{"title":"Marty Machowski | Authors","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"author-info-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"author-info-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shared.outlook.inky.com\/link?domain=newgrowthpress.com\u0026amp;t=h.eJxtzksKgzAABNCrSNaN8RPzEUq77DViEhuxGskHKaV3b9J26W5g4M28QHQP0BfAhLD5HqFV73dn92A2p70vpV3QYO0MRQzGOrQIF55wEdLY3c8TuvgUbpNSej0HFzU4FWDOXnLgD4JfCYmonLge8BWRmKhm5FILqnHXiUEx3sqB40rykaKaMk5I1WBW1m3DaNvlFZ1XXHp1YOZe_V8cVFOq6vcHDkxTwA.MEUCIDfEYcarIqmfBWvbLan_6Lxa6L5XnViMhDZfOUZZxs49AiEAh2b6b66EwZXNdrSFwkI0C3Ym1ZAu8y-Y1pfag2sQ7Jw\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" id=\"OWAfaaec8b6-2092-3393-b360-832b7387ee59\" title=\"https:\/\/shared.outlook.inky.com\/link?domain=newgrowthpress.com\u0026amp;t=h.eJxtzksKgzAABNCrSNaN8RPzEUq77DViEhuxGskHKaV3b9J26W5g4M28QHQP0BfAhLD5HqFV73dn92A2p70vpV3QYO0MRQzGOrQIF55wEdLY3c8TuvgUbpNSej0HFzU4FWDOXnLgD4JfCYmonLge8BWRmKhm5FILqnHXiUEx3sqB40rykaKaMk5I1WBW1m3DaNvlFZ1XXHp1YOZe_V8cVFOq6vcHDkxTwA.MEUCIDfEYcarIqmfBWvbLan_6Lxa6L5XnViMhDZfOUZZxs49AiEAh2b6b66EwZXNdrSFwkI0C3Ym1ZAu8y-Y1pfag2sQ7Jw\" data-outlook-id=\"a3ee3760-6f8f-4f23-9949-f1fafacfe6c0\" data-linkindex=\"1\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eMarty Machowski\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an executive pastor at Covenant Fellowship Church in Glen Mills, PA, where he has served on the pastoral staff for over thirty years. He is the best-selling author of a number of family devotionals, curricula (including the \u003ci\u003eGospel Story for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e), children’s books, and parenting titles. Recent releases include \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shared.outlook.inky.com\/link?domain=newgrowthpress.com\u0026amp;t=h.eJxtjssOgyAUBX-lYV3EB4q46q8gXNGIQnjENE3_vdJ26fZMMnNeKHmDhhuaY3RhIGSHQ3t7xNl5CKGQdssT9mBABAgkuXNado1Ha9dA4gzYGqufWCbvF5lM2rATchUaCLrf0Jrl2fCz4q-WiKS8eFy0yk7STtUTlyAY0LYVo-p5I0dOS8knRirW864ra9oXVVP3rGlzBXLFpzhfODNX_xcXaDlR9f4A-URYnA.MEQCIGlAuKWp-X6aHMNyyM8NUbxRJfZeqk9U2YWXXy_ZOlCRAiB5Jhb86WTHBtqhN88w2T8jjl7BKQVaG6CXGFyKHI5INA\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" id=\"OWAabdd14cb-6a9a-d4b5-366e-cbdf1f8b5fda\" title=\"https:\/\/shared.outlook.inky.com\/link?domain=newgrowthpress.com\u0026amp;t=h.eJxtjssOgyAUBX-lYV3EB4q46q8gXNGIQnjENE3_vdJ26fZMMnNeKHmDhhuaY3RhIGSHQ3t7xNl5CKGQdssT9mBABAgkuXNado1Ha9dA4gzYGqufWCbvF5lM2rATchUaCLrf0Jrl2fCz4q-WiKS8eFy0yk7STtUTlyAY0LYVo-p5I0dOS8knRirW864ra9oXVVP3rGlzBXLFpzhfODNX_xcXaDlR9f4A-URYnA.MEQCIGlAuKWp-X6aHMNyyM8NUbxRJfZeqk9U2YWXXy_ZOlCRAiB5Jhb86WTHBtqhN88w2T8jjl7BKQVaG6CXGFyKHI5INA\" data-outlook-id=\"79c844a1-3456-4bb8-9f30-cdba90ed0f0f\" data-linkindex=\"2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cu\u003eThe Ology Curriculum Package\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shared.outlook.inky.com\/link?domain=newgrowthpress.com\u0026amp;t=h.eJxtjssOgyAUBX-lYV3EB4q46q8gXNGIQnjENE3_vdJ26fZMMnNeKHmDhhuaY3RhIGSHQ3t7xNl5CKGQdssT9mBABAgkuXNado1Ha9dA4gzYGqufWCbvF5lM2rATchUaCLrf0Jrl2fCz4q-WiKS8eFy0yk7STtUTlyAY0LYVo-p5I0dOS8knRirW864ra9oXVVP3rGlzBXLFpzhfODNX_xcXaDlR9f4A-URYnA.MEQCIGlAuKWp-X6aHMNyyM8NUbxRJfZeqk9U2YWXXy_ZOlCRAiB5Jhb86WTHBtqhN88w2T8jjl7BKQVaG6CXGFyKHI5INA\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" id=\"OWAdfefa5c6-3603-cf14-1864-7e639df0e23f\" 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target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cu\u003eRedemption Tales\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e series.  He and his wife, Lois, have six children and several grandchildren, and reside in West Chester, PA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"children-books-picture-books-the-ology-ancient-truths-ever-new","title":"The Ology: Ancient Truths Ever New","description":"\u003csection data-role=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eThe Ology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e by best-selling author Marty Machowski clearly explains deep theological truths with everyday examples and simple language that kids can understand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eThis Bible study for the entire family begins with a story set in the cellar of the old stone cathedral. There Carla and Timothy uncover a life-changing treasure: a carefully wrapped, ancient book known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eThe Ology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e. From there, young readers will launch into a journey of discovery to get to know who God is and how we, as his children, relate to him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eThis beginner’s study of systematic theology takes abstract concepts in the Bible and makes them easier to comprehend with the use of illustrations, creative analogies, and word pictures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eArranged within a traditional systematic theological framework, each truth in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eThe Ology \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eis also connected to the Bible’s larger redemptive story. Scripture on every page reinforces each concept and encourages further study. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eThe Ology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; font-style: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eaims to create a hunger and desire in children to learn more as they grow older. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eFull-color illustrations by Andy McGuire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e capture the attention of younger readers.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eWritten for elementary-age children \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eincludes built-in adaptations so the entire family can enjoy it together.