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Faith Legacy: Six Values to Shape Your Child's Journey

by Jim & Jerolyn Bogear
price 16.99

Faith Legacy offers parents a purposeful tool they can use to nurture their children and release them into adulthood with biblical values firmly in place. Jim and Jerolyn Bogear present the six biblical values that parents need to teach their children, including a biblical character who exemplifies each value, ideas for modeling the value, and suggestions for teaching the value to your children. It also provides ideas and tools for planning a legacy trip or time with a child to celebrate the child's character and reinforce the values they have learned.

Parents who read Faith Legacy will gain confidence in knowing what and how to teach their children so that they grow into faithful and responsible adults. Plus, they'll receive practical tools and resources for turning that vision into reality. The book contains plenty of examples and illustrations, including stories and reflections from their own experiences with legacy trips.


ReThink Your Life: A Unique Diet to Renew Your Mind

by Stan Toler
price 19.99

In ReThink Your Life, best-selling author and leadership mentor Stan Toler outlines the practical steps anyone can take to discover purpose, focus, decision-making, and improve their quality of life by renewing the mind. This helpful book will lead readers to genuine life change through the most basic Christian discipline renewing the mind.

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Faith-Filled Moments: Helping Kids See Jesus in Everyday Life

by Kelli B. Trujillo
price 14.99

Faith-Filled Moments will give moms creative ideas for transforming kids' everyday experiences into avenues of meaningful and life-changing connection with God. In Deuteronomy 6:4-9, God commands the Israelites to use a variety of means to impress upon their children the importance of fully loving God. Faith-Filled Moments uses this passage's framework of heart, soul, mind, and strength (reiterated by Jesus in Mark 12:30) to provide unique ideas for helping kids grow in faith as fully devoted followers of Jesus.

Unlike scheduled family devotion times, these ideas can be woven into any moment of the day. Plus, the multi-sensory ideas in Faith-Filled Moments include a wide variety of approaches, like games, crafts, cooking, object lessons, drawing, and encounters with nature, as well as everyday activities like riding in the car, walking, getting dressed, reading, listening to music, or bathing.


Life Lessons for Leaders

by Derric Johnson
price 12.99

Pastors facing ministry leadership challenges often wonder what class they missed in Bible College or seminary that was supposed to help them deal with such challenges. They long for an experienced mentor, but a good one is hard to find.

Author and musician Derric Johnson presents a series of challenging and inspiring meditations based on leadership principles learned from his ministry mentor, Dr. Orval C. Butcher, founding pastor of Skyline Wesleyan Church in LaMesa, California. These leadership meditations offer insight, encouragement, and affirmation for pastors who want help developing their leadership capabilities.

Categories of meditations include introspection, risk and creativity, vision, personal growth, pushing on, stepping out, reaching out, mentoring, looking up, and kneeling down.


The Dream Cycle - Paperback Release

by Steve Moore
price 14.99

Everyone has a dream for their future life. But how will you achieve that dream? What practical steps will lead you from where you are now to where you envision yourself being?

Leadership consultant Steve Moore will be your personal growth guide as you implement the practical, doable steps that will empower you to finish the journey.


5 Things Any Congregation Can Do to Care for Others

by Derrick Johnson
price 7.99

In our age of brokenness and hurt, the Christian church is called to come alongside people with the life-giving Gospel of Christ. Unfortunately, many churches assume that well-intentioned Christians not only know how to do this, but are actually doing it. Such is not the case. Pastors, lay leaders, and church members will find in this simple resource, ideas that empower and train people to minister to one another. This book equips and encourages believers to continue Christ's call to care for others.

Jason Cusick offers practical guidance for every believer on ministering to the needs of others. Readers will be equipped to comfort the hurting, assist the needy, offer recovery for the addicted, encourage the aged, and provide spiritual care training for everyone.


