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B.L.E.S.S. - 5 Everyday Ways to Love Your Neighbor and Change the World
Jordan Spina, North American Mission //
Through the acronym B.L.E.S.S. readers will learn to bless the way Jesus blessed by Beginning with Prayer, Listening to others, Eating and living life along side others, Serving others, and Sharing their stories.
The Art of Nieghboring
Jordan Spina, North American Mission //
The Art of Neighboring takes a practical approach to neighboring by asking the reader to look at their literal neighborhood and apply the neighboring life of Jesus in their own context.
Joining Jesus: Show Me How
Jordan Spina, North American Mission //
Joining Jesus Show Me How is a simple approach to discipleship that examines the basis tenants how Jesus discipled his disciples, taking them from ideas to practical application.
The Space Between: A Parent’s Guide to Teenage Development
Mark Johannesen, Associate Pastor //
A Space Between offers great insights into teen culture and how youth workers can point students to Jesus amidst their culture.
Speaking to Teenagers
Mark Johannesen, Associate Pastor //
If you are looking to grow in teaching the gospel to students, this book will give you a lot of practical things to think about to strengthen your teaching ministry.
Your First Two Years in Youth Ministry
Mark Johannesen, Associate Pastor //
If you are new to youth ministry, this is a great book to help you understand what youth ministry is about.
Purpose Drive Youth Ministry
Mark Johannesen, Associate Pastor //
Purpose Driven Youth Ministry lays out nine essential strategies to strengthen your strategy to reach the next generation for Jesus.
Sticky Faith
Mark Johannesen, Associate Pastor //
Sticky Faith seeks to make a case that effective ministry to teens needs to happen in conjunction with their families and the whole church.
The Worship Pastor
Dr. Brad Pribbenow, Lutheran Brethren Seminary //
An exploration of the multi-faceted role of a worship leader who wants to consider how to steward their significant role of evaluating, selecting, planning, and leading worship songs and services.
A Simplified Guide to Worshiping as Lutherans
Dr. Brad Pribbenow, Lutheran Brethren Seminary //
This book discusses the distinctives of Lutheran worship as derived from the distinctives of Lutheran theology.
Youth Ministry Nuts and Bolts
Mark Johannesen, Associate Pastor //
Youth Ministry Nuts & Bolts offers foundational information and tools essential to establishing a youth ministry.
Joining Jesus on His Mission
Jordan Spina, North American Mission //
Joining Jesus on His Mission is a simple and accessible book that helps the reader reconsider the call of God upon their daily lives. There are short videos that can be used in a small group or Sunday School setting that may additionally prove helpful.