Barefoot Online Subscription

What is the Dashboard?

The Dashboard is the first location that all users are taken to after logging into their BarefootOnline.com subscription.

What are Messages?

Messages are notes posted by you and any sub-account user for your BarefootOnline.com subscription. Only those who have access to your subscription can see these messages.

What are Activities?

Activities are a list of user activities for your BarefootOnline.com subscription. Any action taken in the Tracking section is displayed in Activities.

What are Events?

Events are a list of the upcoming 90 days of events that are planned on your Events Calendar in the Tracking section.

What is the Preview Calendar?

The Preview Calendar is on the right side of the Dashboard and gives you quick access to the current month.s planned activities upon logging into your BarefootOnline.com subscription.

What is the Tracking section?

The Tracking area is all about simple management tools and quick communication options that are practical for youth ministry. Tracking puts the power of planning, managing and promoting all of your youth ministry events and activities in one easy to use location. It is composed of a database of contacts, group organization, event planning, financial tracking and reports tool.

How do I create a Person contact record?

On the People page, click Add New Person. Then enter the person.s name, gender, and identify their role (i.e. Student, Parent, Staff or Volunteer) and click save. You can also upload a database of contacts. For more information click the Instructions button on the People page.

Should I only create contact records for my students?

No. The People contacts are intended for anyone involved in your ministry. So create records for students, their family, volunteers, staff, pastors, board members, etc.

What information do I need to set up text messaging for a person?

You need the person.s cell phone number and their service provider (e.g. Sprint, AT&T, T-Mobile, etc.)

What types of files can I upload into the Resources section on the Person contact record?

Acceptable file types for uploading to the Resources section include: .doc; .docx; .rtf; .txt; .xls; .xlsx; .odt; .csv

How do email or text people?

You must first save a contact with appropriate email and text information. From the People page, you can check the box next to the person/s or group/s that you want to contact and click the Contact icon. Then select Email or Mobile Text at the top of the Compose New Message box. If you want to record your contact then check the Record Contact in Log.

Why should I create a group?

Creating a group allows you to communicate quickly with specific groups in your ministry (e.g. small group, volunteer team, student leadership team, etc.) and it allows you to invite specific groups to events and track their attendance more quickly.

How do I create a group?

On the People page, click Add New Group button. This will take you to the Group page. There enter new group name and click Save New Group. Then select the group type, upload a group picture, add people and select a leader if appropriate.

How can I share my Events Calendar?

Click the Share button on the Events Calendar page to find out how to share your public calendar.

How do I add a new event?

Click Add Event button on Events Calendar page or 'create a new event' link on the Dashboard Preview Calendar. Enter a name of the event, a start date, an end date and click save event. Fill in the rest of the details to the event in order to promote and communicate more effectively about the event.

Can I edit a single event in an event series?

Yes. On the Events Calendar page, click an event in an event series then click 'Edit Event Details' in the top right corner of the 'Event Details' box.

What is Allow PayPal Payment?

If you have a PayPal account then you can enter the email associated with that account in the 'Manage Subscription Preferences' on the My Account page. Once that is complete, you can check the 'Allow PayPal Payment' box for an event and you will be able to receive online payments for events through your PayPal account.

How do I take attendance for an Event?

When creating an event, you must 'invite' people to the event by selecting the people or group and click 'invite selected' in the Event Attendees areas on the Event Details page. Once the event has occurred then all you need to do to take attendance is sign in to your Barefoot Online subscription, click the event in the Preview Calendar on the Dashboard, click the 'Click Here For More Details' button and then click the 'attended' box next to all of the people who attended.

How do I attach curriculum or training to an event?

Once you create an event and save it, you can attach a teaching or training resource to it by clicking 'Attach Curriculum or Training'>Click 'Attach Curriculum.' or 'Attach Training.' button>Browse to the resource you want to add then drag and drop it onto the 'Add lessons starting on this date' box.

Can I setup an email reminder about an event to send in the future?

Yes. Once you create an event and save it, you can set up an email reminder by clicking the 'enter message' box in the Event Attendees section on the Event Details page.

How do I print an event flyer?

Once you create an event and save it, you click the 'Share this Event' tab on the Event Details page then click 'Print Event Flyer'.

Where is the registration URL for an event?

Once you create an event and save it, the registration URL appears in the 'Share this Event' tab.

When a person's registers for event what happens?

The system records their registration information and places them into an approval queue. You are notified of registrations waiting for approval on the Events Detail page. If a new person registers for an event then you can add them as a contact upon accepting their registration.

How do I record a transaction?

On the Finance page, click 'Add Transaction' button, fill out the Transaction Details form and click save.

How do I set a goal for a fundraising event?

You must first create an event and invite people to it. Then on the Finance page click the edit icon in the Target column for the fundraising event.

How do I create a People report?

On the Reports page, you begin on the People Reports page. From there select all information in the 'Report Options' area that you want included in the people report then click add. Or drag and drop information form the 'Report Options' area to the 'Include in Report' area. Once you have information included in the report you can rearrange how the information shows up on the report by moving it up and down. When your report is complete, click 'Generate Report'. You can either print the page or click the 'Download .CSV File' to download the report.

How do I create an Attendance Report?

On the Reports page, click the 'Attendance Report' button. Select and event and the begin and end dates for the attendance. When your report is complete, click 'Generate Report'. You can either print the page or click the 'Download .CSV File' to download the report.

