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Evangelism resources

An ecumenical effort of E-Connections, the evangelism consortium of mainline Protestant denominations.

EVANGELISM DENOMINATIONAL CONTACTS

American Baptist Churches, USA, (ABC)

To order resources from the American Baptist Churches, USA, contact National Ministries at: (800) ABC-3872, ext. 2462 or go online to: http://www.nationalministries.or

To order American Baptist resources without the NR coded designation, contact Judson Press at: (800) 4JUDSON or go online to: http://www.judsonpress.com

Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, Director of Evangelism
American Baptist Churches, USA
National Ministries
P.O. Box 851; Valley Forge, PA 19482
(800) ABC-3872, ext. 2406
(610) 768-2406
FAX (610) 768-2453
jeffrey.johnson@abc-usa.org

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The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

To order resources from the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), contact: Disciples Home Missions, PO Box 1986, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1986; Telephone: (888) 346-2631 or FAX: (317) 635-4426

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The Episcopal Church in the United States

To order resources from the Episcopal Church in the United States, contact: Episcopal Parish Services (800) 903-5544

Ms. Terry Parsons, The Episcopal Church Center
815 Second Ave.; New York, NY 10017
(800) 334-7626 x6284
FAX (212) 867-7652
tparsons@episcopalchurch.org

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Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

To order resources from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, contact Augsburg Fortress Publishers: Visit "http://www.augsburgfortress.org" or call (800) 328-4648. (Order by ISBN number. Shipping and handling charges are additional on all orders). For a Lutheran resource catalogue of Spanish language resources, call (800) 638-3522, x 2762.

Many evangelism and discipleship resources are available online at the Web site of the ELCA Education and Evangelism Team: "http://www.elca.org/eteam." Additional ELCA evangelism and discipleship Web sites include:

Vision Evangelism Web site: "http://www.elca.org/visionevangelism"

This Web site includes resources for implementing the evangelism strategy resolution adopted at the 2001 ELCA churchwide assembly.

ToLive.org Web site: "http://www.tolive.org"

This Web site is a seeker-friendly Web site reaching young adults in the first postmodern generation with no Christian background or familiarity. This Web site has been cooperatively developed by the ELCA and the Reformed Church in America.

Call to Discipleship Web site: "http://www.elca.org/init/teachthefaith" and Fanning the Flames of Discipleship Web site: "http://www.elca.org/eteam/2001CEProgramPlanner"

These Web sites are electronic toolboxes of resources, ideas and support for discipleship ministry in congregations. "http://www.tolive.org"

Praying Church Web site: "http://www.prayingchurch.org"

This Web site connects people seeking prayers with ELCA congregations ready to pray for them.

The Rev. Marta Poling-Goldenne, Education and Evangelism Team
Division for Congregational Ministries
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; 8765 West Higgins Road; Chicago, IL 60631
(800) 638-3522 x 2576 or (773) 380-2576
FAX (773) 380-2588
mgoldenn@elca.org; "http://www.elca.org/eteam"

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Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Resources
Evangelism and Church Development

To order resources from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) contact: Presbyterian Distribution Service at (800) 524-2612, Fax (501) 569-8030. Internet e-mail: pds@ctr.pcusa.org. The PDS numbers with each item will help in placing orders.

Contact may also be made by visiting these Web sites: "http://www.ecd.pcusa.org." or the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Web site at "http://www.pcusa.org."

The Rev. Doug Wilson, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Evangelism and Church Development
100 Witherspoon Street; Louisville, KY 40202-1396
(502) 569-5229 or (888) 728-7228 x5229
FAX (502) 569-8002
dougw@ctr.pcusa.org

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Reformed Church in America

To order resources from the Reformed Church in America, call: (800) 968-7221 or send e-mail to this RCA address: orders@rca.org

Visit also the ToLive.org Web site: "http://www.tolive.org"

The Rev. Bruce Laverman; Minister of Evangelism
Reformed Church in America
54 W. Northern Avenue; Phoenix, AZ 85021-7224
(H) (602) 861-3872 or (Cell) (602) 321-2891
FAX (602) 861-4971
blaverman@rca.org

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The United Church of Christ (UCC)

For more information or to order resources from the United Church of Christ or Pilgrim Press or United Church Press resources, contact: "http://www.ucc.org" http://www.ucc.org "http://www.ucc.org," , "http://www.ucpress.com" www.ucpress.com, "http://www.pilgrimpress.com" www.pilgrimpress.com; phone (800) 537-3394, FAX 216/736-2206

Ms. Charlene J. Smith
Minister of Evangelism for Local Church Development and Renewal
Local Church Ministries
United Church of Christ
700 Prospect; Cleveland, OH 44115-1100
(216) 736-3815
FAX (216) 736-3823
smithc@ucc.org

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ECUMENICAL EVANGELISM RESOURCES

BASICS OF EVANGELISM (THEOLOGY AND PRACTICE OF CONGREGATIONAL EVANGELISM)

American Baptist Policy Statement on Evangelism, This policy statement was adopted by the ABC General Board in 1984 and calls for a vigorous denominational program of evangelism with a variety of approaches. Free. NM 3082 . ABC

Definition of Evangelism, Five-by-seven-inch cards containing the definition of evangelism developed by the American Baptist Evangelism Team and adopted as part of the American Baptist policy statement on evangelism. Free. NM 3181. ABC

The e. Word, A packet of new evangelism articles designed to equip, empower, nurture and challenge people and congregations to proclaim the gospel in new and

exciting ways. These articles are inspirational and contain helpful ideas

and recommendations for duplication in all church settings. Contact the

United Church of Christ Evangelism Team for details; phone 216-736-3815,

e-mail smithc@ucc.org, Fax 216-736-3823 UCC

Essential for Evangelism I, A set of seven brochures designed to stimulate evangelism activities in your congregation: "How to Belong, " "Conversion," "There are Four Things Essential for Evangelism," "Hospitality," "Communications/Public Relations," "Incorporation," and "Outreach." (62-9801-1, set of 7 for $1.00). EPS

Essential for Evangelism II, A set of four brochures designed to augment the evangelism activities in your congregation: "Asking God to Bless in Five Ways," "Prayer and Evangelism," "Engaging the Gospel, A Key to Doing Evangelism," "Spirituality as a Key to Evangelism." (62-9901, set of 4 for $1.00). EPS

Evangelism Essentials: An Assessment Tool , Marta Poling-Goldenne. This assessment tool guides you through the fundamentals of effective congregational evangelism by reviewing a variety of activities and behaviors which are essential to vital, growing congregations. (ISBN 6-0000-9998-3, $1.25). ELCA

Evangelism in the Small Church, James Cushman. Columbia Theological Seminary Press. From a small church expert, this is a look at the unique and helpful dynamics of small churches in doing evangelism. Insights are helpful for all churches. The appendix includes a very practical approach to a congregational mission study. PDS # 7238096001 $3.00. PC(USA)

Evangelización, en la Comunidad: Una Guía para la Congregación, George Villa. This basic evangelism guide encourages outreach in four areas of evangelism-hospitality and response to guests, discipleship and incorporation of new members, intentional outreach to neighbors, and communication ministries. (In Spanish only)

(ISBN 0-8066-0092-6, $5.25). ELCA

Evangelism perspective, A handout defining evangelism and clarifying the purpose of evangelism. 1 page handout. Free. Multiple requests billed at S&H cost. CC(DOC)

The Good News Story, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). A four session Bible study on evangelism as the Good News Story. The sessions focus on Knowing the Story, Telling the Story, Being the Story and Doing the Story. Designed to help older youth, adults, church leaders develop a holistic understanding and involvement in evangelism. PDS # 7231001002 Free. PC(USA)

Handbook for Evangelism, A. Wayne Schwab. Revised edition. An overview of the basic elements of evangelism ministries; designed to help congregations decide and plan where to begin their evangelism ministries. (54 pp, 8 +" x 11". 62-9114, $3.00). EPS

