Sermon-Booster Dramas
Author : Timothy J. Kurth
Publisher : Flagship Church Resources
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 26,45 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780764420160
Six Spiritual Needs in America Today
Author : Arley K. Fadness
Publisher : CSS Publishing
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 28,76 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Christian life
ISBN : 0788011510
Book Description
A Gallup poll revealed the following six spiritual needs of Americans in the '90s: 1. the need to believe that life is meaningful and has purpose; 2. the need for a sense of community and deeper relationships; 3. the need to be appreciated and respected; 4. the need to be listened to and heard; 5. the need to feel that one is growing in faith; 6. the need for practical help in developing a mature faith.This book contains a series of six brief dramas with accompanying sermons that addres each of these six needs. By speaking directly to the heartfelt concerns of Americans today they provide a perfect Lent or summer series that will boost worship attendance.
Slice of Life Worship Dramas Volume 2
Author : Shelly Barsuhn
Publisher : Abingdon Press
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 45,95 MB
Release : 2010-12-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1426739273
Book Description
Slice of life dramas are a tool to capture the imagination of viewers and communicate good news by telling stories that mirror real life. Slice of Life Worship Dramas (Volume 2) contains fifteen short, ready-to-use drama scripts that focus on moments in time and emotions to which people can relate. Themes in volume 2 include God’s power, sin, transformation, temptation, integrity, outreach, patience, missions, trust, grief, and more. The DVD included in this book contains live performances of twelve of the dramas, as recorded by the Wooddale Church media staff. Slice of Life Worship Dramas also contains helpful hints to assist in launching a drama ministry, working with church leaders, building a team, choosing scripts, and running effective rehearsals. "Read these scripts, and you will be impressed. Hear these stories, and your heart will be touched. Experience these dramas on the stage, and you will be changed."Leith Anderson, PastorWooddale Church, Eden Prairie, MN "These dramas contain a rare combination of humor, reflection, insight, and development of theological thought that fit in almost any worship context."Dan Collison, Worship Arts PastorWooddale Church, Eden Prairie, MN"Great dramas for worship services are like appetizers before a special meal. Slice of Life Worship Dramas is filled with humorous, powerful, keen dramas that set the table for the main course. I have used many of these stories for my sermons."Joel K. Johnson, Senior PastorWestwood Community Church, Excelsior, MN"Touching our emotions in a short drama is difficult, but Shelly has mastered the art. Slice of life dramas help people feel the truths they long to understand. These short dramas are authentic and create beautiful pictures for the pastor to develop with the sermon."Mark Hostetler, Director of Crosswalk MinistriesCross of Glory Lutheran Church, Brooklyn Center, MN
Slice of Life Worship Dramas Volume 1
Author : Shelly Barsuhn
Publisher : Abingdon Press
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 10,82 MB
Release : 2010-12-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1426739265
Book Description
Slice of life dramas are a tool to capture the imagination of viewers and communicate good news by telling stories that mirror real life. Slice of Life Worship Dramas (Volume 1) contains fifteen short, ready-to-use drama scripts that focus on moments in time and emotions to which people can relate. Themes in volume 1 include second chances, courage, doing good, forgiveness, love, spiritual growth, anxiety, kindness, God’s provision, truth, and more. The DVD included in this book contains live performances of twelve of the dramas, as recorded by the Wooddale Church media staff. Slice of Life Worship Dramas also contains helpful hints to assist in launching a drama ministry, working with church leaders, building a team, choosing scripts, and running effective rehearsals. "Read these scripts, and you will be impressed. Hear these stories, and your heart will be touched. Experience these dramas on the stage, and you will be changed."Leith Anderson, PastorWooddale Church, Eden Prairie, MN "These dramas contain a rare combination of humor, reflection, insight, and development of theological thought that fit in almost any worship context."Dan Collison, Worship Arts PastorWooddale Church, Eden Prairie, MN"Great dramas for worship services are like appetizers before a special meal. Slice of Life Worship Dramas is filled with humorous, powerful, keen dramas that set the table for the main course. I have used many of these stories for my sermons."Joel K. Johnson, Senior PastorWestwood Community Church, Excelsior, MN"Touching our emotions in a short drama is difficult, but Shelly has mastered the art. Slice of life dramas help people feel the truths they long to understand. These short dramas are authentic and create beautiful pictures for the pastor to develop with the sermon."Mark Hostetler, Director of Crosswalk MinistriesCross of Glory Lutheran Church, Brooklyn Center, MN
Worship Innovations
Author : Janet Burton
Publisher : CSS Publishing
Page : 93 pages
File Size : 36,82 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Drama
ISBN : 078801806X
Book Description
