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# Growing Little Helpers. Group Publishers, 1998.     ISBN: 0764420410.
Service projects preschoolers can do! Preschoolers love to help and here are more than 40 service
projects they'll do  with ease. As preschoolers serve their families, churches, and communities, they
will learn to care about others. Plus, your preschoolers' self-esteem soars as people respond to their
efforts. Each service project ties to a Bible theme or story and you get a step-by-step teaching time
with each project. For Sunday school teachers, Christian education directors, children's pastors,
preschool directors, and parents of preschoolers. & Group & Amazon Books

# Preschool Teacher Training. Group Publishers.    #1483  4 VHS videos and Leaders Guide
This four-part video series covers everything you need to prepare preschool teachers and volunteers
to work in your ministry. Tape 1 covers the developmental characteristics of preschoolers--presented
in a fun way--through the eyes of a preschooler. Tape 2 gives practical help for getting ready for a
preschool program--preparing teachers and setting up a preschool room. In Tape 3, you'll discover
how to effectively manage a preschool class--learn about discipline, attention spans, and other
classroom management techniques. Tape 4 will give you ideas for teaching preschoolers--including
what they're capable of understanding and how they can learn about God. These tapes work well
for in-church training or for busy volunteers--just send the tapes home for at-home training. Either
way, you'll be giving your teachers and volunteers complete training to work with preschoolers in
your church.   Group

# The Safe and Caring Church Nursery. Jennifer Root Wilger, Beth Wolf (Editor).
Group Publishing, 1997, 144 pages.  ISBN: 0764420259 Paperback.
Make your church nursery an inviting place for babies and parents. Here's everything you need to know
to create a church nursery even picky parents will trust. From picking cribs to the best way to staff and
train nursery workers here are proven tips from top church nurseries around the country. Learn how to
develop policies which security measures make sense and how to move beyond baby-sitting to actually
teaching babies. Whether your church is planning a new nursery or it's time to revisit your current
nursery, this book is for you.  Group  & Amazon Books

# Awesome Volunteers. Christine Yount. 1998,  Group Publishing. ISBN: 0764420569.
From the editor of Children's Ministry Magazine comes this how-to book for recruiting, training, and
keeping volunteers fired up. Includes extensive interviews with dynamic ministry workers, practical insights,
useful principles, and reassuring dose of encouragement. Group  &  Amazon Books

# Bible Skills for Better Teaching: Helping Kids Make the Connection - Smart Teacher Viideo
Series. Gospel Light. Teacher training by Wes and Sheryl Haystead. Practical ways to build interest,
develop Bible skills, and make the Bible relevant to children. Shows teacher how to share personal
benefits of Bible study, connect the passage to the child's life, tell stories that come to life, and express
to the teacher what the child has learned.  30 minutes. Gospel Light

# Children's Ministry Guide for Smaller Churches. Rick Chromey.
1995, Group Publishing. Paperback.  ISBN: 1559456000Here's practical help
for making the most of your small church setting! You'll find case histories, encouraging examples, and
sound advice from children's workers who are making a difference in small churches.
Group   & Amazon Books

# Children's Ministry That Works!: The Basics & Beyond. Jolene L.
Roehlkepartain. Group Publishing 1991, 223 pages.  ISBN: 0931529697
In this useful handbook, 22 children's ministry veterans share creative ideas for Sunday school,
children's church, vacation Bible school...even after-school programs and ministries to children
with special needs. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this book will
improve your ministry!  Group  & Amazon Books

  # The Christian Educator's Handbook on Children's Ministry : Reaching and
Teaching the Next Generation. Robert J. Jr Choun, Michael S. Lawson, Howard G.
Hendricks. Baker Book House, 1998, 2nd edition, 320 pages.
ISBN: 080109058X  This comprehensive reference tool provides church workers with information
on all aspects of teaching approaches, program administration, and childhood development related to
teaching children up to age twelve. A sampling of topics covered include: age-group characteristics,
computers in the classroom, discipline, intergenerational programs, learning styles, summer ministries.
After exploring the biblical and historical perspectives on why the church is called to minister to
children, the authors provide suggestions for developing primary goals and objectives for children's
programs.  Amazon Books & Baker Book House

Devotions for People Who Love Kids. Group Publishing, ISBN: 0764421158
Teachers need hugs too. And encouragement. And support. And spiritual nourishment. And here are
all three in 20 ready-to-use, active-involvement devotions that motivate, challenge, and thank those
who work with kids. Use these upbeat devotions at planning meetings, kick-off rallies, staff socials,
parties, or appreciation dinners. Build a stronger team, lift morale, and affirm or ministry workers
with these low-prep, easy-to-present devotions. Group  & Amazon

# Discipline: Guidance that Makes a Difference - Smart Teacher Video Series. Gospel Light.
Teacher training by Wes and Sheryl Haystead. Discusses prevention of children's disruptive behavior
and how to correct it. Behavior challenges give teachers opportunities to demonstrate God's love and
forgiveness, and they can help children learn to do what's right.  Gospel Light

# The Discipline Guide for Children's Ministry. Jody Capehart,
Gordon West, Becki West. Group Publishing, 1997.  ISBN: 1559456868.
It's the hardest thing about teaching... until now. With this book you'll understand and implement
classroom management techniques that work--and that make teaching fun again! From a thorough
explanation of age-appropriate concerns...to proven strategies for heading off discipline problems
before they occur...here's a practical book you'll turn to again and again. For appropriate,
kid-tested, educationally sound solutions for discipline dilemmas, rely on The Discipline Guide for
Children's Ministry!  Group  & Amazon Books

Friend-Makers & Crowdbreakers. Group Publishers, 1997.
ISBN: 0764420062. Help your children's ministry grow! Helping children feel at home in Sunday
school is more than just a good idea--it often determines if visiting families return! Now it's easy to
help children quickly feel comfortable in your Sunday school with these friend-makers and
crowdbreakers. Your teachers will help children...* meet each other for the first time, * get to
know each other, and * become real friends! You'll guide children as they explore what the Bible
says about friendships, and get dozens of crowdbreaker and friend-maker activities. Perfect for
your Sunday school, Bible club, or after-school program! Group & Amazon Books

# Hands-On Service Ideas for Children's Ministry. Group Publishing, 1998
. ISBN: 0764420402  Help children understand the value of serving others. You can with these
hands-on activities designed especially for elementary-age kids. Step-by-step directions make it easy
for even busy adult leaders to pull   these projects together in record time. Help your kids understand
the value of serving God. Lead them in following God's commandments to serve others. Give them a
hands-on experience that sticks with them   forever. Perfect for Sunday school teachers, midweek club
teachers group leaders, and VBS teachers.  Group & Amazon Books

101 Simple Service Projects. Susan L. Lingo; Marilynn G. Barr. Standard Publishing, 2001.
128 pages. ISBN: 0784711542. Through the activities in this book, kids will discover why God wants us
to serve others, what blessings come from serving, and how serving others is the best way to serve God
as well. This book will include 101 community-building projects, real-life stories about serving, reproducible
"care cards," and a service resource directoty.  CBD - Available to ship on or about 07/115/01.

