Members of Central Plains churches may borrow the following resources free of charge. 
      To check out these materials contact Marcia Miller (319-656-2076 or ldc@kctc.net) or go to Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church. 
    To ask questions about materials or for suggestions, contact Shana Boshart (shana@netins.net).
    Return materials to CPMC Youth Library, Lower Deer Creek Church, 1408 540th St. SW, Kalona, IA  52247.

*Resources with an asterisk are recommended for purchase by Central Plains Mennonite Conference congregations.
P = Resources for conscientious objection. N = New this year.

Click here to print this list as a handy 4-page document.

Books
1-Minute Bible for Students John R. Kohlenberger III and Doug Fields
Angels, Demons, Miracles and Prayer by Group
Adventures with the Anabaptists by Jeanne Grieser & Carol Duerksen
    (you will also need Through Fire and Water by Loewen & Nolt. See Section A.)
†Being God's People: Embracing Christian Faith from a Mennonite Perspective by Ervin Stutzman
    (use with Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective; See section A.)
Big Questions by Richard A. Kauffman; student and teacher guides
P But Why Don't We Go to War? by Susan Mark Landis
Changing the World by Deena Borchers (Group)
Controversial Topics for Youth Groups by Edward McNulty
Creative Meetings, Bible Lessons & Worship Ideas (Ideas Library) by Youth Specialties
P*Decide for Peace: A Guide for Personal Bible Study and Reflection on Conscientious Objection by Eddy Hall
Discussion & Lesson Starters 1 (Ideas Library) by Youth Specialties
Discussion & Lesson Starters 2 (Ideas Library) by Youth Specialties
Do It! Active Learning in Youth Ministry by Thom and Joani Schultz
The Electronic Lifeline: A Media Exploration for Youth by L. Peterson
N Every Young Man's Battle Workbook: Practical Help in the Fight for Sexual Purity by Stephen Arterbrun and Fred Stoeker
N Every Young Woman's Battle Workbook: How to Pursue Purity in a Sex-Saturated World by Steve Arterbrun & Shannon Ethridge
†Faith for the Journey by Ann Weber Becker (use with Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective; See section A.)
Faith Metaphors: 50 Interactive Object Lessons for Youth Ministry by Group
Find Your Fit by Kevin Johnson and Jane Kise
N For Young Women Only: What You Need to Know about How Guys Think by Shaunti Feldhahn & Lisa Rice
Girls: 10 Gutsy, God-Centered Sessionson Issues that Matter to Girls by Kirgiss, Musick, et. al.
†*God's Story, Our Story: Exploring Christian Faith and Life by Michele Hershberger
Guys:10 Fearless, Faith-Focused Sessions on Issues that Matter to Guys by Kirgiss, et. al.
Helping Teens Unmask Sexual Con Games by Ronald W. Herron, Boys Town Press
High Energy Meetings for Young Teenagers by Group
P*Joining the Army That Sheds No Blood by Susan Clemmer Steiner
Junior High/Middle School Talksheets by David Lynn
N Let's Talk: Communication Skills and Conflict Transformation by Barry C. Bartel
Live the Life: Student Evangelism Training Guidebook by YouthSpecialties
†*Making Disciples: Preparing People for Baptism, Christian Living and Church Membership by April Yamasaki
    (you will also need God's Story, Our Story by Michele Hershberger.)
Mission Trip Prep Leaders Guide by Kevin Johnson
Money Talks by Todd Temple
More High School Talksheets by David Lynn
Passport: A Mission Education Event for Youth by Carol Duerksen
Pathways to Praying With Teens by Mary Ann Hakowski
P Peace: Just Live It! by Christine Neufeld; high school
Prayer Group's Active Bible Curriculum
Sacred Search: Encountering God During Lent by Angela Reed
Sacred Search: Encountering God During Advent by Carol Duerksen
Sex Has A Price Tag by Pam Stenzel
The Student Leadership Training Manual for Youth Workers by McLuen & Wysong
Student-Led Devotions for Youth Ministry by Group Books
Student-Led Devotions for Youth Ministry Vol. 2 by Group Books
Teaching the Truth about Sex by David Lynn and Mike Yaconelli
Tent of Meeting: A 25-Day Adventure with God by Julie Ellison White
Training Youth for Dynamic Leadership by Group
Videos That Teach by Doug Fields and Eddie James (for use with videos you rent)
Way to Live: Christian Practices for Teens ed. by Dorothy C. Bass & Don C. Richter
The Word on Finding and Using Your Spiritual Gifts by Jim Burns and Doug Fields
Your Relationships by Group
Youth and Money by Jolene Roehlkepartain
The Youth Worker's Big Book of Case Studies by Steve Case
The Youth Worker's Encyclopedia of Bible Teaching Ideas: New Testament by Group Books
The Youth Worker's Encyclopedia of Bible Teaching Ideas: Old Testament by Group Books     
    †these items are designed for use in a membership instruction class

