Resources Catalog

Ordering Information for GC Women's Ministries
Tel: 301-680-6636 | Fax: 301-680-6600 | Email: womensministries@gc.adventist.org | Order Form (Word) (.pdf)
*Note: All prices are in US currency.

Leaders' Resources
Resource	Author	Price
Building Effective Ministries—A complete guide on how to establish and maintain successful Women's Ministries.	Rose Otis	$5.95
Developing Your Public Speaking—Ideas on how to be a better speaker by planning ahead and following rules for effective speaking. (Available in French & English)	Carla Gober	$2.50
Evangelism Manual—Addresses how women can do one-on-one, small group/seminar, and public evangelism.	See AdventSource
So You Want to Begin a Literacy Program—What do you need to know to teach adults? Why is literacy important for women? Answers these questions and more. Has masters for overheads. (Available in French and English)	Ardis Stenbakken	$5
How to Pray in Public—Uses Matthew 6:5-13 model for a pastoral prayer. Has suggestions of what to pray for, compares public and private prayer, analysis of the Lord's Prayer, samples of prayer.	Penny Shell	$2.50
Logo Guidelines—Includes a sheet of logos for copying and a disk with electronic logos.	GCWM	1 free
Prayer and Love Saves—For parents who want to accept, love and pray for their adult children who have left the Church. Eleven small group lessons.	Dorothy Eaton Watts	$9.95
Preparing a Stimulating Devotional Talk—Have a talk to present? This seminar helps you prepare, with many tips and advice. Includes two model devotionals.	Carole Ferch-Johnson	$2.50
Revised Handbook—Just about everything a Conference or Union director needs to know to begin in Women's Ministries.	GCWM	$19
Women Around the World—A PowerPoint presentation available on CD containing pictures of Women's Ministries around the world.	GCWM	$7

Miscellaneous Seminars
Resource	Author	Price
Desire, Discover, Depend On, and Do the Word—A 4-in-1 seminar guide and workbook on how using the Word can create a more meaningful life.	Dorothy Eaton Watts	$7.95
Discipling New Members—The Adventist church loses almost as many members as it baptizes. Learn how to help new members grow and stay in Christ.	Jean Sequeira	$7.95
Effective Leadership in Meetings and Committees—Essential methods for successful leadership. Includes overheads, handouts, speaker and participant notes.	Rose Otis	$5.95
Friendship: God's Gift to Bless Our Lives—Building close friendships with God, family, friends, and the church that will bring happiness and build self-esteem. Five part workshop containing overheads and handouts.	Lou Blanchfield	$9.95
How to Stretch Your Dollars—Learn what stewardship is, how to be aware of the use and misuse of money, and how to break the debt cycle.	Celia Cruz	$6.95
My Spiritual Gifts—Discovering, developing and delivering the fruits of our spiritual gifts.	Birthe Kendel	$5.95
Spiritual Growth for Today's Women—Learn how women of the Bible use their talents, and how you too can become a woman of God.	Rose Otis	$4.95
Women Discovering Jesus—Put all your eggs into one basket! Read how Jesus Christ can be your all—you've got nothing to lose!	Lea Hardy	$3.50

Newsletters
Available through e-mail or postal service.
Mosaic	Updates about world-wide Women's Ministries programs and events, printed monthly.
SOS	Information regarding the Women's Ministries Scholarship Program, Scholarshipping Our Sisters, printed quarterly
	To subscribe to the Women's Ministries free newsletters, please send your name and address to: General Conference Women's Ministries 12501 Old Columbia Pike Silver Spring, MD 20904 (301) 680-6608 womensministries@gc.adventist.org

Special Days
Contact the General Conference Women's Ministries Department for languages other than English.
There are three special days observed by Women's Ministries: International Women's Day of Prayer..........First Sabbath in March Women's Ministries Emphasis Day..........Second Sabbath in June Abuse Prevention Emphasis Day..........Fourth Sabbath in August Packets for each of these days are prepared by the General Conference Women's Ministries Department and are available from that office or through your Conference, Union or Division director. The packets contain suggested order of service, one or more sermons, and other resources to make the day special. Packets are also available by free download on the GC Women's Ministries website, http://wm.gc.adventist.org		Each packet is $2.50
Leaders Manual for the Internation Women's Day of Prayer	The basic material developed by Ramona Greek for the Day of Prayer with more ideas and suggestions added.	$2
Abuse Brochures (click here to view) Abuse Poster (click here to view)	Abuse Poster. Full color. Size: 11" x 17". Is usable any year for the Abuse Prevention Emphasis Day.
The Abuse Prevention Emphasis Day materials are prepared in conjunction with many other GC Departments and usually contain extra resources for the presenter and/or handouts to give to the congregation. Click here.*

