New Releases by Stephen Kendrick

Jesus started His ministry saying, “Come, follow Me,” and finished it by saying, “Go, make disciples.” Between these two challenges, His followers learned they could trust Him completely with every area of their lives. From the writing team behind The Love Dare and The Battle Plan for Prayer, and the movie producers of The Forge and War Room, comes an exciting new resource for anyone who desires to grow spiritually and become an on-fire, all-in follower of Jesus. Have you ever been personally discipled? Do you desire to walk closer to Jesus but wish someone would show you how? How can your faith become a thriving relationship instead of a religious duty? What are the keys to assurance of salvation, abiding in Christ, praying effectively, overcoming trials, and deeply loving others? Packed with 52 topical chapters—ideal for reading daily or weekly—and presented with refreshing clarity, Devoted to Jesus is designed to help both new and mature believers grow together. This is a journey you’ll first want to experience yourself and then utilize to invest into others. They first learned to be His disciples, then helped others as disciple-makers . . . and so can you.

Today’s students are constantly pulled toward a life of confusion and half-baked beliefs. But Jesus Christ is calling them to something greater than anything this world can offer. He offers eternal life that includes a living relationship with God, a radical commitment to truth, and a life of love, compassion, and purpose. A radical life that counts now and in eternity. Count Me In walks students through the entire Gospel of Luke and Jesus’s bold invitation to follow Him daily, obey Him faithfully, and trust Him completely. Each of the eight chapters focuses on an important element of discipleship, from studying Scripture to sharing Jesus with others. Students will be challenged with: • Do I value the right relationships? • Do I have a healthy perspective of my earthly stuff? • Do I let temptation and sin block my spiritual growth? • Do I have a plan to keep my life intentionally grounded in Christ? Including reflection questions and discussion guides, this book can easily work for solo readers or group studies. Students should feel inspired to take on a deeper study of Scripture and challenged to take Christ’s call of discipleship seriously in their own lives. Jesus chose young followers in the first century and invites today’s generation of young people to follow Him now. To know Him, love Him, and make Him known. To surrender and put Him first in every area. To be a part of His message and His mission to the nations. Count Me In will engage students to hear the amazing call of Jesus and to boldly live out their faith every day.

Go from being a believer in Christ to a true disciple that is wholly surrendered to His ways and will.

Learn to devote yourself to Jesus and follow Him through lifelong discipleship.

As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15 From Stephen and Alex Kendrick, screenwriters of the movie Courageous and authors of the #1 New York Times bestseller, The Love Dare (five million copies sold), comes daily inspiration for men of all ages. The Resolution for Men Day by Day is a one-year devotional designed to challenge men in their walk with God, deepen their manhood, and inspire them to become bold and intentional leaders of their homes, marriages, and families. This 365-day journey contains the foundational principles of The Resolution for Men while providing fresh content and deeper studies. Both single and married men will learn to dive into the scriptures and reconcile with their past, re-engage with their present responsibilities, and move forward with a bold and clear resolution for the future. Written in partnership with Priscilla Shirer''s book, The Resolution for Women Day by Day, this is designed to inspire a family revolution. Make this next year a bold, next step to a lifetime of living courageously. INCLUDES: * 365 Devotional readings * Dozens of specific prayers to pray for yourself and your family * Questions to get you thinking strategically about your family and future. * Dozens of Go Deeper Sections that enhance personal Bible Study.

Inspire your family to use biblical principles to improve relationships and the overall spiritual health of your home life.

