Books published by publisher The Blackie Publishing Group

Some of the best stories in the Bible are also some of the most unexpected and unusual. And they're not for the faint of heart. These Bible lessons truly are sick...and totally interesting!Surprise your teenagers with the "disgusting" truth! Each of the 13 easy-to-use lessons focuses on a relevant topic related to a scary, gross or weird Bible story and includes a challenging "Fear Factor"-like activity (like eating daring treats), a fun game and thought-provoking discussion questions that help teens uncover life application.These peculiar & profound lessons will grab everyone's attention!Allow one hour per lesson.Includes: 13 easy-to-use Bible lessons for teenagers Great for any time Try one during youth group time, start up a weekly study, or create a Scary, Gross, and Weird retreat. Provides a creative way to reach teens Each lesson delivers approximately one-hour of teaching

The perfect programming resource for churches to teach meaningful Bible lessons to kids of all ages in one weekly class! All-in-One is a best-selling Sunday school lesson series that children love—and you will, too! Each volume offers 13 fun Bible lessons that help kids grow closer to Jesus. All-in-One Sunday school lessons are packed with original and creative ideas specially designed for children’s ministries with mixed-age classes for ages 4 through 12. Teachers and volunteers love that these Sunday school lessons offer easy-prep and lasting impact.All-in-One Sunday School Volume 4 contains lessons that are seasonally tied to Summer. Each Sunday school lesson comes complete with: Active-learning experiences: Catch kids' interest and teaches them lessons they'll rememberInteractive Bible stories: Helps even the youngest kids grasp the real meaning of ScriptureLife applications: Encourages children to use what they’ve learnedTake-home handouts: Make it easy for children to share what they've learned with their familyAnd more: Tips to help you better understand kidsBONUS: You'll also discover how to help kids of multiple ages work together as a team...learn what to expect from different age groups...and be able to give young children the extra attention they crave while helping older children feel special as they help younger children learn. The All-in-One Sunday School Series offers four volumes, one for each season of the year beginning with fall:All-in-One Sunday School Volume 1: Fall (9780764449444)All–in-One Sunday School Volume 2: Winter (9780764449451)All–in-One Sunday School Volume 3: Spring (9780764449468)All–in-One Sunday School Volume 4: Summer (9780764449475)

It doesn’t matter how big you are — there’s always something bigger. As Bubba swims the endless ocean, he loses his way and gets lonely. But with every bubble he blows and every flip of his fin, Bubba remembers God never leaves his side. Kids learn in Is Anyone Out There? that God is always with them. Check out the entire Best of Buddies series, including:• I’ve Got This! • I Was Born for This! • Uh-Oh! I Did It Again! • I Can Do Anything!(The Buddies featured in the Best of Buddies series are from Group’s Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School)

This Bible story and activity book is certain to become a classic! 14 favorite Bible stories are beautifully bound in a large 9x12 hardcover complete with four-color artwork throughout.Bible stories spring to life with beautiful...easy, child-friendly language...and fun play that helps children enjoy and remember. Pray & Play Bible for Young Children is perfect for parents, grandparents, Sunday school teachers, and others who want children God's Word! The child-friendly language makes it perfect for your church nursery and preschool classes. Children will experience and remember each important Bible story!BONUS: With each story you get 3 full pages of faith-building activities! Simple songs Quick crafts Scrumptious snack ideas Games Service projects kids can do And meaningful prayers—Your children will love them all!Watch your Children Fall in Love With God's Word!

Uh-oh. There’s just one cookie—and five hungry friends. Join Baby Mack and his famished crew as they consider what to do. Help your young child discover sharing is fun—and builds friendships! Mack's story helps little ones know that When Friends Share, God Is There!, in fun, age-appropriate ways. Packed with vibrant, full-color illustrations and relationship-reinforcing Bible truths, little ones will delight in this engaging story as they discover that when life is unfair, God is good, and you’ll love watching this lesson sink deep into your child's heart and mind. Check out the entire Best of Li’l Buddies series, including:• All Day Long, God Is Good! • When I'm Sad, God Loves Me • Never Fear, God Is Near • All Day Long, God Loves Me • Everywhere I Go, God Is With Me • From Head to Toe, God Made Me • Here’s the Reason God Made Me • Mad, Glad, or Sad, God Is For Me(The Buddies featured in the Best of Li’l Buddies series are from Group's Roar vacation Bible school, Shipwrecked vacation Bible school, and Maker Fun Factory vacation Bible school)

