Leader Resources

OverviewTeam Family™ Is Your Year-Round Guide for Intentional Family Ministry It’s finally here—a resource to help you and your church effectively reach and engage families of all shapes and sizes! Team Family gives you a practical year-round strategy...

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...

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...

OverviewHelp kids learn the books of the Bible! The Hands-On Bible: Books of the Bible Poster Set makes a great addition to every Sunday school room. These bright, full-color posters will help kids navigate their Bibles with ease. The Hands-On Bible...

OverviewScience experiments are a surefire way to get kids' attention. Even better? When they get to help! Supplement your Bible lessons with Sciency-Fun WOWS: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons. These Bible-related object lessons from the popular Dig In...

OverviewScience experiments are a surefire way to get kids' attention. Even better? When they get to help! Supplement your Bible lessons with Sciency-Fun WOWS!: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons. These Bible-related object lessons from the popular Dig...

IntroductionIs there anything more valuable in children's ministry than a great idea? You might have the perfect facility, the most up-to-date check-in system, and an army of volunteers. (Okay, maybe that's a dream.) But what you really need are ideas...

OverviewBy Group Publishing Instant Devotions (that work every time - and everywhere!) We're serious when we say "on the spot." As in... You finished a lesson early--and have a few minutes to fill. (Make every moment count with the devotions inside!) Or...

IntroductionCongratulations! You now have at your fingertips 52 fun, easy-to-use Bible skits. Use them to spice up a lesson, fill an extra few minutes at the end of class, or as a weekly lesson launcher—for an entire year! These skits don't require...

IntroductionWelcome to the show! Want to see a child's eyes light up? Introduce the child to a puppet. Puppet shows are a surefire Sunday school activity snag a child's attention. And that makes puppet shows a compelling way to introduce children to...

Introduction"How is a rainbow formed?" "Why are my fingerprints different from anyone else's?" "What makes popcorn pop?" Kids are fascinated by the way the world works, and they love to learn about the science behind everyday phenomena. Kids...

OverviewBy Group Publishing We’ve taken 110 of the best devotion ideas from Children’s Ministry Magazine and put them all into one easy-to-use book. These creative devotions are more than just fun and easy to lead; they also teach kids important Bible...

IntroductionIt's been said that you just can't do children's ministry without crafts. We agree! That's why we've taken 101 of the best craft ideas from Children's Ministry Magazine and put them all into one easy-to-use book. Gleaned from issues spanning...

OverviewBy Group Publishing Humongous Book of Preschool Ideas 2 is the incredible preschool pick-and-choose idea book! Select a Bible story Flip to that story Customize a preschool Bible lesson With these Bible stories for prescoholers, you can create...

IntroductionIn the beginning of class, John created his world. Oh, it didn't turn out looking like the magnificent perfect world that God originally created. But it was John's world just the same, cut from various colors of craft foam and glued together...

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 in...

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...

OverviewBy 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 numbers, with no sign of a turnaround. And...

OverviewYou want to help—a church member faces a terminal illness, good friends of yours just lost their child, a member of your group is struggling with an addiction, the death of a child, divorce, addiction, terminal illness—but you feel unsure how to...

OverviewBy Rick Rusaw and Eric Swanson If Your Church Vanished, Would Your Community Weep? Would Anyone Notice? Would Anyone Care? The Externally Focused Church is a book for ministry leaders who want to transform their community by serving the people...

OverviewLots of kids love crafts—and everyone loves toys and games! Makerific WOWS!: 54 Surprising Bible crafts is a great ministry resource if you're looking for something to supplement your Bible lessons. This Sunday school resource is filled with...

OverviewLots of kids love crafts—and everyone loves toys and games! Makerific WOWS!: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts is a great ministry resource if you're looking for something to supplement your Bible lessons. This Sunday school resource is filled with...

OverviewPat Verbal, General Editor Open your heart to the most amazing ministry a church can have! Theres perhaps no better way to share and receive God's love than through a special needs ministry to children. Do you know what it takes to make these...

OverviewBy Group Publishing Easter Week is an extra-important time to connect kids with the true meaning of Easter. This easy-to-use 24-page book gives you life-changing, multi-sensory experiences that help kids (and all ages, including preschoolers)...

IntroductionYou asked for it! And we listened! We kept hearing, "When are you going to come out with another Coloring Creations book? My kids love it!" So here it is: Coloring Creations 2: 52 New Bible Activity Pages. Like its predecessor, Coloring...

OverviewThe Quick Guide to Discipline for Children's Ministry contains the most effective discipline tips for every issue you'll face—so you can focus on teaching kids and enjoying your class! You-ll love this at-your-fingertips handbook for discipline...

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...

Introduction"If you want to increase the quantity and quality of your spiritual conversations, or don't feel competent or confident enough to even begin a spiritual conversation, read on. In this church leadership resource, you'll find practical stories...

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,...

OverviewFun and easy to use! Marriage Ministry in the 21st Century is your one-stop resource for building a marriage ministry—and getting couples connecting at your church, enjoying a fresh spark, and growing together in Jesus. You'll find tons of...

OverviewBy Group Publishing Get ready for what's coming next in Children's Ministry... Here's how. Ten front-line Children's Ministry experts peeked out over the horizon to identify ten trends shaping ministry in the next ten years. See inside to...

OverviewBy Group Publishing How do you help a child oppressed by life's toughest issues?... tragic loss, poverty, a parent with alcohol/drug addictions? Where do you even begin to know how to help them? Download an Emergency Response Handbook for...

OverviewBy Group Publishing Teens face difficult, painful stuff in life—and they shouldn't struggle alone. But what do you say? How do you help? What if you make things worse? This rapid-response youth leadership training book gives you and your youth...

OverviewBy Group Publishing Teens face difficult, painful stuff in life--and they shouldn't struggle alone. But what do you say? How do you help? What if you make things worse? This rapid-response handbook gives you and your youth group the confidence to...

OverviewDealing with rebellious children can squelch a parent's enthusiasm, patience, and self-worth. How can you help struggling parents? Inside you'll find powerful ways to share God's love and comfort. Includes: Care and Counseling Tips Real-Life...

OverviewFinancial stability is an immediate need for many struggling single adults and families. How can you guide a friend who's down? Inside you'll find powerful ways to share God's love and comfort. Includes: Care and Counseling Tips Real-Life...