"[A] masterly and often riveting account of King’s ordeal and the 1960 ''October Surprise'' that may have altered the course of modern American political history." —Raymond Arsenault, The New York Times Book Review (Editors'' Choice) The authors of Douglass and Lincoln present fully for the first time the story of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s imprisonment in the days leading up to the 1960 presidential election and the efforts of three of John F. Kennedy’s civil rights staffers who went rogue to free him—a move that changed the face of the Democratic Party and propelled Kennedy to the White House. Less than three weeks before the 1960 presidential election, thirty-one-year-old Martin Luther King, Jr. was arrested at a sit-in at Rich’s Department Store in Atlanta. That day would lead to the first night King had ever spent in jail—and the time that King’s family most feared for his life. An earlier, minor traffic ticket served as a pretext for keeping King locked up, and later for a harrowing nighttime transfer to Reidsville, the notorious Georgia state prison where Black inmates worked on chain gangs overseen by violent white guards. While King’s imprisonment was decried as a moral scandal in some quarters and celebrated in others, for the two presidential candidates—John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon—it was the ultimate October surprise: an emerging and controversial civil rights leader was languishing behind bars, and the two campaigns raced to decide whether, and how, to respond. Stephen and Paul Kendrick’s Nine Days tells the incredible story of what happened next. In 1960, the Civil Rights Movement was growing increasingly inventive and energized while white politicians favored the corrosive tactics of silence and stalling—but an audacious team in the Kennedy campaign’s Civil Rights Section (CRS) decided to act. In an election when Black voters seemed poised to split their votes between the candidates, the CRS convinced Kennedy to agitate for King’s release, sometimes even going behind his back in their quest to secure his freedom. Over the course of nine extraordinary October days, the leaders of the CRS—pioneering Black journalist Louis Martin, future Pennsylvania senator Harris Wofford, and Sargent Shriver, the founder of the Peace Corps—worked to tilt a tight election in Kennedy’s favor and bring about a revolution in party affiliation whose consequences are still integral to the practice of politics today. Based on fresh interviews, newspaper accounts, and extensive archival research, Nine Days is the first full recounting of an event that changed the course of one of the closest elections in American history. Much more than a political thriller, it is also the story of the first time King refused bail and came to terms with the dangerous course of his mission to change a nation. At once a story of electoral machinations, moral courage, and, ultimately, the triumph of a future president’s better angels, Nine Days is a gripping tale with important lessons for our own time.

It’s almost field day, and Webster is worried. He can’t run fast, he trips on the jump rope, and his Frisbee always lands in a tree. How will he help his class get the medal? Webster is sure that God forgot to make anything special about him. Join Webster and his class as the whistle blows and he discovers a few God-given skills that just might save field day. This whimsical, illustrated picture book reminds young readers that they were each wonderfully made by God!

If you asked a group of kids to describe themselves, how would they reply? Probably with their names, ages, or favorite sports—who they are on the outside. But what about who they are on the inside? Do they know they are unique, made new, and loved children of God? This book for middle-grade readers focuses their identity right back where it belongs: on their hearts and souls and minds, reflecting the glory of the One who made them. Featuring fun full-color illustrations, each short essay and activity will help kids discover their worth in God and learn that their true identity is nothing short of wonderful.

Who am I? It’s a question you might ask yourself a lot, and this book for teen guys and young men will lead you through an investigation to find the answers. You’ll learn that your identity is much more than your grades, your looks, or your athletic skills. The only One who truly knows you and defines you is the One who created you. Revealed will give you answers about who you are and where you’re going, leading you to uncover your true Christ-shaped identity.

Who Are You?When you introduce yourself to someone for the first time, you may start with your name, where you go to school, a sport or instrument you play, or your future plans. Each of those may help our culture define us, but are they enough? There are bigger questions culture can''t answer: "Who am I?" and "Why do I matter?" But first, you must answer, "Who is God?"Scripture teaches that we''re all made in the image of God. We don''t define ourselves--the Creator does. Once you begin to understand who God is and what it means to be created in His image, you''ll begin to discover all God has called you to be. This Bible study will examine spiritual truths from the Book of Ephesians to lead you into a closer relationship with God and a better understanding and appreciation of your God-given identity--which is fulfilled in Christ.Defined Teen Guys'' Bible Study Book includes content for eight sessions, personal study between group sessions, applicable Scripture, "How to Use this Study," tips for leading a group, and a leader guide. Session topics: 1 - Uniquely Created 2 - Broken by Sin 3 - Transformed 4 - Who You Are 5 - What You Have 6 - Living Out Your Identity 7 - Walking In the Spirit 8 - Walking On Mission Features: Teaching videos featuring authors Alex and Stephen Kendrick, approximately 15 minutes each week -- available with the purchase of a Leader KitLeader helps in the back of the book to guide questions and discussion with small groupsPersonal study opportunities for ongoing spiritual growth8 group sessions, 8 weeks of homework Benefits: Answer the questions "Who is God?" and "Who am I?" Provides an in-depth examination of spiritual truths from the Book of Ephesians to lead you into a better understanding and appreciation of your God-given identity.Learn how sin has uniquely broken you. Discover how you can be transformed by the gospel of Christ. Understand what it means to be created for good works. Use the unique way God has gifted and created you to serve others. Take hold of the grace available to you in Christ. Find purpose and meaning in Christ. Define yourself by the Creator''s call instead of by a cultural identity.Five personal study options each week will challenge you in the discipline of daily Bible study.Each day of homework will guide you as you learn that your identity is rooted in your relationship with God. ALSO AVAILABLE leader kit, eBook, and digital leader kit available at LifeWay.com/OvercomerResources

Understand the importance of finding our true identity in Christ with this 8-session study created specifically for teen guys and young men.

