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Meet the new National Young Adult Ministry Coordinator, Ryan Moore and hear upcoming plans from the national office! Be inspired by Scott Kramer, an incredible Young Adult Pastor Reading, PA.

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November 2009

Mon 02 - Sat 07

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Enjoy a week long cruise with other young adults.

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The National Young Adult Ministry seeks to promote resources that will help empower young adult ministries to be real, relevant, relational and revolutionary. We do not specifically endorse all topics, philosophies, and theologies found in the resources on this site. However, we provide a list of resources that we believe will encourage, empower, and challenge you.

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Young Adult Ministry in the 21st Century

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A must-have for any young adult leader. The information is packed into bite-sized segments. You’ll see young adults thriving, engaging with one another, and deepening their faith when you apply the concepts and simple strategies in this book. Topics include: outreach and service projects, relationships, media and culture, worship, and more. Reproducibles included.

Paper. 224 pages.

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They like Jesus but Not the Church

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by Dan Kimball

An overview of the six most common objections emerging generations have with church and Christianity along with the biblical answers to these objections and examples of how churches are facing this challenge.

Many people today, especially among emerging generations, don’t resonate with the church and organized Christianity. Some are leaving the church and others were never part of the church in the first place. Sometimes it’s because of misperceptions about the church. Yet often they are still spiritually open and fascinated with Jesus. This is a ministry resource book exploring six of the most common objects and misunderstandings emerging generations have about the church and Christianity. The objections come from conversations and interviews the church has had with unchurched twenty and thirty-somethings at coffee houses. Each chapter raises the objection using a conversational approach, provides the biblical answers to that objection, gives examples of how churches are addressing this objection, and concludes with follow-through projection suggestions, discussion questions, and resource listings.

Paper. 272 pages.

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Nooma 001 - Rain: God's Comfort During Storms of Life

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Rain - NOOMA 001 Things don't always work out the way we want them to, or the way we think they will. Sometimes we don't even see it coming. We get hit with some form of pain out of nowhere leaving us feeling depserate and helpless. But that's the way life is. Still, it makes us wonder how God can let these things happen to us. How God can just stand by and watch us suffer. Where is God when it really hurts? Maybe God is actually closer to us than we think. Maybe it's when we're in these situations, where everything seems to be falling apart, that God gets an opportunity to remind us of how much He really loves us.

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Living Pure in an Impure World

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This digitally recorded, two-disc DVD set, formerly VHS and entitled Singleness and Sexuality, is updated and improved. It features Dennis Franck, Director of Single Adult/Young Adult Ministries, teaching six sessions in front of a live audience and includes printable power points and discussion questions. Teaching topics are:

· Session 1: Why Teach about Sexuality?; Today’s Sexual Philosophies

· Session 2: Reasons Single Adults Are Having Pre-Marital Sex; Temptation – Succumbing or Overcoming?

· Session 3: Hugging and Excessive Affection in Public; God Made You With a Body

· Session 4: Levels of Physical Involvement; How Far Can I Go?; Understanding S.T.D.’s

· Session 5: The Issue of Masturbation

· Session 6: Sexuality and Your Identity; Determining Your Moral Principles; Managing Your Sex Drive

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In Search of Truth, Leader Guide

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by Paul W. Smith, Clancy P. Hayes, and Kerry D. McRoberts

Discusses how Christianity differs from Mormonism, Jehovah’s Witnesses, and several other groups. Provides tips on how to respond to individuals within each of these groups. 13 studies.

Studies include:
• The World of False Religions and Philosophies
• The Danger of Cults
• Judaism: A Distant Relative
• A Search for Meaning
• Jehovah’s Witnesses
• Mormonism: A Family Affair
• The Unification Church
• New Age, Old Lie
• Basics of New Age Belief
• New Age and the Occult
• Spiritism
• Atheism
• Building a Spiritual Defense

Paper. 124 pages.

This study is a part of the Spiritual Discovery Series.

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The Story We Find Ourselves In

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by Brian D. McLaren

After many years as a successful pastor, Brian McLaren has found, as more and more Christians are finding, that none of the current strains of Christianity fully describes his own faith. In The Story We Find Ourselves In — the much anticipated sequel to his award-winning book A New Kind of Christian— McLaren captures a new spirit of a relevant Christianity, where traditional divisions and doctrinal differences give way to a focus on God and the story of God's love for this world. If you are searching for a deeper life with God— one that moves beyond the rhetoric of denominational and theological categories— this delightful and inspiring fictional tale will provide a picture of what it could mean to recapture a joyful spiritual life.

Paper. 336 pages.

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Spiritual Devotion: Intimacy with God Study Guide

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by Nathan H. Nelson

Build intimacy with God. Examine how devotion works, Christ’s example, devotional reading, fasting, music, and dealing with spiritually dry times. 11 studies.

This study is a part of the Spiritual Discovery Series.

