Ministry Supports for Persons with Disabilities
Men’s Groups, Women’s Groups, Singles
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Augsburg Fortress, 4700 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19144 (800-367-8737). ELCA publishing house which has a wide selection of adult topics.
American Family Association (AFA), P.O. Drawer 2440, Tupelo MS 38803. They have one six-session study entitled Christianity and Humanism: A Study in Contrasts. They indicate it is biblically-based, and appropriate for Sunday school, Bible study, or evening worship.
Campus Crusade for Christ International, 304 Dividend Drive, Peachtree City GA 30269-1908 (800-827-2788). They have a follow-up program for the new adult Christian entitled, Knowing Jesus Personally.
Channing L. Bete Co., Inc., 200 State Road, South Deerfield MA 01373-0200 (800-628-7733). Scriptographic Booklets may be creatively used in your Bible Classes. You will discover topics dealing with stewardship, evangelism, social concerns, the environment, counseling, family life, marriage, and other Christian growth. There are also many seasonal booklets.
Christianity Today, Inc. Write “Contemporary Christian Issues,” Subscription Services, 465 Gundersen Drive, Carol Stream IL 60188-9978 (215-532-6190). They have a Sunday study program combining current issues of their magazine with biblically based discussion guides.
Concordia Publishing House, 3558 South Jefferson Avenue, Saint Louis MO 63118-3968 (800-325-3040). Their “Guide to Growth” Binder contains indexed information on every Bible study they carry. Also included are model Bible study programs and tips on improving adult Bible classes. A subscription service is available which automatically sends you copies of new studies. Now listed in their catalog are the resources available from the boards, commissions and auxiliaries for the LCMS. Many Bible studies are among the listings.
C.S.S. Publishing Co., 628 S. Main Street, Lima OH 45804 (800-537-1030). Among several adult studies they offer Losing Yet Gaining, a Christian Group Bible Study and Diet Control Program all in one.
Faith Quest, 1451 Dundee Avenue, Elgin IL 60120 (800-323-8039). A non-denominational division of Brethren Press who has compiled four 10 session Covenant Bible Studies: the “Sermon on the Mount,” “the Lord's Prayer,” “Disciplines for Spiritual Growth,” and “Psalms.”
Group's Active Bible Curriculum Books, P.O. Box 485, Loveland CO 80539 (800-447-1070). Now Group has entered the adult curriculum. Their “Apply-It-To-Life” series covers topics such as communication, evangelism, marriage, faith in the work place. Each topic covers four lessons, and your purchase includes the right to copy handout masters.
Journey Bible Studies, P.O. Box 416, Marietta OK 73448-9988 (800-635-5346). Several studies with the “journey” theme. Sessions of 13 or 26 weeks.
Kremer Publications, 7203 W. Center Street, Milwaukee WI 53210-1126. (414-257-1998). Orders only: 899-669-0887. Reynold R. Kremer is a former Wisconsin Synod Lutheran principal who markets his one studies. One study deals in a concise and easy manner with the cult and occult: “Faith Shakers.” Another covers 54 names for our Lord Jesus, and still another helps equip lay people who have never witnessed before. Another interesting one teaches about angels.
Living the Good News, Inc. (800-824-1813). Lectionary-based teaching resources (no other information available).
Lutheran Tape Ministry, 203 E Broad St., Blue Springs NE 68318 (800-937-2591) ltmtape@juno.com. They produce audio tapes of Bible studies which you can purchase by donation of any amount. A complete catalog is available on request.
Lutheran Bible Ministries, 319 Jasper Rd., King of Prussia PA 19406 (610-265-6764). They provide a series of resources: pericope Bible studies for small groups and a daily e-mail study for personal use are now available.
Lutheran Women's Missionary League, 3558 South Jefferson Avenue, Saint Louis MO 63118-3910 (314-664-7000, ext. 313). www.lwml.org These are primarily Bible studies for women's groups, but many can be used in a variety of settings.
Northwestern Publishing House, 1250 North 113th Street, Milwaukee WI 53226-3284 (800-662-6022). Bible studies for youth, young adults, adults, women, and seniors, organized by Bible book or topically.
The Upper Room, 1908 Grand Avenue, P.O. Box 189, Nashville TN 37202-9929. Alive Now magazine is a creative collection of words and visuals aimed at Christian reflection and growth. It contains essays, art, poetry, photography, and questions designed for a contemporary understanding of God's world and Christian life. (Other studies are available from The Upper Room.)
