Central Plains Formation Resource Library
A collection of curriculum, books, videos and other resources for Central Plains congregations to borrow. The emphasis is on youth and children's ministry, curriculum with a distinctly Mennonite perspective, and resources for adult Bible study, prayer and discernment. Members of Central Plains congregations may borrow the resources listed here for just the cost of return postage.
Below you will see a list of all the resources in the library. You may also download the list here. For books with an *asterisk, a study guide can be downloaded at www.heraldpress.com/StudyGuides. You will find many more study guides for Herald Press books there too. ✓These are either written as curriculum or include a discussion guide. †These items are available in Spanish; see “En Español.”
You will also find downloadable (and sometimes free) formation resources at www.AnabaptistFaithFormation.org.
To check out materials, contact Amanda Bleichty at amandableichty@centralplainsmc.org. Check them out for two months at a time, and renew for another two months if necessary. Return them to CPMC Resource Library, P.O. Box 352, Kalona, IA 52247. The formation resource library is located at the offices of the conference ministers at 301 5th St, Kalona, Iowa. You are welcome to stop in and check out materials in person. Enter through the door on C Avenue.
Below you will see a list of all the resources in the library. You may also download the list here. For books with an *asterisk, a study guide can be downloaded at www.heraldpress.com/StudyGuides. You will find many more study guides for Herald Press books there too. ✓These are either written as curriculum or include a discussion guide. †These items are available in Spanish; see “En Español.”
You will also find downloadable (and sometimes free) formation resources at www.AnabaptistFaithFormation.org.
To check out materials, contact Amanda Bleichty at amandableichty@centralplainsmc.org. Check them out for two months at a time, and renew for another two months if necessary. Return them to CPMC Resource Library, P.O. Box 352, Kalona, IA 52247. The formation resource library is located at the offices of the conference ministers at 301 5th St, Kalona, Iowa. You are welcome to stop in and check out materials in person. Enter through the door on C Avenue.
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✓Amando a los extranjeros como a nosotros mismos: reflexiones bíblicas por Comité Central Menonita EE.UU. ✓Caminando por el Antiguo Testamento (libro 1) by Laverne Rutschman ✓Caminando por el Antiguo Testamento (libro 2) by Laverne Rutschman ✓Creados Como Iguales: Mujeres y Hombres a la Imagen de Dios by Linda Gehman Peachey MCC ✓A Escarbar: Trece textos bíblicos (participante) ✓A Escarbar: Trece textos bíblicos (lider) Pornografia: Mentiras, Verdad Y Esperanza by Linda Gehman Peachey MCC ✓Reflexiones Sobre La Muerte y el Duelo by Elena Miller de Yoder ✓Youth Curriculum by Anabaptists
Being There: The Bible Through Simulation by Generation Why? Claim[ing] Faith: Youth discover the Confession of Faith by MennoMedia Let’s Talk: Communication Skills and Conflict Transformation by Barry C. Bartel Merge: A guidebook for youth service trips by MennoMedia Sacred Search: Encountering God During Lent by Angela Reed (4) Youth Worship Source Book by Sara Kathleen Johnson ✓Generation Why titles: How to Read the Bible: Building skills for Bible study Keeping the Garden: A response to God’s creation The Radical Reign: Parables of Jesus A Speck in the Universe: The Bible on self-esteem and peer pressure Testing the Waters: Basic tenets of faith How do you know? From Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes Do Miracles Happen? Do the Right Thing: Ethics shaped by faith How to be a True Friend Mantras, Menorahs and Minarets: Encountering other faiths Salt, Light and the Good Life: The Beatitudes and the Sermon on the Mount Who is God? Clueless and Called: Discipleship and the Gospel of Mark God is a Warrior? Violence in the Bible Fight Right: A Christian approach to conflict ✓Membership Instruction curriculum
