Resources www.discipleshipresources.org • www.cokesbury.com Partnersteps: Developing Cooperative Ministries Today By Edward A. Kail Leaders are seeking more and better ways to pursue the church's ministry through shared or cooperative partnerships. This is a valuable tool for local church leaders and judicatory leaders responsible for the life and ministry of the church in transitional and missional areas. Partnersteps works from a process perspective to help the reader consider typical problems encountered in designing cooperative ministries, then suggests exercises that may help the reader apply the text to his or her own situation. (DR357) ISBN 0-88177-357-3 • 96 pages; $15.95 The Ministry of Christian Education and Formation: A Practical Guide for Your Congregation Practical suggestions for building and guiding a ministry team through the many tasks and responsibilities of forming, informing, and transforming others as Christian disciples, including: Background information on the primary task of Christian education and formation, the means of grace, the vision and mission of the church in making disciples, and Christian practices; Guidance for developing a shared congregational vision for teaching; Helps for planning settings for teaching/learning; Suggestions and methods for forming partnerships with others; Identify effective teachers; Helps in selecting curriculum resources; Tools for planning your ministry, including 25 sample letters and forms, charts, checklists, job descriptions, meeting outlines, and more — all reproducible; A resource list and much more. (DR395) ISBN 0-88177-395-6 • 128 pages, $17.95 Nuestros votos de membresía en la iglesia Metodista Unida Mark W. Stamm Traduccíon y adaptación por Liana H. Pérez-Félix Traducción y adaptación del librillo Our Membership Vows in The United Methodist Church. Este librillo es un recurso excelente para las personas que están considerando ser miembros de la Iglesia Metodista Unida, y para quienes desean repasar los votos de membresía que aparencen en la Disciplina de la Iglesia Metodista Unida y explora las implicaciones del cumplimiento de los mismos en la vida cristiana a través de una comunidad de fe u el mundo. (solamente en paquetes de 10). This adaptation of Our Membership Vows in The United Methodist Church is an excellent resource for persons considering becoming church members or members who want to review their vows. (DR332) ISBN 0-88177-332-8 • 48 pages; $19.95 per set of 10 (only sold in sets of 10) Director's Manual for Weekday Ministries By Barbara Snell McLain Many congregations want to start, expand, or find new ways to meet community needs through a weekday ministry. McLain addresses: The role of the program director Licensing and accreditation How to get started How to set up and manage in the available space How to implement and maintain a quality program How to create a safe environment Financing Managing enrollment Initial training and continuing education of staff The role and duties of board of directors Getting the word out into the community Includes reproducible handouts. (DR383) ISBN 0-88177-383-2Ê•Ê128 pages; $17.95 103 Questions Youth Workers Ask By John O. Gooch In response to questions frequently asked by youth ministry workers, Gooch provides practical information on how to do youth ministry. 103 Questions addresses questions in the following areas: Building community Dealing with discipline Topics/resources (finding and selecting) Long-range planning and youth ownership Getting youth involved Balancing spiritual growth, learning, and fun Characteristics of a good youth counselor Recruiting and training volunteers Involving parents Getting support from the congregation Ways to combat youth resistance against Sunday school How to stay in touch with the problems youth are experiencing (DR405) ISBN 0-88177-405-7 • 128 pages; $17.95 A Perfect Love: Understanding John Wesley's "A Plain Account of Christian Perfection" Modern-Language Version and Notes by Steven W. Manskar Study Guide by Diana L. Hynson Manskar has updated Wesley's work for today's reader in simple, straightforward language. A Perfect Love includes in-text definitions and notes that provide explanations of names and terms used by Wesley. It also includes hymns by Charles Wesley describing the work of grace in human lives that leads to perfection in love. In addition, a study guide, by Diana Hynson, for individual or small group studies is included. (DR388) ISBN 0-88177-388-3 •Ê96 pages; $15.95   Online Resources

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