Spiritual Growth
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…And a Time to Heal: Reflections from Wedgewood Baptist Church
Type: VHS
Author: Clark and Coleman
Author: Clark and Coleman
On Sept. 15, 1999, a man entered Wedgwood Baptist Church in Fort Worth, TX. By the time he ended his life with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, he had taken 7 lives, left 7 others wounded, and unraveled the innocence of the entire church body. This documentary tells the story of people affected by the shootings. Explores the role of faith in the healing process and looks at different ways people deal with their grief.
365 Meditations for Young Adults
Type: BOOK
Author: Sharpe, Sally D., ed.
Author: Sharpe, Sally D., ed.
Helps you focus on becoming what God wants you to be. Make your way through the year, encountering a different writing team each month, finding practical and spiritual insights, encouragement, and a sense of camaraderie for the challenge of walking with God day by day. Though the writers have diverse backgrounds and personalities, there is a common theme among them: God is with us.
50 Meditations
Type: BOOK
Author: Koyama, Kosuke
Author: Koyama, Kosuke
Devotional book from Asia's leading theologian. Originally written as devotions for his family. Here he brings a rich and fertile imagination to bear on he main tenets of our faith.
50 Ways to Pray
Type: BOOK
Author: Teresa A. Blythe
Author: Teresa A. Blythe
IT IS MY HOPE that this book will provide at least 50 ways you may take steps in a lifelong walk with God. It is written for you, the seeker and sojourner, as well as you, the church leader, youth minister, retreat facilitator, or worship planner. It is for all of us who thought we only knew one way to pray. - from the introduction.
52 Fun Family Devotions: Exploring and Discovering God's Word
Type: BOOK
Author: Nappa and Nappa
Author: Nappa and Nappa
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Children's Ministry
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Family Activities
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Family Devotions
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Family/Parenting
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General
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Parenting
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Spiritual Growth
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Fun!! 52 devotions (on per week) that make use of the ordinary things of life to demonstrate or experience spiritual truths. Each devotion includes the Bible basis, a list of equipment or supplies needed, a family activity, comments, questions to discuss and a closing prayer.
8 Life Shaking Moments with Jesus
Type: KIT
Author:
Author:
This resource dares our media-savy generation to think critically and creativly, to get to the heart of what they really believe, and express those beliefs in a safe, open atmosphere. Using the Matthew film as a catalyst, the audience moves from passive viewing to passionate interaction. This resource is Unconventional, Unpredictable, Uncompromising..It's unlike any other bible study. Eight 35 minute sessions.
A Lasting Legacy
Type: VHS
Author: Campbell, Leman, Johnson and Smith
Author: Campbell, Leman, Johnson and Smith
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Faith
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Family/Parenting
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General
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Love
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Parent/Child Relationship
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Parenting
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Spiritual Growth
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On this video parents will discover that children must feel loved unconditionally or they may not accept their parents moral and spiritual values. Parents will also learn three essential steps to leaving a lasting legacy. Video includes workbook and leaders guide. Also includes Bible study (from rightnow.org).
Abundant Living
Type: BOOK
Author: Jones, E. Stanley
Author: Jones, E. Stanley
Famous book. Shows you how to live the rich, abundant life that God intended for you. Each page begins with suggested scripture passages for the day, followed by a devotional thought and prayer. Can be a daily devotional guide, a resource for study groups, or for personal enrichment.
Addicted to Hurry: Spiritual stategies for slowing down
Type: BOOK
Author: Jones, Kirk Byron
Author: Jones, Kirk Byron
Does life have to be fast to be fun and fulfilling? In Addicted to Hurry, Kirk Byron Jones debunks the "need for speed" mentality that so many people have embraced. He goes beyond social and psychological analysis to include spiritual perspectives on the dangers of letting hurry become a chronic condition. Jones offers creative experiences for understanding hurry's hold on us. He unveils the Sacred Savorying Pace Alternative, a new, practical method for creating a more satisfying and joyful...
Attuned to God
Type: BOOK
Author: Ward, Elaine M.
Author: Ward, Elaine M.
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Devotions
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General
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Lent
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Lenten Devotions
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Lenten Teaching Ideas
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Meditations
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Spiritual Growth
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Lenten reflections and stories. 40 devotions, each with a scripture, thoughts and prayers.
