Andy Rowell

Church Leadership Conversations

  • Use of Media in Teaching and Preaching Bibliography

    Barsotti, Catherine M. and Robert K. Johnston. Finding God in the Movies: 33 Films of Reel Faith. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2004.

    Belknap, Bryan. Group’s Blockbuster Movie Illustrations: Over 160 Clips for Your Ministry! Loveland: Group Publishing, 2001.

    Belknap, Bryan. Group’s Blockbuster Movie Illustrations: The Sequel. Loveland: Group Publishing, 2003.

    Belknap, Bryan. Group’s Blockbuster Movie Events: Relevant Retreats and Movie Nights for Youth Ministry. Loveland: Group Publishing, 2005.

    Fornof, John. Movie Nights for Kids: 25 Fun Flicks to Inspire, Entertain and Teach Your Children (Heritage Builders/Focus on the Family). Wheaton: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.

    Higgins, Gareth. How Movies Helped Save My Soul: Finding Spiritual Fingerprints in Culturally Significant Films. Relevant Books, 2003.

    Larson, Craig Brian and Andrew Zahn. Movie-Based Illustrations for Preaching and Teaching – Volume 1. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2003.

    Larson, Craig Brian and Lori Quicke, More Movie-Based Illustrations for Preaching & Teaching: 101 Clips to Show or Tell (MOVIE BASED ILLUSTRATION GUIDES). Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2004.

    Mraz, Barbara. Finding Faith at the Movies. Morehouse Publishing, 2004.

    Schultze, Quentin J. High-Tech Worship? Using Presentational Technologies Wisely. Baker Books, 2004.

    Schultze, Quentin J. Communicating for Life: Christian Stewardship in Community and Media. Baker Academic, 2000.

    Smithouser, Bob. Movie Nights: 25 Movies to Spark Spiritual Discussions With Your Teen. Updated edition. Wheaton: Tyndale House Publishers, 2005.

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    My hope is that my writing will be fair and responsible, not mean-spirited or careless. At the same time I hope the entries are thought-provoking, relevant, and helpful for those of you involved in church leadership.

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