What does “following Jesus” mean, anyway? What if the lives we think we are living are actually disconnected from who Jesus really is? This Jesus-centered resource for teens is about rediscovering Jesus. For around 2,000 years, Jesus has been at the center of pretty much everything, and no one has had a bigger influence on daily lives than Jesus. Most of us think we have a pretty good idea of who Jesus is and what he did. Sometimes the people we know the least are the people we’re around the most. Isn’t that weird? We’re convinced that we really know them, because they’ve always been part of our lives. But we need to get reintroduced to them, because we don’t really know them as well as we think we do. This highly interactive, 40-day teen devotional helps young adults take a fresh look at what they think they already know about Jesus, so they can grow in their love and friendship with him and live the life they didn’t know was possible. Get ready for an exciting, life-changing adventure!

The world of volunteers has changed. But have you changed, too?Across the country, volunteer ranks continue to grow, but people are volunteering differently. They’re working online, seeking flexible schedules, and pursuing a role in defining how projects should be completed. They want to feel a sense of responsibility for your organization’s overall mission.Put simply, these volunteers don’t want to simply make a contribution; they want to make a difference!Jonathan McKee and Thomas McKee have tapped into their decades of experience with the simple goal of helping you recruit, manage, and lead the new breed of volunteers. They’ll guide you to a clearer understanding of what today’s volunteers look like, how they want to get involved, and how you can most effectively attract, train, and unleash them within your organization.You’ll also discover a bounty of helpful resources to assist you, including job descriptions, applications, and interview questions; activities, icebreakers, and team-builders for volunteer meetings; community-building activities; and tips for board retreats and planning sessions.The 21st century calls for a new system and for a greatly expanded definition of what it means to be a volunteer. If you can harness this passion and potential, you’ll experience results that will reward both your organization and your volunteers.

How Do I Read the Bible? The Bible is a big, big, BIG book. Kids might think it’s hard to read. Where do you start? How much should you read? What if you don’t understand it? How will you ever finish it? This hands-on book shows your kids what the Bible is all about—its thrilling stories, its jaw-dropping surprises, and why it’s all so important. Bible characters will show kids just how easy it can be to read and understand God’s Word. They’ll be expert Bible readers in no time!Here’s a sneak peek at the book’s introduction from Jesus… From “once upon a time” to “happily ever after,” you know a good story when you read one. The Bible is the ultimate true story. It tells us what God has done from the beginning of time, what’s going to happen at the end of the world, and some of the best stuff in between. But what are all these stories for? And why should you read them? I’m here to tell you! God created the Bible to help you discover how much God loves you and wants to be with you as your forever friend. All the stories, poems, prophecies, and letters in the Bible give you the answers to life’s questions and problems. So now you can grow closer to God no matter what you’re going through. That’s because I’m always with you. And the Bible can help you remember that. How should you read the Bible? With an open heart and an open mind to understand just how much God loves you. Because God really, really, really loves you, my friend. Your friend, Jesus

As Savanna gallops through her day, she finds gifts from God along the way. Encourage your child to see God’s good gifts in every flower, friend, and ray of sunshine! Savanna's story helps little ones know that All Day Long, God Is Good, in fun, age-appropriate ways. Packed with vibrant, full-color illustrations and relationship-reinforcing Bible truths, little ones will delight in this engaging story as they discover that when life is good, God is good, and you’ll love watching this lesson sink deep into your child's heart and mind. Check out the entire Best of Li’l Buddies series, including:• When Friends Share, God Is There! • When I'm Sad, God Loves Me • Never Fear, God Is Near • All Day Long, God Loves Me • Everywhere I Go, God Is With Me • From Head to Toe, God Made Me • Here’s the Reason God Made Me • Mad, Glad, or Sad, God Is For Me(The Buddies featured in the Best of Li’l Buddies series are from Group's Roar vacation Bible school, Shipwrecked vacation Bible school, and Maker Fun Factory vacation Bible school)

Skyler is an expert builder and inventor. He can make almost anything! But he can break almost anything, too. It seems that for every success, there’s also a mess. Yet Skyler’s smile never leaves his face because God loves him anyway. Uh-Oh! I Did It Again! is a story that assures kids that God will always love them, no matter what. Check out the entire Best of Buddies series, including:• I’ve Got This! • Is Anyone Out There? • I Was Born for This! • I Can Do Anything!(The Buddies featured in the Best of Buddies series are from Group’s Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School)