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.

Ancient-Future Worship: A Model for the 21st Century

Type: VHS
Author: Webber, Robert

( Contemporary Worship , Films/Movies/Video Cameras , General , Group Study , Intergenerational , Modern/Contemporary , Traditions , Worship )

Revitalize your worship, uniting the best from all traditions Our world is entering an era where the primary form of communication is no longer print and verbal explanation, but immersed participation in an audio-visual event. In 6 challenging sessions (designed for group study and discussion) using a model of actual worship, Robert Webber shows how to plan and do visual, intergenerational worship. 2 videos (10-22 min per video segment) with study guide and discussion guide.

Apostles' Creed, The: Knowing What We Believe

Type: VHS
Author: Tufts, Tom

( Basic Concepts , Confirmation , Education , General , Group Study , Prayer , Youth )

Invites young people to go beyond merely knowing the words of the Apostles' Creed to exploring it as a guide to their Christian walk and a unifying force that connects them to the body of Christ. 17 lessons covering each phrase of the creed. Includes study guide.

Attitude is Your Paintbrush: It Colors Every Situation

Type: BOOK
Author: Moore, James W.

( Attitude , General , Grace , Gratitude , Group Study )

Inspires readers to transform negative, pessimistic attitudes into positive, optimistic attitudes centered on the love and hope of Jesus Christ. Includes a study guide for individual or group use and can be adapted for various numbers of weeks.

Bad Girls of the Bible: Exploring Women of Questionable Virtue

Type: BOOK
Author: Essex, Barbara J.

( Bible , Bible People , Bible Study , Bible/Bible Stories , General , Group Study , Scripture Interpretation , Women )

12-week study for women and men, laity and clergy, brings to life the Bible's "bad girls" - notorious women we love to hate, exploring lives filled with betrayal, deception, rejection, jealousy, and exploitation. Shows us women of exceptional boldness, courage, determination and independence - women not that different from ourselves.

Becoming a Contagious Christian: Communicating Your Faith in a Style that Fits You

Type: VHS
Author: Mittelberg, Strobel and Hybels

( Christian Education , Christian Life , Evangelism , General , Group Study , Outreach , Small Groups , Welcoming / Reaching Outside the Church )

Releasing the hidden evangelist in every Christian. A Proven course designed to equip believers for effective evangelism in today's world, showing ordinary believers how they can share the Gospel in a natural and powerful way while being the person God made them to be. Each session's exercises, discussions, self-assessments and video vignettes give step-by-step guidance to help participants become effective communicators for Christ to those around them. For small to large groups,...

Beyond 30 Seconds: Developing a Welcoming Congregation

Type: VHS
Author: Igniting Ministry Series

( Church Admin/Leadership , Church Renewal , General , Group Study , New Members , Outreach , United Methodist , Visioning , Welcoming / Reaching Outside the Church )

Takes you and your congregation to the next level. 7-session video curriculum for small or large groups invites us to look beyond the TV commercials to truly become people who understand and welcome newcomers. Each session explores how a small group can assist a congregation to view welcoming, not as a program, but as a way of living within the body of Christ. Includes video, leader's guide and learner's guide.

Bible Jesus Read, The: 8-session Exploration of the Old Testament

Type: KIT
Author: Yancey, Philip

( Bible , Bible Study , Bible/Old Testament , Christian Education , General , Group Study )

Provocative, soul-searching group study that will change your picture of the Old Testament. Journey through the scriptures Jesus read, used and loved…scriptures that laid the foundation for everything He ever said or did. Includes video (8 twelve-min. clips), leader's guide, participants guide, and softcover copy of "The Bible Jesus Read."

Bible, The Book that Bridges the Millenia, The: Part 2-Interpretation and Authority

Type: BOOK
Author: Beach, Maxine Clarke

( Bible , Bible History , Church History , General , Group Study , History , Meditations , Scripture Interpretation , United Methodist )

Looks at interpretation of the Bible - tools to interpret. Remembering that Christians over the centuries have varied in their interpretations of Scripture. Also looks at the authority of the Bible for United Methodists. Includes study guide for groups.

