"We just finished Forward from Here. What an excellent training resource for the local church! Plain and simple, it is Ministry 101. In fact, we have a particular adult class (whose leader just completed it with me) that will be taking his entire group through it. The thought was, 'Why not have everyone on the same page for ministry purposes?'"
     Butch Davis, Adult & Marriage Minister
     First Baptist Church, Conyers, Georgia

"Forward from Here covers the entire gamut of leadership training for my leaders. Allan is reinforcing what I've been communicating to them for years - in a fresh way. I also love the fact that it speaks to ALL of my leaders from preschool up."
     Kevin Abbott, Spiritual Formation Pastor
     First Baptist Church, Red Oak, TX

“Our people loved Forward From Here! Just like everything we get from Sampson Resources, this exceeded our expectations! Alan Taylor is great!”
     Pastor Kevin Hymer
     Fairpark Baptist Church Ft. Worth, Texas

“Allan Taylor hits a homerun every time he steps up to the plate! Forward from Here! is no exception!”
     Don Blackmore
     Executive Pastor of Discipleship
     Central Baptist, Jonesboro, Arkansas

“Allan Taylor is an expert at encouraging, teaching, and challenging church leaders and group leaders/teachers. Your leaders will benefit from his training!”
     Eric Geiger
     Vice President, LifeWay Christian Resources

“Whether you’re a seasoned church leader or someone just starting out, don’t ignore this resource! There’s much to be learned here!”
     Rick Howerton
     Small Group and Discipleship Specialist
     LifeWay Church Resources

"Who loves and knows Sunday School/small groups better than Allan Taylor? Nobody!”
     Johnny Hunt
     Senior Pastor, First Baptist Woodstock, Georgia

“Allan Taylor is the best Sunday School trainer I have ever heard! You will love this series!”
     Josh Hunt
     Author, You Can Double Your Class in Two Years or Less

“Allan Taylor has scored another touchdown in his new training program!”
     Martin Leach
     Church Growth Consultant
     Inland Empire Southern Baptist Association

“This is Sunday School training gold! If you want a Sunday School that is about making disciples, then this is the resource for you!”
     Bob Mayfield
     Sunday School/Small Group Specialist
     Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma

“I’ve often wished that we could get Allan Taylor into every single church to train every Sunday School and small group Leader. Now we can!”
     Steve R. Parr
     Author of the Sunday School that Really… series and
     The Coffee Shop that Changed a Church

“I highly recommend this Forward from Here! to all pastors for the training/equipping of their leadership."
     Carter Shotwell
     Executive Pastor of Ministries
     Lake Pointe Church, Rockwall, Texas

“Encouraging, practical, motivating, helpful and needed! Forward from Here! is a tool that will help your church move forward! This guy makes me better…my church better…my ministry better!”
     Jeff Young
     Prestonwood Baptist Church, Plano, Texas

PREVIEW: Forward from  Here

ALLAN TAYLOR • Director of Church Education Ministry for LifeWay Christian Resources • Served 20 years as Minister of Education at First Baptist Church, Woodstock, Georgia • Probably the most recognized and respected speaker, author, motivator and national voice for Sunday School and small group growth in the U.S. • Creator of Sunday School Done Right video curriculum that is now in over 4,000 churches • Former high school football coach

CONTENTS Ten 18 to 20-minute sessions on DVD and CD 40-page workbook that is a "working" workbook Leader guide "Certificate of Completion" Promotional kit of ads and posters Automatic FREE and UNLIMITED STREAMING with kit purchase   SESSIONS   1 – The Priority of URGENCY      Embracing Ministry with Purpose and Passion   2 – The Priority of LEADERSHIP      Leaders’ Roles and Responsibilities Defined   3 – The Priority of RECRUITMENT      Four Methods to Avoid and Four Methods to Employ        4 – The Priority of ENLISTMENT      Five Steps for Developing a Strong Team      5 – The Priority of TRAINING      Pursue Learning, Growing, and Serving with Urgency!      6 – The Priority of TEACHING      Essentials for Getting Bible Truth into Everyday Life      7 – The Priority of FELLOWSHIP      Ten Steps to an Authentic Community of Friendship and      Relationships     8 – The Priority of MINISTRY      Staying Connected through Caring, Sharing, and Prayer      9 – The Priority of EVANGELISM      How to Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing      10 – The Priority of EXPANSION      Why, When, and How to Start New Groups

HOW TO USE FORWARD FROM HERE

Annual or semi-annual leadership workshop or retreat Weekly or monthly ongoing training sessions Use selected sessions according to emphasis needed Use at home or office by online STREAMING Excellent training resource for new teachers and volunteer leaders

PRICING FREE/UNLIMITED streaming with kit purchase!   RETAIL DISCOUNT LEADER KIT DVDs + CDs + workbook + leader guide + FREE online streaming + 20 FREE workbooks $229.95 $199.95 LEADER KIT + reproducible workbook on CD + leader guide + lifetime streaming $229.95 $199.95 Streaming license only (w/o kit) (Streaming password included on sales receipt) $159.95 $129.95 Workbooks   $9.95 Leader Guide   $9.95 Reproducible wkbk on CD $99.95 $89.95 (Note: Streaming not available to associations and groups of churches.)