Anabaptist Essentials: Ten signs of a unique Christian faith by Palmer Becker Begin Anew (an introduction to Christian discipleship in Anabaptist perspective) by Christian Discipleship Seminars Beginning the Christian Life by Russell Krabill Being God’s People: Embracing Christian Faith from a Mennonite Perspective by Ervin Stutzman (use with Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective; See section A.) Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective Faith for the Journey by Ann Weber Becker (use with Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective; See section A.) God’s Story, Our Story: Exploring Christian Faith and Life by Michele Hershberger Making Disciples: Preparing People for Baptism, Christian Living and Church Membership by April Yamasaki (you will also need God’s Story, Our Story by Michele Hershberger) Via: Exploring the Way of Christ Via: Exploring the Way of Christ Leader’s Guide What We Believe Together: Exploring the “Shared Convictions” of Anabaptist-Related Churches by Alfred Neufeld Anabaptist and Mennonite History
✓Adventures with the Anabaptists by Jeanne Grieser & Carol Duerksen (You will also need Through Fire & Water by Loewen and Nolt.) The Anabaptist Vision by Harold Bender *Beliefs: Mennonite Faith and Practice by John D. Roth Living the Anabaptist Story: A Guide to Early Beginnings with Questions for Today by Lisa D. Weaver and J. Denny Weaver Who are the Mennonites?: A 15-minute look at the history and beliefs of Mennonites DVD from Third Way Media The Radicals on DVD. Includes chapter introductions by historian John Sharp; an interview with Myron Augsburger, author of Pilgrim Aflame; a 30-minute documentary on the Anabaptists; and other special features. On Fire for Christ stories from the Martyr’s Mirror by Dave & Neta Jackson Radical Jesus: A graphic history of faith edited by Paul Buhle A Third Way by Paul M. Lederach Through Fire and Water by Harry Loewen & Steven Nolt Youth & Adult Peace & Conscientious Objection
books and curriculum ✓Before you Enlist and After You Say No: AFSC’s Counter-Recruitment Training Manual by Hannah Strange and Daniel Hunger (American Friends Service Committee Youth and Militarism Program) ✓But Why Don’t We Go to War? by Susan Mark Landis Choices: Non-violence Question Cards from Mennonite Church Choosing Against War by John D. Roth ✓Decide for Peace: A Guide for Personal Bible Study and Reflection on Conscientious Objection by Eddy Hall (2) For God and Country [in that order]Faith and Service for ordinary radicals by Logan Mehl-Laituri It’s My Life! A guide to alternatives after high school. Edited by Janine Schwab ✓Joining the Army That Sheds No Blood by Susan Clemmer Steiner The Path of Most Resistance by Melissa Miller and Phil Shenk ✓Peace: Just Live It! by Christine Neufeld; high school Why I am a Conscientious Objector by John M. Drescher Videos: ✓The Good War and Those Who Refused to Fight It: The Story Of World War II Conscientious Objectors ✓Peace DVD by Mennonite Media Six sessions with Study Guide. ✓Thermostat: How can we turn toward peace in a time of war? DVD by Mennonite Central Committee * Waging Peace: Muslim and Christian Alternatives. A DVD documentary about overcoming mistrust, hatred and violence by Third Way Media Youth activities and curriculum