Augsburg Fortress, 4700 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19144 (800-367-8737). Augsburg has a new series entitled “Intersections,” which covers twelve timely topics. They also have the book Starting Small Groups and Keeping Them Going.
The Bible League, PO Box 28000, Chicago, IL 60628 (866-825-4636) Discover Series. Designed for new Christians, this set of three books uses the NIV text to promote personal application of Scriptures through group sharing and individual reflection. To find out more about the Discover Series or to request a catalog, visit http://www.bibleleague.org/services/bookstore/index.php
Concordia Publishing House, 3558 S. Jefferson Ave, St. Louis MO 63118 (800-325-3040). Concordia’s “Teaching the Faith Adult” course is designed to teach your lay members how to lead adults, increasing both the quality and the number of available Bible study leaders.
Gospel Light, P.O. Box 3875, Ventura CA 93006-9891 (800-4-GOSPEL). “The HomeBuilders Couples Series” is a “do-it-yourself” small-group Bible study for couples which will help you and your neighbors improve the value of your homes by reinforcing the marriages inside. Available on a trial basis.
Neighborhood Bible Studies, Inc., Box 222, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 (800-484-4086 ext.2941). Ideas and studies for outreach into the neighborhood.
Saints Alive, Inc., P.O. Box 507, St. Louis MO 63049 (314-677-4557). Studies for small group growth.
Serendipity House, 117 Tenth Ave., N, Nashville TN 32734 (800-525-9563). Small Group Resources which use the Serendipity NIV text and side panel questions for discussion and reflection and/or separate Bible study guides (Bible book or topical selections). Seminars are periodically scheduled in New Jersey.
Stephen Ministries, St. Louis, 2045 Innerbelt Business Center Drive, St. Louis, MO 63114-5765 (Phone: 314-428-2600; Fax: 314-428-7888) www.christcare.com Stephen Ministries has full program to teach you how to begin a Small Group Ministry System and how to keep it going. They offer continuing support.
The Upper Room, 1908 Grand Avenue, Nashville TN 37202-9890. Their Alive Now devotional book has been reworked and can be used as a resource for small groups.
Willow Creek Resources, Zondervan DirectSource, 5300 Patterson SE, Grand Rapids MI 49502-1292 (800-876-7335). Their “Walking With God Series” seeks to deepen the Bible student’s knowledge, faith, and following of Jesus Christ, and leads the Bible student to greater service and witness. There are six books in the series with twelve sessions in each.
Zondervan, 5300 Patterson Avenue SE, Grand Rapids MI 49530 (800-727-3480). Several Small Group studies are available from this publisher.
The Bethel Series, P.O. Box 8398, Madison WI 53708-8398 (800-462-2335). A long-term program of study designed to get more members involved in Bible Study while giving them an overview of the Bible.
Concordia Publishing House, 3558 S. Jefferson Avenue, Saint Louis MO 63118. (800-325-3040). Lifelight is a comprehensive study of several books of the Bible over five years. The program is designed for three nine-week courses over the period of one year. Matthew, Genesis, Romans, John, 1 Peter & 1 John, Exodus, Hebrews, Acts, and Revelation are covered. It is also possible to incorporate a Lifelight for 2- to 4-year old while parents are in class!
Crossways International, 7930 Computer Avenue S., Minneapolis MN 55435 (612-832-5454). Study courses are designed to take you through the Scriptures. Depending on the course selected, length of study ranges anywhere from a six hour day to a full year. Illustrations play a major role in these presentations.
Journey Bible Studies, P.O. Box 416, Marietta OK 73448-9988 (800-635-5346). Journey Through the Bible is a 52-lesson Bible survey designed to increase Bible Study involvement.
The Kerygma Program, 300 Mt. Lebanon Boulevard, Suite 205, Pittsburgh, PA 15234 (800-537-9462). The Kerygma Program includes six studies. The first two require either 30 two-hour sessions or 60 one-hour sessions. Of these two, one leads the reader through the Bible from beginning to end, while the other treats the Bible whole by exploring in depth important themes. Other shorter studies include Genesis, Book of Revelation, and the Biblical concept of “peace.”
Stephen Ministries, 1325 Boland, St. Louis MO 63117. (314-645-5511) The Stephen Series is a complete system for training and organizing lay persons for caring ministry in and around their congregations. A free introductory packet is available. Order # 6060.
