http://eandsynodfaithformation.squarespace.com/to-live-gallery daily 0.75 2015-11-02 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c392fe4b01a45f69e3f4f/5636ba97e4b06f8cdabbbfba/1446427572363/ To Live Gallery - Generations Together: Caring, Praying, Learning, Celebrating, & Serving Faithfully C/Y/YA/A/F/I by Kathie Amidei, Jim Merhaut & John Roberto Faith is passed down from one generation to another. The church is the only place where regularly multiple generations gather together weekly on a regular basis. Although that is changing. This book equips churches to think about how the generations can live together among God's faithful people. Published by LifelongFaith Associates in 2014 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/t/5636d00fe4b0df458a9e3b48/1446427572363/ To Live Gallery - Generations Together: Caring, Praying, Learning, Celebrating, & Serving Faithfully C/Y/YA/A/F/I by Kathie Amidei, Jim Merhaut & John Roberto Faith is passed down from one generation to another. The church is the only place where regularly multiple generations gather together weekly on a regular basis. Although that is changing. This book equips churches to think about how the generations can live together among God's faithful people. Published by LifelongFaith Associates in 2014 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c392fe4b01a45f69e3f4f/5636a955e4b08347cb5671d8/1446423399025/ To Live Gallery - Reimagining Faith Formation for the 21st Century: Engaging All Ages and Generations C/Y/YA/F/I By John Roberto The author explores what Faith Formation in the 21st Century could look like. John does a great job or rethinking faith formation. Published by Lifelong Faith Associates in 2015 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c392fe4b01a45f69e3f4f/5636bdd0e4b0507883466e10/1446428368518/ To Live Gallery - The Digital Cathedral: Networked Ministry in a Wireless World YA/A/I by Keith Anderson This is a really interesting book about what the author calls, "Networked Ministry". He writes about the current wireless culture we live in and compares ministry in this time with that of ministry in a cathedral. It is an interesting and helpful look at rethinking faith formation and ministry. Published by Morehouse Publishing in 2015 http://pastorkeithanderson.net/ https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c392fe4b01a45f69e3f4f/5636bee8e4b0b347abc76f6e/1446428568048/ To Live Gallery - From Tablet to Table: Where Community Is Found and Identity Is Formed YA/A/F/I by Leonard Sweet In this book Leonard Sweet writes about the importance of the table in the Bible and in our lives. He invites the reader to bring back different types of tables in our churches and homes. The table is an important tool in faith formation. Published by NavPress in 2015 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c392fe4b01a45f69e3f4f/562c3958e4b057e30c6a9325/1445888868491/ To Live Gallery - Family Ministry, A Comprehensive Guide C/Y/YA/A/F by Diana R. Garland This is Diana Garland's second edition of this book. If you are looking for a great comprehensive guide to family ministry than this is a great book to read. Published by IVP Academic in 2012 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c392fe4b01a45f69e3f4f/562c3a94e4b072888c2a8c12/1445890044060/ To Live Gallery - Sacred Stories of Ordinary Families F by Diana R. Garland This book is about how our faith shapes our family's live. And asks what is it that characterizes faith and spirituality in family life? Published by Jossey-Bass in 2003 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c392fe4b01a45f69e3f4f/5636b35ce4b0f1a21575988c/1446425713534/ To Live Gallery - Family- Based Youth Ministry C/Y/F/I by Mark DeVries This is the revised and expanded edition of Mark DeVries's Family-Based Youth Ministry book. He writes about an approach to family ministry that takes your work seriously and about involving the whole church family and not just the nuclear family. He says it's important to involve the youth in the whole life of the church. Published by IVP Books in 2004 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c392fe4b01a45f69e3f4f/5636bbd2e4b0b347abc75cf2/1446427822657/ To Live Gallery - The Family-Friendly Church C/Y/F/I by Ben F. Freudenburg and Rick Lawrence In this book the author tells of his journey across America visiting with family-friendly churches and leaders like Rollie Martinson and Search Institute among others. He tells about what he found that various ministry are doing successfully in Family Ministry and how to be a family-friendly church. Published by Group Publishing in 2009 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c392fe4b01a45f69e3f4f/5636c509e4b0ef5e7b459336/1446430192792/ To Live Gallery - From the Great Omission to Vibrant Faith A/F/I by Dr. David W. Anderson In this book the author talks about the importance of parents in faith formation and how the church has failed to equip parents to do their role in faith formation. He gives suggestions how the church can equip parents to give their children a vibrant faith. Published by The Youth & Family Institute in 2009   https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c392fe4b01a45f69e3f4f/5636caf1e4b030f21bcf0a2b/1446431719221/ To Live Gallery - Vibrant Faith in the Congregation C/Y/YA/A/F/I by Dr. David W. Anderson In this second book about a vibrant faith, Dr. Anderson writes about how churches can implement vibrant faith strategies and involve all generations in ministry. He writes about how different areas of ministry in the church can partner with parents in passing on a vibrant faith to the next generation. Published by Vibrant Faith Ministry in 2011 It is available at Milestones Ministry https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c392fe4b01a45f69e3f4f/5636c2f9e4b09838a5f0a9a5/1446429679917/ To Live Gallery - Frogs Without Legs Can't Hear C/Y/YA/A/F/I by Dr. David W. Anderson and Dr. Paul G. Hill In this book the authors challenge the church to shift the center of faith formation from the congregation to a shared center with the home and daily life. Published by Augsburg Fortress Publishers in 2003 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c392fe4b01a45f69e3f4f/562fa961e4b08ec0a61a10b0/1445964360935/ To Live Gallery - Almost Christian: What the Faith of Our Teenagers is Telling the American Church Y/YA By Kenda Creasy Dean This is an eye-opening book based on the National Study of Youth and Religion. Kenda Creasy Dean explores why American teenagers are positive about Christianity, but apathetic about genuine religious practice. Published by Oxford University Press in 2010 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c392fe4b01a45f69e3f4f/5636b14ce4b0e32e6d569d99/1446425134813/ To Live Gallery - Soul Searching: The Religious and Spiritual Lives of American Teenagers Y/YA by Christian Smith with Melinda Lundquist Denton This book tells the story of the religious and spiritual lives of cotemporary American teenagers. It reports the findings of the National Study of Youth and Religion. Published by Oxford University Press in 2005 (a reprint was done in 2009)   https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c392fe4b01a45f69e3f4f/562e857de4b07d49b394ec7d/1445889619607/ To Live Gallery - Faith Forward: A Dialogue on Children, Youth & a New Kind of Christianity C/Y/YA/F Edited by David M. Czinos & Melvin Bray This book is based on 21 presentations from the 2012 "Children, Youth & a New Kind of Christianity" conference. Published by Woodlake in 2013 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c392fe4b01a45f69e3f4f/562e8666e4b044fa77cf14df/1445889815065/ To Live Gallery - Faith Forward Volume 2 C/Y/YA/F Edited by David M. Csinos & Melvin Bray This is the second volume of "Faith Forward: Children, Youth & a New Kind of Christianity". It is based on presentations given after the "Faith Forward" conference in 2014. Published by CopperHouse in 2015 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c392fe4b01a45f69e3f4f/562e937ae4b0f58d72766d42/1445893335598/ To Live Gallery - Revisiting Relational Youth Ministry Y Revisiting Relational Youth Ministry: From a Strategy of Influence to a Theology of Incarnation by Andrew Root Andrew Root encourages leaders to think about why and how they do "relational" ministry. He suggests that "relational" ministry should be an opportunity no to influence young people but to stand with and for young people. Published by IVP Books in 2007 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c392fe4b01a45f69e3f4f/5636b54ae4b0e778f3282378/1446426169354/ To Live Gallery - The Theological Turn in Youth Ministry Y by Andrew Root and Kenda Creasy Dean This book takes youth ministry very seriously and takes a theological look at the what, why, how, etc. of youth ministry especially in the 21st century. They go beyond fun and games into theological and scriptural views of youth ministry. Published by IVP Books in 2011 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c392fe4b01a45f69e3f4f/5636b25ee4b0df458a9d751a/1446425385618/ To Live Gallery - Bonhoeffer as Youth Worker: A Theological Vision for Discipleship and Life Together Y by Andrew Root Andrew Root writes about how he feels Bonhoeffer was a forefather and a model of a theological turn in youth ministry. In doing so Andrew writes about a theological vision for discipleship and youth ministry. Published by Baker Academic in 2014 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c392fe4b01a45f69e3f4f/562fa574e4b0d742f0b46472/1445963173836/ To Live Gallery - Taking the Cross to Youth Ministry Y by Andrew Root This book is one in a series of 4 books where Andrew Root takes a theological journey through youth ministry. In each book he writes a story about a youth minister wrestling with the use of scripture, theology, mission & theology of the cross. Published by Zondervan/Youth Specialties in 2012 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c392fe4b01a45f69e3f4f/562fa646e4b03bac49f537e5/1445963383080/ To Live Gallery - Taking Theology to Youth Ministry Y by Andrew Root This book is one in a series of 4 books where Andrew Root takes a theological journey through youth ministry. In each book he writes a story about a youth minister wrestling with the use of scripture, theology, mission & theology of the cross. Published by Zondervan/Youth Specialties in 2012 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c392fe4b01a45f69e3f4f/5636b681e4b0df458a9d8f9a/1446426493444/ To Live Gallery - The Godbearing Life: The Art of Soul Tending for Youth Ministry Y by Kenda Creasy Dean and Ron Foster In this book the authors lead you through a great description of shepherd youth and not just being their friend, teacher or chaperone. They write about the core and soul of youth ministry centered on Jesus Christ. Many in youth ministry feel this book is a must read for anyone doing ministry with youth. Published by Upper Room in 1998 and again in 2005 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c392fe4b01a45f69e3f4f/5636b93ee4b09ebbd96cf42e/1446427268439/ To Live Gallery - The Spirit and Culture of Youth Ministry Y/F/I by John Roberto, Wesley Black and Roland Martinson This book is based on a major ecumenical research project, "The Study of Exemplary Congregations in Youth Ministry". They found 44 faith assets for developing a vibrant Christian faith in young people. The book is currently out of print, but there is an Kindle version of this book available on Amazon. Published by EYM Publishing in 2010 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c392fe4b01a45f69e3f4f/5636ae40e4b0e79c6ccb5221/1446424257992/ To Live Gallery - Youth Ministry in the 21st Century: Five Views (Youth, Family, and Culture) Y Edited by Chap Clark Five ministry leaders share 5 different views on youth ministry in the 21st century. They also give comments on each others views. Published by Baker Academic in 2015 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c392fe4b01a45f69e3f4f/5636b88fe4b02ed46f88b4d2/1446426927066/ To Live Gallery - Youth Ministry: What's Gone Wrong and How to Get It Right Y by David Olshine The author of this books asks questions about whether or not we are doing the right things in youth ministry. He suggests we need to rethink how we do youth ministry. Published by Abingdon Press in 2013 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c392fe4b01a45f69e3f4f/5636b47fe4b02ed46f889813/1446425914728/ To Live Gallery - Thriving Youth Ministry in Smaller Churches: Secrets for Cultivating a Dynamic Youth Ministry Y by Rick Chromey and Stephanie Caro According to the authors, the average church in America has around 75 members, so most churches are smaller churches. But many youth ministry books and resources seem to be geared toward larger churches. In this book the authors give suggestions and tips on doing youth ministry in smaller churches. Published by Simply Youth Ministry in 2009 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c392fe4b01a45f69e3f4f/5636b055e4b0767213fa71c6/1446424885381/ To Live Gallery - Contemplative Youth Ministry: Practicing the Presence of Jesus Y/YA by Mark Yaconelli This book is about listening more intently to God and responding more directly to the needs of students. It is about using contemplative traditions and authentic relationship building. It is a more organic and prayerful view of youth ministry. Published by Youth Specialties in 2006 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c392fe4b01a45f69e3f4f/562e80ffe4b0b5cbdd541c6c/1445888580092/ To Live Gallery - The 1 Thing C/Y/YA/A/F The 1 Thing: What Everyone Craves - That Your Church Can Deliver by Thom & Joani Schultz Think about ways your church offers an environment where relationships with Jesus and others can flourish. Published by Group Publishing in 2004 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c392fe4b01a45f69e3f4f/5636ad50e4b02ed46f8868f7/1446424065461/ To Live Gallery - Think Orange: Imagine the Impact When Church and Family Collide C/Y/F/I by Reggie Joiner This book is about how churches (yellow - the light of Christ in the community) and homes (red - love) need to work together. Some say that faith formation is all about the church (yellow) and others say it is all about the home/family (red). The author says that it is both; church and home together (orange). Published by David C. Cook in 2009 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c392fe4b01a45f69e3f4f/5636ac86e4b03f82085cdebe/1446423858600/ To Live Gallery - The Orange Leader Handbook: A Think Orange Companion C/Y/F/I by Reggie Joiner This is a handbook, companion resource for groups to use in thinking about and working through the "Thinking Orange" process found in the "Think Orange" book. Published by David C. Cook in 2010 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c392fe4b01a45f69e3f4f/5636aee8e4b0f1a215757bde/1446424589397/ To Live Gallery - Playing for Keeps / Losing Your Marbles C/Y/F/I by Reggie Joiner, Elizabeth Hansen & Kristen Ivy This is 2 books in one. One side of the book is about six things that you can give to a kid over time to have a significant impact on their life. The other side of the book is a short story called "Losing Your Marbles" that makes the six ideas come to life. Published by Orange, a division of The rethink Group in 2013 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c392fe4b01a45f69e3f4f/5636b022e4b02ed46f887bb4/1446424610623/ To Live Gallery https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c392fe4b01a45f69e3f4f/5636b35ce4b0683b6c555ec5/1446425436158/ To Live Gallery https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c392fe4b01a45f69e3f4f/5636bfc9e4b0b3d22747a101/1446428814236/ To Live Gallery - Have You Ever . . . ? Y/YA by Les Christie A book of "Have You Ever..." questions to get discussions going among youth. Published by Zondervan/Youth Specialties in 1998 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c392fe4b01a45f69e3f4f/5636c0a1e4b0e778f3286e38/1446428937757/ To Live Gallery - Would You Rather...? Y/YA by Doug Fields A book of "Would You Rather..." questions to get discussion going among youth. Some questions are faith related and some are just silly. Published by Zondervan/Youth Specialties in 1996 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c392fe4b01a45f69e3f4f/5636c131e4b0f705d4f07ce7/1446429104793/ To Live Gallery - Name Your Favorite Y/YA/I by Shawn Edwards, Don Stricklin & Gay Stricklin This book is full of "Name Your Favorite" discussion starters to get youth and others sharing with each other. Published by Zondervan/Youth Specialties in 2002 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c392fe4b01a45f69e3f4f/5636ca44e4b0f705d4f0bb1a/1446431360171/ To Live Gallery http://eandsynodfaithformation.squarespace.com/to-live daily 0.75 2015-11-05 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/t/563bb78ee4b06324f5a7a69c/1446497401299/ To Serve Gallery - Inside Out Families: Living the Faith Together C/Y/YA/A/F/I by Diana Garland Utilizing research methods and stories of real families, Diana Garland guides congregational leaders to encourage families to engage in the faith practice of service together. Published by Baylor University Press in 2010 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562af5eee4b0b7066cf3f5fe/562e8402e4b0de5de65c47a0/1446497401299/ To Serve Gallery - Inside Out Families: Living the Faith Together C/Y/YA/A/F/I by Diana Garland Utilizing research methods and stories of real families, Diana Garland guides congregational leaders to encourage families to engage in the faith practice of service together. Published by Baylor University Press in 2010 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562af5eee4b0b7066cf3f5fe/562c31d9e4b094a157a093ef/1445963308851/ To Serve Gallery - Unlocking Mission and Eschatology in Youth Ministry Y by Andrew Root This book is one in a series of 4 books where Andrew Root takes a theological journey through youth ministry. In each book he writes a story about a youth minister wrestling with the use of scripture, theology, mission & theology of the cross. Published by Zondervan/Youth Specialties in 2013 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562af5eee4b0b7066cf3f5fe/562e7a92e4b00b5693aba5b0/1445888979979/ To Serve Gallery - PD2 Webinar Theology of Accompaniment Y/YA/A This is a recording of one of the 2013 Practice Discipleship Webinars. To learn more about Practice Discipleship you can click here. Practice Discipleship 2 Webinar: A Theology of Accompaniment; with Rozella White, Program Coordinator- Young Adult Ministry; ELCA Churchwide Offices https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562af5eee4b0b7066cf3f5fe/562e790be4b0ce32f2fd4f08/1445888979984/ To Serve Gallery - PD 2015 Webinar: Story of Service Y/YA/A/F This is a recording of one of the 2015 Practice Discipleship Webinars. To learn more about Practice Discipleship you can click here. What stories get told through service experiences? Explore biblical stories of service and practices that make room for recognizing and honoring others’ stories. When service and mission experiences are thought of as more than projects and trips, service can become a lifelong spiritual practice and way of life. