This resource is a mission of global proportions that invites Christians around the world to unite around the central message of our faith, embodied in the words of John 3:16. This DVD companion production to Lucado's new book, 3:16 The Numbers of Hope , features 12 teaching segments by Max that unpack this timeless message - phrase by enduing phrase.
This is for both individual and small group studies. Stories of Hope takes us deeper into what Lucado calls, "the hope diamond" of the Bible; John 3:16.
The DVD also features an exclusive short-film written by Max Lucado that tells the ‘prodigal’ story in an inspiring and challenging new way. Wherever You Are tells the story of Katherine, who finds herself far from home in a dance club remembering a more innocent time in her life dancing with her father. Katherine's rebellion and its consequences lead to an inspiring story of forgiveness, grace, and unconditional love.

This video training course is designed with youth leaders and students in mind. Revised and expanded by Bo Boshers, this highly interactive approach addresses the specific needs and challenges of students - in language they can relate to. Students will learn how to:
-be intentional in developing relationships
-transition an ordinary conversation to a spiritual conversation
-tell in plain language their personal story of meeting Christ
-share the gospel message using two different illustrations
-answer ten common objections to Christianity
-pray with a friend to receive Christ.
Includes Evangelistic Styles Assessment; Activities for individuals, partners, and small groups; One 60-min video; Leader's guide; Student's guide; PowerPoint CD-ROM.
Eight 60min-sessions.

This seven-session small-group video series is for all local congregations wanting to go beyond the 30-second length of the national television commercials to explore what may block our ability to welcome others. This group resource is designed for any congregation wanting to sharpen its welcoming skills. The seven study sessions are built on the themes of the United Methodist national television advertising campaign, which explores a basic principle. Each session explores how individuals or a small group can assist a congregation to view welcoming, not as a program, but as a way of living within the body of Christ.
Session 1. What Is Welcoming?
Session 2. Classifieds: Trying To Fill the Hole in the Soul; Session 3. Good Works: Putting Faith Into Action;
Session 4. Diversity: Understanding What Unites Us;
Session 5. Breaking News: Coping with the Unexpected;
Session 6. Rain: Seeing God in the Everyday;
Session 7. Love Letters: Mending a Lost Relationship
(7-10min/ session)
Recommended companion for this study: Igniting Ministry Planning Kit.

Tape 6 of 6.
We examine the biblical and contemporary view of how the church ministers to those in need.

This video is a story of a person, Bob, who likes the status quo, and resists change. Bob is changed and transformed when he hears the story of a young lady, Lydia, who thought that God and the church would not want someone who had done the terrible things that she chose to do in her young life. Lydia tells Bob of her experience of a church that reached out to her through their music and worship styles, and welcomed her into the church fellowship and, as a result, has strengthened and renewed her faith in Jesus Christ.
(Includes discussion guide; 21min.;

This resource will help you to envision the church's work of evangelism through the concept of hospitality. Rather than to add another "program" to the church's evangelism repertoire, the purpose of this resource is to renew the church's understanding of evangelism and to offer a model of hospitality as a guide for the church in sharing the good news of Jesus. In leader's guide, you will find everything you need to plan and coordinate a month-long emphasis on Hospitality Evangelism. Included are plans for a 2-3 day retreat, ideas for four worship services with four reproducible bulletin inserts, teaching procedures for four bible study lessons, a video discussion guide for four small group sessions, a format for the intergenerational fellowship, plus a variety of suggestions related to Hospitality Evangelism. The participant's guide contains thirty days of devotionals and four bible study lessons. The video consists of four five-minute video segments that can be used to demonstrate good hospitality evangelism.

Each week in America 50 to 75 churches close their doors permanently. You will see the warning signs of collapse, steps to take to turn around your church, key issues to address, and core principles to bring a church back to life and growth. In this video, George Barna explains the primary reasons for decline and how to facilitate a comeback while avoiding turnaround obstacles.

In this resource, Bill Hybels brings personal evangelism into the 21 century with a natural and empowering approach medeled after Jesus himself. The dynamic four-week experience is designed to equip and inspire your entire church to participate in that same pattern of grace-giving by taking simple walks across rooms - leaving your circles of comfort and extending hands of care, compassion, and inclusiveness to people who might need a touch of God's love today.
4 sessions are:
1. The Single Greatest Gift; 2. Living in 3D; 3.The Power of Story; 4. Grander Vision Living
Kit includes: 1DVD; 1Resource CD-Rom with sermons, implementation guide, and promotional materials; Leader's guide & Quick Start brochure; Book.

Spotlighting the innovative "one church, multiple locations" model, the authors provide real-life examples of multi-site churches, highlight successful approaches, identify common problems, and discuss effective ways to serve a variety of target communities. This book shows what healthy multi-site churches look like and what motivates congregations to make the change. Discover how your church can cast a vision for change; ensure a successful DNA transfer (vision and core values) to its new site; develop new leaders; fund new sites; adapt to structure and staffing change; and use technology to support your worship services. This book also offers appendixes with practical leadership resources and self-diagnostic tools.

This DVD gives us overview of the igniting ministry that launched in 2001 and helps churches learn more about the denomination's advertising resources - and how to keep our hearts, minds and doors always open.
The DVD contains:
Pass It On (3min) & Overview (14min)