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Hope is central to our identity as Christians. Just as our bodiesneed food, our souls need hope, and the supreme hope is found in arelationship with Jesus Christ. How does that relationship become realto us? In this book and 4-week study, readers are guided on a formativepath of understanding who God is and who they are as God’s children. Citizens of Hope is part of The Basics Series.

An invitation into a more faithful and profound understanding of Christian hope. An excellent resource for small groups, Sunday school, individual meditation, and both new and maturing disciples of Jesus.—Janice Riggle Huie, Bishop of the Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church

A hope-filled description of what it means to be followers of Jesus Christ and a reminder of how God is at work in every aspect of our Christian journey. I commend this book to individuals and groups seeking to know how to walk as a citizen of hope in our Twenty-first-century world.—Amy Valdez Barker, Executive Secretary, Connectional Table of The United Methodist Church

Hope is central to our identity as Christians. Just as our bodiesneed food, our souls need hope, and the supreme hope is found in arelationship with Jesus Christ. How does that relationship become realto us? In this book and 4-week study, readers are guided on a formativepath of understanding who God is and who they are as God’s children.

This Leader Guide includes everything a group leader needs to planand facilitate the four sessions, helping participants to explore whatthey have read and to discuss the reading with the group. The guidewalks leaders through the study format and provides options fortailoring sessions to the time-frame and style of each group.

Citizens of Hope is part of The Basics Series.

After you invite Christ into your life, then what? The Road to Amazing, part of The Basics Series, answers questions about the essentials of Christian practice. Used as a standalone study, the book provides a suggested course of action that will help you understand who God is and who you are as a child of God. Or if you’re a small-group leader, the book can also be used as a 4-week study. It is designed to stimulate “holy conversation” among members of your class and equip them in the faith so they can be sent out to serve in Jesus’ name. Includes a Leader Guide with everything a group leader needs to plan and facilitate the study along with options for tailoring sessions to the time-frame and style of each group. 

A well-crafted road map to transformation for Christ followers filled with practical lessons and impactful stories that touch the heart and challenge the mind. —Jane Boatwright Wood, President, The Foundation for Evangelism

Through inspirational stories and insightful interpretation of Scripture we are invited to receive God’s grace-filled love and share it with others. —John L. Hopkins, Bishop of the East Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church

Clayton Oliphint and Mary Brook Casad are faithful and fruitful disciples of Jesus Christ who have much to share with others about the basics of Christian practice. I have been blessed and challenged by their personal testimonies in this book. —Zan W. Holmes, Jr., Pastor Emeritus, St. Luke “Community” United Methodist Church

After we invite Christ into our lives, then what? What do we do differently? How do we live out our faith? How do we move from being to doing? In this book and 4-week study, readers will learn to recognize God at work in their lives through the presence of Jesus Christ.

This Leader Guide includes everything a group leader needs to plan and facilitate the four sessions, helping participants to explore what they have read and to discuss the reading with the group. The guide walks leaders through the study format and provides options for tailoring sessions to the time-frame and style of each group.

The Road to Amazing is part of The Basics Series.

What is true Christian discipleship? Living in Christ brings us joy and fulfillment, but what are we called to do? Get in the Game, a book and 4-week study, teaches the basics of Christian discipleship and explores how we are called to serve others through Christian service when we follow the example of Jesus. Part of The Basics Series, the book helps individuals and group members discover the joyful service that results when faith is put into action. A Leader Guide, which includes everything a group leader needs to plan and facilitate the 4-session study, is also available.

“Wow! This book is a life changer. It will inspire you to get off the sideline, get in the game, and put your faith into action.” –Larry Fedora, Head Football Coach, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Combines solid theology, practical applications, and relevant reflections to help new and seasoned Christians grow in their faith through service. —Matt Miofsky, Lead Pastor, The Gathering United Methodist Church, St. Louis, Missouri