Adult Ministry Leader Resources

OverviewHearing From Jesus Every Day With the ALL-NEW 2026 Jesus-Centered Planner, you’ll hear from Jesus each week as you read notes from Jesus based on his parables and teachings in the Gospels. You’ll see how you, too, can hear from Jesus in your...

OverviewWhere Spiritual Conversations Happen Naturally You’ve felt that tug... A friend, co-worker, family member, or someone you just met is talking—and you sense God nudging you to say something. But what? Welcome to God Space. Where the Holy Spirit...

OverviewEncountering Jesus in My Everyday Life With the ALL-NEW Jesus-Centered Planner 2025, you’ll focus your life around Jesus as you invite him to shape, guide, and inspire your plans. You’ll live each day more powerfully as your routines, goals, and...

OverviewHelp people identify their gifts so they can serve with purpose and passion! "God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another" (1 Peter 4:10). The Spiritual Gifts Discovery assessment...

OverviewLimited Edition Hard Cover Version By Thom and Joani Schultz The church leadership book that will forever change the way you think about church. The statistics are clear: The American church is in decline. People are leaving in astounding...

OverviewBy Austin Maxheimer and Zach Below What if small group ministries had been invented in 2014... by your local churches? Would anything be different? Would any "sacred cows" disappear—or at least be prodded toward fresh vision and action? Answering...

OverviewBy Rick Bundschuh Make EVERY sermon memorable! Here's how... Are you hungry for Sunday messages to be memorable, meaningful, and move listeners closer to God? So why are so many messages forgettable? Pastor and author Rick Bundschuh asked the...

OverviewBy Josh Packard, Ph.D. and Ashleigh Hope They're called The Dones. After devoting a lifetime to their churches, they're walking away. Why? Sociologists Josh Packard and Ashleigh Hope's church development book reveals the results of a major study...

OverviewMost pastors don't go into ministry because they love risk management and balancing budgets and writing human resource policies. And yet each of these things, plus more, is part of a pastor's day-to-day life while leading a church. Neglecting...

OverviewEver tried to replace the organ with a keyboard? Change the service time by 30 minutes? Introduce a new ministry? Retire an old one? Pastors learn quickly that change often meets resistance in church. Even small changes can be hard to make when...

OverviewChurch members look to pastors to guide them in their faith and help them merge theology with real life. Of course, that's just the tip of the iceberg. Arguments among church members, conflicts between couples, and tension over unexpected matters...

OverviewPreach a sermon? No problem. Choose a theologically-sound Sunday school curriculum? No trouble. Conduct annual performance reviews with your ministry staff? Not so simple. Managing People provides pastors with tips for inspiring and leading staff...

OverviewBy Rick Chromey People today want to connect to God; they crave spirituality. But inside the walls of the church they are getting a 30- to 50-minute spiritual monologue. Simply put, sermons do not communicate effectively in a YouTube, Twitter,...

OverviewBy Thom and Joani Schultz "They judge me.""They're just a bunch of hypocrites." "If they're an example of who God is, I don't want anything to do with God." According to the research behind Why Nobody Wants to Be Around Christians Anymore, this...

OverviewBy Mark Waltz Updated! Guests in church often decide whether to return or not before service even starts. It's crucial to create a welcoming environment for guests of your church—to ensure that their first impression is the best impression. Ih...

OverviewBy Rick Rusaw and Eric Swanson Can ordinary people live extraordinary lives? Yes—when those lives are externally focused! That's the message Pastor Rick Rusaw and Eric Swanson deliver in this timely, Bible-based book. Using a memorable acrostic...

OverviewBy Jonathan McKee and Thomas W. McKee The world of volunteers has changed. But have you changed, too? Across the country, volunteer ranks continue to grow, but people are volunteering differently. They're working online, seeking flexible...

