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These days there is a bewildering choice of resources available to churches from a huge variety of Christian agencies. Knowing which ones are the right tools for the job at hand can be a daunting task, and purchasing the wrong one can put a serious dent in the budget for little or no return.
The Mission Resource team is committed to sourcing and providing the latest resources for mission. We have an extensive range of materials to buy or borrow, and a variety of services provided by the Mission Advisor, your local Mission Networker, or the Young People's Advisor.
If you simply need some ideas, have a chat first with your Mission Networker, who may be able to suggest something suitable.
AVAILABLE TO BUY
Networking for Mission: A Resource Pack for Local Churches
A series of studies which can be done over a minimum of three one hour sessions. Designed for use in a small group setting, this is an ideal resource for diaconates and leadership teams.
The sessions cover:
The relational climate of the New Testament church
"Networking" - within the early church
"Networking" - a key priority for Scottish Baptists
Each session includes Biblical reflection and ample opportunity for discussion.
Packs are £2.00 each plus p&p
Heart Mind and Mission UK: A Call to the Churches
This booklet began life in a conference of Scottish Baptist church leaders, aiming to set out foundation principles in mission in order to ground and inspire churches. It is not a 'how to' manual, but explores mission as a lifetime calling for churches.
Although it began life within the church leadership, a radical jargon-free re-write has made it accessible to anyone. A must read for everyone concerned about mission in the church today, and valuable study guide for home groups and leadership teams.
£1.00 each plus p&p
New Direction
A partnership scheme for those beginning the Christian life. The first seven units are designed for those who have not yet been baptised, and can be incorporated into baptismal classes, or used in a partnership mode with a more experienced Christian. The second section, also of seven unit is for those who have been baptised and who want to progress on into church life.
Although designed primarily for use in a partnership situation, the material can be readily adapted for study groups. This carefully balanced discipleship manual can make a significant contribution to the nurturing of mature disciples.
£2.95 + p&p
AVAILABLE TO BORROW
The following resources are available on loan for four weeks at a time from Resource House, to allow you to preview materials you may be considering purchasing, or just for information or ideas on:
To borrow any of these materials, contact missionsupport @ scottishbaptist.org.uk, or call Lesley on 0141 433 4551.
Training and Equipping
Becoming a Contagious Christian An evangelism Course from willow Creek church, including a video, leaders guide, participants guide and OHP masters.
Cell Church Values A practical resource from CPAS for small groups which includes photocopiable handouts and leaders notes.
Celling the Church A cell training programme compiled by Paul Weaver and Jim Dunn. It includes participants' workbook, presentation guide, videos, CD ROM with full PowerPoint presentation plus OHP and drama scripts.
Christian Life and Work A six-part, two hour video by Mark Greene specifically for homegroups. It includes a leader's guide and a copy of 'Thank God it's Monday'. Topics include:
- Theology of Work
- Evangelism
- Relating to the Boss
- Truth-telling and Handling Pressure at Work
- Work & Spirituality
- Creating Confidence in Evangelism
This is a master photocopy book from CPAS originally produced to help churches in the decade of evangelism.
Enabling Church Planting This is a master photocopy book from CPAS to help your church in the decade of evangelism.
Facing the Challenge of Our Time This is a six part course designed to help churches / small groups understand the changes in our society, and to think through how to respond biblically and effectively. The course includes leaders' material, OHP masters and CD ROM.
First the Blade - Growing Churches in Rural Communities Six interactive learning sessions including leaders' notes and handouts.
Gearing Up for Mission An all-age mission audit from CPAS by Paul Morris.
The Global Leadership Summit 2005 This DVD, from Willow Creek, includes:
- All of the Leadership Summit 2005 sessions on DVD, with messages from Bill Hybels, Rick Warren, Ken Blanchard, and more
- A downloadable, reproducible handout with session outlines and processing questions for you and your team
Journey into Mission Church A programme to help existing churches become mossion focussed, and enable new culturally relevant churches to be established. The material includes video set, manuals and CD training material.
Launching a Missionary Congregation A way forward for the local church, by Robert Warren. Produced by CPAS.
Lost for Words 'Sharing faith naturally.' Separate material is available for children, young people and adults, and includes handouts, OHP slides and PowerPoint presentation. Produced by CPAS.
More to Life Resources which will help you to run an effective evangelistic programme, with comprehensive training notes and guidebook, training video, magazine and video containing 11 brief stories from Christians from a variety of backgrounds.
Natural Church Development How to develop healthy churches. Includes a handbook and implementation manual.
Network This programme designed to help Christians understand their gifting within the life of the local church. It includes video, leaders' guide, participants' guide, OHP masters, etc.