Certification Seminars
Women's Ministries has developed a three-tier program of seminars to certify Women's Ministries leaders. Each level consists of core required seminars and a choice of electives; each contains presenter's material and masters for handouts and overheads. Seminars have been written by knowledgeable women in Women's Ministries. Upon completion, the participant will receive a certificate from her division director. CD Contains PowerPoint presentations. Price: (US) $7 each. For an entire level: (US) $120 or on CD (US) $40

Seminars	Level 1
	Introduction to Women's Ministries: Overview Conditions of Women in Bible Times Communication Skills Principles of Public Speaking Principles of Effective Leadership Advertising Women's Ministries Women's Needs Assessments in the Local Church How to Study the Bible Communication and Conflict Management Woman of Worth Organizing Retreats/Congresses Professional Appearance and Deportment Problem Solving and Decision Making Techniques Goal Setting/Visioning Basic Writing Skills Writing Letters Teen Programs Women's Ministries Needs Assessment in the Local Community
Seminars	Level 2
	Women of the Old Testament Philosophy of Women's Ministries, Roles and Objectives Principles of Counseling Presenting an Effective Seminar Budget Finance Producing a Newsletter Small Group Ministries and Support Groups Reclaiming Former Members Principles of Visitation Audio-visual Use/Production Effective Leadership in Meetings, Committees, and Boards Time Management Program Building Development of Resources Writing Proposals Prayer Ministries Discipling New Members Literacy Traning Assessing and Using Community Resources for Women Woman to Woman in Islam
Seminars	Level 3
	Women of the New Testament Cultural Sensitivity How to Prepare a Talk/Sermon Mentoring Spritual Gifts Outreach Programs Women's Roles in E.G. White Biblical Metaphors that Speak to Women Balancing Home and Career Public Prayer Small Group Dynamics Relating to Colleagues Personality Assessment Managing Volunteers Writing with a Purpose Fellowship Activities Hospitality Women's Social and Legal Issues
Personal Record (pamphlet for keeping record of seminars completed). One Copy free.

Brochures and Pamphlets
12 Things You'll Want to Know About Women's Ministries—Perfect for starting a Women's Ministries and acquainting your church leaders or congregation with Women's Ministries.	GCWM	$1.50
Breaking the Silence—Six brochures listing various types of signs of abuse, why they are wrong, how you can help. You can stop the violence and help them heal. Do you know someone who is abused? Are you being abused by your boyfriend or husbane? Are you abusing someone? Has your child been abused? Are you being abused by your girlfriend or wife? (click here to view)	GCWM	$1 (per set of 6)
Devotional Book Guidelines—Everything you would need to know to be able to submit a devotional for the yearly book. (click here to download)	GCWM	1 free
Women's Ministries: What It Is, What It Isn't—A tri-fold explaining the basics of Women's Ministries, how to be involved, the mission statement, and the six critical issues. (Available in English and Spanish)	GCWM	1 free $.25 ( 10 or more)
Brochures from WM 12 WM brochures for use in your churches, retreats, conference/union programs, and a variety of other ways. They are in full color on the outside and are designed to be attractive and appealing to all. They come in two sets and can be purchased singly or as a set from the GCWM department or through AdventSource. For churches in the North American Division they will be available through AdventSource. Toll Free 800-328-0525; Fax 402-486-2572. Website: www.adventsource.org. E-mail: Service@adventsource.org. Leadership Brochures—Set 1 Mentoring Young Women (click here) A Ministry for Every Woman (click here) If They Can’t Read They Can’t Read the Bible (click here) Women’s Ministries and Our Teens (click here) Six Challenge Issues Facing Women (click here) Finding and Using Your Spiritual Gifts (click here) Outreach and Mentoring Brochures—Set 2 No Time for Another Meeting (click here) What Your Church Says About Women (click here) Putting Your Mission Statement Into Action (click here) Organizing Support Groups in Your Church (click here) Organizing Your Women’s Ministries Committee (click here) Devotional Book Guidelines (click here)	GCWM	$.25 each $.22 (100 or more) $1.35 (per set of 6)

