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…And a Time to Heal: Reflections from Wedgewood Baptist Church

Type: VHS
Author: Clark and Coleman
( Crisis , Death/Dying , Faith , General , Grief/Death , Inspiration , Prayer , Spiritual Growth )

On Sept. 15, 1999, a man entered Wedgwood Baptist Church in Fort Worth, TX. By the time he ended his life with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, he had taken 7 lives, left 7 others wounded, and unraveled the innocence of the entire church body. This documentary tells the story of people affected by the shootings. Explores the role of faith in the healing process and looks at different ways people deal with their grief.

A Lasting Legacy

Type: VHS
Author: Campbell, Leman, Johnson and Smith
( Faith , Family/Parenting , General , Love , Parent/Child Relationship , Parenting , Spiritual Growth )

On this video parents will discover that children must feel loved unconditionally or they may not accept their parents moral and spiritual values. Parents will also learn three essential steps to leaving a lasting legacy. Video includes workbook and leaders guide. Also includes Bible study (from rightnow.org).

A Stockbridge Homecoming: The True Story of a Family's Journey

Type: BOOK
Author: Duffy, Penelope S.
( Asia , Biography , Faith , Family , General , Government , History , Inspiration , Mission , New England Conference )

A gripping narrative of separation, journey and renuion played out against the political and militairy upheaval of the Communist Revolution and the quiet streets of New England. Ultimately it is the triumph of family, of community and of faith that crosses all boundaries - a story tha tspeaks to the hear and lifts the spirit. In 1946 a New England minister, Alfred Starratt, wentas a teacher and missionary to the heart of Central China. His wife and family had to leave China, by Rev. Starratt...

Amish Grace - How Forgiveness Transcended Tragedy

Type: BOOK
Author: Donald B. Kraybill
( Christian Life , Community , Faith , Forgiveness , Healing , Hope , Inspiration , Justice , Love , Tragedy )

Amish Grace tells a story of forgiveness informed by deep faith, rooted in a rich history, and practiced in real life. In an American society that often resorts to revenge, it is a powerful example of the better way taught by Jesus.

Approaching Hoofbeats: The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

Type: BOOK
Author: Graham, Billy
( Evangelism , Faith , General , Scripture Interpretation , Witness )

Explains the revelation of Jesus Christ to his servant John: God's plan to save our fragile island home from destruction and a practical, personal agenda for each of us to join him in that most urgent task.

Augustine of Hippo

Type: VHS
Author:
( Christian Life , Faith , General , History , Inspiration , Spiritual Growth )

Augustine of Hippo, a bishop in North Africa in the 4th century, was one of Christianity's most influential thinkers. A brilliant theologian and prolific writer, his longing fo rGod was restless and relentless. Chronicling his spiritual journey in the 'Confessions,' Augustine is forever pushing the boundaries of self knowledge in order to understand himself in relation to God. His pilgrimmage holds meaning today for anyone searching for the point where God and self meet.

Baby Boomer Spirituality: 10 Essential Values of a Generation

Type: BOOK
Author: Miller, Craig Kennet
( Christian Life , Faith , General , Generations , Identity , Spiritual Gifts )

Explores boomers issues (downward mobility, loneliness, rediscovery of family, millenialism, environmentalism, and supernatural faith) in a way that enables you to see this generation in a new light. Defines the spirituality of a generation which is ready to make a difference in this world.

Baby is for Loving, A: For Expectant Parents and Parents of Infants

Type: BOOK
Author: Nan and Peterson
( Faith , Family , Family/Parenting , General , Parenting )

Helps families prepare for the event (the birth of a baby) but also offers practical suggestions and spiritual guidance for the days, weeks and months that follow.

Becoming a Contagious Christian - Youth Edition

Type: KIT
Author: Willow Creek
( Evangelism , Faith , General , Outreach , Welcoming / Reaching Outside the Church , Youth )

Designed with both you and your students in mind. Everything you'll need to help students discover and develop and discover their unique evangelism styles. Includes and Evangelical Styles Assessment; activities for individuals, partners, and small groups; and video dramas that model and bring to life the evangelistic skills students can use every day. Included: Video cassette, Student's Guide, Leader's Guide, and PowerPoint Presentation on CD-ROM.

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...

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

Type: BOOK
Author: Beach, Maxine Clark
( Bible , Bible Study , Faith , General , Theology )

Spiritual growth study for UMW is very challenging. This book looks at interpretation of the Bible and provides tools to interpret. It also looks at the authority of the Bible with our individual interpretations.

By Faith Alone

Type: BOOK
Author: Bill Griffeth
( Faith , Family , General )

One Family's Epic Journey Through 400 years of American Protestantism.

Changing Channels: The Church and the Television Revolution

Type: BOOK
Author: Inbody, Tyron, Ed.
( Faith , General , Television , Theology )

This book is an in-depth assessment by a group of professional theologians, of promises and problems that religious television programs offer to Christian faith and community in our media-dominated culture.

Christian Identity and Religious Pluralism: Religions in Conversation

Type: BOOK
Author: Barnes, Michael
( Ecumenical , Faith , General , Religions , Theology , Welcoming / Reaching Outside the Church , World Religions )

How should Christians respond to the problem of religious pluralism? Is it possible to accept the idea that God is revealed in other faiths without sacrificing one's own religious identity? Barnes shows how a Spirit-centered theology of religions can overcome many of the difficulties involved in more traditional christological approaches. He addresses interfaith dialogue, Christology, ecclesiology, missiology, and the nature of theology itself.

Christian Way, The: a Wesleyan View of Our Spiritual Journey

Type: BOOK
Author: Dunnam, Maxie
( Basic Concepts , Faith , General , Grace , Salvation , Wesley, John )

Helpful orientation for the new Christian or for anyone simply curious about the Christian faith. Explains the need for salvation and how to come to enjoy it. Explains the Wesleyan understanding of prevenient grace, individual freedom, and entire sanctification.

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....

Climb A Tall Mountain

Type: VHS
Author:
( Faith , Family , Family Devotions , Forgiveness , General , Inspiration , Love , Parent/Child Relationship )

This spiritually uplifting film was photographed entirely on location in the majestic Swiss Alps. Its message of love and forgiveness comes alive in a heart-warming way through the lives of Heidi, Peter, Hans and the Swiss wood-carver. "God is the mastercarver and wants to shape us and smooth out the rough edges. But God can only do this is if we invite Jesus into our hearts to cleasnse and fill us. Then He is able to make something beautiful out of our lives." A wonderful film for the...

Come and See: Biblical and Contemporary Encounters with Christ

Type: BOOK
Author: Clement, Shirly F.
( Evangelism , Faith , General , Jesus , Outreach )

A combination of biblical and contemporary stories of people who met the living Christ, experienced transformation in their lives, and were so excited they told others to "come and see" this Jesus. By studying and reflecting on these stories, you become better able to tell your own faith story and invite others to "come and see."
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