Augustine of Hippo
Type: VHS
Author:
Author:
Augustine of Hippo, a bishop in North Africa in the 4th century, was one of Christianity's most influential thinkers. A brilliant theologian and prolific writer, his longing fo rGod was restless and relentless. Chronicling his spiritual journey in the 'Confessions,' Augustine is forever pushing the boundaries of self knowledge in order to understand himself in relation to God. His pilgrimmage holds meaning today for anyone searching for the point where God and self meet.
Becoming a Bless Church
Type: BOOK
Author: N. Granham Standish
Author: N. Granham Standish
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Spiritual Growth
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What exactly is a blessed church? It is a glimpse pf what a church can be. It is a vision, a glimpse of a healthy church uniquely grounded in a relationship with God that allows blessing communitties that it's hard to grasp the full ramification of this vision. To understand what becoming a blessed church means, it might be helpful first to look at the factors that need to be overcome to allow a blessed church to take root and grow.
Becoming a Self Before God: Critical Transformations
Type: BOOK
Author: Moseley, Romney M.
Author: Moseley, Romney M.
Brings theories of moral and religious transformation into conversation with theologies of Christian formation. Also examines the implications of these psychologies and theologies for the contemporary church.
Becoming a Thinking Christian
Type: BOOK
Author: Cobb Jr., John B.
Author: Cobb Jr., John B.
If we want church renewal, we will have to renew thinking in the church. Challenges Christians to think, to become good theologians. Covers why its important for Christians to think about their own beliefs and assumptions. Suggests steps a Christian's thinking may take, sources to draw upon and how professionals can help.
Being a Christian in Science
Type: BOOK
Author: Hearn, Walter R.
Author: Hearn, Walter R.
An insider's perspective on what the daily life of a Christian in the natural sciences is like - both the opportunities and challenges. Looks at everything from what scientists actually do to the hard questions Christians face about divided loyalties, personal conflicts and possible loneliness.
Best Friends: The Ordinary Relationships of Extraordinary People
Type: BOOK
Author: Grant and Grant
Author: Grant and Grant
Thought-provoking volume meant to be read slowly and savored, with a feast of ideas that will satisfy the mind and warm the heart. Explores many types of friendships and pays tribute to them all.
Birth, Death and Resurrection: Teaching for Spiritual Growth Through the Church Year
Type: BOOK
Author: Smith, Judy Gattis
Author: Smith, Judy Gattis
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Christian Education
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Church Year
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General
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Program Structure
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Spiritual Growth
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Teaching Aids
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Shows how your Christian education program can be more structured around the Christian Year. Helps bring a new vitality to Christian ed. programs by offering the church year as a structure to introduce Christian understandings of spiritual experiences such as birth, baptism and death, practical programs for children, youth and adults, and useful insights into the lectionary for church school teacher.
Brazil: A Faithful Response
Type: VHS
Author:
Author:
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Children at Risk
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General
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Mission
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Social Justice
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South America
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Spiritual Growth
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Urban Issues
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Looks at issues of equality, the welfare of children, and spirituality in contemporary Brazil. Involvement of 3 Protestant denominations (including Methodist) is highlighted in the favellas of Rio de Janeiro, among street children, and in an exciting mdeia ministry. Throughout, the faithful response of the Brazilian people to the needs of their country becomes clear.
Breaking and Mending: Divorce and God's Grace
Type: BOOK
Author: Redding, Mary Lou
Author: Redding, Mary Lou
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Divorce
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General
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Grace
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Personal Growth
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Relationships
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Renewal/Revival
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Spiritual Growth
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Looks at the spiritual issues and struggles, rather than the sociological ones, that accompany divorce for a Christian. Builds on stories from the Bible (broken dreams, forgiveness, breaking old patterns and learning new ones, forging an identity as a single person) and weaves lessons of grace. Also helpful for family members and friends of those who have divorced.
By Water and the Spirit: A Study of Baptism for United Methodists
Type: BOOK
Author: Vogel, Dwight
Author: Vogel, Dwight
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Baptism
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Church History
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General
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Group Study
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Sacraments
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Service
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Spiritual Growth
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Theology
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United Methodist
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Worship
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Serves as a study and reference book as families and individuals prepare for baptism, looks at issues around a much-talked about, sometimes controversial topic in the church, explores the deep spiritual meaning of the sacrament of Baptism, provides a vehicle for persons to impact the theological position of the Church.