Frequently Asked Questions

Who is NextSunday Resources? How are you connected to Smyth & Helwys?
Smyth & Helwys Publishing, established in 1991,  is named for two inspiring pioneers of religious liberty, John Smyth and Thomas Helwys. The fact that our company bears their names speaks volumes about the values we hold dear. John Smyth (1554-1612) led his band of English Separatists to Amsterdam to escape religious persecution. Thomas Helwys (1550-1616) died in an English prison, a martyr for religious freedom. Their writings and lives brought freedom to a time when Christians were less free to express their faith. John Smyth & Thomas Helwys — our name celebrates their faith and devotion to these cherished Christian values.

NextSunday Resources, an imprint of Smyth & Helwys Publishing, was developed in 2014 to focus specifically on church resources (Sunday school curriculum, small group Bible study, youth and children resources, daily devotion, and much more).

Smyth & Helwys Books, also an imprint of Smyth & Helwys Publishing, continues to provide a host of books on a variety of interesting topics, including the renowned Smyth & Helwys Bible Commentary. Smyth & Helwys Books is located at www.helwys.com.

 

Who owns Smyth & Helwys Publishing?
Smyth & Helwys Publishing is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Celebrating Grace, Inc. Celebrating Grace is a nonprofit, ecumenical publishing company dedicated to providing worship, music, and educational resources that inspire and equip the Church. Known for its collaborative approach and commitment to excellence, Celebrating Grace serves congregations, pastors, educators, and worship leaders worldwide.

 

What Sunday school curriculum do you have for adults?
Plan your small group Bible study or personal spiritual enrichment with a wide range of resource options, like Formations and Connections.

Formations is an ongoing weekly Sunday school curriculum, built with healthy class discussion in mind. This study provides a well-rounded, biblical diet for classes of any age and size.

Connections is an ecumenical, lectionary-based Sunday school curriculum. Perfect for churches of any tradition that want to make connections between their Bible study and their time of worship.

 

What Sunday school lessons do you have for youth and children?
Intersection for youth and FaithSteps for children provide a wealth of options for each Sunday.

 

What other resources do you offer for personal or group Bible study?
Also available are a host of build-your-own study options:

• Plan a month at a time—with topics that you choose—through NextSunday Studies. Or take your youth through one of our QuickPaks for fun, multimedia studies.

• Spend ten weeks in an intensive study of a single book of the Bible with the Sessions series.

• Take your class through a longer book study through Smyth & Helwys Books on topics covering church history, theology, ethics, missional living, discipleship, spiritual gifts, and much more.

 

Do you offer a daily devotional guide?
Make spiritual reflection a part of each day with Reflections. Based on the Revised Common Lectionary, this daily guide will help you navigate your walk with God with timely devotions in a handy format. Reflections can also become a vital part of your extended church ministries. Visitors and new members. College students. Nursing homes. Military. Prisons. Long- and short-term missions.

 

Are Celebrating Grace, NextSunday Resources or Smyth & Helwys Books owned by the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship?
Smyth & Helwys is an ecumenical publishing company born out of the Baptist tradition. While we serve as a proud partner to the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, its other partner organizations and universities, and all of the churches that support its various ministries, neither Smyth & Helwys Publishing nor its imprints nor its parent company, Celebrating Grace, Inc.,  is owned or operated by the CBF. Smyth & Helwys Publishing, including NextSunday Resources, is an ecumenical press with resources suitable for churches of all traditions.

 

Can we place our order using the Literature Order Form or over the phone, or do we have to place it online?
The best way to place an order and keep track of your order history is to create an account and order online or by calling one of our friendly Church Resource Specialists. 

 

What is your return/refund policy?
Current editions of all print curricula may be returned in resalable condition within 30 days of receipt of merchandise for full credit.  Call us at 478-757-0564 to obtain instructions and return authorization.

All shipping charges for returns must be prepaid and no shipping charges will be refunded.

Digital products are not eligible for return. All sales of digital products are final.

 

What is your delivery policy?
Once your order is received, it will be shipped to you via UPS or the United States Postal Service. You should receive your order within 7-10 business days.

 

Where are you located?
Our offices are in the charming small city of Macon in the heart of Georgia. Rich in musical heritage, Macon is the home of the Allman Brothers, Otis Redding, Little Richard and Capricorn Records, one of the birthplaces of Southern rock. Each spring Macon also hosts the International Cherry Blossom Festival, showcasing the city’s 300,000 flowering Yoshino cherry trees in the “Cherry Blossom Capital of the World.”

Our mailing address is 6316 Peake Road, Macon GA 31210.

 

Are you hiring?

Fascinating career opportunities await responsible, self-disciplined, detail-oriented professionals. Celebrating Grace, Inc. offers a compelling and challenging work environment, a retirement plan, and paid vacation and sick leave.

Positions Available: No positions available at this time.