Montana Southern Baptist Convention

    "Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field."   -Matthew 9:38

 

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The Montana Southern Baptist Convention office has a variety of missions and ministries resources that are available to check out and use in your church or ministry. If you would like to check out one or more of the resources, call the office at 406.252.7537.

 

BIBLE STUDIES

 

My Purpose, His Plan (NAMB)    

Sharpening Your Skills for His Mission. Adult resource kit includes video, leader guide and adult workbook. This study was written and designed in an effort to help each of us as Christians and churches discover what it truly means to be on mission for Jesus Christ.

 

Unveiled: God’s Heart For His People (WMU)     

Videos and Workbook by Bob Sjogren and Susan Lanford. Sjorgren reveals to Christians a new way to read God’s Word. The Bible is not 66 separate books, but one book with an introduction, story and conclusion. Most Christians read the Bible focusing on God’s blessing for them personally, and thereby miss the Great Commission that runs throughout the story. God’s blessings to us and His intent for us to bless others have equal emphasis in His Word.

 

CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S JOB CORPS - WMU

 

Breaking the Cycle: Issues Affecting Poverty (WMU)     

Cathy Butler’s book  gives practical ways churches and individuals can address poverty in the United States and around the world. It also provides many ways to explore each of these areas through prayer and ministry.

More Jesus/Less Religion

By Stephen Arterburn and Jack Felton. In their work “Toxic Faith” the authors exposed the dangers of what they called toxic faith, helping countless believers understand and overcome their religious misconceptions. This work goes a step further, offering new insights and a positive approach to the dilemma.

Take the Guesswork out of Cross-cultural Ministry (WMU)         

By Margarita Trevino. This resource addresses the missionary challenge that the church is facing in the twenty-first century. The book looks at cultural diversity in the workplace, the global marketplace, education and healthcare. It provides a framework to address the topic of culture in an informed and sympathetic way.

There is Hope (WMU)                 

This video will inspire and motivate you to become a part of Christian Women’s Job Corps. When WMU leaders were confronted with the desperate plight of many women they asked: what can we do? CWJC was their answer. Today this ministry thrives and grows, reaching loving arms across America and beyond to offer women in need a hand up to self-sufficiency.

What Every Church Member Should Know About Poverty  

By Ruby K. Payne & Bill Ehlig. As churches engage in urban ministries and invite the poor into their congregations, many issues arise. This book addresses some of the issues churches face in dealing with individuals from poverty and offers ideas of how your congregation can better serve the poor.

 

MISSIONS RESOURCES

 

Adults On Mission Planbook (WMU)

Volume 2. People all around you have needs that adults in your church can meet – along with meeting their greatest need of knowing Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. This book may have just the tips you need to reach people in your own community. You will find things like: how to help victims of crime, offenders’ family members, law enforcement and criminal justice professionals and the perpetrator, how to set up a job fair, how to recognize God’s plan for the church, and for you, how to engage in kingdom praying, how to be involved in disaster ministries, ideas for seminars, missions fairs, helpful addresses and more!

 

Children In Action (WMU)

 

Fall 2002. Missions Matchfile contains God’s Plan, My Part, Thailand & Costa Rica.

 

Spring 2003. Missions Matchfile contains God’s Plan, My Part, Multihousing Missions, A Detour to the Past and Paraguay.

 

Summer 2003. Missions Matchfile contains God’s Plan, My Part in Chicago, Uganda and Christmas in August.

 

Fall 2003. Missions Matchfile contains the start of missions in Brazil, Yemen-ministering in the Middle East and Seeing Zimbabwe.

First Steps In Missions (WMU)

Activities and Ideas for Mission Friends and Teachers. Can be used on its own. Focuses on Equatorial Guinea, Italy, Togo, China, Louisiana, Montana,  Hawaii, Tanzania, Puerto Rico, Washington, Poland, and Brazil.

 

Five Steps to the Great Commission (WMU)

By Dawn Phillips. This study provides an overview of the five approaches or steps WMU takes in leading people to obey the Great Commission. 1) Pray for and Give to Missions, 2) Do Missions, 3) Learn About Missions, 4) Develop Spiritually Toward A Missions Lifestyle and 5) Participate in the Work of the Church and Denomination.

