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Activating the Passive Church: Diagnosis and Treatment

Type: BOOK
Author: Schaller, Lyle E.
( Church Admin/Leadership , Church Growth , Church Renewal , General , Leadership , New Members , Renewal/Revival )

Written for both lay and ordained congregational leaders, this book diagnoses the causes of church passivity and formulates a method for combating the problem.

Basic Ecclesial Communities: The Evangelization of the Poor

Type: BOOK
Author: Barreiro, Alvaro
( Central America , General , Hispanic Ministry , New Members , North America , Outreach , Poverty , Theology , Welcoming / Reaching Outside the Church )

The birth of the Basic Ecclesial Communities is a startling example of what can happen when the Church takes seriously the Lord's command to preach the good news to the poor. Seeks to promote practical pastoral experiments among and with marginalized Christians within North American society. Inspiration from Latin America!

Beginnings

Type: KIT
Author: Weber, Ron
( Basic Concepts , Christian Education , Christian Life , Faith , General , Modern/Contemporary , New Members , Small Groups )

9-12 week small-group study about basic Christian beliefs. Intended for adults hungry for an intentional walk with God that encourages a personal relationship with Jesus. Targets inquirers, explorers, seekers and new church members, designed to begin where these adults are on their spiritual journey. In each 2-hour session participants share a meal, watch a short video/DVD, engage in meaningful discussion and reflection, study Scripture, explore Christian faith and teachings, and grow in...

Beliefs of a United Methodist Christian

Type: BOOK
Author: Colaw, Emerson
( Basic Concepts , General , New Members , Theology , United Methodist )

(3rd edition) introduction and basic resource for both visitors and members of distinctive United Methodist beliefs.

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.

Bonds of Belonging: Pathways to Discipleship for Church Members

Type: BOOK
Author: LaSuer and Sells
( Church Growth , Church Membership , General , New Members , Welcoming / Reaching Outside the Church )

For church leaders trying to welcome visitors. Shows: 1)that there are bonds of belonging which ca open a pathway of discipleship and 2)that belonging must come before joining. How-to book about how and why people belong and what your congregation can do to open up the way for yourself and others.

Building Bridges: The Art and Practice of Evangelistic Calling

Type: BOOK
Author:
( Church Membership , Church Renewal , Evangelism , General , New Members , Outreach , Program Structure , Welcoming / Reaching Outside the Church )

When is it appropriate to visit prospective church members? How can ewe set up an evangelistic calling program in our community? What's the best way to call on inactive church members? These questions and more are answered in this concise, readable manual.

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.

Church Growth That Counts

Type: BOOK
Author: Elliott, Ralph H.
( Church Growth , General , New Members , Outreach )

Answers and suggestions about church growth that really count, offering new directions for every city or suburban church.

Claiming the Story: A Journey in the Christian History for United Methodists

Type: VHS
Author:
( Church History , General , New Members , United Methodist )

A Journey in Christian History for United Methodists Inspire young and old alike with the drama of Christianity--the personalities, movements, and events that shaped each age. Introduce people to the early leaders, the church fathers, the innovators, the crusaders. Share the words they wrote and spoke, and the scenes they lived. After the German and English Reformations, follow the storyline of the development of United Methodism.

Clayride - Gallop Through United Methodist History

Type: VHS
Author:
( Church History , General , New Members , United Methodist )

An interpretative overview of the history of the United Methodist Church that is presented with clay animation.

Come to the Feast: Invitational Evangelism

Type: BOOK
Author: Escamilla, Roberto
( Evangelism , General , New Members , Outreach , Welcoming / Reaching Outside the Church , Witness )

Presents the Denman lectures delivered at Kansas City, MO on January 5-8, 1998 under the auspices of the Foundation for Evangelism. Invitational evangelism is about allowing God's grace to heal the soul and the body. Tackles how to relate evangelism, invitation and healing, how to communicate the gospel in the postmodern world, and invitational preaching.

Daisies are Still Free, The

Type: BOOK
Author: Wilson, Patricia
( Christian Life , Coping , General , Inspiration , Love , New Members , Spiritual Growth , Stress )

A refreshingly honest account of one person's ongoing faith journey, and the pitfalls and temptations along the way. God love us where we are, not where we'd like to be. This book is a great relief for a struggling Christian or a new Christian.

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

Discovering the Modern Methodists: Tape 1

Type: VHS
Author:
( Church History , General , New Members , United Methodist )

Part 1: The Need for 'Muscle' in the Church. Part 2: The Dynamics of Discipleship. The video series is designed to help persons, groups, and congregations understand the call to a disciplined Christian discipleship in the church of today, and to show how Covenant Discipleship Groups are a way of accepting this call in the life and work of the local congregation. 4 parts.

Early American Methodism 1769-1844: Vol. 1 Missionary Motivation and Expansion

Type: BOOK
Author: Barclay, Wade Crawford
( Church History , General , History , Mission , New Members , United Methodist , United States )

Presents a comprehensive, detailed, and accurate history of American Methodism in its character as a Christian missionary movement. Covers the missionary motivation and extension of the Methodist Movement from 1769 to the division between the North and the South in 1844.

Evangelism Ministries: Planning Handbook

Type: BOOK
Author: Braden, Suzanne G.
( Evangelism , General , New Members , Outreach , Program Structure )

The essential guide to your evangelism efforts. 6-session guidelines for meetings. Highlights include: new member assessment, community assessment, and 20 planning worksheets.

Extending Your Congregation's Welcome: Internal Climate and Intentional Outreach

Type: BOOK
Author: Coswell, W. James
( Church Growth , Evangelism , General , New Members , Outreach , Visioning , Welcoming / Reaching Outside the Church )

Shares the secrets of developing your congregation's internal climate. Then describes dozens of examples, from faith-sharing to direct mail and telemarketing, which will help your church extend its welcome in specialized ways to target groups in your immediate community.

First Year, The: Incorporating New Members

Type: BOOK
Author: Braden, Suzanne G.
( Church Growth , Church Membership , General , New Members , Outreach , Welcoming / Reaching Outside the Church )

Describes the problem of incorporating new church members. Offers Strategies for visitation, shepherding programs, membership classes, small group life, and instruments for record keeping. Also resources to help you disciple and incorporate new members so your congregation does not lose them in the first year.
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