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; 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Arranged within a traditional systematic theological framework, each truth in \u003cem\u003eThe Ology \u003c\/em\u003eis also connected to the Bible’s larger redemptive story. Lessons cover a wide range of theological topics, including the study of God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, the church, God’s Word, sin, change, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach lesson in the teacher’s guide corresponds with one of the chapters from \u003cem\u003eThe Ology \u003c\/em\u003eand includes a reading from the book, prompts for further discussion of the reading, an exploration of related Scripture, a memory verse, a song related to the topic, and an activity. The student’s workbook has sections for notes, activities, and answering questions based on each component of the lesson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe curriculum package includes a two-volume Teacher’s Guide, a Student Workbook, and a complimentary copy of \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Ology: Ancient Truths Ever New.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Additional workbooks are also available for purchase separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrations, Bible study, activities, and crafts\u003c\/strong\u003e take abstract theological concepts and makes them easier for elementary-age children to understand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuides parents and teachers to begin conversations with kids about the gospel\u003c\/strong\u003e and what it means for them personally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan be used in homeschooling, Sunday school, and Christian school settings. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Marty Machowski","offers":[{"title":"Kit","offer_id":51377631002853,"sku":"9781645076735","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/5617\/9173\/files\/Ology-Curriculum-Box.jpg?v=1788975458"},{"product_id":"the-ology-curriculum-student-workbook","title":"The Ology Curriculum Student Workbook","description":"\u003csection data-role=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Ology Curriculum \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eintroduces elementary children to systematic theology so they can get to know God and his Word better. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis student workbook is a component of the 52-lesson \u003cem\u003eThe Ology Curriculum \u003c\/em\u003eby Marty Machowski. This curriculum takes a deeper dive into the theological truths of his popular children’s book, \u003cem\u003eThe Ology: Ancient Truths Ever New\u003c\/em\u003e. Arranged within a traditional systematic theological framework, each truth in \u003cem\u003eThe Ology \u003c\/em\u003eis also connected to the Bible’s larger redemptive story. Lessons cover a wide range of theological topics, including the study of God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, the church, God’s Word, sin, change, and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach lesson corresponds with one of the chapters from \u003cem\u003eThe Ology \u003c\/em\u003eand includes a reading from the book, prompts for further discussion of the reading, an exploration of related Scripture, a memory verse, a song related to the topic, and an activity. The student’s workbook has sections for notes and answering questions based on each component of the lesson.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis workbook is a part of \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Ology Curriculum. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBecause each student will need their own workbook, it is available for purchase separately from the full curriculum package.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis beginner’s study of systematic theology takes abstract concepts in the Bible and makes them easier to comprehend\u003c\/strong\u003e with the use of illustrations, creative analogies, and word pictures. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe curriculum can be used for homeschooling, Sunday school, and Christian school.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Marty Machowski","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":51377805263077,"sku":"9781645076636","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/5617\/9173\/files\/Ology-Curriculum-Student-Book-Cover__63339.1775655181.1280.1280.jpg?v=1783400742"},{"product_id":"the-spirit-led-family-welcoming-god-s-presence-into-your-home","title":"The Spirit-Led Family: Welcoming God’s Presence into Your Home","description":"\u003csection data-role=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Spirit-Led Family \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eis a thoughtful guide for Christian parents seeking to \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enurture their family’s spiritual growth by growing in their understanding of the third person of the Trinity.\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat does the Holy Spirit have to do with family life? 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This also allows families to talk together about what the children learned that week in class.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe curriculum can be purchased in two parts, The Old Testament (78 lessons) and The New Testament (78 lessons) or as a complete set. Each age group is also available to be purchased separately.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis could be the last curriculum your church needs to purchase! The curriculum comes in PDF format on a thumbdriveallowing churches to print as many copies of handouts as needed without a limit on participants. The materials can also be reused at the end of each three-year cycle. 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