Black Church Supplies

Embrace true, deep joy in the mideth of inevitable longings in life. In this powerful book, Bible teacher and fellow life traveler Elizabeth Woodson equips us to live well in the gap between the life we want and the life we actually have. Through key passages in the book of Joshua, Woodson reveals how we can realize joy is possible, avoid emotional escapism, embrace biblical contentment, enjoy God's unfailing presence and understand our diving calling. 208 pages, softcover, from B&H Books.

Lemuel Haynes was the first black man ordained as a minister of the Gospel in the United States.

Born in 1753, Lemuel Haynes was an indentured servant who grew to become a dynamic Reformed preacher. A veteran of the American Revolution, he was nicknamed "The Black Puritan," This addition to the Crossway Short Classics series presents some of Haynes's important yet little-known sermons.

Selected Sermons features 4 rarely published sermons, along with a biography of Haynes. In "Universal Salvation," he preaches on the reality of hell and the character of Satan. "A Sermon on John 3:3" explores Jesus's command to be born again. "The Character and Work of a Spiritual Watchman Described" details qualifications for gospel ministers, and in "Liberty Further Extended," he presents a biblical argument against slavery and oppression.

This collection of Haynes's sermons offers readers robust spiritual insight and a closer look at an extraordinary figure in church history.

Learn how the indwelling of the Holy Spirit shapes your unique faith! Best-selling author and pastor Evans examines a dozen significant biblical titles of the Third Person of the Trinity---including Living Water, Helper, Wind and Fire, Intercessor, and Power---and reveals what each one teaches us about this powerful, present, and personal expression of God. 224 pages, softcover from Harvest.

• "Dad what happened?"
• "Why are they shooting?"
• "What is the vigil for?"

The shootings keep coming, and so do Jeremiah's questions. Dad doesn't have easy answers, but that doesn't mean he won't talk about it- or that he won't act. But what if Jeremiah doesn't want to talk anymore? None of it makes sense, and he is just a kid. Even if he wants to believe in a better world, is there anything he can do about it?

Inspired by real-life events, this honest, intimate looks at one family's response to racism and gun violence includes a discussion guide created by the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky, a multicultural center and museum committed to promoting respect, hope, and understanding.

Not Forsaken: Growing up Black, Male and Christian in the Hood encapsulates principles author Chris McNair gleaned from successfully working with at-risk African American boys in the inner city in over thirty years of ministry. This book teaches how youth workers can address social, emotional, physical and spiritual issues facing young Black men in the city. It is about building a relational ministry among black youth, centered on instilling a sense of identity in Christ and provides a study curriculum to use with the young men themselves.

In addition to in-depth content from the Leader Guide, the study sessions contains everything needed to begin to equip leaders and guide a group through the study including session plans, activities, and discussion questions.