Resources added since Annual Conference 2006

NC Conference Media Center

ResCode: Title                                                        Copies  Author                       Publisher              Pub Yr

BK483: Sacred Challenge: Blazing a New Path for the Sunday School of     2                                 Mike Ratliff               Discipleship Resources  2006

                           Building on shared strengths and naming the challenges are two of the processes suggested for enriching the

                           Sunday School program. Includes a survey of issues presently discussed by Christian Educators as well as a

                           Sunday School Effectiveness Assessment.

BK484: Becoming the People of God: Forming a Global Family      1        Walter Reese                  Abingdon Press           2003

                           United Methodist Teaching related to: Nations and Culture, National Power and Responsibility, War and Peace,

                           Justice and Law.   119 Pages

BK485: Becoming the People of God: Working Togerther, Sharing the        1                                 Walter Reese              Abingdon Press      2003

                           United Methodist Teaching related to: Property Rights, Collective Bargaining, Work and Leisure, Stewardship

                           and consumption, Poverty, Migrant labor, Gambling, and Corporate Responsibility.   119 Pages

BK486: Becoming the People of God: Opting for Virtue in Public Life       1                                 Walter Reese              Abingdon Press      2003

                           United Methodist Teaching related to: Basic freedoms and human rights, Political responsibility, Freedom of

                           Information, Education, Civil obedience and civil disobedience, Criminal and restorative justice, and Military

                           Service.   119 Pages

BK487: Life You've Always Wanted: Spiritual Disciples for Ordinary       1                                 John Ortberg              Zondervan Groupware  2004

                           This book by John Ortberg is for those who want to grow in their spiritual lives. Ortberg says that just like a

                           merathon runner need to devote time in training, so do we all by using the spiritual disciplines. Used as the basis

                           for a small group video bas

BK488: Ready to Go: Missions                                            1        Jason Schultz                  Abingdon Press           2006

                           12 Complete Plans for Life Changing Experiences, including project descriptions for a variety of experiences

                           for long or short term, nearby or far away. Suggestions included for getting the whole church involved in the

                           youth mission trip.   Age: MH   112

BK489: Ready to Go: Youth Group Activities                          1        Jason Schultz                  Abingdon Press           2006

                           101 Games, puzzles and Ideas for busy leaders. Including: discussion starters, Bible study with object lessons,

                           quizzes, publicity, studies on the parables, old and new games, rituals and closers.   Age: MH   112 Pages

BK490: Thinking Theologically: Pop Culture: Leader's Book         2        Sarah Arthur                   Abingdon Press           2004

                           Leader's  book for Youth study on today's culture looking at the issues using Reason, Experience, Scripture and

                           Tradition.Being Cool as a Marketing tool for businesses, being media savvy, Christ and Culture   Age: MH   48

                           Pages

BK491: Thnnking Theologically: Haves and Have Nots                1        Sarah Arthur                   Abingdon Press           2004

                           Student Book for Youth study on today's issues of poverty, hunger and justice,  looking at the issues using

                           Reason, Experience, Scripture and Tradition. Merci, charity, compassion, and justice…what is the difference?

                           The Poverty Cycle…where to go to help?

BK492: Thinking Theologically: Body Image: Leader's Book          1        Mike Poteet                   Abingdon Press           2004

                           Leader's  book for Youth study on today's culture looking at the issues using Reason, Experience, Scripture and

                           Tradition.Perfect Guy and Perfect Girl? What does scripture say?   Age: MH   48 Pages

BK493: Thinking Theologically: Body Image: Student                 1        Mike Poteet                   Abingdon Press           2004

                           Student  book for Youth study on today's culture looking at the issues using Reason, Experience, Scripture and

                           Tradition.Perfect Guy and Perfect Girl? What does scripture say?   Age: MH   48 Pages

BK494: Life in the Fish Bowl                                              1        F. Belton Joyner, Jr.                                       2006

                           Balancing the expectations of congregations and the needs of families, Pastors need guidelines for negotiating

                           and finding the most harmonious arrangements. F. Belton Joyner gives good advice mixed with humorous

                           reflections of life in the parsonage.   Age

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BK495: Special Need Special Ministry for Children's Ministry       1        Pierson, Tucker Jones, Verbal                            2004

                           Practical information on how to analyze the need and your churches ability to respond to special ministry

                           situations involving children and families. Step by step plans and suggestions are included.   Age: YAS   176

                           Pages

BK496: Beatituded for Today, The                                        1        James C. Howell              Wesminister John Knox 2006

                           Howell, pastor of Myers Park United Methodist Church in Charlotte, applies Jesus' teachings to our lives today.

