We have realized that Publishing is not just printing of books. Our children are a heritage from the Lord and we want to prepare them for the life ahead of them. We believe that God has given us a mandate to teach our children and show them an example of what it means to know, love and obey God in today's harsh world. Publishing and distributing valuable Christian resources is one of the keys to helping the Church make disciples of Christ out of the little ones.
Therefore, New Hope Bulgaria partners with BCMI (Bible Centered Ministries Int'l) to publish and distribute in Bulgaria resources for Sunday Schools and ministry to children. Footsteps of Faith is a curriculum that has served the needs of many churches all over Eastern Europe and the rest of the world in teaching children how to walk in steps of faith and obedience to God. In Spring 2010, New Hope Bulgaria began distributing the Footsteps of Faith curriculum and continues to empower, train and equip the Sunday School teachers to minister to the little ones with more vigor, efficiency and inspiration from the Holy Spirit.
Our second work in publishing is the translation and upcoming printing and distribution of a great resource for youth ministry training - Purpose Driven Youth Ministry. The publishing of this book is in the works and it will soon be available to the churches in Bulgaria.
From the Publisher
From the youth pastor of Saddleback Church--a revolutionary approach to building a self-sustaining youth ministry. What The Purpose-Driven Church has done for pastoral ministry, this book is about to do for youth ministry. Doug Fields, the youth pastor at Rick Warren's Saddleback Church, reveals the foundations for a powerful, Purpose-Driven? Youth Ministry (PDYM). Youth leaders passionate about a ministry that fulfills the five scriptural purposes of evangelism, discipleship, fellowship, ministry, and worship will discover a proven, team approach that reduces burnout and incorporates the strengths of the church as a whole. What they won't get is another Six Easy Steps book. Says Fields, You will not find the PDYM to be a cookie-cutter approach promoting do it my way because there's only one way. Rather, it's a model that can be adapted to fit the unique needs, personality, and circumstances of any church. Developing a Purpose-Driven? Youth Ministry is a flexible and exhaustive approach to building a healthy, self-sustaining youth ministry based on nine components: Power of God Purpose Potential Audience Programs Process Planned Values Participating Leaders Parents Personnel Here in detail and depth is the theory behind effective youth ministry. And here is the application--the means for translating sound principles into practical action. From developing a purpose statement, to drafting a plan for spiritual growth, to the ins-and-outs of family involvement, to keeping the ministry focused, fresh, and vibrant, this volume meets virtually every concern of student leaders with up-to-date insights and seasoned, frontline advice. For almost twenty years, I've been living with the overwhelming responsibility to develop a youth ministry that equips students rather than a youth ministry that coordinates events, says Fields. I don't want to direct programs; I want to disciple students. This book captures the sweep of Fields' experience and vision. Destined to become a youth ministry classic, Developing a Purpose-Driven? Youth Ministry is an absolute must-have for today's youth minister.