Stan Toler's Practical Guide to Hiring Staff

by Stan Toler
price 14.99

The most critical growth decision most pastors face is knowing when--and whom--to hire. Getting the right staff at the right time can make or break a congregation's momentum. Drawing from his vast experience as a senior pastor and executive leader of large organizations, Stan shares the secrets that will make your first hire the right one. Subjects include: casting the vision for staff expansion, funding a new position, communicating vision to staff members, setting staff expectations, interviewing, "the first 30 days," and how to be a great boss.

Explore Leader's Guide 2


price 14.99

Explore provides biblically based small-group discipleship training for preteens that is instrumental for their spiritual formation. Your Tweens are among today's young adults embarking on a culture that is urgently in need of an infusion of followers of Christ. The intentional discipleship provided in Explore will ground them in their faith, establish routines that will move them forward in their journey, and prepare them to face a world desperately in need of the Savior. Explore consists of four sets of 6-week discipleship lessons.
(Leader's Guide 2)

Experience God's Power in You (Explore Student Book 3)


price 7.99


Explore provides biblically based small-group discipleship training for preteens that is instrumental for their spiritual formation. Your Tweens are among today's young adults embarking on a culture that is urgently in need of an infusion of followers of Christ. The intentional discipleship provided in Explore will ground them in their faith, establish routines that will move them forward in their journey, and prepare them to face a world desperately in need of the Savior. Explore consists of four sets of 6-week discipleship lessons.
(Student Book 3)

Encounter Your Mission for God (Explore Student Book 4)


price 7.99


Explore provides biblically based small-group discipleship training for preteens that is instrumental for their spiritual formation. Your Tweens are among today's young adults embarking on a culture that is urgently in need of an infusion of followers of Christ. The intentional discipleship provided in Explore will ground them in their faith, establish routines that will move them forward in their journey, and prepare them to face a world desperately in need of the Savior. Explore consists of four sets of 6-week discipleship lessons.
(Student Book 4)

iFollow: Connecting Belief and Behavior to Who You Are in Christ

by Scott Simmons
price 9.99


Young adults are leaving the church in sobering numbers. How can youth leaders help their students connect with Christ in an authentic, meaningful way, before they venture out into an adult world that is hostile to their faith? Scott Simmons provides an easy-to-use guide to help students grow deeper in their relationship to Christ.

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2009-2010 Wesley Bible Lesson Commentary


price 21.99

The Wesley Bible Lesson Commentary is a one-year volume that accompanies the four quarters of the Wesley Adult Curriculum for teachers and students alike.

Celebrate Video Series: James DVD

by Keith Loy
price 24.99

With so many messages infiltrating the Christian's mind today, the fundamentals of the faith are desperately needed to remind us of truth. Pastor Keith Loy expounds upon the basics of Christianity in the Biblical book James in which Christians can attain basic principles of the faith on which to build and apply them to life situations.

Perfect for small groups wanting deeper spiritual growth, the Celebrate Video Series explores and applies Scripture to every-day life situations. Each lesson is accompanied by a
Bible Study Participant Guide and consists of a 5-8 minute segment of dynamic teaching.


Wesleyan Kids for Missions


price 34.99

The 2009-2010 WKFM Leader's Manual can be used in many settings with any age group children, teens, and adults in the opening exercises prior to Sunday school, during Sunday school classes, as part of your Sunday night worship service, or your Wednesday night service. The information and ideas shared are invaluable. The people of your church will learn that God can be trusted to keep his promise (Hebrews 10:23 NLT).

Treasure the Word: A Layperson's Guide to Interpreting Scripture

by Edited by Joseph Coleson
price 14.99

Treasure the Word offers practical help for those seeking to interpret Scripture and apply it to their lives. It outlines a Wesleyan approach to Scripture interpretation that emphasizes the importance of reason, tradition and experience while maintaining awareness of the Holy Spirit's role in guiding the interpreter.