                           Illustrations and discussion questions will help your group look at these well known phrases in a new way.   Age:

                           YAS   124 Pages

BK497: Lord's Prayer for Today, The                                    1        William J. Carl III             Wesminister John Knox 2006

                           The author approaches a study of the Lord's Prayer from how the prayer would have been understood by the

                           Disciples hearing it in Jesus' time. Discussion questions help study group reflect on this and how those so familiar

                            words speak to them today.   Age:

BK498: Leadership Essentials                                              1        Carol Cartmill, Yvonne Gentile                           Abingdon Press      2006

                           "Leadership Essentials offers practical skills, worksheets and practice exercises in areas such as recruiting, and

                           motivating volunteers, setting a vision for a team, planning effective meetings, managing time, setting goals,

                           mentoring, leading through ch

BK499: Christ-Centered Coaching: 7 Benefits for Ministry Leaders 1        Jane Creswell                  Lake Hickory Resources 2006

                           Christ-Centered Coaching is explained and benefits are examined. Examples of how it works, and resources for

                           helping locate a Christ Centered Coach are also included.   Age: YAS   147 Pages

BK500: Faithful Guides: Coaching Strategies for Church Leaders     1        Thomas R. Hawkins         Discipleship Resources  2006

                           Principles of Christian coaching are discussed with examples and guidance. Explains the difference between

                           coaching and consulting or counseling and how coaching strategies can enhance ministry.   Age: YAS   157

                           Pages

BK501: Signs of Solidarity: Ministries with Deaf and…               1        Nancy Kingsley, ed.          General Board of Global 2003

                            This manual developed by the The National Committee of Ministries with Deaf, Late-Deafened, Hard of

                           Hearing and  Deaf-Bilind People with the Health and Welfare Ministries Unit of the GBGM outlines issues,

                           definitions, church applications and suggestions

BK502: Get Acquainted with Jesus: Teacher                            1        Barbara Bruce, Larry Beman                              Abingdon Press      1997

                           For adults and youth  who have little or no  background in the Christian Faith or new members who want  to re-

                           aquaint themselves about the ministry and message of Jesus. 8 study sessions are outlined with teaching

                           suggestions and activities.   Age: HYA  

BK503: Get Acquainted with Jesus: Student                             1        Barbara Bruce, Larry Beman                              Abingdon Press      1997

                           For adults and youth  who have little or no  background in the Christian Faith or new members who want  to re-

                           aquaint themselves about the ministry and message of Jesus. 8 study sessions are outlined with teaching

                           suggestions and activities. This is an ex

BK504: Beginning to Study the Bible: Teacher                          1        Ruth Lauson                   Cokesbury                 1993

                           A beginning Bible study for adults who are new readers or for adults for whom English is a second lanquage.

                           Developed using the Laubach Literacy techniques. Student book is also available.   Age: MHYAS   48 Pages

BK505: Beginning to Study the Bible: Student                           1        Ruth Lauson                   Cokesbury                 1993

                           A beginning Bible study for adults who are new readers or for adults for whom English is a second lanquage.

                           Developed using the Laubach Literacy techniques. Leader's book is also available.   Age: MHYAS   48 Pages

DVD77=: Revolution: Bible Study for Teens                            1        Doug Fields                    Blue Fish TV              2005

                           Stories from across the country are combined with Doug’s biblical teaching to create a resource for youth

                           ministry .

                           Following Christ," we experience a transformation that changes everything. Dramatic real-life stories. Biblical

                           and practical teaching. T

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DVD77: Revolution: Guilt                                                  1        Doug Fields                    Blue Fish TV              2005

                           "Guilt for things we have done or said. Guillt for the things we should have done but didn't. Is guilt a bad thing?"