By Water and the Spirit: A Study of Baptism for United Methodists

Type: BOOK
Author: Vogel, Dwight

( Baptism , Church History , General , Group Study , Sacraments , Service , Spiritual Growth , Theology , United Methodist , Worship )

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.

Celebrating the Earth 6 PART SERIES

Type: VHS
Author: UMCom

( Earth , Ecology , Environment , General , Group Study , Social Justice )

A soliloquy on loving and caring for animals and some thoughts about what the church can do to lead into a visit to a “green” cathedral and a celebration of creation. This program both provides a culmination of the series and becomes a celebration for us all. Comes with study guide.

Choices and Challenges: Stewardship for Youth

Type: BOOK
Author: Dick, Dan R.

( General , Group Study , Money , Retreats , Stewardship , Youth )

Invites youth to discover the real meaning of stewardship in every part of their lives. In 4 chapters (Time, Relationships, Possessions, and Creation), youth discover how stewardship touches their problems, hope, and dreams. Each chapter has a real-life dilemma, biblical reflection, group questions, and try-it-on-for-size applications. For group study, youth meeting, small groups, and discipleship studies.

Christian Parenting for Peace and Justice: Program Guide

Type: BOOK
Author: McGinnis and McGinnis

( Bible , Bible Study , Christian Life , Family , General , Group Study )

Guides a leader in planning and leading a series of 7 or more sessions to help parents grasp and practice the biblical vision of Shalom - God's intention of wholeness, well-being, harmony, freedom, peace, and justice - for their homes, community, and world. Plans are also given for adult small groups, retreats and dialogues. Includes worksheets.

Christian Response in a Hungry World

Type: BOOK
Author: Witman and Witman

( Food , General , Group Study , Hunger , Mission , Social Justice )

Study-action unit designed primarily for local churches about hunger in our world. Ample material for input, inspiring discussion and a desire for action. Designed for many age levels. An invitation to look at the past, present and future.

Christians and Money: A Guide to Personal Finance

Type: BOOK
Author: Joiner, Donald W.

( Fund Raising , General , Group Study , Meditations , Modern/Contemporary , Money , Stewardship )

Explores the questions: how do biblical principles of faith connect with the way I view and use my money, and how do my attitudes toward money rate on the scale of Christian "money sense"?, and others. Connects questions of faith with practical patters like setting financial goals, creating a budget, planning for savings, dealing with debt, and writing a will. Each chapter includes focus questions and exercises. Can be used as an individual or group study.

Communicating - Exploring the Sacred in Death and Dying

Type: VHS
Author: DelBene, Ron

( Death/Dying , General , Grief/Death , Group Study )

Communication during the process of death is not always easy. However a family has communicated or failed to, the stress of illness and death make communication both more difficult and more necessary. This program explores ways to open up or improve meaningful communication in families and with friends.

Couples Who Cope: Sustaining Love in Difficult Times

Type: BOOK
Author: Ives, Jane P.

( Communication , Conflict Resolution , Counseling , Death/Dying , Family , General , Group Study , Marriage , Reconciling , Separation , Small Groups )

Collection of true stories that explores how adversity affects marriages. Grouped around themes of family crises and concerns, separation caused by career demands, relationship breakdown and recovery, illness of a spouse, and death. Illustrates the importance of communication and conflict-resolution skills. Includes 13 page leader's guide for use with small groups.

Cup of Our Life, The: A Guide for Spiritual Growth

Type: BOOK
Author: Rupp, Joyce

( General , Group Study , Prayer , Small Groups , Spiritual Growth )

Original and practical book sharing how the ordinary cups that we use each day can become sacred vessels that connect us with life and draw us ever closer to God. Creative guide for individual and group prayer with 6 weekly themes based on different images of the cup.

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?

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