 

GIFT QUEST (WMU)                              

A Search for Spiritual Gifts by Loyd Allen. Gift Quest is a book for teenagers that will help them shape up as they work out the particular gifts that will keep their faith in top condition. Contains a personal inventory, endurance drills, Biblical basis, character and purpose for spiritual gifts.

Guess What I Made? Recipes for Children from Around the World (WMU)

Pretzels from Germany, Tortilla Soup from Ecuador, Macaroni and Cheese from America . . . Children will enjoy trying out recipes gathered from countries around the world. Most recipes are simple enough for children to do on their own. Book includes 100 recipes representing over 60 countries. Tidbits of information about countries and their foods are also included.

 

I Can Do That! 100+ Ways to Be On Mission (WMU)

By Cathy Butler. This is a collection of ideas and projects you can do to be on mission with God.

 

Ideas for Hospital Ministries (WMU)

Homebound ministry is a natural opportunity to share God’s love in a tangible way that is consistent with God’s concerns and our giftedness. This book will guide you step-by-step in organizing and maintaining a homebound ministry, and then “go with the conviction that God is the curegiver and your are the caregiver.”

 

Ideas for Homebound Ministry (WMU)

This is an excellent resource to help you overcome your fears and be part of a successful hospital ministry. It will guide you through the initial contact with hospital staff, the first visit, the first prayer, and the ongoing contact necessary to make hospital ministry work. Ideas and advise for ministering to special types of patients prepares you to reach out to maternity patients and babies, children, the elderly, those with cancer, and people with AIDS.              

 

Mission Kids Leader Guides (NAMB)

Volume 1. On Mission Sessions, Field Project, and Ideas for Children Grades 1-6. Contains: My Association, My State, My Nation, My World. Projects include: Crisis Closet, Prayer Journeys, Sharing with Those Who Hurt, Ethnic Church Exchange, Helping New Churches, Supplying Evangelism Tools, Adopting an MK and MANNA Projects.

 

Volume 2. Contains 52 Missions Events for Boys and Girls, Grades 1-6. Includes: The Languages of God’s Love, I Live in a Busy House, My Parent Cooks Kimchi, Our Christmas Lasts All Year, We Help Others In Jesus’ Name, Big Work, Big Pay, My Parent is an Associational Missionary, I Can Share Christ Here or There, Helping Hundreds of Children, New Friends from Everywhere, Our Grocery Has Bananas on Stalks and Squawking Chickens, The Doctor Is In . . . My House.

 

Volume 3. Sharing Jesus With My Friends. Includes: Meet My Friend, Just Talking To Our Father, Sharing with My Friends, Gone Fishing, Best Friend in the World, Sometimes a Friend Just Needs a Hug, Friends Can Help Out, Ready, Aim, Adjust, Teamwork Helps a Team Win! Special Delivery, I Say Tomayto, You Say Tomahto, Friends Like to Share.

 

Volume 4. Contains 52 Missions Events for Boys and Girls, Grades 1-6. Includes: Come Go With Me, Giving to Jesus by Giving to Others, Two are Better Than One, Getting in the Game, Learning to Follow Jesus, My Special Place, Making Things Happen, Why Doesn’t Everyone Love Jesus, Being a Learner, Encouraging Others, People Who Go and Working Together.

Lottie Moon (IMB)

Video “A Journey of Faith and Sacrifice”. See God at work in the contemporary video portrayal of Lottie Moon’s life as told by Dr. Jerry Rankin, President of the International Mission Board. 32 minutes.

                                                                 

Parents As Partners           (IMB)

Supporting Your Children As They Serve Overseas. This resource provides encouragement and support as well as networking ideas for parents who children are serving as international missionaries.

 

This I Know – Basic English Bible Studies (WMU)

Bible Studies for English-As-A-Second Language students.

Who Will Fill Our Shoes? (WMU)

By Glen D. Post. This book contains thirteen dramatic sketches for missions awareness. The sketches are thought provoking and simple enough to be done by any group; drama that is funny, challenging, and appropriate for a worship service.   

 

    

WOMEN’s ENRICHMENT RESOURCES

 

A Heart Like His, by Beth Moore – Leader Kit

Contains five videotapes in which Beth Moore presents ten 50-minute lessons from the Scriptures. Presents fascinating Bible truths about how David was a man after God's own heart with many applications for women today. A sixth videotape includes an administrative, leadership, and promotional segment. Also includes a copy of A Heart Like Him Member Book (# 0-7673-2596-6), which includes leader helps.

