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A Boy’s Guide to Building Healthy Emotions by David Thomas This workbook was created primarily to help elementary-age boys understand themselves better and learn how to work through overwhelming emotions–all from a biblical perspective. This age group spans a lot of reading levels, so with younger boys especially, it’s best to read it out loud…

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Are My Kids on Track?

The 12 Emotional, Social, and Spiritual Milestones Your Child Needs to Reach by Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan From birth to adulthood, our children’s physical and intellectual development is carefully tracked and charted. But what about their hearts? After all, how our children develop emotionally, socially, and spiritually will determine who they become

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Raising Emotionally Strong Boys

Tools Your Son Can Build On for Life by David Thomas Some say that’s just how boys are–prone to outbursts or sullenness. But what’s behind these and other issues? Drawing from twenty-five years of counseling boys and working with parents, David Thomas sheds light on common emotional struggles, including anger, anxiety, and depression, and shares practical ways you

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Reaching Gen Z with the Gospel

Reaching the next generation, particularly Generation Z, with the message of the Gospel is a vital task for pastors and church leaders. The following points, derived from an interview between Ricky Wilson, Next Generation Evangelism Strategist at SCBaptist, and Shane Pruitt, National Next Gen Director with the North American Mission Board, provide guidance and encouragement

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SCBMAA’s Annual Meeting 2023 Focuses on Beautiful Messes

The South Carolina Baptist Ministry Assistants Association (SCBMAA) held their Annual Meeting on May 5th, 2023. The event was filled with fellowship, worship, and education as members gathered to strengthen their skills and knowledge to serve their local churches. The theme of the conference was “Beautiful Messes,” and keynote speakers emphasized the truths from 2

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Children’s Ministry Sunday: Three Ways to Support Your Children’s Ministry

Join thousands of churches across the country as we celebrate Children’s Ministry Sunday on May 21, 2023. This is a great time to thank God for the ministry to kids, their families, and volunteers in your church. Leading kids is exciting and always full of opportunity. Let’s look at three ways you can support your

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Equipping Church Leaders through VBS Expo

Lifeway Christian Resources is on a mission to help church leaders in their evangelistic endeavors through Vacation Bible School programs. The VBS Expo is SCBaptist’s premier VBS training event, utilizing Lifeway’s support to equip church leaders. Attendees participating in VBS Expo gain insights into crafting safe, enjoyable, and Gospel-centered environments for children. Lifeway offers a

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Involving Students in VBS: Keeping Them Engaged

Keeping students engaged during the week of Vacation Bible School (VBS) is essential for a successful and impactful experience. By implementing the following strategies, you can ensure that students are actively involved, utilizing their gifts and abilities, and making VBS exciting for themselves and the kids they interact with. Setting Clear Expectations Utilizing Their Gifts

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