How do I create a Contact Log report?

On the Reports page, click the 'Contact Log' button. Select the begin and end date for the report and the people that you want included in it. Note: The system only displays people who have been contacted via email or text and intentionally recorded at the time of communication. When your report is complete, click 'Generate Report'. You can either print the page or click the 'Download .CSV File' to download the report.

How do I create an Events report?

On the Reports page, click the 'Events Report' button. Select the begin and end date for the events that you want information. Next select all information in the 'Report Options' area that you want included in the people report then click add. Or drag and drop information form the 'Report Options' area to the 'Include in Report' area. Once you have information included in the report you can rearrange how the information shows up on the report by moving it up and down. When your report is complete, click 'Generate Report'. You can either print the page or click the 'Download .CSV File' to download the report.

How do I create a Finance report?

On the Reports page, click the 'Finance Report' button. Then choose from 'Person Detail' (student accounts), 'Event Detail' (tracking money collected for events), 'General Account', and 'Event Goals' (track fundraising goals). When your report is complete, click 'Generate Report'. You can either print the page or click the 'Download .CSV File' to download the report.

What is disciple.me?

Disciple.me is a small group curriculum for youth ministry that can be used to disciple preteens, middle school, and high school aged students. It is the featured discipleship resource in the Barefoot Online subscription and you get access to it with the purchase of the Standard subscription.

How do I schedule a lesson from the Lessons area?

On a unit page, you click 'Schedule this Lesson' link under the lesson description. This opens the 'Schedule a Lesson' tool. Simply click an event on the calendar. A pop up box will appear and say 'Event saved. '. Click ok to close the 'Schedule a Lesson' tool and return to the unit page.

What is the Library?

The Library used to be called The Vault. It is where you will find hundreds of lessons, games, retreat resources, and youth worker articles that are a part of the Standard subscription.

Why can.t I schedule a lesson from the Library in an event?

Disciple.me is the featured discipleship resource for youth ministry. The Library resources are not in the featured area and so don.t have the feature to be added to an event. However, if you have a suggestion for a Library resource that should be a featured resource then we want to know. Click here to submit your suggestion.

When will my question post in the Ask-A-Youth Worker?

The question will typically post within 24 hours as it is awaiting moderation from our Youth Worker Trainer for Barefoot Online community.

Who can read my comments?

Every subscriber to Barefoot Online can read the comments and questions in the Training area. Your comments are not exclusive to your subscription.

Can I download the videos?

Yes. You can download the videos to play on your computer or in your church/organization for both personal and organizational accounts. However you are not allowed to replicate, copy the videos in any other form nor are you allowed to distribute the video anyone outside your organization without the express written permission by Barefoot Ministries. Click here to see the permissions process.

Can I upload or stream the videos from my personal or church website?

No. You are not allowed to replicate, copy the videos in any other form nor are you allowed to distribute the video anyone outside your organization without the express written permission by Barefoot Ministries. Click here to see the permissions process.

Can I upload the videos to an online streaming service?

No. You are not allowed to replicate, copy the videos in any other form nor are you allowed to distribute the video anyone outside your organization without the express written permission by Barefoot Ministries. Click here to see the permissions process.

What are the 6 words in the Formation area?

These are the 6 Dimensions of a Missional Life. There is nothing special about these 6 words. However, we believe they are a helpful way for the church to remember that our formation into Christlikeness involves our whole life (holistic formation). We hope that you will find these resources helpful and encouraging to shape your faith as a youth worker. And we pray that God uses them to inspire you as you guide teenagers into Christian formation for the mission of God.

Can I download the Audio Stories?

Not yet but we.re working on it.

What is the Barefoot Online Subscription Settings area?

On the My Account page, the 'Barefoot Online Subscription Settings' area is in the bottom left corner of the page. This is where you can create and manage sub-account to your subscription if you have an 'Orgranizational' account, subscription preferences (used to be called Youth Group Preferences) and subscription renewal status.

How do I create a sub-account?

In My Account click 'Manage Your Sub-Accounts' Click 'Add A New Sub-Account' Fill out the form with your youth worker's information, and click 'Create Account'. Next to the new sub account, check the boxes for the level of permissions that you want the sub-account user to have for your subscription. Access . Allows a sub-account user to access the Dashboard, Lessons, Training and Formation sections of the subscription. Access & Tracking Access . Allows a sub-account user to access the Dashboard, Tracking, Lessons, Training and Formation sections of the subscription. Access, Tracking Access & Manage . Allows a sub-account user to have administrator access to the subscription similar to the primary account user. Finish by clicking Submit.

Why can't I create a sub-account?

You may either have a personal account which doesn.t have the ability to create sub-accounts for a subscription or you may be a sub-account that doesn.t have 'Manage' permissions.

What is Manage Subscription Renewal?

The Manage Subscription Renewal is where you set the renewal status of your subscription, check the renewal date of your subscription, and how you upgrade your subscription if you are a Standard subscriber.

What is the Renewal Date?

The Renewal Date is the date your current annual subscription will renew.

How can I unsubscribe?

Submitting the renewal status of a Barefoot Online subscription to Do Not Renew on the purchaser.s Manage Subscription Renewal page is the appropriate unsubscribing action for a BarefootOnline.com subscription.