Quick Relief for Children's Ministry Leaders.  Ivy Beckwith. Group Publishing, 1998.
Here are solutions for 63 of the most common problems in children's ministry!
You'll get quick and practical solutions to dilemmas that plague every church. Chapters include
training volunteers, programming, planning, and working with a ministry budget. You'll get the
answers you need and feel affirmed as you read this to-the-point guide to making ministry effective
and fun!    Group & Amazon Books

# Teaching Children in the Church. 5 VHS videos and Leaders Guide. #279X
Designed to give teachers and leaders of children much-needed direction and creative ideas for their
ministries, this video series is the perfect addition in every church. These five videos and Leaders
Guide allow you to train all of your teachers in as little as two hours. You'll train every teacher in your
church to teach interesting, exciting classes that fire kids' enthusiasm for God. You can even send
the video series home with teachers who can't attend your regular training sessions. Included in the
Leaders Guide are handouts, discussion ideas, and activities to make learning fun. Start training today!
Group

The Ultimate Bible Guide for Children's Ministry: Helping Kids Make the Bible Their
Lifetime Friend.  Group Publishing Inc., 1999.         Paperback
ISBN: 0764420763. You want your kids to know the difference between the Old and New
Testaments. To quickly and easily find Bible verses. To understand the Bible and be comfortable
exploring God's Word. Start here. These kid-friendly, 5- to 15-minute activities help children
from preschool through 6th grade master the skills that make Bible reading fun. Give kids a
rock-solid foundation for using the bible and do it without boring them.
Group & Amazon Books

Hands-On Service Ideas for Youth Groups. Steve Case, Fred Cornforth.
Group Publishing, 1995.  ISBN: 0816314217. Here's a practical, step-by-step plan for
developing your group's service lifestyle--and reaping the benefits. Walk through the four Stages of
Service Involvement, learn how to organize sure-fire success, and turn any service project into a
powerful community witness. This guide offers over 100 dynamic ideas to help your kids put their
faith into action through service--inside and outside the church.
Group & Amazon Books

No Apologies: The Truth About Life, Love + Sex -  Self-Control, not Birth
Control.  Focus on the Family/Tyndale. Teens get the facts about sex-and how to remain pure-in
this exciting new video from Focus on the Family Films. Highlighting abstinence as the only true
"safe sex," it's a powerful, hope-filled expos‚ that delivers an unforgettable message about character,
the importance of purity and the risks of promiscuity. Video.  Running time: approx. 30 mins.
Focus on the Family

The Prayer of Jabez for Teens.Bruce Wilkinson. Multnomah Publishers Inc., 96 pages. Hardcover
ISBN: 1576738159. CBD Availability: Available to ship on or about 09/01/01.

Purpose-Driven Youth Ministry: 9 Essential Foundations for Healthy Growth.
Doug Fields. Zondervan Publishing House, 1998, 256 pages. ISBN: 0310212537. Youth leaders
passionate about a ministry that fulfills the five scriptural purposes of evangelism, discipleship, fellowship,
ministry, and worship will discover a proven, team approach that reduces burnout and incorporates the
strengths of the church as a whole.
    A model that can be adapted to fit the unique needs, personality, and circumstances
of any church; a flexible and exhaustive approach to building a healthy, self-sustaining youth ministry
based on nine components: Power of God, Purpose, Potential Audience, Programs, Process, Planned
Values, Participating Leaders, Parents, and Personnel.
        Here in detail and depth is the theory behind effective youth ministry and the application-the means
for translating sound principles into practical action. From developing a purpose statement, to drafting a
plan for spiritual growth, to the ins-and-outs of family involvement, to keeping the ministry focused, fresh,
and vibrant, this volume presents up-to-date insights and seasoned, frontline advice.
Amazon Books  & Zondervan Publishing House

Student Ministry for the 21st Century : Transforming Your Youth
Group into a Vital Student Ministry. Bo Boshers, Kim Anderson. Zondervan Publishing
House, 1997, 288 pages.  Hardcover ISBN: 0310201225.
From the director of Student Impact, one of the country's largest and most effective student
ministries, here is a clear, step-by-step approach that takes you for a quantum leap beyond
merely maintaining a youth group to impacting the world.
Amazon Books  & Zondervan Publishing House

Volunteer Youth Worker Training Course. Dennis "Tiger" McLuen.
Basic Course.  In six fast-paced interactive sessions, your volunteers will gain knowledge
and skills they'll need to be effective youth ministry leaders. Each 60 to 90 session offers a variety
of active-learning componets and features insights from youth ministry educators  "Tiger" McLuen
and Mike Yaconelli. Basic Course includes: 3 Volunteer Handbooks, A Leader's Guide, and the
Training Video.  Zondervan Publishing House

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Be All You Can Be : A Challenge to Stretched to Your God-Given Potential.
John C. Maxwell. Chariot Victor Books, 1995.  Paperback. ISBN: 1564765164
Written in an easygoing conversational style. Be All You Can Be challenges and encourages readers
to strive to reach their God-given potential. Amazon Books

The Best of Boundaries: When to Say Yes, When to Say No to Take Control of Your
Life, Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend, Video Cassette, 1994.
Finally, some help for Christians who are overworked, overwrought, and overcommitted.
This thirty minute highlight video gives a brief overview of the eight session Boundaries video course.
Zondervan Publishing House

Boundaries: When to Say Yes, When to Say No to Take Control of Your Life,
Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend, 256 pages, 1992. Hardcover ISBN: 0310585902;
Leader's Guide Ed., 128 pages, 1999.  ISBN: 0310224527 Paperback;
Participant's Guide, 96 pages, 1999.  ISBN: 0310224535
This book presents a biblical treatment of boundaries, identifies how boundaries are developed, and
how they become injured, shows Christian misconceptions of their function and purpose, and gives a
program for dveloping and maintaining healthy limits. Amazon Books  & Zondervan Publishing House

# Boundaries, Revised--Video Curriculum, Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend. Zondervan
Corp. ISBN: 0310223628. Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend make a best-selling curriculum even
better. Biblical basis for setting boundaries, explain how you can construct your own, and show how
boundaries can be damaged. They also give you methods for dealing with abusive or controlling people
and keys for gaining control of your life. Designed to teach the basics of setting relationship boundaries
(when to say "yes" or "no"), this revised program now features: a 9-session, 120-minute video with
discussion starters and vignettes; a group-interactive format for enhancing participation; new leader's
and participant's guides; and the Boundaries hardcover. CBD & Zondervan Publishing House

# Fun Friend-Making Activities for Adult Groups. Karen Dockrey. Group
Publishing, 1997. Paperback. ISBN: 0764420119.More than 50 relational
programming ideas that help even shy adults talk with others at church! Leaders of adult groups will
find low-risk Icebreakers to get adults introduced and talking...Camaraderie-Builders that help
adults connect and start talking about what's really happening in their lives...and Friend-Makers
to cement friendships with authenticsharing and accountability.A must for pastors, teachers of
adult Sunday school classes, intergenerationalprogramleaders,and anyone else who wants to
get adults together and talking about things that matter. Group & Amazon Books

#  How to Stay Christian in College: An Interactive Guide to Keeping the Faith. J. Budziszewski.
Navpress, 1999, 143 pages. ISBN: 1576830616. When you go to college, you're leaving behind your
network of support and heading to a world with different perspectives, responsibilities and expectations.
Even if you're going to a "Christian" college, there's no guarantee you won't face challenges to your faith.
 Author discusses the foundations of the Christian faith and addresses different worldviews and myths
that students encounter at college. Filled with quotes, statistics, resources, stories and encouragement,
it will equip you to conquer the hurdles that lie ahead. Chapters: College As Another World; What God
Thinks Of The World; What The World Thinks Of Itself; Talking With Non-Christian Friends; Myths
About The Search For Knowledge; Myths About Love And Sex; Myths About Politics; Coping In
Campus Social Life; Coping In Campus Religious Life; Coping In The Classroom; The Meaning Of
Your Life.  Amazon Books   &  Focus on the Family, Item Code: BP663

# The Journey Of Desire. John Eldredge.  Thomas Nelson /Word. 2001. 224 pages.
ISBN: 0785267166. You've heard the teaching before---sublimate your desires (sin) and replace them
with obligation (sanctification). Would you be surprised to learn that Christ calls us to embrace desire,
not to suppress it? Eldredge, a Christian counselor, reveals why our deepest yearnings are crucial to
living a satisfying, exciting, adventuresome life for the Lord. Recommended by Greg Wiens. CBD

Life on the Edge, A Young Adult's Guide to a Meaningful Future.
James C. Dobson. Word Books, 1995, 291 pages. Hardcover.  ISBN: 0849909279. In a world
of changing values, today's young people face challenges unlike any generation before. At every turn,
critical decisions must be made that will impact the rest of their lives. This book candidly addresses 20
of the most defining issues that young adults ages 16-26 will face, including career, finances, lifelong
love, and more. "Life on the Edge is my lifework, my effort to help our next generation bridge the chasm
between adolescence and adulthood." --James Dobson. Amazon Books   &  Focus on the Family