Virgil W. Hensley, Inc., 6116 E. 32nd Street, Tulsa OK 74135 (918-664-8520). Through the Bible in One Year is actually three 52-week studies. Volume 1 teaches the major themes of the Bible, Volume 2 teaches how God accomplished his will through Bible people, and Volume 3 deals with fundamental teachings.
American Tract Society, P.O. Box 462008, Garland TX 75046 (800-548-7228). All videos they advertise are $20. Subjects include abortion, Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormonism, New Age Movement, and sexual issues. Some Spanish language versions are available.
Augsburg Fortress, 4700 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19144 (800-367-8737). Videos are available for rent or purchase. Bible stories are recreated for children and adults. Many videos are intended for youth ministry. Also listed are videos to help groups through the Twelve Step Program or in Grief Recovery.
Christian Education Video, Inc., 1107 Jefferson Avenue, Oxford MS 38655 (800-748-9320). They produce non-denominational videos and books relevant to common needs faced in the lives of individual Christians or local congregations.
Cokesbury, 201 Eighth Avenue South, P.O. Box 801, Nashville TN 37202-0801 (800-672-1789). Many videos are available which incorporate Bible study. Three look very interesting: Life of Jesus Christ, Paul and his teachings, and Christian witnesses through the ages. May have to be cautious about Methodist bias.
Concordia Communications, Concordia Lutheran College, 3400 I.H. 35 North, Austin TX 78705-2799 (800-285-4252, ext. 180). Two Luther dramatizations with study guides. Also a study of how Christians can respond to individuals with Alzheimer's disease.
Concordia Publishing House, 3558 South Jefferson Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63118-3968 (800-325-3040). There are videos listed in the catalog for junior high and high school students, as well as other videos for younger children which can help in their Christian growth. Segments from Dr. Dale Meyer's “On Main Street” program have been compiled into a video Bible study for Christian families. Other video packages are available for adults.
Conference A-V Library of the Northern N.J. United Methodist Conference, 22 Madison Avenue, Madison NJ 07940 (201-377-3800). They have a large selection of church related videos and films.
Creative Communications for the Parish, 1564 Fencorp Dr., Fenton MO 63026 (800-325-9414 or 636-305-9777). Videos are available for children, youth, and adults. One leaders guide is offered for a six- part Lenten series that uses 25 minute video segments from the “Jesus of Nazareth” film. In an interesting study for youth, the main character uses a time machine to travel through the Old and New Testament.
Crown Ministries International, 9 Winstone Lane, Bella Vista AZ 72714. Request their catalog of video entertainment and teaching materials from YWAM, Campus Crusade, Intervarsity, Concordia, Ligonier Ministries
Educators’ Progress Service, Inc., 214 Center Street, Randolph WI 53956 (414-326-3126). This publisher will provide information on how to purchase their Educators' Guide to Free Films or Educators' Guide to Free Audio and Video Materials. It may be that your local library has the book already.
Films for Christ, 2628-A West Birchwood Circle, Mesa, AZ 85202. For information call 602-894-1300. Orders: 800-332-2261. Films for Christ is an interdenominational evangelical mission that produces and distributes Christian motion pictures and literature to spread the Gospel. They have some very helpful materials that emphasize creation over evolution.
Freedom in Christ Ministries, 491 E. Lambert Road, La Habra CA 90631 (310-691-9128). These videos by Dr. Neil Anderson emphasize the freedom we have in Christ as we deal with personal and spiritual conflict. There are also series on Christian parenting and on counseling others toward freedom in Christ.
Gateway Films/Vision Video, 2030 Wentz Church Road, Worcester PA 19490-0540 (800-523-0226). A variety of outstanding videos available with study guides. Examples of well-known videos used in this way are “Jesus of Nazareth” and “A.D.” Their particular, but not exclusive, emphasis is in the field of church history. One six-part series is entitled “From Christ to Constantine: The Trial and Testimony of the Early Church.” They have videos for children, Jr. High, youth, and adults.
International Bible Society, P.O. Box 35700, Colorado Springs CO 80935-3570 (800-524-1588). They carry a number of popular videos for children ages 2 through 10 in addition to videos which teach kids to learn Bible passages through singing.
Ligonier Ministries, P. O. Box 547500, Orlando FL 32854 (800-435-4343). By Dr. R.C. Sproul, Surprised by Suffering is a series of six 30-minute sessions dealing with suffering, dying, and resurrection. There may be a great emphasis here on the sovereignty of God.
