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Discipline

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Active Parenting: Teaching, Cooperation, Courage, and Responsibility

Type: BOOK
Author: Popkin, Michael
( Discipline , Family , Family/Parenting , General , Parent/Child Relationship , Parenting )

Effective program for understanding and leading children, for helping them to thrive and grow. Book is drawn from the video course. Filled with case histories that show how to use the program's techniques. Great guide to building responsive, healthy, and fulfilled family relationships.

Circles - Justice and Healing

Type: VHS
Author:
( Discipline , General , Healing , Justice , North America , Prison Ministry , Social Justice )

A film about justice and community healing in the Yukon. An inside look at sentencing circles - an alternative approach to justice in the Yukon. By bringing together the perpretrator of a crime, the victims, peers and elders, the sentencing circles focus on finding ways to heal the offender, the victim and the community, instead of simply on punishment.

Class Leaders: Recovering a Tradition

Type: BOOK
Author: Watson, David Lowes
( Church Admin/Leadership , Discipleship , Discipline , General , Leadership , Spiritual Growth )

Explains what the recovery of class leaders and class meetings traditions can mean for congregations and offers some guidelines for the revitalized office of class leader.

Covenant Discipleship: Christian Formation through Mutual Accountability

Type: BOOK
Author: Watson, David Lowes
( Church Admin/Leadership , Discipleship , Discipline , General , Leadership , Spiritual Growth )

Advances the practice of mutual accountability in Christian discipleship. Update of the original handbook for covenant discipleship groups. Also shows John Wesley's "General Rule" of discipleship.

Creative Discipline: Practical Approach to Effective Parenting

Type: BOOK
Author: Rausch, Robert A.
( Discipline , Family , Family/Parenting , General , Parenting )

Workbook offering practical suggestions for creative discipline. Illustrates a lifestyle that starts where children are in their lives and carries them through their teen years. Recognizes that every child is different and illustrate how, through parent involvement, individual plans can be developed for any child.

Dangerous Journey: The Story of Pilgrim's Progress

Type: BOOK
Author: Marshall Morgan & Scott
( Christian Life , Crisis , Discipleship , Discipline , Faith , General , Personal Growth , Spiritual Growth )

The timeless story of Pilgrim's Progress retold for another generation. This version, prepared for the tv series Dangerous Journey, uses original words of John Bunyan, carefully selected by Oliver Hunkin. Excellent illustrations. Animated videos are ED-EL-085.01-.03

Davey & Goliath: Meet the Law

Type: VHS
Author: Lutheran Church of America
( Children's Literature , Discipline , Forgiveness , General , Government , Leadership )

Includes two episodes: Help! and Officer Bob Help!: When Davey's friend Jonathan is in danger dangling from a flag pole, both boys learn a new appreciation of their policeman friend, Officer Dan. The officer is forced to make a quick decision in order to rescue Jonathan from his predicament. Officer Bob: Officer Bob tells the youngsters not to ride their bikes with someone on the handlebars. But Davey does with Sally. The result is a broken rule, broken wheel and a broken relationship with...

Disciplines of the Christian Life, The

Type: BOOK
Author: Liddell, Eric
( Bible Study , Christian Life , Devotions , Discipleship , Discipline , General , Meditations , Spiritual Growth )

By the hero of "Chariots of Fire." He shows 1)the key to knowing God, 2)How to surrender to God's will, 3)The characteristics of a true disciple, 4)The secret of effective devotion time. 12 months of suggested Bible readings for study and meditation plus Liddell's thought-provoking reflection make this a work of power and beauty.

Doctrinal Standards and Our Theological Task: Part II Leader's Guide

Type: BOOK
Author: Carder, Kenneth L.
( Basic Concepts , Discipline , General , Group Study , Theology , United Methodist )

Leader's guide for part II. This study helps participants get acquainted (or reacquainted) with our United Methodist roots and the book of Discipline. Enables adults in local churches to learn what theology is and how to do theology in a faithful manner. Helps participants say "I'm glad to be a UM!"

Doctrinal Standards and Our Theological Task: Part II Participant's Book

Type: BOOK
Author: Carder, Kenneth L.
( Basic Concepts , Discipline , General , Group Study , Theology , United Methodist )

Part II Participant's book. This study helps participants get acquainted (or reacquainted) with our United Methodist roots and the book of Discipline. Enables adults in local churches to learn what theology is and how to do theology in a faithful manner. Helps participants say "I'm glad to be a UM!"

