Found will enable you to ...
- Discover your true identity and reclaim your life.
- Gain a clear perspective on how God sees you.
- Take hold of all that God wants to give you.
- Experience power and purpose in your everyday life.
- Believe that everything available to Jesus is also offered to you!

Church boards are often the scene of confusion, conflict, and chaos. What's the job of a board? What's the role of the pastor in relation to the board? Should there be an elder board and an administrative board? Ted Hull's use of illustrations and analogies bring these questions-and answers-into focus.

Ted first looks at the foundation of governance, both from a biblical and historic perspective. Then he introduces Policy Governance(R), often referred to as the Carver model, and confronts questions regarding whether this secular model can work in the church, or if it should even be allowed. He even argues for why a church board may not want to use Policy Governance.

When you're done reading, you'll never look at the role of a church board in the same way again. In fact, whether you're a member of your church board or the board of any charity, you'll find yourself reaching for this book more than once.

With wit and wisdom, Ted draws from his rich and practical experience in church life and organizational governance to assist churches in understanding and applying Policy Governance(R) consistently and correctly.

-Daniel Hamil, Ed.D.

Executive Director/CEO

North American Baptist Conference

Ted Hull approaches the topic of church governance in an engaging style that has you laughing and nodding... Even if you tend to be a 'doubting Thomas, ' I urge you to suspend your doubts long enough to read and absorb the message of this book.

-Jannice Moore

President, The Governance Coach(TM)

Ted Hull, President of Ted Hull Consulting, has been involved with churches and para-church organizations for over thirty years. He has a passion to serve churches and charities by facilitating the process of governance excellence through coaching boards and leaders in the course of change.

Emelin, from the village of Olam, is eleven years old and has a mind of her own, thank you very much. After a strange visit from the Tooth, she and her best friend Frank are sent on a grand adventure to stop the Dark and Evil Being from doing a terrible something. Along the way, Emelin is told she is in a story written by the Storywriter. However, this is ridiculous and can't possibly be true-because Emelin writes her own story, and no one is going to tell her otherwise.

Are your prayers feeling empty? Do you long for a deeper, more intimate connection with God?

In Embracing Nearness, Sephora Pierre-Louis invites you on a transformative journey into the heart of prayer. More than a book, this is a testament to the power of divine conversation-a guide to cultivating a closer, more vibrant relationship with God.

Drawing from personal experiences, biblical wisdom, and practical insights, Sephora explores fundamental questions:

• What is prayer, and how do we pray?
• Why do we pray, and whom do we pray to?
• How can we develop a consistent, meaningful prayer life?

Through heartfelt reflections and powerful prayers, Embracing Nearness offers encouragement to those seeking true intimacy with their Creator. Whether you're struggling to pray, searching for answers, or desiring a deeper walk with God, this book will inspire you to embrace prayer as a two-way conversation - one that renews, strengthens, and transforms.

Come closer. Open your heart. Experience the nearness of God like never before.

Leah Grey was still in her twenties when her life fell apart. She couldn't decide what was more depressing--the state of her marriage, or the fact that she lived in Jersey City instead of Manhattan.

Until meeting her husband, she'd lived the most cliché life. She'd come from a small town in Canada that smelled like fish or manure, depending on the season. She'd fallen in love with the boy down the road, and she had a dog. Her life had been unbearably predictable--until one snowy New Year's Eve, a tall, dark, and handsome stranger from New York City walked into her life.

Her debut book, No One Brings You a Casserole When Your Husband Goes to Rehab, is a poignant coming-of-age story about curly-haired boys and the dark side of having your dreams come true. From poufy dresses and a whirlwind romance to considering when it was time to jump into the Hudson River, Leah candidly tells of her personal transformation through her husband's struggle with addiction. Her story offers hope to every girl who has felt like she needed to run away from her dreams because they didn't come true.

Do you have a son, daughter, or loved one who is struggling with addictions or mental illness? If so, it is an unwanted journey where the struggles are massive and the questions penetrating

Yet there is hope-and it is found in God. This book is written as a devotional: to lend a spiritual perspective and tools for walking this journey with your loved one. Each entry is based on a specific passage of Scripture following topics that are crucial to the conversation.

Join Bill and Donna Lea Dyck as they reflect on the lessons they learned while they walked this valley. They write with the purpose of bringing you hope and a way forward in your relationship with your loved one.

BE IGNITED!

Are you frustrated by your lack of power to live an authentic Christian life? Do you want more boldness to share the Good News of Christ? Do you desire the gifts of the Holy Spirit to be manifested in your life?