Lutheran Visuals, P.O. Box 550397, Dallas TX 75355 (800-527-3211). Videos for teens are available for rental at $10 each. Other videos are available for purchase, including a video on baptism featuring Dr. Dale Meyer.
NavPress, P.O. Box 6000, Colorado Springs CO 80934 (800-366-7788). Videos and study guides on many topics including parenting, lifestyle evangelism, and the abortion debate.
New Jersey District, 1168 Springfield Avenue, Mountainside NJ 07092 (908-233-8111). A wide variety of videos are on file for use by congregations.
New Jersey Synod, ELCA, 1930 State Highway 33, Trenton NJ 08690 (609-586-6800). The New Jersey Synod/LCMS tape library has many videos available for rental that you might have to purchase elsewhere. Borrow from this library by making a voluntary contribution.
Northwestern Publishing House, 1250 North 113th Street, Milwaukee WI 53226-3284 (800-662-6022). Northwestern has a curriculum for training Christians for ministry. Along with studies of Old and New Testament and doctrine are studies about spiritual gifts and the roles people play in the church.
Paraclete Press, Cape Cod MA (800-451-5006). Videos by Jaimie Buckingham and others. Their “Ten Parables of Jesus” includes ten lessons of 12 minutes (scenes from the Holy Land) with workbook. Session time is one hour.
Reel to Real Life Films, 2283 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster PA 17601 (800-543-3456). Request their Gateway Films Catalog of outstanding 16mm films available for rental.
Schoolmasters Video, 745 State Circle, Ann Arbor MI 48106 (800-521-2832). Videos for all ages and tastes that can be used for Bible study groups, Sunday schools, or other settings. Over 180 are available.
Seraphim Communications, Inc., 1568 Eustis Street, Saint Paul MN 55108 (800-733-3413). A great variety of videos are offered, including some with accompanying study guide. Selections are for ages from 2 through adult.
Silent Word Media Resources, 7400 W. Augusta #24-S, River Forest IL 60305 (708-209-3341). Silent Word has a lending library of captioned or signed Christian programs that are available to all people. A catalog is available on request.
West Glen Communications, 1430 Broadway, New York NY 10018 (212-921-0966). A source for rentals of videos and 16mm films.
Wheat Ridge Ministries, One Pierce Place, Suite 250E, Itasca, IL 60143 (630-766-9066). A five-part video series is available “to lead congregations to active involvement in fostering health and wholeness--for their members and a whole world in need.” Entitled “Striving for Fullness of Life: The Church's Challenge in Health,” it is available for purchase or loan. It is also available on loan from the district office.
Word Ministry Resources, P.O. Box 2518, Waco TX 76702-2518. Word has many videos for study groups. Recently they introduced one for Junior High through Adult entitled Holy Sweat which helps groups and individuals come to grips with the situations in their life and lead them to make some decisions and take action. This course is designed for three 40-minute video sessions complete with reproducible study guide.
Zondervan, 5300 Patterson Avenue SE, Grand Rapids MI 49502-1291 (800-727-3480). Their Boundaries Video Course is designed for over-committed Christians. It will help the participants set personal limits and appropriate boundaries in their daily lives.
Ministry Supports for Persons with Disabilities
Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, 600 Hoffmann Drive, Watertown, WI 53094. Breakthrough is a quarterly publication providing inspiration and ideas for congregations and teachers serving people who have developmental disabilities. For a free subscription, call 1-800-369-4636, ext. 3535, email breakthrough@blhs.org, or write to Breakthrough at the above address.
The National Christian Resource Center offers print, audio and video resources, workshops, and referrals. Resources include confirmation instruction, devotions, Bible studies, teaching helps, disability awareness, congregational inclusion and more. Online supports, links and a catalog of curricula/resources available at www.blhs.org.
Parish Ministry Consultants can speak to your church, school or organization; facilitate disability awareness; help equip your congregation for ministry with persons with disabilities. You may reach PMC for New Jersey, Edie Sodowsky, at 1-717-616-5621 or by email at esodowsky@blhs.org/. (Please give clear statement of your concern in subject line of your email.)
Concordia Publishing House, 3558 South Jefferson Avenue, Saint Louis MO 63118-3968 (800-325-3040). Materials available for Sunday morning Sunday School. Also available for two functioning levels are the following confirmation courses: “You and Me, God” and the “Christian Life Series.”