Video & DVD
Beyond the News: Homelessness by Mennonite Media
Beyond the News: Money by Mennonite Media
Beyond the News: Racism by Mennonite Media
P*Change of Command by Mennonite Central Committee. (five segments; leader's guide covers the whole video in three sessions.) Also available in Nebraska by calling Sharon Kennel at 402-627-4375 and in South Dakota by calling Edie Tschetter at 605-925-4859.
Don't Sit on Your Stuff: A video with Ted & Lee by Mennonite Media
Edge TV (five segments of varying lengths to use as discussion starters; leader's guide with each tape)
One tape may cover several topics. Main topics:
#1 Body Image
#2 Sexual Choices
#3 Addictive Behaviors
#6 Racism
#8 Stressing Out
#9 Grief and Loss
#10 Suicide
#11 Great Comebacks
#12 Violence
#13 Disabilities
#14 Making Babies
#15 Fear
#31 Reconciliation
#32 Community
#33 Materialism
Edge TV Drama Top Ten
#34 Sexuality: Making Sense of Sex
#35 God: Catching the "Good Infection"
#36 Purpose: Finding Meaning in Life
C-series I: Needs: Listening to This Generation
C-series II: Servant Leadership: A Love of a Different Kind
Good Sex: A whole-person approach to teenage sexuality and God by Youth Specialties
Life on the Edge (full-length videos of approximately 1 hour; one leader's guide for the whole set) by James Dobson
#1 Finding God's Will for Your Life
#2 The Myth of Safe Sex
#3 Love Must Be Tough
#4 The Keys to a Lifelong Love
#5 Emotions: Can You Trust Them?
#6 When God Doesn't Make Sense
Masquerade by Focus on the Family (dealing with drug, and alcohol use)
Next Time I Fall in Love by Chap Clark Four-part curriculum; leader's guide.
P Peace DVD by Mennonite Media Six sessions with Study Guide.
Setting Youth Free to Make Right Choices (Right from Wrong) by Josh McDowell
Five sessions for junior high and high school students with leader's guide.
Stuck in a Rut visual curriculum (5 segments on DVD) by Highway Video
The Teenage Question and Answer Series by Josh McDowell Includes leader's guide.
N P Thermostat: How can we turn toward peace in a time of fear? by MCC
Total TV "Fast Forward" videos by Priority One Publishing
(full-length videos; one leader's guide per five videos)
#1 Why Do Bad Things Happen?
#3 The Rejection Connection
#4 Guatemala is Not a Dip (on missions)
#5 Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire (on cheating)
#11 Stressed for Success
#12 Get A Life! (making decisions that reflect God's will)
#14 What's Mine is Mine! (money and power)
#15 Do Dogs Go to Heaven? (Who is God? Is the Bible true? etc.)
What? Me? Missions? Youth Mission Education by MBM, MCC, et. al.
Whole People, Whole Earth, Vol. 2 (Shalom Lifestyles) by Jerry Holsopple
Seven sessions on peace, service, and the environment; leader's guide.

Books
Administration, Publicity and Fundraising (Ideas Library) by Youth Specialties
Another Way of Putting It by Jim Butterworth and Tim Jones
Basic Trek: Enter into a World of Enough: The Original 28-Day Journey by David Schrock Shenk
The Book of Uncommon Prayer by Steven L. Case
A Bunch of Fun Dramas by Wanda Pearce
Camps, Retreats, Missions & Service (Ideas Library) by Youth Specialties
N Choices: Non-violence Question Cards from Mennonite Church
Creative Worship Ideas: 70 Meaningful Ways to Involve Teenagers in Worship ed. Lois Keffer
Crowd Breakers & Mixers (Ideas Library) by Youth Specialties
Drama For Worship-Holiday Scenes by Keith Ferguson
Drama Skits & Sketches (Ideas Library) by Youth Specialties
Drama, Skits & Sketches 2 (Ideas Library) by Youth Specialties
Fun with Drama by Naomi Mitchum
Games (Ideas Library) by Youth Specialties
Games 2 (Ideas Library) by Youth Specialties
Go Deeper Retreats: 12 Life Changing Weekends for Youth Ministry by Group
Great Fundraising Ideas for Youth Groups by David Lynn
Great Retreats for Youth Groups by Chris Cannon
Group Builder Games and Activities for Youth Ministry by Group
Guided Meditations for Teens by Sydney Ann Merritt
High-Impact Worship Dramas by Group
Holiday Ideas (Ideas Library) by Youth Specialties
Homemade Youth Retreats by Robert Doolittle
N How to Use Your Head to Guard Your Heart: a guide to making responsible music choices by Walt Mueller
How'd I Get to Be in Charge of the Program? by Martha Bolton
Jumpstarters: 100 Games to Spark Discussions by Group
Leading Your Students in Worship by Jim Marian
A Message in a Minute by William Wolfe
Resources for Youth Retreats: Vine and Branches #1 by Mary Ann Hakowski
Sermon on the Stage by Martha Bolton
Short Skits About Bible People by Marti Plemons
Skits That Teach Teens by Colleen Ison
Soul Shaper: exploring spirituality and contemplative practices in youth ministry by Tony Jones
Special Events (Ideas Library) by Youth Specialties
Spontaneous Melodramas: 24 Impromptu Skits That Bring Bible Stories to Life by Doug Fields, Laurie Polich and Duffy Robbins
Sunday Morning Live: A Collection of 6 Drama Sketches, Vols. 2, 3 and 6 edited by Steve Pederson
Time with Jesus: Twenty Guided Meditations for Youth by Thomas F. Catucci
Waiters: A Youth Musical About Waiting on the Lord by Kathie Hill and Travis Cottrell
Welcome to the Mustard Seed Café by Dean Kephart
The Word in Worship by Paul M. Miller
Youth Leadership (An Asset Builder's Guide to) from Search Institute

