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Resources for the Evangelist

Brochures:
    • A Spiritual Blessing from God to You — Order from Herald House
    • The Sacrament of Evangelist Blessing — Order from Herald House
    • Blessings (online text only)

Create Pathways of Peace in the World: A Congregational Blessing Resource
    — Order manual from Herald House
    — Online Text
    Appendix. 1—A. Evangelist's Online Resource Collection, B. Scriptural Guidance
    Appendix. 2—A. Understanding the Purpose, B. Statement of Purpose, C. Statement of Purpose
    Appendix. 3—A. Practicing the Disciplines, B. Designing a Rule of Life, C. Sample Preparation Schedule
    Appendix. 4—A. Sample Sunday Themes, B. Stimulating Congregational Thought, Activities
    Appendix. 5—Sample Priesthood and Leadership Covenant
    Appendix. 6—Invitation to Go Deeper
    Appendix. 7—Sample Congregational Blessing Service

Evangelists' Ministry:  This PowerPoint presentation by Evangelist Edith Gallaher is designed to help Evangelists teach congregations or other gatherings about the role and ministry of the Evangelist.   This is a basic presentation that you may adapt to your local needs.

Order of Evangelist: Vision and Mission Statement
    — Order from Herald House  (suitable for framing)
    — PDF copy

Audio downloadable MP3 file 2008 Peace Colloquy Workshop: "Evangelists: Fostering Sanctuary through Signal Communities" (1:08:45) Evangelist David Brock, President Steve Veazey

Purpose of Evangelist Blessing

Preparing for Your Blessing and Preparation Form (PDF) (doc)

Report Forms: English (PDF)  Tahitian (PDF)

Temple School Course PA222: Evangelists: Sharing a New World of Blessing
    Purchase Course Material from Herald House
    Supplemental Materials:
        Audio, Scripts, and PowerPoint presentations for help in teaching and taking the course.

In addition to our own Community of Christ materials and activities:

Companions in Christ is a broad initiative in congregational spiritual transformation for Christians of all ages and denominations.  It offers small groups an opportunity to engage the classic spiritual practices together in fresh new ways.  Through a combination of daily exercises and experiential group learning, Companions participants build authentic Christian community and deepen their awareness of God in daily life. 

For more information, please go to www.companionsinchrist.org or www.upperroom.org/bookstore or order toll free at 1-800-972-0433.  I have used these materials in English and Spanish and found them an excellent addition to the Covenant Discipleship materials available through our own Spiritual Life Ministries Office.

If you are not familiar with the Alban Institute, I recommend it highly.  The best place to go for congregational leadership resources that I have found.  The focus is primarily on congregations with full-time pastors, but they offer a bookstore, a publication called Congregations, a free weekly e-newsletter, numerous workshops on all aspects of congregational life.  All this information is available at http://www.alban.org.

The Text This Week: Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources at www.textweek.com is a fine site for scripture study, commentary, and reflection on the weekly lectionary scriptures.  You can search for materials by scripture passage or date.  There are links to art and movies and recommendations for children’s sermons.

The Bible Gateway at www.biblegateway.com is a Bible search engine for many editions of the Bible in English and numerous other languages. It is a free service for reading and researching Scripture online--all in the language or translation of your choice! The site provides advanced tools you can use to search the Bible by keywords or verse, as well as other tools to enhance your study of the Bible.

Oresmus Bible Browser at http://bible.oremus.org/ is a way to access the NRSV (New Revised Standard Version of the Bible) on line.  It is not available through Bible Gateway.

Resources from the Center for Action and Contemplation (PO Box 12464, Albuquerque, NM 87195-2464, 505/242-9588) help integrate a contemplative lifestyle and compassionate action.

Leading Ideas at http://www.churchleadership.com/resources/leading_ideas.htm is a free bi-weekly e-newsletter from the Lewis Center for Church Leadership.