Lutheran Special Education Ministries, The Ephphatha Center, 6861 East Nevada, Detroit MI 48234-2983 (313-368-1220). If your congregation has children with special learning needs, the Ephphatha Center may be able to assist you in obtaining materials for Sunday School, confirmation class or mid-week school.
WELS Parish Services, Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, 2929 N. Mayfair Road, Milwaukee WI 53222 (414-256-3241). Special Ministries has materials for the mentally or visually handicapped, as well as for the hearing impaired. A resource is also available for establishing a Special Ministries Board within the congregation.
Men’s Groups, Women’s Groups, Singles
Men’s Groups
Saints Alive, Inc., P.O. Box 507, St. Louis MO 63049 (314-677-4557). Men’s Bible studies and others for small group growth.
Stairway Discipleship, Box D, Henderson NE 68371 (800-229-6445). They promote their “Golden Stairway Discipleship Course” for equipping men for service. Free consultation for making disciples of the men at your church is available. Another discipleship book challenges American non-commitment.
Women’s Groups
Concordia Publishing House, 3558 South Jefferson Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63118-3968 (800-325-3040).
Virgil W. Hensley, Inc., 6116 E. 32nd Street, Tulsa OK 74135 (800-288-8520). Two study guides are available. Becoming the Noble Woman teaches the mental, physical, spiritual, and social sides of the total Christian woman. Women in the Bible helps us grow spiritually while learning from the lives of 64 of God’s special women.
Singles
Board for Youth Services, LCMS, 1333 S. Kirkwood Road, St. Louis MO 63122-7295. The Young Adult Manual includes information on forming a Young Adults Group as well as Bible studies. A collection of new studies is currently available to supplement the original manual.
Concordia Publishing House, 3558 South Jefferson Avenue, Saint Louis MO 63118-3968 (800-325-3040). Among several studies designed especially for singles are Walking with Jesus and How to Build and Nurture Christian Friendships.
Northwestern Publishing House, 1250 N. 113th Street, Milwaukee WI 53226-3284 (800-662-6022). A wide selection of Young Adult Courses are offered.
Single Adult Ministries Journal, P.O. Box 62056, Colorado Springs CO 80962-2056 (800-487-4-SAM). While not a Bible Study, this newsletter may lead you to some!
Pre-School
Allen Thomas Publishing, P.O. Box 40269, Nashville TN 37204-0269 (615-385-9073). Great God, Grateful Child for 2's & 3's is an active-learning curriculum. An information packet is available upon request. They also have materials for 4 year-olds and kindergarten, age-appropriate scripture memory curriculum for children in elementary grades, activities for preschoolers, and The Beginner's Bible (including readings on cassette and songs from it on compact disk).
Cokesbury, 201 Eighth Avenue South, Nashville TN 37202-9931 (800-672-1789). Programs for toddlers and twos, ages 3-4, and 5-6.
Concordia Publishing House, 3558 South Jefferson Avenue, Saint Louis MO 63118-3968 (800-325-3040). Together with Jesus is CPH's curriculum for parents and 2-year-olds with a teacher.
Parents and Tiny Christians, 14200 Pioneer Circle, Glenelg MD 21737 (410-489-9616). PARENTS and TINY CHRISTIANS is a Sunday School program for parents and pre-school children. Families learn how to improve communication skills, family relationships, and childrearing practices using biblical counsel.
Junior High
Concordia Publishing House, 3558 South Jefferson Avenue, Saint Louis MO 63118-3968 (800-325-3040). Among materials they offer for Junior High is a 5- or 10-session Bible class using different names that Jesus is called in the Bible. There are also several new mini-courses on current topics such as sexuality, substance abuse, use of free time, family and peer relationships.
Group's Jr. High Ministry, Subscription Service, Box 407, Mt. Morris IL 61054-9814. Similar to Group Magazine for youth, this publication is geared to Jr. High students and those who work with them.
Group's Active Bible Curriculum Books, P.O. Box 481, Loveland CO 80539 (800-747-6060, ext. 427). Four-week sessions on a wide variety of topics junior high youth need. No student books are needed. Handouts may be photocopied.
High School Youth
American Bible Society, P.O. Box 5656, Grand Central Station, New York NY 10164. Their Power Source materials are designed to show young people what a valuable resource God's Word is in dealing with the problems they face as teens. Topics include: peer pressure, identity, feelings, and Jesus' love.