Living the Vision: Commitment to Evangelism, Douglas Wilson. Shows how sharing the Good News is the core of our calling as individuals and as congregations. It includes a Commitment to Evangelism form adopted by the PC(USA) and ideas to implement it. PDS # 7231099006 Free. PC(USA)

Making Christ Known: A Guide to Evangelism for Congregations, ELCA education and evangelism staff. Offers a model for organizing congregational evangelism. The four components of that model are hospitality, discipleship and incorporation, intentional community outreach, and communication and public relations. The resource descriptions that follow are organized by these four aspects of evangelism. (ISBN 0-8066-3334-4, $9.95). ELCA

Making Christ Known: Inreach to Grow, ELCA Education and Evangelism Team, Jim Petersen, producer. This interactive video features ELCA congregations thriving in hospitality and discipleship ministries. (ISBN 6-0001-1195-9, $ 44.95). ELCA

Making Christ Known: Outreach to Go, ELCA Education and Evangelism Team, Jim Petersen, producer. This interactive video highlights 37 ELCA congregations modeling effective evangelism in the following areas: calling ministries, evangelistic social ministries, invitational evangelism, children and family ministries, personal witness training, new neighbor outreach, community involvement, banners, brochures, and bumper-stickers, public media and community-focused events. (ISBN 6-0001-3112-7, $49.95). ELCA

Manual de Evangelismo, This manual includes the methods and programs of evangelism that have worked effectively in Hispanic congregations. Written in Spanish. $10.00; NM 3920 . ABC

New Church Development Manual, Revised, Dick Wescott. A print resource manual to stimulate creativity and guide congregations, sponsoring committees, and pastors involved in new church development. $6.50 U.S., $9.45 Can. #1200001992. RCA

Toward a Vision for Evangelism: Sharing Faith in a New Century, Marta Poling-Goldenne and Ted Schroeder. This four session small group or planning team resource will help your congregation understand what it means to be an evangelizing and disciple-making church. The Leader guide (ISBN 6-0001-3406-1) provides biblical and theological background for each session, as well as ideas for facilitating participant discussion. The Participant guide (ISBN 6-0001-3412-6) invites participants into God's word, provides snapshots of ELCA mission, and gives step-by-step help for creating a congregational action plan for evangelism and discipleship ministries. ELCA

Turn to the Living God: A Call to Evangelism in Jesus Christ's Way, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). A resolution/study paper adopted by the 203^rd General Assembly to address the importance of evangelism in our world among those not yet evangelized. It is both local and global in scope. A key section describes ways Jesus did evangelism as models for today's church.. (PDS # OGA91018) $2.00. PC(USA)

A Vision for Church Growth in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). A call to action in the U.S. as a mission field where church members and congregations have real opportunity for sharing faith and growing in faith and numbers; includes theological foundations, planning tools and ideas for growth. PDS # 7231099003 Free Also available in Korean PDS # 723000007 and Arabic (call 888-726-7228 ext 8264 or 5246). PC(USA)

Witnessing Word, A handout conceptualizing witnessing in the context of sowing seed. 1 page handout. Free. Multiple requests billed at S&H cost. CC(DOC)

COMMUNICATION EVANGELISM

African American Evangelism Doorknob Hanger. Features a colorful cross with images of the church, the Lord's Prayer and space for words of invitation and congregational information. (ISBN 6-0000-6622-8, $10/pkg. of 100). ELCA

Church Ad Project. A complete set of 60 ads for congregational outreach ministries. Order catalogue by calling: (800) 331-9391.

Colgantes de manilla Evangelisticos (Spanish Evangelism Doorknob Hanger). This door-hanger can be used in door-to-door calling in your neighborhood. It features a colorful cross with images of the church, the Lord's Prayer and space for congregational information. (ISBN 6-0000-6565-5, $10/pkg. of 100). ELCA

Como Empezar un Ministerio Radial: Manual para las congregaciones (Radio Ministries Manual for Congregations), Marc Gallardo. This manual provides practical suggestions for developing and implementing a radio ministry for outreach to the Latino community. Available in Spanish only. (ISBN 6-0000-5808-X, $10.00). ELCA

Developing An Outreach Newsletter for Your Neighboring Community, Marcia Erickson Bates. An 8-page resource providing step-by-step advice for how to develop a newsletter for people not looking for a church! (ISBN 6-0000-7353-4, $ 5.00 for 10). ELCA

Discover the Disciples, Congregational welcoming brochure. Available from Communication Ministries. $5/package of 25; $15/package of 100. Versions available in Spanish and Korean. CC(DOC)

ELCA Spanish Print Ads. This series of printed ads can be placed in your local newspaper to make your congregation known to Spanish-speaking people in your community. Available free from the ELCA's Resource Information Service at (800) 638-3522, ext. 2457. ELCA

Go Public: Designing Radio Ministry for Communication Evangelism An audio guide to effective radio ministry with sample ads and examples from ELCA congregations. (ISBN 6-0000-7496-4, $15.95). ELCA

Go Public: Developing Your Plan for Communication Evangelism: A Guide for Congregations, Mark Johns. A 120 page "how-to" manual for developing a strategic communication plan that reflects your congregation's identity and mission. (ISBN 0-8066-3620-3, $39.95). ELCA

Go Public: Motivating Your Congregation for Communication Evangelism: An Interactive Video Workshop, ELCA evangelism and communication staff, produced by Jim Petersen. This video workshop features ELCA congregations doing effective internal and external communications. (ISBN 6-0000-7495-6, $25.95). ELCA

Good News Evangelism and Church Development, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Quarterly newsletter on evangelism and church development in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) with articles on coming events, stories from churches and presbyteries on what is working. To subscribe call 1-888-728-7228, ext. 5089. Cost: Free. PC(USA)

How Shall They Hear? A Handbook for Religious Communicators by the Religious Public Relations Council A 150-page print resource with practical help for internal and external communication methods for congregations. Order from:

(ISBN 0-9646-1100-7, $14.95) ELCA

Communication Ministries $10.00 CC(DOC)

or PDS #723030004 $12.00 . PC(USA)

Invite A Friend, Practical, easy to use program for planning a special Sunday of invitation and welcome. Designed to be used by one church or ecumenically. Includes action guide and all materials for a successful campaign. Religion In American Life Stamford, CT 1-800-428-8292.

Lutheran Ad Campaign I & II-ELCA-specific. A comprehensive ad campaign designed to help reach unchurched people in your community. Provides sets of ads for use throughout the year in newsletters, for community events, on billboards, for direct mail, and more. Order from: Sipos Marketing Services, #326, 1685 S. Colorado Blvd., Unit S, Denver, CO, 80222-4040. Phone: 303920-2668, fax: 303/920-2669, e-mail: info@siposmarketing.com , web-site: "http://www.siposmarketing.com." ELCA

Outreach Marketing Collection, provides a diversity of church marketing tools for congregations, including: ImpactCards, InfoBrochures, ImpactStationery, ImpactMailers, InviteCards and Doorhangers. Outreach Marketing, 2560 Progress Street, Vista, California, 92083. Phone: (800) 991-6011, "http://www.GrowYourChurch.com."

