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Printable Version (pdf) CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Christian Educators’ Guide to Evaluating and Developing Curriculum by Nancy Ferguson (Judson, 2008) A practical resource for identifying a congregation’s purpose for Christian education, evaluating and choosing curriculum, writing curriculum resources, and adapting curriculum. Includes reproducible worksheets and a list of resource providers. G-Rated: Group’s Dinner and a Movie, Friendship, Faith, and Fun for All Ages (Group, 2008) Designed for home viewing, each of the twelve movie recommendations includes dinner and snack recipes, invitations, decorating ideas, trivia quizzes and icebreaker games, movie descriptions, discussion questions, and scripture passages. Make It, Shake It, Mix It Up: 44 Bible Stories Brought to Life with Science by Nancy Kennedy (Concordia, 2008) Combines Bible concepts and science principles for grades 3rd - 5th .Each lesson includes a Bible passage and story, materials list, step-by step directions, explanation of the science and Bible concepts, and a suggested memory verse. 104 Bible Puzzles for Tweens by Marcia Stoner (Abingdon, 2008) Reproducible puzzles to use as arrival activities, to supplement Bible stories, for a Bible survey course, and for other programs. Includes puzzle answers, scriptural and topical indexes. 101 Games that Keep Kids Coming: Get-to-Know-You Games for Ages 3-12 by Jolene Roehlkepartain (Abingdon, 2008) Features games to help build friendship and community among children attending Christian education programs. Games are divided into four age groups: ages 3 – 5, K – 3rd grade, 4th – 6th grade, and K – 6th grade with scriptural and topical indexes. Raising Children to Love Their Neighbors: Practical Resources for Congregations by Carolyn Brown (Abingdon, 2008) A guide to help congregations raise more mission-minded children. Includes mini-workshops for teachers, serving projects for preschoolers through 5th grade, and a workshop for parents. SPIRITUAL FORMATION Be Still and Know that I Am God (20th Century Fox Home Entertainment and Willow Creek, 2006) DVD (93 min.) Examines the importance of silent, reflective prayer. Features Christian authors and speakers such as Henry Cloud, Richard Foster, Max Lucado, Beth Moore, Priscilla Shirer and others. Includes a Bible study and a separate 4-session discussion guide. Discernment: Acting Wisely (Abingdon, 2007) DVD with leader’s guide, and study/ reflection guide. A 12-session study on discerning the presence of God in our lives, our work, and in our world. Everything is Spiritual with Rob Bell (Zondervan/Flannel, 2007) DVD (1 hr., 18 min.) A video recording of Bell’s “Everything is Spiritual” tour in which he weaves the Genesis creation story, the meaning of certain Hebrew words, physics, quantum physics, and string theory to stress that we are physical and spiritual beings. Restless Hearts: Studies for Young Adults, Where Do I Go Now, God? (Abingdon, 2007) A 6-session DVD study with leader’s guide and study/reflection guide. Who am I? Who did God create me to be? How does God want me to live? What am I to do with my life? Young adults address these questions through group discussion and personal reflection. Spirituality for Extroverts (And Tips for Those Who Love Them) by Nancy Reeves (Abingdon, 2008) Who are spiritual extroverts and what are some spiritual practices for them? Suggested practices include singing, cultivating spiritual friendships, moving prayer, practicing spirituality in groups, praying in nature and others. Includes questions for reflection and discussion. YOUTH Last-Minute Meetings: 101 Ready-to-Go Games & Lessons for Busy Youth Leaders, Todd Outcall (Abingdon, 2001) Filled with quick and easy-to-use ideas for programs, discussion starters, and talks. Includes quizzes, puzzles, and handouts. Ready-to-Go Devotions for Mission & Service by Mark Ray (Abingdon, 2008) Provides devotions for before, during and after youth mission trips or service projects. Topics include hospitality, cultural differences, evangelism, humility, sacrifice, and thanksgiving. A CD-ROM contains the devotions in a digital format along with resources to custom design devotional books. TV Shows that Teach: 100 TV Moments to Get Teenagers Talking by Eddie James and Tommy Woodard (Zondervan, 2008) Use clips from television comedies, dramas, and reality shows as discussion starters. Includes scripture references and discussion questions for each suggested clip along with listings by name of TV show, topics, and Bible references.
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