# Life on the Edge, From the Teen Years Into Responsible Adulthood.
Dr. James Dobson. Focus on the Family. A seven-part video series featuring America's leading family
authority, Dr. James Dobson's "Life on the Edge" presentations give young adults the insights needed to
succeed at marriage, career, relationships and other key areas of adulthood. Filmed on location before
an audience of 180 students. Recommended for ages 16 to 26.  Focus on the Family

# The Sacred Romance: Drawing Closer to the Heart of God. John Eldredge & Brent Curtis.
Thomas Nelson /Word. 214 pages.  ISBN: 0785273425. Do you still have spiritual longing inside,
even though your life is full? Curtis and Eldredge invite you to experience the "sacred romance" that fills
the void. Combining personal narrative and biblical truth, they lead you on a wonderful journey where
you'll discover the rich rewards of an intimate relationship with God---who is love. Recommended by
Greg Wiens  CBD

# When Men Think Private Thoughts. Gordon MacDonald. Thomas Nelson / Word, 288 pages.
ISBN: 0785271635.  What's your role as a man, as a husband, as a Christian? Take a penetrating look
at the issues today's men face on their  spiritual pilgrimage. Pastor MacDonald discusses identity,
masculinity, relationship, spirituality, and more to help you pinpoint areas in your life needing growth or
change. Includes a study guide for individual or group use.  Recommended by Greg Wiens.   CBD

# Wild At Heart. John Eldredge. Thomas Nelson / Word. 2001. 224 pages.  ISBN: 0785268839.
Dare to be the man God created you to be---passionate, adventurous, and free! In this provocative look
at Christian manhood,  Eldredge challenges you to abandon passivity and actively pursue the dreams
God has given you. Encouragement for every  man who wants to walk the road least taken---and
important insights for the woman who loves him! Recommended by Greg Wiens.  CBD

Women's Ministry Handbook. Carol Porter, Mike Hamel. Cook Communications.
216 pages, hardcover. ISBN: 0896938859.  Do you see the need for a women's ministry in your church
but don't know how to get it started? This handbook covers the wide range of practical information you
need. You'll learn about choosing leadership (including spiritual gifts and temperament tests), time
management, dealing with difficult people, organizing Bible studies, discipling others, and planning retreats.
And you'll discover the great benefits of a nurturing, growing women's ministry!  from Victor. CBD
 

Catch the Age Wave : A Handbook for Effective Ministry With Senior Adults. Win Arn,
Charles Arn. Beacon Hill Press, 1999. ISBN: 0834118009. The over-55 age group is an untapped
source of effective evangelism and outreach for most churches. Older adults have more institutional
loyalty, they have more discretionary time, they give more financially, and they want their lives to
make a difference ... all the ingredients of an "ideal" church member. This new book takes a fresh
look at how to reach and disciple older adults in your community and applies proven principles of
outreach to help you successfully reach this target group. CBD

God Never Forgets: Faith, Hope, & Alzheimer's Disease. Donald McKim. Westminster/John
Knox. 1998.  ISBN: 0664257046. Alzheimer's disease is devastating, both to individuals stricken
with the illness and to their  spiritual and physical caregivers. The emotional pain that this disease
causes can make religious faith slip  further out of reach with each lost memory. Perhaps our memory
is temporal. Perhaps our memory will fade,  and we will forget. This book powerfully reminds us that
God does not forget us no matter what the  circumstances. God always remembers who we are. This
book offers assistance to all those whose lives are affected by this degenerative disease, helping them
find God's presence in the midst of difficult times. This  book is for family members, friends, clergy, all
of whom will find help and insight for their confrontation with Alzheimer's disease. CBD

Graying Gracefully : Preaching to Older Adults. William J., Jr Carl (Editor). Westminster John
Knox Press, 1977, 176 pages. ISBN: 0664257224. This book gives practical instruction and examples
of biblical and theological sermons to this growing population, enabling the preacher to proclaim the
gospel more clearly for older adults. It is the only resource available for preaching the gospel effectively
to older adults, covering topics from biblical and historical views of age to older adults' need for social
justice. Each chapter concentrates on the practical issues for preaching to this group and contains a
sermon to illustrate the application of the principles discussed.

# May I Walk You Home?: Courage and Comfort for Caregivers of the Very Ill. Joyce
Hutchison, Joyce Rupp. Ave Maria Press, 1999, 160 pages. ISBN: 0877936706. Authors capture the
spirit of personal companionship for those who accompany the dying on their final journey. Hutchison's
moving stories relate her many experiences of caring for the dying, tracing the moments of joy,
experiences of connection, and glimpses of heaven that occur along the way. Rupp's simple and tender
prayers express beautifully the struggle and rewards of this companionship, offering caregivers both
strength and hope. Joyce Hutchison provides an example of what it is like to simply be there with one
who is seriously ill or dying, how to listen, when to speak, how to provide encouragement, and most of
all, how one's simple presence can enable the dying person to let go and make the final step of the
journey in peace. Each story is followed with a prayer experience consisting of a meditation exercise,
a poetic prayer, and an affirmation for the day. Whether family members, friends, chaplains, or health
care workers, caregivers will find here much inspiration and support for their ministry. CBD

# Never Too Old: How to Involve Older Adults in Your Church. Robert Garmatz. Concordia
Publishing House. ISBN: 0570045746. This practical manual helps church leaders and individuals deal
with two growing areas of need in the church and society---the increasing number of older adults and
congregations needing the older adults to accomplish their mission. CBD

No Wrinkles on the Soul: A Book of Readings for Older Adults. Richard Morgan. Abingdon
Press. 1990. 158 pages  ISBN: 0835806103. This book is a series of sixty-two meditations, ideal for
use by an individual as daily devotionals, as well as for small group devotional use. Each of the
meditations is accompained by a suggested scripture reading, a printed bible verse, and a reading for
reflection. Advancing age often requires adjustments to physical limitations and losses---but what about
the spirit? Scripture tells us that without spiritual vision people perish. While honestly acknowledging
the frailties of old age, the 65 meditative readings in this devotional meet seniors' desire for God's
eternal word, foster spiritual growth and vitality, and assuage fearfulness. From Upper Room.  CBD

# Pastoral Care of Older Adults. Harold Koenig Andrew Weaver. Augsburg / Fortress.
ISBN: 0800629647. By the year 2000 more than 50 percent of mainline Protestants will be over the
age of sixty. Older adults have special needs, to which many pastors are not adequately prepared to
minister. This problem is addressed by providing practical guidance in dealing with such issues as
Alzheimer's disease, the chronically ill, relocation, health crises, grief, depression, anxiety, gender
differences, poverty, and the needs of children of older adults. CBD

A Very Present Help. Miriam Dunson. Westminster/John Knox. 100 pages. ISBN: 066450034X.
Finally, here is a Bible study guide that relates scripture to the unique needs of older people; one where
God's story in scripture and the stories of older people find real connection. CBD

#  With God's Oldest Friends : Pastoral Visiting in the Nursing Home. Henry C. Simmons,
Mark A. Peters. Paulist Press, 1996, 103 pages. ISBN: 0809136368. A practical guide for both
ministers and volunteers, this ecumenical book shows how to plan an effective nursing home visit,
relate to the staff, administer sacraments, and handle personal fears and reactions. CBD

# Born Again, 20th Anniversary Edition. Video- 110 minutes. Crown Video Duplicating Inc.
He had power, prestige, and his own office in the White House. So how did Charles Colson, the
"hatchet man," go from being one of the most powerful men in Washington to being a prisoner---and
later the founder of Prison Fellowship? Includes new footage of Prison Fellowship Ministries. CBD

# Fanny Crosby. Video - 90 minutes. Intercomm. Discover how a bliind woman shared God's grace
through music! Although tested by a devastating cholera outbreak at the school for the blind where she
taught, and by the death of her only child, her faith never wavered. In fact, it inspired her to create classic
hymns like "Blessed Assurance" and "To God Be the Glory." CBD

