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Table of Contents UCC Curriculum Resources: Faith Leader Other Resources: Author: Bruce L. Bugbee (materials developed in partnership with Willow Creek Association) Network Kit: The Right People, in the Right Places, for the Right Reasons, at the Right Time Discover Your Spiritual Gifts the Network Way What You Do Best in the Body of Christ Author: Charles V. Bryant (Minister, United Methodist Church) Rediscovering Your Spiritual Gift: Building Up the Body of Christ Through the Gifts of the Spirit Rediscovering Your Spiritual Gift: A Workbook (by John I. Penn) Your Spiritual Gifts Inventory Spiritual Gifts Last Update: June 15, 2013  *Resources listed in these sections have been successfully utilized and recommended by local church(es) in the New Hampshire Conference United Church of Christ. UCC Recommended Curriculum Resources: Faith Leader ISBN: 9780827210431 Learn More: http://www.faithleader.org Order: https://www.uccresources.com Faith Leader is a 28-session, small group experience in spiritual leadership development. Spirituality--the depth of relationship with God, self, and others--is the core of Faith Leader, which grew out of the desire to help people within the local church grow as spiritual leaders. Through twenty-six weekly sessions and two retreats, Faith Leader participants will discover authentic ways to engage in leadership in their congregations and in their communities. This set of four Participant's Guides : Participant's Guide I: Spiritual Self-Discovery, including biblical models of leadership, spiritual gifts, and spiritual types. Participant's Guide II: Spiritual Practices, including an assessment of spiritual life, exploration of new ways to connect with God, and developing a guide for living that will enhance our spiritual lives. Participant's Guide III: Discernment, including personal and congregational aspects of identifying God's presence and intention in our lives. Participant's Guide IV: The Personal Plan for Ministry, including a review of what we've learned in the program, a detailed worksheet for developing a ministry plan, and the support of other participants in identifying and articulating the ministry plan.  *Resources listed in these sections have been successfully utilized and recommended by local church(es) in the New Hampshire Conference United Church of Christ. Other Spiritual Gifts Resources*: Network Kit The Right People, in the Right Places, for the Right Reasons, at the Right Time Author: Bruce L. Bugbee, Don Cousins Learn More/Order: http://zondervan.com/9780310257936 (Follow this link to watch an overview video) Network is a six-session dynamic program to help Christians understand who God has uniquely made them to be and mobilize them to a place of meaningful service in the local church. Each participant in Network will work through a series of assessments which leads them to discover their unique blend of spiritual gifts, personal style, and ministry passion. This complete seminar in a box includes a leader’s guide; a participant’s guide; a DVD with drama vignettes; and a CD-ROM with a coach’s guide, a user’s guide, and a PowerPoint. Participants will be assessed on their personal style, spiritual passion, and gifts. Network works with any size group, from small groups of 4 to 12 to large groups of 15 to 150. The six Network sessions can be presented successfully in three flexible formats: three sessions of two hours each; six sessions of forty-five minutes each; or one- two- or three-day retreats. Discover your Spiritual Gifts the Network Way (Note: related resources include the Network Kit and Participants Guide) Author: Bruce L. Bugbee Learn More/Order: http://zondervan.com/9780310257462 This is a small booklet containing five assessments in the areas of traits, observation, experience, conviction, and ministry fit to help people understand their spiritual giftedness. Use individually or in small groups to find your role in the body of Christ. What You Do Best in the Body of Christ Author: Bruce L. Bugbee Learn More/Order: http://zondervan.com/9780310305439 This resource helps you identify your God-given spiritual gifts, personal style, and ministry passion and how they point to your unique role and purpose in the body of Christ when they are expressed together. Drawing from biblical principles, this book provides proven tools and a conversational approach that will help you fulfill God’s will for your life. You’ll discover: Your God-given Spiritual Gifts indicate what you’re equipped to do competently Your God-given Personal Style indicates how you can serve with energy and authenticity Your God-given Ministry Passion indicates where you’re motivated to serve Together, they indicate what you do best in the body of Christ! You will also better understand God’s design for the church and your role within it  *Resources listed in these sections have been successfully utilized and recommended by local church(es) in the New Hampshire Conference United Church of Christ. Redisovering Our Spiritual Gifts Building Up the Body of Christ Through the Gifts of the Spirit Author: Charles Bryant Publisher: Upper Room Publication Date: 04/1991 ISBN-10: 0835806332 ISBN-13: 9780835806336 Learn More/Order: http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=506089 Redisovering Our Spiritual Gifts A Workbook Author: John I. Penn Publisher: Upper Room Publication Date: 10/1995 ISBN-10: 0835807711 ISBN-13: 9780835807715 Learn More/Order: http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=506129 Based on the best-selling book, Rediscovering Our Spiritual Gifts, John Penn has developed a workbook that helps leaders guide participants through a seven-week study endeavor of discovering their spiritual gifts. This workbook offers a basic understanding of the gifts of the Holy Spirit and is appropriate for both individual and group use. Your Spiritual Gifts Inventory (Note: related resource is Rediscovering Our Spiritual Gifts) Author: Charles Bryant Learn More/Order: http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=506152 A companion to Bryant's Rediscovering Our Spiritual Gifts, this easy-to-use, 32 page inventory uses 160 questions, a scoring grid, and lists of biblical references to help ascertain spiritual gifts such as hospitality, intercessory prayer, and leadership.