Presbyterian Belief Series, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). A series of eighteen full-color, illustrated pamphlets that deal with the uniquely Presbyterian response to important theological questions. Topics include beliefs about God, sin, church, the Bible, being Presbyterian, worship sacraments, mission, stewardship and more. Each is clearly written and concise and is appropriate for new members, visitors and casual seekers. Available by individual titles or as a complete set. Set: PDS # 097619 Cost: $3.25. PC(USA)

REAL HOPE FOR REAL LIFE: A Lent/Easter Evangelism Campaign (ELCA specific), materials help your congregation motivate members to invite guests and friends to a Lent or Easter season "Friendship Sunday" and advertise your congregation to the residents of your community through the use of print ads, door-hangers, direct mail postcards, invitation cards and bulletin inserts. The campaign also features a youth and young-adult specific option. Order from: Sipos Marketing Services, #326, 1685 S. Colorado Blvd., Unit S, Denver, CO, 80222-4040. Phone: 303920-2668, fax: 303/920-2669, e-mail: info@siposmarketing.com , web-site: "http://www.siposmarketing.com." ELCA

STILL REAL, STILL RELEVANT: An Advent/Christmas Ad Campaign (Lutheran specific), A comprehensive ad campaign featuring print ads designed to appeal to unchurched people and support an invitational evangelism emphasis during the Advent and Christmas seasons. Ads appropriate for public media venues, church newsletters, bulletin inserts, and more. Order from: Sipos Marketing Services, #326, 1685 S. Colorado Blvd., Unit S, Denver, CO, 80222-4040. Phone: 303920-2668, fax: 303/920-2669, e-mail: info@siposmarketing.com , web-site: "http://www.siposmarketing.com." ELCA

Stop In & Find Out, Cooperative Media Campaign Tools Kit, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). A kit with ready to use print and radio ads, posters, postcards and samples of available tv spots, with a manual on organizing a media campaign for PCUSA churches or groups of churches. PDS #7230300001 $90.00. PC(USA)

The Gospel online: Evangelism Through the Internet, Mark Johns. A 6-page flyer outlining a process for developing your congregation's web-site. (ISBN 6-0000-7355-0, $5.00/10). ELCA

The Sounds of Christmas Audio Cassette (Lutheran specific), Composed by Richard Webb and produced by Jim Petersen. Ask congregational members to use this tool as a way to invite their unchurched friends to participate in your ELCA congregation's Christmas services and activities. (ISBN 6-0000-9993-2, $1 per cassette). ELCA

COMMUNITY and NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH

African American Evangelism: Proclaiming the Power, James Capers. Written for African American congregations reaching the African American community; explores the historical experiences of the community, biblical models for mission, leadership, hospitality, worship, discipleship, communication, and planning. (ISBN 0-8066-1989-9, $9.95). ELCA

Arab Friends, Neighbors and Guests, Katy Abdallah, Dora Johnson and Janet M. Corpus. Increase your understanding of Arab American Christians and non-Christians and open up opportunities for Arabs in your community to tell their storeis and share their gifts. This study guide for small groups looks at the Arab world, culture, and religions and how Christians can show hospitality to Arab friends, neighbors, and guests. $8.99 (ISBN 0-8066-4447-8) ELCA

Building Church and Community Ministries, Carl Geores. Princeton Theological Seminary and Evangelism and Church Development, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

A video/booklet/study guide packet for looking at how the church relates to the community and the central place of community ministry in its life. It focuses on how to's and working in cooperation with others for an effective witness in the world. (PDS 7238096004) Cost: $19.95/packet with book, video, study guide Book only PDS #7238096006 $5.00 Study guide only PDS #7238096007 $3. PC(USA)

Como Empezar un Ministerio Radial: Manual para las congregaciones (Radio Ministries Manual for Congregations), Marc Gallardo. This manual provides practical suggestions for developing and implementing a radio ministry for outreach in the Latino community. Available in Spanish only. (ISBN 6-0000-5808-X, $10.00). ELCA

Counting Your Community, Michael Rothaar. An interactive video workshop that will help congregations identify who lives in their community and how they can reach them through communication methods. (ISBN 6-0000-6486-1, $19.95). ELCA

Cross-cultural Evangelism: Helping Congregations Reach Out, Nancy Maeker. Offers a process for examining the barriers to cross-cultural outreach and the practices that are important to developing ongoing relationships. (ISBN 6-0000-0864-3, $7.15). ELCA

Discovering Hope: Building Vitality in Rural Congregations, David Poling-Goldenne and L. Shannon Jung. This book identifies through story and illustration the best practices of exemplary and effective congregations in rural contexts. Chapters topics include: prayer, worship, making disciples, evangelism, caring ministries, leadership, context, and discovering hope. Includes resources for further study and discussion questions at the end of each chapter and resources for further study. (Book ISBN 0-8066-4147-9, $16.95, Video ISBN 6-30001-3326-X). ELCA

Envianos, Senor a Ministrar, Envianos, Senor a Compartir (Send us Lord to Care, Send us Lord to Share), A bulletin insert underscores that sharing the Gospel comes from a caring heart and is often expressed by care. Available in Spanish only. (ISBN 6-0000-2424-X, in multiples of 50, postage and handling only). ELCA

(ISBN 0-8066-0092-6, $5.25). ELCA

Evangelism in a Changing World, A video resource that looks at three diverse congregations that have begun to move through tradition into mission. Viewers are motivated to take a fresh look at their congregation and its neighborhood. A leader guide is included. $29.95 U.S., $43.45 Can. # 1200019952. RCA

Evangelism in the Small Church, James Cushman, Columbia Theological Seminary Press. From a small church expert this is a look at the unique and helpful dynamics of small churches in doing evangelism. Insights are helpful for all churches. The appendix includes a very practical approach to a congregational mission study. (PDS # 7238096001) $3.00. PC(USA)

Evangelism with the Poor, Developed ecumenically, helps middle-class churches sense the realities of life for the poor and act more realistically to serve them, invite them into the congregation, and work for a more just society. Readings, plans, and teaching strategies for six sessions; may be photocopied for group use. Especially important for congregations coping with federal cutbacks. (61 pp, 8 +" x 11")

(62-8914, Free while supplies last) . EPS

Experience the Light of Saturday Night: How to begin a Saturday Night Seeker Service, Al Pruis. In this print resource, a Sheboygan Wisconsin, pastor shares information about beginning a Saturday evening, alternative worship service. $1.95 U.S., $2.85 Can. # 1200001997. RCA

Folletos para el Ministerio (ELCA Spanish language leaflets). Written in Spanish and intended for outreach to Latino neighbors. Topics include: Qué Crees Tú? (What Do You Believe?), (ISBN 0-8066-1394-7, 29¢ ea.); Sobre la Iglesia Luterana (About the Lutheran Church), (ISBN 0-8066-1393-9, 20¢ ea.); El Niño Jesús Ha Nacido (The Baby Jesus Has Been Born), (ISBN 0-8066-1395-5, 20¢ ea.); and Jesús, la Luz del Mundo (Jesus, the Light of the World), (ISBN 0-8066-1396-3, 20¢ ea.). Order in multiples of 12 only. ELCA

Hand-In-Hand Discovery Kit: Doing Evangelism and Doing Justice, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) The video and print resource explore how churches thrive by utilizing these different but complementary expressions of the gospel. The key point is that evangelism and justice are not conflicting aspects of the church. (PDS # 30691800) Cost: $20.00. PC(USA)

Homecoming: A Recovery Evangelism Manual, A practical and tested church-based Christian 12-step program. $10.00; NM 4073. ABC

In the City for Good, ELCA Urban Team. A notebook with ideas for urban ministry which transforms people's lives, congregations and communities. (ISBN 6-0001-0514-2, $6.99). ELCA

Invitation to Relationship with Christ, Floyd Roseberry. Revision of a popular guide to use with seekers. $2.00, NM 1741. ABC

Living The Vision: Rural MinistryChurch and Community, Diana Stephen. Help for rural congregations and governing bodies to explore new ways of developing a vision, a ministry, and leadership in rural areas undergoing tremendous change. PDS #7230900001 Free. PC(USA)

Mark Bible Study: Meeting Jesus Then and Now, Resource book and Bible study based on the book of Mark, specifically geared to unsaved young adults.

