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Cast: Effective Urban Ministry Through Suburban Partnerships: Cast is for:; People who want to discover their passion for ministry.; Leaders who want to unleash the mission potential of the Church.; And all those who want to see Christians have a greater impact on our culture.; Above all, this book is for church leaders wanting to strengthen the NETs of their ministries "to the least of these" for a catch too big to haul in the boat without help. Cast explains how to develop effective strategies in Networking, Education and Recreation, and Training.

My City, My God: YouthPartnersNET, in partnership with International Bible Society (IBS) and other generous donors, has launched a special YPN edition of the very popular My City, My God, an urban youth New Testament. This edition contains special full-color testimony inserts by inner-city youth whose lives have been transformed by the power of God and the gospel.; It brings the Word of God into a format that is engaging and easy for youth to read and understand.; YouthPartnersNET is the first national organization to customize this unique New Testament in order to reach a generation of young people who otherwise might have little interest or access to the printed Word.

Children's Companion Guide for Seek God for the City 2007: Pastors: while supplies last, you may obtain one free copy of Seek God for the City.; Seek God For The City 2007 is still available but our stock is diminishing rapidly. We have great rates for overnight or two-day delivery, so please call to find out how easy it may be to get copies quickly. Please call (800) 264-5214 to place your order.; The children’s companion version of Seek God For The City 2007 is intended to be a companion and not a substitute for the standard prayer booklet. It is ideal for giving kids the opportunity to pray along with their parents during these 40 days.; Get the book!
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The Real Deal: A Spiritual Guide for Black Teen Girls: Navigating life can be a challenge for any teenager, but some issues and struggles are unique to African American teens. This book offers some real life guidance that many African American teen girls need.; Billie Montgomery Cook addresses a wide range of topics - including body image, self-esteem, sexuality, friendship - that are of particular importance to teens.; Get the book!

Call Waiting: God's Invitation to Youth: Working from the assumption that all Christians are called to serve God in this world, Call Waiting is designed to help older youth understand the nature of call, explore personal giftedness, and identify ways to walk in faithfulness to a unique and unfolding calling. The authors answer critical questions including:; What is "call"?; What is the relationship between my talents and interests and God's call on my life?; What is the relationship between career and calling?; Drawing on biblical stories of call, their own experiences, and the experiences of adolescents they have known, the authors provide numerous and varied examples of how persons have identified, struggled with, and ultimately fulfilled their callings. Designed for both personal use and group work, Call Waiting provides an appendix for leaders, with outlines for use in weekly gatherings or retreat settings. Each chapter includes reflection questions and journal space to help users engage in a personal journey toward discovering God's call in their lives.; Get the book!