# The Hiding Place. Video- 2 hours, 20 minutes.  Wesscott Marketing.  ISBN: 1564080242.  In
wartime Holland, the Ten Boom family quietly sheltered Jews in their small house---until Nazis discovered
the  ''hiding place.'' This is the remarkable true story of Corrie and her sister Betsie's endurance of the
death camp, and their sure  hope that God alone is the true hiding place. CBD

# Run Baby Run: The Story of Nicky Cruz. Video -  52 mintues. Vision Video. Driven byy drugs,
alcohol, and violence, gang leader Nicky Cruz walked a one-way road to hell---until pastor  David
Wilkerson introduced him to Christ. Now, over four decades later, Rev. Cruz is internationally known
for his ministry to  gang members and young people. Witness Cruz's amazing transformation as you
watch this unforgettable video based on his best-selling autobiography. CBD

# The Dirt on Learning, Ground Tools to Grow Faith in Your Church. Thom &
Joani Schultz. Group Publishing, 1999, 208 pages.   ISBN: 0764420887
This thought-provoking book from veteran educators Thom & Joani Schultz explores what
Jesus' Parable of the Sower says about effective teaching and learning. Readers will rethink the
Christian education methods used in their churches and consider what really works. While this
book issues a direct challenge to evaluate the effectiveness of a church's Christian education
program the tone is reassuring the positive. Group  &  Amazon Books

#  The Dirt on Learning Video Training Kit. Group Publishing, 1999. With this videotraining kit,
churches can train their entire staff. Includes the book, training video, 7 overhead transparencies, a
leader's guide with reproducible handouts, magazine subscription discounts, and more!   Group

# Disciple-Making Teachers. Josh Hunt & Larry Mays. 1997, Group
Publishing, 128 pages.  ISBN: 0764420313
You want adults in your church to grow in their faith and to live their faith in a powerful way.
Here's how to make sure that happens... This clear, practical guide equips teachers of adult
classes to have impact and produce disciples eager for spiritual growth and ministry. You get a
Bible-based, proven process that's achieved results in churches like yours and comes highly
recommended by Christian leaders like Dr. Bruce Wilkinson, Findley Edge, and Robert Coleman.
Discover what needs to happen before class in preparation, in class during teaching, and after class
in service to turn your adult classes into disciple-making classes. You'll explore disciple-making
topics such as discipline in daily life, building intimate friendships, self-image, corporate worship,
lay ministry, and more!      Group &   Amazon Books

# Extraordinary Results From Ordinary Teachers. Michael D. Warden.
Group Publishing, 1998.  ISBN: 0764420135
Now both professional and volunteer Christian educators can teach as Jesus taught. You'll explore
the teaching style and  methods of Jesus and get clear and informed ways to improve your teaching
style. These practical, thoughtful principles will deepen our teaching and increase your impact.
 Group  & Amazon Books

# No Disabled Souls. Jim Pierson. Standard Publishing, 1998.160 pages. ISBN: 0784707685.
Pierson relates the stories of 14 different individuals with disabilities and explains how each of these
people has enriched his own life. With an emphasis on inclusion, Pierson offers practical suggestions
on topics such as the appropriate way to greet those with missing limbs and how to assist those using
wheelchairs. In his warm and disarming style, this well-respected author will challenge you to reach
out to people in need and lead them to Christ. For teens through adults.  CBD

150 Awesome Ideas to Energize Any VBS. John R. Cutshall. Group Publishing, 1998.
ISBN: 0764421182.  Even veteran VBS workers will save time, energy, and
money with these practical tips. It's all here from where to do effective advertising to how to get
follow-up results. 155 winning ideas in all... insider shortcuts most VBS directors learn the hard
way... but you can learn right here. Group  & Amazon Books

Quick Relief for Sunday School Teachers. Group Publishing, 1998.
ISBN: 0764420739. Here are the top questions asked by volunteers and helpful, real-world
answers from front-line Christian educators.  Group & Amazon Books

The 7 Laws of the Learner. Bruce H. Wilkinson. Questar Pub., 1992.
 ISBN: 0880704640. These seven time-tested, proven principles and techniques will
help produce lasting life change in any teaching situation. Wilkinson shares secrets of the "forgotten
mindset" to help teachers renew their desire to teach and of "speed teaching" that enables students to
remember three times more than normal. Outlines plans for securing high achievement from low
achievers and more. Amazon Books  & Walk Through the Bible

# Thank You by Ray Boltz: A Music Video Tribute to Sunday School Teachers.
Group Publishing.   #2017  Be sure your teachers hear the two words they need to hear
most: Thank You. This 5-minute video version of Ray Boltz's classic Thank You affirms and
inspires Sunday school teachers and renews their enthusiasm for ministry. Perfect for your next
teachers meeting or teacher-appreciation Sunday.   Group

# Volunteer Recruiting Video.  Video commercials that you can play almost anytime and anywhere
in your church. Catch their attention during Sunday morning service. Open their eyes in Sunday school
class. Have your prayer group leaders show it at their home groups. Follow these simple steps and you
will have more volunteers than you can use! (God willing!) 30 minutes worth of short TV advertisements
that generate recruits for you! Includes  messages of appreciation for current teachers and leaders. Can
be used with any children's ministry program or curriculum. Includes encouraging messages like: 'Be the
one to make a mark for the Kingdom of God for eternity' and 'You can help kids discover God's love.'
Gospel Light

# What Every Sunday School Teacher Should Know - Video. Gospel Light. Follow educator Elmer
Towns as he takes you through nine steps to building a strong Sunday School.  55 minutes. Gospel Light

Why Nobody Learns Much Of Anything At Church: And How To Fix It. Thom Schultz.
Video Anyone who teaches children, youth, or adults about the Christian faith will find practical,
step-by-step solutions for improving how they provide Christian education. And this book not only
calls for sweeping change in Christian education, but it shows you why change is needed...and how to
get the job done! You'll explore keys to help unlock learning in your church. You'll get step-by-step
plans for making changes that dramatically increase how much people learn--and remember--in your
classes! And be sure to get the 30-minute video--it's a great discussion starter, and you'll see vivid
demonstrations of how you can double or triple what your students learn without adding any additional
volunteer staff! Group &  Book- Amazon Books

# You Can Double Your Class in Two Years or Less. Josh Hunt. 1997.
ISBN: 0764420194. A bold claim...with a practical plan to back it up. No pie-in-the-sky theories
or suggestions of what should work here. Author Josh Hunt has tested the strategies for growth
presented here in the real world of church boards and busy neighborhoods...and his suggestions work.
Here is a clear vision...a practical plan for getting the job done...and a specific, measurable goal:
doubling any adult class or group. Pastors, leaders of adult Sunday school classes, and anyone else
who's tired of talking about growth and wants to see it happen will find this book irresistible.
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# Easy to Make Puppets and How to Use Them. Fran Rottman.Gospel Light Pubn., 1994.
1994. ISBN: 0830716793.192 pages. Reproducible; patterns & guidelines
for making & using puppets withages 2-12. CBD&Amazon Books

Puppet Director's Notebook. Jim Scott, Dale VonSeggen.One Way
Street, Inc., 1998, 61 pages. Spiral-bound. ISBN: 1583020659.
For puppet ministry team directors - full of how-to pages for preparing, organizing, recruiting,
rehearsing, and planning puppet team performances. It includes reproducible forms such as
medical consent, commitment contracts, attendance records, performance checklists, and
many more!  One Way Street    &   Amazon Books

# Sermon-Booster Dramas. Timothy J. Kurth, Tim Kurth. 1997. Group Publishin
g.   ISBN: 0764420119 .  Turbo-charge your sermons! Ministers, Sunday school
teachers, and worship leaders face the same problem: how to deliver consistently powerful
messages in fresh, new ways. Solution: Set up your message with memorable dramas--each just
3 minutes or less! That means you can add one of these flexible, easy-to-produce skits without
totally revising your program. These 25 low-prep dramas hit hot topics ranging from burnout...
ethics... parenting... stress...to work and career issues.These are useful for worship and study
settings and include discussion questions after each drama sketch. Bonus: section detailing how
you can write and produce your own dramas. Group & Amazon Books