How can I cancel my BarefootOnline.com subscription?

Do I get a refund if I cancel my BarefootOnline.com subscription before my Renewal Date?

Barefoot Online How To Videos

Barefoot Online Introduction

Introduction to the Dashboard

Introduction to the Tracking Section

Introduction to the Lessons Section

Introduction to the Training Section

Introduction to the Formation Section

Overview of People and Groups

Create an Event

Overview of Events

Document Upload

Image Upload

Create a Person Record

Email or Text a Person

Online Event Registration

Add a Lesson to an Event

Promote an Event

Overview of Finance

Ask A Youth Worker

Create and Manage a Sub Account

My Account Overview

Overview of Reports

Taking Attendance

General Barefoot, Submissions, Copyright, & Permission Questions

Who is Barefoot Ministries?

Barefoot Ministries is a publishing company based in Kansas City, MO. We provide resources to equip both youth and youth workers for personal growth and ministry. Barefootministries.com is the primary avenue through which we provide resources to youth workers. Our print products--books, Sunday School curriculum, youth Bible quizzing resources, and Credo Magazine--are mainly geared toward the spiritual development of youth.

What is Barefoot Ministries Statement of Belief?

These are the beliefs we hold to be true. They are common to Christians world-wide:
  • We believe in one God--the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
  • We believe that the Old and New Testament Scriptures, given by plenary inspiration, contain all truth necessary to faith and Christian living.
  • We believe that man is born with a fallen nature, and is, therefore, inclined to evil, but through the blood of Christ can be redeemed to live a life of holiness.
  • We believe that the finally impenitent are hopelessly and eternally lost.
  • We believe that the atonement through Jesus Christ is for the whole human race and that whoever repents and believes on the Lord Jesus Christ is justified and regenerated and saved from the dominion of sin.
  • We believe that believers are called to a deeper surrender to God's will such that they give complete control of their lives to Him, resulting in a fully consecrated existence in Christ.
  • We believe that the Holy Spirit bears witness to the new birth and to the fully consecrated lives of believers.
  • We believe that our Lord will return, the dead will be raised, and the final judgment will take place.

Is Barefoot Ministries afflilated with a denomination?

Barefoot is designed to be used by many denominations. We are Wesleyan-Arminian in perspective and are housed in the Nazarene Publishing House in Kansas City, MO.

What denominations subscribe to Barefootministries.com?

We have a wide variety of denominations subscribing to Barefootministries.com such as Nazarene, United Methodist, Assembly of God, Salvation Army, Baptist, Lutheran, Evangelical Free, Seventh Day Adventist, Christian Missionary Alliance, Church of God, and others.

How can I get a catalog?

We'd love to send you a catalog! You can get one simply by contacting us and asking for a catalog through one of the following ways:
E-mail: bforders@barefootministries.com
Toll-Free Phone: 1-866-355-9933
Write:
Barefoot Catalog
attn: Customer Service
PO Box 419527
Kansas City, MO 64141

Why can't I access this resource?

All resources that are marked with a shopping cart, are part of a subscription to Barefootministries.com. As a member, you receive access to all product that has been posted three months prior to the date you became a member. If you are signed in, all products that are available to you as a member are marked with an arrow button or a "Download Items Now".

If there is a product that was posted four months before you became a member, it may be purchased at an additional cost. These are listed with a button that looks like a shopping cart. To purchase a downloadable product that is not a part of your subscription simply add it to your cart, and proceed with checkout.

What does "copyright" mean?

Our nation's founding fathers determined that it was in the public interest that the creative works of a person's mind and spirit should belong, for a limited time, to the creator. The protection of these works is called "copyright". The United States Copyright Law grants to any copyright owner the exclusive rights to original material for a term, which is equal to the length of the life of the author/creator plus 70 years. For works written prior to 1978, the term is 95 years from the date the work was first published. The privilege of reproducing the work belongs to the copyright owner.

Copyright is the legal device that provides the creator of a work the right to control how the work is used (or person/entity to whom the creator has transferred all or part of her rights). A copyright is a type of property. Like other forms of property, a copyright may be sold by its owner, or otherwise exploited for his economic benefit.

What are the rights of copyright owners?

These are their rights:
  • To reproduce the copyrighted work in printed copies, electronic copies, or on recordings, video cassettes, or any duplicating process now known or which later comes into being.
  • To make alterations, arrangements, and adaptations of that copyrighted work.
  • To distribute and/or sell printed, electronic, or recorded copies of the work or to license others to do so.
  • To perform the copyrighted work.
  • To display the copyrighted work.

Who owns the legal right to make copies?

The original creators (authors and composers) and/or publishers, assigned agents, etc.

Must I get permission to make a photocopy of a copyrighted work for my accompanist in order to sing a solo?

YES. Unless stated otherwise by the owners of the copyrighted material, permission must be secured prior to any such use or duplication. For more details on this regarding materials posted on Barefootministries.com, see the "What are my rights as a member and purchaser of Barefootministries.com?" FAQ under the "Subscriptions, Account Information, and Privacy Policy" heading.

How do I know if the material I want to use has been copyrighted?

