These “resource letters” include a reflection on each topic and highlight some of the best available resources. These collections are meant for downloading and are shared regularly with pastors and leaders throughout this synod and across the church.
» Download the resource sheet: Stewardship (download .pdf file)
This collection of resources is meant to stimulate conversation about stewardship as central to who we are as Christians. In his book, The Steward: A Biblical Symbol Comes of Age, Douglas John Hall reminds readers that “… stewardship describes the whole posture called ‘Christian.’ ” This group of resources provides a manageable look at the many ways we approach stewardship. It doesn’t begin to address deeper issues of justice and discipleship. We hope you will find it helpful!
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» Download the Youth Ministry: Life-Forming Practices, New Vitality (download pdf file)
For the last several months, we’ve taken a long look at our collection of resources, reevaluating what is timeless and treasured and what might be dated and not as helpful as it once was. We’ve also had numerous conversations with youth leaders and others involved in youth ministry in order to share some of the most helpful resources being used. Many of these are available from this synod’s resource center, from the ELCA, and from other youth ministry sources. We hope you will find here some helpful materials for vital, cutting-edge ministry with young people. Just to be is a blessing.
Featured Resources:
- The Godbearing Life: The Art of Soul Tending for Youth Ministry by Kenda Creasy Dean and Ron Foster. (B3032)
- The Book of Uncommon Prayer by Steven Case (PR753)
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» Download the resource sheet: Quiet Waiting (download pdf file)
The following Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany resources are intended for reflection. They may be used individually, as families, or as a congregation. While the Resource Center has dozens of programs, ideas and activities for these seasons of the church year, this collection is meant for quiet contemplation.
Featured Resources:
- Incarnation edited by Alfred Corn (B1495)
- A Metaphorical God by Gail Ramshaw (B1695)
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