Leader Resources

OverviewTons of games you'll love to play! Warm up the conversation and heat up the fun at your next meeting or Bible study. Some of these icebreaker games are rowdy and packed with energy, while others are quiet and full of thoughtful questions. What...

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,...

OverviewBy Group Publishing You can't share your faith until you know your neighbors... so use this guide to begin the journey. Whether you live in a suburb, on a city block, or in an apartment, this book will give you dozens and dozens of ideas with...

OverviewBy Group Publishing Nothing brings men together faster than a lot of great food and an action flick! Inside this book you'll find 15 recommended action flicks plus step-by-step instructions on how to make the most of your man time. We've done...

OverviewHow do you know what you're doing is working? Do people remember what they learned last week? Last month? Are they talking about it long after your time together? Are they putting it into practice? R.E.A.L. is designed to meet people where they...

OverviewBy Larry Shallenberger God put YOU in a position of leadership in children's ministry for a purpose. This practical guide helps you discover your personal leadership style so you can maximize your strengths. As you and your ministry team take the...

OverviewSunday School That Works is a dynamic new resource designed specifically to help you strengthen and enrich your Sunday school ministry while maximizing what you're already doing on Sundays. Overflowing with expert insights from more than 20...

OverviewSunday School That Works is a dynamic new resource designed specifically to help you strengthen and enrich your Sunday school ministry while maximizing what you're already doing on Sundays.Overflowing with expert insights from more than 20...

OverviewBy Brian Haynes Whether you have a full-blown family ministry in place or you're just getting started, Shift gives you a practical, workable plan that equips parents to be faith influencers in their homes—and you won't have to reconfigure your...

OverviewBy Brian Haynes Whether you have a full-blown family ministry in place or you're just getting started, Shift gives you a practical, workable plan that equips parents to be faith influencers in their homes--and you won't have to reconfigure your...

OverviewThis book of preschool ministry ideas and lessons is a must-have for every children's ministry director! The Humongous Book of Preschool Ideas is your ultimate "pick and choose" preschool children's ministry resource for teaching Bible stories to...

OverviewSet includes: The Humongous Book of Games for Children's Ministry, The Humongous Book of Children's Messages, and The Humongous Book of Bible Skits for Children's Ministry

IntroductionAs Christians, we share a passionate love and a high regard for God's Word. We gather regularly to listen to sermons that explain Bible principles. We recognize the value of spending time in personal study of Scripture to better know and...

OverviewTeenagers Teaching Children provides a meaningful way to help your teenagers communicate the gospel message to the next generation. Your teenagers will study Jesus' teachings methods, then use those same methods to teach simple gospel lessons to...

OverviewTeam Family® Is Your Year-Round Guide for Intentional Family Ministry Team Family Book Three helps you and your church effectively reach and engage families of all shapes and sizes! It gives you a practical year-round strategy for partnering with...

OverviewThe Sunday school classroom can be a place where all kinds of challenging behaviors pop up. And when they do, teachers want to feel prepared. Equip them with one of these handy pocket guides to help them have the confidence that they can manage...

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...

OverviewBabies and toddlers are soaking in the world around them. They're learning about faces and sounds. They're building relationships and learning to trust. And they can begin to learn simple concepts like Jesus cares for them, Jesus helps them, and...

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...

OverviewBy Steven Tighe and Syler Thomas Real ministry happens when volunteers/small-group youth leaders are equipped and empowered to reach and develop relationships that make a difference in the lives of the teenagers. But so many don't feel like...

OverviewBy Joshua Griffin with Doug Fields When you use the right youth ministry leadership training, your small group undergoes a transformation. Lives are changed. Important decisions are made. Spiritual growth is enhanced. Jokes are shared. Lifelong...

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 Jeanne Mayo If a youth group fails the "friendliness test," teenagers won't come back. Yet building a friendship culture is easier than you think—especially with this in-depth and amazingly practical youth ministry leadership...

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...

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...

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...

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...

IntroductionSpecial Kids with Special Needs Jesus said, "Let all the children come to me." Not some. Not most. All the children. And that's just what you strive to do each week in your class--help your kids know and love Jesus. Typical kids and kids with...

IntroductionDiscipline, Discipleship, and You The best way to handle discipline issues is to avoid having them pop up in the first place. That can happen, by the way—and you're the key. You can create a classroom environment that removes chaos and...