Copyright protection exists from the time the work is created in fixed form. The copyright in a work immediately becomes the property of the author who created the work. Most of the time the work will have the registered copyright symbol printed on it, but every work is protected by copyright regardless of whether the symbol is printed on the work or not. Only the author/creator or those deriving their rights through the author/creator can rightfully claim copyright. If any other party wants to reproduce the material in some manner, permission must be obtained. All materials on Barefootministries.com, despite the fact that they are electronic in format, are copyrighted materials and must be treated and used according to the usage policies set up in this FAQ section.

Do other countries have copyright laws?

Yes. Most of the world recognizes the need to give incentive and protection to creative persons. Copyrighted material owned by U.S. citizens is protected in many other countries by those countries' copyright laws and treaties with the United States.

When do I need to submit a request for permission to use excerpts or portions of material published by Barefoot Ministries?

Any time you are quoting more than 250 words from any Barefoot Ministries publication, written permission is required. You must also submit written request for stand-alone materials such as sermons, maps or artwork, charts, graphs, cartoons or drawings, poems, etc., regardless of the word count. Written requests may be submitted as follows or you can fill out the online permission request form.

Mailing Address:
Barefoot Ministries
Attn: Rights and Permissions
PO Box 419527
Kansas City, MO 64141
FAX: 816-412-8306

E-mail: bfeditor@barefootministries.com

If you have a non-commercial use of 250 words or less, as in church, personal or individual use, the following copyright notice must appear on all reprints:

"Taken from [Name of Book] by [Author]. Copyright [Date] by [Copyright Holder]. Used by permission of Barefoot Ministries®. All rights reserved."

If you are uncertain regarding the need to submit written request for permissions, please contact us.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE: Barefoot Ministries cannot give permission to use material that we do not own. To quote any footnoted material or material used by permission from a third party; you will need to contact the original publisher. This information is usually found within the text or in the acknowledgement section.

What if I want to reprint or copy old resources or out of print material?

Since copyright is often returned to the author/creator, you must submit written request for any out of print materials. Barefoot Ministries will respond with permission or contact information for the copyright owner. Please submit your request to our rights and permissions office or fill out the online permission request form.

Mailing Address:
Barefoot Ministries
Attn: Rights and Permissions
PO Box 419527
Kansas City, MO 64141
FAX: 816-412-8306

E-mail: bfeditor@barefootministries.com

Can I call Barefoot Ministries to request permission?

No. We must receive all requests in writing. Barefoot Ministries will respond to the permission in writing as well. If time is critical, we recommend that you submit the request via e-mail or fill out the online permission request form. We will do our best to respond as promptly as possible.

Mailing Address:
Barefoot Ministries
Attn: Rights and Permissions
PO Box 419527
Kansas City, MO 64141
FAX: 816-412-8306

E-mail: bfeditor@barefootministries.com

Can I make copies of Barefoot Ministries materials to share with my Sunday School class, Bible study or other church related group?

If the section you are reproducing is less than 250 words and not more than 1 page you may use the material as long as the following copyright notice is placed on all copies.
"Taken from [Name of Book] by [Author]. Copyright [Date] by [Copyright Holder]. Used by permission of Barefoot Ministries®. All rights reserved."

For any other use please submit written request to our Rights and Permissions office or fill out the online permission request form.

Mailing Address:
Barefoot Ministries
Attn: Rights and Permissions
PO Box 419527
Kansas City, MO 64141
FAX: 816-412-8306

E-mail: bfeditor@barefootministries.com

If I have extra students and don't have enough materials to go around, can I photocopy the materials for those students?

You must contact us. These requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

How do I know if the material I want to use is in the public domain?

If the material you want to use was printed in the United States and the copyright date printed on the material is 1922 or earlier, copyright law provides that formal permission is not needed since the copyright has expired. We do recommend that to avoid accusations of plagiarism, the source should be correctly cited. You need to include the title, author, copyright date, and publisher.

If the copyright date is 1923 or newer, please send a permission request and Barefoot Ministries will notify you if the material has entered the public domain.

How do I submit a copyright permission request for Barefoot Ministries product? Is there more than one option?

You have several options for submitting requests:
  • Submit an online request form. Click here to get to the main Copyright Permissions page, then follow the instructions.
  • Complete an online request form; print it (there's a 'Printer Friendly Version' button on the second page of the form, at the bottom); and submit it by fax or mail.
  • Get a blank form, complete it, and submit it by fax or mail. (Click here to fill out the first part of the form you need, then use the 'Print Blank Form' button at the bottom of the page.)
  • Submit your request by letter.

Mailing Address:
Barefoot Ministries
Attn: Rights and Permissions
PO Box 419527
Kansas City, MO 64141

FAX: 816-412-8306

E-mail: bfeditor@barefootministries.com

Site Help

What is the Cart?

The Cart is a page that functions as the shopping basket for the items you want to buy, displaying all the items you've added to it. You can access your cart by clicking the Cart link in the upper right corner of most pages on our site.

For ease of use, all sites within our family of sites share a Cart. This allows you the freedom to browse our others sites without losing your Cart.

Also if you are signed in and add items to your Cart, these items will remain in your Cart the next time you sign into one of our family of sites. This will allow you to continue shopping and checkout later if you do not have time now or your session is disrupted.

How long will items stay in my Cart?

Items will remain in your Cart for up to one month if you sign in to your account during your shopping session. If you do not sign in to your account, items will remain in your Cart until the shopping session is terminated or expires.