Becoming a Contagious Christian.  Bill Hybels, Mark Mittelberg. Zondervan Publishing
House, 1994/96.  Paperback ISBN: 0310210089; ISBN: 0310485002
Hardcover; Participant's Guide by Bill Hybels A proven action plan for impacting the spiritual lives
of friends, family members, co-workers, and anyone you come in contact with. It describes how you
can naturally share your faith with others; as naturally as conversing. The emphasis is clear: be yourself
in Christ, find a style that works for you. Hybels and Mittelberg use simple, straightforward language
and diverse biblical characters such as Peter, Paul, Dorcas, and the Samaritan woman to encourage
us with the good news that God knew what he was doing when he made each of us. As a result, all
of us can impact our world for Christ. Some of the styles the authors identify are: The Confrontational
Approach, The Intellectual Approach, The Testimonial Approach, The Interpersonal Approach, The
Invitational Approach, and The Service Approach. Amazon Books  & Zondervan Publishing House

# Becoming a Contagious Christian: Communicating Your Faith in
a Style That Fits You. Subtitle: Willow Creek Community Church's Evangelism Course.
 Mark Mittelberg, Lee Strobel, and Bill Hybels. Zondervan Publishing House, 1995.
(Small Group Discussion Kit, Multiple Components) ISBN: 0310501091
A turn-key teaching program to help your small group, Sunday school class, and other educational
settings learn how to do evangelism the way it was meant to be done -- naturally! This kit includes
Video, Leader's Guide, Participant's Guide, and Overhead Masters.Zondervan Publishing House

Building Strong People : How to Lead Effectively. Bobbie Reed, John F. Westfall
(Contributor), John Maxwell. Baker Book House, 1997, 176 pages. Paperback
ISBN: 0801090288. This well-researched, easy-to-read look at leadership is an effective guide for
church staff, lay workers, and students who want to become more effective leaders of leaders,
dream releasers, and kingdom builders. Amazon Books

# Building a Contagious Church. Mark Mittelberg with Bill Hybels. Zondervan Corp. 2000, 256
pages. ISBN: 0310221498.  Is your congregation an irresistible magnet attracting the unchurched? If
not, let Mittelberg's 6-step plan help. Discover the secrets of equipping and liberating every believer to
become "contagious"---and  build a diversified evangelism team. You'll learn six styles of outreach, how
to communicate the gospel without compromise, and more.  CBD

# Developing the Leader Within You. John C. Maxwell. Thomas Nelson, 1998.
ISBN: 0785270116 Hardcover. What does it take to make a leader? By examining the differences
in leadership styles, Maxwell outlines principles for inspiring, motivating, and influencing others.
These principles can be used in any organization to foster integrity and self-discipline and bring about
positive change. For anyone who is in leadership from CEO to Pastor. CBD & Amazon Books

# Developing the Leaders Around You. John Maxwell.  Thomas Nelson/word.  1995. 192 pages.
 ISBN: 0840767471. Maxwell says that helping others reach their full potential is a great way for you to
achieve excellence in today's competitive world. From identifying and training potential leaders to
fostering a productive team spirit, you'll find dozens of ways to create leadership ability in those around
you. The companion to his bestseller Developing the Leader Within You. CBD

# Five Star Church. Stan Toler & Alan Nelson. Gospel Light, 226 pages, 2000.
ISBN: 0830723501. In the hotel trade, "five stars" equals excellence in efficiency and service. What
are the marks of a "five star" church? Packed with practical tips, this guide will help you pursue Christian
excellence by obeying the Lord's command to "honor one another above yourselves." Discover how to
build a quality church where everybody feels welcome. CBD

#  5 Steps to Making Disciples. Bill Bright. New Life Publications. 1997, 48 pages.
ISBN: 1563990563. What is one of the most effective ways to build a spiritual legacy? Through a
discipleship ministry. But perhaps you're thinking: I could never lead a discipleship group. Now you can!
With the step-by-step instructions and a little bit of time, you will learn how to pass on basic spiritual
principles to others according to 2 Timothy 2:2.   CBD

#  How to Get into the Kingdom of Heaven. Billy Graham. Video- 49 minutes. Wesscott Marketing.
Do you know people who are always ready with excuses as to why they can't accept God's gift of
salvation?  The most influential evangelist of our time provides answers to these excuses and offers clear
examples you can use to  encourage those who are wavering. Joni Eareckson Tada shares her inspiring
testimony.  CBD

# It Only Hurts on Monday. Why Pastors Quit and What You Can Do About It. Gary McIntosh &
Robert Edmondson. ChurchSmart Resources. Evidence suggests pastors are moving or dropping out at
an increasing rate. The authors have researched over  60 ex-pastors and their churches to discover some
of the causes of this crisis in pastoral leadership. Topics include: burnout, professional isolation, inadequate
education, unrealistic expectations, resistance to change, poor pastoral accountability, tight finances,
personal loneliness, and spiritual warfare. Each chapter concludes with helpful and practical suggestions
on what you can do to help your pastor have a longer and more fruitful ministry in your church. 
ChurchSmart

# The Master's Plan for Making Disciples: Every Christian an Effective Witness Through an
Enabling Church. Win Arn, Charles Arn. Baker Book House. 176 pages, 2nd edition , 1998.
ISBN: 0801090512. Of all the ways people come to Christ and the local church, the vast majority come
through relationships with present members. This book is designed to help any church intentionalize this
dynamic growth process. "The strategy reviewed in this text," the authors explain, "uses the powerful
principles of disciple-making exemplified and called for by our own Master. Amazon Books

# Natural Church Development, A Guide to Eight Essential Qualities of Healthy Churches.
Christian Schwarz. ChurchSmart Resources. Critics of the church growth movement have often
emphasized the need for quality congregations. We should not focus on numerical growth, but should
concentrate on qualitative growth. Schwarz has done extensive research world-wide and found that
healthy, growing churches seem to share eight quality characteristics: Empowering leadership, Gift-oriented
ministry, Passionate spirituality, Functional structures, Inspiring worship service, Holistic small groups,
Need-oriented evangelism, and Loving relationships.
        Schwarz uses the illustration of a barrel with eight staves to symbolize the eight quality characteristics.
The barrel can only hold water to the height of the lowest stave. Schwarz argues, a church can only grow
as far as their 'Minimum factor' - the lowest of the eight quality characteristics in their church. He challenges
churches to resist the temptation to work on improving areas in which they already excel, for by doing this
they do not increase their minimum factor or their church quality. ChurchSmart

# Out of the Saltshaker. Video -160 minutes. Rebecca Manley Pippert. Gospeel Films Inc. InterVarsity's
2100 Productions.  ''Evangelism as a way of life'' sounds like a great idea. The truth is, you're too scared
to try it! Check out Becky Pippert's video seminar; she's an enthusiastic and realistic communicator, and
she lives what she talks. Using Jesus as her model, Pippert explores how to overcome fears, get the story
straight, learn to love other people, and effectively share the message of new life. Great for individuals and
small groups! Four messages on two 80-minute tapes. CBD

# The Purpose Driven Church : Growth Without Compromising Your Message
& Mission. Richard Warren, Rick Warren, Zondervan Publishing House, 1995, 399 pages.
ISBN: 0310201063. The thesis is that when churches think first about their health, growth is sure
to follow. "If your church is healthy," writes Rick Warren, "growth will occur naturally. Healthy,
consistent growth is the result of balancing the five biblical purposes of the church." These five
purposes are to "Love the Lord with all your heart," "Love your neighbor as yourself," "Go and
make disciples," "[Baptize] them," and "[Teach] them to obey." And those purposes can only be
accomplished, argues Warren, when church leaders stop thinking about church-building programs
and shift their focus to a "people-building process" involving fellowship, discipleship, worship, and
evangelism. Amazon Books & Zondervan Publishing House

# Raising Leaders for the Harvest. Robert E. Logan and Neil Cole.  ChurchSmart Resources.
"The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out
workers into his harvest field." Matthew 9:37-38 (NIV)  Introduces the concept of Leadership Farm
Systems, an organic process of leadership development which results in natural and spontaneous
multiplication of disciples, groups, ministries and churches. You will be guided step-by-step through
the development of your own leadership system and learn how to: Release ordinary people to make
and multiply disciples; Maximize learning through life and ministry experience; Identify emerging
leadership in your church; Empower people through mentoring relationships; Cultivate character and
skills in emerging leaders; Accelerate leadership production and mobilization; Generate momentum for
a church multiplication movement.

