LEAD, a quarterly journal, is the newest ministry resource published by the Review and Herald Publishing Association to help administrators and local leaders fulfill the goals of evangelism and discipleship through local churches. The acronym stands for Leadership, Education, Advent, and Discipleship. LEAD, 100 pages from cover to cover, replaces the monthly Sabbath School Leadership magazine.
LEAD provides two full Bible studies based on the Adult Bible Study Guide manuscripts: (1) "CLAIM" continues to provide models for using the principles of the daily lesson studies for daily outreach as well as a new case study segment based on the lessons for the quarter; (2) The "Conversations" Bible studies address the 18–35 age group and the postmodern mindset.
In addition, LEAD carries two full sets of programs for adults: the standard format carried over from Sabbath School Leadership plus "A.M. Buzz," prepared for and by postmodern 18- to 35-year-olds or those who work closely with them. "Front Lines" are reports about training for local churches by conference and union Sabbath school leaders. "Tool Kit" provides training for Sabbath school coordinators/superintendents. The "Legacy" section by Julius Nam of Loma Linda University brings church history alive. Exegesis and hermeneutics sections continue to train Bible students and witnesses who need strong skills for engaging in deep Bible study. "Hands On" addresses the tactile-kinesthetic learning mode, and "Emmaus Eyes" provides Bible study aids for adults who have suffered head trauma or experience other physical problems resulting in educational difficulties.
LEAD is Sabbath School's collaboration with children's ministries, disabilities ministries, community services, and personal ministries. Materials in "The Bridge" are provided by the North American Division leaders, a youth ministries segment is provided by Dwain Esmond, editor for Insight magazine, and the "Witnessing Survival Guide," by John Nixon II, addresses the sources of trauma that church members may encounter when they take Christ to a dying world.
LEAD may be ordered through local church Sabbath school secretaries or through local Adventist Book Centers. A yearly subscription is US$34.95 plus US$7.00 for addresses outside the North American Division. Contact Faith Crumbly, editor, at fcrumbly@rhpa.org or 301-393-4094.
Faith Crumbly, LEAD editor