Purchasing an online subscription (e.g. youthquiz.com or barefootministries.com membership) must be done on the same visit that it is added to your Cart, in order to ensure that all details of your subscription are maintained.

I thought I had more items in my Cart. Where are they?

You must sign in to your account to see items saved from a previous visit. If you did not sign in during your last visit, your items were not saved.

Can the site remember my Cart without me having to sign in every time?

By using the "Remember me on this PC" option, you can be automatically signed in whenever you return to the site. Then, any items you add to your Cart will automatically be saved.

What is a downloadable product?

Downloadable products are files available on the website, which after purchasing, you can save directly to your computer. It is an easy way to get your product instantly. Downloadable products range from drama sketches (PDF) to sheet music (PDF) to MP3s.

How do I purchase a downloadable product?

You purchase a downloadable product the same way you do any other product on our site. The only difference is how you receive your product. Upon checkout, you will be directed to a page where you can download to your computer the product you ordered.

If I have already downloaded my product, but can't find the file, is there any way that I can download the product again?

When you purchased the product initially, you received an email containing a link. This link will take you to the page that provides access to download all downloadable product that you have purchased within the last 14 days. Click on the link in the email, and follow the instructions that are provided.

Which browser should I use?

For the best possible experience using Barefoot Online, we recommend that you use a new or recent version of one of the following freely available browsers:
Chrome
Firefox
Safari
Internet Explorer
We strive to ensure that our systems will function with a broad cross-section of software currently in use. However, as faster and more powerful web-browsing tools continue to be made available to the public for free, our potential to offer our subscribers a superior website in enhanced to the extent that our programmers can leverage the capabilities available in the later generations of web-browsing software.

In order to strike a balance that will enable us to provide you with the best tools we can produce and enable you to experience the web in the richest possible way, we urge our users to kindly consider installing a current version of one of the web browsers listed above.

While Internet Explorer is normally available to all Windows users, Barefoot Online subscribers need to know that only the latest versions of that software are best suited to work with the subscriber-only sections of our site. For users who prefer Internet Explorer over the other top-notch, freely downloadable, Windows-compatible browsers listed above, we recommend that users update to Internet Explorer 9.

Subscribers who use a version of Windows released prior to Windows Vista will note that Microsoft does not support the use of IE 9 with their version of Windows. For those users, we recommend downloading and installing the latest version of Chrome, Firefox, or Safari, all of which are fully supported for use with Windows XP. Users of Internet Explorer 8 should understand that they might encounter a few minor performance- and appearance-related impairments when using our web-based tools. As our team is made aware of those issues, we will strive to resolve them fully and in a timely manner.

What do I need to view a PDF?

You will need Adobe Acrobat reader to view PDF files. If you do not have a current version, click on the icon below.

What do I need to view a PowerPoint presentation?

If you are trying to download a PowerPoint presentation and do not have a PowerPoint viewer on your computer, you will need to download a PowerPoint Viewer from the Microsoft web site. This will let you view the file without having the full program. To customize the presentation you need PowerPoint or a file compatible program. StarOffice from Sun Microsystems is a low cost software program that will allow you to customize, save, and play PowerPoint presentations.

What do I need to listen to or download a real audio file or MP3?

You will need Real Audio player to listen to MP3 or real audio files. If you do not have this, click on the image below to download it to your computer.
Get Real Player

How do I open and save a downloadable on my computer?

To open and save the downloadable:
  • Right click on the Link
  • Left click on the Save Target As
  • Choose a location to save this file

What do I need to view or download a PDF file?

You will need Adobe Acrobat reader to view PDF files. If you do not have the latest version of this, click on the image below to download it to your computer.

What do I need to do to download or modify a GIF file?

Use Internet Explorer and Microsoft Word and follow these steps (Similar steps can be used with other browsers and word processors):
1) Right click on the .gif image and choose "Save Picture As" to save the .gif file.
2) Open a Word document
3) Choose (at the top) "Insert" | "Picture" | "From File" and select the filename you saved the .gif as.
4) If the image you saved looks sideways, choose (at the top) "File" | "Page Setup" | "Paper Size" | "Landscape" and click "OK", otherwise skip to next step.
5) Click on "Text Box" (this is located on your Drawing Toolbar) to create an area to add your production's information
6) Click and drag on the picture to place and size the text box as you desire.
7) Edit as needed and print.

How do I open a Zip file?

If you do not have Windows XP and application to open a Zip file, click on the image below to download one to your computer. If you are not sure which utility to download, Winzip© is a shareware program and the most popular, but there are other good freeware options like FilZip©, PowerArchiver© and 7-Zip©. Once you have installed a utility, simply double-click on the Zip file. The utility will open and display the contents of the Zip file. Choose the extract option to save the files to your computer. Most extract files to their desktop.

What do I need to watch a QuickTime video?

To play a QuickTime video, you will need a quick time player. If you do not have a QuickTime player, click on the image below to download it to your computer.
Get Quicktime

What do I need to watch a Windows Media video?

To play a Windows Media video, you will need Windows Media Player. If you do not have Windows Media Player, it can be downloaded from: download.microsoft.com.

What do I need to watch a Real Media video?

To play a Real Media video, you will need Real Player. If you do not have Real Player, click on the image below to download it to your computer.
Get Real Player

How do I search for products?