OverviewBy Jonathan McKee and Thomas W. McKee The world of volunteers has changed. But have you changed, too? It might be time to rethink your approach to youth ministry leadership development... Across the country, volunteer ranks continue to grow, but...

OverviewOne woman's journey in, around, and through the church on her way to Jesus Andrea Syverson was raised Catholic. As in really Catholic, from plaid jumpers to early-morning mass to meatless Fridays. And then Andrea did the unthinkable. She fell in...

OverviewNearly 4,000 churches close every year. Why—and can it be stopped? Director Thom Schultz set out on a journey to uncover why churches—once the heart and soul of their communities—are now shrinking in both size and influence. What he discovered...

OverviewNearly 4,000 churches close every year. Why—and can it be stopped? Director Thom Schultz set out on a journey to uncover why churches—once the heart and soul of their communities—are now shrinking in both size and influence. What he discovered...

OverviewNearly 4,000 churches close every year. Why—and can it be stopped? Director Thom Schultz set out on a journey to uncover why churches—once the heart and soul of their communities—are now shrinking in both size and influence. What he discovered...

OverviewThe Church Refugees Leadership Bundle will help you facilitate conversations about the Religious Dones, with your leadership team. This bundle Includes 6 copies of Church Refugees and a free download of Exodus of the Religious Dones.

OverviewBy Thom and Joani Schultz and Group's Amazing Team of Creators Now you can do more than just teach—you can reach. Like the book of Proverbs is jampacked with short nuggets of wisdom, this practical little book shares a wealth of knowledge on how...

OverviewThese pocket-sized cards are the perfect reminder to create God Space in our lives every day! Each card describes the characteristics of God Space and includes descriptions of the six "practices" of God Space. These durable, laminated cards will...

OverviewUse this guided conversation to lead a safe, respectful, discussion about what may be the hottest issue facing your church: Homosexuality. Designed for any size group, from a church board meeting to an adult class to a congregation-wide forum,...

OverviewBy Josh Packard, Ph.D. The reality of the exodus from church is bigger than you feared... and starting much closer to home. That's what sociologist and author Josh Packard has confirmed in his just-released report, Exodus of the Religious Dones...

OverviewReward your volunteers and staff with these fun and easy-to-use certificates of appreciation. With 13 different certificates to choose from, you will find just the right one for each person. Every design can be personalized (editable PDF) and you...

OverviewIs your women's ministry in need of refreshment? Perhaps a remodel? Or even a complete redesign? Or maybe you're just getting started. No matter where you are in ministry, this resource will move you toward success. This workbook will guide you,...

OverviewGroup's Volunteer Leadership Series is here to help you find proven ideas to turn your church into a place volunteers want to plug in. Go the Distance helps your volunteer ministry take it to the next level. Move beyond the basics and better...

OverviewGroup's Volunteer Leadership Series is here to help you find proven ideas to turn your church into a place volunteers want to plug in. Moving Forward will help you take on the next phase of your volunteer ministry—recruiting and training your...

OverviewGroup's Volunteer Leadership Series is here to help you find proven ideas to turn your church into a place volunteers want to plug in. Jump Start is the perfect starting point to get a firm foundation for your volunteer ministry. You'll find...

OverviewGet help recruiting and training your volunteers! The Overflow recruiting package is a downloadable resource, giving you everything you need for a yearly campaign to generate enthusiasm for serving and to let volunteers know just how valued they...

OverviewBy Mark Waltz Newly updated! Guests in church often decide whether to return or not before service even starts. It's crucial to create a welcoming environment for guests of your church—to ensure that their first impression is the best impression...

OverviewBy Mark Waltz Newly updated! Guests in church often decide whether to return or not before service even starts. It's crucial to create a welcoming environment for guests of your church—to ensure that their first impression is the best impression...

Introduction"Welcome to Outreach Ministry in the 21st Century: The Encyclopedia of Practical Ideas! Most Christians understand the importance of sharing their faith with the world around them. Knowing how and where to take those first steps in sharing,...