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CALL TO SHARE, THE (12 min) MS-01-704

A video to help promote and interpret the One Great Hour of Sharing.

 

 

CALLED TO THE MARKETPLACE (4 25-min sess.) EV-92-459-60

In this series, Christians in the secular workplace provide insight regarding building relationships, making ethical choices, dealing with authority and finding support from other Christians. Leader's guide

Session 1:  Being A Witness                   Session 3:  Building the Kingdom                     

  Session 2:  Making the Right Choices        Session 4:  Following and Leading


 

CAMPOLO: "I HAVE DECIDED TO LIVE LIKE A BELIEVER"   GA-86-2007-11

Series designed to help the believer stop, look, listen to God's Word. (30 mins each)

1.  Living With Yourself              2.  Living With Your Spouse

3.  Living With Your Family         4.  Living In Your Community

5.  Living The Word

 

CAMPAIGN FOR CHILDREN: TO LOVE IN DEED (27 mins) CR-98-2231

Produced especially for use by United Methodist Women with the Campaign for Children. 

 

CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF A GOOD MARRIAGE, THE

(6 tapes, 28 mins ea YA, A) ALFM-88-251-56

Dr. O. Dean Martin's dynamic video series...for those who have a good marriage and want to keep it, and those who do not but wish they did.

Tape 1   Why Good Marriages Often Fail

Tape 2          Identifying & Raising The Little You

Tape 3  Scratching Where It Itches

Tape 4 Sex:  Resetting The Thermostat

Tape 5  Clearing Static On The Line

Tape 6 Keys To Keeping A Good Thing Going

 

CARING SHEPHERDS (18 mins) CS-95-319

Produced by the Risk Management Department of the GCFA, this video deals with the problems of child sexual abuse and sexual misconduct.

 

CARPE DIEM (Seize the Day) (2 tapes, 2 48-min sessions ea) ALFM-95-110

In this four-part video study course, Dr. Tony Campolo shows how to reach out with open arms and rediscover a zest for life. Lesson titles are:

Tape 1: The Last Great Idea           Tape 3: Seize the Kingdom--It's a Party!

Tape 2: Seize the Moment--with Passion             Tape 4: Compassion for All Creation

 

CELEBRATION OF DISCIPLINE:  The Path To Spiritual Growth

(4-50 min tapes SH A) EV-86-G-417-20

A 4-part film series that moves us beyond the superficialities of modern culture and into a more intimate walk with God.

Tape 1: Spiritual Discipline Tape 3: The Outward Disciplines

Tape 2: The Inward Disciplines Tape 4: The Corporate Disciplines

 

CELEBRATION OF LIFE (30 min) ASR-92-1826

A chance to enter life in the Middle East with Christians of the area, people who act faithfully each day despite conflicts and constant power struggles around them.  This video shows the role of churches based in ancient traditions today and their deep worship life.

 

CHALLENGE OF THE DISCIPLINED LIFE, THE

(4 tapes, 2 segments ea A) ALFM-88-257-60   Leader's guide.

Join acclaimed author and speaker Richard Foster for an insightful look at the challenges posed by money, sex, and power in our everyday lives.

Tape 1  Money, Sex and Power in Christian Perspective        

Tape 2  The Freedom of Simplicity

Tape 3  The Call to Fidelity   The Dark Side of Money   The Dangers of Power

Tape 4  The Servant Heart    Sexuality and Spirituality   A New Call to Obedience

 

 


 

CHANGING LIVES IN THE NAME OF CHRIST (14:30 MIN) MS-01-708 Resource Guide

Tells the story of World service Fund.  An effective way to introduce church leadership to what connectional support of ministry and missions makes possible.

 

CHANGING THE RULES (25 min) INC-98-1523

The purpose of this Changing the Rules video is to help views solve gender-related communication problems by identifying the “invisible rules” men and women play by, and, providing more effective strategies for more successful communication between genders in the workplace.

 

CHILDREN AND..., THE (4 tapes/30 mins ea P L/T) ALFM-87-228-31

A series of videos which allows parents and/or teachers to sit down in their own living room or classroom and receive expert advice on children from some of the world's leading authorities. .

Tape 1:  Children and Television Tape 3:  Children and Discipline

Tape 2:  Children and Self-Esteem Tape 4:  Children and Faith

 

CHILDREN AT RISK - The Battle for the Hearts and Minds of our Kids

(2 60-min tapes) ALFM-93-108  Dr. James Dobson and Gary Bauer discuss the reclaiming of Christian values as a means of saving our children from the cultural war now raging across America.  Study Guide. Areas of discussion include: 

      The Unraveling of a Culture We're Not Going to Loose  Children: The Keys to Victory

An Issue of Life or Death Ultimate Battle-Adolescent Sexuality

 

CHILDREN OF AFRICA   MS-00-741

The General Board of Global Ministries presents the story of the Children of Africa since the 1997 Bishop’s Appeal.  See how this appeal has connected us to these children.