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562af5eee4b0b7066cf3f5fe/562fc8cae4b0698cf6907a18/1445972247736/ To Serve Gallery - Big Idea with Tessa Moon Lisa YA This is a "Big Idea" video clip from the 2014 ELCA Youth Ministry Network's Extravaganza event. Tessa Moon Lisa, country coordinator of Young Adults in Global Mission in Southern Africa, talks about the opportunities that YAGM provides young adults. www.elcaymnet.org https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562af5eee4b0b7066cf3f5fe/5637b3b0e4b00329072b5ded/1446491396275/ To Serve Gallery - Animate Practices / Digital Lesson / Service YA/A This is a digital lesson from the Animate: Practices Adult Small Group Series. In this lesson Enuma Okoro guides your group through the faith practice of Service. Published by Sparkhouse   https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562af5eee4b0b7066cf3f5fe/563bb625e4b0d9324095b9ed/1446754005785/ To Serve Gallery - You Were Made to Make a Difference - youth edition Y by Max Lucado & Jenna Lucado Bishop This is the teen adaptation of "Outlive Your Life". It offers youth practical tips about making a difference in their community and challenges them to live out their faith in service to God an others. in daily life. Published by Thomas Nelson in 2010 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562af5eee4b0b7066cf3f5fe/563bb6ede4b0fff3b5efaa1f/1446754190469/ To Serve Gallery - Outlive Your Life: You Were Made to Make A Difference YA/A by Max Lucado In this book Lucado shares stories and encourages people to live out their faith in their communities. To serve God and others daily. There are small group materials for adults and youth along with different versions of the book for different ages. Published by Thomas Nelson in 2010 http://eandsynodfaithformation.squarespace.com/news daily 0.75 2017-04-05 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/t/562bee49e4b0338f867ef327/1445719630549/DSC01060.JPG Blog http://eandsynodfaithformation.squarespace.com/news/2015/10/24/recasting-the-net monthly 0.5 2015-11-04 http://eandsynodfaithformation.squarespace.com/news/2016/2/18/faith-formation-travel-to-the-holy-land monthly 0.5 2016-02-18 http://eandsynodfaithformation.squarespace.com/news/2017/1/16/what-does-it-mean-to-belong monthly 0.5 2017-01-16 http://eandsynodfaithformation.squarespace.com/news/2017/4/5/northern-plains-via-de-cristo-of-north-dakota monthly 0.5 2017-04-05 http://eandsynodfaithformation.squarespace.com/to-proclaim-gallery daily 0.75 2015-11-25 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c35d5e4b02f107e17a7a3/562e9732e4b063b6e577435a/1446436611186/ To Proclaim Gallery - Sticky Faith: Everyday ideas to Build Lasting Faith in Your Kids C/Y/F/I By Kara E. Powell & Chap Clark Fuller Youth Institute, where Powell works, has done research into the faith of teenagers and young adults. They have found that many young adults are not only graduating from High School, they are graduating/leaving their faith when they go off to college or a career after high school youth group. In this book they discuss the research and findings and then offer ideas how to build a faith that lasts beyond high school. Published by Zondervan in 2011 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/t/56560920e4b0c377c44ace29/1446436611186/ To Proclaim Gallery - Sticky Faith: Everyday ideas to Build Lasting Faith in Your Kids C/Y/F/I By Kara E. Powell & Chap Clark Fuller Youth Institute, where Powell works, has done research into the faith of teenagers and young adults. They have found that many young adults are not only graduating from High School, they are graduating/leaving their faith when they go off to college or a career after high school youth group. In this book they discuss the research and findings and then offer ideas how to build a faith that lasts beyond high school. Published by Zondervan in 2011 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c35d5e4b02f107e17a7a3/562e95bae4b0426891874101/1445893908326/ To Proclaim Gallery - Sticky Faith, Youth Worker Edition Y Sticky Faith, Youth Worker Edition: Practical Ideas to Nurture Long-Term Faith in Teenagers by Kara E. Powell, Brad M. Griffin & Dr. Cheryl A. Crawford This is a Youth Worker Edition of the "Sticky Faith" series. They present a theological/philosophical framework and practical programming ideas that develop long-term faith in teenagers. Published by Zondervan in 2011 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c35d5e4b02f107e17a7a3/562e987ee4b0c666575af18c/1446436626688/ To Proclaim Gallery - The Sticky Faith Guide for Your Family C/Y/F/I The Sticky Faith Guide for Your Family: Over 100 Practical and Tested Ideas to Build Lasting Faith in Kids By Dr. Kara E. Powell This is another resource from Fuller Youth Institute in their "Sticky Faith" series. In this book Powell provides practical ideas to use for building a faith that lasts in your family. Published by Zondervan in 2014 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c35d5e4b02f107e17a7a3/562f9be4e4b09a8a0a151a17/1445960887235/ To Proclaim Gallery - The Seasons of Adult Faith Formation YA/A By John Roberto In this book John Roberto explores ways churches can develop faith formation for every season of adulthood: young adults, midlife adults, mature adults, and older adults. Published by Lifelong Faith Publications in 2015 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c35d5e4b02f107e17a7a3/562f9cf4e4b07df37c319487/1445963271625/ To Proclaim Gallery - Upacking Scripture in Youth Ministry Y by Andrew Root This book is one in a series of 4 books where Andrew Root takes a theological journey through youth ministry. In each book he writes a story about a youth minister wrestling with the use of scripture, theology, mission & theology of the cross. Published by Zondervan/Youth Specialties in 2013 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c35d5e4b02f107e17a7a3/56311fe7e4b0ce16cf1e8469/1446436643634/ To Proclaim Gallery - Shaped by the Story: Discover the Art of Bible Storying C/Y/YA/A/F/I by Michael Novelli In this book, Michael Novelli explains the art of Bible storying--an imaginative way to engage in the scriptures through storytelling, creative reflection, and dialogue. It is an interesting way to lead Bible Study, devotions and perhaps preaching. In 2012, Michael partnered with sparkhouse to create Echo the Story curriculum, based on his approach to Bible storying. Published by Sparhouse Press in 2013 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c35d5e4b02f107e17a7a3/5634f360e4b023d88de0cb3b/1446436651288/ To Proclaim Gallery - Let's Kill Sunday School - Before it Kills the Church C/Y/I by Dr. Rich Melheim and Friends In this book the authors talk about the current culture and effectiveness and suggest some new ways of doing Sunday morning faith formation. Published by Faith Inkubators https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c35d5e4b02f107e17a7a3/5636e089e4b0e778f3293c62/1446437805472/ To Proclaim Gallery - Crazy Book: A Not So Stuffy Dictionary of Biblical Terms Y/YA/A by Rolf A Jacobson, Karl N. Jacobson & Hans H. Wiersma A light hearted but scripturally & theologically sound dictionary of Biblical terms. Published by Augsburg Books in 2009 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c35d5e4b02f107e17a7a3/5636e160e4b088f9f337de53/1446437805479/ To Proclaim Gallery - Crazy Talk: A Not-So-Stuffy Dictionary of Theological Terms Y/YA/A by Rolf A Jacobson A light hearted but scripturally & theologically sound dictionary of Theological terms. Published by Augsburg Books in 2008 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c35d5e4b02f107e17a7a3/5636df7de4b05d222e99a65e/1446437877606/ To Proclaim Gallery - The Social Media Gospel: Sharing the Good News in New Ways YA/A by Meredith Gould If you are thinking about using social media in your ministry this is a very good and short book to read. It is also a good resource for church outreach and evangelism committees. Published by Liturgical Press in 2013 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c35d5e4b02f107e17a7a3/562e7647e4b0332955e780df/1445885558870/ To Proclaim Gallery - David Lose - Why Don't My Children (or Grandchildren) Go to Church? From Rev. Dr. David Lose's presentation on March 9, 2014 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He talks about how we don't share our faith stories. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c35d5e4b02f107e17a7a3/563bd6dde4b048dc8e5026fb/1446762238788/ To Proclaim Gallery - Recognizing Success in Youth Ministry - Dr. Andy Root Y Dr. Andy Root speaks about recognizing what success looks like in youth ministry, following his YMI lecture, "Ministering to Youth Growing Up in a Screen-Based World" https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c35d5e4b02f107e17a7a3/563bd8d7e4b0d9025249cce7/1446762773373/ To Proclaim Gallery - 2010 Aus Lecture 1 Y/YA "Recovering a Missional Imagination: Why Generation OMG is the Theological Stimulus Package We Need" by Dr. Kenda Creasy Dean given at Luther Seminary in 2010 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c35d5e4b02f107e17a7a3/562faac5e4b01c25e00dbefb/1445964789434/ To Proclaim Gallery - PD1 - Leading a Small Group with Tiger McLuen Y/YA/A This is a recording of one of the 2012 Practice Discipleship Webinars. To learn more about Practice Discipleship you can click here. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c35d5e4b02f107e17a7a3/562fac3ee4b01c25e00dcfe9/1445964953009/ To Proclaim Gallery - PD1 - Faith Conversations with Tiger McLuen Y/YA This is a recording of one of the 2013 Practice Discipleship Webinars. To learn more about Practice Discipleship you can click here. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c35d5e4b02f107e17a7a3/562fca20e4b0a3fef65c15c1/1445972627750/ To Proclaim Gallery - Dawn Rundman E2014 - Children's Ministry C This is Dawn Rundman's presentation at the 2014 ELCA Youth Ministry Network's Extravaganza event. In her presentation she talks about the development of faith in children and scientific research. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c35d5e4b02f107e17a7a3/562fc72ce4b0698cf6906938/1445971833856/ To Proclaim Gallery - PD2 Webinar - Going Public with Jeremy Myers C/Y/YA/A/F This is a recording of one of the 2013 Practice Discipleship Webinars. To learn more about Practice Discipleship you can click here. A webinar that is a part of the Practice Discipleahip Initiative. "Going Public", led by Dr. Jeremy Myers of Augsburg College. This webinar is about proclaiming the Gospel outside of the church building. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c35d5e4b02f107e17a7a3/562fcd76e4b0dfa5b771df2c/1445973494677/ To Proclaim Gallery - PD2015 Webinar: Story of Place and Displacement Y/YA/A This is a recording of one of the 2015 Practice Discipleship Webinars. To learn more about Practice Discipleship you can click here. Presenter: Carol Jacobson, Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary How does where you live make a difference for how you live and tell God’s story? Learn how Jesus’s attention to his context(s) and listener(s) shapes how he tells his story and receives theirs, and consider how attention to context and place presents both challenges and opportunities in sharing God’s story with others. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c35d5e4b02f107e17a7a3/563bd3dee4b0de6b06ad3f51/1446761768742/ To Proclaim Gallery - Chuck Knows Church - online video series YA/A By the Method Church Even though these videos are created by the Methodist Church many of them still apply to all protestant churches. There are 2 video series. One is the original series about different things in the church. The second is about a church committee, where each episode is about different things congregations deal with from stewardship to worship, to evangelism and more. http://www.chuckknowschurch.com/ https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c35d5e4b02f107e17a7a3/5636dfcee4b07d5e18390d95/1446437805474/ To Proclaim Gallery - The book of faith C/Y/YA/A The book of faith is an initiative of the ELCA to encourage all ages to open and explore the Bible. There are various resources on this site. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c35d5e4b02f107e17a7a3/562e7f1be4b0ce32f2fd95db/1445888182051/ To Proclaim Gallery - Working Preacher YA/A http://www.workingpreacher.org/default.aspx No only a good resource for preachers but also helpful for those teaching on the lectionary texts. Note that they support the RCL and the new Narrative lectionary schedules.   https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c35d5e4b02f107e17a7a3/56311ec1e4b011f539fc55db/1446059976327/ To Proclaim Gallery - Echo The Story - Bible Study Y/YA This is a Youth Bible Study curriculum by Sparkhouse. There is a 12 week version and a 36 week version. It used video, storytelling, art and sharing to go through the Bible as one great story. It involves youth watching a Bible Story, drawing an object to associate with the story, hearing the Bible Story and then retelling the story in their own words or pictures and sharing it with someone else. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c35d5e4b02f107e17a7a3/5637bfb6e4b0e8bfe0ff939a/1446494364019/ To Proclaim Gallery - Colaborate - Confirmation Curriculum Y by Sparkhouse Colaborate is the new hands-on investigative confirmation curriculum from Ausgsburg Fortress an Sparkhouse. It uses videos, Bibles and hands-on activities for faith formation of youth focused on the Bible, faith and what it means to be a Christian. As of November 2015 there are 2 units: A Comprehensive Bible Study and Fearless Faith Formation. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c35d5e4b02f107e17a7a3/5637bc76e4b065b82f8b9bcb/1446493496190/ To Proclaim Gallery - Re:Form - Youth Curriculum Y By Sparkhouse Re:Form is a Faith-formation series for youth that uses humor, hands-on activities, videos and real substance. It can be used as a part of confirmation, Sunday School or in youth small groups.   https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c35d5e4b02f107e17a7a3/5636e209e4b08347cb57ed90/1446437805483/ To Proclaim Gallery - Spark - Activate Faith Curriculum C/F A set of resources designed to activate faith. Sunday School Curriculum in 4 different models: Classroom, Lectionary, Rotation & Summer Spark Bibles : Children's Story Bible & a NRSV Student Bible Sparkhouse Family: Children's Books & Bibles, Family Devotional Published by Sparkhouse https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c35d5e4b02f107e17a7a3/5637bd69e4b08c78e428afba/1446493678185/ To Proclaim Gallery - Whirl - Lectionary Sunday School C by Sparkhouse Whirl is a three-year curriculum based on the Revised Common Lectionary for children in Preschool through 6th grade. It uses video, special Bibles and hands-on activities. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c35d5e4b02f107e17a7a3/5637be0ee4b065b82f8bac50/1446493855838/ To Proclaim Gallery - Holy Moly - Sunday School Curriculum C by Sparkhouse This curriculum is about igniting the biblical imaginations of Kindergarteners through 4th graders. It uses videos & special Bibles in 10 units that can be covered in two years. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c35d5e4b02f107e17a7a3/5637bec3e4b0d73a900117fe/1446494065182/ To Proclaim Gallery - Connect - Sunday School Curriculum C By Sparkhouse This curriculum is meant for pre-teens in grades 5 & 6. It is a Bible and video based curriculum that gives an overview of the Old and New Testaments. Five Units per Testament with six lessons in each unit. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c35d5e4b02f107e17a7a3/562e8009e4b06f921e296249/1445888154270/ To Proclaim Gallery - Faith Lens Y/YA http://www.elca.org/News%20and%20Events/blogs/FaithLens Faith Lens is a weekly (during the school year) look at the lessons that uses current events and relevant questions to get people talking. It is put out by the ELCA. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c35d5e4b02f107e17a7a3/5636dface4b02ed46f89b915/1446437986091/ To Proclaim Gallery - Spark Story Bible C/F/I A well written and drawn children's story Bible. Published by Sparkhouse in 2015 http://eandsynodfaithformation.squarespace.com/to-hear-gallery daily 0.75 2015-11-05 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/t/563be633e4b03083073ec724/1446436452369/ To Hear Gallery - The Spark Story Bible C/F/I A well written and drawn children's story Bible. Published by Sparkhouse in 2015 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3541e4b05e92c962a472/562f9af6e4b06bf74664af22/1446436452369/ To Hear Gallery - The Spark Story Bible C/F/I A well written and drawn children's story Bible. Published by Sparkhouse in 2015 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3541e4b05e92c962a472/563bab4ee4b0b6778f773fbd/1446751251058/ To Hear Gallery - The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People (Selections from the New International Version) YA/A/I "The Story" is selections of the NIV Bible put in chronological order in 31 chapters. There are Bible studies and versions for all ages. Published by Zondervan in 2011 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3541e4b05e92c962a472/56312165e4b04dcca89f2349/1446436475570/ To Hear Gallery - Shaped b the Story: Discover the Art of Bible Storying C/Y/YA/A/F/I by Michael Novelli In this book, Michael Novelli explains the art of Bible storying--an imaginative way to engage in the scriptures through storytelling, creative reflection, and dialogue. It is an interesting way to lead Bible Study, devotions and perhaps preaching. In 2012, Michael partnered with sparkhouse to create Echo the Story curriculum, based on his approach to Bible storying. Published by Sparhouse Press in 2013 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3541e4b05e92c962a472/5637bb55e4b055731cf03257/1446493197059/ To Hear Gallery - Sticky Faith: 52 Family Messages for Big Church C/F/I by Group Publishing This book & CD is full of 3 to 5 minutes activities to use in preaching. They are meant to engage all ages and to be family-friendly. Published by Group Publishing in 2009 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3541e4b05e92c962a472/56392c56e4b0128bf411c081/1446587545786/ To Hear Gallery - Book of Faith: For All Generations C/F/I A 7-minute video about an ELCA congregation who wove the “Jesus Storybook Bible”into all aspects of its ministry. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3541e4b05e92c962a472/563be52be4b09f034b61c333/1446766045199/ To Hear Gallery - Daniel Taylor - Rethinking Faith Formation 2014 C/Y/YA/A/I Rethinking Faith Formation: Christian Identity and Practice in a Pluralistic WorldJuly 23-25, 2014Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minn. Presentation by Daniel Taylor on story telling and faith formation. This presentation is from the 2014 Rethinking Faith Formation event at Luther Seminary. You can find other presentations on the Luther Seminary youtube page. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3541e4b05e92c962a472/562e7822e4b0ccb21866ee56/1445886297087/ To Hear Gallery - PD2015 Webinar: Story of Self and Others Y/YA/A/F This is a recording of one of the 2015 Practice Discipleship Webinars. To learn more about Practice Discipleship you can click here. Making room to hear others’ stories is an act of hospitality in which Christ is present. Listening to such stories helps us see beyond what is to what can/could/might be, opening imaginative possibilities and realities beyond the immediately visible and self-evident. Ultimately, our relationships with others can then inform and shape our own story. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3541e4b05e92c962a472/562fc84ae4b001db234aa633/1445972096768/ To Hear Gallery - Big Ideas with Randy Brandt C This is a "Big Idea" video clip from the 2014 ELCA Youth Ministry Network's Extravaganza event. Randy Brandt, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Apple Valley, MN, talks about how the children's messages need to be more Christ centered https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3541e4b05e92c962a472/562fcca6e4b08c4e6608bb2b/1445973215263/ To Hear Gallery - PD 2015 Webinar- "Living in Stories" Y/YA/A This is a recording of one of the 2015 Practice Discipleship Webinars. To learn more about Practice Discipleship you can click here. Presenter: Colleen Windham-Hughes, California Lutheran University We live by stories. In the middle of God’s story, which includes all of creation and the life of Jesus, we live and tell our life stories. Learn how living your story as part of God’s story shifts your perspective to search for the good in your neighbor, community, and self. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3541e4b05e92c962a472/562fccfce4b0ef8b4c8a397f/1445973295546/ To Hear Gallery - PD2015 Webinar- "Story of Scripture" C/Y/YA/A/F This is a recording of one of the 2015 Practice Discipleship Webinars. To learn more about Practice Discipleship you can click here. Presenter: Julia Fogg, California Lutheran University Discover God’s story as revealed in Scripture and how that enduring story shapes the unfolding stories of God’s people. Through reading the stories of a God who breaks boundaries and crosses borders to reach people, you are invited to connect with the ministry of Jesus and orient your story to receive, follow, and pursue God’s good work. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3541e4b05e92c962a472/562fc437e4b008101326ba55/1445971031215/ To Hear Gallery - PD1 - Lutheran Theology How Lutherans Read Scripture by Jeremy Myers Y/YA/A This is a recording of one of the 2012 Practice Discipleship Webinars. To learn more about Practice Discipleship you can click here. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3541e4b05e92c962a472/562fce51e4b00236c3bb6cfa/1445973646442/ To Hear Gallery - Framing Life Biblically with Dr. David Ellingson C/Y/YA/A/F This is a recording of one of the 2014 Practice Discipleship Webinars. To learn more about Practice Discipleship you can click here. “Framing Life Biblically” by Dr. David Ellingson, Trinity Lutheran College. The biblical narrative is a powerful story of pilgrimage, a journey from creation, through death and into new life. This session will explore how this powerful narrative becomes a framework for how we view the world and our lives and how we invite children, youth and families into this powerfully transformative story. www.practicediscipleship.org. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3541e4b05e92c962a472/562e7ad0e4b0136b59b4abdf/1445886712141/ To Hear Gallery - PD2 Webinar - Inculturating the Gospel; Dr. Colleen Windham Hughes Y/YA/A This is a recording of one of the 2013 Practice Discipleship Webinars. To learn more about Practice Discipleship you can click here. A webinar from the Practice Discipleship Initiative by Dr. Colleen Windham Hughes, or California Lutheran University. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3541e4b05e92c962a472/562fc157e4b085e204437d75/1446436495129/ To Hear Gallery - Picture Advent C/Y/YA/A/F/I Picture Advent is an online resource by LECFamily of the Florida Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. They have photo devotions, family activities and other resources for churches all for the season of Advent. http://lecfamily.org/advent https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3541e4b05e92c962a472/5633cef9e4b014c6c50d9df1/1446236037277/ To Hear Gallery - Worshiping With Children C/F/I This is a blog by Carolyn C. Brown. She has more than 35 years experience in ministry. Her blog is about ways to included children in the main congregation's worship using the Revised Common Lectionary. http://worshipingwithchildren.blogspot.com/ https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3541e4b05e92c962a472/562e80c6e4b09db47d929ac7/1445888215711/ To Hear Gallery - Working Preacher YA/A http://www.workingpreacher.org/default.aspx No only a good resource for preachers but also helpful for those teaching on the lectionary texts. Note that they support the RCL and the new Narrative lectionary schedules. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3541e4b05e92c962a472/562e7c5ce4b044fa77ceae3d/1446436523973/ To Hear Gallery - The Faith 5 from Faith Inkubators C/Y/YA/A/F/I http://www.faithink.com/inkubators/faith5.asp Care to have some fun, keep your family communicating every night, and grow in your understanding of yourself and God? Try this simple five-step process for the next six weeks and see if it doesn’t help! (You can use this resource in any setting including cross-gem/intergen ministry.) https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3541e4b05e92c962a472/5636dccee4b0d6922281c266/1446436323270/ To Hear Gallery - Taking Faith Home Bulletin Inserts C/Y/YA/A/F/I This resource are bulletin inserts that households can take home to continue faith formation at home throughout the week. They are based on the Revised Common Lectionary. It has scripture readings, prayers and other suggestions of how to use the 4 keys of sharing faith (Caring Conversations, Household Devotions, Family Service, Rituals & Traditions). This resource comes on a CD or as a download. Published by Milestone Ministry https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3541e4b05e92c962a472/56392a2ce4b0a9242c814a55/1446587055766/ To Hear Gallery - The Family Box C/F/I Family Box is a monthly subscription box that promotes faith formation within young Christian families. Each month, four different lessons, crafts and materials are sent to your doorstep to encourage a weekly habit-forming practice of time spent growing as a family in God’s Word. As an added bonus, 10% of your subscription cost gets donated back to the church, school or charity of your choice. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3541e4b05e92c962a472/563bbd9ae4b0e5cf7d205672/1446755940898/ To Hear Gallery - Water Washed and Spirit Born: A Baptism Manual for Youth and Adults Y/YA/A/F/I by Daniel Erlander This is a 40 page booklet for youth and adults preparing for or learning about baptism. It's also a good booklet to discuss discipleship and "living wet". Published by Daniel Erlander, sold by Augsburg Fortress in 2006 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3541e4b05e92c962a472/563bc0dce4b085d059c78106/1446756726232/ To Hear Gallery - Fed and Forgiven Resource Kit: Communion Preparation C/Y/YA/A/I Fed and Forgiven are resources for preparing different ages for Holy Communion. There are resources for grades PreK-K, grades 1-3, grades 4-6 and adults. It uses videos and learner books. Published by Augsburg Fortress in 2009 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3541e4b05e92c962a472/5636daf1e4b0683b6c566690/1446435793496/ To Hear Gallery - Animate Practices / Digital Lesson / Prayer YA/A This is a digital lesson from the Animate: Practices Adult Small Group Series. In this lesson Brian McLaren guides your group through the faith practice of Prayer. Published by Sparkhouse https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3541e4b05e92c962a472/5636dbe2e4b00b97e62566fa/1446435915533/ To Hear Gallery - Animate Practices / Digital Lesson / Worship YA/A This is a digital lesson from the Animate: Practices Adult Small Group Series. In this lesson Mike Slaughter guides your group through the faith practice of Worship. Published by Sparkhouse https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3541e4b05e92c962a472/5636dc57e4b0270138bb3678/1446436000808/ To Hear Gallery - Animate Practices / Digital Lesson / Sacraments YA/A This is a digital lesson from the Animate: Practices Adult Small Group Series. In this lesson Phyllis Tickle guides your group through the faith practice of the Sacraments. Published by Sparkhouse https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3541e4b05e92c962a472/563bac29e4b0b6778f77483c/1446751484294/ To Hear Gallery - Cast of Characters: Common People in the Hands of an Uncommon God YA/A By Max Lucado In this book the author tells stories of how God works through common people in the Bible and stories of common people in modern times. It's a good book to discuss about, "God's work. Our Hands." Published by Thomas Nelson in 2010 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3541e4b05e92c962a472/563bbb63e4b0982e7bb3db28/1446755387218/ To Hear