Perfect for meetings, retreats, Sunday school, worship, camps - any youth activity. These fast devotions deepen faith with little or no preparation; each comes complete with scripture reference, attention-grabbing learning experience, discussion questions, and a closing.

Burning Bright

Type: VHS
Author: UmComm

( Confirmation , General , New Members , Outreach , Sunday School , United Methodist , Worship )

A film on the heritage of United Methodism with leader's guide. A fast-moving, vivid collection of sights and sounds from our past. A colorful overview of who we have been and where we have been as a people - and suggests who we are today and perhaps where we may go in the future.

Charge to Keep, A: An Introduction to the United Methodist Church

Type: VHS
Author:

( Church History , Confirmation , General , New Members , Sunday School , United Methodist )

An introduction to the United Methodist Church with leader's guide. Designed to introduce the UMC to new and prospective church members. Experience the 4 main elements identified as the strengths of United Methodism: fellowship, worship, Christian education and outreach. Useful for confirmation and Sunday school classes.

Christian Spiritual Formation in the Church and Classroom

Type: TAPE
Author: Johnson, Suzanne

( General , Program Structure , Spiritual Growth , Sunday School , Theology )

Challenges current thinking about spiritual formation and faith development. Shows "flabbiness" of much recent spiritual formation talk. Shows how present "stages of faith development" theories must be replaced by a perceptive understanding of the way persons actually learn and believe. Emphasizes the corporate nature of the church and the grace of God.

Class Leaders: Recovering a Tradition

Type: BOOK
Author: Watson, David Lowes

( Church Admin/Leadership , General , Leadership , Spiritual Growth , Sunday School )

Explains what the recovery of the tradition of class leaders and class meetings can mean for our United Methodist tradition. Shows how class leaders can nurture the discipline of other church members in light of a general rule derived from the early Methodist societies.

Creative Activities in Church Education

Type: BOOK
Author: Griggs, Patricia

( Children , Christian Education , Crafts , Drama , General , Music , Sunday School )

Designed for the teacher who is afraid or hasn't had much luck with creative activities. Activities are divided into 5 broad categories - dramatic, musical, written, visual, and 3-dimensional expression. For each category, several examples are provided with step-by-step instructions.

Creative Procedures for Adult Groups Improving Teaching in the Church

Type: BOOK
Author: Minor Harold D.

( General , Laity , Leadership , Sunday School , Teacher Training )

The demands of exciting new approaches to adult Christian education pinpoint a need for guidance in the specific procedures by leaders of adults in church schools. This book is a response to that need. Here experienced teachers describe some of the procedures that can stimulate thought and draw on the experience of the entire group.

Discovering the Bible

Type: VHS
Author: Severence, Diana Lynn, PhD

( Adult , Basic Concepts , Bible , Bible History , Bible Study , General , New Members , Sunday School , Youth )

This 4-part series (a 4 or 8 week program) is a basic introduction to the Bible for those who have no background in the Bible, as well as a refresher for those who do. Great teaching materials for adults or youth. Includes 4 30-min. video programs on 2 tapes, leader's guide, student handouts master copy, full-color suppliment, and papyrus

Evangelism in Your Church School

Type: BOOK
Author: Alessi, Vincie

( Christian Education , Evangelism , General , Sunday School )

How can you be evangelistic in your church school? This book attempts to answer that question, beginning with a definition of evangelism, then covering some factors necessary to produce a climate conducive to evangelism.

Fish Eyes Episode 1: Fishers of Men & Episode 2: Water to Wine

Type: VHS
Author: Swartz and Eschleman

( Bible , Bible Study , Bible/New Testament , General , Gospels , Group Study , Humor , Jesus , Miracles , Sunday School )

1. Peter & Andrew fish all night and catch nothing. A stranger convinces them to try again. Andrew check his notes from John the Baptist. 2. Who is this guy? He invites them to a wedding. And what does it mean to "follow Him?" What about the business and the future? And why is there good wine if they already ran out?