To search, type your words of interest into the search box at the top of any page and click GO. Our search engine looks in the title, author's name, product topic, product type, product series and the item identifier for the words you have entered. Each product that contains all the words you have entered will be displayed in the search results. For example, if you search for Bible, you will see Bible studies, Bibles, and products that Ken Bible has contributed to. If you search for prayer book you may find products that have prayer in the title and which are books as well as finding a songbook which is related to the topic of prayer. Additional searching functions can be found at the bottom of the search results page.

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Barefoot Print Product

What print product does Barefoot have available for youth?

Barefoot currently has several book series available for youth: the No Limits Discipleship Series, the Ancient Faith Series, and the Life and Truth Series. In addition, we have the stand alone books Rock Your World and The Quest: Your Role in God's Epic Story and the monthly devotional magazine Credo. For more information on each of these products, read below or contact us at bfinquiry@barefootministries.com.

What is Rock Your World about?

Rock Your World includes great stories of teenagers who are making a difference at home, at school, and around the world, all because they chose to be used by God. It's more than just another book about misisons. It's first and foremost a book about being available to God, whatever that might mean for your future. It is a call for you to give yourself so entirely to God that He can use you to forever change your world whether that's in your neighborhood or in a far off country. For more information contact us at bfinquiry@barefootministries.com.

What is The Quest: Your Role in God's Epic Story about?

The Quest: Your Role in God's Epic Story will invite you to join God's epic story. In this book, you'll discover what it means to journey with Jesus in His story and the incredible difference such a journey will make in your life and the lives of those around you. No one ever comes away from this quest unchanged. However, this change is always for the better. Are you willing to join The Quest? For more information contact us at bfinquiry@barefootministries.com.

What is Credo Magazine?

Credo Magazine is Barefoot Ministries hard-hitting monthly youth devotional magazine. Each issue tackles a different Christian theme through the devotionals and articles. A small group leader's guide is provided each month at www.credomagazine.com, so you can turn the devotional into your monthly small-group meeting as well. For more information contact us at cmolinquiry@barefootministries.com.

What is the "Ancient Faith" Series about?

The Ancient Faith Series takes Christian writings and practices from centuries past and updates them for a new generation of believers and seekers! Currently there are three books in the series: A Perfect Life, Never Alone, and Sacred Space. Read below for more information on each of these books or contact us at bfinquiry@barefootministries.com.

What is A Perfect Life: Plain Account of Christian Perfection about?

Ever wonder what it would be like to live "a perfect life"? People have been pondering that question for years. Christians have gone so far as to say "there is no perfection on earth." But what if tht was not quite the truth? What if you could live the perfect life? What would it take? John Wesley's best-known writing on the subject of holiness, A Plain Account of Christian Perfection, is now rewritten for a new generation of Christians. For more information contact us at bfinquiry@barefootminitries.com.

What is Never Alone: Practicing the Presence of God about?

Never Alone: Practicing the Presence of God is Tim Green's updated version of Brother Lawrence's classic devotional book. In this new version, we learn how Brother Lawrence was able to recognize God in every detail of his life, and how his attitude and the whole way he approached life changed. We see how he began to live his life as a daily never ending conversation with God--and how it transformed him and those around him. For more information contact us at bfinquiry@barefootministries.com.

What is Sacred Space: Meditations for Common Places about?

Sacred Space: Meditations for Common Places blends the ancient practices of 12 stations of the cross and the "prayer path" and brings it into the everyday lives of youth and young adults. Inside these pages you will find everyday life settings. You will walk through meditations that can be practiced anywhere--the mall, a park, a campus, on a mission trip, or even at home. There are also traditional meditations and an explanation of how to set up a traditional prayer path for your group. Sacred Space is about turning everyday space into sacred space--and integrating the ancient practices of the faith into everyday life. For more information contact us at bfinquiry@barefootministries.com.

What is the "No Limits Discipleship" Series about?

The No Limits Discipleship Series challenges your students to live out what it means to be a disciple of Christ! The books currently in the series are The Journal, Exodus: The Sacred Journey, and Acts: Face of the Fire. Read below for more information on each of these books or contact us at bfinquiry@barefootministries.com.

What is the No Limits Discipleship Journal about?

The No Limits Discipleship Journal teaches the core concepts--Covenant, Contemplation, Communication, Community, and Compassion--and sets the ground rules of what it means to be a disciple. It establishes a system of accountability, Bible Study, Scripture memory, and so forth. It then delves into a 45-day devotional that takes you and your group into a greater understanding of each concept. For more information contact us at bfinquiry@barefootministries.com.

What is Acts: Face of the Fire about?

Acts: Face of the Fire gives a format for small-groups to put the concepts outlined in the No Limits Discipleship Journal into practice. Acts provides weekly devotionals and meeting plans to cover a 13-week span. Small-groups will follow the book of Acts from start to finish, tracking the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believers and in themselves. For more information contact us at bfinquiry@barefootministries.com

What is Exodus: The Sacred Journey about?

Exodus: The Sacred Journey takes the concepts outlined in the No Limits Discipleship Journal and puts them into a 13-week small-group setting. It includes devotions for use during the week and a weekly meeting plan to walk you and your small group through the hidden insights found in the book of Exodus. For more information contact us at bfinquiry@barefootministries.com.

Account Information

Do I already have a web site account?

