Be Equipped
Family/ Parenting
List of Services
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Answers In GenesisList Item 1
Answers in Genesis helps answer the tough questions and offers foundational resources for families desiring to guide their children in understanding creation, science, and biblical worldview perspectives, fostering a strong foundation of faith and knowledge at home.
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Tiny Theologians PodcastList Item 2
My kids love listening to the Tiny Theologians Podcast during breakfast. Aimed at preschool and elementary-aged children, Tiny Theologians teaches them about God through the fun adventures of Tory and her little brother TJ.
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Kids CornerList Item 4
Kids Corner provides engaging, faith-based audio stories, devotionals, and activities designed to help parents lead and disciple their children. It's a valuable resource for nurturing spiritual growth and making learning about God enjoyable for kids.
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Axis
Axis helps equip parents with the tools to navigate meaningful conversations with their teens, helping to connect families and Jesus in a disconnected world. This resource provides valuable insights and guidance for discipling teens in our rapidly changing world.
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Parent Cue
Parent Cue is a comprehensive resource designed to empower parents by providing practical tools and guidance for nurturing and mentoring their children and preteens, fostering a journey where kids learn to trust Jesus, transforming their understanding of God, themselves, and their place in the world.
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Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles
Paul Tripp's "Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles" offers essential, gospel-centered truths that presents us with a big-picture view of God's plan for us as parents, how God's grace rescues us and shapes everythign we do as parents.
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Shepherding a Child's Heart
Tedd Tripp's "Shepherding a Child's Heart" offers biblically-based guidance to help parents address the heart behind their child's behavior, providing essential strategies for raising children in Christ.
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Habits of the Household
Justin Earley's "Habits of a Household" provides practical, faith-based strategies for establishing meaningful routines that foster spiritual growth and discipleship within the family.
Evangelism/ Discipleship
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Evangelism in a Skeptical WorldList Item 1
Sam Chan's "Evangelism in a Skeptical World" equips believers with Biblical & culturally relevant approaches to share the gospel in our post-modern, post-Christian society. I personally have found this book to be one of the most helpful resources to effectively communicate our faith to unbelievers.
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Tell the TruthList Item 2
Will Metzger's "Tell the Truth" offers a comprehensive, biblical approach to evangelism, equipping believers to share the gospel with clarity and conviction. This is another great resource I highly recommend to help believers communicate the gospel effectively and authentically.
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Life on Mission 3 CirclesList Item 3
Produced by NAMB, "Life on Mission" evangelism tool provides a simple, practical method for sharing the gospel through three clear and relatable concepts. I have used this visual tool many times and is excellent for effectively communicat our faith in everyday conversations.
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DiscipleshiftList Item 4
Jim Putnam & Bobby Harington’s “Discipleshift” provides strategic insights and practical steps for transforming church discipleship, refocusing on the fundamental biblical mission of discipleship with relational and intentional disciple-making. This resource is invaluable for church leaders aiming to cultivate a vibrant and effective disciple-making culture within their church.
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Transforming Discipleship
In "Transforming Discipleship", Greg Ogden emphasizes Jesus' method of investing in a few people at a time, fostering a self-replicating discipleship process. This is another great resource for church leaders and members seeking sustainable and impactful spiritual growth strategies.
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Distinctive Discipleship
Travis Agnew's "Disctinctive Discipleship" guides you in creating a tangible, personalized spiritual growth plan. Grounded in Colossians 1:27-29, this resource recognizes our unique journeys and helps you develop steps to grow in spiritual maturity.
Church
List of Services
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Simple ChurchList Item 1
In "Simple Church," Thom Rainer and Eric Geiger reveal how simplifying church processes can lead to greater effectiveness and spiritual growth. This is ideal for church leaders looking to cut through the complexity and create a clear, impactful ministry strategy.
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Calling Out the CalledList Item 2
Shane Pruitt and Scott Pace's "Calling Out the Called" provides essential guidance and practical advice for those sensing a call to ministry. This is a great tool for those exploring a path in church leadership, guiding you and a mentor to discern and confidently embrace God's calling.
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GenSendList Item 3
NAMB's "GenSend" resources provide students and leaders with practical tools and strategies for impactful ministry. Ideal for student ministry leaders desiring to equip and empower today's generation to make a difference for Christ.
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The Gospel CoalitionList Item 4
I have found TGC articles and resources insightful and helpful as we navigate the Christian life, doctrine, and culture. From doctrine and history to today's crisis issues and pop culture, TGC seeks to provide biblical truth.
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9Marks
9Marks provides pastors, future leaders, and church members with practical resources and a biblical framework for fostering healthy churches. Through a variety of resources (books, articles, podcast, etc), 9Marks equips leaders to faithfully shepherd their congregations towards spiritual growth and vitality.
Personal Growth
List of Services
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Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian LifeList Item 1
Donald Whitney's "Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life" is a classic offering practical guidance for pursuing holiness in everyday life. He challenges and encourages Christians at every stage of their faith journey to deepen their relationship with God.
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Celebration of DisciplineList Item 2
Richard Foster's "Celebration of Discipline" is a favorite, exploring essential spiritual practices that lead to true spiritual growth. Looking at inward, outward, and corporate disciplines, this book provides practical guidance to help believers cultivate a balanced and enriching spiritual life.
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Seven ArrowsList Item 3
Co-authored by one of my NGU professors, Matt Rogers and Donny Mathis's "7 Arrows" provides a clear, practical guide for studying the Bible, equipping every Christian with the skills to read, understand, and apply God's Word. This resource is perfect for new believers, maturing Christians, and church leaders seeking to foster biblical literacy and spiritual growth.
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Living By the BookList Item 4
For a more comprehensive resource, "Living By the Book" by Dr. Howard G. Hendricks and William D. Hendricks is a practical guide that demystifies Bible study, offering clear, step-by-step methods to understand and apply God's Word, making it accessible, engaging, and deeply nourishing for readers.
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Your Own Jesus
From my own youth pastor growing up, Mark Hall in "Your Own Jesus" urges you to go beyond a secondhand faith and discover a personal, genuine relationship with Christ. We have faced spiritual compromise in our world and Hall provides insights on experiencing a fulfilling and authentic connection with Jesus.
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I Am A Christian
Thom Rainer's "I Am a Christian" illuminates the essence of who we are in Christ and our purpose within the local church. This insightful resource empowers believers to rasp their identity in Christ, discover their purpose in the church community, and engage meaningfully in God's transformative work in the world.
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Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary Series
Ideal for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the Bible and how it impacts daily life. The "Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary Series" helps unpack Scripture with a focus on how each passage points to Christ and applies to everyday life.
