The following are some of the resources available at the Lancaster Conference Congregational Resource Center:
- Affluenza. Video. KCTS Television and Oregon Public Broadcasting, 1997.
- A fascinating look at one of the greatest social maladies of our time: over consumption and materialism. Some are now turning to one of the fastest growing trends in our country, voluntary simplicity, which is just one of the many "cures" that are explored in Affluenza.
- Beyond the News: Money. Video. Mennonite Media Ministries, 1997.
- A call to share with brothers and sisters in the church how we make decisions about money matters. Designed to stimulate honest discussions about our faith and our use of money, and to help us think about the choices we make regarding money.
- Common Cents. Video. Focus on the Family, 1990.
- Ron and Judy Blue present an outline with a proven Scripture-based strategy for teaching children to handle money. This is a step-by-step plan for preparing your youngsters for the economic realities of adulthood.
- Curing Affluenza. Video. EcuFilm.
- Tony Campolo addresses how consumerism makes us sick and the cure that is documented in the Bible. Six sessions: Abundant Life: what is it?; Money: How poor does Jesus want us to be?; Time: How much do I have to give away?; Stuff: How much can I have?; Support: What will help?; and Next: What do I do come Monday morning? Includes study guide.
- Firstfruits Living: Giving God Our Best. Video. Mennonite Board of Congregational Ministries, 1997.
- Lynn Miller provides this video as a supplement to his book. Firstfruits Living. . .Giving God Our Best. Includes four sessions: The Extravagant God; A Matter of Life and Death; Called to Be an Offering; and Giving Your Life Away.
- Halteman, James. The Clashing Worlds of Economics and Faith. Scottdale: Herald Press, 1995.
- Identifies areas of conflict between Western capitalism and the values of Christ's kingdom. He explores how believers can interact with a secular capitalistic system that has different interests and goals. Drawing from biblical perspectives, James Halteman presents a community model of economic decision making that helps Christians witness to the emerging kingdom of God in their lifestyle and work.
- Hershberger, Michele. A Christian View of Hospitality. Scottdale: Herald Press, 1999.
- In a world of polite conversation, linen tablecloths and busy schedules, how can one be hospitable? In a world filled with drive-by shootings and neighborhood muggings, how does one love the stranger? This book calls readers to see the stranger as one who brings the gift of hospitality.
- Hershberger, Michele. What Gives? Using God's Money. Newton: Faith & Life Press, 1998.
- Part of the Fast Lane Bible Studies for Junior High, this is a six-session study that explores money as a gift to be used to honor God and others.
- Managing God's Good Gifts. Video. Mennonite Foundation, 1999.
- Discussion starters to accompany a nine lesson printed study series on stewardship themes: Good News; Contentment; Generosity; Money; Accumulation; Estate Planning; Skills, Abilities and Time; and Creation.
- Mollel, Tololwa M. My Rows and Piles of Coins. New York: Clarion, 1999.
- The market is full of wonderful things - roasted peanuts, rice cakes, toy trucks, kites - but Saruni doesn't buy any of them. He is saving for something special. How happy and proud he will be when he can help his mother carry heavy goods to market on his very own bicycle! A children's tale of generosity and determination that earn unexpected rewards.
- Roehlkepartain, Eugene C. et al. Growing Up Generous: Engaging Youth in Giving and Serving. Alban Institute, 2000.
- A resource which underscores thoughtful analysis and effortless prose to remind us that faith communities have always had practices that counter the culture, and that now is the time to claim generosity as an antidote to wanton consumerism. This book examines youthful generosity from many theological perspectives within Christian and Jewish communities.
- Rudy, John H. Money Wise Meditations. Scottdale: Herald Press, 1989.
- John Rudy is spreading the good news about money - that it does not have to seduce and dominate; it can be very useful for sharing, exercising Christian compassion, correcting inequities, promoting economic justice, building the church, and extending the kingdom of God.
- Stewardship for Life - All of It! Mennonite Mutual Aid.
- An easy to read resource that covers various lifestyle issues such as nutrition, stress, spirituality, finances and exercise.
- Trek. Mennonite Central Committee.
- A study which promotes thinking about how much is enough.
- Vincent, Mark. A Christian View of Money: Celebrating God's Generosity. Scottdale: Herald Press, 1997.
- Anabaptists have long understood that how one lives, rather than what he or she says, is the most accurate description of what one believes. This is particularly true in the case of a Christian's use of money, and the theological foundation for a Christian's view of money is so clearly stated in this book.
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