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The Heart of a Christian
Based upon the 10 Commandments and our response to the Gospel
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Radical Faith Based upon the story of Stephen and the
Creeds
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The
Passion Week A look at the Jesus’
last week including the process of Roman crucifixion
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The
10 Scenarios Based on the 10
commandments
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Easter Story Cookies A real tasty Bible study or devotion
starter
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The Real PowerAde Based on prayer
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The Doors that Block
Us A look at the things which
separate us from God
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The Walk A look at how Bible people are supposed to
walk with God
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The New Covenant
Based upon II Corinthians 2:14-4:11
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Worthy of the
Gospel Based upon Philippians 2:1-13
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The Billboard A
brief look at how much God cares for us
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The Superstar Myth
A brief Bible study contrasting the Da Vinci Code,
Mary Magdalene, and Jesus Christ Superstar’s assertion that Jesus was just a
man.
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The
Transfiguration A study based upon the readings for Transfiguration Sunday:
Matthew
17:1-9, Exodus 24:12, 15-18, and 2 Peter1:16-21
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Getting
Roped by Temptation An active study on peer pressure
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What’s Your
Name A study on Baptism
Developing Staff Leadership Bible
Study Series:
v Part 1: Motivations for Ministry
Why do we do ministry? Are we focused
on us or Jesus?
v Part 2: Evaluating God’s Will in our
Ministry
How does
our ministry compare to scripture? Looks
at the seven letters to the churches found in Revelations.
v Part 3: Following Through In
Ministry
Do we
know our purpose and have we set goals in ministry?
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Faith’s
Response How do we respond when we
“supposedly” follow Jesus?
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His Hallmarks Based upon John 20:19-31
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D-ism’s
A look at core statements in my ministry
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Transfiguration
Devotions / Sermonettes Based upon Matthew 17:1-9 and Exodus
24:12, 15-18
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The
Mystery of the Manger Based upon Luke 2:1-20. Shows how God used the insignificant on
Christmas night.
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Are
You Listening Based Upon Luke 1:1-14. Talks about how the “noise” of the world
deafens us to the Word
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The
Big Fish and The Big Call Based upon Luke 5:1-11. “Are we going to fish with pride…or hide?”
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Baptismal Hope A devotion based upon 1 Peter 1:3
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Can’t
Wait to See the King A devotion based
upon Psalm 33:20
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How
to Write the World’s Greatest Research Paper Booklet -- (Downloads in MS Word Format)
A printable booklet for creating a research paper as a joint English/Religion
curriculum project
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How to
Write the World’s Greatest Research Paper – ONLINE
Glen’s research booklet put into a “Web version” created for
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Baptism
Water Olympics A list of fun
activities you can do to emphasis the “water” in baptism. Great for a confirmation retreat or lock-in
night.
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In Door Baptism
Scavenger Hunt A perfect indoor activity for a lock-in or catechism class
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A Baptism Lock-In
or Confirmation Retreat Based upon Acts 22:16. Includes Baptism Water Olympics and The
Indoor Scavenger Hunt, What’s Your Name Bible Study, and an additional set of smaller
studies all on the theme of baptism
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Eat
Your P’s Workshop Narration 
v M3 & Me: Glen’s Master’s Capstone
Project 80 pages and a 140+ power point slide
presentation
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M3 & Me Media
Curriculum
Four lessons dealing with values, media’s influence on youth and discernment
intended for use with M3 & Me presentation but could be used by themselves
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Literature Review of the
Influence of the Media on Youth
v Lay Teacher’s
Workshop The
complete Lay Teacher’s Worksheet
v The
Brains of the Bunch Handout Taken
from the Lay Teacher’s Workshop
v True Colors Handout
Taken from the Lay
Teacher’s Workshop
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Sunday
School Scenarios Taken from the Lay Teacher’s Workshop
v Signs of Violence Information from the internet on Violence and Children
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Meagan – A Post
Modern Youth Profile The characteristics
of the post-modern youth
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Youth Ministry Mission
Statements
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Diversity:
The Key to Teaching Faith Across Any Lifespan A paper on the importance of meeting youth
where they are
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The Monster in Our
Midst: The Next 10 Years A paper on
future ethics during the next decade
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True Colors A paper
on the use of True Color Testing in youth ministry
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Ethics Formation
A paper on how to approach teaching ethics to youth
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Transfiguration
Resources A Collection of resources
centering on the transfiguration including: devotions, a skit and more
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Shaped By His
Hands A poem about God as our
artist-creator and we as the clay
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The Many Names of Jesus
A list of professional names which correlate to the life of and works of Jesus
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My
Promise, My Rainbow A poem about how God is our promise
Attention:
When using these “on-web”
presentations, you will need to either run the slide show or browse through
each slide. If you browse, then click
inside the screen to see any animation or additional content. You may also click on the “outline” button to
get rid of the outline list to the left.
