Narrative Lectionary

The Narrative Lectionary is a structured calendar of Scripture readings designed for use in worship, focusing on a single main text each Sunday, along with an accompanying text. Unlike traditional lectionaries that often include multiple passages, the Narrative Lectionary emphasizes a narrative approach, guiding congregations through major biblical stories from creation in the Old Testament to the Gospels and through to the Acts and Letters by Pentecost.

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Stuck

The authors aim to empower clergy by highlighting the systemic issues within ministry, encouraging congregations to offer better support, and inspiring seminaries to adapt their training programs. "Stuck" is recommended for anyone interested in understanding and transforming the landscape of modern ministry.

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Sticky Faith

Sticky Faith is a comprehensive strategy aimed at helping parents and ministry leaders actively nurture the spiritual growth of young people, ensuring that their faith endures into adulthood. Recognizing that nearly 50% of students abandon their faith after graduating high school, Sticky Faith highlights the critical role parents play as primary influences on their children's spiritual lives. Developed by the Fuller Youth Institute, Sticky Faith is grounded in extensive research involving over 500 young people, 100 churches, and 50 families, providing practical resources for fostering long-term faith.

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Season of Creation

Season of Creation fosters ecumenical unity among Christians by inviting 2.2 billion believers worldwide to collectively reflect on their relationship with the Creator and the natural world. Held from September 1st to October 4th, this period serves as a time for spiritual renewal and encourages participants to engage in environmental action, reinforcing the importance of stewardship for our planet.

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Pro Church Tools

Pro Church Tools is a multimedia company founded by Brady Shearer, dedicated to helping churches navigate the intersection of faith and digital technology. Pro Church Tools aims to equip churches with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively communicate and engage with their congregations and their communities in this digital age. Pro Church Tools provides various resources, including downloads, podcasts, video content, and software all designed to help church leaders and teams master digital communication.

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Music Care

Music Care is a social enterprise focused on enhancing caregiving experiences through the strategic use of music. It aims to transform care by empowering both formal and informal caregivers to integrate music into their daily practice, thereby enriching the caregiving experience. This approach has reached over 6,000 caregivers and is grounded in research demonstrating the positive effects of music on physical, mental, and spiritual health.

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Me and White Supremacy

"Me and White Supremacy" by Layla F. Saad is a powerful book that began as a month-long Instagram challenge in 2018 and quickly evolved into a global movement. The book, a New York Times, USA Today, and Amazon bestseller, is designed as a 28-day challenge that guides readers through self-reflection on their white privilege and the ways they may unknowingly perpetuate white supremacy.

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Leadercast

With a mission to create "leaders worth following," Leadercast has developed over one million leaders across 20 years by delivering valuable content for corporations, associations, chambers of commerce, and more.

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Lead Culture with Jenni Catron

Navigating the complexities of leadership can be daunting and overwhelming. With Jenni Catron and her guests as your trusted and experienced guides, your leadership journey can become less overwhelming and more fulfilling. Jenni and the 4Sight team want to help you become a healthy leader who leads a thriving organization. Listen to discover the tools and wisdom you need to gain the 4Sight for success!

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Kids Sunday School Place

Kids Sunday School Place is an online resource providing materials for children’s Sunday school and kids' ministry, serving both grade school and preschool levels. The site offers a wide range of creative resources including printable lessons, Bible crafts, Christian activities, object lessons, stories, skits, games, and songs, all designed to make teaching Sunday school engaging and rewarding.

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Kairos

KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives, is an organization that unites Canadian churches and religious organizations in an ecumenical response to the biblical call for justice, kindness, and humility, as outlined in Micah 6:8. Through a deep-rooted Christian identity, KAIROS works with partners worldwide, including Indigenous, migrant, and diaspora communities, to advocate for social and ecological justice.

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Joycast Podcast

Through warm and winsome conversations with a touch of sass, one of America’s most beloved Bible teachers, Margaret Feinberg, uncovers practical ways to spark joy in your life and the lives of others. The Joycast is designed to become the hap-hap-happiest half hour of your week.

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