1-Minute Bible for Students John R. Kohlenberger III and Doug Fields Administration, Publicity and Fundraising (Ideas Library) by Youth Specialties Camps, Retreats, Missions & Service (Ideas Library) by Youth Specialties Cloud of Witnesses, an audio journal (as in ‘magazine’) on youth, church and culture from Princeton Theological Seminary’s Institute for Youth Ministry. compact discs Vol. 4 Vocation Vol. 5 Play Vol. 6 Story Vol. 7 Mission Vol. 8 Belonging to God Contagious Faith by Dave Rahn & Terry Linhart Creative Meetings, Bible Lessons & Worship Ideas (Ideas Library) by Youth Specialties Crowd Breakers & Mixers (Ideas Library) by Youth Specialties Discussion & Lesson Starters 1 (Ideas Library) by Youth Specialties Discussion & Lesson Starters 2 (Ideas Library) by Youth Specialties ✓Do It! Active Learning in Youth Ministry by Thom and Joani Schultz Drama Skits & Sketches (Ideas Library) by Youth Specialties Drama, Skits & Sketches 2 (Ideas Library) by Youth Specialties ✓Enter the Story: 7 Experiences to Unlock the Bible for Your Students by Michael Novelli Every Picture Tells a Story: 48 evocative photographs for inspiring reaction and reflection by Youth Specialties ✓Every Young Man’s Battle Workbook by Stephen Arterburn ✓Every Young Woman’s Battle Workbook by Shannon Ethridge ✓Faith Metaphors: 50 Interactive Object Lessons for Youth Ministry by Group ✓Find Your Fit by Kevin Johnson and Jane Kise ✓Find Your Fit Leader’s Guide by Kevin Johnson and Jane Kise For Young Women Only by Shaunti Feldhahn & Lisa Rice Games (Ideas Library) by Youth Specialties Games 2 (Ideas Library) by Youth Specialties ✓Girls: 10 Gutsy, God-Centered Sessionson Issues that Matter to Girls by Kirgiss, Musick, et. al. ✓Go Deeper Retreats: 12 Life Changing Weekends for Youth Ministry by Group Group Builder Games and Activities for Youth Ministry by Group ✓Guys:10 Fearless, Faith-Focused Sessions on Issues that Matter to Guys by Kirgiss, et. al. ✓High Energy Meetings for Young Teenagers by Group High-Impact Worship Dramas by Group Holiday Ideas (Ideas Library) by Youth Specialties Jumpstarters: 100 Games to Spark Discussions by Group Kids Taking Charge by Thom and Joani Schultz ✓Money Talks by Todd Temple ✓The Outrageous Idea of Academic Faithfulness: A Guide for Students by Donald Opitz and Derek Melleby Sex Has A Price Tag by Pam Stenzel Special Events (Ideas Library) by Youth Specialties Sticky Faith: 10 Lessons to Nurture Faith Beyond High School by Dr. Kara E. Powell & Brad M. Griffin ✓The Student Leadership Training Manual for Youth Workers by McLuen & Wysong ✓Student-Led Devotions for Youth Ministry by Group Books ✓Talksheets (High School) by David Lynn ✓Talksheets (Junior High/Middle School) by David Lynn ✓Talksheets (More High School) by David Lynn ✓Training Youth for Dynamic Leadership by Group Way to Live: Christian Practices for Teens by Dorothy C. Bass and Don C. Richter (2) What If . . . ? 450 thought-provoking questions to get teenagers talking, laughing, and thinking by Youth Specialties ✓The Word on Finding and Using Your Spiritual Gifts by Jim Burns and Doug Fields ✓The Youth Worker’s Big Book of Case Studies by Steve Case (2) Videos: ✓Good Sex: A whole-person approach to teenage sexuality and God by Youth Specialties ✓Stuck in a Rut visual curriculum (5 segments on DVD) by Highway Video Youth Leader resources
Beyond Me: Grounding Youth Ministry in God’s Story by Wendell J. Loewen Building Together: Developing Your Blueprint for Congregational Youth Ministry by Carol Duerksen The Comprehensive Guide to Youth Ministry Counseling by Group Eyes Wide Open: Looking for God in popular culture by William D. Romanowski Family Based Youth Ministry by Mark DeVries ✓The God-Bearing Life by Ron Foster and Kenda Creasy Dean Helping Youth Grieve: The Good News of Biblical Lament by Bob Yoder Hurt 2.0: Inside the world of today’s teenagers by Chap Clark Intensive Caring: Practical Ways to Mentor Youth by Group The Outrageous Idea of Academic Faithfulness: A Guide for Students by Donald Opitz and Derek Melleby Purpose Driven Youth Ministry by Doug Fields Postmodern Youth Ministry