v Funny Sports An improvisational competition for youth and
adults
v Generations: The 4 B’s
The sermon version of a look at the 4 current generations based upon the book
“4 Generations 1 Church” by McIntosh
v Eat
Your P’s The sermon version of the youth ministry foundations overview
v Running With the Races
The screens for Glen’s workshop on diversity
v Halloween: Good, Bad or Somewhere
in Between? A presentation on the history of Halloween
v Conflict
Management Part One: An Overview A look at ways to
manage conflict among parish team ministry staffs. (Slide Show ONLY)
v Conflict Management Part Two:
Peacemakers An overview of the Peacemakers, Inc. approach to dealing with
conflict management. Based upon the book
“The Peacemaker” by Ken Sande. Check out www.hispeace.org for more information on
this excellent resource. (Slide Show ONLY)
v Lay Teacher’s Workshop
The presentation for the actual workshop – over 75 slides; created 12/03.
v The Heart of
a Christian Presentation for Bible study based upon the 10 Commandments and
our response to the Gospel.
Original Scripts
v New Hope
a 20 minute “reader’s theatre” program centered around the theme of Christmas; uses two boys and two
girls. A short theme song is also
available.
v 2000 Years Ago
an alien comes to the planet Earth only to find that we
killed God
v Heart Felt Play
a live television show visits the hearts of a Christian and a
non-Christian; emphasizes agape love
v Bag People
a television commercial promoting a new television show about
people with bags on their heads
v Pump You Up
a parody of the Saturday Night Live Fronz
brothers talking about the need to live a Godly life
v The
Story of Abram and Sarai
The story of God changing Abram and Sarai’s
names based upon Genesis 12-22
v Not
Just a Haunted House…But a Journey through Hell
A Christian haunted house based upon the actual
history of Halloween done in Fall, 1978
v Take Time
A
Celebration Event for families or as youth lock-in or retreat. Includes three improvisational dramas. Based upon the concept of J.O.Y. – Jesus
first, Others second, You last.
v Funny Sport
Improvisational Drama Competition for Youth Groups With the
popularity of “Whose Line is it Anyway?” -- Funny
Sport can turn a youth group meeting, lock-in or retreat into an
improvisational “laugh-fest.”
v Pie, Fish and
Change
A
puppet play written for Transfiguration Sunday.
v
Vacation from God – Version
One
A skit or puppet play based upon ignoring our walk during the summer. Version one is similar to Peter’s rejection of Jesus.
v Vacation from God – Version
Two
A skit or puppet play
based upon ignoring our walk during the summer.
Version two is a pre-play to a chapel message on how God never takes a
vacation from us.
Team Ministry:
v The On-Line Parish Team
Ministry Workshop Developed as a project of a master’s cohort in February, 2004. Includes resources for use as a on-site team ministry retreat or as a “individual”
reference for a member of a team ministry.
This will bring up a separate menu with Team Ministry topics,
bibliography, keyword search and an explanation of the purpose of the project.
v A Rational For Team
Ministry
This paper looks at the need for diversity in ministry and how a team ministry
approach can accommodate generational changes in society and in our
congregations.
v
Parish Team Ministry Conflict Management: This is a TWO PART series on
how to deal with conflict among parish ministry staff
§
Parish Team
Ministry Conflict Management Web Site:
Includes
Part One and Two of the Power Point presentations and the Word Documents
These can be read and viewed ONLINE without the use of additional
software. Works best with a
§
Part One:
Overview of Team Ministry Conflict Management (Document ONLY)
§
Part Two:
Peacemakers Approach to Team Ministry Conflict Management (Document ONLY)
v Developing
Staff Leadership Bible Study Series:
§
Part 1: Motivations for Ministry
Why do we do ministry? Are we focused
on us or Jesus?
§ Part 2: Evaluating God’s Will in our
Ministry
How does
our ministry compare to scripture? Looks
at the seven letters to the churches found in Revelations.
§
Part 3: Following Through In
Ministry
Do we
know our purpose and have we set goals in ministry?
v
Team Ministry On-Line Slide Show Presentations:
Attention:
When using these “on-web” presentations, you will need to
either run the slide show or browse through each slide. If you browse, then click inside the screen
to see any animation or additional content.