$2.50; NM 2123. Leader Guide: $5.00; NM 2124. ABC

Novelas de Esperanza ELCA, Written in Spanish, each fotonovela tells a story of a person struggling with faith and life issues and how a Lutheran congregation Provides help and brings them closer to God. Topics include: Falsas, Ilusiones, (ISBN 6-0000-2922-5, 75¢ ea.); Secreto Doloroso, (ISBN 6-0000-2923-3, 75¢ ea.); Inocencia Perdida, (ISBN 6-0000-2924-1, 75¢ ea.). ELCA

Reach Out and Receive: Qualities of an Evangelizing Congregation, Kenneth Eriks. A print resource that helps local congregations explore twelve key ingredients that affect their outreach ministries. $6.95 U.S., $10.00 Can. # 4200101988. RCA

Reaching Younger Generations: Ministry to Boomers and Busters, Marta Poling-Goldenne and Dale Olson. This 8-page resource describes the unique characteristics of the baby boom and first post-modern generations and includes an assessment tool to determine your congregation's level of openness to ministry with these adult populations. (ISBN 6-0000-2522-X, pay shipping and handling only). ELCA

Reach Your Neighbors: Relational Evangelism Through English as a Second Language Ministries, Peter Lai and Marta Poling-Goldenne. This video set provides step-to-step training for beginning relational evangelism ministry through congregation-based English as a Second Language programs. (Available 2002). ELCA

Renewed! ELCA Education and Evangelism Team, Jim Petersen, producer. A video resource for rural congregations focused on rural evangelism. (ISBN 6-0000-5140-9, $34.95). ELCA

Restored! ELCA Education and Evangelism Team, Jim Petersen, producer. Utilizes experts in urban ministry to help urban congregations connect with their communities. (ISBN 6-0000-6533-7, $34.95). ELCA

Rising to the Risk: Stories of Small Congregations Embracing the 21^st Century, Evangelism and Church Development, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) A collection of success stories from, and about, small churches as they seek to live their faith and meet the needs of a changing world. The ideas presented are inspiring and helpful for others. (PDS # 7230898001). Cost: $3.00. PC(USA)

Running on Empty? (Leaflet Ministry) Written for unchurched people, this leaflet tells the story of one person's struggles and how Jesus Christ gives life meaning. (ISBN 0-8066- 1812-4, 20¢ ea.). Order in multiples of 12 only. ELCA

Rural Evangelism: Catching the Vision, Kevin Ruffcorn. Looks at possibilities and problems typical of less densely populated areas including small membership, frequent turnover of pastors, decreasing population base, and the challenge of making changes.

(ISBN 0-8066-2642-9, $13.00). ELCA

Seeds in the Wind: Models of Creative Rural Ministry, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Shares ideas and programs that respond to the issues and challenges of rural ministry. PDS # 30592402 $4.00. PC(USA)

Southeast Asian Evangelism Leaflets-ELCA, Designed for outreach to community residents from Southeast Asia. Topics include: Martin Luther, Laotian, (ISBN 6-0000-2456-8); The True God, Khmer, (ISBN 6-0000-2457-6); Why Join a Congregation, Vietnamese, (ISBN 6-0000-2458-4); Hmong, (ISBN 6-0000-2461-4); Who Are the Lutherans? Vietnamese, (ISBN 6-0000-2459-2); Hmong, (ISBN 6-0000-2460-6) All leaflets are available from the ELCA for shipping and handling only). ELCA

Take It to Heart: An Asset-Based Guide to Nurturing Children, Youth and Families in Faith Community, Miriam Dumke. This resource provides a comprehensive look at children, youth and family ministries focused on internal growth in discipleship and external ministry in your community. It is based on the assets assessments of the Search Institute. (ISBN 6-0001-0655-6, $5.00). ELCA

The Church Responding to Rural America, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Emphasizes the value of rural life and the importance of the church's support for a quality ministry. PDS # 30591400 $5.00. PC(USA)

The Phone's for You! by Church Growth Development International. This approach combines telephone contact and mailings from a congregation to a target population in the community. Contact: Church Growth International, 420 W. Lambert Rd., Ste. E, Brea, CA 92621; (714) 990-9551.

The Reaching Congregation: Tips and Tools to Strengthen Intentional Outreach, David Poling-Goldenne, Dale Olson, Marta Poling-Goldenne and Tom Bandy. This 12-page resource assists you in a comprehensive assessment of your outreach ministries in your local community. It includes a section on "critical shifts from maintenance to mission", an assessment survey and a list of sixty ideas to strengthen your intentional community outreach. (ISBN 6-0000-5881-0, 83¢ ea.). Order in multiples of 6 only. ELCA

The Witness of Women, Valora Starr Butler, Nan Knutsen, and Inez Schwarzkopf.

This three-stage resource is designed to help women explore their roles individually and in community as witnesses, study the biblical example of the Samaritan woman in John 4, develop an evangelism style and reach out. Women of the ELCA, order by calling (800) 638-3522, ext. 2480 or 2742. (Shipping and handling only). ELCA

Unfinished Evangelism, Tim Wright. Explores new approaches to moving your church from maintenance to mission by offering practical strategies for moving people to more active participation in church life and faith. (ISBN 0-8066-2794-8, $11.99). ELCA

What Next? Connecting Your Ministry with the Generation Formerly Known as X, Richard Webb, Janet Corpus, Christine Reifschneider, Michael Housholder, Pam Fickenscher, Mark A. Peterson. This book is a primer on understanding what happens in ministries that are reaching the emerging generations shaped by postmodernism. The book (ISBN 0-8066-3968-7, $17.99) and video (ISBN 0-8066-3969-5, $17.99) highlight key components of ministries effective in evangelism, discipleship, and worship with postmodern generations. ELCA

Who Needs the Church? (Leaflet Ministry). Intended for outreach to unchurched people, this leaflet encourages Christians to return to active participation in the church.

ELCA, (ISBN 0-8066-1815-9, 25¢ ea.). Order in multiples of 12 only. ELCA

Women Healing and Empowering, Pamela Cooper-White. An eight-week Bible-focused support group resource for women seeking help and hope in dealing with past and present abusive relationships. Package includes facilitator guide and five participant books. (ISBN 6-0000-6542-6, $30.00). ELCA

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CROSS-CULTURAL EVANGELISM

And Everyone Shall Praise: Resources for Multicultural Worship, R. Mark

Liebenow. And Everyone Shall Praise is a bountiful resource designed for clergy and lay leaders who want to engage their congregations in multicultural and multiracial worship. Presenting liturgies, responsive readings, prayers, stories, and poems for use in worship services, Mark Liebenow also provides a calendar of major observances in the church and a number of social justice events. This resource book also contains guidelines and suggestions that will encourage church staff to write their own liturgical

materials. $19.95; (ISBN 0-8298-1318-7). UCC

Evangelism in a Changing World, A video resource that looks at three diverse congregations that gave begun to move through tradition into mission. Viewers are motivated to take a fresh look at their congregation and its neighborhood. A leader guide is included. $29.95 U.S., $43.45 Can. # 1200019952. RCA

Evangelization of Blacks in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) by Raymond E. Brown with excerpts from Journey Toward Wholeness by Brenda M. Cardwell and William K. Fox, Sr., Shares a historical perspective of development of evangelistic efforts among Blacks in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Booklet. CC(DOC)

Como Empezar un Ministerio Radial: Manual para las congregaciones (Radio Ministries Manual for Congregations), Marc Gallardo. This manual provides practical suggestions for developing and implementing a radio ministry for outreach in the Latino community. Available in Spanish only. (ISBN 6-0000-5808-X, $10.00). ELCA

Descubra Sus Dones: Cuaderno de Trabajo, Student manual based on the popular resource, Discover Your Spiritual Gifts, and translated into Spanish. $5.00; NM 2248 . ABC

Descubra Sus Dones: Manual de Lideres, Leader manual for the popular resource Discover Your Spiritual Gifts and translated into Spanish. $6.00; NM 2249 . ABC

Discovering Hope: Building Vitality in Rural Congregations, David Poling-Goldenne and L. Shannon Jung. This book identifies through story and illustration the best practices of exemplary and effective congregations in rural contexts. Chapters topics include: prayer, worship, making disciples, evangelism, caring ministries, leadership, context, and discovering hope. Includes resources for further study and discussion questions at the end of each chapter. (Book ISBN 0-8066-4147-9, $16.95, Video ISBN 6-30001-3326-X) . ELCA