American missionary Daniel Del Vecchio moved in miracles, healings, and deliverance while ministering in Cuba, Mexico, and Spain. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, he reached out to backpacking youth traveling through Torremolinos in the 1970s and 80s, spearheading an international Christian community and evangelical churches in Spain. These communities opened drug rehabilitation centers and cared for the poor and marginalized and those suffering from trauma and abuse. Light always overcomes the darkness!

Flame of God reads like a modern-day book of Acts. It will encourage you to obey the Word of God, to step out boldly as Christ's ambassador, and to persevere through trials, sacrifice, and opposition. Your faith will be ignited! The fire of the Holy Spirit can burn in millions of hearts, if we don't allow the love of the world to extinguish it (Dan Del Vecchio).

The joy of the Lord is contagious! We aren't all called to be pioneering missionaries, but we all have a part to play in God's strategy to reach our neighbors and the nations!

Steph, is Mike home?

Nothing warned Stephanie about the fatal diagnosis that would follow her dad's question, but something did prepare her-an event that happened in 1986.

Anything But Ordinary tells the story of the divine encounter that changed the trajectory of one man's life and the faith that profoundly influenced the too-short journey to his death.

Jesse Morales was an ordinary Filipino immigrant and mechanic who found the better life he was looking for when he met Jesus. With refreshing vulnerability, this story shows what living by faith looks like. It spotlights the legacy of faith Jesse left, not only for his family, but scores of others, when he passed away from ALS.

The books serves as a powerful reminder that there is hope. It will encourage you to see impossible struggles as the birthplace for inspiring faith. Read it and be reminded that when life isn't working, you can hold onto the God who always is.

The result of a lifetime of study, From the End Time to Heaven is written for anyone who is interested in how human history will end with the ultimate victory of Jesus Christ.

This book can be your guidebook: From the End Time to Heaven. The future events spelled out in the Bible are explained with an abundance of scriptures and illustrations, including an easily understandable table outlining the events in Revelation.

The book presents the end time eschatology through the eyes of the ancient prophets of the Bible, as much as possible, which brings us closer to the actual truth of the end time run.

If you would like to discover the true name of the Antichrist, the country from which he will enter world politics, how Christians experiencing the Great Tribulation can know the exact date of Christ's return, and other unique discoveries shared with me by the Holy Spirit, then you must read this book.

Are you faced with fundamental questions about life? Who are we? Why are we here? Or are you seeking answers in an uncertain world of prejudice, inequality, oppression, and turmoil?

This tear-jerking book will inspire and invigorate you, giving you hope in your unique circumstances to also experience triumph in your journey of life.

This is the extraordinary true story of a girl, Rajkumari Moksha, growing up under the social and religious biases of Hinduism.

In sharing her insightfully written heartfelt struggles as she reaches rock bottom, this book enlightens the reader about the systematic miraculous events orchestrated by a loving Sovereign God.

Her encounter with Jesus Christ in the most powerful way is both transformative and life-changing. Her story proves that you too can experience mental, emotional, and most importantly, spiritual freedom. May you be challenged to examine your belief if you aren't sure that God exists, and realize you can also be a son or daughter of the King, the Lord Jesus Christ, Who will anchor you as you journey through life.

A little tree can save the festival, but will he?

When Sir Cedar of Lebanon, king of Treeland, dies, the leaders have the tough job of finding a new king. So they reach out to every tree they think is best for the job and ignore a little tree they believe has nothing to offer.

Follow the story of this castaway tree, Thorny Bee, who teaches the mean trees a lesson about love and respect for everyone's uniqueness.

This story presents an excellent opportunity for kids to learn about love and acceptance.

Is there a hidden code to the Bible-a code hidden in plain sight-we have been missing for generations?

By studying the ministry of Jesus, we can rediscover the blueprint he was following to launch the first-century church. It is a blueprint patterned after the prophetic Old Testament ministries of Elijah and Elisha.

Together, let's crack the Elisha Code, renew our first love, and become participants in the next great endtimes revival-a revival marked by a double portion of Christ's miraculous anointing.

The terror of the night rages. Arrows fly by day. Pestilence stalks in darkness. Destruction wastes at noonday (Psalm 91:7). It seems hopeless on so many fronts. Fear, loss, anxiety, depression, anger ... these and other emotions seem to be gripping the hearts of believers. Where can I go for refuge and deliverance? Is there a place of safety and hope, and if there is, how do I get there? This book is an invitation to walk through Psalm 91, encounter El Elyon, the Most High, and find the path to dwelling in His presence.

Winner of the 2023 Word Awards for Best Fiction Book

Orphaned and adopted as a toddler in 1922, Lilly Sampson pursues a nursing career in hopes that it will redeem the shameful crime of arson she committed as a child. When her self-sabotaging choices only build the ash heap higher, will she find the love she desperately seeks?

