- This collection of articles emphasizes collaboration and how to bring groups of people together to connect gifts to community needs. There are descriptions of projects which were partnerships with local organizations, and creative fundraisers that benefitted community groups.
https://buildfaith.org/community/
- The faith practices site contains resources under the theme of Living Our Baptism. These resources include an affirmation of baptism service, five faith practices to incorporate into daily life, a personal inventory tool, Bible studies, and other resources for spiritual renewal.
https://search.elca.org/Pages/Results.aspx?k=Faith+Practices
- This tool kit is organized by Frederick and Mary Ann Brussat who have over 30 years’ experience identifying resources for faith journeys. The tool kit includes articles, book reviews and excerpts, and listings which can engage teams of people looking for connections to service and a deeper spiritual awareness.
https://www.spiritualityandpractice.com/practices/features/view/27713/spiritual-practice-toolkit
Books:
- Inside Out Families: Living the Faith Together by Diana Garland
Inside Out Families: Living the Faith Together: Garland, Diana R.: 9781602582453: Amazon.com: Books
- Shalom Church: The Body of Christ as Ministering Community by Craig L. Nessan, 2010 Fortress Press
- Outlive Your Life: You Were Made to Make a Difference by Max Lucado, 2010 Thomas Nelson
Outlive Your Life: You Were Made to Make A Difference: Lucado, Max: 9780849920691: Amazon.com: Books
Written for Teenagers:
- You Were Made to Make a Difference by Max Lucado & Jenna Lucado Bishop, 2010 Tommy Nelson,
Amazon.com: You Were Made to Make a Difference eBook : Lucado, Max, Lucado Bishop, Jenna: Books
- Sticky Faith Service Guide: Moving Students From Mission Trips to Missional Living by Kara Powell & Brad Griffin, 2016 Zondervan
- Sticky Faith service Guide Student Journal: How Serving Others Changes You by Kara Powell & Brad M. Griffin, 2016 Zondervan
Children’s Books:
- What Will I Do With My Love Today? by Kristin Chenoweth, 2022 Tommy Nelson
Online Resources:
Ministry Practices – Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (elca.org)