If you have previously placed an order from one of our family of sites, then you have already created a web site account that you can use on this site. If you have previously placed an order from Barefootministries.com or youthquiz.com, then you have already created a web site account that you can use on this site. Nazarene Publishing House handles all of Barefoot's billing and order fulfillment, therefore, if you have created an account on any of their family of web sites, you can use that account to place orders on this web site as well.

What if someone in my organization has already set up an account?

Organizational accounts, such as church accounts, may have multiple people who use them to order from our web site, however only one username and password per organization is permitted.

If someone from your organization has already setup a web site account on Barefootministries.com or youthquiz.com, but you do not know the username or password, there are a couple of ways you can pursue use of this account. If you know the account number for your organization, either from a packing list, invoice, or statement, then you may click on the Forgot your password? link on the Sign In page. From this page you may enter this account number and have the password sent to the organization's authorized e-mail address. You may also contact us at 1-866-355-9933 and with proper validation we can help you with your account.

If you are unsure whether someone in your organization has already created an account, you may go ahead and create an account for your organization, and we will review it. While your account is being reviewed, you may still place orders.

If you would like to create your own personal account, you may place orders for physical product, downloadables, or subscriptions on that account.

What if I forgot my password?

If you have previously created an account on barefootministries.com or youthquiz.com, but have forgotten your password then you can click the Forgot your password? link on the Sign In page. From this page you may enter your Nazarene Publishing House account number or your web site account username. You can then verify the email address for this account and request the password be sent.

What is a "Purchase Order Number"?

Some customers like to track a particular order through their own accounting processes, and, therefore, like to assign each order a unique identifying number. This number is known as a "purchase order number" or a "PO number" and is given at the time the order is placed. This purchase order number is then displayed on the order's packing list, as well as invoices and statements.

If your organization would like to require that all orders placed on your account must include a purchase order number, make sure the "Require a Purchase Order Number for all orders" setting on your account is set to "Yes".

To check your account's current setting, or to make changes to this setting: Begin by signing in to your account. From the "Welcome" page, select "Modify your Billing/Contact Information". This setting is located near the bottom of this screen.

For additional information, please contact Customer Service or call them at 1-866-355-9933.

Ordering, Shipping, Billing, and Returns

How do I place an order?

Web site
You may place an order by selecting the items you wish to purchase on the web. After selecting all of your items, click on the shopping cart button. Select your method of shipment and your method of payment.

E-mail
You can e-mail us at orders@barefootministries.com. Please provide complete billing and shipping address, stock numbers, preferred shipping method, and payment method.

Phone
You can all in your order at 1-866-355-9933, Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST (for our Spanish speakers, call 1-800-462-8711, Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST).

Fax
You can also fax in your order to 1-816-412-8306.

What if I have questions about the status of my order?

If you have questions about the status of your orders you may contact us via:
E-mail: orders@barefootministries.com
Phone: 1-866-355-9933
Fax: 1-816-412-8306

Whichever method you choose, please provide the order confirmation number you received and the complete name and address to which you were having the product shipped.

If I am ordering a product from Barefoot Ministries, why does my invoice and billing come from the Nazarene Publishing House?

The Nazarene Publishing House (NPH) is the company that handles all of Barefoot Ministries' billing and order fulfillment. When you place an order on the Barefoot Ministries web site, your order is sent directly to NPH to be immediately filled. Their accounting department handles all of our billing and payments. Therefore, your invoice will be from NPH, but the line item on the invoice will clearly indicate that your order was for purchases made at Barefootministries.com.

I'm having a problem placing an order. How can I get additional help?

Contact our customer service personnel through one of the following means:
E-mail: customerservice@nph.com
Toll-Free Phone: 1-866-355-9933
Write:
Barefoot Ministries
attn: Customer Service
PO Box 419527
Kansas City, MO 64141

What are Priority-Plus standing orders?

If you would like to receive your curriculum order automatically each quarter, you need a standing order. When you fill out the standing order form, you designate how many of each item you want to receive each quarter. The items are then shipped automatically. Say goodbye to the panic of placing your order at the last minute! Standing orders are available internationally. U.S. and Canadian orders are shipped free with Priority-Plus.

Priority-Plus is handled through the WordAction division of the Nazarene Publishing House. NPH is the company that handles all of Barefoot Ministries' billing and order fulfillment. Click on this link and you will be directed to the Priority-Plus page.

How do I check the status of my order?

Click on the Account link in the banner. You may have to sign in. Then click on the View History link in the Orders section. The order information displayed here is updated several times a day. You may refer back here at any time to monitor your order as it moves through the fulfillment process.

How long does my order history stay on the web?

Your order history will remain on the website for 24 months (2 years). If you have any questions about an order prior to that time, please contact customer service at 1-866-355-9933 or customerservice@nph.com.

What do the different statuses mean on the Order History Listing page?

PendingYour online order has been successfully created, but has not been downloaded from our web site.
ReceivedYour order has been loaded into our main system and is awaiting approval for fulfillment.
BackorderedYour order is waiting for one or more products to become available.
In ProcessYour order has been reviewed, approved, and is in the process of being fulfilled.
Shipped Your order has been shipped and the tracking numbers (if applicable) have been posted.
Completed Your order is complete and did not require any shipment (e.g. downloadables, subscription sign-up, product already delivered).

What Canadian shipping methods do you offer?