ELCA Spanish Print Ads, This series of printed ads can be placed in your local newspaper to make your congregation known to Spanish-speaking people in your community. Available free from the ELCA's Resource Information Service at (800) 638-3522, ext. 2457. ELCA

Evangelización, en la Comunidad: Una Guía para la Congregación, George Villa. This basic evangelism guide encourages outreach in four areas of evangelismhospitality and response to guests, discipleship and incorporation of new members, intentional outreach to neighbors, and communication ministries. (In Spanish only)

(ISBN 0-8066-0092-6, $5.25). ELCA

Folletos para el Ministerio (ELCA Spanish language leaflets). Written in Spanish and intended for outreach to Latino neighbors. Topics include: Qué Crees Tú? (What Do You Believe?), (ISBN 0-8066-1394-7, 29¢ ea.); Sobre la Iglesia Luterana (About the Lutheran Church), (ISBN 0-8066-1393-9, 20¢ ea.); El Niño Jesús Ha Nacido (The Baby Jesus Has Been Born), (ISBN 0-8066-1395-5, 20¢ ea.); and Jesús, la Luz del Mundo (Jesus, the Light of the World), (ISBN 0-8066-1396-3, 20¢ ea.). Order in multiples of 12 only. ELCA

Gifts of Many Cultures: Worship Resources for the Global Community, Maren

C. Tirabassi and Kathy Wonson Eddy. This collection of liturgical resources from the global community includes original prayers, poetry, stories and readings for sermons, invocations, calls to worship, liturgies for Holy Communion and baptism, guided

meditations, songs, drawings, and other resources designed around the seasons of the church year. $19.95; (ISBN 0-8298-1029-3). UCC

Growing African American Congregations, The Office of Black Congregational Enhancement, PCUSA, This book profiles African American PCUSA congregations that are growing spiritually and numerically as they increase their community ministry. Their experience can be a model for others. For copies call 1-888-728-7228 ext. 5697. $2.00. PC(USA)

In the City for Good, ELCA Urban Team. A notebook with ideas for urban ministry which transforms people's lives, congregations and communities. (ISBN 6-0001-0514-2, $6.99). ELCA

Living the Vision: Developing Strategies and Guidelines for Korean New Church Development, Sun Bai Kim. An overview of the challenge, potential and process for starting new churches among Koreans in the U.S. PDS # 7244000001 Free. PC(USA)

Living the Vision: Welcoming Immigrants and Their Gifts, Amal Marks and Tony Aja. Immigrants are a growing part of U.S. life. Many come with a Christian background and others have interest in the church. This book shows ways to welcome, value and include immigrants in existing churches and starting new fellowships. PDS #7230700001 Free. PC(USA)

Manual de Evangelismo, This manual includes the methods and programs of evangelism that have worked effectively in Hispanic congregations. Written in Spanish.

$10.00; NM 3920 . ABC

Meeting Your Neighbor: Multiculturalism in Luke and Acts, Sherron George. A Bible study on God's call to be the church in mission in a multicultural, pluralistic world which raises the challenge and opportunity for church growth. PDS #7230500001 $4.95. PC(USA)

Middle Eastern Ministry Resources, The following Middle Eastern Ministry Resources are available from The Presbyterian Church (USA) Office of Evangelism with Middle Easterners, call 1-888-728-7228 ext. 8264 04 ext. 5246. Book of Confessions in Arabic, Christian Stewardship in Arabic, Turn to the Living God in Arabic (see How to Start a Presbyterian Women's Circle in Arabic), Bible Study for Women in Arabic, and Middle Eastern Ministries Newsletter in Arabic. PC(USA)

Millennials Rising: The Next Great Generation, Neil Howe and William Strauss. This comprehensive resource examines the unique characteristics of the millennial generation of children and youth and how they will impact life in the third millennium through the expert lens of generational demographers Howe and Strauss. Order from:

Paramount Market Publishing, 888-787-8100 (ISBN 0-375-70719-0) Item #2302 $14.00.

The Missing Generation: The Church's Ministry with the Baby Boom Generation, Robert L. Bast. This book offers hope for reaching boomers and suggests strategies and approaches for congregations wishing to reach them. $7.95 U.S., $11.55 Can. # 4200101991. RCA

Native American Ministry: Voices for a New Dawn, Church and Society Magazine, Vol. 90 No. 4 (March/April 2000). Through a variety of voices the struggles, hopes and challenges for Native American ministry are presented as opportunities for the church. PDS #7263000602 $2.50 . PC(USA)

New Church, Young Church, Lori Claudio and all. This compilation of models for ministry with Latino youth and children offers congregations a look at the challenges and approaches to ministry with these groups. (New in 2001). ELCA

Novelas de Esperanza- ELCA. Written in Spanish, each fotonovela tells a story of a person struggling with faith and life issues and how a Lutheran congregation. Provides help and brings them closer to God. Topics include: Falsas, Ilusiones, (ISBN 6-0000-2922-5, 75¢ ea.); Secreto Doloroso, (ISBN 6-0000-2923-3, 75¢ ea.); Inocencia Perdida, (ISBN 6-0000-2924-1, 75¢ ea.) ELCA

Our Neighbors: An Introduction to Cultural Diversity and World Religions, AGORA Ministries. This reproducible resource helps individuals and congregations to better understand the cultural diversity of people moving into their communities from 60 other countries. (ISBN 0-8066-4159-2, $21.99). ELCA

Pursuing the Pearl: A Comprehensive Resource for Multi-Asian Ministry, Ken Uyeda Fong. Fong's completely updated revision of his previously released insights for

growing Asian-American ministries examines the very latest trends and cultural realities in Asian American churches. Fong brings scholarly expertise and an in-depth knowledge of the special needs of this culture to facilitate more effective ministry in Asian American congregations. NM 0416 (ISBN 701304, $14.00). ABC

Planning Revivals in African American Contexts, James Capers. Provides historical background and practical guidance to congregational leaders planning for outreach to African American neighbors through a revival. (ISBN 0-8066-1383-1, $8.40). ELCA

Reach Your Neighbors: Relational Evangelism Through English as a Second Language Ministries, Region 1 ESL Training team and Peter Lai; Jim Petersen, producer. This video set provides step-to-step training for beginning relational evangelism ministry through congregation-based English as a Second Language programs. (Available 2002) . ELCA

Renewed! ELCA Education and Evangelism Team, Jim Petersen, producer. A video resource for rural congregations focused on rural evangelism. (ISBN 6-0000-5140-9, $34.95). ELCA

Southeast Asian Evangelism Leaflets, Designed for outreach to community residents from Southeast Asia. Topics include: Martin Luther, Laotian, (ISBN 6-0000-2456-8); The True God, Khmer, (ISBN 6-0000-2457-6); Why Join a Congregation, Vietnamese, (ISBN 6-0000-2458-4); Hmong, (ISBN 6-0000-2461-4); Who Are the Lutherans? Vietnamese, (ISBN 6-0000-2459-2); Hmong, (ISBN 6-0000-2460-6) All available from the ELCA for shipping and handling only. ELCA

Take, Break and Receive: The Practice of Discernment in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Designed as a model for a discernment process based on the Disciples of Christ's experience of communion. It is a guide to exploring important challenges of ministry confronting your congregation. Workbook. $10. CC(DOC)

Telling the Story: Evangelism in the Black Church, James Stallings. Challenges African American Christians to recapture the power of their rich evangelistic heritage. Tells how congregations can empower people to carry on the tradition of "telling the story." $11.00; NM 0014 . ABC

The Witness of Women, Valora Starr Butler, Nan Knutsen, and Inez Schwarzkopf.