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Journey to Integrity, Student Guide

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by Michael H. Clarensau

Shape Christian character. Study self-examination, purifying motivation, inner peace, and maintaining integrity. 12 studies.

This study is a part of the Spiritual Discovery Series.

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Biblical Foundations: Principles for Pentecostal Believers, Student Guide

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by Donald F. Johns

Understand the biblical basis for salvation, water baptism, baptism in the Holy Spirit, spiritual gifts, Christ's second coming, and other key Pentecostal beliefs. Ideal for new converts or church membership classes. 13 studies.

Paper. 128 pages.

This study is a part of the Spiritual Discovery Series.

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Living By The Spirit Leader Guide

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by Lorraine Mastorio

Discover how to live a Spirit-led life. Topics include Who the Holy Spirit is, speaking in tongues, fruit of the Spirit, and spiritual gifts. 10 studies.

This study is a part of the Spiritual Discovery Series.

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unChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks about Christianity … and Why It Matters

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By David Kinnaman and Gabe Lyons

You want to grow your church? Take an honest look into what young Americans (ages 16-29) think of Christianity. In this groundbreaking research from the Barna Group, you’ll discover why many young Americans describe Christians as “hypocritical,” “insensitive,” and “judgmental” and find practical ways the Church can reverse these impressions.

In addition to the research presented, respected Christian leaders give their insights and assessments of the problems and their ideas for how Christians can respond. Includes special contributions from: Mark Batterson, Chuck Colson, Andy Crouch, Sarah Cunningham, Margaret Feinberg, Jonalyn Fincher, Mike Foster, Dave Gibbons, Louie Giglio, Gary Haugen, Jeff Johnson, Reggie Joiner, Kevin Kelly, Dan Kimball, Michael Lindsay, Rick McKinley, Brian McLaren, Kevin Palau, Tri Robinson, Mark Rodgers, Jannah Scott, Chris Seay, Andy Stanley, John Stott, Jim Wallis, Rick Warren, Shayne Wheeler, Jim White, and Jud Wilhite.

Rather than simply criticizing the Church, this hard-hitting commentary, backed by hard-hitting numbers, serves as a serious wake-up call to church leaders and Christians everywhere to better represent Christ to our society.

Timesaving tip: Order this excellent book on CD and listen on the road!

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A New Kind of Christian

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by Brian D. McLaren

A New Kind of Christian's conversation between a pastor and his daughter's high school science teacher reveals that wisdom for life's most pressing spiritual questions can come from the most unlikely sources. This stirring fable captures a new spirit of Christianity--where personal, daily interaction with God is more important than institutional church structures, where faith is more about a way of life than a system of belief, where being authentically good is more important than being doctrinally "right," and where one's direction is more important than one's present location. Brian McLaren's delightful account offers a wise and wondrous approach for revitalizing Christian spiritual life and Christian congregations.

Paper. 320 pages.

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The Last Word and the Word after That

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by Brian D. McLaren

For all those seeking more authentic ways to hold and practice Christian faith, Brian McLaren has been an inspiring, compassionate—and provocative—voice. Starting with the award-winning A New Kind of Christian, McLaren offered a lively, wide-ranging fictional conversation between Pastor Dan Poole and his friend Neil Oliver as they reflected about faith, doubt, reason, mission, leadership, and spiritual practice in the emerging postmodern world. That conversation widened to include several intriguing new characters in the sequel, The Story We Find Ourselves In, as Dan and friends continued to explore faith-stretching themes from evolution to evangelism, from death to the meaning of life. Now, in this third installment of their adventures, Dan and his widening circle of friends grapple with conventional Christian teachings about hell and judgment and what they mean for our relationship with God and each other. Is there an alternative to the usual polar views of a just God short on mercy or a merciful God short on justice? Could our conflicted views of hell be symptoms of a deeper set of problems – misunderstandings about what God’s justice and mercy are about, misconceptions about God’s purpose in creating the world, deep misgivings about what kind of character God is and what the Christian gospel is for?

Paper. 336 pages.

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Christians in the Workplace Student Guide

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by Roberta Bonnici

Uphold Christian conduct and attitude on the job. Examine the purpose of work, time management, working under stress, change, and co-worker relationships. 10 studies.

This study is a part of the Spiritual Discovery Series.

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In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day

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by Mark Batterson

Your greatest regret at the end of your life will be the lions you didn't chase. You will look back longingly on risks not taken, opportunities not seized, and dreams not pursued. Stop running away from what scares you most and start chasing the God-ordained opportunities that cross your path. In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day is inspired by one of the most obscure yet courageous acts recorded in Scripture, a blessed and audacious act that left no regrets: “Benaiah chased a lion down into a pit. Then, despite the snow and slippery ground, he caught the lion and killed it” (2 Samuel 23:20 -21). Unleash the lion chaser within! Paper. 171 pages.

