E-Books
Here are some of my best materials, from ministry training, to short stories, to devotionals, to novels. Some are available for download as Docx files. Clink on the links to download them.
Parable Players: A Comprehensive Approach to Drama Ministry with Youth is a unique approach to preparing a team of youth and adults for drama ministry. Based on a relational model, the book contains three sections: A Leader's Guide that spells out the principles and practices of the ministry, a 3-Day Drama Ministry Training Retreat to immerse your team in the training model, and a Collection of Time-tested Skits, covering everything from mimes to large theater-style projects. Drama creates an open door for ministry with teens. After engaging in the dramas, the team can follow up with their audience with discussions, prayer, small group ministry and other activities. The materials are the result of years of real-life experiences using drama ministry with teens. For more information, see the Youth and Family Ministry section of the website. Published by Mark C. McCann.
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Stories at the Crossroads contains 7 powerful stories of hope and healing with a common theme. Each presents a character who is struggling and must come to terms with their own inner spiritual turmoil. Each one must come to a crossroad, a point of decision, where the person will surrender to something greater in order to find wholeness and rebirth. The message of the stories is clear: the only way to find the answers burning within is to yield to the Savior's gentle calling, to give up oneself in order to accept the love, forgiveness, and life-restoring power that only He can give. Published by Mark C. McCann.
The Incarnation and the Exaltation: an Advent Devotional reflects on the scriptures of incarnation and exaltation in order to take you on a journey of thoughtful self-reflection, drawing you more deeply into the mystery of Christ’s coming into the world and the connection between the incarnation and the cross. The devotional will help you to find joy and discover strength as you walk this wondrous journey to Bethlehem, always holding within your heart the image of the Hill of Calvary and the hope of the Age to come when Christ will return to call his people home! Published by Mark C. McCann.
The Lonely Soul's Joyful Journey is less a quick, prayerful study, and more a series of poetic reflections on the discipline of the journey of Lent. When Jesus began his earthly ministry, He spent 40 days in the desert, fasting and praying as he prepared to live out the purpose for which He came. He faced the hunger and temptation and desolation of the wilderness and came out renewed and ready to walk the road that ultimately led to Calvary. As you walk this 40-day journey, may this time of quiet contemplation bring you into a deeper communion with Christ and help you to understand and live out your purpose as His child! Published by Mark C. McCann.
Wilderness Wanderings is a backpacking devotional that explores the parable of the trek along the trail and the walk along the Narrow Way. As we travel down through the deep valleys and up to the mountain peaks, seek the comfort of the shelter and contemplate the sacramentals of our camp meals and our fellowship with the saints of the trail, we can come to a deeper understanding of what it means to move along the path of life through the trials and triumphs of our journey toward heaven. The devotional contains guides to adapt the individual devotions to your particular journey (weekend, through hike, etc.). Published by Mark C. McCann