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Product Description: "I was shocked when my pastor asked me to be a leader in our single adult ministry. I couldn't imagine what I could offer a group that was more spiritually mature than myself." "I'll always be grateful to our singles leader for seeing something in me that I couldn't see in myself...read more

Product Description: Losing someone you love--through divorce, death, or with the end of a significant friendhsip--can break your yeart and your spirit. You may feel as though your life will never be the same. Hershey's steps to recovery include: our self-worth does not depend on another person or the events around us...read more

Product Description: Build a flourishing YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY...with new insight and effective steps to create a successful ministry to the nations biggest age group, ages 18 to 35. You'll get answers to these perplexing questions: *How do I minister to this diverse age group? *How do I revive a struggling young adult ministry? *How do I keep up with highly mobile young adults? *How do I minister to both marrieds and singles? *How can I reach unchurched young adults? *In what ways should my congregation be involved? *How do I motivate my congregation to start a young adult ministry? Plus you'll learn: *how to find and address young adult needs; *what type of programming works and why; *how you can plan and create programs; *how you can increase your effectiveness and avoid burnout; *what you can do if you're from a small church; *what helpful resources are available to you; and *how you can get help...read more