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		NEW - Criminal Justice Ministry: A Congregational Handbook for Jail and Prison Ministry An 80 page notebook (3 hole punched) with a primary section devoted to preparing the congregation for criminal justice ministry. Biblical reflection; 2 sessions of volunteer training; Web, print and video resources; and a dozen essays on criminal justice topics are also included. This resource is a joint project of ELCA and LCMS. Available through Augsburg Fortress 800/328-4648 ISBN 6-0001-6905-1 $6.00/per copy
		Serving as Jesus Served: A planning guide for Social Ministry in Congregations This resource is a workbook for congregational based social ministry. (It is a revision and new edition of a previous publication titled To Serve as Jesus Served. Augsburg Fortress ELCA Distribution Service Center 800 / 328-4648 ISBN 6-0001-9154-5 $9.99 / price per copy
		Weaving God's Love Across Cultures Transracial Adoption and Faith by The Rev. Mary Lindberg A resource designed to help families and congregations consider the spiritual implications of adopting across cultures. It provides moving stories by adopted people and adoptive parents who live at the intersection of faith and adoption. The experiences of their lives honestly reveal the joy and pain that unfold through the process of adopting and being adopted. Order the print resource from Augsburg Fortress 800 / 328-4648 ISBN 6-0001-7501 $14.00 per copy
		Funding Expanded Ministries: How to Raise Money for your Social Ministry Program This manual provides funding assistance for congregationally based social ministry programs. It offers an overview of ministry funding techniques that take advantage of the resources for the congregation and the community. Augsburg Fortress ELCA Distribution Service Center 800 / 328-4648 ISBN 6-0000-5814-4 $5.00 price per copy
		Cómo mejorar la administración de recursos: Un manual congregacional (How to improve financial stewardship: A guide for congregations) Outlines Six financial response models that can be used by ELCA Latino congregations. Additional copies of this easy-to-follow guide for stewardship leaders are available from: ELCA Distribution Service Center 800 / 328-4648 ISBN 6-0001-7742-9 $4.50 / per copy
		Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence Resources including: • Healthy relationships for youth / dating violence • Domestic violence • Child abuse • Sexual abuse by clergy • Sexual violence • Resources in Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese & Laotian Click on the link to view the web site and find these resources: http://www.cpsdv.org/Store/index.htm
		Beyond Our Comfort Zone: Social Ministry in a Multicultural Setting Provides practical advice and skills training for congregations who want to build a partnership with their neighborhoods. Available through Augsburg Fortress 800/328-4648 ISBN 0-8066-3876-1 $11.99/per copy
		Reaching the Latino Community: A Manual for Congregational Leaders This English resource written by Latino pastors and lay leaders, is a guide for those who want to engage in Lutheran mission and ministry with the Latino community. Available through Augsburg Fortress 800/328-4648 ISBN 6-0001-6747-4 $7.99/per copy
		Who in the World... Quien en el Mundo... This 24-page bilingual book draws children into deep thought and sharing about their present and future ministries as God's people. The activity book takes seriously the idea that children are already in ministry, even as they look forward to adulthood. Available through ELCA Vocation and Education $4.00/per copy
		Martin Luther's Small Catechism and Lutheran Basics (Arabic Translation) An abridged translation of Luther's explanations in the Small Catechism, along with other catechetical study helps and prayers. Available through Augsburg Fortress 800/328-4648 ISBN 6-0001-6681-8 $3.50/per copy
		Faithful Yet Changing: ELCA Planning for Mission Strategic Directions are now are available in the following languages: Spanish: www.elca.org/planning/espanol.html English: www.elca.org/planning/

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Related Links

The ELCA Multicultural Ministries

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The ELCA Vocation and Educations Outdoor Ministries Camp Curriculum
This curriculum is about biblical stewardship. All gifts refer us to God the giver. The questions and answers will come from our faith.

National Congress for Community Economic Development

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Alternative for Simple Living
Alternative is a non-profit organization that equips people of faith to challenge consumerism, live justly and celebrate responsibly. Started in 1973 as a protest against the commercialization of Christmas, our focus is on encouraging celebrations that reflect conscientious ways of living.

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