From Your Adventist Book Center (or Review and Herald and Pacific Press Publishing Association)
Please contact your ABC for price and shipping and handling www.adventistbookcenter.com \| Toll Free: 1-800-765-6955
Devotional Books 2002 Alone with God 2003 Bouquets of Hope 2004 Colors of Grace 2005 Beautiful in God's Eyes 2006 A Word From Home Spanish and Portuguese available through the South American Division	Ardis Dick Stenbakken, Editor
Bible Studies for Busy Women—14 lessons in reproducible form for relational small group studies. Each has get-acquainted activity, texts to study, thought questions, prayer, and application activity. (Available in English and Spanish) Click here to read a write-up and view.	Carole Ferch-Johnson Ardis Dick Stenbakken
Daughters of God—by Ellen G. White. This compilation brings together significant portions of Ellen White's counsel to women. It includes counsels that lead women to strive for the highest ideals.	Ellen G. White
When Your Child Turns from God—Companion to the Prayer and Love Saves seminar series; for parents of adults who have left the church.	Dorothy Eaton Watts
Whirlwind of the Lord—by Margaret White Theile. The biography of Serepta Myrenda Irish Henry, the facinating woman who started Women's Ministries for our Church in 1898.	Margaret White Theile
Women of Spirit—Bi-monthly magazine (6 issues). Especially made for Adventist women to help them focus on practical Christianity by sharing experiences of real women at home, work, and church.

From AdventSource
5040 Prescott Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68506 USA

Please contact AdventSource for price and shipping and handling.
www.adventsource.org | Toll Free: 800-328-0525 | Fax: 402-486-2572 | service@adventsource.org

Abuse

Breaking the Silence Brochures..........see Brochure and Pamphlets

Abuse Brochures: Dealing with Sexual Abuse

Help for the Sexually Abused
Ministering to the Sexually Abused
My Child has been Sexually Abused
Understanding Sexual Abuse

Divorce

Dealing with Divorce—Ten sessions for a seminar or support group.

Little Lamb: A Parable for All God's Hurting Children

Lucinda Hill, MDA. Workbook for individuals "who are hurting...have been wounded...whose trust in the Good Shepherd has been damaged by life's injustices...been betrayed by their protectors." Includes musical and spoken word CD.

Singles Ministry

Smart Love: A Field Guide for Single Adults When You're Serious About Love (Book and DVD)

Teens

Exploring Sexuality and Intimate Relationships
How to Help Your Teen Avoid Unplanned Pregnancy
I'm a Teen...And I'm Pregnant
Ministering to the Unwed Pregnant Teen: A Church and Community Guide
Our Daughter is Pregnant
Teen Sexuality Seminar

WM Leadership

A Woman's Place
Leadership Certification Level 1
Leadership Certification Level 2
Notable Adventist Women of Today
Strengthen Your Church Through Women's Ministries
Successful Women's Events
Women and the Church - The Feminine Perspective
Women in Ministry, Biblical and Historical Perspectives
Women in Prison

Women's Ministries

Growing...Changing...Becoming...All that God Intended
Peace and Healing Leader"s Guide
Prayer and Love Saves
Women's Ministries Evangelism Manual

Give-aways and fund raisers

Buttons (click here to view)

Square: white with purple heart. Words: "I am a woman God can use". Two sizes.

Round: Purple with WM logo; words: "I am special; Ask me why." 2 inches

1.5" = $.35
2" = $.22

Round = $.22

Quilt Poster (click here to view)

Full-color print of the entire quilt showing women in a variety of ministries. Size: 24" x 20"

Stamp Poster (click here to view)SALE

Full-color poster depicting 46 ladies and women's causes on world stamps. Size 30" x 21.5"

Abuse Poster (click here to view)

Full color: Size 11" x 17". Is usable any year for the Abuse Prevention Emphasis Day.

$.75

Gold Seals

Oval with gold trim: Logo with "Seventh-day Adventist Church Women's Ministries"

Gold rectangle: Logo with "Seventh-day Adventist Church Women's Ministries. Empowering each woman to find and use her spiritual gifts for God. http://wm.gc.adventist.org"

$.05

Logo Pins

High polished gold tone lapel pin 3/4" military clutch

$1.50

Resources in Spanish
Resource	Author	Price
Como Empezar el Ministerio de la Mujer	GCWM	$2.50
Como Llegar a Ser Aquellas Mujeres Que Deseais Ser	Rose Otis	$5.95
Construyendo Ministerios Efectivos	Rose Otis	$4.95
Dependa de la Palabra (Cuatro)	Dorothy Watts	$7.95
Estudios Biblicos para la Mujer de Hoy	Ferch Johnson/ Stenbakken	$4.99
Manuel de Evangelismo (also available in Portuguese; diskette and CD Rom available)	GCWM	$25
Qus Es el Ministerio de la Mujer	GCWM	$2.50
Una Mujer de Excelencia	Dorothy Watts	$2.50
Plegaria Y Amor Salvan	Dorothy Watts	$9.95
Curso de Liderazgo CD (also available in Portuguese)		$40

More resources available in Spanish and Portuguese from the South American Division women's ministries website. Click here.

