She is an assistant professor of congregational leadership at Luther Seminary in Saint Paul, Minn. The goal of the study is to affect change in the lives of the participants. The study contains three types of resources: a book, the units and a video. The Book is a newly-revised edition by Kelly Fryer and the inspiration for the Bible study series. The Units—four units with seven sessions each to accompany the book and guide the small group experience. The Video—provides an introduction by Kelly Fryer to get things going. The book, video and first unit are available now. The remaining units will be released over the following nine months (with more to come). To order call 800/328/4648 or go to the web site for more information www.noexperiencenecessary.org . No Experience Necessary will change the way you do Bible study!
KERYGMA
Whether you start with a short-term Kerygma course focusing on a portion of the Bible like Job and the Life of Faith: Wisdom for Today’s World or immerse yourself in a year long study of Scripture with Kerygma: The Bible in Depth, you can be sure that your encounter with the Bible will be one of personal discovery leading to deeper faith and discipleship. Kerygma: Discovering the Bible introduces the people, places and stories of the Bible through reading, reflection, discussion, creative expression and exploration. Participants, whether beginners or with long familiarity with the Bible, find this study deeply satisfying as they discover how The Story connections with their own stories. 30 sessions. Hallelujah: The Bible and Handel’s Messiah explores the Scriptural texts of this well-loved body of music. Four sessions focus on the Advent texts and six sessions on the Lenten texts. Many who are new to Bible study but who appreciate wonderful music will want to participate. Invite someone with musical expertise to join the leadership team to experience the fullness of this novel exploration of Scripture.10 sessions. For more information contact the Kerygma Office at 1-800-KERYGMA or online at www.kerygma.com.
UNITED METHODIST PUBLISHING
Beginnings: An Introduction to Christian Faith. It gives congregations the tools to create an inviting, welcoming experience where people can ask questions about the Christian faith, explore their walk with God, and form or deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ. Published by Abingdon Press, Beginnings was written by Andy Langford and Mark Ralls, with video resources by Rob Weber. The Christian Century notes, “The important question is not, ‘If you died tonight, do you know where you would go?’ but ‘If there’s a loving and creative God, why is the world so messy? How do I find purpose in it?’ To expect quick and tidy answers to prayer … is to treat God like a gumball machine. …Video segments and chapters alike begin with a story in which a character meets Jesus, told so that we identify with the character and meet Jesus in judgment and grace.” For more information, please visit www.beginnings.cokesbury.com , your local Cokesbury retailer, or call 1-800-672- 1789.
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