by Tony Jones The Soul of Adolescence: In their own words by Patricia Lyons ✓Sticky Faith Youth Worker Edition: Practical ideas to nurture long-term faith in teenagers by Dr. Kara .E Powell, Brad M. Griffin and Dr. Cheryl A. Crawford Tag, You’re It: 50 Easy Ways to Connect with Young People by Kathleen Kimball-Baker Understanding Mentoring Relationships by Saito & Blyth/Search Institute Way to Live: Christian Practices for Teens by Dorothy C. Bass and Don C. Richter (2) Youth Ministry at a Crossroads: Tending to the Faith Formation of Mennonite Youth by Andy Brubacher Kaethler and Bob Yoder (2) The Youth Worker’s Handbook to Family Ministry by Chap Clark ✓Your First Two Years in Youth Ministry: A Practical Guide to Starting Right by Doug Fields Youth and Adult Resources for Spiritual Practices
✓Basic Trek: Enter into a World of Enough: The Original 28-Day Journey by David Schrock Shenk The Book of Uncommon Prayer by Steven L. Case Bread for the Journey – Meditations and Recipes to Nourish the Soul by the authors Mennonite Girls Can Cook Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster (Richard J. Foster's) Celebration of Discipline Study Guide Day by Day These Things We Pray: Uncovering ancient rhythms of prayer by Arthur Boers Dive: Devotions for Deeper Living by Cindy Massanari Breeze Downtime: Helping Teenagers Pray by Mark Yaconelli ✓Guided Meditations for Teens by Sydney Ann Merritt The Missio Dei Breviary: A four week breviary with morning and evening prayers by Missio Dei, Minneapolis, MN Now It Springs Up: Spiritual Insights for Every Day by Carol Duerkson, Michele Hershberger, Laurie Oswald Robinson Paths to Prayer: Finding your own way to the presence of God by Patricia D. Brown ✓Pathways to Praying With Teens by Mary Ann Hakowski The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence ✓Pray by Tony Jones Prayer Book for Earnest Christians: A Spiritually rich Anabaptist resource by Herald Press The Prayer Path: A Christ-centered labyrinth experience, leaders guide, by Group Praying with the Body: Bringing the Psalms to Live by Roy DeLeon Praying In Color: Drawing a New Path to God by Sybil MacBeth * Sacred Pauses: Spiritual Practices for Personal Renewal by April Yamasaki The Sacred Way: Spiritual Practices for Everyday Life by Tony Jones Soli Deo Gloria: A daily walk through Romans by Myron S. Augsburger * The Spacious Heart: Room for Spiritual Awakening by Donald Clymer & Sharon Clymer Landis Take Our Moments and Our Days: An Anabaptist Prayer Book: Volume 1 Ordinary Time by Herald Press Take Our Moments and Our Days: An Anabaptist Prayer Book: Volume 2 Advent through Pentecost by Herald Press Tent of Meeting: A 25-Day Adventure with God (student journal) by Julie Ellison White ✓Tent of Meeting: A 25-Day Adventure with God Leader Guide by Julie Ellison White (2) ✓Time with Jesus: Twenty Guided Meditations for Youth by Thomas F. Catucci Music
Darkness in the Garden: An oratorio based on the Passion of the Christ words & music by Will Ortman I'm Glad You're Here: Songs of Hope and Struggle by Bryan Moyer Suderman Music As Prayer: Gateway to the Soul by Christine Nafziger, solo piano Music as Prayer: Gateway to the Soul by Christine Nafziger CD Companion book Sing the Journey: Hymnal: A Worship Book Supplement I by Faith and Life Resources Sing the Journey CD by Kenneth Nafziger and the Journey Musicians Sing the Journey 2 CD by Kenneth Nafziger and the Journey Musicians Sing the Story: Hymnal: A Worship Book Supplement II by Faith and Life Resources Sing the Story CD by Kenneth Nafziger and the Story Musicians Sing the Story 2 CD by Kenneth Nafziger and the Story Musicians Songs and Prayers from Taize by GIA publications Congregational Leaders
2016 Church & Clergy Tax Guide by Richard R. Hammar Beyond the Worship Wars: Building vital and faithful worship by Thomas G. Long Church Finance: The Complete Guide to Managing Ministry Resources by Michael E. Batts and Richard R. Hammar |
