Study guides to select Herald Press books |
Discussion Questions for college, high school, and Sunday school classes, youth groups, book clubs, prayer breakfasts, small group study, and other settings.
Beliefs - A study guide for group discussion written by Karl R. Landis. Each session coincides with a chapter of the book by John D. Roth.
Complete Evangelism -Study questions and description --"A passionate, sensitive, careful, and clear call to the church to offer our world today the gospel of Jesus Christ in all its transformational fullness."
-Charles Van Engen, Fuller Theological Seminary
Entrepreneurs in the Faith Community -"Anyone who has ever struggled with balancing Christianity and business--or wondered how business success might alienate the church--could benefit from this work." --Bookstore Journal
Enter the River - located at http://www.mcc.org/respub/entertheriver/ - at the Mennonite Central Committee home page. - Author Tobin Miller Schearer provides discussion questions, activity ideas, supplemental homework assignments and informational handouts. A limited number of worship resources are also included at this helpful site. Everything you will need to lead a thirteen-session discussion of this important resource that will challenge, invigorate and encourage you in the work of dismantling racism.
Extreme Virtues - This study guide provides teaching suggestions and group activities for eight sessions studying the book Extreme Virtues: Living on the Prophetic Edge. One session is devoted to the "Introduction" to the book, and one session to each of the seven virtues that comprise the focus of the seven chapters.
Ezekiel: Believers Church Bible Commentary - Biblical scholar Millard Lind shares discussion questions to go with the commentary that he wrote.
Freedom Fences: How to set limits that free you to enjoy you marriage and family - "The Kaufmans offer sound, practical advise that offers hope for the future of the family. I highly recommend this book for all who care about the future of marriage and the family in the Christian community." --Donald B. Kraybill, Messiah College, sociologist.
Getting in the Way - Tricia Gates Brown, editor of the book, presents a study guide with questions for reflection after reading each chapter. A great guide for use in classrooms or small group settings
God's Power, Jesus' Faith, and World Mission -"Extraordinary! Mosher gives functional as opposed to merely formal acknowledgment to the significance of this book's missionary author, subject matter, and original readers. Contemporary, practical, insightful, and challenging. Deserves the attention of missionaries, pastors, Bible students, and academics."
--Adapted from the Foreword by Jonathan J. Bonk, Professor of Global Christian Studies, Providence College and Seminary, Otterburne, Manitoba
Hebron Journal Discussion Questions for Sunday Schools, high school and college classrooms, and other settings by Art Gish.
Iraq: A Journey of Hope and Peace This study guide, written by the author Peggy Gish, presents a study of the book in ten sessions with discussion questions and updated information.
Land of Revelation Study guide questions for each chapter Roy H. Kreider's book recounting his forty years of service in Israel.
Lasting Marriage: The Owner's Manual 
Author Harvey Yoder has developed a discussion guide for his book. Ideal for use in Sunday School classes, couple's groups, or weekend retreats.
Little Foxes That Spoil The Vines Discussion Questions for Sunday Schools, Book Clubs, Pray Breakfasts, and other settings by W. Barry Miller.
Martyrs Mirror J.Daniel Hess' thought-provoking article entitled Martyrs Mirror—a textbook for your class? that appeared in Builder magazine. Includes an excellent bibliography by Anne M. Yoder, archivist for the Swarthmore College Peace Collection.
MennoFolk - Discussion questions for the book as a whole and for each individual chapter.
"Beck's analysis is rich and revealing, whether applied to older trickster tales or to the contemporary phenomenon of a widely-told urban legend as adapted by Mennonites." - Jan Brunvand, University of Utah
Monday Marriage - The authors, Gerald W. and L. Marlene Kaufman, provide a nine session guide to assist in group discussion of their book on marriage.
Painful Questions Discussion questions, journal-reflection suggestions, and scripture references.
"Not since C. S. Lewis’s Problem of Pain have I seen such a careful and sensible discussion of pain and evil. Watts looks ordinary pains and problems squarely in the eye and discusses them with clarity and common sense." --James R. Edwards, Whitworth College, Spokane
Sexuality: God's Gift Schedule and discussion questions for class.
She Has Done a Good Thing Discussion questions for writer's groups, book clubs, Sunday schools, and other settings.
"Fascinating, entrancing, inspiring! Influential women tell how they were propelled by circumstances, peers, and the Holy Spirit into positions of leadership as theologians, pastors, educators, and administrators. A contemporary church history for men as well as women." --Elaine Sommer Rich, Author
Sing, Little Children, Sing CD - Performer Becky Degan has compiled a list of activities for parents to share with their children as they listen to the songs on this CD. Also available are lyrics for the two songs she composed for the project.
The Storekeeper's Daughter: A Memoir Discussion questions for writer's groups, book clubs, Sunday schools, and other settings.
"These stories from a skillful writer deal with revolution, terror, loss, flight, and the Great Depression. Yet the experiences of young Katie, storekeeper's daughter, pulsate with youthful hope, humor, and life's mysteries." --Harry Loewen, Professor Emeritus, University of Winnipeg
Stories: How Mennonites Came to Be - A group study guide written by John A. Lapp and Alice W. Lapp that features discussion questions for each chapter of the book written by John D. Roth.
Teaching for Life - A video and online study guide intended to assist participating teachers through the process of teaching that we call life-to-Bible-to-life. Viewing the video and participating in the study will take approximately two hours. This would make it ideal for an evening or a Saturday morning gathering. We feel that the time spent is well worth it for the potential benefits for teachers. We hope you will be renewed by it!
Through Fire and Water - "This marvelous book traces the history and teaching of the Mennonite church from its roots in New Testament Christianity through the emergence of Anabaptism in the 16th century and the settlement of Mennonites in North America to the contemporary work of Mennonites around the world."
--Publishers Weekly
The Upside-Down Kingdom - An online study guide created to stimulate discussion of Donald B. Kraybill’s award-winning 25th Anniversary Edition of The Upside-Down Kingdom. Designed for use in a small group or Sunday school setting, students will hardly need any prodding to jump into discussion of this lively text. By participating in discussion, students will begin to unpack the meaning and significance of the upside-down reign of God. For Sunday school leaders, the 12 chapters of The Upside-Down Kingdom easily lend themselves to a Sunday school quarter. The discussion-oriented lesson plans are sure to encourage students to engage in thoughtful reflection about current action in the reign of God.
When Lightning Strikes - A study guide for this historical novel for classroom use. Created by Hugh Alan Smith, the author of the book, the study guide includes activities for students, teachers notes and an answer key.
When the River Calls - The author, Hugh Alan Smith, has created an extensive study guide and teachers notes for this novel based on the Hutterites. A perfect study for classroom use.
Where was God on Sept. 11? - A study guide for your adult Sunday school, book discussion group, prayer group or personal study on a timely subject. This study guide appeared in the April, 2002 issue of Builder magazine and was written by Cynthia Hockman Chupp to assist groups that want to study the best-selling compendium of writing and reflections on the life-changing event. To see more information on the book, visit the page on Where was God on Sept. 11?
Who do you Say that I Am? - Calvin Shenk's look at Christian faith and other religions. A great study guide for your adult Sunday school or book discussion group.