 

A Woman’s Heart: God’s Dwelling Place – Leader Kit

This video-driven kit for A Woman's Heart study contains five videotapes in which Beth Moore presents ten 50-minute lessons from the Scriptures. A sixth videotape contains administrative, leadership, and promotional segments. In addition this boxed kit contains a copy of the Member Book, and a copy of the Leader Guide.

Believing God, by Beth Moore – Leader Kit

Join best-selling author and popular women’s conference leader Beth Moore as she explores what it means to know and truly believe God—as described in Isaiah 43:10. Drawing from the "Heroes of the Faith" in Hebrews 11, this study examines the lives of Abraham, Moses and others who believed God. Through their examples, Beth encourages women to deepen their own trust in God and receive a fresh word from Him. Originally offered as a unique, Internet-only group study, this current version is ideal for anyone who hasn’t experienced it already—or simply wants to share it with others. This powerful resource will lead participants to a more active, living faith—one that begins with...believing God. Includes 1 Member Book, 1 Leader Guide, and 5 DVDs with

Beloved Disciple: The Life and Ministry of John, by Beth Moore – Leader Kit

Through Beth Moore's study of the Extraordinary biblical figure, John, she conveys that he had the God-given gift of seeing a larger picture. Accentuating that his love relationship with Jesus Christ profoundly influenced everything he did and wrote, she helps women know the one the New Testament calls the "beloved disciple." This in-depth 10-session interactive study, filmed in Greece and Turkey, helps women develop ears to hear and eyes to see what Christ desires to reveal to each of His children. The Leader Kit includes six videotapes and a copy each of the Leader Guide (# 0-6330-1853-8), the Member Book (# 0-6330-1851-1), and the Music Listening CD (# 0-6330-2294-2).

Breaking Free, by Beth Moore – Leader Kit

Breaking Free: Making Liberty in Christ a Reality in Life Leader Kit is essential for leading the 11-week, video-based study. This boxed kit contains six videotapes, a Leader Guide (# 0-7673-9113-6), and a Member Book (# 0-7673-9112-8). Five of the videotapes contain the 10 50-minute presentations featuring Beth Moore. These dynamic and insightful lessons are used in group settings. The sixth videotape contains administrative, leadership, and promotional segments.

Conversation Peace, by Mary Kassian - Leader Kit

Have you ever left a conversation feeling like shredded wheat? Stuck your foot in your mouth? Been at a loss for words? Had difficulty getting your point across? Or been talked into doing something you didn’t want to do? Do you find it difficult to connect with others? Do you suspect that your speech patterns are hindering your relationships? Maybe you need some Conversation Peace! Let Mary Kassian teach you the seven powerful speech-transforming elements to master the skill of effective communications. You will also strengthen your vocabulary with Words from the Word. Conversation Peace will help you revolutionize your speech habits and improve your relationships.

Fingerprints of God: Recognizing God's Touch On Your Life, by Jennifer Rothschild - Leader Kit (LifeWay)

Recognize, receive, and remain under God's touch. The God who raised mountains and set the mighty waves in motion wants you to feel His tender touch. While no skin-on-skin or 98.6 degrees, God's touch is always personal. Author, speaker, and recording artist Jennifer Rothschild understands that God guides us on pathways we cannot navigate alone. God's essential touch separates us from all other created beings. His touch warms, affirms, and guides us; it communicates value and self-esteem. Study teaches us to recognize six things we can experience because of God's touch; honor, intimacy, shelter, guidance, redemption, and refinement. Leader kit includes member book, two Dvds with all six sessions of Jennifer's teaching, promotional segments, and Jennifer singing "He Touched Me" and one trade book of the same name.

He Speaks To Me, by Priscilla Shirer - Leader Kit (LifeWay)

Why do we settle for the Word of the Lord revealed to someone else and passed on to us as if God does not speak to us individually? This shouldn't satisfy us. He wants us to hear His voice, understand and obey. The Lord desires to speak to us personally. He wants to meet us where we are despite who we are and reveal His will for our lives. The Leader kit contains the following items for facilitating a seven-session study: Member book includes viewer guides and study material for six weeks of in-depth, interactive daily assignments and seven small-group sessions, and a leader guide for facilitating the small-group sessions. Two DVDs include seven teaching sessions, promotional segments to invite participation in the study, and a music video by recording artist Anthony Evans.

