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Bible Studies

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

Book Extras

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 ofWhat 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
Available Downloads (Word files):

• Download description
  Table of Contents (for entire book)
• Chapter Three (Wedding Resources)
• Chapter Six (Funeral Service Resources)
  Appendices

 

Leader Guides

Free downloadable leader guides are available for these books:

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

National Ministries' Workshops for Church Life and Leadership
(formerly Training Time Workshops)
To download these workshops, visit National Ministries' 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