 

CHILDREN OF THE PROMISE   (20 min)   MS-92-718

Shows how United Methodists reach out through ADVANCE giving to help children in the United States and around the world have a brighter future.

 

CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER, THE (20 mins L/T) CE-85-G-3

Provides the viewer with an understanding of what it means to be a children's Sunday School teacher.

 

CHOICE, THE (19 mins JH SH) YM-85-G-1311   A film on Confirmation.

Teenage Kim is asked by her widowed father to finish her Confirmation preparation before deciding for certain that she doesn’t want to be confirmed.  Themes of service, responsibility, Christian identity, commitment, parent-teen conflict, and peer-to-peer witness.

 

CHRISTMAS MESSENGER, THE (EC 25 mins)  CR-90-2160

A stranger passing through an old English town one Christmas Eve shares the stories behind the carols being sung by the villagers.

 

CHRISTIAN ADULTHOOD: SELECTIONS FROM AGES & STAGES

( 3-20 min sess ea tape) ALFM-87-239-41  A study designed to help persons understand the nature and causes of changes of adulthood.            Tape 1:  Dreams Tape 2:  Generations     Tape 3:  Commitment

 

CHRISTIAN BELIEVER  ( four tapes)  (360 minutes) BS-99-1931 A-D

Christian Believer videos relates closely to Christian Believer weekly study topics.  Thirty ten-minute segments, to be used at the beginning of weekly group sessions.

 

 

 


 

CHRISTIAN STEWARD'S RESPONSE, A (3 tapes JH SH A) SS-85-901-3

A three-part series for use in small groups, Bible classes, or worship services.

Why do I respond? (12 mins)        When do I Respond? (30 mins)          How do I Respond? (18 mins)

 

CHRISTIANITY IN OVERALLS - The Book of James for Teens

(2 tapes JH SH) YM-90-1350-51     In this four-part video series Dawson McAllister shows students how they can live out the practical principles of the book of James.

Session 1 - Trials (43 mins)                Session 3 - God, the Big Giver (37 min)

Session 2 - Temptation (37 mins)               Session 4 - Doers of the Word (39 mins)

 

CHURCH LEADERS UNDER FIRE  BOM-91-1106-1110

A video series produced to help church staff deal with the problems associated with serving others. Topics are as follows:     Tape 1:          Preventing Burnout       Tape 4:  Maintaining Moral Purity

              Tape 2:          Family Priorities      Tape 5:  For Ministers Only             Tape 3:Sources of Conflict

 

CHURCHES IN COVENANT COMMUNION (A 20 mins) CU-93-1700

Video prepared to aid in the study document Churches in Covenant Communion: The Church of Christ Uniting.

 

CIRCLE OF FEAR    (SH A 25 mins) CS-93-343

A dramatic look at swarming - the phenomenon whereby teenage gangs intimidate, attack, and beat upon innocent individuals for excitement and kicks.

 

CLAIMING THE STORY: A Journey In Christian History for United Methodists

(40 mins G) AH-88-1604     Inspire young and old alike with the drama of Christianity -- the personalities, movements, and events that shaped each age.  Demonstrate your church's link with all major Christian movements through the centuries.

 

CLAYRIDE:  A GALLOP THROUGH METHODIST HISTORY  (8 mins/Animated G) AH-85-1601     This fast-paced film, taken from the longer resource, From the Word Go, utilizes the creative technique of clay animation against an original musical score to present a synopsis of two hundred years of United Methodist history in America.

 

CLERGY/CLERGY-PARISH RELATIONS COMMITTEE MANUAL    BM-97-1117

The Ministry Planning & Review System is a resource for those who supervise others engaged in ministry. It provides assistance in supporting and evaluating the ministry of others. This particular manual deals with clergy/clergy-parish relations committee.

 

CLOUD OF WITNESSES (4 tapes 40 mins each) ASR-89-1816-1819

From Augustine, who struggled with a religion of the heart and mind, to martin Luther, whose understanding of grace turned his world upside down, these, “witnesses” of the saving power of Jesus Christ have shaped and defined the church and our faith.