8-week Bible study guiding kids to find their identity in Christ, based on selected passages from Ephesians. Activity Books include pages for use during each session, activities to be done at home, and parent pages.

Defined Bible Study Book includes content for eight sessions, personal study between group sessions, applicable Scripture, "How to Use This Study," tips for leading a group, a leader guide, and a family-discipleship page. When you introduce yourself to someone for the first time, you have an opportunity to define yourself. You disclose your name, profession, and interests. These factors help our culture define us, but are those answers enough? People are struggling in ten thousand ways because of identity issues. They can''t help but ask, who am I? and why do I matter? Can our culture really provide meaningful answers to those questions, or do we need something deeper and more significant? Before asking, who am I? we need to be able to answer, who is God? If we can''t answer the first question, we will never answer the second. The problem with our search for identity is that we are looking in all the wrong places. Scripture teaches that we are all made in the image of God. We do not define ourselves--the Creator does. We were all created to be known and loved by God. Once those answers are clear, we can move forward and discover all God has called us to be. Session topics: 1. Uniquely Created by God 2. Uniquely Broken by Sin 3. Transformed by the Gospel 4. Who We Are in Christ 5. What We Have in Christ 6. Living Out Our Identity 7. Walking in the Spirit 8. Walking in Mission Features:; Videos and session previews featuring Alex and Stephen Kendrick ; Eight small-group sessions; Personal-study opportunities for ongoing spiritual growth; Promotional video; Social-media assets for the group leader Benefits:; Answer the questions "Who is God?" and "Who am I?"; Define yourself by God''s standard.; Learn how sin has uniquely broken you.; Discover how you can be transformed by the gospel of Christ.; Understand what it means to be created for good works.; Develop a deeper appreciation for the Book of Ephesians.; Learn to walk with Christ in stronger faith and assurance.; Use the unique way God has gifted and created you to serve others.; Take hold of the grace available to you in Christ.; Find purpose and meaning in Christ.; Define yourself by the Creator''s call instead by a cultural identity.

Understand the importance of finding our true identity in Christ with this 8-session study created specifically for teen girls and young women.

Overcomer Leader Kit includes a Bible Study Book and one DVD with 10-minute sessions featuring clips from Overcomer and teaching by Alex and Stephen Kendrick. Many people feel they are less than who God says they are. We get our identity from our careers, our political positions, our roles in the family, and a number of other lesser things. However, what is most true about us is that we are made by a God who loves us, and the gospel can bring us into a relationship with Him. When we understand who God is, we more fully understand who we are. This small group study uses clips from the film Overcomer to examine how we determine our identity and how we can find our true identity in Christ. Session topics: 1. Who Are You? 2. You Are Broken 3. You Are Chosen 4. You Surrender 5. You Declare Kit includes: Bible Study Book DVD with a promotional video and 10-minute video teaching sessions, including clips from Overcomer Features: Videos by authors Alex and Stephen Kendrick Five small-group sessions Personal-study opportunities for ongoing spiritual growth Promotional video Benefits: Learn to define yourself as the Creator defines you. Understand that false identity comes from your brokenness. Trust what Christ accomplished to make you new. Find certainty and purpose in the Lord. Recognize ways you are finding your identity in something other than Christ. Reclaim the good purpose God has for your life. Learn what it means to be broken by sin. Study the lives of Moses, Gideon, Jonah, Jeremiah, Elisha, Paul, and other biblical figures to learn how their relationships with God defined their identities.

Overcomer Church Campaign Kit includes everything you need to host a special series around the release of OVERCOMER this August. It includes the Overcomer Bible Study Leader Kit, plus posters, sermon outlines, and other resources to equip your churches as they maximize ministry with OVERCOMER. This Kit can also be used after the theatrical release of the movie as well.

Learn to define yourself by what God says about you.

The Battle Plan equips and encourages you to see prayer as your first wave of attack in every undertaking. Think of this book as a strategic guide to engaging with God, expecting His answers, and enlarging your vision of what He can do through someone like you.

"The Battle Plan Prayer Journal" provides users with a prayer planning, execution, and tracking resource that they can carry with them no matter where they go. The journal is small enough to fit in a pocket or purse, but sturdy enough to last through a hardback cover, elastic closure, and ribbon. The content is far from plain lined sheets and instead provides the user with guided prayer prompts, prayer request organization, scripture reminders, answered prayer tracking, and more.

