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25 Two-Minute Talks for Children: Stories that Teach Bible Truths

Type: BOOK
Author: Cornils, Stanley P.
( Children , Children's Ministry , Christian Education , Family/Parenting , General , Parenting , Storytelling )

Brief stories to help anyone communicate important lessons to children. They are short, the language is plain, and the lessons are real.

52 Ways to Teach Stewardship

Type: BOOK
Author: Williamson, Nancy S.
( Children's Ministry , Christian Education , General , Stewardship/Children )

Easy-to-do activities for ages 4-12.

6-Minute Messages for Children: 52 New Children's Lessons for Any Occasion

Type: BOOK
Author: Hinchey, Donald
( Children , Children's Literature , Children's Sermons , Christian Education , General )

52 New Children's Lessons for Any Occasion. Bring children close to God - with a whole year's worth of Bible-based sermons just for them. You'll use creative activities to get kids involved and teach unforgettable lessons. Each talk uses simple, meaningful words even very young children understand and takes only minutes to prepare.

Arts & Crafts for Bible Stories: #2 New Testament

Type: BOOK
Author: Carr, Jean M.
( Bible/Bible Stories , Children , Christian Education , Crafts , General , Lower Elementary , Upper Elementary )

44 Old Testament arts and crafts for ages 8-12. Great hands-on suppliment for New Testament lessons.

Basic Skills for Church Teachers

Type: BOOK
Author: Griggs, Donald L.
( Christian Education , General , Teacher Training , Teaching Aids )

Ideas and experience-tested advice to those who have limited time for preparation and training. Also contains helpful checklists and suggestion lists for additional ideas and support. Helps you: Build relationships, stimulate creativity, develop Bible skills, utilize audio visual material, and nurture students' faith.

Basics: Confirming What I Believe - 7 Essentials in the Christain Faith

Type: BOOK
Author:
( Basic Concepts , Christian Education , General , Small Group Ministry , Small Groups , Welcoming / Reaching Outside the Church )

This resource is designed for small groups. There are two tracks in the same book…entry level and advanced level. The topics are: orientation, God the Father almighty, Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit, the church universal, forgiveness of sins, and life everlasting.

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,...

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...

Beginnings: Children's Bible Studies

Type: BOOK
Author: Coghill, Nancy Taylor
( Children , Christian Education , General , Toddlers )

For persons concerned with the Christian growth of infants and toddlers. Chapters have differing audiences: teacher, coordinator, pastor, nursery home visitor, parent. Helps you develop an infant/toddler program, understand growth and development for those children, curriculum guide, and resource section.

Better Children's Sermons: 54 Visual Lessons, Dialogues, and Demonstrations

Type: BOOK
Author: Dann, Bucky
( Children , Children's Ministry , Children's Sermons , Christian Education , General )

For pastors and Christian educators - a creative approach to the important task of developing the faith life of children. 54 Visual Lessons, Dialogues, and Demonstrations

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."

Big Book of Bible Crafts and Projects, The

Type: BOOK
Author: Mackenzie, Joy
( Children , Children's Ministry , Christian Education , Crafts , General )

Lots of creative activities for kids of all ages. Includes crafts, scripture memory aids, bulletin boards, and patterns. Each activity is based on one or more specific Bible themes, concepts, stories or events. All are open-ended and adaptable to various ages.

Birth, Death and Resurrection: Teaching for Spiritual Growth Through the Church Year

Type: BOOK
Author: Smith, Judy Gattis
( Christian Education , Church Year , General , Program Structure , Spiritual Growth , Teaching Aids )

Shows how your Christian education program can be more structured around the Christian Year. Helps bring a new vitality to Christian ed. programs by offering the church year as a structure to introduce Christian understandings of spiritual experiences such as birth, baptism and death, practical programs for children, youth and adults, and useful insights into the lectionary for church school teacher.

Caring Evangelism: A Visitation Program for Congregations

Type: BOOK
Author: Braden and Clement
( Caring , Christian Education , Evangelism , General , Outreach , Teacher Training , Visioning )

In 7 practical sessions, training for a visitation program that combines evangelism with in-depth training in the skills of caregiving. Leader's Guide and Participant's Workbook.

Children as Partners in the Church

Type: BOOK
Author: Huesser and Huesser
( Children , Children's Ministry , Christian Education , General , Intergenerational )

Ideas for learning/teaching experiences and inter-generational groups will spark new life in your church school program. The "partnership ministry" concept involves children in worship and mission. This exciting resource has unlimited potential for your church's ministry with children from nursery through older elementary grades.

Children in the Worshiping Community

Type: BOOK
Author: Ng and Thomas
( Children , Children's Ministry , Christian Education , General )

Demonstrates how to achieve balance between theological integrity and relevance for children. Shows how, why and wherefore to help children participate fully in the church.

Children, Yes!, The: Involving Children in Our Congregation's Worship

Type: BOOK
Author: McLarty, Philip W.
( Children , Children's Ministry , Christian Education , Clergy , General , Pastors , Worship )

Involving Children in Our Congregation's Worship

Christian Story, The

Type: VHS
Author: Marty, Martin
( Christian Education , Christian Life , Church History , General , Global , History , Reformation , United States )

Martin Marty narrates a six part video series about the "story" that Christians have in common with one another. Segments include: What's your story?, early church, the Middle Ages, the Reformation, the coming of Christianity to America, The Enlightenment, and the church around the world. Each segment is about 22 min. long and it includes a study guide.

Christmas Customs Near & Far

Type: VHS
Author:
( Children , Christian Education , Christmas , Culture , General , Global , Traditions )

Follow Mrs. White and her class learning about Christmas observances in countries of the world and the US. Designed to help us appreciate Christmas customs of people in other lands and how these are related to Christmas traditions in America. Comes with 1-page guide.

Church as Learning Community, The: A Comprehensive Guide to Christian Education

Type: BOOK
Author: Everest, Norma Cook
( Christian Education , Education , General , Program Structure )

Comprehensive guide for the local congregation to framing Christian educational practices within many types of parishes. Offers tools and strategies as well as important questions.
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