✓Children’s Curriculum
Fun Bible Skits 1 by David M. Morrow Fun Bible Skits 2 by David M. Morrow Fun Bible Skits 3 by David M. Morrow Kids Can Club: Kids Can Be Blessed by Faith and Life Resources Kids Can Club: Kids Can Build Bridges by Faith and Life Resources Kids Can Club: Kids Can Catch the Love by Faith and Life Resources Kids Can Club: Kids Can Celebrate by Faith and Life Resources Kids Can Club: Kids Can Dig the Bible by Faith and Life Resources Kids Can Club: Kids Can Get it Right by Faith and Life Resources Kids Can Club: Kids Can Know the Way by Faith and Life Resources Kids Can Club: Kids Can Live Upside-Down by Faith and Life Resources Kids Can Club: Kids Can Make Peace by Faith and Life Resources Kids Can Club: Kids Can Speak Up by Faith and Life Resources Living Well Children's Workbook: Christian Practices for Children by Lifelong Faith Associates Resplandece: Historias de la Biblia Para Ninos: Shine On: A Story Bible in Spanish by Shine curriculum Shine On: A Story Bible edited by Rebecca Seiling, Anna M. Speicher, and Rose Mary Stutzman Wee Wonder: Sharing God’s Love with Twos (Leader’s Guide) by Faith and Life Resources Mission Bank materials from Mennonite Mission Network Benin: Listening for God’s call Bolivia: Raising Up Leaders Botswana: A Place to Plan in Burkina Faso: Sharing the good news Cambodia: Following Christ in Cambodia Congo: Joining God’s Team in Congo Ecuador: Giving a warm welcome in Ecuador France: Embracing differences Indonesia: Making peace in Indonesia Miami: Opening DOORs to community Mongolia: Friends across continents Nazareth Village: Modeling Jesus’ hospitality Nepal: Working together with Jesus in Nepal Northern Ireland: Working for peace together South Africa: We all belong in God’s family South Korea: building bridges of peace in South Korea Spain: Serving alongside the church in Burgos Thailand: Sharing the good news Children’s books
The Bible for Children by Good Books A Child’s First Book of Prayers by Lois Rock and Alison Jay (2) Children’s Illustrated Bible by Herald Press Baby Jesus by Rock and Ayliffe (Good Books) Daniel and the Lions by Rock and Ayliffe (Good Books) (3) God’s Dream by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Douglas Carleton Abrams The Good Samaritan by Rock and Ayliffe (Good Books) (4) Jesus and His Friends by Rock and Ayliffe (Good Books) (2) Jonah and the Whale by Good Books The Lost Sheep by Rock and Ayliffe (Good Books) My Very First Bedtime Storybook by Good Books My Very First Bible by Good Books My Very First Prayers by Good Books Noah and the Ark by Rock and Ayliffe (Good Books) (2) Our Father by Rock and Ayliffe (Good Books) (2) A Perfect Pet for Peyton by Rick Osbourne & Gary Chapman (references the five love languages for kids) Prayers for Children by Good Books The Story for Little Ones: Discover the Bible in Pictures by Zonderkidz Children’s Videos The Animated Stories from the New Testament: The Miracles of Jesus by Nest Family Entertainment The Animated Stories of the Bible: Moses by Nest Family Entertainment Children’s Music Sonic Sing and Play Music by Group’s Power Lab New World Coming: A smalltall music compilation 2002-2012 by Bryan Moyer Suderman Detectives of Divinity: songs of faith for small and tall by Bryan Moyer Suderman A New Heart: songs of faith for small and tall by Bryan Moyer Suderman God’s Love is for Everybody: songs for small and tall by Bryan Moyer Suderman Children’s Ministry Leadership books
✓Come Lord Jesus, be our Host by Elsie H.R. Rempel, Illustrator Joanna G. Pinkerton Formational Children’s Ministry: Shaping children using story, ritual, and relationship by Ivy Beckwith ✓Let the Children Come: Preparing Communities to End Child Abuse and Neglect by Jeanette Harder Lifelong Faith: Faith Formation with Children Fall 2010 Living Well Children’s Workbook: Christian Practices for Children by Lifelong Faith Associates Safe Sanctuaries: Reducing the Risk of Child Abuse in the Church by Joy Thornburg Melton
