Family Resources

General Family Ministry Resources

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Empowered Parenting Resources

Books:
  • The 10 Building Blocks of a Happy Family—Jim Burns
  • Parenting is Heart Work—Scott Turansky *
  • The 5 Love Languages of Children—Gary Chapman *
  • Running the Rapids—Kevin Leman *

Family Devotion Resources

Books:
  • Did You Know Devotions for Kids—Tyndale Kids *
  • The One Year Book of Josh McDowell’s Family Devotions—Josh McDowell *
Discussion/Prayer Tools:
  • The Ungame: Families Version—Talicor Incorporated *
  • The Ungame: Teens Version—Talicor Incorporated *
  • The Ungame: Kids Version—Talicor Incorporated *
  • Prayer Card Rings: Keys to the Kingdom

Families with Younger Children Resources

Audio/Video:
  • Boz: Bananas, Bubbles & Busybodies—Provident/Integrity Distribution
  • Boz: Thank You for B-O-Zs and 1-2-3s—Provident/Integrity Distribution
  • Boz: Thank You, God for Friends & Helpers—Provident/Integrity Distribution
  • Boz: Thank You, God for Adventures in Imagination—Provident/Integrity Distribution
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Families with Older Children Resources

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Vineyard Kids Resources

Audio/Video:
  • PraiseBaby CDs/DVDs—Big House Kids
Books:
  • Baby Blessings Bible—Standard Publishing
  • Jesus & the 12 Dudes Who Did—Mindy McDonald
  • My Bible Storybook—Mindy McDonald
  • Tale of the Poisonous Yuck Bugs—Aaron Reynolds
  • Goodnight, Dewberry Bear—Dori Chaconas
  • Who Made God?—Larry Libby
  • HumbleBee—Matt Whitlock
  • The GigAntic Little Hero—Matt Whitlock
  • Hear No Weevil—Matt Whitlock
  • Fleas and Thank You—Matt Whitlock
  • Bionic Butterfly—Matt Whitlock

Youth Ministry Resources

Books:
  • Boundaries with Teens—Dr. John Townsend *

Marriage Ministry Resources

Books:
  • Keys to a Loving Relationship—Jimmy Evans
  • I Promise—Gary Smalley
  • His Needs, Her Needs—Willard Harley *
  • Love Languages—Gary Smalley *
  • Love and Respect—Emerson Eggerichs *
  • Marriage on the Rock—Jimmy Evans
  • Every Man’s Battle—Stephen Arterburn/Fred Stoeker *
  • Couple’s Devotional Bible *
  • Pursuit of Intimacy—D. & T. Ferguson/C. & H. Thurman
  • Intended for Pleasure—Ed & Gay Wheat *
  • Our Secret Paradise—Jimmy Evans
  • Boundaries in Marriage—Henry Cloud/John Townsend *

Money Management Resources

Books:
  • Money Matters for Kids—Larry Burkett *
  • Money Matters for Teens—Larry Burkett *
  • Money Management for College Students—Larry Burkett *
  • Money Before Marriage—Larry Burkett *
  • The Family Budget Workbook—Larry Burkett *
  • Family Financial Workbook—Larry Burkett *
Budget Kits:
  • Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace
  • Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace Jr.: Teaching Kids About Money *
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Culture and Media Resources

Books:
  • Walking Tall in Babylon—Connie Neal
  • Walk On: The Spiritual Journey of U2—Steve Stokman
  • Looking For God in Harry Potter—John Granger
  • The Gospel According to Harry Potter—Connie Neal
  • Death By Suburb—David Goetz
  • Trend-Savvy Parenting—Dr. Mary Manz Simon
  • I Want to Talk With My Teen About Addictions—Megan Hutchinson & Roger Marsh
  • Youth Culture 101—Walt Mueller
  • Finding God in the Movies: 33 Films of Reel Faith—Catherine M. Barsotti
  • Behind the Screen: Hollywood Insiders on Faith, Film, and Culture—Spencer Lewerenz
  • Body Piercing Saved My Life: Inside the Phenomenon of Christian Rock—Andrew Beaujon
  • Movies That Matter: Reading Film Through the Lens of Faith—Richard Leonard
Websites:

Internet Safety Resources

Books:
  • Protecting Those You Love in an X-Rated World—Michele Washam *
  • Internet Protect Your Kids—Stephen Arterburn *
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Home & Water Safety Resources

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Single-Parent/Blended Families Resources

Books:
  • Single Parenting that Works—Kevin Leman *
  • Blended Families—Maxine Marsolini *
  • The Stepfamily Survival Guide—Natalie Nichols Gillespie
  • Willing to Try Again: Steps Toward Blending a Family—Dick Dunn
  • Becoming Family: How to Build a Stepfamily that Really Works—Robert H. & Jeanette Lauer
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