Gallery - God's Story, Your Story: When His Becomes Yours (The Story) YA/A by Max Lucado In this book Lucado writes about how we are a part of God's ongoing story. He weaves New Testament stories with contemporary examples of God's story-making skills. Published by Zondervan in 2011 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3541e4b05e92c962a472/563baf65e4b04c43180ffe71/1446752203578/ To Hear Gallery - You Are Special C by Max Lucado This story is about how in God's eyes we are special and how we are made in God's image. Everyone has special talents to share. Published by Crossway in 1997 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3541e4b05e92c962a472/563bafe3e4b0e34fd09b11a3/1446752412995/ To Hear Gallery - You Are Mine C by Max Lucado Another book in Lucado's "Wimmicks" series of books. This sequel tells about Punchinello, who learns that he is God's child. All are special, not because of the things you have, but because we are God's. Published by Crossway in 2001 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3541e4b05e92c962a472/563bb0a8e4b0e34fd09b18cf/1446752552090/ To Hear Gallery - Goodnight Manger C by Laura Sassi This story is about Mary and Joseph trying to put baby Jesus to sleep that night in the stable amongst all the animals, angels and shepherds. Could be used as a good kids Christmas program. Published by Zonderkidz in 2015 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3541e4b05e92c962a472/56560843e4b05079e499f366/1448479008386/ To Hear Gallery - Unwrapping the Greatest Gift C/Y/YA/A/F/I by Ann Voskamp This is a Jesse Tree devotional. It is beautifully illustrated with images & optional ornaments for each day of Advent. There are also daily scriptures readings, stories and questions. Tyndale Audio in 2014 http://eandsynodfaithformation.squarespace.com/to-strive-gallery daily 0.75 2016-02-18 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/t/56c631f94a51d9195387be7d/1446492318240/ To Strive Gallery - The Mission Table: Renewing Congregation and Community YA/A by Stephen P. Bouman Bouman reminds us that the Holy Spirit is still very active and calls us to join in God's mission of reconciliation, restoration and renewal. He writes about who is at the mission table and what are we called to do as a part of God's mission. Published by Augsburg Fortress in 2013 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3e23e4b01024eb60fcee/5637b7d9e4b004daabd4f5b8/1446492318240/ To Strive Gallery - The Mission Table: Renewing Congregation and Community YA/A by Stephen P. Bouman Bouman reminds us that the Holy Spirit is still very active and calls us to join in God's mission of reconciliation, restoration and renewal. He writes about who is at the mission table and what are we called to do as a part of God's mission. Published by Augsburg Fortress in 2013 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3e23e4b01024eb60fcee/5637b6cde4b023279d8cb3c6/1446492085550/ To Strive Gallery - Practicing Passion: Youth and the Quest for a Passionate Church Y/YA by Kenda Creasy Dean In this book Dean writes about rethinking youth ministry in practical theology instead of educational theory or psychological or social development. She write about reaching, discipling and empowering today's young people for ministry. Published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. in 2004 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3e23e4b01024eb60fcee/563bad27e4b0b6778f77528c/1446751794321/ To Strive Gallery - The Irresistible Revolution, Updated and Expanded: Living as an Ordinary Radical YA/A by Shane Claiborne This updated 10th anniversary edition of Shane Claiborne's book comes out in January 2016. He uses unconventional examples from his own life to raise questions about the church and the world, challengers readers to live out their Christian faith. Shane has spoken at the ELCA Youth Gathering and will be speaking at the 2016 Youth Summit in our synod in June. Published by Zondervan in 2016 Original published in 2006   https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3e23e4b01024eb60fcee/563bb53de4b0ddceb2fe7735/1446753799887/ To Strive Gallery - Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust YA/A by Immaculee Ilibagiza This is an amazing story of faith, forgiveness and justice. Published by Hay House, Inc. in 2006, paperback in 2014 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3e23e4b01024eb60fcee/563bb17de4b038cbf93e2e38/1446753554027/ To Strive Gallery - What's so Amazing About Grace YA/A by Philip Yancey Yancey shares stories about God's amazing grace. This book is a good one to discuss. The author explores grace in everyday life and what it means for our lives and how we are to treat others with grace, because of how we have received God's amazing grace. Published by Zondervan in 2002 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3e23e4b01024eb60fcee/563bdb40e4b0bfc7c1a76a15/1446763380170/ To Strive Gallery - 2010 Aus Lecture 2 Y "The Currency of Hope: Redefining Abundance in the Age of Obama" Dr. Kenda Creasy Dean, presented at Luther Seminary in 2010 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3e23e4b01024eb60fcee/562e7737e4b0e865473238d8/1445885916644/ To Strive Gallery - 3TC: Mike Ward; "Fundraising" February, 2012 Y 3rd Tuesday Conversations is an online webinar offered by the ELCA Youth Ministry Network. In this video Pastor Mike Ward talks about a more biblical and theological way of looking at and doing effective fundraising in youth ministry. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3e23e4b01024eb60fcee/562fc4e1e4b0dfa5b771782c/1445971216433/ To Strive Gallery - PD1 - Lutheran Theology - How God Works in the World.flv Y/YA/A This is a recording of one of the 2012 Practice Discipleship Webinars. To learn more about Practice Discipleship you can click here. Lutheran Theology - How God Works in the World with Dr. Jeremy Myers, Augsburg College https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3e23e4b01024eb60fcee/562fc542e4b0698cf69055f1/1445971304351/ To Strive Gallery - PD2Webinar Theories of Culture Y/YA/A This is a recording of one of the 2013 Practice Discipleship Webinars. To learn more about Practice Discipleship you can click here. Practice Discipleship Webinar - "Theories of Culture" by Dr. Nathan Frambach; Wartburg Seminary, Dubuque, Iowa https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3e23e4b01024eb60fcee/562fc599e4b0dfa5b771864b/1445971391018/ To Strive Gallery - PD2 Webinar: When Necessary, Use Words C/Y/YA/A/F This is a recording of one of the 2013 Practice Discipleship Webinars. To learn more about Practice Discipleship you can click here. A webinar for the Practice Discipleship Initiative by Dr. Hans Wiersma of Augsburg College; January 20, 2013 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3e23e4b01024eb60fcee/562fc659e4b08c4e660875d2/1445971649930/ To Strive Gallery - ThinkMinistry.org Y/YA/A ThinkMinistry.org is a resource provided by the ELCA Youth Ministry Network. It is a resource for anyone thinking about going into ministry. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3e23e4b01024eb60fcee/562fc7b6e4b09bc8fd9df75a/1445971969248/ To Strive Gallery - Big Ideas with Heather Hjelmsted C/Y This is a short "Big Idea" video clip from the 2014 ELCA Youth Ministry Network's Extravaganza. Heather Hjelmsted, Ministry Inclusion Coordinator for Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Maple Grove, MN, talks about what you can do for kids with special needs at your home congregation. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3e23e4b01024eb60fcee/562fc95fe4b0fb61ea87f848/1445972417279/ To Strive Gallery - Rachel Hunstad E2014 - ELCA Young Adult in Global Mission Y/YA At the 2104 ELCA Youth Ministry Network's Extravaganza Rachel Hunstad, an alumni of the ELCA's YAGM program speaks of the frame her experience serving in South Africa gave her https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3e23e4b01024eb60fcee/5637b8d0e4b03632381e63ec/1446492528316/ To Strive Gallery - Animate Practices / Digital Lesson / Money YA/A This is a digital lesson from the Animate: Practices Adult Small Group Series. In this lesson Shane Claiborne guides your group through the faith practice of Stewardship. Published by Sparkhouse https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/562c3e23e4b01024eb60fcee/56c6314b37013bf807aa95fc/1455829497932/41XVR0l-pkL._SX314_BO1%2C204%2C203%2C200_.jpg To Strive Gallery - Zombies, Football and The Gospel Y YA A by Reggie Joiner In this book the author writes about what he believes are 10 game-changers for church leaders. Published by Orange, a division of The rethink Group, Inc. 2012 http://eandsynodfaithformation.squarespace.com/proclaim-2 daily 0.75 2015-11-06 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/5636cef3e4b03f82085dc0e1/5636c677e4b0e32e6d573b21/1446430541543/ Live 2 - Partnering with Parents in Youth Ministry: The Practical Guide to Today's Family-Based Youth Ministry C/Y/F by Jim Burns & Mike DeVries This book is a guide to family-based youth ministry. The authors describe what family-based youth ministry is and give tips on how to partner with parents in ministering to their children. Published by Bethany House Publishers in 2003 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/t/563d3322e4b0e06f494cac5d/1446430541543/ Live 2 - Partnering with Parents in Youth Ministry: The Practical Guide to Today's Family-Based Youth Ministry C/Y/F by Jim Burns & Mike DeVries This book is a guide to family-based youth ministry. The