Following Jesus is like taking a journey. Members become discouraged. Some slip and fall and need help. There are dangerous places that require a helping hand. Often those who feel alone and without guidance quietly disappear. A Follower of Jesus looks at six ways Jesus established and grew His... [Show more]
Real Family Talk is an award-winning program hosted by Willie Oliver, Ph.D., a pastor and family sociologist, and Elaine Oliver, MA, an educator and counseling psychologist. Through their half-hour show, this dynamic couple equips families with the tools necessary to build relationships, improve... [Show more]
Real Family Talk is an award-winning family television program hosted by Willie Oliver, PhD, a pastor and family sociologist, and Elaine Oliver, MA, an educator and counseling psychologist. Through their half-hour show, this dynamic couple equips families with the tools necessary to build... [Show more]
If you’ve ever wanted a genuine, thriving relationship with Jesus but didn’t know exactly what to do to make it happen, this book was written for you. Even if going through the motions has left you empty, if reading the Bible and praying are just two extra items on your daily to-do list,... [Show more]
The most challenging and the most important aspects of people's lives the world over are having meaningful and happy relationships. What God meant for harmony and symphonic communication often turns to frustration, fear, and despair. Being intentional about connecting and creating a positive and... [Show more]
Research shows that between 30 and 50 percent of new members who are baptized do not stick to the church. They fall away. Sometimes we notice only after it has been several months or even years. What happened to them? Where did they go? Why did they leave? And, most importantly, what could we have... [Show more]
When the Seventh-day Adventist Church was organized in 1863, members and leaders saw the organizational structure as so near perfect that it must have been inspired by God. But by the 1890s the church was nearly torn apart by conflict over who had the final authority to decide how the church’s... [Show more]
Are you planning a building project—a new church, addition, school building, or Community Service building? Do you wonder how you should go about getting the funds? Does it seem like your campaign for funds goes on forever? Are your members or constituents tired of talking about money? If you... [Show more]
While the percentage of single adults increases throughout the North American Division, most churches are still focused on marriage and families. As a result, they miss many opportunities to reach out to single adults, as well as to benefit from the abilities and resources single adults have to... [Show more]
Research shows that between 30 and 50 percent of new members who are baptized do not stick to the church. They fall away. Sometimes we notice only after it has been several months or even years. What happened to them? Where did they go? Why did they leave? And, most importantly, what could we have... [Show more]