# Shoulder to Shoulder: Strengthening Your Church by Supporting Your
Pastor. Dan Reiland. Thomas Nelson / Word. 176 pages. 1997.  ISBN: 0785272488.
 Pastors can't go it alone. You need their support, but they need yours even more. Offering practical
principles and tips, Reiland shows you how to strengthen your church by building up your minister.
Discover the power of partnership, how to "connect" with your pastor, the blessing of speaking the
truth in love, and more. Helps laypeople understand the unique challenges a pastor faces, allowing
them to make a positive difference in the pastor's life as well as the congregation's. CBD

# Signs for These Times: Church Signs That Work. Ronald Glusenkamp.
Concordia Publishing House, 1998.  128 pages.   ISBN: 0570053307
An attention-getting church sign is an evangelism tool that works twenty-four hours a day. This
practical resource helps church leaders use their church signs as a venue for getting their
congregation known in the community and connecting faith with daily life and community
happenings. Along with an extensive collection of clever, Gospel-centered sayings for signs,
this resource includes information on how to develop sign messages and how to discern what
will and won't work. CBD &  Amazon Books  & Concordia Publishing House

# The Top Ten Mistakes Leaders Make. Dr. Hans Finzel. Cook Communications, 2000, 200
pages. ISBN: 0781433657. Poor leadership habits spawn new generations of poor leaders. Or they
create enough discomfort that the leader figures out how to do it right. That has been the experience of
author Hans Finzel and many others. In this leadership classic Hans starts by explaining the bad habits
many of us have observed in our leaders and have perhaps fallen into ourselves. Finzel offers ideas for
changes in leadership styles in the interest of creating a more dynamic work environment. CBD

#  The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership : Follow Them and People Will Follow You.
John C. Maxwell. Thomas Nelson, 1998, 223 pages. Hardcover. ISBN: 0785274316.
Maxwell believes that to be successful in life, every person needs four skills: 1) The ability to cultivate
relationships with others; 2) The ability to equip and develop other people; 3) A positive attitude;
and 4) Leadership ability. He has combined insights learned from his thirty-plus years of leadership
successes and mistakes with observations from the worlds of business, politics, sports, religion, and
military conduc, and boiled it down to 21 timeless principles that anyone can use and apply, regardless
of profession, culture, gender, or position. CBD & Amazon Books

The 21 Most Powerful Minutes in a Leader's Day. John Maxwell. Thomas
Nelson / Word, 2000.  224 pages. ISBN: 0785274324. It's not the "power nap" after lunch that gives
you strength each day; it's the intentional time spent considering crucial issues. Leadership expert John
Maxwell shows you how to maximize your assets, minimize weaknesses, and learn to lead with your
heart as well as your mind. Daily readings include suggestions for integrating and applying ideas. CBD

# 264 Great Outreach Ideas for Individual Christians and for Churches.
Joel Heck. Concordia Pub House, 1993, 95 pages.  ISBN: 0570046157. Proven, practical ideas
for reaching out to the lost. Helps individuals with personal witnessing and offers ideas for church
groups and evangelism committees. Has the names of the idea contributors.
Amazon Books  & Concordia Publishing House

# The Willow Creek Guide to Leading Life-Changing Small Groups.  Bill Donahue. Zondervan
Publishing House 1996, 191 pages. ISBN: 0310205956. Like nothing else, small groups have the
power to change lives. They're the ideal route to discipleship a place where the rubber of biblical truth
meets the road of human relations.  Packed with practical, proven information, tips and insights, will
help small group leaders and churches develop and lead effective groups that change lives. Topics
include small-group philosophy, training leaders, the dynamics of group life, conducting meetings,
shepherding members, and more. Amazon Books

# Attention Deficit Disorder, Help for Hyperactivity. Focus on the Family. Audiocassette,
Item Code: CS778. Dr. James Dobson welcomes a panel of medical and educational experts and
parents to describe the challenges of raising a child with Attention Deficit Disorder.
Date Last Aired: 12/07-09/98       Focus on the Family

# A Biblical Portrait of Marriage. Dr. Bruce Wilkinson. Walk Through
the Bible. Video Kit.  From sex to spirituality, from in-laws to God's laws, Dr. wilkinson addresses
couples at every level of maturity and happiness. Featuring twelve 40-minute video sessons on on six VHS
tapes, this kit includes 20 professionally produced dramas and 50 animated cartoons. The first six sessions
examine Partners in Marriage:  the roles and responsibilities of husbands and wives; the second six sessions
tackles the most challenging Problems in Marriage, such as money, communication, and loyalty. Includes 6
VHS tapes, Leaders Guide, one  156-page workbook. Promotional Video also available $5.00.
Walk Through the Bible

# Boundaries in Marriage. Henry Cloud John Townsend. Zondervan Corp., 224 pages. Hardcover,
ISBN: 031022151X. Sure, kids need boundaries . . . but husbands and wives? Cloud and Townsend say
"Absolutely!" They'll show you that respecting your spouse's personal "territory" can actually strengthen your
relationship. Discover how to keep your marriage safe from intruders such as idols, affairs, other people . . .
even well-meaning parents. CBD

# Boundaries With Kids : When to Say Yes, When to Say No to Help Your Children Gain
Control of Their Lives. Henry Cloud, John Townsend.  Zondervan Publishing House, 1998, 208 pages.
 ISBN: 0310200350. Cloud and Townsend help moms and dads make choices and develop a parenting
approach that sees beyond the moment to the adults their children will become. For parents who want their
kids to escape the struggles they themselves have experienced, here's an in-depth look at how to implement
the "preventive medicine" of character development by establishing sound boundaries-starting with the parents.
Helps moms and dads learn how to: bring control to an out-of-control family life; set limits and still be loving
parents; define what legitimate boundaries are in the family transfer what they are learning as parents to help
their children develop healthy boundaries. CBD & Amazon Books  & Zondervan Publishing House

Boundaries With Kids Workbook : When to Say Yes, When to Say No to Help Your Children
Gain Control of Their Lives. Dr.  Henry Cloud, Dr. John Townsend. Zondervan Publishing
House, 1998, 144 pages. Paperback  ISBN: 0310223490.When to say yes
and when to say no are crucial decisions in any life. In order to feel safe and be able to negotiate
important stages of mental, social, and spiritual growth, kids need to know what their boundaries are.
Designed to accompany Boundaries with Kids, this workbook shows parents step-by-step how to help
their sons and daughters form healthy relationships that lead to well-rounded character and successful
adult lives. Amazon Books  &  Zondervan Publishing House

The Family-Friendly Church. Ben F. Freudenburg, Rick Lawrence. Group Publishing,
Inc. 1998.  ISBN: 0764420488. Discover how certain programming can often short-circuit your church's
ability to truly strengthen families and what you can do about it. You'll get practical ideas and suggestions
featuring profiles of real churches. It also includes thought-provoking application worksheets that will help
you apply the principles and insights to your own church. CBD  &  Group & Amazon Books