This We Believe (with 2008 General Conference changes)


price 2.99

The pages of this booklet were taken directly from The Discipline of The Wesleyan Church, 2008 edition. It discusses The Articles of Religion, Membership Commitments, Elementary Principles and Special Directions of The Wesleyan Church, 2008 edition.

*Please call WPH Direct at 1.800.493.7539 for discounts on bulk orders.

Church & Culture 2008

by The Office of the General Secretary of The Wesleyan Church
price 2.99

The Wesleyan Church speaks on contemporary issues such as military service, equal rights, marriage, divorce, abortion, and more.

Holiness for Ordinary People - 25th Anniversary Edition

by Keith Drury
price 14.99

Holiness is not a special category, reserved only for a few select Christians. God intends for every Christian to live a holy life! In simple, practical terms Keith Drury explains how every Christian can live a Christ-like life. He presents clear biblical insight on the subject of holiness. Holiness for Ordinary People is a message of hope, encouragement, and possibility.

Originally published in 1983, Holiness for Ordinary People has become a classic on the subject of holy living, delivering the message that everyone can "be holy as God is holy."

Revised anniversary edition includes new and expanded chapters, plus a small group discussion guide.


Perfect Blend: Bringing Jesus into Everyday Life

by Chris Conrad
price 24.99

Sharing faith experiences is at the core of Christians' beliefs, but sometimes finding the right environment to share can be difficult or seems like an "extra burden." Perfect Blend discredits the myth that evangelism is an "add on" activity for Christians and instead, shows how sharing faith can happen in the context of every day life. Taught in a casual coffee shop atmosphere, Chris Conrad shares his insights on missional living through evangelism and demonstrates how everyday situations can be turned into settings for spiritual conversations. Perfect Blend is a new, fresh resource to help you move your small group or entire church to the next step of introducing others to Jesus!

Explore Leader's Guide 1


price 14.99

Explore provides biblically based small-group discipleship training for preteens that is instrumental for their spiritual formation. Your Tweens are among today's young adults embarking on a culture that is urgently in need of an infusion of followers of Christ. The intentional discipleship provided in Explore will ground them in their faith, establish routines that will move them forward in their journey, and prepare them to face a world desperately in need of the Savior. Explore consists of four sets of 6-week discipleship lessons.
(Leader's Guide 1)

Uncover the Truth About God (Explore Student Book 1)


price 7.99

Explore provides biblically based small-group discipleship training for preteens that is instrumental for their spiritual formation. Your Tweens are among today's young adults embarking on a culture that is urgently in need of an infusion of followers of Christ. The intentional discipleship provided in Explore will ground them in their faith, establish routines that will move them forward in their journey, and prepare them to face a world desperately in need of the Savior. Explore consists of four sets of 6-week discipleship lessons.
(Student Book 1)

Discover Your Place in God's Plan (Explore Student Book 2)


price 7.99

Explore provides biblically based small-group discipleship training for preteens that is instrumental for their spiritual formation. Your Tweens are among today's young adults embarking on a culture that is urgently in need of an infusion of followers of Christ. The intentional discipleship provided in Explore will ground them in their faith, establish routines that will move them forward in their journey, and prepare them to face a world desperately in need of the Savior. Explore consists of four sets of 6-week discipleship lessons.
(Student Book 2)

Making Sense of God's Word

by Kenneth Schenck
price 9.99

When Christians know God's will on a particular issue, no human reason can nor should change their mind. However, the average Christian sometimes is awash in conflicting ideas about what the Bible means. In those times, people may feel inadequate to pick up a Bible, and try to read and understand it on their own. 

Dr. Kenneth Schenck's Making Sense of God's Word offers practical advice for the average Christian who desires to read and understand God's Word. Helping the reader sort through the issues of context, genre, and theories of interpretation, Schenck gives practical principles that restore confidence in reading and interpreting the difficult passages of Scripture. After reading this simple, practical guide, readers will feel confident that they can "hear God's Word" for themselves.