Note: The Canadian Postal Service charges a $5 handling fee if they are required to collect GST (duties) on the package you are receiving. All other methods of shipping usually require brokerage fees to be paid before you receive your package (please note these brokerage fees can be very expensive). All orders entering Canada are subject to customs inspection, which may delay your shipment.

We offer the following shipping methods to Canada:

If you have a method by which you would like your order to be shipped other than the methods listed, please enter that selection in the box marked "Shipping Comments" at the end of the checkout process. We will pass on the exact cost of the postage for the method of shipment you select.

Please note: Selecting an expedited shipping method does not necessarily accelerate the processing time required for your order. (See When will my order ship?)

What international shipping methods do you offer?

We offer the following international shipping methods:

If you have a method by which you would like your order to be shipped other than the methods listed, please enter that selection in the box marked "Shipping Comments" at the end of the checkout process. We will pass on the exact cost of the postage for the method of shipment you select.

Please note: Selecting an expedited shipping method does not necessarily accelerate the processing time required for your order. (See When will my order ship?)

What domestic shipping options do you offer?

We offer the following shipping methods in the United States:

If you have a method by which you would like your order to be shipped other than the methods listed, please enter that selection in the box marked "Shipping Comments" at the end of the checkout process. We will pass on the exact cost of the postage for the method of shipment you select.

Please note: Selecting an expedited shipping method does not necessarily accelerate the processing time required for your order. (See When will my order ship?)

How much will shipping cost?

The shipping cost for your order is based on the weight of the items you ordered (plus packing material), the shipping method, and the destination zip code. We maintain rate information obtained directly from UPS, US Postal Service and FedEx.

If you order an item that is currently out of stock, the postage will be re-calculated to reflect only those items that will be shipped to you at this time.

If a rate is not available for your preferred shipping method or if your order is being shipped to an address outside the United States, the actual shipping costs will be assessed at the time your order has been filled and shipped.

See Shipping to Canada
See Shipping Internationally

When will my order ship?

Most in-stock orders are shipped within 24-48 hours, Monday-Friday. Special orders and items on backorder are shipped as soon as they are available. Please note that Expedited and Overnight orders, receive priority attention. However, that does not always mean that they will arrive the next day. Please allow one day for order processing before shipping. Delivery days for expedited and overnight orders are Monday-Friday and exclude holidays. Canada and International orders: With customs and extended shipping time, expedited methods of shipment do arrive more quickly than ground shipments, but are not guaranteed to arrive overnight.

How can I find the tracking number for the shipment of my order?

Go to the Order History page and click on the order number. If the order has been shipped, the shipping method and tracking numbers will show on the right. UPS and FedEx tracking numbers link directly to the respective tracking websites.

How do I find answers to billing questions about my Barefoot account?

E-mail: You can e-mail us at orders@barefootministries.com
Phone: 1-866-355-9933
Fax: 1-816-412-8306

What is your return policy?

Please return product to:
Barefoot Ministries
Product Returns
5584 Mt View Rd
Antioch, TN 37013-6807

Defective product and mistakes on shipments will be replaced immediately at no extra cost.

Product returned for credit must be:
  • Still in print.
  • Must be purchased within the past 12 months, excluding dated Sunday School Curriculum.
  • Must be in clean and salable condition.
  • Postage must be prepaid by the customer.

Dated Sunday School curriculum is returnable only within the first six weeks of the quarter.

Preview packs are not returnable for credit.

Cassettes, Compact Discs, DVDs, and Orchestrations are not returnable once they are opened.

Please include a copy of your invoice or packing list to insure your account is correctly credited.

If you have any inquires or questions about your return, please e-mail us at orders@barefootministries.com.

How do I print an invoice online?

Go to the Order History page and click on the order number you wish to print. If the order has been completed or shipped, a "Click Here for a Printer Friendly Version" link will display at the top of the page. Invoice reprinting is currently not available for customers whose preferred currency is Canadian Dollars (CAD).

How is sales tax amount determined?

In accordance with applicable law, NPH currently collects sales tax in the following states: MO, MI, and KS. Unless something goes wrong with the order (backordered, account isn't validated, etc.), the exact sales tax is calculated and displayed when your order is placed. Canada GST (Goods and Services Tax) is added to orders delivered in Canada.

How do I submit my tax exemption information?

If tax has been charged on any portion of your order and you need to take advantage of your tax exempt status, please submit a copy of your resale certificate, exemption certificate, or other acceptable proof of your exemption status for the state where the items will be shipped.

First, place your order through our web site. After you've placed your order, please submit the necessary information by fax to Accounts Receivable at 1-816-531-0923.

Please include the following:

• Your order number
• Email address
• Acceptable proof of exempt status
• Name of organization
• Name of person submitting the order
• Mark your fax "Attn: Accounts Receivable"

If my organization is tax exempt, will my online order reflect that exemption?

Though your organization is tax exempt, your online order will initially show tax:

  • If we do not have a current tax exempt certificate. When we receive and approve your tax exemption request, we can apply a tax credit to your order.

  • If you are establishing a web account for the first time and the new account has not yet been validated. If you have a tax-exempt NPH account established, the web account validation will recalculate sales tax based on your current exemption.

If I place an order on my personal account and the church makes payment, will the order be tax-exempt?

No. Your order must be charged to a tax-exempt organizational account in order to receive exemption. An order placed on a personal account and paid by a tax-exempt organization will not be exempt from tax.