# Family-Friendly Ideas Your Church Can Do. Ben F. Freudenburg, Rick
Lawrence. Group Publishing Inc., 1998, 96 pages. ISBN: 0764420356.Build families and a
stronger church.Here are creative, fun ways to help your churches families grow stronger and spend
time together and get closer to each other and God. These 50 great activities include family service
projects. Learning and worship services.Plus enrichment and fun times for families of all kinds from
the dad-mom-and-kids variety to childless couples to singles! Make your church a place everyone feels
at home with these practical, ready-to-go programming ideas and watch your church family grow.
Group & Amazon Books

# Fun Family Festivals. Standard Publishing. 1999. 128 pages. ISBN: 0784770916.  A collection of
24 holiday happenings, hooplas, celebrations, and festivals that help churches encourage families to learn
more about God and themselves. Each simple-to-set-up celebration includes games, crafts, snack ideas,
& a powerful closing devotion and prayer. CBD

# Love Must Be Tough/Straight Talk. Dr. James C. Dobson. Thomas Nelson /Word, 1999. 512
pages. Hardcover, ISBN: 0849916542. This new two-in-one volume contains the classic James Dobson
bestsellers Love Must Be Tough and Straight Talk—each loaded with practical, straightforward advice
for relationship building. In Love Must Be Tough, Dr. Dobson attacks the root problem of most marital
crises—a lack of respect—offering practical help for rekindling mutual respect and mature love. Straight
Talk stakes a clear path through the confusion of men's roles, teaching men how to build stable, loving
and satisfying relationships with their wives and children. CBD & Amazon Books & Focus on the Family

# Mentoring Engaged and Newlywed Couples Curriculum Kit: Building
Marriages That Love a Lifetime, Dr. Les Parrott, III and Dr. Leslie Parrott,
0-310-21707-5, Video Kit, 1997.This video curriculum is designed to help churches
start a marriage mentoring program by providing  the tools for recruitment, screening, and
training of mentoring couples. CBD &  Zondervan Publishing House
Mentoring Engaged and Newlywed Couples Leader´s Guide, Dr. Les Parrott, III
and Dr. Leslie Parrott, 0-310-21708-3, Softcover, 144 pages, 1997.
Part of the video curriculum kit. Zondervan Publishing House
Mentoring Engaged and Newlywed Couples Participant´s Guide, Dr. Les Parrott, III
and Dr. Leslie Parrott, 0-310-21709-1, Softcover, 1997. Part of the video curriculum kit.
Amazon Books  & Zondervan Publishing House

#1001 Ways to Connect With Your Kids. James R. Lucas. Tyndale House, 2000, 200 pages.
ISBN: 0842331549.  Bridge the generation gap with this creative and insightful paperback.
Discover the basics of establishing communication with your children, maximizing special moments,
creating powerful traditions and staying close even when you're far away. CBD  & Amazon Books &
Focus on the Family   Item Code: BD085

Parenting Isn't for Cowards. James C. Dobson. Word Books, 1997, 240 pages.
ISBN: 0849940141.  Parenting Pointers You Can Trust. Frustrated with child-raising? Get the advice
and encouragement you need to succeed in Dr. Dobson's best-selling "owners' manual" for moms and
dads. Between its pages are hope and advice for surviving the battle of wills, handling the perils of
adolescence, escaping burnout and much more. Amazon Books   &  Focus on the Family

Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts: Seven Questions to Ask Before (and After)
You Marry, Dr. Les Parrott, III and Dr. Leslie Parrott, 0-310-49240-8, Hardcover,
208 pages, 1995. Workbook for Men, 0-310-48731-5, Softcover, 1997.
Workbook for Women,  0-310-48741-2, Softcover, 1997.
Engaged couples and newlyweds can identify and overcome stumbling blocks to a healthy
marriage. Amazon Books  & Zondervan Publishing House

Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts: A Marriage Curriculum for the
Engaged, About to Be Engaged, and the Newly Married, Dr. Les Parrott, III and
Dr. Leslie Parrott, 0-310-20451-8, Video Kit, 1995.
This complete premarital curriculum, for use by groups or individual couples, helps couples
prepare for strong, lasting marriages. It includes two videos with eight half-hour sessions by the
authors, one copy of each of the workbooks (one for men and one women).
Zondervan Publishing House

# The Second Half of Marriage. David & Claudia Arp. 1998. 256 pages. ISBN: 0310219353.
Drawing on the national survey of hundreds of "second-half" couples, the Arps reveal eight marital
challenges every  long-term marriage faces, and they offer strategies and exercises for meeting each
of them. CBD

# The Second Half of Marriage Curriculum Kit: Facing the Eight Challenges of the Empty Nest.
Dave Arp, Claudia Arp. Video. Zondervan Corp., 2000. ISBN: 0310236843. Make The Second Half
of Marriage even better than the first! Based on their award-winning book, this curriculum from David and
Claudia Arp gives practical strategies for meeting eight major challenges of the "empty nest" years. Discover
how to maintain effective communication, let go of past marital disappointments, grow closer to God together,
and more. Designed for a weekend or 9-week small group, the kit includes two videocassettes, a leader's guide,
and a participant's guide. CBD

10 Great Dates to Revitalize Your Marriage : The Best Tips from the
Marriage Alive! Seminars. Dave Arp, Claudia Arp (Contributor). Zondervan Publishing
House, 1997, 208 pages; ISBN: 0310210917.
An innovative book designed to enrich and improve marriages. Can be used alone or as the
participant´s guide in the 10 Great Dates Curriculum. Dating doesn't have to be only a memory
or just another boring evening at the movies. David and Claudia Arp have revolutionized dating
by creating Couples' Nights Out--memory-making evenings built on key, marriage-enriching
themes. Amazon Books  & Zondervan Publishing House

#  10 Great Dates to Revitalize Your Marriage Video Curriculum, David and Claudia
Arp. 1997. 0-310-21350-9, Video and guides. A curriculum to enrich marriages by
helping the church provide a setting for couples to enrich and improve marriages by rediscovering
the joy of dating. Based on materials from the proven Marriage Alive seminar.  Couples work
together as well as individually on "dates" designed to help them develop five basic and five
advanced skills to revitalize their marriages. The curriculum includes 2 videos, a leader's guide,
and 10 Great Dates to Revitalize Your Marriage, a sample of the book each participating couple
will need.   CBD &  Zondervan Publishing House

# Vive La Difference! Paul & Nicole Johnson. Focus on the Family/Tyndale.
Item Code: VI353.   VHS video. Differences. Every couple has them. But before they
eat away at your relationship, grab your spouse's hand and head for the TV. In Focus on the
Family's latest video, "Vive La Difference," husband and wife acting team Paul and Nicole
Johnson show you how to improve your marriage by embracing the uniqueness of your spouse.
In four dramatic sketches that are humorous, yet poignant, the Johnsons demonstrate how to
deal with and ultimately delight in your differences! Focus on the Family

# Baker Handbook of Single Adult Ministry. Douglas L. Fagerstrom (Editor). Baker Book House,
1997.  Hardcover.   ISBN: 080109027X. Provides a comprehensive reference covering all the major
aspects of ministry with single adults, including community service, dating and marriage, divorce recovery,
spiritual retreats, and more. "Single adults are a mission field, but it can be equally true that single adults
have a mission, " writes Bill Flanagan. All of the minister leaders in this book balance mission field with
mission. This reference and training guide replaces the two books, Single Adult Ministry, the Next Step
and Single Ministry Handbook.     Amazon Books

# Boundaries in Dating. Henry Cloud John Townsend. Zondervan Corp. 2000, 208 pages.
ISBN: 0310200342  Dating scene got you down? Try a new approach! Discover how to take
responsibility for your life, behavior, and values as God intended. Organized by principles such as
honesty, freedom, and respect, this guide helps you develop self-control and intimacy in healthy dating
relationships so you're better able to find and commit to a marriage partner. CBD

# Boundaries in Dating Groupware: Making Dating Work. Drs. Henry Cloud & John Townsend.
VIDEO. Zondervan Corp. 2001. ISBN: 0310238730. Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend don't
advise Christians to kiss dating goodbye---but they do believe there's a biblical way to go about it!
Perfect for groups of any size, their complete curriculum helps believers discover godly wisdom for
cultivating healthy relationships. Includes a participant's guide, a leader's guide, one Boundaries in Dating
book, and a 120-minute video divided into 10 sessions. CBD

