And Other Stewardship Dramas
Jeff Wedge
Cultivating good stewardship is vital for strengthening Christian discipleship -- but helping congregations focus on what that really means can be difficult because many people treat ”stewardship” as nothing more than a pitch for money. Mrs. Jo...

Lent Congregational Resources
Richard J. Hull, II
The sacrificial life of Christ is a major focus of Lent. Symbols Of Sacrifice provides congregations with opportunities to create visual worship aids representing Christ’s life during worship.

Each weekly presentation builds a growing

Sermon And Worship Resources For Advent And Christmas
David M. Oliver
Here is a uniquely different Advent/Christmas worship and sermon series. Instead of allowing the congregation to be passive observers of the drama of worship, they are involved weekly. By asking people to bring simple items or in some cases certain a

A Worship Series For Holy Week
Douglas Behm
The New Covenant’s Power presents worship services and other resources for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunrise. Maundy Thursday - ”Christ’s Power for New Community” - focuses on the Lord’s Supper and the command to love one anothe...

An Exploration Of Prayer
John R. Brokhoff
Is it humanly possible to pray like Jesus?
Since God knows what we need even before we pray, why bother to pray?
To what extent does one’s relationship with God affect one’s prayers?
With questions like these, John Brokhoff takes you on a

Sermons With Chancel Dramas
Arley K. Fadness
A George Gallup, Jr., poll revealed the following six spiritual needs of Americans in the ’90s:

the need to believe that life is meaningful and has purpose
the need for a sense of community and deeper relationships
the need to be appr...

Skits For Retreats And Worship
Linda R. Tippett
These four playlets treat serious subjects in a thought-provoking yet humorous manner. Each one is followed by a suggested order of worship, prayer, litany, and ”meditation.” The subjects covered are: Greed, Pride, Guilt, and Forgiveness.

The

Readers' Theater For Advent
Jerry Nordstrom
Using a skillful blend of irony and humor, this work is designed to reveal the realities of Christmas-both the detrimental and the divine. Involving no scenery or props, cast members address visualized listeners as if no interruptions from other char...

Personal Reflections For Pastors On The Lectionary Readings
William W. Helland

This collection of devotionals opens up the scriptures and serves a meal that nurtures the life with God. Helland is well acquainted with the needs of pastors, and through these pages he serves as a pastor's pastor. The book has the added

Series III, Cycle A (revised & expanded)
Amy C. Schifrin with Martha Shonkwiler
If you're looking for ways to add excitement to your Sunday morning services while continuing to follow the lectionary texts, look no further! This remarkably inventive volume includes all the core liturgical elements of worship and introduces your congregation to innovative ventures into the fine arts -- yet everything