To Build a Bridge: An Introduction to working with American Indian Communities, A good guide to understanding the history, tradition, needs and opportunities of working with Native Americans in realizing their dreams and future. Available from American Indian Research and Policy Institute, 749 Simpson St., St. Paul, MN 55104 (651) 644-1728. PC(USA)

What Next? Connecting Your Ministry with the Generation Formerly Known as X, Richard Webb, Janet Corpus, Christine Reifschneider, Michael Housholder, Pam Fickenscher, Mark A. Peterson. This book is a primer on understanding what happens in ministries that are reaching the emerging generations shaped by postmodernism. The book (ISBN 0-8066-3968-7,$17.99) and video (ISBN 0-8066-3969-5, $17.99) highlight key components of ministries effective in evangelism, discipleship, and worship with postmodern generations. ELCA

Woman to Woman: Approaches to Witness and Outreach, Brenda Halliburton and Marsha Woodard, editors. This packet uses the small-group experience to aid in reaching unchurched women for Christ. Designed to offer support and encouragement and to prepare women for a life of commitment to witness. $6.00; NM 2172. ABC

Voices, Discipleship Resources, A collection of Native American translated hymns and worship aids. Order from: Discipleship Resources, P.O. Box 840, Nashville, TN 37202, (615) 340-7068. PC(USA)

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DISCIPLESHIP AND INCORPORATION

Affirm! Alive in Our Baptism: 1997-98 ELCA Christian Education Packet, Contains the following resources: Christian education Planner, Three Steps to Better Adult Education, and Engaging Parents in Adult Education. (ISBN 6-0000-7341-0, $3.00). ELCA

Attracting New Members, Robert L. Bast. A print resource that provides ways to attract visitors, plans for bringing them back, and steps to seeing visitors become responsible members. $8.95 U.S., $13.00 Can. # 4201069771. RCA

A Vision for Church Growth in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). A call to action in the U.S. as a mission field where church members and congregations have real opportunity for sharing faith and growing in faith and numbers; includes theological foundations, planning tools and ideas for growth. PDS # 7231099003 Free Also available in Korean PDS # 723000007 and Arabic (call 888-726-7228 ext 8264 or 5246). PC(USA)

The Bible and Decision Making, Stephanie Haines and Women in the Bible,

Barbara J. Essex will be available, Spring 2002. UCC

The Bible and Spiritual Disciplines, Holly Whitcomb. Holly Whitcomb explores six components of Christian Spirituality and uncovers ways of living an intentional and fruitful spiritual life. $5.00; ISBN 0-8298-1404-3. UCC

Bible Basics for Adults Four six-session courses for adults who are new to Bible study. Titles include Ten Key Events from the Bible, learner book (ISBN 0-8066-2325-X, $4.99) leader guide (ISBN 0-8066-2326-8, $6.99); Ten Key People from the Bible, learner book (ISBN 0-8066-2323-3, $4.99) leader guide (ISBN 0-8066-2324-1, $6.99); Ten Key Events in Jesus' Life, learner book (ISBN 0-8066-2327-6, $4.99); leader guide (ISBN 0-8066-2328-4, $6.99) and Ten Key Passages from the Bible, learner book (ISBN 0-8066-2329-2, $4.99) leader guide (ISBN 0-8066-2330-6, $6.99). ELCA

Blessed Is the Man: Five Session Retreat Manual, A five-session Bible study for use at retreats. Based on the life of Jacob, the study helps men and boys deal with changes in father-son relationships, family, society, church, and vocation. $3.50; NM 0063 . ABC

The Catechumenal Process: Adult Initiation & Formation for Christian Life and Ministry, Office of Evangelism Ministries. Originally the catechumenal process was the Church's way of preparing converts to Christianity, giving instruction in doctrine and discipline before baptism. Today many people who are already baptized seek further preparation for an actively committed role in Christ's ministry in the world. The Catechumenal Process addresses the needs of those who seek a more mature Christian commitment to their understanding of the Christian path. (290 pp, 6" x 8")

62-9809 $18.95. EPS

Celebrating the Small Catechism: A Year Long Adventure for the Whole Congregation, Chip Borgstadt. This guide, based on the themes of Martin Luther's Small Catechism offers ideas, suggestions and planning tools for connecting Christian education with many areas of your congregation's life and ministry. (ISBN 6-0000-9990-8, $1.25). ELCA

The Challenge of the Ministry of the Laity in Today's World, The Hon. Byron Rushing. A dynamic presentation. A Massachusetts State Representative gave this keynote address at the 1992 National Evangelism Conference on the role of laity living out their Baptismal Covenant in their daily vocations. Excellent resource for adult-education groups exploring the ministry of the laity. Audiocassette, 60 min. (56-9309, $5.00). EPS

Christian Education Planner, Carol Burk and Diane Monroe. An 8-page guide to theme-based planning, tips for Rally Day and Christian Education Month, and teacher support. (ISBN 6-0000-7342-9, 50¢ ea./ order in multiples of 6 only). ELCA

Confirm! A Video Guide To Assess and Strengthen Confirmation Ministry In Your Setting, ELCA Education and Evangelism Team, Jim Petersen, producer. Brings your congregation innovative, effective and proven models for confirmation ministry that are enthusiastically endorsed by pastors, parents, leaders, mentors and confirmation students alike. Contains the video workshop, the booklet, Confirmation, More Than Just Business As Usual, a facilitator's guide to presenting the workshop, and a bibliography. (ISBN 6-0001-0507-X, $34.50). ELCA

Confirmation: Anything But Business as Usual, Diane Monroe and David Poling-Goldenne. Use this guide to evaluate your present confirmation program and to learn of a variety of proven approaches and elements of confirmation ministry that are being utilized in ELCA congregations. (ISBN 6-0000-9992-4, $1.25). ELCA

Come and Grow with Us: New Member Basics, Martin Marty and Patricia Liles Smith. Offers six topics for orienting new members to the basics of congregational membership and the Lutheran church. (ISBN 0-8066-2035-8, $9.99-leader guide and ISBN 0-8066-2034-X, $4.50 participant book). ELCA

Dancing With Your Gifts: An Inventory of Spiritual and Relational Gifts for Youth, Diane Monroe. Designed especially for young people, this tool helps them to discover their spiritual gifts and leads them to identify ways their gifts can be used at home, at school, at work and in the community. (ISBN 6-0001-1749-3, $12/12 or take the inventory online at: "http://www.elca.org/gathering/gifts.html." www.elca.org/gathering/gifts.html. ELCA

Deep in the Familiar: Four Life Rhythms, Joan Cannon Borton. Joan Cannon Borton shows how women's lives are divided into four phases. She explains that a woman who explores her life's path with an awareness of these rhythms can become more fully awake to the sacred nature of her daily life. Deep in the Familiar can be used in Bible study as well as for individual study and meditation. (ISBN 0-8298-1408-6, $16). UCC

Developing Deeper Discipleship ("3-D"), Designed to be a 20 week small group Bible study process. 3-D groups meet for 1 + hours per session to explore living a contemporary Christian Life. Materials include resources for Bible study, prayer enrichment, group formation, outreach and evangelism and worship. Resource Kit. Gospel of Mark (video included), $50.00 + $6.00 S&H; Study of Acts, $45.00 + $6.00 S&H. CC(DOC)

Disciple Making, An evangelism resource produced by Bill Underwood examining the "Three parts of the evangelism puzzle". (1) The Starting Point: Directing the disciple making future of your church, (2) Becoming Disciple Makers: How to successfully reach people with Jesus Christ today, and (3) Tools for Growth: Tools, models and resources for church leaders and congregations. $15.00 + S&H. CC(DOC)

Discipling Congregations: Strengthening Your Congregation's Incorporation Ministry, David Poling-Goldenne. This 8-page resource helps you assess your congregation's ability to fully incorporate new members into the faith community and suggests strategies for discipling all believers more deeply in the life of faith. (ISBN 6-0000-2525-4, pay shipping and handling only). ELCA

Descubra Sus Dones: Cuaderno de Trabajo, Student manual based on the popular resource, Discover Your Spiritual Gifts, and translated into Spanish. $5.00; NM 2248 . ABC