In 2019, while unraveling a mysterious link in her ancestry, thirty-six-year-old Diana DeWitt is at a crossroads as she tries to help a teenager in crisis. Will the truth she uncovers about her grandmother, Lilly, inspire her to let go of her fear and rise to the occasion?

After more than two decades and over two thousand presentations, my interactions with parents reveal that although most want to learn and parent their best, they feel ill-equipped. Kids don't come with manuals. The goal of this book is to equip and empower you as a parent, grandparent, or youth leader to help kids navigate all aspects of life in the current culture.

How do we sift through the unending philosophies on parenting and be intentional in how we choose what's best for our family? The number of voices is overwhelming. This book distills the essential elements of parenting so you can apply them in your own home. It approaches parenting from a Christian perspective and is filled with practical advice that is applicable to everyone.

As we explore the foundations of parenting, we will look at:

1. Parenting. What are the stages of parenting? What is the current state of parenting? What is the purpose of parenting?
   
2. Parenting styles. What are they and which ones should I be using? What might I need to alter about my current parenting style?
   
3. Progression of parenting. What are the skills our children need to learn?
   
4. Time. What does quality time and being present with my kids look like?
   
5. Communication. How can I gain better communication skills so that I can more effectively connect with my kids?
   
6. Discipline. How do I effectively discipline my children?
   
7. Family discipleship. Why is our worldview important, and how we can raise kids with a Christian worldview?
   
8. Mental Health. How do we address issues like anxiety, panic attacks, and depression?
   
9. Engaging the Culture. How do we empower our kids to engage the culture around us without compromising their faith?
   
10. Media. How can we help our kids navigate technology?
    
11. Sexuality. How do we direct our kids towards healthy sexuality?
    
12. Pornography. What is the prevalence of pornography and how do we address its impact on our kids?
    
13. Dating. How do we best avoid pitfalls in dating?
    
14. Finances and education. How can we help our children make sound financial and education choices?
    
15. Drugs and alcohol. What tools are available to assist in drug-proofing our kids?
    
16. Loneliness. How do we prevent disconnection in our kids and help them to create community?

...a great resource for artists or those who are artists at heart who want to grow creatively and spiritually.

Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. (Psalm 103:1)

Are you looking for a new and creative way to approach your Bible reading? Devotions for the Artist at Heart will take you for a walk through God's Word in a way that will allow your creativity to shine through.

This unique devotional is intended to encourage and inspire both novice and experienced artists alike as they express their praise and learn about how much God values their creativity. Each devotion is accompanied by an art challenge in order to motivate you to approach, understand, and internalize scripture in a new and exciting way.

You can choose to keep your artwork within these pages, as a visual journal between you and God, or you can follow your inspiration and create something beyond the pages of this book and share your artistic gifts for everyone to see

In today's fast-paced world, the art of gratitude seems to be fading away. With everything at our fingertips, it's easy to forget to pause and thank God for His blessings each day.

Let's not underestimate the power of teaching young minds. A Thankful Heart beautifully illustrates Ari's relationship with Jesus, showcasing simple yet profound ways to express gratitude and honour.

By reading this story, children and adults are encouraged to reflect on the significance of having a thankful heart, sparking meaningful conversations about gratitude and its importance in our lives.

Have you ever considered, even briefly, the possibility of adopting a child? Maybe you decided to forget about it before you got too far. There are so many reasons not to. Good, genuine, honest reasons.

Rob and Sharon also had a long list of reasons not to go through with it. After all, they already had a large blended family. They didn't need more kids. They were too old. Their colleagues were already making plans for early retirement. Besides, they didn't have the spare money, and they certainly didn't have enough rooms in their home.

But what do you do when God reveals a plan-a plan that requires you to do something absolutely crazy? Like adopting first three kids, and then eight more?

And what if the crazy doesn't stop there? What if COVID restrictions ramp up in the middle of your journey? What if some of the kids who were declared healthy actually aren't? Is God still God, even then?

Faced with all these challenges, Rob and Sharon faced a big question: could they love their new family from the heart, as their own, no matter what?

Let There Be Light presents a scripturally based understanding of the Genesis creation narrative that aligns with the findings of modern science. Its transformative thesis is called the Week Within a Week Creation Model which generates a timeline that successfully matches the days of the Genesis creation story with the scientific age of the universe and the natural history of Earth.

The creation of life, Adam and Eve, and Noah's Flood are also explained in a plausible, literal manner within the context of science. By reading this book, you can embark on an exciting, faith-building adventure of biblical discovery.

Betsy never imagined she'd be hiding a stranger in her home. Risking her and her children's lives, battling cancer, and praying her husband comes home alive, this young mother must learn to trust God with everything.

Based on true events, A Song in the Night tells the incredible story of God's faithfulness to a family serving in the Dutch resistance during World War II.