Resources in French
Resource	Author	Price
Comment d�velopper votre capacit� de parler en public	Carla Gober	$2.50
La Journ�e Internationale de Pri�re de la Femme	Greek, Otis, Stenbakken	$2.50
Le Programme AMIS	Dorothy Eaton Watts	$9.95
Le Role Changeant des Femmes	Ardis Stenbakken	$3.95
Retraite des Femmes: Promenade en Priere	Maye Porter	$7
Si Vous Souhaitez Commencer Un Programme d'Alphabetisation	Ardis Stenbakken	$5

Other Resources

"Bouquets" With Love, Jesus. Calling card size cards with promises. Set of 80: $9.00. Ione Richardson, 14730 SE Alison Ct., Clackamas, OR 97015. Phone: 503-698-2671. Email: ionerichardson@compuserve.com. She will send samples.

Debby Wilmot's Songbook and CD: Reflections. Theme songs created for Women's Ministries retreats to inspire, comfort, and motivate; includes CD and book of music. Email: rickwilmot@juno.com. $30 a set plus shipping.

Devotional Books produced by the GC Department of Women's Ministries:

Among Friends (1993)
The Listening Heart (1994)
A Gift of Love (1995)
A Moment of Peace (1996)
Close to Home (1997)
From the Heart (1998)
This Quiet Place (1999)
In God's Garden (2000)
Fabric of Faith (2001)
Alone With God (2002)
Bouquets of Hope (2003)
Colors of Grace (2004)
Beautiful in God's Eyes (2005)
A Word from Home (2006)
Morning Praise (2007)

2005

2006

2007

Facts for Life book on health presentations by UNICEF, WHO, UNESCO, and UNFPA. (Available($1/copy) in Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.) Write to:

UNICEF House - DH40
Facts for Life Unit
3 UN Plaza
New York, NY 10017
USA

Other valuable resource books: (check at your local Adventist Book Center or call 1-800-765-6955)

Designing Effective Women's Ministries, by Jill Briscoe, Laurie McIntyre, and Beth Seversen.
Women's Ministries Institute, by Pat Clary.
Successful Women's Events, by Madlyn Hamblin and Cari Haus.
Women's Ministry Handbook, by Carol Porter and Mike Hamel.
Never Thirst Again: A Woman's Guide to Creative Bible Study, by Dorothy Eaton Watts.
A Woman's Place, Rosa Taylor Banks, editor.
The Best You Can Be, by Dorothy Eaton Watts
The World's Women 2000: Trends and Statistics, by the United Nations
Whirlwind of the Lord by Margaret W. Thiele

The Hesperian Foundation: Publishers of popular health books.
The Hesperian Foundation is a non-profit publisher of health books seeking to empower people to take charge of their own care. Books are available in both English and Spanish. For information or a brochure, contact them at:

The Hesperian Foundation
PO Box 11577
Berkeley, CA 94712-2577
USA

Tel: (510) 845-4507
Fax: (510) 845-0539
Email: hesperianfdn@igc.apc.org

Where Women Have No Doctor, by A. August Burns, Ronnie Lovich, Jane Maxwell, and Katharine Shapiro.

Other titles available include:

Where There is No Doctor
Where There is No Dentist
Disabled Village Children
Helping Health Workers Learn
A Book for Midwives

Use local resources in your area such as:

Government ministries
Adventist and/or local colleges and university women
Adventist and/or local medical institution women
Use the General Conference Women's Ministries seminars and guidelines, available from your division's Women's Ministries director.

Use the Seventh-day Adventist Yearbook

Other addresses to which you may write for catalogs and materials:

	Pacific Press Publishing Assoc. P O Box 5353 Nampa, ID 83653-5353 U S A	Review and Herald Publishing Association 55 West Oak Ridge Drive Hagerstown, MD 21740 U S A
	AdventSource 5040 Prescott Avenue Lincoln, NE 68506 U S A Tel: 1-800-328-0525 or 402-486-2519 Fax: 402-486-2572	New Readers Press US Publishing Division of Laubach Literacy Department S98 P O Box 888 Syracuse, NY 13210-0888 U S A
	Literacy Volunteers of America Inc. 635 James Street Syracuse, NY 13203 U S A	American Bible Society 1865 Broadway New York, NY 10023 U S A