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'Twas the Fight Before Christmas

Type: VHS
Author: Tyndale House Publishers
( Children , Children's Ministry , Christmas , General , Materialism , Values/Ethics )

It's Christmastime! And Nicholas Martin is about to make a dramatic discovery that will make him look beyond the carols, the decorations, and even the good times with family to find the real meaning of the season! And the biggest surprise of all is the person who helps Nick make this discovery.

Barrington Bunny

Type: VHS
Author:
( Children , Children's Literature , Children's Sermons , Christmas , General , Grace , Salvation , Self-Esteem , Values/Ethics )

Claymation. Poor Barrington is a lonely rabbit. He wants to share Christmas with a family of squirrels, but he can't climb the tree, or with the Beavers, but he can't swim. He is sad and feels useless. But he is told he has gifts of hopping and being furry and warm. They are gifts freely given, and some day he will learn how valuable they are. And he does!

Big Lie, The

Type: VHS
Author: Tyndale House Publishers
( Children , Children's Ministry , Friendship , General , Upper Elementary , Values/Ethics )

New kid on the block Nicholas discovers that telling lies is not a good way to make friends--instead it is a sure way to hurt others, especially if the lie is mistaken for the truth.

Christianity at the Turn of the Century

Type: VHS
Author: Campolo, Tony
( Christian Life , Church Renewal , Ethics , Evil , Faith , General , Identity , Modern/Contemporary , Science/Scientific , Values/Ethics , Welcoming / Reaching Outside the Church )

Tony Campolo discusses the Christian faith at the end of the 20'th century and into the 21'st century, which he believes will be Christianity's" best and brightest day." Joining Tony, a Baptist, are a pastor of a suburban Presbyterian church, a confirmation director of an urban Lutheran church and a Hispanic American pastor of an inner city Latino church. There are 6 segments (about 25 min each) with a discussion guide: 1. Faith Beyond Reason, 2.The Quest for Identity, 3. Right and Wrong, 4....

Circle of Wholeness, The: Balanced Living in an Unsettled World

Type: BOOK
Author: Birdsong, Cathey, Edson, and Koza
( Alcohol , Drugs , General , Peer Pressure , Values/Ethics , Youth )

An addiction prevention curriculum for young people and their parents and other adults.

Curing Affluenza: Abundant Life: What is it?

Type: VHS
Author: Campolo, Tony
( Attitude , Culture , Faith , General , Group Study , Lifestyle , Materialism , Personal Growth , Spiritual Growth , Values/Ethics )

Addresses how we can have a better life. What is a reasonable lifestyle?

Curing Affluenza: Money: How poor does Jesus want us to be?

Type: VHS
Author: Campolo, Tony
( Attitude , Culture , Faith , General , Group Study , Lifestyle , Materialism , Personal Growth , Spiritual Growth , Values/Ethics )

Looks at Jesus' teachings about wealth and explores taking them seriously in a consumer society. Can we reconcile "the American dream" with Jesus' call to discipleship? What qualifies one as a Christian?

Curing Affluenza: Next: What do I do come Monday morning?

Type: VHS
Author: Campolo, Tony
( Attitude , Culture , Faith , General , Group Study , Lifestyle , Materialism , Personal Growth , Spiritual Growth , Values/Ethics )

Explores how to live this out in the real world.

Curing Affluenza: Stuff: How much can I have?

Type: VHS
Author: Campolo, Tony
( Attitude , Culture , Faith , General , Group Study , Lifestyle , Materialism , Personal Growth , Spiritual Growth , Values/Ethics )

Looks at issues of how much can we keep, what we can spend on art and beauty, how we respond to people in need.

Curing Affluenza: Support: Who will help?

Type: VHS
Author: Campolo, Tony
( Attitude , Culture , Faith , General , Group Study , Lifestyle , Materialism , Personal Growth , Spiritual Growth , Values/Ethics )

Suggests sources of help for changing our lifestyles.

Curing Affluenza: Time: How much do I have to give away?

Type: VHS
Author: Campolo, Tony
( Attitude , Culture , Faith , General , Group Study , Lifestyle , Materialism , Personal Growth , Spiritual Growth , Values/Ethics )

Explores spending our time in keeping with our values.

Do the Bright Thing

Type: VHS
Author: Tyndale House Publishers
( Children , Children's Ministry , Decision-Making , General , Upper Elementary , Values/Ethics )

Nicholas and McGee learn about the process and the payoff of making right and wrong decisions.

Doing What Jesus Would Do

Type: VHS
Author: Campolo, Tony
( Christian Life , Ethics , Forgiveness , General , God , Jesus , Sin , Values/Ethics )

Explores the world of Christian values, such as loving God, our relationships, forgiveness, and sin.

Drugs & Drinking: Active Bible Curriculum for Jr. High

Type: BOOK
Author: Wamberg, Steve and Annie
( Alcohol , Drugs , General , Values/Ethics , Youth )

This is a 4 week course to help junior highers and middle schoolers avoid the dangers of drugs and alcohol.

Faith and Reason III: What Should Christians Do About the Death Penalty?

Type: VHS
Author: Friskics-Warren and Wilson
( Christian Life , Ethics , General , Social Justice , Values/Ethics )

'Thou Shalt Not Kill!' It's one of the Ten Commandments. The debate over justifiable killing is as old as time. In this provocative program, a pastor who is a death row counselor and a former Atlanta district attorney who is a Christian tackle the issues in a candid conversation that calls on their professional expertise as well as their personal faith. It's the Christian ethic applied in a context in which the best both people of faith have to offer takes them to differing positions. Is...

Family, Community & Media Values - Teleconference

Type: VHS
Author: Nat'l Council of Churches of Christ
( Culture , Ethics , General , Media/Technology , Values/Ethics )

Teleconference from May 6, 1997. Panel discussion around Media literacy and some of the social issues represented in today's media that can act as a springboard for discussion in your family and your community.

First Do No Harm: Wrestling with the New Medicine's Life & Death Dilemmas

Type: BOOK
Author: Hilton, Bruce
( Abortion , Christian Life , Decision-Making , Ethics , Euthanasia , General , Health , Health Care , Science/Scientific , Technology , Values/Ethics )

Exploring bioethical controversies from a Christian perspective. Topics include: life support systems, genetic engineering, surrogate parenting, euthanasia, right to privacy, human guinea pigs, durable power of attorney, and the abortion pill.

Foundations for a Practical Theology of Ministry

Type: BOOK
Author: Poling and Miller
( General , Pastoral Skills , Theology , Values/Ethics )

Realistic, workable answer to those who call for a revival of practical theology. Proposes that the unifying image for ministry become the formation of the community of faith. Outlines a method and shows how it will work.

Growing Up Generous: Engaging Youth in Giving and Serving

Type: BOOK
Author: Roehlkepartain, Naftali and Musegades
( General , Generations , Money , Stewardship , Values/Ethics , Youth )

A positive, proactive response that values the commandment to teach our children and gives us an important tool for saving our world. Now is the time to claim generosity as an antidote to wanton consumerism. Examines youthful generosity from many hological perspectives.

Guidelines: Advocates for Inclusiveness

Type: BOOK
Author:
( Culture , General , Identity , Outreach , Training Volunteers , Values/Ethics , Welcoming / Reaching Outside the Church )

Building a church that values and empowers all persons for full participation In the church and community.
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