DVD Kit $14.95 New York Times Best-Selling Author Max Lucado Bible Study Workbook OUT LIVE YOUR LIFE Joining God s Plan to Change the World Outlive Your Life by Max Lucado What if you could live in such a way that the world was glad you did? What if the ripples from your life extended well beyond your years on earth? What if God s desire for you is to literally change the world? This study will inspire you to do much more with your life than just get to the end. You ll discover that God doesn t want you just to live; He wants you to outlive your life. Workbook $11.95 DVD Leader Kit $49.95 Share Jesus Without Fear by William Fay and Ralph Hodge Simple and relational approach to witnessing which teaches that you cannot fail in sharing your faith if you depend on the power of God for the results. Eliminates the pressure, the argument, and the fear of rejection and failure. (4 sessions) $7.95 DVD Leader Kit $79.95 SJWF NT Bible (HCSB ) $12.99 RECONSIDER 9

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11 National Black Sunday School Conference 2011 It s time for a new way. October Nashville, Tennessee LifeWay Christian Resources LifeWay invites you and your Sunday School leaders. This two-day conference provides opportunities to discover best practices and resources designed to change lives and impact your community for Christ through Sunday School. Bring all of your age-group leaders and learn through uplifting worship, dynamic general sessions, and elective seminars designed for specific ministry areas. Return attendees will participate in an alumni track to build on previous year(s). Your leaders will return home inspired, energized, and equipped. For more information and to register, visit or call Event subject to change without notice. RECONSIDER 11

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