Forming Christian Disciples

Type: BOOK
Author: Watson, David Lowes
( Church Admin/Leadership , Discipleship , Discipline , General , Leadership , Spiritual Growth )

The role of covenant discipleship and class leaders in the congregation. Provides a basic resource for the formation of faithful Christian disciples and the revitalizing of congregations. Shows how discipleship leaders are the key to vital congregations, and offers ways to introduce and sustain covenant discipleship groups.

Justice 4 All: Restorative Justice and Youth

Type: VHS
Author: Wildman, David
( Attitude , Conflict Resolution , Counseling , Discipline , General , Global , Meditations , Peace , Witness , Youth )

What happens when young people come into contact with the criminal justice system? Basic resource for youth study on Restorative Justice. Features youth narrator and youth addressing talking about this topic. Segments include: police/youth and youth/youth meditation, youth witness on international peace issue, youth peer counseling in high school. Each segment has discussion questions for presentation, discussion and action. Good for adult viewing as well.

Let There Be Peace in the Classroom

Type: BOOK
Author: Duncan, Jenni Douglas
( Children , Christian Education , Discipline , General , Leadership , Lower Elementary , Preschool Programs , Teacher Training , Teaching Aids , Upper Elementary )

Classroom management: What do I do if a child throws a tantrum? How do I deal with cliques? What do I do when children say they are bored? How do I stop children from making fun of one another? Using a positive approach to discipline, tackles hard issues that teachers of younger and older children face and provides workable suggestions for dealing with those issues. Includes more than 30 specific activities for creating a peaceful classroom.

Life That Really Matters, A

Type: BOOK
Author: Morris, Danny E.
( Christian Life , Discipline , General , Spiritual Growth )

A true story of how the program got started and what happened to the first 38 people who took part. Other names for the program include: The 5 Spiritual Disciplines, The John Wesley Great Experiment, The Brave Christian Movement, or Wanted: 10 Brave Christians.

Like a Garden: A Biblical Spirituality of Growth

Type: BOOK
Author: Juengst, Sara Covin
( Christian Life , Discipline , Environment , General , History , Inspiration , Nature , Spiritual Growth , Stewardship )

Explores the use of garden as metaphor in the Bible. Conveys images of God's providential care, our responsibility to steward the earth, the discipline of the Christian life, what it means to bear fruit, and the harvest waiting for us in the "new heaven and earth." Also covers ancient gardening routines to shed light on the significance of the symbolism in biblical passages. Also UMW-MA1999-J01

Like a Garden: A Biblical Spirituality of Growth

Type: BOOK
Author: Juengst, Sara Covin
( Discipline , Environment , General , History , Inspiration , Nature , Spiritual Growth , Stewardship , Worship )

Explores the use of garden as metaphor in the Bible. Conveys images of God's providential care, our responsibility to steward the earth, the discipline of the Christian life, what it means to bear fruit, and the harvest waiting for us in the "new heaven and earth." Also covers ancient gardening routines to shed light on the significance of the symbolism in biblical passages. Also SG- -J04

Not-So-Great Escape, The

Type: VHS
Author: Tyndale House Publishers
( Discipline , General , Movies , Parent/Child Relationship , Upper Elementary )

When his parents prohibit him from going to see the latest horror movie, Nick and McGee plan the "perfect" escape. But they soon learn why it is important to obey your parents, especially when it comes to stuff that can pollute your mind.

Parenting By Heart

Type: VHS
Author:
( Attitude , Coping , Discipline , Faith , Family/Parenting , General , Love , Parent/Child Relationship , Parenting , Psycology , Spiritual Growth , Stress )

Also includes Bible study (from rightnow.org) which deals primarily with practical matters of parenting. While is not primarily a Bible study, the advice is strongly Bible-based and appropriate Scriptures are cited throughout.

Parenting: An Attitude of the Heart

Type: VHS
Author:
( Attitude , Discipline , Family/Parenting , General , Love , Mission , Parent/Child Relationship , Parenting , Values/Ethics )

5-tape series for parents to build their parenting skills and creating a loving, productive home. Includes a discussion guide. Introduced by recording artist Steve Green, hosted by speaker Rick Nielsen, and featuring child psychiatrist Dr. Ross Campbell.
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