                           Bible References: Psalems 103:12; Proverbs 27:17; Matthew 5:23-24; 6:12; Luke 3:8-14; 2 Corinthians 1:12; 1

                           Timothy 1:4; Hebrews 10:22; 13

DVD78: Revolution: Worry                                                1        Doug Fields                    Blue Fish TV              2005

                           "You don't know what's going to happen. It's beyond your control. So you're anxious. You're stressed..What are

                           you going to do?"  Bible Reference: Genesis 2-3; Leviticus 6:1-7; 16:7-10; Isaiah 1:11-18; Hebrews 10:19-22  

                           Age: Y   20 mins

DVD79: Revolution: Anger                                                 1        Doug Fields                    Blue Fish TV              2005

                           "I'm not mad, I'm just upset…the reality is that you are furious. You want to lash out…" or you are in denial. Is

                           anger bad? How should we handle anger? Bible References: Psalms 4:4-5; Ephesians 4:26-27; James 1:19-20.  

                           Age: Y   20 mins

DVD80: Revolution: Doubt                                                 1        Doug Fields                    Blue Fish TV              2005

                           "When you life is out of control, the questions can be overwhelming. Does God really care..?, Why does God

                           allow bad things to happen? Is God everywhere? Is it wrong for Christians to have doubts? Bible References:

                           Matthew 11:2-6; Colossians 1:27; I Peter

DVD81: Revolution: Impact                                                1        Doug Fields                    Blue Fish TV              2005

                           "There are lonely students in your school. Families need help in your community. War has left millions

                           homeless overseas. Is there anything we can do? Can a teen really make a difference?" Bible References: Acts

                           1:8; Timothy 4:12; James 2:14   Age: Y   20

DVD82=: Jacob's Ladder Series                                            1        Storyworkers, Ltd.           Vision Video

                           "The teenpack is looking for adventure whten they discover a mysterious old lighthouse and keeper. The young

                           teens are transported to Bible Time." Geared for ages 10-15 but good for the whole family. Descriptions of

                           stories are list with individual titles

DVD82: Jacob's Ladder: 1 and 2                                           1        Storyworkers, Ltd.           Vision Video

                           Two 30-minute live-action video stories: Gideon, Reluctant Hero; Gideon, Warrior by Faith.   Age: EM   60 mins

DVD83: Jacob's Ladder: 3 and 4                                           1        Storyworkers, Ltd.           Vision Video

                           Two 30-minute live-action video stories: Naomi and Ruth; Ruth and Boaz.   Age: EM   60 mins

DVD84: Jacob's Ladder: 5, 6 and 7                                        1        Storyworkers, Ltd.           Vision Video

                           Three 30-minute live-action video stories: The Invitation (Hannah and Samuel); Samuel's Destiny (part one);

                           and Samuel's Destiny (part two).   Age: EM   90 mins

DVD85: The Book of Revelation: Efird                                   1        Dr. James M. Efird           Efird Bible Studies        2003

                           A series of talks on the The Book of Revelation, newly published, by Dr. James (Mickey)  Efird. The study is

                           divided into 16 sessions. A facilitator's guide and example of a participant's workbook are included. Four DVDs

                           in the set contain 16 teaching ses

DVD86: Sisters: A Mile in Her Shoes                                     1        Sheron C. Patterson          Abingdon Press           2005

                           This 6 week study focuses on examining the lives of Old Testament women such as Deborah, Abigail, Hannah,

                           Rahab, Hagar and the unnamed widow (II Kings). Using these examples the group will be encouraged to share

                           from their own faith journeys. Kit includes

DVD87: Creating Caring Congregations                                   1        Susan Gregg-Schroeder       mentalhealthministries.net

                           Three people share their stories of living with mental illness. The video outlines a 5-step plan for communities of

                            faith. Local churches by adopting this plan, can begin to develop programs to meet the needs of people who

                           have mental illness as well as t

DVD88: 2006 Annual Conference: Bishop Gwinn's State of the Church          2

                           TBA

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DVD89: Disciple Bible Outreach Ministries: Offering God's Grace  1

                           3 versions of information about the Disciple Bible Outreach Ministries of North Carolina. A great resource for

                           D.B.O.M Giving Sunday.

DVD90: Mayberry Bible Study Volume 4                               2        Stephen Skelton               Primetime Parable         2006

                           4 episodes of the Andy Griffith TV show are the cornerstones for Bible Study and discussions. A leader's guide

                           is included, plus a participant master for your group. Used by adults, youth and family night groups. Episode 1:

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