(D4977, D4999, D4998, D5000) Addiction: Why Can't They Stop? Disk 3. 14-part series. Breaking the stigma that addicts are simply weak and immoral, it delves into new brain research proving that drugs and alcohol change the chemical composition of addicts' brains, making it veritably impossible for them to quit. The nation's top experts persuasively argue that the time has come for the blame to stop and the healing to begin. ADDICTION also features material not included in the documentary: testimonials, original graphics and images, additional elaboration on theories and treatments of addiction, and more. This book is essential reading for anyone who has been impacted by what is now realized to be a very real and widespread disease. Age Groups: High School; Young Adult; Adult (30-55); Adult (55+)
(D4995) Digital Storytellers. This is an essential guide to experiencing God through worship in our digital age. It covers the art of designing and producing worship services from a creative point of view, with extensive discussion on metaphor, story and integrating them into every aspect of worship. A combination of underlying theory and theology behind worshipUsed by many churches as an essential media ministry teaching and training tool, and by many (at last count 10) seminaries as required reading, this resource will boost your creativity and jump-start your understanding of what digital age worship is all about. Age Groups: Middle School; High School; Young Adult; Adult (30-55)
(D5001) History of the Bible in English. History of the Bible in EnglishTrace the history of the bible. 1. From Parchment and papyrus 2. The vulgate of the common people 3. with patience and imagination 4. Lord open the King of England's eyes 5. The greatest book ever published in the English Language 6. English is a dynamic, fluid language 7. Scores of new discoveries 8. Many find these helpful in devotions Age Groups: Middle School; High School; Young Adult; Adult (30-55); Adult (55+)
(D5007) Journey in Mission: United Methodist Women. 2-Disk resource to introduce the United Methodist Women and their work in mission. Contains mission stories. Postage fee is waived to encourage promotion and participation in the United Methodis Women. Age Groups: High School; Young Adult; Adult (30-55); Adult (55+)
(D5010) Leadership From the Heart. Ten-Week Study for Small Groups about servant leadership. Designed to help leadership potentials. Leader Book includes lesson plans, group activities and bible study helps. Sessions are designed for 90 minutes and can be adapted to 60 minutes; DVD ROM has video segments to start classes (10-minute videos) Age Groups: High School; Young Adult; Adult (30-55); Adult (55+)
(D4996) Media Ministry Made Easy. Churches interested in adding a media ministry often get bogged down on the practical details of equipment and financial needs. While these are important considerations, Tim Eason argues that churches must first have a clear vision of how the addition of media will enhance the overall ministry and mission of the church, and be able to effectively convey the importance and power of using media as a tool for communicating the Gospel. Media Ministry Made Easy will help congregations of any size learn how to implement an effective media ministry by providing guidance for developing a vision and building a media ministry team, as well as advice about practical matters such as equipment and software needs. The included DVD also contains step-by-step demonstrations for creating dynamic graphics, presentations, and videos, as well as usable sample graphics, videos, and PowerPoint™ presentations. Age Groups: Middle School; High School; Young Adult; Adult (30-55)
(D5012) Pastoral Care for Domestic Violence: Case Studies for Clergy. Case Studies for Clergy Two-disk resource: 1. Disk 1: Handouts for trainer 2. Disk 2: Case Studies Includes Training Manual
(V895) Playing Together as a Band. From Maranatha Music. What a worship team is all about, the roles of eachmember, how to rehears and why. Good resource for a starting praise and worship team. Age Groups: Middle School; High School; Young Adult; Adult (30-55)
(D5005) Shorts Volume 4. Video clip parodies for discussion starters: 1. Crazy Sunday (Parody of Saturday Night Live's Lazy Sunday"; 2 mins 2. Osgoods (Parody of the Osbournes); 1 min 3. War of the Galaxies (Parody of the War of the Worlds); 1 min 4. 24/7 season 2 (Parody of 24); 51 seconds 5. Found (Parody of Lost); 41 seconds 6. Lawnboy (teen's summer job); 39 seconds 7. Aliases (Parody of Alias); 1 min 8. Heavy Dew (Parody of Twister); 1 min 9. Better eat your Wheezies; parody of Wheaties commercial; 48 seconds 10. SWAT (parody of TV action show cleverly promoting abstinence); 44 seconds. Age Groups: Middle School; High School; Young Adult
(D5006) The Role of Religion in the Arab-Isaraeli Conflict. Karen Armstrong speaks during the Council for the National Interest Foundation's Nov. 2008 Public Hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. She is hailed as one of the foremost commentators on religious affairs in both Britain and the United States. She presents a history of the conflict between Israel and its Arab neighors. This is a good resource to see what details were presented to Washington DC regarding middle east affairs. Age Groups: Young Adult; Adult (30-55); Adult (55+)