31 Days of Prayer for my Teen by Susan Alexander Yates Age of Opportunity by Paul David Tripp The Blessing Cup: Prayer rituals for families and groups by Rock Travnikar, O.F.M. The Busy Family’s Guide to Spirituality: Practical Lessons for Modern Living from the Monastic Tradition by David Robinson The Christian Family Toolbox: 52 Benedictine Activities for the Home by David Robinson FaithTalk by Vibrant Ministries (set of question and answer cards) FaithTalk with Children by Vibrant Ministries (set of question and answer cards) The Five Love Languages of Teenagers by Gary Chapman God With Us Today: Devotions for Families by June Galle Krehbiel Growing Deeper: Rooted and Grounded in Love (Christian Practices for the Home) by Central Plains Mennonite Conference ✓Growing Together: Understanding and nurturing your child’s faith journey by Anne Neufeld Rupp How to Really Love Your Child by Ross Campbell, M.D. How to Really Love Your Teen by D. Ross Campbell, M.D. How to Really Parent Your Teenager: Raising balanced teens in an unbalanced world by Ross Campbell, M.D. Imaginative Prayer: A yearlong guide for your chid's spiritual formation by Jared Patrick Boyd Lifelong Faith: Parents and Faith Formation Fall 2011 ✓Like Dew Your Youth by Eugene Peterson ✓Making A Home for Faith: Nurturing the Spiritual Live of you Children by Elizabeth F. Caldwell The Little Oratory: A beginner’s guide to praying in the home by David Clayton & Leila Marie Lawler ✓Seven Things Children Need by John M. Drescher Sleeping with Bread: Holding what gives you life by Dennis Linn, Sheila Fabricant Linn, Matthew Lin (2) ✓Sticky Faith: Everyday ideas to build lasting faith in your kids by Dr. Kara E. Powell & Dr. Chap Clark ✓Ordinary Miracles: Awakening to the Holy Work of Parenting by Rachel Springer Gerber ✓Real Life. Real Families. 12-session curriculum by Menno Media * Whatever Happened to Dinner? Recipes and Reflections for Family Mealtime by Melodie M. Davis ✓Parenting in the Pew: Guiding your children into the joy of worship by Robbie Castleman ✓Parenting by David H. Jensen ✓Please Pass the Faith: The Art of Spiritual Grandparenting by Elsie H. R. Rempel Videos: ✓Be Prepared: Equipping Kids to Face Today’s World by Focus on the Family ✓Beyond the News: Parenting Adolescents by Mennonite Media Productions (2) ✓The Power of Love: Building relationships that work by Focus on the Family ✓Raising Kids with a Faith that Lasts by Focus on the Family Essentials of Parenting ✓Parenting your Teenager: A Biblical Look at Parenting by Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott Youth, Young Adult and Adult books and curriculum
†These are Bible studies or Bible study resources. 7 Ways of Teaching the Bible to Adults: using our multiple intelligences to build faith by Barbara Bruce Abuse: Response and Prevention: A Guide for Church Leaders. Our churches and homes shouldn’t be places that hurt - MCC ✓Amish Grace: How Forgiveness Transcended Tragedy by Kraybill, Nolt and Weaver-Zercher ✓Anabaptist Essentials: Ten signs of a unique Christian faith by Palmer Becker ✓Beyond our Fears: Following Jesus in Times of Crisis by Faith and Life Resources †The Bible as Story: An Introduction to Biblical Literature by Marion G. Bontrager, Michele Hershberger, John E. Sharp ✓Body and Soul: Healthy Sexuality and the People of God by MennoMedia Bounty:Ten Ways to Increase Giving at Your Church by Kristine Miller and Scott McKenzie Christian. Muslim. Friend. Twelve Paths to Real Relationship by David W. Shenk Church Refugees – Sociologists reveal why people are DONE with church but not their faith