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Children, Poverty and the Bible by Rev. Dr. Cassandra Carkuff Williams
A five-part Bible study for weekly meetings, multi-day events, or all-day retreats. Developed in support of the Children in Poverty Initiative which was adopted in 2005 as a denomination-wide issue of concern for American Baptist Churches USA.
Hurricane Katrina Response
Race and Poverty - A Five-Session Study Guide
Making Your Church a House of Healing Workbook (pdf)
Christian Educators Guide to Evaluating and Developing Curriculum
The following worksheets are available for download (pdfs):
Worksheet 1
Worksheet 2
Worksheet 3-4
Worksheet 5
Worksheet 6
Worksheet 7
Worksheet 8
Worksheet 9
Worksheet 10
Worksheet 11
Handout A-B
Study Guide: Hope for Children in Poverty
From Christopher Michael Jones, author of What to Expect When You're Accepted: An African American Christian's Guide to College
"Emergency Kit for College Students: How to Prepare for the Unexpected"
From How to be the Best Christian Study Group Leader:
Appendix A & B (pages 113-119): Basic Bible Quiz and Sample Group Covenant
Appendix G (page 125-126): A Sample Case Study
Appendix J & K (pages 131-134): Bible Study Planning Sheet and Characteristics of a Good Group Member
The Pastor's Guide to Weddings and Funerals by Victor D. Lehman
(Word files):
- Download description
Table of Contents (for entire book) - Chapter Three (Wedding Resources)
- Chapter Six (Funeral Service Resources)
Appendices
Free downloadable leader guides are available for these books:
Modeling Mary in Christian Discipleship: A Leader's Guide for Advent
Tempted to Leave the Cross: Renewing the Call to Discipleship
On the Road to Emmaus: A Travel Guide through Grief (Grief Support Group Facilitator's Guide)
Friends, Partners & Lovers Leader's Guide
Gospel for the Person Who Has Everything - Leader's Guide
The Layperson's Introduction to the Old Testament - Leader's Guide
The Layperson's Introduction to the New Testament - Leader's Guide
The Story of American Baptists - Leader's Guide
American Baptist Home Mission Societies' Workshops for Church Life and Leadership
(formerly Training TimeWorkshops)
To download these workshops, visit American Baptist Home Mission Societies' website.
Advent Readings
These Advent and Christmas Eve devotionals are designed to be read aloud during the church service.
© Cassandra Carkuff Williams, 2001, used by permission. Permission is granted to copy for use in congregational worship.
Week One
Week Two
Week Three
Week Four
Christmas Eve
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