Descubra Sus Dones: Manual de Lideres, Leader manual for the popular resource Discover Your Spiritual Gifts and translated into Spanish. $6.00; NM 2249. ABC Doing Faith II: Basic Practices for Growing Christians, Beth Marie Halvorsen. This 16-page resource examines the basic faith practices of Christians built on the Great Commission and the Great Commandment. (ISBN 0-8066-3873-7, $2.49). ELCA

Engaging Parents in Adult Education, Mary Ingram Zentner. 8-page resource guide to help you assist parents in education opportunities which nurture faith formation in their children's lives and their own life. (ISBN 6-0000-7345-3, 50¢ ea./order in multiples of 6 only). ELCA

Facing Change, Leah Matthews. Facing Change presents insights on how God is present with us amid change and how faith can sustain us. $5.00; (ISBN 0-8298-1376-4). UCC

Faith Development and Evangelism, Developed ecumenically, five sessions increase insight into how a congregation can meet, invite, and include people at all the various stages of religious growth. May be photocopied for group use. (84 pp, 8 +" x 11" 62-8913, Leader Guide; 62-8911, Participant Handbook. Free while supplies last.). EPS

Faith Family Style, Miriam Campbell. A collection of 10 intergenerational programs to strengthen the connection between the church and the home. Co-produced by Lutheran Brotherhood and the Division for Congregational Ministries. (ISBN 6-0001-3236-0, $4.99). ELCA

Faith Place 101: Entry Points for Nurturing Faith in the Home, Miriam Campbell.

This resource offers a year full of simple yet profound ways faith conversation and teaching can intersect with the daily routine and celebrations of home life. (ISBN 6-0001-0859-1, $1.25). ELCA

Go! The Mandate of Jesus for the People of Today: A Bible Study on the Great Commission, Designed as a six session study exploring the implications of the Great Commission for today's world. The sessions include an introduction, biblical reflection, discussion guides, and suggestions for action. Order from the Christian Board of Publication, PO Box 179, St. Louis, MO 63166; (800) 366-3383. $5.95 Stock# 93A2575; ISBN 0-8272-1240-2. CC(DOC)

Groups: A Lay Renewal Resource for Leaders of Small Groups, Marcia Patton. An introduction to small group ministries and skills. Intended for leaders of small groups. Includes a training design. $5.95; NM 2034 . ABC

Holy Baptism and Related Rites of the Episcopal Church, Revised edition. Here in one book, for easy placement in pew racks, are Holy Baptism and its related rites-Catechumenate: Preparation of Adults for Holy Baptism; Preparation of Baptized Persons for Reaffirmation of the Baptismal Covenant; Preparation of Parents and Godparents for the Baptism of Infants and Young Children; and Confirmation. Formerly found only in The Book of Occasional Services. The introduction summarizes why the rites were developed and their place in forming people as missionaries and evangelists of Jesus Christ. (64 pp, 6" x 8 +". 62-9301-1, $3.95). EPS

In Search of Faith: Profiles of Biblical Seekers, Howard W. Roberts. Written for those who are seeking as well as those in ministry to seekers, In Search of Faith is an exploration of biblical characters who struggled to define their faith lives. $12; ISBN 0-8298-1412-4. UCC

Intersections Small Group Series, Includes twelve topics for small-group study and a basic handbook called Starting Small Groups and Keeping Them Going, (ISBN 0-8066-0125-6, $19.99). ELCA Series titles include:

The Bible and Life: God's Message for Today, (ISBN 0-8066-0127-2, $6.49);

Caring and Community: Perspective from Ephesians, (ISBN 0-8066-0129-9, $6.49);

Faith: Confidence and Doubt in Daily Life, (ISBN 0-8066-0132-9, $6.49);

Following Jesus: Encouragement from the Beatitudes, (ISBN 0-8066-0126-4, $6.49);

Jesus: Divine and Human, (ISBN 0-8066-0133-7, $6.49);

Peace: Christians Living in a Violent World, (ISBN 0-8066-0135-3, $6.49);

Praying: Meeting God in Daily Life, (ISBN 0-8066-0136-1, $6.49);

Death and Grief: Healing through Group Support, (ISBN 0-8066-0130-2, $6.49); Self-Esteem: Encouraging Self and Others, (ISBN 0-8066-0137-X, $6.49); Community Builders: 50 Exercises for Church Groups (ISBN 0-8066-3723-4, $10.49);

Smart Choices: Making Your Way Through Life (ISBN 0-8066-3722-6, $6.49); Reconcilable Differences: Gifts and Challenges of Relationships (ISBN 0-8066-3877-X, $6.49);

Managing Stress: Seeking Serenity for the Soul (ISBN 0-8066-3878-8, $6.49); Integrity: Ethics in the Workplace (ISBN 0-8066-3879-6, $6.49);

Parenting: Raising Faithful Children in a Fragmented World (ISBN 0-8066-3880-X, $6.49); Raising Faithful Preschoolers (ages 3-6) (ISBN 0-8066-4199-1);

Raising Faithful Grade-Schoolers (ages 6-10) (ISBN 0-8066-4196-7);

Raising Faithful Younger Adolescents (ages 10-14) (ISBN 0-8066-4197-5); Raising Faithful Older Adolescents (ages 10-14) (ISBN 0-8066-4198-3).

Invitation to Discipleship: A Quick Reader for Spiritual Seekers, Jerry Schmalenberger. This hand-out is a wonderful support for new member orientations. It is focused on the key marks of discipleship and offers an overview of the Bible, the Church, and the Catechism from a Lutheran perspective. (ISBN 6-0000-2850-4, $1.16 ea., order in multiples of 12 only). ELCA

Living Faith, Foundations for forming faithful disciples...1998-99 Christian Education Packet is designed to assist leaders in congregational education as they engage learners of all ages with their growth in faith and discipleship. (ISBN 6-0000-9989-4, $5.00, limit 2 per congregation). ELCA

Living Faith II, Foundations for forming faithful disciples...1999-2000 Christian Education Packet. A collection of practical tools for educational leaders in the congregation. (ISBN 6-0001-0856-7, $5.00). ELCA

Living the Vision: A Faith Established: A Governor, Robert W. Scott

A personal statement of the centrality of Christian faith and how it has been lived out both in his personal and public service as Governor of North Carolina and in other offices. PDS #7230001001 Free. PC(USA)

Living The Vision: Preparing Members for Evangelism, Rosalie Potter

Helps church members learn how to share their faith with others in ways that are comfortable and natural while it calls church officers to leadership in faith sharing and training. PDS # 7230000002 Free. PC (USA)

Lutheran Basics for Teachers, Beth Ann Gaede and Margaret Marcrander. Everything your volunteer teachers need to know about the key teachings of the Lutheran faith tradition presented in a user-friendly handbook. (ISBN 0-8066-3718-8, $2.49). ELCA

Making Disciples: Methods and Materials from Mission-Focused Congregations, This cd-rom provides practical grassroots approaches to introduce seekers to the Christian faith and the church. Two levels of tools are included on the cd-rom: (Level 1) program strategies to help you design, promote and implement your new member or discipleship program and (Level 2) curriculum resources for new member and adult inquirer classes. Level 1 (ISBN 0-8066-4173-8, $24.00) and Level 2 (ISBN 0-8066-4174-6, $59.99). ELCA

Make New Members Active Members, Patricia Haller. A complete guide to planning and implementing new member incorporation strategies.(ISBN 0-8066-0072-1, $10.45). ELCA

Nurturing Faith Through the Stages of Life, Elizabeth Thiel Engler, Janet Farnham Weber, Julie Bowe, Paul E. Lutz and Marta Poling-Goldenne. This reproducible resource will help teachers be attentive to the needs, spiritual maturity levels and differences in learning capacity of the people they teach. Also, the reproducible "home-church" pages encourage parents in their role as "faith shapers". (ISBN 0-8066-3717-X, $6.99). ELCA

Opening Your Spiritual Gifts, Neal Boese and Patricia Haller. Help church members begin to discover their spiritual gifts with this user-friendly assessment tool. (ISBN 6-0000-2932-2, $12/12). ELCA