        Tape 1: Augustine- Religion of the Heart /Leo and Gregory - Shapers of the Church

Tape 2:  Monasticism-Patterns of Piety/The Crusades - Piety Misguided

Tape 3:  Thomas Aquinas - Faith and Reason/Early Reformers -Winds of Change

Tape 4:  Martin Luther - Justified by Grace/ John Calvin - Speed of Reformation

 

CLOWN MINISTRY VIDEO - Floyd Shaffer (93 mins SH A) CM-89-1151

A comprehensive resource to teach the basics of clown ministry and train clowns in communicating the Gospel to their church and community.

The Basics/Creating Your Clown              Clowning in Your Community

Powerful Clown Ministry Tips                          Practical Ideas for Church Clowning

 


 

CONFLICT : The Rules of Engagement  (41 min)  INC-97-1524

Dr. Heim takes viewers through proven strategies which neutralize some conflicts straight out, or simplify complex conflicts into manageable ones.  The end result is a more productive and respectful organization.

 

CONVOCATION ON PREACHING AND WORSHIP AS EVANGELISM EV-01-401

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I CORINTHIANS  (3 tapes, 3 20-min lessons ea) BS-95-1913

A Bible study led by Dr. James W. Moore. Discusses the necessity of faith and Christian unity in congregational life. Leader's guide.

 

II CORINTHIANS (2 tapes, 3 20-min lessons ea) BS-95-1914

A video Bible study led by Rev. Lindsey Davis. Examines reconciliation, self-correction, submission, and working together. Leader's guide.

 

COTTON PATCH GOSPEL (110 mins) G-88-2018

Give your congregation a wonderful new way to celebrate their lives as a community of believers in Christ.  It's a captivating musical that retells the Gospels of Matthew and John for people of today.

 

CREATION, SIN AND SALVATION (2 tapes, 4 20-min lessons ea) BS-95-1995-96

Bible study led by Dr. Maxie Dunnam. This study concentrates on the first 11 chapters of the book of Genesis. Leader’s guide.

Tape 1:        Genesis 1:1-2                      Tape 2:     Genesis 4:1-16

Genesis 1:26-28; 2:7                             Genesis 5:18-24

Genesis 3:10-7                 Genesis 6:5-14; 9:8-13

Genesis 3:8-24                 Genesis 11:1-9

 

CREATION, THE (6 mins/Animated G) BS-85-1919

Animated dramatization of James Waldon Johnson's poem "The Creation."

 

CREATIVE TEACHING SERIES (L/T 60 mins ea tape) CE-90-44, 45, 47, 48    Leader’s guides

Tape 1:        Teachers of Preschoolers

Session 1:  Good Teaching Habits and Skills

Session 2:  How Preschoolers Learn

Session 3:  Storytelling in the Classroom

Session 4:  Discipline in the Classroom

Tape 2:        Teachers of Elementary Children

Session 1:     Good Teaching Habits and Skills

Session 2:     The Children We Teach

Session 3:        Planning for Teaching

Session 4:        Telling the Story

Tape 3:        Teachers of Adults

Session 1:     Why We Teach Adults

Session 2:        Teaching Adults Using Lecture

Session 3:        Teaching Adults Using Discussion

Session 4:        Teaching Adults through Variation on Lecture/Discussion

 

Tape 4:        Teachers of UMYF

Session 1:     A United Methodist Youth Fellowship

Session 2:        UMYF Ministry Areas

Session 3:        Weekly Meetings

Session 4:        Vision Statement


 

CRUSH (15 mins JH SH A) CS-322

A visit with Ron and Mable, a middle-aged couple living as squatters in a homemade shack beneath an interstate highway bridge.  This engaging pair represents thousands of homeless people across America, yet managing to hold onto pride and self-dignity.

 

CRY OF PAIN, A (15 mins A L/T) HW-85-G-504  (not suitable for children)

An overview of child abuse and neglect in America. Abusive parents are people who need help.  The film shows how parents and children can be helped through community services such as crisis nurseries, temporary shelters and foster homes for children, and hot line communications systems, Parents Anonymous and therapy groups for parents.

 

CURING AFFLUENZA (23-24 mins) ASR-98-1854-59

Being an on-the-go consumer is as American as apple pie.  It keeps the economy strong.  But what does it do to us and those we love?  Some people are saying it has made us sick with a disease cleverly called Affluenza.  In this 6 tape series Tony Campolo tells us about a cure that's actually documented in the Bible.

Tape 1 Abundant Life: What is it?

Tape 2        Money: How Poor Does Jesus Want Us to Be?

Tape 3 Time: How Much Do I Have to Give Away?

Tape 4 Stuff: How Much Can I Have?

Tape 5        Support: What Will Help?

Tape 6 Next: What Do I Do Come Monday Morning?