On the Doorstep Preparing for mission on outer estates and in the inner city. Photocopiable worksheets, OHP masters, training sessions and leaders' notes are all included.
Planning a Church Mission This is a master photocopy book published by CPAS to help your church in the decade of evangelism. Edited by P. Weiton.
Planting Questions Four sessions for churches who want to explore the possibility of planting a new congregation.
Practical Ideas in Evangelism A master photocopy book available from CPA. Edited by John Young.
Religious Trends This book, edited by Peter Brierly, is an invaluable reference in understanding the facts about church and society in the United Kingdom.
Small Groups, Growing Churches A Scripture Union resource for training small group leaders.
Sowing, Reaping, Keeping Based on Lawrence Singlehurst's book, but developed by the Baptist Union of Great Britain. Its aim is to help churches develop a local outreach programme. It includes OHP masters and training materials.
Staying Alive A twelve part workbook for discipling new believers, by J Middleton, published by Rutherford House.
WorkTalk A course designed to equip Christians to deal with the seven main areas that people have identified as key issues at work. Produced by Worknet and New Wine, the pack contains 8 CDs plus workbook.
Seekers' Courses
The Alpha Course A practical introduction to Christianity designed primarily for non-church goers and non-Christians. An extensive range of materials including videos, leaders and participants handbooks, etc., is available to borrow.
The Beta Course 'A Life Worth Living'. A nine week follow-up to Alpha based on the book of Philippians. It includes video material and leaders' and participants guide.
Christianity Explored A ten week evangelism course that 'introduces Christ as he walks off the pages of Mark's gospel'. Material available from Resource House includes leaders' guide, participant's guide, audio cassettes, etc.
Essence This is an experiential introduction to the Christian faith in a culturally relevant format. The overall objective is to encourage all of the group members to make a personal journey towards God. Includes Essence course notes and CD, etc.
Journeys A pre-evangelistic resource from Willow Creek that can be used as a course or series of 'one-off' presentations. It is ideal for those beginning to 'feel their way' rather than serious seekers. Pack contains participants' and leaders' guidebooks and videos.
Start Material by Robin Gamble from CPAS A guide to discovering Christianity in six small group sessions. The package includes leader's book, material for participants, booklet and video.
Prayer
Community Prayer Cells
'How to be a "Good News" Neighbour' written by J Holloway, produced by CPAS.
Community Engagement
Faithworks For church and community audits.
Love in Action This is a church resource pack for practical community engagement from the Shaftesbury Society.
Welcome the Stranger This is a resource pack for those working with refugees and asylum seekers.
Children's Resources
Christian Life & Children Six adaptable, ready to use sessions comprising video clips, discussion, Bible study and prayer. The pack contains leader's guide and participants' notes with additional material on CD and from the internet.
The Good Practice Guide for Parent and Toddler Groups Produced by Care for the Family, The Mothers' Union and the Salvation Army for those running Parent and Toddler Groups. Ideal for new and established groups, and includes: common questions, ideas, helpful organisations, etc.
Youth Resources
The Art of Connecting An eight session course from Youth For Christ that helps young people link their story, others' stories and God's story in a meaningful way.
Contagious Christianity An eight session course from willow Creek designed to help young people gain confidence and have tools they can use in sharing their faith. Full of exciting video clips, lively discussion and all kinds of opportunities to interact with others on the course.
Keys and Pegs Fourteen different sessions which explore the spiritual lives of teenagers and how to work with them. Each session stands on its own; together they build up a powerful picture of teenagers and spirituality. Developed by FYT.
What Every Volunteer Youth Worker Should Know A nine session course covering the basics of youth work and ministry for those who give up their free time to help. Developed by Oasis.
eValu8 - Self Assessment Developed by the Centre for Youth Ministry and Time for God as a self assessment tool for youth workers in Christian contexts.
Contact Gary Smith for further details: gary @ busy.org.uk or 0141 433 4559
Reaching and Keeping Tweenagers Most youth workers know that keeping the 10-14 age group is especially hard, but what is it that turns 'Tweenagers' off church? And why do some stay?
Based on extensive research this sets out to uncover some of the reasons behind one of the key findings from the 1998 English Church Attendance Survey, and how to apply it to your situation.
Contact Gary Smith for further details: gary @ busy.org.uk or 0141 433 4559
Vital Signs This is the response to research which identified six areas of weakness in youth work in Baptist Union of Great Britain churches. This can be used in conjunction with eValu8 for ideas, encouragement and some valuable principles.
Contact Gary Smith for further details: gary @ busy.org.uk or 0141 433 4559
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