authors describe what family-based youth ministry is and give tips on how to partner with parents in ministering to their children. Published by Bethany House Publishers in 2003 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/5636cef3e4b03f82085dc0e1/5637ba70e4b01270cf2c0ec5/1446492955228/ Live 2 - Shift: What it Takes to Finally Reach Families Today C/Y/F by Brian Haynes In this book Haynes writes about a practical way plan that equips parents to be the faith influencers in their homes. Published by Group Publishing in 2009 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/5636cef3e4b03f82085dc0e1/56392dc5e4b0a9242c817062/1446588062463/ Live 2 - For Heaven's Sake! Parenting Preschoolers Faithfully C/F by Marilyn Sharpe In this book Marilyn Sharpe helps us examine what it means to understand parenting as a quintessentially spiritual journey. It brings together the wisdom of the experts—those in the field of child development, those who daily live with and shape the lives of children, and by children themselves. Ideal for parents, grandparents, teachers, and childcare providers. Published by Quill House Publishers in 2009 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/5636cef3e4b03f82085dc0e1/563bae5be4b01306c950a435/1446752020483/ Live 2 - Faith Forming Faith: Bringing New Christians to Baptism and Beyond YA/A by Paul E. Hoffman The author writes about what Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church in Seattle has discovered in the way they do and prepare for baptism and in how they bring in and include new members in their congregation. The book also talks about living the life of faith amongst God's people. Published by Wipf & Stock Publishers in 2012 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/5636cef3e4b03f82085dc0e1/5636ab94e4b07e2dec868751/1446423661953/ Live 2 - Click 2 Save: The Digital Ministry Bible YA/A by Elizabeth Drescher and Keith Anderson This book is a practical resource guide for leaders who want to expand ministry by using digital media. Keith Anderson is an ELCA Pastor. Published by Morehouse Publishing in 2012 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/5636cef3e4b03f82085dc0e1/5636bd22e4b04f32230bf52f/1446428098813/ Live 2 - The Social Media Gospel: Sharing the Good News in New Ways YA/A by Meredith Gould If you are thinking about using social media in your ministry this is a very good and short book to read. It is also a good resource for church outreach and evangelism committees. Published by Liturgical Press in 2013 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/5636cef3e4b03f82085dc0e1/5636c203e4b0e778f328778d/1446429380369/ Live 2 - Emerging Ministry: Being Church Today YA/A by Nathan C. P. Frambach This book is a part of the Lutheran Voices series. In this book the author writes about the current culture of the church and how ministries are emerging to live in the changing church. Published by Augsburg Fortress in 2007 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/5636cef3e4b03f82085dc0e1/5636c94fe4b09ebbd96d5e03/1446431287550/ Live 2 - Reclaiming the ''C'' Word: Daring to Be Church Again YA/A by Kelly A. Fryer This book is a part of the Lutheran Voices series. In this book the author gets you thinking about how God calls the church to be a part of God's mission. She gives practical advice on how to transform our ideas of church and what that means for our daily lives. Published by Augsburg Fortress in 2006 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/5636cef3e4b03f82085dc0e1/5637b999e4b07a136e237a45/1446492747233/ Live 2 - Reclaiming the '' L'' Word: Renewing the Church from Its Lutheran Core YA/A by Kelly A. Fryer This book is a part of the Lutheran Voices series. In this book Fryer writes about renewing congregations by living out the core teachings of our Lutheran faith. Published by Augsburg Fortress in 2003 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/5636cef3e4b03f82085dc0e1/563bb914e4b0ff6fcd3133bd/1446754752874/ Live 2 - Lessons in Belonging from a Church-Going Commitment Phobe YA/A by Erin S. Lane Lane writes about her experience in visiting and choosing churches. She writes about the current culture of churches, religion and our country. Erin also writes about what she thinks the "nones & dones" are looking for in spirituality & church. Published by IVP Books in 2014 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/5636cef3e4b03f82085dc0e1/563bbc7fe4b03ffaf9a5f93c/1446755683406/ Live 2 - Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality YA/A by Donald Miller In this book Miller looks at the Christian faith in new ways. He wonders if the Christian faith is still relevant in a postmodern culture. To him it is, but in new ways and in some old ways. His book is a fresh and original perspective on life, love and redemption. Although Donald's style of writing and frankness, may not be for all readers. Published by Thomas Nelson in 2003 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/5636cef3e4b03f82085dc0e1/562c3c58e4b02f107e17c3cc/1445739813782/ Live 2 - The Future of the Church - Phyllis Tickle, Brian McLaren, David Lose A conversation with Phyllis Tickle, Brian McLaren, and David Lose about the future of the church recorded Oct. 7, 2013, and hosted by Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minn., during the Celebration of Biblical Preaching. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/5636cef3e4b03f82085dc0e1/562c3fbce4b094a157a0cfd5/1445740698878/ Live 2 - Youth Ministry: Now - Roland Martinson C/Y/F At its best, youth ministry develops generative, intergenerational Christ communities that cultivate transformative faith and life in each other and make a difference in God's beloved world. Roland Martinson speaks on how to create intergenerational practices that work. We'll explore together how to bridge the generational divide in our ministry to our youth. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/5636cef3e4b03f82085dc0e1/563be34ce4b0826bf0b845ca/1446765791483/ Live 2 - Deanna Thompson - Rethinking Faith Formation 2014 YA/A Rethinking Faith Formation: Christian Identity and Practice in a Pluralistic WorldJuly 23-25, 2014Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minn. Presentation by Deanna Thompson on the Virtual Body of Christ. This presentation is from the 2014 Rethinking Faith Formation event at Luther Seminary. You can find other presentations on the Luther Seminary youtube page. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/5636cef3e4b03f82085dc0e1/562e79cae4b08a98122cb1cd/1445886462270/ Live 2 - PD2015 Webinar: Story of Adolescence Y This is a recording of one of the 2015 Practice Discipleship Webinars. To learn more about Practice Discipleship you can click here. Who are young people today and what in our cultural narrative impacts how youth hear, interpret, and live out God’s story? Learn about the gifts, energy, and passions youth have for their life of discipleship and how adults can effectively guide and direct their gifts and passions as they live out (and into) their unique stories https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/5636cef3e4b03f82085dc0e1/562face3e4b0b4e15dabc1d7/1445965085548/ Live 2 - PD1 - Planning for the Unexpected by Terri Elton and Tiger McLuen C/Y/YA/A This is a recording of one of the 2012 Practice Discipleship Webinars. To learn more about Practice Discipleship you can click here. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/5636cef3e4b03f82085dc0e1/562fad5be4b0698cf68f4ec3/1445965191782/ Live 2 - PD1 - Your Role as Leader by Terri Elton C/Y/YA/A This is a recording of one of the 2013 Practice Discipleship Webinars. To learn more about Practice Discipleship you can click here. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/5636cef3e4b03f82085dc0e1/562fc48be4b043ada709350a/1445971126337/ Live 2 - PD1 - Strategic Planning by Tiger McLuen C/Y/YA/A/F This is a recording of one of the 2012 Practice Discipleship Webinars. To learn more about Practice Discipleship you can click here. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/5636cef3e4b03f82085dc0e1/562fc5dee4b0dfa5b771890b/1445971474554/ Live 2 - PD2 Webinar Faith Formation in a Missional Age by Terri Elton C/Y/YA/A/F This is a recording of one of the 2013 Practice Discipleship Webinars. To learn more about Practice Discipleship you can click here. A webinar in the Practice Discipleship Initiative Series. "Faith Formation in a Missional Age" by Dr. Terri Elton. Presented January 13, 2013. For more information, please visit www.practicediscipleship.org. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/5636cef3e4b03f82085dc0e1/562fcad2e4b022cacd3ad2cb/1445972794620/ Live 2 - Ian McConnell E2014: Young Adults in the Church YA This is Ian McConnell's presentation at the 2014 ELCA Youth Ministry Network's Extravaganza event. Ian talks about generational frameworks and his experience as a young adult Christian in the church. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/5636cef3e4b03f82085dc0e1/562fcb75e4b000ae854fc3f3/1445972925895/ Live 2 - Framing Christian Community C/Y/YA/A/F This is a recording of one of the 2014 Practice Discipleship Webinars. To learn more about Practice Discipleship you can click here. This session will present a way of walking alongside individual young people, communities and families as we help them frame their lives by learning through relationships with surrounding community, learning from an intentional community and learning about yourself through community. We will explore practices of faith that help us frame our lives in solitude and in community. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/5636cef3e4b03f82085dc0e1/562fcc14e4b065778628a1f9/1445973043396/ Live 2 - Framing the Vision Seeing Things New Y/YA/A This is a recording of one of the 2014 Practice Discipleship Webinars. To learn more about Practice Discipleship you can click here. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/5636cef3e4b03f82085dc0e1/5636c772e4b00b97e624e48a/1446430780428/ Live 2 - Animate Practices / Digital Lesson / Community YA/A This is one of the lessons from the "Animate: Practices" Adult Small Group material from Sparkhouse. This session is about living among God's faithful people and how to build community in our churches. Published by Sparkhouse https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/5636cef3e4b03f82085dc0e1/56312417e4b0e1f8557e3342/1446061297591/ Live 2 - Best-ever Games for Youth Ministry C/Y By Les Christie Published by Group Publishing in 2005 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/5636cef3e4b03f82085dc0e1/5636c404e4b03f82085d788d/1446429941677/ Live 2 - Faith Talk Cards C/Y/YA/A/F/I This resource are 192 cards divided into 4 categories of sentence starters and questions. They are meant to get all generations talking about life and faith. They come in a handy pouch that can be carried in a backpack or in the glove department of the car or set on the breakfast table. Currently available through Milestone Ministry, originally created by the Youth & Family Institute of Augsburg College in 2007. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/5636cef3e4b03f82085dc0e1/56312622e4b04dcca89f54cb/1446061822869/ Live 2 - Throw and Tell Balls C/Y/YA/A/F Throw and Tell Balls are great for getting people talking and sharing whether used in a Sunday School Class, youth group, camp, intergenerational group or at home with your family. They come in several different kinds: Preschool, Children's Ministry, Pre-teen, Attention Grabber, Life-Application, Prayer, Ice Breaker, All About Me, Women's Ice-breaker and Story Tellers. Published by Group Publishing https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/5636cef3e4b03f82085dc0e1/563bb9e2e4b0dd1421567fd6/1446755137063/ Live 2 - Life Together Student Edition Small Group Curriculum Kit Y by Doug Fields & Brett Eastman This is a small group curriculum for high schoolers. It has 6 sessions on discipleship (small groups, fellowship, Bible, serving, proclaiming, worship) with each session having 6 lessons. There are videos and student journals for each session. The videos have some good presenters like Mike Yaconelli, Helen Musick, Duffy Robbins & Efrem Smith. Published by Zondervan/Youth Specialties in 2003 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/5636cef3e4b03f82085dc0e1/563d32b7e4b0ea175d8d7b35/1446851362805/ Live 2 - Lutheran Campus Ministry YA A presentation by Rollie Martinson at Luther Seminary in November, 2015 about Faith Formation in Young Adults http://eandsynodfaithformation.squarespace.com/proclaim-2-1 daily 0.75 2016-02-18 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/t/56c630ee62cd9453ad0f1e8d/1446602779019/ Proclaim 2 - Storypath - Connecting Children's Literature With Our Faith Story C http://storypath.upsem.edu/ Storypath is a website that connects children's literature with our stories of faith. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/56560e39e4b0f60cdb99648d/562e7d33e4b03e237d3c65a0/1446602779019/ Proclaim 2 - Storypath - Connecting Children's Literature With Our Faith Story C http://storypath.upsem.edu/ Storypath is a website that connects children's literature with our stories of faith. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/56560e39e4b0f60cdb99648d/562fa7b6e4b0c7321a68b2b3/1445963860108/ Proclaim 2 - Stick and Stone C By Beth Ferry and Tom Lichtenheld, Illustrator A good children's book to use when talking about friendship and bullying. Published by HMH Books for Young Readers in 2015 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/56560e39e4b0f60cdb99648d/562fa870e4b03f4b4e4d687a/1445964069820/ Proclaim 2 - What Do You Do With an Idea? C By Kobi Yamada and Mae Besom, Illustrator A beautifully illustrated book about using your gifts/talents. Could also be used to talk about being proud of your faith. Published by Compendium Inc. in 2014 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/56560e39e4b0f60cdb99648d/56392ac7e4b0346b9171a629/1446587104144/ Proclaim 2 - Family Box C/F/I Family Box is a monthly subscription box that promotes faith formation within young Christian families. Each month, four different lessons, crafts and materials are sent to your doorstep to encourage a weekly habit-forming practice of time spent growing as a family in God’s Word. As an added bonus, 10% of your subscription cost gets donated back to the church, school or charity of your choice. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/56560e39e4b0f60cdb99648d/56312716e4b068bc8e8fe1d4/1446062013175/ Proclaim 2 - Storytellers Ball C/Y/YA/A/F Throw and Tell Balls are great for getting people talking and sharing whether used in a Sunday School Class, youth group, camp, intergenerational group or at home with your family. This ball is for telling stories. They come in several different kinds: Preschool, Children's Ministry, Pre-teen, Attention Grabber, Life-Application, Prayer, Ice Breaker, All About Me, and Women's Ice-breaker. Published by Group Publishing https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/56560e39e4b0f60cdb99648d/5634f036e4b06374b2dbbed2/1446436658120/ Proclaim 2 - Rory's Story Cubes C/Y/YA/A/F/I Rory's Story Cubes are a good tool to get people telling stories. There are several different ways to use the dice. One is to roll the dice and make up a story. Another is to tell a personal story, inspired or remembered from one of the dice. Making up stories opens children and adults to sharing their own stories. They are also small enough to carry in a pocket or backpack on youth or family trips. Published by The Creativity Hub https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/56560e39e4b0f60cdb99648d/5637c131e4b0a21237940be9/1446494682975/ Proclaim 2 - Cranium Bible Edition Y/YA/A/F/I This edition of the popular game Cranium centers on the Bible and gets players thinking about and talking about faith. It is a combination of games and skills where players draw & sculpt, answer questions, unscramble words, play charades and sing. Published by Hasbro https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/56560e39e4b0f60cdb99648d/563bb7dbe4b0525007799b31/1446754460760/ Proclaim 2 - Joshua Y/YA/A/F/I This movie is based on the book "Joshua". It asks the question, "What if God was to come to earth now as a human being, what would people so and say?" Rated G From Lions Gate on dvd in 2002 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/56560e39e4b0f60cdb99648d/563bb8a9e4b0dec3bf69fdb4/1446754541660/ Proclaim 2 - Luther Y/YA/A The new Martin Luther movie. Rated PG-13 Released on DVD in 2004 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/56560e39e4b0f60cdb99648d/563bddf5e4b048dc8e5068c7/1446764092007/ Proclaim 2 - Hans Wiersma - Rethinking Confirmation 2015 Y Dr. Hans Wiersma's presentation, "Monkey Business?" On the History of Confirmation. (Wed., July 29, 2015, at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn.) This presentation is from the 2015 Rethinking Confirmation event at Luther Seminary. You can find other presentations on the Luther Seminary youtube page. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/56560e39e4b0f60cdb99648d/563bde67e4b015d0a340392c/1446764863375/ Proclaim 2 - Terri Elton - Rethinking Confirmation 2015 Y Dr. Terri Elton's presentation, The Whole and the Parts: The Disruptive Nature of Rethinking Confirmation Ministry. (Fri., July 31, 2015, at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn.) This presentation is from the 2015 Rethinking Confirmation event at Luther Seminary. You can find other presentations on the Luther Seminary youtube page. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/56560e39e4b0f60cdb99648d/563be2cce4b0c01d8b24d4ca/1446765560786/ Proclaim 2 - John Roberto - Rethinking Faith Formation 2014 C/Y/YA/A/F/I Rethinking Faith Formation: Christian Identity and Practice in a Pluralistic World July 23-25, 2014 Presentation by John Roberto This presentation is from the 2014 Rethinking Faith Formation event at Luther Seminary. You can find other presentations on the Luther Seminary youtube page. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/56560e39e4b0f60cdb99648d/563be453e4b015d0a34068eb/1446765733014/ Proclaim 2 - Amy Sevimli - Rethinking Faith Formation 2014 YA Rethinking Faith Formation: Christian Identity and Practice in a Pluralistic WorldJuly 23-25, 2014Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minn. Presentation by Amy Sevimli on the "Nones & Dones" This presentation is from the 2014 Rethinking Faith Formation event at Luther Seminary. You can find other presentations on the Luther Seminary youtube page.   https://static1.squarespace.com/static/562a6f4be4b0f81918c2c0e9/56560e39e4b0f60cdb99648d/56c62faec6fc08adb2f13e44/1455829230186/518zDr6ZBdL._SX322_BO1%2C204%2C203%2C200_.jpg Proclaim 2 - Holding Your Family Together C Y F By Dr. Rich Melheim In this book Dr. Melheim writes about 5 simple steps to use in your family called the "Faith 5". It is a way for families to grow closer together and to God. 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