Getting to Know a Loving God

Type: BOOK
Author: Fellers, John E.

( General , Holy Spirit , Inspiration , Love , Sermon Helps , Sunday School )

Opens our heart to new understandings of God's love. In 12 essays with warm stories and keen insights, letting God be God, and accepting others as God accepts us. For adult Sunday school, inspirational material, sermon starters and others.

Gift of Turtles, A

Type: BOOK
Author: Charlton, Ella Mae

( Children's Literature , General , Sunday School )

10 chapter book. Follows Maida, who did not want to move from Fairplace, Oklahoma to a faraway town on the Mississippi. But when her family moved, she gradually discovers new friends and exciting adventures. There is a church in the small town, but no Sunday school. Maida gets an idea to help raise money to build a brand new church building with a Sunday school room for the boys and girls.

Go For It! - 25 Faith-Building Adventures for Groups

Type: BOOK
Author: Marcum, Walt

( Games , General , Programming , Retreats , Sunday School , Youth )

Cure the Sunday school blahs! Liven up youth group times! Recreate selected challenge initiatives from the popular ropes courses in your space - indoors or out. Link each challenge with Scripture! Make learning an adventure in faith-building. This book provides 25 challenge initiatives that require a youth group to communicate and work together as a team to solve. Excellent for summer Sunday school or retreats.

GodRocks BibleToons

Type: DVD
Author:

( Bible Study , Children , Family , General , Jesus , Music , Scripture Momorization , Small Groups , Sunday School )

Large Group/Small Group Curriculum for 1-6 grades to help you lead six sessions from each DVD for small groups, music and video for scripture memory, reproducible handouts, projectable visuals, story scripts,a nd bonus ideas to help you include families.

Grow Up in Jesus

Type: DVD
Author:

( Bible Study , Children , General , Jesus , Sunday School )

Teach your kids key Bible verses to help them Grow Up in Jesus. Six sessions for kids in grades 1-6

Help! I'm a Sunday School Teacher

Type: BOOK
Author: Duckert, Mary

( Children's Ministry , Christian Education , General , Sunday School , Teacher Training , Teaching Aids )

Practical how-to guide written in easy, colloquial style. Discusses in detail the teachers and children, tools to work with, the room, and helpers.

Helping Children Feel At Home in Church

Type: BOOK
Author: Morris, Margie

( Children , Children's Ministry , Christian Education , Family Devotions , Family/Parenting , General , Parent/Child Relationship , Sunday School , Teacher Training )

Spiritual advice for parents, Sunday school teachers and clergy. Loaded with light humor and friendly conversation, along with concrete suggestions about your family's spiritual needs, which begin at home. Suggests games for parents and children for the home.

How to Discover Your Spiritual Gifts

Type: BOOK
Author: McDowell, Clyde B.

( Church Growth , General , Group Study , Spiritual Gifts , Spiritual Growth , Sunday School )

A Lay Action Ministry Program: an exciting study series on the basics of Christian living. Discover you are in the Body of Christ - an how your spiritual gift contributes to the ongoing life of the church. Comes with leader's guide and fill-in-the-blank questions. A 12 session study great for Sunday school classes.

How to Make Sunday School Fun for Everyone

Type: BOOK
Author: Witter, Evelyn

( Bible Study , Church Holidays , Crafts , General , Lower Elementary , Preschool Programs , Sunday School , Teaching Aids , Toddlers , Upper Elementary , Youth )

Illustrated book of how, what, and when ideas for the Sunday school teacher. Includes crafts, Bible-study activities and holiday program suggestions for tots, middle graders and teens.

In the Beginning:The Sunday School Teacher's Primer - Youngsters Through Adults

Type: BOOK
Author: Felkner, Myrtle E.

( General , Sunday School , Teacher Training , Teaching Aids )

For the new or renewed teacher. An ideal primer for the new teacher, helping you assess your strengths. Offers insights into the learning abilities of students and dozens of simple teaching techniques, which any beginning Sunday school teacher can understand.

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