Lewis Center resources guide you in strengthening your personal leadership and renewing your congregation. Below are our most popular free and purchased resources of the year, plus a free PDF e-book!
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Save 25% on video tool kits, video-based study curricula, and PDF e-books with coupon code TOP2019 through January 6, 2020.* Shop now. |
Churches can no longer open their doors and expect that people will come in. These “50 Ways” provide tips on reaching beyond the walls of your church with worship, community events, ministries, and service. Read, share, and download free now.
$99 $75 through Jan. 6, 2020 with coupon code TOP2019
Learn to make visitors feel truly welcome and comfortable.
Be the Welcoming Church helps you develop a congregation-wide ethos of hospitality and institute best practices for greeting newcomers, making them feel at home and encouraging them to return.
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How can your congregation make a good first impression with first-time visitors? This “50 Ways” fact sheet provides strategies and tips to ensure your visitors feel truly welcome and at home in worship. Read, share, and download free now.
$15.99 $11.99 through Jan. 6, 2020 with coupon code TOP2019
The topics in this e-book cover challenges that nearly all church leaders face and make great starting points for discussions in church meetings, small groups, and sermons. Volumes 1-4 are available on PDF and Kindle.
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Is a new pastor or associate pastor in your church’s future? These great tips guide you in saying goodbye to your current pastor in a healthy way and how to welcome your new pastor. Read, share, and download free now.
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Regularly $75, Now $25 through Jan. 6, 2020**
This 10-session video-based adult study offers a faithful and credible Christian alternative to sensationalist perspectives on the book of Revelation. Learn more now. |
This seven-session study draws on the extensive work of Dr. David Lowes Watson, a leading Methodist history scholar and advocate for the revitalization of the office of class leader.
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$125 $94 through Jan. 6, 2020 with coupon code TOP2919
What next faithful step is God calling your church to take? This turn-key video tool kit helps your congregation discern and implement God’s vision for its future.
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Learn practical strategies to help you invite new people to attend worship, improve the attendance of current members, welcome worship guests warmly, and make worship accessible to newcomers.
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Ideal for your congregation’s small groups, adult Bible studies, and Sunday School classes, this video-based study features biblical scholar N.T. Wright.
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Regularly $75, Now $25 through Jan. 6, 2020**
This eight-session video-based adult study introduces us to the voices of six women who were able to attest to God’s living presence amidst their struggles. Learn more now. |
Helping people experience the joy of giving is more than a way of funding the church’s ministry. These “50 Ways” will help church members grow in discipleship through faithful stewardship and extravagant generosity.
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LPLI Staff Version is a confidential, online, 360º leadership assessment inventory designed for Christian educators, program directors, youth directors, children’s ministry directors, church administrators, music directors, mission coordinators, and more.
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Leading Ideas is made possible by contributions to the Lewis Center for Church Leadership from readers like you. Thank you.
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Designed for past and present LPLI users, this downloadable guidebook leads you through a process of analyzing your results, discussing your results with others, and formulating an action plan to improve your effectiveness in ministry. Download the free guidebook now.
$50 $38 through Jan. 6, 2020 with coupon code TOP2019
This six-session study lifts up key themes in Nehemiah’s witness that can inspire and guide faith leaders today. Includes
Study and Discussion Guide and an
e-book.
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* Except In God’s Time and Women Speak of God, which are already deeply discounted.
** 25% year-end discount does not apply to In God’s Time and Women Speak of God, which are already deeply discounted.
Video-based Adult Study Curriculum: The Methodist Class Leader
50 Ways to Improve Your Annual Stewardship Campaign
50 Ways to Increase Worship Attendance
Video-based Adult Study Curriculum: Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes Sense
50 Ways to Encourage Faithful Giving
Free LPLI Guidebook