Campus Crusade for Christ International, 304 Dividend Drive, Peachtree City GA 30269-1908 (800-827-2788). Ministry tools for students of the Bible. They have a follow-up program for the new Christian teen entitled, The Total Package. It includes a video, magazine workbook, and a New Testament Bible. These items can be purchased separately.
Concordia Publishing House, 3558 South Jefferson Avenue, Saint Louis MO 63118-3968 (800-325-3040). Check current catalog or “Guide to Growth” binder. A new counseling tool to help youth workers, pastors, and teachers in youth ministry. is Self-Portrait: My Concerns, Values, and Beliefs. Benefits are seen in one-on-one counseling or selection of curriculum.
Educational Ministries, Inc., 165 Plaza Drive, Prescott AZ 86303-5549 (800-221-0910). Programming resources and study materials are available.
Group Magazine, Subscription Service, Box 202, Mt. Morris IL 61054-9816. A magazine for youth and those in youth ministry with fully planned meetings, games, Bible studies, retreats and practical programming.
Group's Active Bible Curriculum Books, P.O. Box 485, Loveland CO 80539 (800-447-1070). Four week sessions on a wide variety of topics youth need. No student books are needed. Handouts may be photocopied.
Kremer Publications, 7203 W. Center Street, Milwaukee WI 53210-1126 (414-257-1998). Orders only: 899-669-0887. Reynold R. Kremer is a former Wisconsin Synod Lutheran principal who markets his one studies. One study deals in a concise and easy manner with the cult and occult: “Faith Shakers.” Another covers 54 names for our Lord Jesus, and still another helps equip lay people who have never witnessed before. Another interesting one teaches about angels. Others are available.
Serendipity House, P.O. Box 1012, Littleton CO 80160 (800-525-9563 ext. 300). Serendipity New Testament for Youth uses the NIV text and side panel questions for discussion and reflection.
Young Adults
Lutheran Laymen's League, 2185 Hampton Avenue, St. Louis MO 63139-2983. Among Bible studies they carry is a new one, Ultra Life. This course deals with issues most on the minds of 18-35 year-olds such as career, relationships, church, God, child rearing, and other issues.
Northwestern Publishing House, 1250 North 113th Street, Milwaukee WI 53226-3284 (800-662-6022)
Sunday School, Confirmation, Summer Sunday School
Sunday School
Concordia Publishing House, 3558 South Jefferson Avenue, Saint Louis MO 63118-3968 (800-325-3040).
M.C. Gagern Church & Sunday School Supplies, 17 Buffalo Street, P.O. Box 484, Hamburg NY 14075 (716-648-0630). Request their Teaching and Learning Catalog. Included are craft ideas and teaching aids of various kinds.
Group, Box 485, Loveland CO 80539 (800-447-1070). Group offers a “Hands-On Bible Curriculum” for grades 1-6 that uses objects of our time to teach a story.
Confirmation
Church Press, Rev. Donald F. Ginkel, 4809 W. 121st Street, Overland Park KS 66209 (Phone and Fax: 913-491-6264) Getting Closer to God is a twenty week course for confirmation classes, and it can be used by teen and adult Bible study groups for review. I Have Good News for You is a ten-lesson course for teen and adult membership classes.
Concordia Publishing House, 3558 South Jefferson Avenue, Saint Louis MO 63118-3968 (800-325-3040). Their video series, “Power Tools,” may be a helpful supplement to your confirmation instruction. Buy all four or sample one at a time.
The Grace Series, 22975 24th Avenue, S., Des Moines WA 98198 (206-878-2460). A three year study of the Bible by Edward F. Markquart of Grace Lutheran Church, ELCA. This intensive program makes use of daily devotions, periodic testing, and parental participation. The start-up cost for each of the three courses depends on the congregation's size. Materials are reproducible.
Oshkosh Church Supply, Inc., 258 W. 8th Avenue, Oshkosh WI 54901 (414-235-4330). A course for confirmation instruction prepared by two pastors in the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. Incorporated are regular homework assignments and quizzes. It may be used as a one or two year program.
Seraphim Communications, Inc., 1568 Eustis Street, Saint Paul MN 55108 (800-733-3413). A video series on the six-chief parts of the catechism is available. Call for their free demo video, Journeys in Faith.