Jesus, The One And Only, by Beth Moore – Leader Kit

Through video segments taped on location in Israel, women can visit many of the places Jesus visited in this 11-week, interactive study by Beth Moore. This kit—an essential element of the group study—includes six videocassettes, a Member Book (#076733275X), and a Leader Guide (#0767332768). Five of the videocassettes feature 10 presentations sharing lessons from the Scriptures. During the group meeting, participants view dynamic 50-minute video messages as well as discuss insights from each week's lesson. The sixth video includes an introductory segment for the first session, plus a leadership segment, and brief promotional segments for in-church and cable TV use. A music CD by worship leader and arranger Travis Cottrell also is included. Featured songs correspond to the weekly sessions and reinforce the Bible truths learned each week—a valuable bonus for both group and individual use. Videotapes are close-captioned for the hearing impaired.

The Life and Ministry Of Paul, by Beth Moore – Leader Kit

This video-driven kit contains five videotapes that feature Beth Moore as she presents lessons from the Scriptures, plus a sixth videotape with administrative, leadership, and promotional segments. In addition, the Leader Kit also contains one copy of the Member Book (# 0-7673-3412-4) and one copy of the Leader Guide (# 0-7673-3411-6).

The Patriarchs: Encountering the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, by Beth Moore - Leader Kit (LifeWay)

Explore with Beth Moore such concepts as blessing, covenant, and promise. See how they affect our lives as New Testament believers. Get to know the individuals and families God used to birth His redemptive plan. See a perfect and holy God endure in His relationship with man at his best - and at his weakest and worst. Full of twists and turns, ruin and redemption, revelation and mystery, this in-depth study of Genesis 12-50 will keep you captivated by the God who stars in it. This eleven-week study includes personal, daily assignments and weekly group session. This leader kit provides six dvds featuring and introductory session and ten teaching sessions, one member book, one leader guide and one inspirational CD.

The Vision of His Glory: Finding Hope Through The Revelation Of Jesus Christ, by Anne Graham Lotz - Leader Kit (LifeWay)

This study is a seven-session, video driven study of the book of Revelation based on the content of Anne Graham Lotz's award-winning book, The Vision of His Glory. Along with a workshop that presents Anne's approach to learning an effective way to read, study and apply Scripture, this study contains six seminars that help participants find hope through the revelation of Jesus Christ and impart that vision of His glory to others. This kit includes: four videotapes which provide two promotional segments, a music video, the worksho, and Anne's seminar presentations, a copy of the book, and a member book.

Walking By Faith: Lessons Learned in the Dark, by Jennifer Rothschild - Leader Kit (LifeWay)

The study contrasts the evidences of walking by faith and walking by sight and encourages participants to take risks instead of playing it safe, give God control rather than seeking to remain in control, persevere through hardship instead of quitting, receive God's gifts versus rejecting God's goodness, be guided by the Truth rather than feelings, seek God instead of seeking deliverance from difficulty. Leader kit contains items for a 6 week study including member book and two dvds that contain the teaching portions of all six sessions.

When Godly People Do Ungodly Things, by Beth Moore – Leader Kit

Based on the best-selling book with the same title, the first section of this seven-week study is a warning to believers, while the second section shows women how to prepare for attacks by the Enemy. The third section is directed to those who have been snared by seduction, and compassionately points the way back to God. With 1 Samuel 12:20–25 as a guide, Christians can arm themselves against temptation and learn how to help other fallen believers.  Group sessions for this short-term study require about an hour each week. Each lesson is divided between a 30-minute video-based teaching segment by Moore, followed by 30 minutes of group discussion.   The Leader Kit contains one Leader Guide, one Member Book, and—for the first time—video-based lessons on two DVDs. Discs include an introduction and six weekly sessions that correspond to the Member Book, plus lots of study enhancing additional footage. Video segments are closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.

 

 

AGE SPECIFIC AIDS

 

Ways to Care for Preschoolers (WMU)

Provides helpful hints for parenting, instilling Christian values, establishing discipline techniques, and introducing the concepts of ministry. Packed with practical advice and fun activities, this book is a valuable resource for parents, teachers and other caregivers.

 

 

 

 

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