Preparing Lay Callers for Congregation Care, Diana Sickles. Offers ideas for organizing pastoral care in congregations and includes a five-step training process for lay callers. (ISBN 0-8066-0041-1, $7.45). ELCA

Presbyterian Belief Series, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) A series of eighteen full-color, illustrated pamphlets that deal with the uniquely Presbyterian response to important theological questions. Topics include beliefs about God, sin, church, the Bible, being Presbyterian, worship sacraments, mission, stewardship and more. Each is clearly written and concise and is appropriate for new members, visitors and casual seekers. Available by individual titles or as a complete set. Set: PDS # 097619 Cost: $3.25. PC(USA)

Sharing the Ministry: A Practical Guide for Transforming Volunteers into Ministers. A systematic approach to gifts discovery, matching gifts with ministry, and training and support ing volunteers. (0-8066-0280-5, $49.95). Discovering the Gifts of the People, is a spiritual gifts inventory designed to work with Sharing the Ministry (ISBN 0-8066-0281-3, $11.95/pkg. of 50). ELCA

So You Think You're Not Religious, James R. Adams. Written by an Episcopal priest who is now president of the Center for Progressive Christianity, this book is provocative enough for skeptics and those with a distaste for "traditional formulations" of the Church; yet creative enough for "thinking" Christians. Topics include belief, creed, sacrament, prayer, and belonging. (208 pp, 5 +" x 8 +". 62-9808, $9.95). EPS

Sunday School: We've Never Done it That Way Before, Diane Monroe. Examine several different approaches to Sunday school and read stories of congregations with varied approaches to nurturing faith in children, youth and adults. (ISBN 6-0001-0858-3, $1.25). ELCA

Take It to Heart: An Asset-Based Guide to Nurturing Children, Youth and Families in Faith Community, Miriam Dumke. This resource provides a comprehensive look at

children, youth and family ministries focused on internal growth in discipleship and external ministry in your community. It is based on the assets assessments of the Search Institute. (ISBN 6-0001-0655-6, $5.00). ELCA

That We May Speak: Our Ministry of Action, Faye Codding. A step-by-step guide to help congregations choose an issue and begin a ministry of advocacy. Produced by the Division for Church and Society and the Division for Congregational Ministries. (ISBN 6-0001-1812-0, $3.99). ELCA

A User's Guide to the Bible, Lynne Deming. A practical introduction to the Bible for adults, A User's Guide to the Bible presents basic Bible study tools. $5.00; ISBN 0-8298-1335-7. UCC

Using Telecare Ministry in Your Congregation, Kristine Perry. A step by step guide to establishing a Telecare ministry appropriate to a congregation's size and context. (ISBN 6-0000-2523-8, pay shipping and handling only). ELCA

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EVENT EVANGELISM

2001 Evangelism Sunday Packet, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

An annual resource for churches use in celebrating Evangelism Sunday. Contents include worship resources and a four session Bible study titled "The Good News Story." There is material for children and youth for an offering of posters on evangelism.

PDS # 7231001001 Free. PC(USA)

A Child Shall Lead Them: A Guide for Planning a Rally Day Friendship Welcome, Paul Lutz. This planning guide provides step-by-step assistance for congregations to plan an in vite-a-friend emphasis in connection with the start-up of the Sunday School program. (ISBN 6-0001-0855-9, $1.25) . ELCA

Friendship Sunday Planning Guide, Ray Christensen and David Poling-Goldenne. Designed to assist congregations in planning for Invite-A-Friend Sundays. (ISBN 6-0000-2503-3, shipping and handling only, limit 3). ELCA

Living The Vision: Preparing Members for Evangelism, Rosalie Potter

Raise the Roof Sunday: Friendship Sunday Planning Guide, David and Marta Poling-Goldenne. A resource guide to assist your congregation in planning a friendship Sunday based on Luke 5:17-26. (ISBN 6-0000-7354-2, $4.00/20). ELCA

Real Hope for Real Life: A Guide for Planning a Lent and Easter Invite-A-Friend Evangelism Campaign and Friendship Celebration, Marta and David Poling-Goldenne, Susie Sipos. This guide assists your congregation in planning an invite-a-friend emphasis during the Lent and Easter seasons. (ISBN 6-0001-0946-6, $ 1.25). ELCA

Sing and Share Children's Songs Audio Cassette, Richard Webb, composer; Jim Petersen, producer. This audio-cassette of contemporary sounding familiar Christian children's music can be used as an invitation tool your congregation's children can share with their unchurched friends. (ISBN 6-0001-0857-5, $1.25). ELCA

Still Real, Still Relevant: A Guide for Planning a Christmas Friendship Celebration, Marta and David Poling-Goldenne, Carl Billings, and Eric Deffenbaugh. This guide assists your congregation in planning an invite-a-friend emphasis during the Advent and Christmas seasons. (ISBN 6-0000-9996-7, $1.25). ELCA

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HOSPITALITY and WORSHIP EVANGELISM

2001 Evangelism Sunday Packet, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) An annual resource for churches use in celebrating Evangelism Sunday. Contents include worship resources and a four session Bible study titled "The Good News Story." There is material for children and youth for an offering of posters on evangelism. PDS # 7231001001 Free. PC(USA)

And Everyone Shall Praise: Resources for Multicultural Worship, R. Mark

Being a Welcoming Congregation, Hugh Berry. Evangelism and Church Development, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). A booklet to help churches explore their readiness to welcome and include visitors and newcomers. Includes several workshop designs on hospitality, checklists for ushers and deacons, property assessment, worship and more. (PDS # 7230300003) Cost: $1.00. PC(USA)

Christian Friendliness, A packet of materials that give many suggestions on how to build an effective climate of Christian friendliness in a congregation. $7.00; NM 2046 . ABC

Develop the Welcoming Habit: Welcome Hospitality, Assessment, Bible Study, Invitation, Teamwork, Developed to offer help and suggestions on ways congregations can make WELCOMING a habit. It is an evangelism tool. Workbook. $6. CC(DOC)

Evangelism Dramas: For Inviting Guests and Sharing Faith, Carl Billings. This resource provides four evangelism skits for motivating congregational members to invite others to church or to share the Gospel message with those invited. (ISBN 6-0001-0951-2, $1.25). ELCA

Gifts of Many Cultures: Worship Resources for the Global Community, Maren

meditations, songs, drawings, and other resources designed around the seasons of the church year. $19.95; (ISBN 0-8298-1029-3). UCC

Hospitality In Warm-Hearted Congregations, Marta & David Poling-Goldenne and Donald Brandt. Assessment tools to help your congregation measure its hospitality with an eye to embracing more effective welcome behaviors. ELCA, (ISBN 6-0000-2504-1, shipping and handling only, limit 3). ELCA

How Your Congregation Can Become a More Hospitable Community, Gerald J. Hoffman. Suggests ways for congregations to develop a more welcoming environment. Includes inventories to help with assessment. (ISBN 0-8066-1380-7, $9.95). ELCA

Living the Vision: Preparing Members for Evangelism, Rosalie Potter. Helps church members learn how to share their faith with others in ways that are comfortable and natural while it calls church officers to leadership in faith sharing and training. PDS # 7230000002

Free. PC (USA)

Evangelism

Evangelism resources

EVANGELISM DENOMINATIONAL CONTACTS

American Baptist Churches, USA, (ABC)

The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

The Episcopal Church in the United States

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Resources Evangelism and Church Development

Reformed Church in America

The United Church of Christ (UCC)

ECUMENICAL EVANGELISM RESOURCES

CONTENTS:

BASICS OF EVANGELISM (THEOLOGY AND PRACTICE OF CONGREGATIONAL EVANGELISM)

COMMUNICATION EVANGELISM

COMMUNITY and NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH

CROSS-CULTURAL EVANGELISM

DISCIPLESHIP AND INCORPORATION

EVENT EVANGELISM

HOSPITALITY and WORSHIP EVANGELISM

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Resources
Evangelism and Church Development