Books from Discipleship Resources
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John Wesley for the Twenty-first Century: Set Apart for Social Witness
By John O. GoochGooch connects modern day readers with the 18th century world of John Wesley. This book is more than an academic or historical account of Wesley's life.
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Justice in Everyday Life: A Study of the United Methodist Social Principles
By Neal Christie, Howard MasonJustice in Everyday Life encourages lay speakers to examine the Social Principles of the United Methodist Church.
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A Blueprint for Discipleship: Wesley's General Rules as a Guide for Christian Living
By Kevin M. WatsonA Blueprint for Discipleship offers a concrete and practical approach to Christian discipleship that is distinctly Wesleyan.
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Lay Speaking Ministries: Youth: Basic Course
By Mark YoungMany think of youth as the church of the future. However, in reality, youth are a part of the church of today! Young people have talents and gifts that should be acknowledged, shared, and honored in all aspects of ministry.
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The Retreat Leader's Manual: A Complete Guide to Organizing Meaningful Christian Retreats
By Nancy Ferguson, Kevin WittNow, The Retreat Leader's Manual offers a practical guidebook for those leading retreats, including the nuts and bolts of how to plan a budget, the right questions to ask about a potential retreat site, and ideas for making Bible study and ...
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More Prayers for Men
By Jr., James H. SneadMore Prayers for Men
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Christian Education
By Myrtle FelknerFelkner covers such key areas as enlisting and training teachers; selecting curriculum; finding and using places and spaces; barriers and opportunities; and locating and inviting students. An excellent resource list...
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Living Our United Methodist Beliefs
By George Hovaness DonigianUse the Leader's Guide with these companion components: Living Our Beliefs: The United Methodist Way by Kenneth L. Carder A Brief History of The United Methodist Church (scroll down the page for pdf download) In this course participants ...
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The Faith-Sharing Congregation: Developing a Strategy for the Congregation As Evangelist
By Roger K. Swanson, Shirley F. Clement"In a society where many people search desperately for elusive 'family values,' this book roots hospitality where it belongs--in the graciousness of God," writes one reviewer.
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Don't Look Down: Answering Jesus' Call to Walk on the Water
By Rosario PicardoLet this book ignite your faith and help you discover how to leave your boat and follow Jesus onto whatever water he has called you.
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Safe Sanctuaries for Ministers: Best Practices and Ethical Decisions
By Joy Thornburg MeltonSafe Sanctuaries for Ministers explores three large areas of special concern to clergy and church: Counseling and the potential improprieties within the counseling relationship Finances and the potential improprieties related to church ...
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Safe Sanctuaries: The Church Responds to Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Older Adults
By Joy Thornburg MeltonIn this Safe Sanctuaries resource, Joy Thornburg Melton, an attorney and a former minister, offers valuable, practical advice to help churches reduce the possibilities for abuse and exploitation of elders.
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Teaching Scripture from an African-American Perspective
By Joseph V. CrockettCrockett provides insight into the heritage, culture, history, and everyday experiences of African Americans and how these experiences influence this group in the way it interprets/teaches Scripture.
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A Perfect Love: Understanding John Wesley's a Plain Account of Christian Perfection
By Steven W. Manskar, Diana L. HynsonA Perfect Love is the full text of Wesley's A Plain Account of Christian Perfection edited and updated for the contemporary reader.
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An Age of Opportunity: Intentional Ministry By, With, and for Older Adults
By Richard H. GentzlerA companion to the author's earlier book Designing an Older Adult Ministry (Discipleship Resources, 1999), this book will provide new information and outline ways to develop and strengthen ministries by, with, and for older adults that can, ...
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Blessed to Be a Blessing: Sacred Circle Time for Young Children
By Leanne HadleyBlessed to be a Blessing: Sacred Circle Time for Young Children is designed specifically for young children using a simple-but-effective model that will move them beyond "learning about God" to "experiencing God" through ritual, wonder, ...
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Reflect, Reclaim, Rejoice: Preserving the Gift of Black Sacred Music
By Safiyah Fosua, Robert McMichael, Cynthia A. WilsonReflect, Reclaim, Rejoice: Preserving the Gift of Black Sacred Music traces the music's history and invites readers to see and experience the ways it is being kept alive. Purchase the DVD here.
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From Your Heart to Theirs: Delivering an Effective Sermon
By David Carroll, Tony FranksMoves beyond the basics of public speaking and addresses the foundations necessary for preparing an engaging sermon.
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Scriptural Holiness for the United Methodist Christian
By Mack B. StokesScriptural Holiness for the United Methodist Christian
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Afire with God: Becoming Spirited Stewards
By Betsy SchwartzentraubIt will change our thinking, acting, and imagining. And it will change our vision of ministry, working from the inside out." The book's four chapters are simple and elegant.