by Josh Packard and Ashleigh Hope †The Complete Bible Handbook – An Illustrated Companion by John Bowker ✓†Courageous Women of the Bible by Linda Gehman Peachey ✓†Created Equal: Women and Men in the Image of God by Linda Gehman Peachey – MCC ✓†Creating a Scene in Corinth: A Simulation by Reta Halteman Finger and George D. Mc Clain †Cross Vision: How the crucifixion of Jesus makes sense of Old Testament violence by Gregory A. Boyd The Dark Night: A gift of God by Daniel P. Schrock ✓Dig In: 13 scriptures to help us know the way leader’s guide (with CD) by MennoMedia ✓Dig In: 13 scriptures to help us know the way by MennoMedia Discover Your Spiritual Type: A Guide to Individual and Congregational Growth by Corinne Ware ✓†Faith Travels: Trusting God in Life’s Transitions by Marlene Kropf Fully Engaged: Missional Church in an Anabaptist Voice edited by Stanley W. Green and James R. Kraybill *God's Country: Faith, hope and the future of the rural church by Brad Roth * The Gospel Next Door: Following Jesus right where you are by Marty Troyer A History of the Cheyenne People by Tom West ✓Lord Willing? Wrestling with God’s Role in My Child’s Death by Jessica Kelley ✓* Jesus Matters: Good News for the 21st Century by James R. Krabill and David W. Shenk Latino Mennonites: Civil Rights, Faith & Evangelical Culture by Felipe Hinojosa ✓Let’s Talk: Communication Skills and Conflict Transformation by Barry C. Bartel Life Together in the Spirit: A Radical Spirituality for the Twenty-First Century by John Driver Lifelong Faith: Discipleship and Faith Formation Winter 2011 Lifelong Faith: A Lifelong Faith Formation Network Summer 2011 Living Well: Christian Practices for Everyday Life by John Roberto (ed) ✓Living Thoughtfully, Dying Well by Glen E. Miller, MD *Love in a Time of Hate: The story of Magda and André Trocmé and the village that said no to the Nazis by Hanna Schott Love Is an Orientation: Elevating the Conversation with the Gay Community by Andrew Marin Love is an Orientation: Practical Ways to Build Bridges with the Gay Community participant’s guide (use with DVD in “Videos.”) by Andrew Marin ✓†Loving Strangers as Ourselves: Biblical Reflections by Mennonite Central Committee US Love Undocumented: Risking TRUST in a Fearful World by Sarah Quezada Making Friends with the Bible by Elouise Renich Fraser and Louis A. Kilgore (2) ✓Making Peace with Your Past: Help for Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families by Tim Sledge ✓Manna and Mercy: A brief history of God’s unfolding promise to mend the entire universe by Daniel Erlander book (with CD) Manna and Mercy: A brief history of God’s unfolding promise to mend the entire universe by Daniel Erlander CD (with book) Mystics and Misfits: Meeting God through St. Francis and other unlikely saints by Christiana N. Peterson The Myth of a Christian Religion by Gregory A. Boyd The New Jim Crow: Mass incarceration in an age of colorblindness by Michelle Alexander ✓The New Jim Crow: Mass incarceration in an age of colorblindness STUDY GUIDE * Overplayed: A Parent’s Guide to Sanity in the World of Youth Sports by David King & Margot Starbuck ✓Plantation Jesus: Race, faith and a new way forward by Skot Welch & Rick Wilson †Pornography: Lies, Truth and Hope by Linda Gehman Peachey MCC ✓Practicing Presence by Terry J. Plank Brenneman Presence: Giving & Receiving God by J. Alexander Sider and Isaac S. Villegas Pursuit of Righteousness: single men and sexual desire by Nicholas Jefferson Reconcile: Conflict transformation for ordinary Christians by John Paul Lederach Redeeming Sex: Naked Conversations About Sexuality and Spirituality by Debra Hirsch (Re)union: The Good news of Jesus for seekers, saints and sinners by Bruxy Cavey Rewilding the Way: Break Free to Follow an Untamed God by Todd Wynward The Secret Sin: Pornography: Keeping Ourselves Pure by