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“I eagerly commend this series.”—R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological SeminaryDiscover the basics of why, what, and how to pray.If you are a Christian, then you know that prayer is important. Like eating your vegetables, you know it’s good to do—but what about times when you simply don’t want to pray? John Onwuchekwa encourages Christians to talk with their heavenly Father even when it’s hard. This short treatment on prayer will help you understand the basics of why, what, and how to pray as you worship and serve in the local church body. Part of a new series that helps Christians understand the centrality of the local church in Christian discipleshipGives readers practical advice to foster their prayer lifeConnects the act of prayer with the life of the local churchIncludes application questions, suggestions for further reading, and charts and graphs to communicate information clearly

“I eagerly commend this series.”—R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological SeminaryTake the next step in your Christian faith.When you became a Christian, you recognized your need to be forgiven of sin and freed from sin’s reign over your life. As a result, your life has been changed forever—you are now a follower of Jesus. But what does the Bible say it means to follow Jesus? Sam Emadi offers 8 simple steps you should take once you become a Christian, as you set out in newness of life to thrive as a disciple of Jesus. Part of a new series that helps Christians understand the centrality of the local church in Christian discipleshipOffers readers practical steps to take once they’ve become Christians: get baptized, join a local church and attend regularly, study the Bible, pray, be discipled, give to the church, and evangelizeHelps readers have practical expectations for what it looks like to follow JesusIncludes application questions, suggestions for further reading, and charts and graphs to communicate information clearly

“I eagerly commend this series.”—R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological SeminaryDiscover the importance of local church membership.Many of us have questions about what it means to live as a Christian in the context of a local church. You may even catch yourself asking, If I believe in Jesus, why do I need to join a church? To put it simply, when you are saved from your sin, you are saved into a community characterized by fellowship and accountability. Best-selling author Mark Dever presents 7 biblical reasons why church membership is essential for displaying the gospel in your life. Part of a series that helps Christians understand the centrality of the local church in Christian discipleshipOffers 7 reasons why you should join a local churchPoints to where the Bible teaches about church membershipIncludes application questions, suggestions for further reading, and charts and graphs to communicate information clearly

“I eagerly commend this series.”—R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological SeminaryBe encouraged to deliver the message of the gospel to the world.One reason Christians don’t share the gospel is because we feel like we’re not good at it. We clam up; we fear what people might think; we feel bad; and the cycle repeats. But what if there was hope for our timid evangelism? Isaac Adams encourages disheartened evangelists to hope in God, not their efforts. If you’ve ever felt discouraged in your evangelism, you’re in good company, and you’re a prime candidate for God’s grace. Come and be reminded of it once more, so that you might joyfully share the gospel again. Part of a new series that helps Christians understand the centrality of the local church in how they grow as ChristiansShows readers how evangelism is connected to life in their local church and their own devotion to ChristDemonstrates how evangelism is doable for all believersIncludes application questions, suggestions for further reading, and charts and graphs to communicate information clearly

Practical Advice on Biblical Church Leadership and MembershipGod created his church to be a covenant of love and service among believers. It’s an ideal design for fellowship, but one that’s pushed to the side in the busyness of church life. How can congregations be sure to embrace God’s purpose for them?In the short book Who’s in Charge of the Church?, Sam Emadi explains that church polity isn’t just transactional; it’s meant to be transformative. He describes how churches should reflect biblical authority, particularly members’ responsibilities to one another, their elders, and deacons. Emadi’s direction helps provide clarity for congregations, showing them how to operate within God’s perfect design and grow stronger in their love for Christ. Short, Accessible Format: Concise, biblical advice on improving church structureHolistic Advice: Helps members and leaders make godly decisions about membership, doctrine, and disciplineA Great Resource for Church Leadership Teams: A convenient, valuable discussion tool for your group