A Personal Word from Dan Sampson . . .

Three of our new titles have now shipped—Gifted to Serve with Ken Hemphill, The Leader’s Edge with O.S. Hawkins and Creation: Chance or Choice with Bill Tolar. If presale success means anything—and it always does—these studies are going to be well-received.

Discipleship. If there’s anything pastor’s need, it’s more Christians stepping up to the plate saying “Count me in. I’m ready and willing to serve. Where do you need me?” In Gifted to Serve, Dr. Hemphill balances Bible study and practical insights so that anyone who goes through this study will get the picture: The satisfying Christian life is lived on the playing field, not on the bench. Four hundred churches have already bought it.

Staff development. What can I say? O.S. Hawkins' new series The Leader’s Edge is simply terrific! If I were a pastor, I’d get it immediately and bring some fresh inspiration and motivation to my staff meetings—and to myself! But not just staff meetings—any meeting where leaders are together. Frankly, you ought to use it with your deacons and key Sunday School leaders. Download the reproducible discussion outline at no charge. 

NOTE: Right now you can get both kits and save $30 off the discount price!

Three more seminars are in production and will be out by June 1:

• ESSENTIALS: Digging Deeper into the Real Meaning of Life—Clayton King (for students)
• GOD’S MAP FOR MARRIAGE: Building a Relationship that Will Go the Distance— Danny Akin
• FINDING PURPOSE BEYOND OUR PAIN: Uncovering the Hidden Potential in Life’s Most Common
  Struggles—David Henderson, M.D. (board-certified psychiatrist)

We continue to hear from pastors who say how much they’re enjoying IT COULD HAPPEN TOMORROW with Gary Frazier. Participation is the best they’ve ever had!

Let’s keep in mind who we’re serving and who’s in the fight with us. It makes all the difference.

Best blessings.

Dan Sampson