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Jared Kennedy

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Jared Kennedy (MDiv, ThM) serves as managing editor for books and curriculum at The Gospel Coalition. He is also co-founder and principal of Gospel-Centered Family, a ministry that helps churches and families share Jesus with the next generation. He is author of resources for children and adults including The Beginner's Gospel Story Bible and Keeping Your Children’s Ministry on Mission. You can follow him on X and Threads @jaredskennedy. He, his wife Megan, and their three daughters live in Louisville, Kentucky. ...more

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	The Beginner's Gospel Story Bible by Jared Kennedy (Goodreads Author), Trish Mahoney (Illustrator) 4.68 avg rating — 222 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Keeping Your Children's Ministry on Mission: Practical Strategies for Discipling the Next Generation 4.34 avg rating — 188 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Jesus Rose for Me 4.38 avg rating — 47 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Story of Martin Luther: The Monk Who Changed the World by Jared Kennedy (Goodreads Author), T. Lively Fluharty (illustrator) 4.75 avg rating — 36 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	God Made Me for Worship: Helping Children Understand Church by Jared Kennedy (Goodreads Author), Trish Mahoney (Illustrator) 4.17 avg rating — 29 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Unto Us: 25 Advent Devotions about the Messiah by Jared Kennedy (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Winfree Brisley (editor) 4.37 avg rating — 27 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Jesus Came for Me: The True Story of Christmas (A Beginner's Gospel Story Book) by Jared Kennedy (Goodreads Author), Trish Mahoney (Illustrator) 4.39 avg rating — 23 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Before the Lord, Before the Church: "How-To" Plan a Child Dedication Service by Jared Kennedy (Goodreads Author), Megan Kennedy 4.67 avg rating — 15 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	God Rescues 4.75 avg rating — 8 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	God Wins: Walls, Giants, and Enemies Fall (The Beginner's Gospel Storybook) by Jared Kennedy (Goodreads Author), Trish Mahoney (Illustrator) 4.57 avg rating — 7 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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2 Speaking Engagements in September 2023

On September 21–22, 2023, I'll be speaking in Nashville at Awana's Child Discipleship Forum about Keeping Your Children's Ministry on Mission: Practical Strategies for Discipling the Next Generation. Find out more and register at https://childdiscipleship.com/child-d...

Then, on September 25–27, 2023, I'll be in Indianapolis at TGC23 on a panel with Courtney Doctor, Winfree Brisley, and Bill Kynes Read more of this blog post »

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Making Faith Magnetic: Five Hidden Themes Our Culture Can't Stop Talking About... And How to Connect Them to Christ

by Daniel Strange

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The Second Letter to the Corinthians (The Pillar New Testament Commentary (PNTC))

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John: A 12-Week Study (Knowing the Bible)

by Justin Buzzard

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