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Available for Review: The Acrostic of Scripture

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For review copy and interview information, contact: New Growth Press Audra Jennings -   audra@newgrowthpress.com Click here to request a digital review copy. The Acrostic of Scripture   gives parents and teachers a unique way to teach theology to children and makes catechism fun! An alphabet of words introducing biblical theology, written to a rhyming beat, paints a detailed and varied portrait of the unfolding story of the Bible, as it is fulfilled by Jesus.  Authors Jonathan Gibson and Timothy Brindle have created   The Acrostic of Scripture , to help children ages five to eleven learn theology so their “knowledge of God’s big picture is better.” The fourth release in the Acrostic Theology for Kids series, this book is fun to read, simple to memorize, and features illustrations from C. S. Fritz that shine with creativity. The Acrostic of Scripture   includes a QR code in the back that can be scanned to listen to the audio version of the book which Timothy Brindle reads in rap style.

Available for Review: The Christian Counselor's Medical Desk Reference

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For review copy and interview information, contact: New Growth Press Audra Jennings -   audra@newgrowthpress.com Click here to request a digital review copy. Dr. Charles Hodges Jr. and a team of contributing physicians, health care professionals, and biblical counselors answer questions and offer solid biblical principles about counseling individuals with medical issues and address a variety of specific problems. Biblical counselors and pastors often have questions when a counselee is struggling with a mixture of physical, emotional, and spiritual difficulties.   The Christian Counselor’s Medical Desk Reference 2 nd   Edition   helps counselors understand how some medical conditions impact counseling needs. Inspired by Dr. Bob Smith’s first edition, this book will help to guide counselors in offering specific reminders of gospel truth to counselees as they journey the road ahead. The first section offers guidance for the extra challenges inherent with certain medical diagnoses. The sec

Available for Review: Shepherding the Pastor

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  For review copy and interview information, contact: New Growth Press Audra Jennings -   audra@newgrowthpress.com Click here to request a digital review copy. Shepherding the Pastor   helps new and upcoming pastors understand the common challenges and pitfalls that arise in the early years of ministry and to face difficulties with faith, wisdom, and patience.   Many pastors feel isolated and helpless, especially those beginning pastoral ministry. Phil Newton and Rich Shadden know what this road is like, and they want to share what they have gained from pastoral mentoring—Rich, a young pastor receiving support and guidance from Phil, an older, more experienced shepherd. Using real-life examples of their mentor/mentee relationship, they identify four key practices that will help pastors thrive despite the stresses of ministry: a deepening walk with Christ, faithful exposition of Scripture, continual learning from mentors, and growth in skillful patience with their flock. Pastors will le

New Growth Press' January Devotional Giveaway

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Enter to win three devotionals to start 2023 off right! Finding Jesus on Upside Down Days by Jill Miller Alongside Jesus by Drew Hill The Whole Life by Eliza Huie and Esther Smith Submitting your email address is the ONLY required way to enter, but there are many ways to earn bonus entries such as answering a couple of simple questions and following us on social media. The winner will be drawn and announced on February 1, 2023. a Rafflecopter giveaway Having trouble with the giveaway app loading? Try this link instead.

Available for Review: Shawn and His Amazing Shrinking Sister

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  For review copy and interview information, contact: New Growth Press Audra Jennings -   audra@newgrowthpress.com Click here to request a digital review copy. Shawn and His Amazing Shrinking Sister   gives parents guidance for ending teasing while teaching children how to build one another up. Shawn and Annie are excited for a family camping trip, but trouble awaits! Mom and Dad tease each other, and soon Shawn follows their lead and starts teasing Annie. But every time Shawn is unkind and teases her, Annie gets a little bit smaller. As Annie shrinks, the whole family learns how teasing can be hurtful to others and how it dishonors God. All parents would like their children to tease less and be kinder to one another, but may not notice they do the same thing. Best-selling author Ginger Hubbard and Al Roland show families the way forward with a vivid picture of how teasing “shrinks” others and points them to Jesus for forgiveness. A parent resource page presents a biblical framework an