Soon to be Published
The Gift of Tears: A 10-Week Devotional Journey
(Revised Edition, with Study Guide)
This revised edition ofThe Gift of Tears includes a new small group study guide that provides guidance for small groups to meet and discuss each week’s theme.
Upcoming Novel Series
HELP! I’m in CHILDREN’S MINISTRY!
A 5-Novel Series on How to Thrive (Not Just Survive!)
The following series by Annette Ford will be published in the coming months.
1. HELP! The Kids are Going CRAZY!
A Novel on CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT in Children’s Ministry
On the verge of settling into a meaningless job to appease her controlling mother, Hannah Kingsbridge, a perfectionistic university grad with little teaching experience, accepts the challenge to resurrect her childhood church’s children’s ministry; but when her disrespectful students sabotage something important to her and the church, she must learn that faithfulness is more important than success before she quits—or loses—her job.
2. HELP! I Have NO HELPERS!
A Novel on VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT in Children’s Ministry
When Hannah Kingsbridge, a perfectionistic children’s ministry director, finally feels like her work has become manageable, dozens of kids suddenly join her tiny program. With encouragement from Peter Wong, a personable young pastor, she begins to recruit and train new volunteers; but when tensions grow, she must learn that Christ-centered community is more important than independence before she loses those she needs most.
3. HELP! I Hate CONFLlCT!
A Novel on REVOLUTIONARY LOVE in Children’s Ministry
While contemplating leaving because she feels pressured toward purely fun-focused programs, Hannah Kingsbridge, a perfectionistic children’s ministry director, learns that a man she distrusts has been hired as youth pastor. When she discovers dark secrets about this man, and when a toxic leader discredits the children’s ministry, she must learn that loving boldness is more important than being liked, even if it costs her everything.
4. HELP! I’m BURNING OUT!
A Novel on INNER HEALING in Children’s Ministry
Struggling with exhaustion from the stresses of ministry, Hannah Kingsbridge, a perfectionistic children’s ministry director, commences a restorative journey; but after a week of profound healing at a spiritual retreat, she has flashbacks that reveal deep, unresolved pain. If she doesn’t learn that continual healing is more important than feeling okay, she will jeopardize both a plan to mobilize children and her relationship with the man she loves.
5. HELP! The PARENTS Need Help!
A Novel on PARENTAL COACHING in Children’s Ministry
While not knowing how to advise parents who come for help in raising their kids, Hannah Kingsbridge, a perfectionistic children’s ministry director, moves into the home of a godly Christian family; but when tragedy strikes, and when a situation blows up in a toxic leader’s family, she must learn that God’s incomprehensible peace is more important than knowing everything before she ruins her own “happily ever after.”
Still to Come
The following sequels by Annette Ford will be released after the first series.