Video
The Creation Chronicles by Ted & Lee 90 minutes; 14 sketches with discussion starters
The Radicals on VHS. A 100-minute drama telling the story of early Anabaptist Michael Sattler, by Sisters and Brothers Productions
The Radicals on DVD. Includes chapter introductions by historian John Sharp; an interview with Myron Augsburger, author of Pilgrim Aflame; a 30-minute documentary on the Anabaptists; and other special features.

Books
*41 Ways to Build a Better Youth Group by Michael Bogard
*Building Together: Developing Your Blueprint for Congregational Youth Ministry by Carol Duerksen
N P*Choosing Against War by John D. Roth
The Comprehensive Guide to Youth Ministry Counseling by Group
*Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective
Contagious Faith by Dave Rahn & Terry Linhart
Creative Teaching Methods by Marlene D. LeFever
Developing Student Leaders by Ray Johnston
*Family Based Youth Ministry by Mark DeVries
Getting Together: A Guide to Good Groups by Em Griffin
The God-Bearing Life by Ron Foster and Kenda Creasy Dean
*God's Story, Our Story: Exploring Christian Faith and Life by Michele Hershberger
Help! I'm a Volunteer Youth Worker! by Doug Fields
How to Speak to Youth and Keep Them Awake at the Same Time by Ken Davis
Intensive Caring: Practical Ways to Mentor Youth by Group
Kids Taking Charge by Thom and Joani Schultz
Learn to Discern by Robert G. DeMoss, Jr. (Youth and advertising in secular culture)
Making Friends with the Bible by Elouise Renich Fraser
On Fire for Christ stories from the Martyr's Mirror by Dave & Neta Jackson
*One on One: Making the Most of Your Mentoring Relationship by Steve Ropp
P The Path of Most Resistance by Melissa Miller and Phil Shenk
Postmodern Youth Ministry by Tony Jones
*Purpose Driven Youth Ministry by Doug Fields
Side by Side: Mentoring Guide for Congregational Youth Ministry by Lavon J. Welty
Small Group Ministry with Youth by David R. Veerman
Tag Team Youth Ministry by Ron Habermas and D. Olshine
Tag, You're It: 50 Easy Ways to Connect with Young People by Kathleen Kimball-Baker
Teaching the Bible Creatively by Bill McNabb
Teen Trends: A Nation in Motion by Reginald Bibby and Don Posterski
A Third Way by Paul M. Lederach
Through Fire and Water by Harry Loewen & Steven Nolt
Toward Understanding the Bible by Perry B. Yoder
Understanding Mentoring Relationships by Saito & Blyth/Search Institute
P*Why I am a Conscientious Objector by John M. Drescher
Why Nobody Learns Much of Anything in Church Anymore and How to Fix It by Thom and Joani Schulz
*Your First Two Years in Youth Ministry: A Practical Guide to Starting Right by Doug Fields
Youth and Faith by Abe Bergen
Youth Ministry in Small Churches: Creative How-tos, Plus 28 Involving Activities by Rick Chromey
The Youth Worker's Handbook to Family Ministry by Chap Clark

Portable Audio
Purpose Driven Youth Ministry Workshop by Doug Fields tape set
Cloud of Witnesses, an audio journal (as in ‘magazine') on youth, church and culture from Princeton Theological Seminary's Institute for Youth Ministry. compact discs
Vol. 4 Vocation
Vol. 5 Play
Vol. 6 Story
Vol. 7 Mission
Vol. 8 Belonging to God

Video
The Heart of Youth Ministry: A Morning with Mike Yaconelli by Youth Specialties

Books
N Age of Opportunity by Paul David Tripp
N The Five Love Languages of Teenagers by Gary Chapman
N *How to Really Love Your Teen by Ross Campbell
N Like Dew Your Youth by Eugene Peterson
*Understanding Today's Youth Culture by Walt Mueller

Video & DVD
Beyond the News: Parenting Adolescents by Mennonite Media
More Than Noise: Helping Kids Navigate the Confusing Maze of Today's Popular Music by Walt Mueller. Six segments with discussion questions included.
Understanding Your Teenager by Group Six sessions for parents with leader's guide.