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God's Story Revealed: A Guide for Understanding the Old Testament

by Dr. Stephen Lennox
price 19.99

Many people desire to read the Bible but have difficulty deciding where to begin or understanding what they read. God's Story Revealed is a diminutive, clear introduction to the Old Testament that makes God's Word easier to understand for the average reader. Opening chapters give the reader God's "big picture" plan for His people along with a preamble to the ancient world. The author, Dr. Stephen Lennox guides readers through each book of the Old Testament; offering tips on how to read it, an overview of the content and tools for understanding key events, ideas, and passages.  Helpful sidebars, key information and discussion questions are included to enhance readers' knowledge of the Old Testament and to aid them in furthering their conversations.

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God's Plan Fulfilled: A Guide for Understanding the New Testament

by Dr. Kenneth Schenck
price 19.99

Many people desire to read the Bible but have difficulty deciding where to begin or understanding what they read. God's Plan Fulfilled is a concise introduction to the New Testament, making God's Word accessible to the average reader. Dr. Kenneth Schenck guides readers through each book of the New Testament; offering background information, an overview of each book's content, along with tools for understanding key events, ideas and passages. Helpful sidebars and key information such as "big ideas" and themes are included to enhance readers' understanding. Each chapter ends with discussion questions to aid in furthering readers' conversations and knowledge of the New Testament.

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Holiness for the Real World

by Chris Bounds, Jim Garlow, Jo Anne Lyon, Christy Lipscomb
price 6.99

What is holiness? What does it mean to live holy? Can an individual person attain holiness?

Holiness for the Real World is a brief, challenging book that will inspire readers to believe in the promise behind God's command to "Be holy for I am holy."

Each chapter contains relevant scripture, quotes on holiness from John Wesley and other prominent leaders, a concise summary of the chapter's main points and a brief reflection or application section. Included at the end of the book is a brief discussion guide, a great resource for small group discussions.

*For bulk order discounts, please call 1.800.493.7539!


Belonging (Leader): A Guide for Memebership in The Wesleyan Church

by David W. Holdren
price 12.99

Learn about The Wesleyan Church's core beliefs and values and better understand many of the difficult issues facing churches and society today. Ease of use and seven adaptable lesson sessions make Belonging a popular choice for membership classes.

Includes changes from 2008 General Conference


Belonging (Student): A Guide for Memebership in The Wesleyan Church

by David W. Holdren
price 4.99

Learn about The Wesleyan Church's core beliefs and values and better understand many of the difficult issues facing churches and society today. Ease of use and seven adaptable lesson sessions make Belonging a popular choice for membership classes.

Includes changes from 2008 General Conference


The Wesley Study Bible

by Various Authors
price 39.95

Written in the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV),The Wesley Study Bible focuses on the formation of Christians' lives marked by holy love and growth in faithful living. With notes written in the Wesleyan-Arminian perspective, scholars introduce each book and highlight references to the writings of John Wesley. Readers will also find explanations from Wesley experts on core terms and issues plus inspirational and practical examples of daily faith from pastors.

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Devotions for Ministry Couples (Pastor Appreciation Series)

by Stan & Linda Toler
price 12.99

Having served in ministry together for over 30 years, Stan and Linda Toler are able to speak with compassion and wisdom to ministry couples.

Celebrate Video Series: Colossians

by Keith Loy
price 24.99

In the Celebrate Video Bible Studies: Colossians DVD, Pastor Keith Loy, the presenter, focuses on the supremacy of Christ and how it impacts our everyday lives. Loy relates Paul's examples of how to grow in Christ-likeness. He stresses practical everyday life issues and how keeping Christ first impacts the viewer.

Perfect for small groups wanting deeper spiritual growth, the Celebrate Video Series explores and applies Scripture to every-day life situations. Each lesson is accompanied by a Bible Study Participant Guide and consists of a 7-10 minute segment of dynamic teaching.


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