Seven Hills Publishers, 4393 S. 70th Road, Bolivar MO 65613 (417-777-8642). The Path of Life is a confirmation curriculum written by Herman C. Theiss, revised in 1994 by Luther G. Strasen (31 sessions designed for a one-year course of study).
Vacation Bible School and Correspondence Courses
Vacation Bible School
Augsburg/Fortress, 4700 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19144 (800-367-8737).
Concordia Publishing House, 3558 South Jefferson Avenue, Saint Louis MO 63118-3968 (800-325-3391).
Gospel Light, 2300 Knoll Drive, Ventura CA 93003 (800-4-GOSPEL).
Group Publishing, Box 485, Loveland CO 80539 (800-635-0404).
Northwestern Publishing House, 1250 North 113th Street, Milwaukee WI 53226 (800-662-6022).
Radiant Life, 1445 Boonville Avenue, Springfield MO 65890 (800-641-4310).
Roper Press, 4737-A Gretna, Dallas TX 75207.
Seraphim Communications, Inc., 1568 Eustis Street, Saint Paul MN 55108 (800-733-3413). Some 30 minute videos are offered for use in Vacation Bible School.
Standard Publishing, 8121 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati OH 45231 (800-543-1353).
Urban Ministries, Inc., 1350 W. 103rd Street, Chicago IL 60643 (800-729-8642).
The Christian Armory, 2250 Morse Road, Columbus OH 43229 (800-C-ARMORY). If you order materials from them, they will give you full credit on returns (student materials) postmarked within one week after your V.B.S. is over.
Correspondence Courses
Concordia Publishing House, 3558 South Jefferson Avenue, Saint Louis MO 63118-3968 (800-325-3040). Concordia has at least two correspondence study guides that can be helpful for outreach.
Augsburg Fortress, 4700 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19144 (800-367-8737). Publishing house for the ELCA.
The Brethren Press, 1451 Dundee Avenue, Elgin IL 60120 (800-441-3712).
Christian Ed. Publishers, P.O. Box 261129, San Diego CA 92196-1129 (800-854-1531). Bible Clubs for 2 year olds through senior high teens, VBS materials, nurturing resources for the church nursery (birth to 24 months), videos, teacher training materials, Bible games, crafts, Christian bulletin board ideas, and educational materials for all ages.
Cokesbury, 201 Eighth Avenue South, P.O. Box 801, Nashville TN 37202 (800-672-1789). United Methodist Publishing House.
David C. Cook Publishing Co., 850 North Grove Avenue, Elgin IL 60120 (800-323-7543).
Educational Ministries, Inc., 165 Plaza Drive, Prescott AZ 86303-5549 (800-221-0910). Study guides for youth and adult ministry. There are also sections for children's and family ministry. You will also find some intergenerational ideas. Resources for teacher training are available.
B.J. Goetz Publishing Co., Stevensville MI 49127 (800-345-29AD). They offer alternate programs for children using all the senses. Materials are marketed under the name Market Place 29AD.
Gospel Light, 2300 Knoll Drive, Ventura CA 93006 (800-446-7735). They publish interdenominational curricula.
Great Commission Publications, 7401 Old York Road, Philadelphia PA 19126 (215-635-6510). Bible studies for youth and adults, prepared from Presbyterian background.
Living Words Publishing House, 5851 Mills Creek Lane, North Ridgeville CO 44039 (216-327-2460) This is an independent Lutheran publishing house committed to the development of Christian resources which are based on the Living Word of God.
Northwestern Publishing House, 1250 North 113th Street, Milwaukee WI 53226-3284 (800-662-6022). Publishing House of the Wisconsin Synod.
Radiant Life, 1445 Boonville Avenue, Springfield MO 65802 (800-641-4310).
Scripture Press, 1825 College Avenue, Wheaton IL 60187 (708-668-6000).
Standard Publishing, 8121 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati OH 45231 (513-931-4050)
Tommy Higle Publishers, P.O. Box 416, Marietta OK 73448 (800-635-5346). The only study seen advertised by them is Journey to the Cross, a 26-lesson study combining the four Gospels to provide a presentation of the life of Christ.
Virgil W. Hensley, Inc., 6116 E. 32nd Street, Tulsa OK 74135 (918-664-8520). Bible studies are available in discipleship, the credibility of the Christian faith, and for women's groups.
Zondervan, 5300 Patterson Avenue SE, Grand Rapids MI 49530 (800-727-3480). Zondervan Bible studies are available at local Christian bookstores or by calling the above number. A number of series are available.