*Group
Articles on youth ministry, activity ideas, Bible studies, reviews of youth ministry books and curriculum. To subscribe, call 1-800-447-1070.
*With
Award-winning magazine "for radical Christian youth" from our own Mennonite press. Call 1-800-743-2484 to subscribe.
Youthworker Journal
Professional journal for youth ministers includes helpful articles, updates on teen culture, music and video reviews. Also at www.Youthworker.com.

Middle School/Junior High
Fast Lane Bible Studies
Awesome God
Challenging Racism
Celebrating Advent
Get Real: God and Media
God's Gift of Sex
Living the Beatitudes
P Living Without Violence
Online With the Holy Spirit
P Peace Heroes
Praying the Lord's Prayer
Say What? The Power of the Tongue
Some Body! (taking care of our bodies)
Unmasking the End Times
What Gives? Using Gods Money
Winning: Competition and Faith

High School
Generation Why Bible Studies
Apocalypse When? Daniel and Revelation
Bad News, Good News: The Prophets Speak the Truth to Power
The Bold and the Dutiful. The Book of James
Close Encounters: New Testament Personalities
Clueless and Called: Discipleship and the Gospel of Mark
Dating: The Art of Respect
Deal With It: The Bible on Death and
Do Miracles Happen? Signs and Wonders in the Gospel of John
Do the Right Thing: Ethics Shaped By Faith
P Does God Fight? Violence in the Bible
Faith That Works: Serving Gods Vision
Fight Right! A Christian Approach to Conflict
Go For Broke: Using the Gifts God Gave You
The Gospel Revolution: Luke
Hangin' Loose, Holdin' Tight: Paul's Epist!es
Holy Hogwash: What the Bible Never Said
How Do You Know? Wisdom in the Bible
How to Be a True Friend
How to Read the Bible: Building Skills for Bible Study
Keeping the Garden: A Faith Response to God's Creation
Living Beyond Our Means: The Extravagance of Biblical Stewardship
Maxed Out! How Old Testament Personalities Handled the Stress
Moneytalk: Living Generously
Morphed: New Life in Romans
Pain and Praise: The Book of Psalms
The Place Just Right: Biblical Teachings on Simplicity
The Radical Reign: Parables of Jesus
Relatively Loving: Family Dynamics in the Bible
Rocky Road: The Beatitudes and the Sermon on the Mount
The Serpent's Apple: Temptation in the Bible
Singing in the Reign: Joy and Celebration in the Bible
A Speck in the Universe: The Bible on Se!f-Esteem and Peer Pressure
Take Two Tablets: The Ten Commandments
Where is Heaven: Gospel of Matthew
Who is God?
Who is Jesus?
Who's In? Who's Out? A Look at Jonah and Ruth
Being There: The Bible Through Simulation
(also from Generation Why)
Book 1: Beginnings What Happened in the Garden?/The Wise Men/The House Church

The Link Youth Bible Studies
And It Was Heard: Standing Firm/Hearing the Call
Better to Give; A Study on Stewardship/Hope for the Future
Confusion Becomes Confidence:
Acts of the Apostles/Acts of the Anabaptists
Gospel of Action: Journeys with Jesus/Jesus' Parables
I Confess! Response to Wrong/Confession of Faith
Lessons for Living: Parables/Sermon on the Mount
Living Faith: A Practical Religion/God is With Us
P Peacemakers: Living in a Troubled World/Peacemaker Profiles
Picture This: New Testament Personalities/Anabaptist Portraits
This God Delivers! Isaiah, Jonah, Ruth
Wisdom for Living: Racism/Wise or Foolish Living

Young Adult
Good Ground Bible Studies
An Odd Body: Church, Witness and Culture in 1 and 2 Corinthinans
Come Again? Exploring the Hard Sayings of Jesus
Curse God and Die? Struggling with Faith in the Book of Job
For Better, For Worse: God's Relentless Love in Amos and Hosea
For the Love of Earth: Studies in Genesis 1-3
Hanging on to Hope: Studies in Revelation
In the Flesh: The Identity of Jesus in John's Gospel
Voice From the Fringe: Studies in Isaiah
other Mennonite young adult studies:
Journey with Justice by Paula Diller Lehman
Living Unplugged: Young Adults, Faith, and the Uncommon Life by Pam Peters-Pries