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Articles
- A Theology of Humor by Cheryl Taylor
- Ministering With Humor by Stephanie Nance
- Christian Leaders Having Fun? by Pam Morton with Kathy Jingling
- The Health Benefits of Humor and Laughter by Dwenda Gjerdingen, MD, MS
Resources
Book Reviews
- Anatomy of an Illness by Norman Cousins
- The Purse-Driven Life by Anita Renfroe
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Suggested Resources for Outside-the-Box Ministries
Web Article
- “Overheard: Tips on Creative Ministry,” by Tog Goodson at www.pastors.com/article.asp?ArtID=5197
Check out these creative ministries:
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Art Ministry at www.artministry.org, www.lauriewithlove.com, and www.jotandtittleartworks.com
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Gardening Ministry at www.floraldesignministry.com
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Storytelling Ministry at www.storyteller.net
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International Students Ministry at www.ethnicharvest.org/ideas/ideaindex.htm
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Web Page Ministry at www.peggiesplace.com
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Basketball Ministry at www.crevierministries.org/family/tanya/
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Photography Ministry at www.photoart4him.com
Books on Cultivating Creative Ministry
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A Passion for the Impossible: The Lilias Trotter Story, by Miriam Huffman Rockness. Colorado Springs, Co.: Harold Shaw Publishers, 1999.
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Life Keys: Discovering Who You Are, Why You’re Here, and What You Do Best, by Jane A.G. Kise, David Stark and Sandra Krebs Hirsh. Minneapolis, Minn.: Bethany House Publishers, 1996.
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Presents From on High: Freeing Women to Walk in Their Gifts, by Lana Heightley. Lake Mary, Fla.: Charisma House, 2005.
Books on Creative Parenting
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Creative Correction: Extraordinary Ideas for Everyday Discipline, by Lisa Whelchel. Wheaton, Ill.: Tyndale House Publishers, 2000.
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Growing Creative Kids, by Wesley Sharpe, Nashville, Tenn.: Broadman Press, 1993.
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Creative Family Times: Practical Activities for Building Character in Your Preschooler, by Allen & Connie Hadidian and Will & Linday Wilson. Chicago, Ill.: Moody Press, 1989.