# Counseling Single Adults : A Handbook of Principles and Advice. Douglas L. Fagerstrom
(Editor), Jim Smoke (Introduction). Baker Book House, 1996. Hardcover ISBN: 0801090083.
Covering distinctive needs and lifestyle problems, singles leader Fagerstrom and other specialists provide
resources and explain tendencies, suggesting action steps and special concerns. A book of encouragement
and help for the single adult ministry leader whose phone rings continually and whose doorway is crossed
daily by people with an array of stories, needs, cries for help, and desperate circumstances. CBD  &
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# The Idea Catalog for Single Adult Ministry. Compiled by Jerry Jones. Cook Communications.140
pages. Stuck for activity ideas for your singles ministry? Here's help! Jam-packed with more than 150 tried and
true ideas, this collection includes step-by-step instructions on planning and executing special events, socials,
retreats, ministry to single parents, leadership training, evangelistic outreach, and much more. CBD

Single Adult Ministry for Today. Bobbie Reed. Concordia Pub House, 1996,
144 pages. ISBN: 0570048400.  This manual presents a thorough exploration of single adults of all
ages and the challenges they face daily. Offers in-depth information on how to start and run a
successful singles' ministry from the ground up. Bobbie Reed is a nationally-known speaker and
consultant on singles' ministry.  Concordia Publishing House  & Amazon Books

# Single and Content : Experiencing Singleness in a Paired-Off World. Dana Anders, Chris
Conti, Nathan Clement, Lana Trent. Word Books, 1999, 243 pages.  ISBN: 0849937191.
Can you really be single and content? While more than 45 percent of the U.S. adult population is
single, most books written for singles focus on how to find a mate. Single and Content, instead,
offers candid conversation about the authors' own lives as singles and intersperses first-hand stories
gathered from Christian music artists such as Avalon, Rich Mullins, Heather Floyd from Point of
Grace, and Jeff Frankenstein from the Newsboys, all addressing the issues of singleness. Gain
perspectives from the advice of well-known commentators and authors such as Larry Burkett and
Dennis Rainey. Whether dealing with such topics as eating habits, money decisions, or loneliness,
Single and Content's candor will help you to appreciate and enjoy the life with which you've been
blessed.   CBD & Amazon Books

The Complete Local Church Ushers Training System. System is design to be
used every 3 months in training new ushers. Includes: Two hour training video; 79 page manual
(can be copied); Head ushers manual; Bulletin inserts and posters; Certificate.
Ministry of Helps International

Greeting 101. Buddy Bell. Harrison House, 1998, 128 pages. ISBN: 1577940229.
Greeters have the awesome ability and opportunity to be an ambassador for the Lord.  The
pastor's vision is carried on and his ministry is extended through these everyday people.
Learn how to be an outstanding greeter in your local church and start doing something great for
God today! Ministry of Helps International &  Amazon Books

The Ideal Usher. Includes: Rev. Bell's newest training video for Ushers- 90 min.;
Ushering 101 Book - 230 pages.For the church with a small budget for Helps Ministry. A must for
Head Ushers! Ministry of Helps International, P.O. Box 27366 Tulsa, OK 74149 1-800-554-0644.

# Make Lasting Impressions. Resource Kit.  Neil Knierim.
0767322681.  The adage, "You never get a second chance to make a good first impression" is
also true of your church. "Make Lasting Impressions" is designed to help your entire welcoming
team make a positive impression on guests from the moment they arrive. This resource kit
includes everything you need to train your welcoming team: parking lot attendants, ushers,
greeters, welcome center workers, escorts, leaders who welcome guests in Sunday School
classes, and members as they greet guests in the worship services. You'll get video footage of
different welcoming scenarios and ideal responses; overhead cels; reproducible job descriptions
with practical suggestions for the welcoming team; a leader's guide; and a diskette to customize
welcoming packets for all your guests.  Lifeway Stores

Ushering 101 : Easy Steps to Ushering in the Local Church. Buddy Bell.  Harrison
House, Inc., 1998. Paperback  ISBN: 1577941632.
Ushering in the local church is much more than just shaking hands and passing offering buckets.
As an usher, you are a part of the ministry of helps, employed by God Himself. Your role is just
as important in the Body of Christ as that of a prophet, teacher or evangelist. This book covers
both the biblical and the practical aspects of church ushering. Buddy Bell, founder of Ministry of
Helps International, combines humor with Godly teaching to help you become more effective in
your ministry. Whether you are an usher with years of experience or someone who is thinking
about becoming an usher, you will be challenged to serve with excellence as you learn: •The
Scriptural role of ushering •Leadership by example •The legal do's and don'ts of ushering •The
responsibilities of the head usher •Plus much more! "I highly recommend this book to every
current or potential usher committed to serving his or her local church and God in excellence."
- From the foreword by John C. Maxwell. Ministry of Helps International  &  Amazon Books

Inside Look Willow Creek Service. Video - 120 minutes. Zondervan Corp. ISBN: 0310223571
 The next best thing to a front-row seat on Sunday morning! Recorded live, this video presents a Willow
Creek worship service in its entirety, with music, exaltation, communion, and teaching by John Ortberg.
Now you can witness and learn from the creative, groundbreaking techniques that have placed Willow
Creek at the forefront of the seeker-sensitive movement! 120 minutes. CBD

# An Inside Look At The Willow Creek Seeker Service. Video - 116 minutes.  Zondervan Corp.>
ISBN: 0310597293. Willow Creek Community Church (the largest church in America) and its pastor,
Bill Hybels, invite you to participate in one of their much-talked-about ''seeker services''---a worship
service specifically designed to attract the unchurched. Filmed one Sunday in June 1991, this service
incorporates music, drama, teaching, and ''seed-sowing'' with questions such as ''Can your goodness
earn favor with God?'' There's also a bonus discussion of Willow Creek's philosophy that will help you
decide whether, how, and why to incorporate some of their ideas into your own church.  CBD

#  Planning Blended Worship: The Creative Mixture of Old and New. Robert Webber. Abingdon
Press, 1998, 160 pages. ISBN: 0687032237.  A guide to planning creative worship for congregations
that follow the traditional fourfold pattern of  worship (gathering, word, table, and dismissal), as well as
for those who prefer a free-church, evangelical style or more contemporary or blended approaches to
worship. Robert Webber designed this volume to show pastors, music director and other worship leaders
the practical, structural, and theological steps for designing worship services characterized by biblical
depth, historical awareness, and contemporary relevance. The author includes charts and forms at the
end of each chapter that clearly show how music and other arts can be integrated with liturgical texts.
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#  Worship Evangelism. Sally Morgenthaler. Zondervan Corp., 1999, 320 pages. ISBN: 031022649X.
Now with a study guide to help you apply worship strategies more easily! Drawing from both traditional and
contemporary practices, Morgenthaler shows you why and how worship can help win nonbelievers to Christ.
Discover how to achieve worship that's culturally relevant, authentic, and best of all---life-changing! Includes
an appendix of cross-cultural music resources. CBD

#  Worship Is a Verb, Second Edition. Robert Webber. Hendrickson Publishers. 1996, 240 pages.
ISBN: 1565632427.  Worship isn't a showcase for talented performers, a lecture on textual criticism, or a
social occasion. It's the most intimate relationship you can have with your Savior. This modern classic shows
you how worship can transform your life by helping you leave the dull confines of the pew and enter the courts
of the Living God. CBD

# Worship Team Handbook.  A Siewert A. Crouch M. Frazier. Inter-varsity Press, 1999, 120
pages. ISBN: 0830819436. Looking for exhilarating ways to infuse new life into your worship service?
This down-to-earth book can help! Written by experienced worship leaders, it gives you practical
advice on everything from the use of music, Scripture, drama,  and video to the technical aspects of
sound, speaking, stage presence, and more. Includes free, ready-to-use sample dramas! CBD
 

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