You may also click on the “outline” button to get rid of the outline
list to the left
§
Conflict
Management Part One: An Overview A look at ways to manage
conflict among parish team ministry staffs. (Slide Show ONLY)
§ Conflict Management Part Two:
Peacemakers An overview of the Peacemakers, Inc. approach to dealing with conflict
management. Based upon the book “The
Peacemaker” by Ken Sande. Check out www.hispeace.org for more information on
this excellent resource. (Slide Show
ONLY)
§
Lay
Teacher’s Workshop The presentation for the actual workshop – over 75 slides
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Principalship:
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Instructional
Supervision Website Site created for supervision of instruction in a
classroom
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Article Review #1:
Review of Three Skillful Moves to Assessment for the Busy Principal by Kathleen
Topolka Jorissen
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Article Review #2: Review of It’s Time to Rethink Teacher Supervision and Evaluation by Kim
Marshall
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Article Review #3: Review
of Images of principal Instructional
Leadership: From Supervision to Collaborative Inquiry by Ulrich C. Reitzug
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School Climate: A Path to Success
A research paper on the importance of
positive school climate in school teacher and student relationships
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Philosophy
of Teaching My philosophy of teaching and the desire to get from pedagogy to
andragogy
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Philosophy
of Supervision My philosophy of instructional supervision
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Supervision
Beliefs My beliefs about instructional supervision
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Teacher
Supervision Process The process I created for teacher supervision
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Categories for
Observation & Evaluation The “categories” for 1st year
teachers through experienced teachers
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Individual Supervision
Plan The
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250 Quotes
about Teaching, Learning, and Instruction Over 250 amazing quotes for
teachers and school administrators
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Resources and Forms
for Area Teachers and Principals This is forms based upon the
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Bibliography on
Supervision This is a list of sources available for instruction in or study
of instructional supervision and administration of a school staff
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Definitions on
Supervision The “dictionary” of terms used in instructional
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Wisconsin
State Teacher Standards New layout, but state standards are word for word
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Pupil
Services: True Colors Testing Using the True Colors personality assessment
in developing discipline consequences
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Pupil
Services: Director A paper about the responsibilities of a Director of
Student Services does
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Impact Aid An
essay on the federal program offering aid to school districts
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School Law Terms
Legal terms used in legal briefs, outlines and US law
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School
Law Websites A description of websites used to search legal briefs,
summaries and rulings
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Religion
in Public Schools A research paper on legal cases which have affected how
religion is perceived in public school
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Negligence
& Tort Responsibility A case analysis of Titus versus Lindberg (1963)
and the affect it had on school policies
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Minnesota
Miracle Case A case analysis of the Vandusartz
versus Hatfield (1971) case about inequitable public school funding
Curriculum: Lessons
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Writers Craft #1: The
Giving Tree A lesson plan created using 6+1
and Way with Word strategies based
upon The Giving Tree By Shel Silverstein (written by G. Dawursk)
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Writers Craft #2: Why Are You Fighting, Davy? A lesson plan created using 6+1 and Way with Word strategies based upon Why are You Fighting, Davy? by Brigitte Weninger
(written by G. Dawursk)
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Writers Craft #3: The
Kissing Hand A lesson plan created using 6+1 and Way with Word strategies based upon The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn (written by G. Dawursk)
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Writers Craft #4: A
New Improved Santa A lesson plan created using 6+1 and Way with Word
strategies based upon “A New Improved Santa” By Patricia Ree Wolff (written
by D. Krause)
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Writers Craft #5:
Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type A lesson plan created using 6+1 and Way with Word
strategies based upon “Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type” By Doreen
Cronin (written by D. Krause)
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Writers Craft #6:
Smoky Night A lesson plan created using 6+1 and Way with Word strategies based upon “Smoky Night” By Eve
Bunting (written by D. Krause)
v Writers Craft #7: The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs A lesson plan created using 6+1 and Way with Word strategies based upon “The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs” By Jon Scieszka (written by D. Krause)
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Mr. D’s
Classroom Website An extensive resources of original lesson plans,
syllabuses, and resources for an English, speech, drama or media classroom
Curriculum: Original Unit Resources
v Research
v Study, Note & Test Taking
Skills
v Original Poetry / Music
v Creative & Free Writing
Exercises
v "The Lottery"
Compare/Contrast
Curriculum: Original Course Syllabuses
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Media Communication (Mass
Media)
v Journalism (& School
Newspaper)
v AP Literature &
Composition (College Level)
v Media Topics (Media Communication II)