The story of one of the Boston area’s most famous attractions, the Mount Auburn Cemetery, and how its founders and “residents” have influenced American culture When Mount Auburn Cemetery was founded, in 1831, it revolutionized the way Americans mourned the dead by offering a peaceful space for contemplation. This cemetery, located not far from Harvard University, was also a place that reflected and instilled an imperative to preserve and protect nature in a rapidly industrializing culture—lessons that would influence the creation of Central Park, the cemetery at Gettysburg, and the National Parks system. Even today this urban wildlife habitat and nationally recognized hotspot for migratory songbirds continues to connect visitors with nature and serves as a model for sustainable landscape practices. Beyond Mount Auburn’s prescient focus on conservation, it also reflects the impact of Transcendentalism and the progressive spirit in American life seen in advances in science, art, and religion and in social reform movements. In The Lively Place, Stephen Kendrick celebrates this vital piece of our nation’s history, as he tells the story of Mount Auburn’s founding, its legacy, and the many influential Americans interred there, from religious leaders to abolitionists, poets, and reformers.

Can you help Peter find the perfect place to pray? Peter is used to seeing his mom pray in her special prayer room, and now you can help him search for his own place to pray—Peter''s perfect prayer place. Is it under his bed? Up in his treehouse? Between the pots and pans? Where can God hear him best? There''s lots of fun as Peter looks and looks, but in the end, he learns that although it''s great to have a special place to be alone with God and pray, God hears you no matter where you are—under, up, or in between! This companion book to the movie War Room will teach young readers an important lesson about talking to God.

You''ve got battles to fight—on your knees. The teen years can be tough; don''t try to make it through without one of your most powerful weapons—prayer. A companion book to the movie War Room, this new kind of journal will get you ready for a new kind of prayer life, one that''s strong, growing, and reflects just how powerful prayer is. Each short chapter tackles one of the biggest questions teens have about prayer, questions such as: Why pray, anyway? What should I pray for? Are selfish prayers okay? Who should I pray for? Am I really supposed to pray for my enemies too? Will God listen? And will He answer? Just-right journaling prompts will then get you thinking—and praying—and reinforce the real power of fighting battles on your knees.

What''s Your Strategy? As kids grow, their prayer lives need to grow too—but how? Stephen Kendrick and Alex Kendrick offer a strategy that kids can use to figure out how prayer works and just how powerful it is. Lots of great explanation is combined with fun activities, illustrations, and journaling prompts to get kids thinking and praying. This companion book to the movie War Room contains 32 perforated journal pages kids can use to write specific prayers and then post them on the walls in their prayer room—just like the characters in the movie. Topics include: What is prayer? Why should I pray? Where do I pray? Is there a wrong way to pray? What should I pray for? Does God really hear me?

Leader Kit includes Battle Plan: Attacking Life''s Struggles Through Prayer Book, Bible Study Book with leader helps, 2 DVDs including teaching segments for 8 group sessions, message to leaders, and promotional video

War Room Bible Study Book includes 5 scriptural lessons and inspiring movie clips found in the new Kendrick Brothers'' movie War Room. This short series provides a variety of heart-felt and/or humorous movie scenes and Bible study sessions that can be used in a corporate church message series or a small group Bible study setting. Session topics include: Dealing with Spiritual Lukewarmness, Christian Accountability, Grasping Grace and the Gospel, Engaging in Spiritual Warfare, and Trusting God in Prayer.

War Room Bible Study Leader Kit includes 5 scriptural lessons and inspiring movie clips found in the new Kendrick Brothers'' movie War Room. This short series provides a variety of heart-felt and/or humorous movie scenes and Bible study sessions that can be used in a corporate church message series or a small group Bible study setting. Session topics include: Dealing with Spiritual Lukewarmness, Christian Accountability, Grasping Grace and the Gospel, Engaging in Spiritual Warfare, and Trusting God in Prayer.

From the best-selling book comes the updated Bible Study on "The Love Dare" to help individuals, couples, and groups strengthen marriages.

War Room Church Campaign Kit is designed to help churches plan and promote a movie outreach and prayer efforts in their church and community. The Campaign Kit includes the War Room Bible Study Leader Kit, planning guide, sample of the Battle Plan for Prayer book, and a DVD-ROM with digital downloads that includes sermon outlines, flyers, web ads, posters, and other helpful tools. Also features a guide to help churches launch a prayer ministry.

From the best-selling book comes the updated Bible Study on The Love Dare to help individuals, couples, and groups strengthen marriages.