Mennonite Central Committee Sex God: Exploring the Endless Connections Between Sexuality and Spirituality by Rob Bell ✓Sexuality: God’s Gift (Second Edition) edited by Anne Krabill Hershberger ✓SisterCare Facilitator’s guide (use with DVD below) SisterCare Partcipant’s guide (use with DVD below) ✓Soul Force: Seven pivots toward courage, community and change by Reesheda Graham-Washington & Shawn Casselberry ✓Spark: Igniting Your God-Given Creativity by April Yamasaki ✓†The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People by Zondervan Strangers in the Land: A Six-Week Devotional Guide on Immigration, the Church, and the Bible by the editors of Sojourners magazine, based on Christians at the Border by M. Daniel Carroll R. ✓Talent Show: Your faith in full color by Bob Lichtyr †Toward Understanding the Bible by Perry B. Yoder ✓Untamed: Reactivating a Missional Form of Discipleship by Alan Hirsch & Debra Hirsch ✓†Upside Down Living: Identity & Aging ✓†Upside Down Living: Money ✓†Upside Down Living: Sabbath ✓†Upside Down Living: Sharing Faith Stories ✓†Upside Down Living: Technology ✓†Upside Down Living: Violence The Upside Down Kingdom (anniversary edition) by Donald B. Kraybill * Very Married: Field Notes on Love and Fidelity by Katherine Willis Pershey ✓With the Word: Acts by Faith and Life Resources ✓With the Word: Genesis by Faith and Life Resources ✓With the Word: Isaiah by Faith and Life Resources ✓With the Word: John by Faith and Life Resources ✓With the Word: Luke by Faith and Life Resources ✓With the Word: Mark by Faith and Life Resources ✓With the Word: Matthew by Faith and Life Resources ✓With the Word: Psalms by Faith and Life Resources What the Church is Saying: MCC US Immigration Listening Project ✓What You Do Best in the Body of Christ: Discover your spiritual gifts, personal style and God-given passion by Bruce Bugbee Worthy: Finding yourself in a world expecting someone else by Melanie Springer Mock †Wrestling with God (a devotional/study for men) by J. Lorne Peachey and Gordon Houser Wrongs to Rights: How Churches Can Engage the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples; Edited by Steve Heinrichs Videos: Acts of the Apostles - New international Version DVD 2 discs plus Audio CD Jesus Yesterday, Today & Forever The Gospel According to Matthew DVD – New International Version 2 discs The Gospel of John – Good News Bible Translation DVD 180 minutes 1 disc ✓Beyond the News: Homelessness by Mennonite Media ✓Beyond the News: Money by Mennonite Media Productions ✓Beyond the News: Racism by Mennonite Media Productions ✓Beyond the News: TV Violence by Mennonite Media Productions ✓The Creation Chronicles by Ted & Lee Dying to live: A Migrant’s Journey Forgive and Remember: Ted Risingsun’s Story of Fort Robinson (2) The Gospel According to Matthew DVD – New International Version 2 discs The Gospel of John – Good News Bible Translation DVD 180 minutes 1 disc ✓Love is an Orientation: Practical Ways to Build Bridges with the Gay Community by Andrew Marin DVD (use with participant’s guide above) ✓Nooma videos: Nooma 001: Rain by Rob Bell Nooma 002: Flame by Rob Bell Nooma 003: Trees by Rob Bell Nooma 004: Sunday by Rob Bell Nooma 005: Noise by Rob Bell Nooma 006: Kickball by Rob Bell Nooma 007: Luggage by Rob Bell Nooma 008: Dust by Rob Bell Nooma 009: Bullhorn by Rob Bell Nooma 010: Lump by Rob Bell Nooma 011: Rhythm by Rob Bell Nooma 012: Matthew by Rob Bell Nooma 013: Rich by Rob Bell Nooma 014: Breathe by Rob Bell Nooma 015: You by Rob Bell Nooma 016: Store by Rob Bell Nooma 017: Today by Rob Bell Nooma 018: Name by Rob Bell Nooma 019: Open by Rob Bell Nooma 020: Shells by Rob Bell Nooma 021: She by Rob Bell Nooma 022: Tomato by Rob Bell Nooma 023: Corner by Rob Bell Nooma 024: Whirlwind by Rob Bell ✓SisterCare DVD (see facilitator’s guide and participant’s guide above) |