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1. Locking Eyes with Your Lion
2. The Odd Thing About Odds
3. Unlearning Your Fears
4. The Art of Reframing
5. Guaranteed Uncertainty
6. Playing It Safe Is Risky
7. Grab Opportunity by the Mane
8. The Importance of Looking Foolish
9. Unleash the Lion Chaser Within

Special Note: Leaders of small groups and retreats might find this book useful for group study. Eight chapters close with a brief, bulleted list of “Points to Remember,” and also include one or two introspective questions.

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Planting Missional Churches

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by Ed Stetzer

Planting Missional Churches is an instruction book for planting biblically faithful and culturally relevant churches. It addresses the “how-to” and “why” issues of church planting by providing practical guidance through all the phases of a church plant while taking a missional look at existing and emerging cultures. Rick Warren says, “Ed Stetzer is one of the best informed, practical minded, and field-tested church planters that I know.” Missional implies taking the methods of a missionary—being indigenous to the culture, seeking to understand and learn, adapting to the mission field—but planting the biblical form of the church.

Hard. 372 pages. 9 x 6"

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Every Man's Battle

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by Stephen Arterburn and Fred Stoeker with Mike Yorkey
From the television to the Internet to print media, men are constantly faced with sensual images. Shares the stories of dozens who have escaped the trap of sexual immorality and presents a practical, detailed plan for any man who desires sexual purity. Includes a special section for women to help them understand and support the men they love. Paper.

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Boundaries in Dating

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by Henry Cloud and John Townsend
Avoid the pitfalls of dating. This book unfolds a biblical path to developing self-control, freedom, and intimacy in the dating process. Illustrated with true-life examples. Paper.

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Journey to Integrity, Student Guide

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Every Young Man’s Battle

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by Stephen Arterburn and Fred Stoeker with Mike Yorkey
Young men are surrounded by sexual images that open the door to temptation. How can teenagers survive the onslaught? By equipping them with God’s unfailing truth! You can help them win the relentless battle against sexual temptation by examining with them the standard of Ephesians 5:3. Covering topics like choosing authentic manhood, masturbation, homosexuality, and sexual honor, this award-winning book equips young men to train their eyes, clean up their thought life, and live a strong, pure life God’s way.

Pull together your guys and teach them biblical principles to beat temptation. The Battle series includes books, workbooks, DVD, and VHS, to help you prepare your guys and train them to be godly men in all aspects of their lives.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part I: Where Are We?
1. When Football Was King
2. Distance from God
3. Oneness with God
4. Nobody Escapes from Adventure Island
Part II: How We Got Here
5. Stopping Short
6. Just by Being Male
Part III: Choosing Authentic Manhood
7. You Can Choose True Manhood
8. What’s It Going to Be?
Part IV: Masturbation
9. Steve’s Long Slide
10. All About the M Word
11. The View from Above
12. What Are You Replacing with Masturbation?
13. Your Sumo Sex Drive
Part V: Setting Your Defenses
14. Developing Your Battle Plan
15. Your Sword and Your Shield
16. What Might Slow You Down?
17. Keep Focusing on the Goal
18. What Will You Gain?
19. Your Mustang Mind
Part VI: Sexual Honor
20. Love for Her Father
21. What Do Girls Think?
22. Are You Ready for a Challenge?
Part VII: Further Important Discussion
23. When Your Feelings Are for Other Guys

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Every Woman's Battle: Discovering God's Plan for Sexual and Emotional Fulfillment

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by Shannon Ethridge

When does an affair begin? Not with the first forbidden touch…but with the first forbidden thought. Unexpectedly, you find yourself enjoying a powerful emotional bond with another man. You feel like you matter to someone again. And the door you thought was locked so firmly–the door to sexual infidelity–is suddenly ajar.

The only way women can survive the intense struggle for sexual integrity is by guarding not just your body, but your mind and heart as well. Every Woman’s Battle can help you learn to do that. Using real-life stories and examples from her own struggle, Shannon Ethridge helps women like you–whether married, engaged, or planning to marry someday.

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Common Mistakes Singles Make

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by Mary S. Whelchel
Practical, biblical advice on how singles can avoid the traps they often fall into regarding friendships, finances, emotions, career choices, and lifestyles. Includes discussion questions for each chapter. Paper.

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Living Pure in an Impure World

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August 2009

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Meet the new National Young Adult Ministry Coordinator, Ryan Moore and hear upcoming plans from the national office! Be inspired by Scott Kramer, an incredible Young Adult Pastor Reading, PA.

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Move The Nations is focused on commissioning and equipping young adults to move their communities and their world for Christ

November 2009

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Young Adult Leadership

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Item # 260874

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Item # 724553

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Item # 030887

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$9.95

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Item # 030886

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Item # 020127

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Item # 030593

$13.99

Item # 037865

$21.99

Young Adult Living

Item # 037259

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Item # 035160

$14.99

Item # 020120

$4.99

Item # 037280

$13.99

Item # 381690

$13.99

Item # 035240

$13.99

Item # 724553

$39.99