Christian Education Resources for Teachers of Adults

20/30 Bible Study for Young Adults A new series designed for adult learners in their 20s and 30s. Each volume connects common everyday life themes to Scripture and group action. Available from Cokesbury, (800) 672-1789.

7 Ways of Teaching the Bible to Adults by Barbara Bruce (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2000. ISBN 978-0-687-09084-6 ). Applies the theory of multiple intelligences to teaching the Bible with adults.

Aging and Ministry in the 21st Century: An Inquiry Approach by Richard H. Gentzler, Jr. (Nashville: Discipleship Resources 2008. ISBN 978-0-88177-540-2). This valuable resource for individual or small-group use examines issues of aging and older-adult ministries.

Building a Ministry for Homebound and Nursing Home Residents by Marie White Webb (Nashville: Discipleship Resources, 2003. ISBN 978-0-88177-403-0). Guide for developing ministry with homebound and nursing home residents.

Center Sage. A newsletter for leaders of older-adult ministries. Published by the Center on Aging & Older Adult Ministries, PO Box 340003, Nashville, TN 37203-0003. (877) 899-2780 ext. 7177.

Designing an Older Adult Ministry by Richard H. Gentzler, Jr. (Nashville: Discipleship Resources, 1999. ISBN 978-0-88177-269-02). For equipping local congregations in developing and maintaining intentional older-adult ministries.

DISCIPLE: Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study. Additional studies build on this one. A 34-week Bible study. For information write to: DISCIPLE Bible Study, P.O. Box 801, Nashville, TN 37202-0801, or phone (800) 672-1789.

FaithLink. A weekly resource helping adults connect faith and life as United Methodists. This resource is delivered weekly by fax or e-mail. To subscribe, call (800) 672-1789.

Forty-Sixty: A Study for Midlife Adults Who Want to Make a Difference by Craig Kennet Miller and Richard H. Gentzler, Jr. (Nashville: Discipleship Resources, 2003. ISBN 978-0-88177-325-5). A practical resource for leaders and middle-aged adults who want to wrestle with issues and concerns facing this important stage in life.

The Graying of the Church: A Leader's Guide for Older Adult Ministry in The United Methodist Church by Richard H. Gentzler, Jr. (Nashville: Discipleship Resources, 2004. ISBN 978-0-88177-409-2). This book examines who older adults are in our society and in our congregations, ways of motivating older adults in ministry, and helpful resources for leaders of older-adult ministry.

Living Fully, Dying Well Planning Kit by Bishop Reuben P. Job (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2006. ISBN 978-0-687-33585-5). An excellent resource designed to assist adults in making careful, wise, and prayerful preparation for meeting life's most important moments. Resource contains Leader's Guide, Participant's Workbook, and DVD.

Living the Good Life Together: A Study of Christian Character in Community. Video and book small-group curriculum series that includes study and practice of Christian character in daily life. Available through Cokesbury (800) 672-1789.

Mature Years. Published quarterly, this resource is written specifically with older-adult concerns in mind. Available from Cokesbury, (800) 672-1789.

New Beginnings: The Gifts of Aging (DVD) by Richard H. Gentzler, Jr. (Nashville: Discipleship Resources, 2005. ISBN 978-0-88177-482-5). A 20-minute video resource for congregation and small group study showing creative ministries involving older adults in various settings including mission opportunities, intergenerational sharing, and service.

Rock of Ages: A Worship and Songbook for Retirement Living (Nashville: Discipleship Resources, 2002. ISBN 978-0-88177-373-6). Rock of Ages is a large-print worship resource and songbook suitable for use with homebound and long-term care residents.

Start Here: Teaching and Learning with Adults by Barbara Bruce (Nashville: Discipleship Resources, 2000. ISBN 978-0-88177-303-3). Designed for teachers of adults, this resource will help create learning environments where adults can grow in faith.

Triangular Teaching: A New Way of Teaching the Bible to Adults by Barbara Bruce (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2007. ISBN 978-0-687-64352-3). Lesson ideas using brain research, with an explanation of why it works.

List updated 2-27-09

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