BodyBuilding - A Strategy for Effective Small Groups & Classes ... is a booklet communicating the values and methodology of BodyBuilding. It may be purchased from Support Ministries at (260) 747-2027. The cost is fifty cents plus shipping.

Natural Church Development ... Based on a study of 1,000 churches on five continents, Christian Schwarz identifies 8 essential qualities for church health. We offer this diagnostic tool to provide an assessment for the local church. For further information and costs, contact Dan Riemenschneider at (260) 747-2027.

The Word, Revival, and Evangelism: Historical Origins of the Missionary Church ... is a video presentation of the history of the Missionary Church up to the merger in 1969. Dr. Dennis Engbrecht, Senior Vice President at Bethel College, does an excellent job in communicating significant events and circumstances that have shaped our denomination. It is an excellent resource for membership classes and individuals. It helps one to know who we are and from where we have come. The video is available from Support Ministries at (260) 747-2027. The cost is $10.00.

Finding God’s Purpose for the Church
Written by Dwight Smith and Robert Mountford, this material is Bible-based in doctrine, practical in its application and prepared to enable leaders to mobilize existing churches and plant new ones.

The training kit includes 3 DVDs containing 20 video sessions; a CD with a leader’s guide, Powerpoint slides and supplemental materials and one participant’s workbook. The price is $99. Order from Church Services at 888-275-9094.Additional workbooks may be purchased for $25 each or in packets of 5 for $110 or packets of 10 for $200.

The Kesler Circulating Library

The Kesler Circulating Library is an opportunity to access theological
materials at Vanderbilt, including its Zimmerman Judaica Collection. The
website contains all the information necessary to become a member and
allows members to submit loan requests online. There is no fee

Reducing the Risk II Kit

You can take simple steps to reduce the likelihood of child sexual abuse occurring within your church. Christian Ministry Resources has published a resource, Reducing the Risk II, that tells you how.

Reducing the Risk II teaches you how to screen staff and volunteers, train ministry workers and respond to allegations of abuse. It also explains the need for a prevention program and the church’s legal vulnerability if these issues are unaddressed.

The Reducing the Risk II kit retails for $49.95. Through Brotherhood Mutual, you can receive the kit for $17.25, plus $4 shipping and handling. The kit contains a training manual, reference book, and DVD

To order, download the form, complete it, and mail it with your check to:

Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company
Attn: Reducing the Risk II
6400 Brotherhood Way
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
 

Stewardship Resources