In Worship Innovations: Easy Bible Drama, you will meet Bible persons just outside their recorded stories. Listen to Sarah and Isaac on the evening he returns from Mount Moriah; watch Joseph (in Potiphar's jail) confront Satan about whether integrity pays. Agonize with Anne (the mother of Mary) as she sends her daughter off to register for taxes in Bethlehem; hear the private conversation of Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea following Nicodemus' secret meeting with Jesus. Each of these fifteen sketches raises issues and questions designed to take readers deeper into a study of the Bible story itself. They can form the heart of a dynamic worship service, inspire a sermon, brighten a Bible study, or energize a personal walk in the word of God. Also included is "Everything You Need To Know About Easy Bible Drama," a chapter of "how-to's" for any church that wants to initiate the use of drama in worship. Any worship leader who has ever looked for thoughtful and inspiring Bible drama will profit from Worship Innovations: Easy Bible Drama by Janet Burton. Yes, the drama is easy, but it is also wonderfully creative. The stories are short and the settings simple, but still thought-provoking for both actors and audience.... Burton tells you how to recruit actors, schedule rehearsals, make costumes, and build settings.... These simple dramas will make your worship and praise deep for the heart, and inspiring for the mind. Michael Schooler Educator, Musician, and Worship Leader Giddings, Texas Janet Burton has been a pastor's wife and Christian educator for 45 years. For 20 of those years she served as Minister of Education at Woodlawn Baptist Church in Austin, Texas, where her husband was pastor. She has been a regular faculty leader in the area of adult ministries at Glorieta Baptist Conference Center, and in churches throughout Texas, New Mexico, and other midwest and southern states. Author of three books and a contributor to five others, Mrs. Burton's specialty is Sunday School Bible study curriculum. In addition, she has contributed weekly or monthly columns to three Christian newspapers. Burton studied Christian education at Wheaton College in Illinois, and at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. She is also the author of Worship Innovations: Hanging The Greens For Christmas (CSS).
Drama Team Handbook
Author : Alison Siewert and others
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 20,40 MB
Release : 2003-09-15
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9780830823642
Book Description
Alison Siewert and her team of writers offer ideas for every aspect of drama ministry—from why it?s biblical to how to direct a performance, from warm-ups for actors to how to write your own sketches. Includes 14 sketches you can reproduce in your ministry.
Crushed Into Glory
Author : Joseph J. Juknialis
Publisher : Resource Publications (CA)
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 17,85 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9780893903404
Book Description
How can you convince your worship community that scripture continues to reflect contemporary experience? Present one of these dramas, which combine select Sunday lectionary readings with dramatic slices of life. As the action takes place, your community members will see for themselves how biblical principles apply directly to their lives. For example, if your community is struggling with reconciliation issues, "One Final Meal" can inspire them to forgive others as Jesus forgave Peter's three-time denial. Or, if they believe that finding inner peace is impossible in a sinful world, "Crushed Unto Glory" can re-instill their hope in this promise: "But rejoice insofar as you are sharing Christ's sufferings, so that you may also be glad and shout for joy when his glory is revealed! (1 Pet 4:13-16). Use these creative dramas in liturgical, religious education, or other small faith-group settings to engage your community's imagination and nurture their prayer, reflection, and study. - back of book.
AquaChurch
Author : Leonard I. Sweet
Publisher : Flagship Church Resources
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 28,29 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780764421518
Book Description
In this latest and most accessible work from church historian, futurist, and best-selling author Leonard Sweet, church leaders will discover the leadership arts that are essential in today's ever-changing culture. The author provides thought-provoking yet practical skills that will elevate the scope of ministry from mere survival of daily challenges to thriving in today's culture! He vividly portrays the new paradigms facing churches and illustrates the need to become an "AquaChurch" in order to effectively minister in our fluid, postmodern culture. The author includes a "personal log"---questions and ideas that help apply personal thoughts as related to the new paradigms. And, each chapter concludes with a "ship's log"---ideas and activities that encourage group discussion and evaluation with church leaders. It provides an excellent platform for pastors and their entire church leadership to improve the effectiveness of their ministry. This book not only challenges leaders to think in broader terms, but it provides practical strategies for making specific and meaningful changes in how they minister to their communities. They'll discover how to be relevant to an ever-changing culture with the unchanging gospel of Jesus Christ!
In the Carpenter's Workshop
Author : Jerry Eckert
Publisher :
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 43,59 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9780788007606
Book Description
Jerry Eckert became a master storyteller and began incorporating dialogue into his sermons with great success. If you are interested in preaching story sermons, this book will become the most useful resource in your library
Intensive Caring
Author : Amy Simpson
Publisher : Flagship Church Resources
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 45,85 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780764420689
Book Description
This book uses candid evaluations of five unique mentoring programs to give you an insiders' view of the strengths and weaknesses of programs that build spiritual leaders.
