RESOURCES
Books
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Shaping the Future: Girls and Our Destiny
| Editor: | Dr. Phyllis Kilbourn |
| Published by: | William Carey Library 2008 |
| Price(US$): | 15.99 |
| Description: | Paper, approx. pages 320 |
Scripture declares that all children are a gift - an inheritance - from God (Psalm 127:3). To reject the girl child, or to ascribe lesser importance to her, de nies God’s justice and character and the truth that all children are created in His image.
This book includes a global overview of girl-child is sues stemming from gender discrimination and explores the root causes for this disparity. A response to the plight of the girl child commences with a strong theological foundation for shaping our valuing of the girl child. The ensuing strategies discussed aim to help the girl child surmount the barriers that prevent her from reaching her full, God-given potential and also result in physical, emotional and spiritual healing.
Children in Crisis: A New Commitment
| Editor: | Dr. Phyllis Kilbourn, editor |
| ISBN: | 0-912552-97-2 |
| Published by: | MARC, 1996 |
| Price(US$): | $18.00 + freight |
| Description: | Paperrback, approx. 270 pages |
Children in Crisis spells out the role of the church in a biblical, God-directed response to the ills of children. This unique book will acquaint the reader with the problems of street children, sexually exploited children, children of war, child laborers, the girl child, children with HIV/AIDS and more. After exposing the problems, Children in Crisis shows the reader how some have responded. It also helps the reader learn how to counsel wounded children and nurture them spiritually. A special "Tool Box" section introduces Christian agencies that specialize in providing help to hurting children.
Sexually Exploited Children: Working to Protect and Heal
| Editor: | Dr. Phyllis Kilbourn, editor |
| ISBN: | 0-912552-97-2 |
| Published by: | MARC, 1996 |
| Price(US$): | 18.00 |
| Description: | Paperback, approx. 270 pages |
Healing the Children of War is designed to give practical guidance to those who desire to be of service to little ones whose lives have been shattered by conflict. Joining Dr. Phyllis Kilbourn as authors are qualified professionals, many of whom, like her, have lived through civil wars alongside the children who suffered unspeakable horrors. Used in over 70 countries, this book is an excellent tool for anyone working with traumatized children generally, not only with children of war. It will help the reader understand trauma and give ideas on how to help children who have lived through horrendous circumstances.
Street Children: A Guide to Effective Ministry
| Editor: | Dr. Phyllis Kilbourn |
| ISBN: | 1-887983-01-5 |
| Published by: | MARC, 1997 |
| Price(US$): | 18.00 |
| Description: | Paper, approx. 255 pages |
Anyone working in urban mission or with forgotten children will be motivated by this volume and become better equipped to face the challenges of this complex ministry.
Sexually Exploited Children: Working to Protect and Heal
| Editor: | Dr. Phyllis Kilbourn & Marjorie McDermid |
| ISBN: | 1-887983-09-0 |
| Published by: | MARC, 1998 |
| Price(US$): | 18.00 |
| Description: | Paper, approx. 325 pages |
Dr. Phyllis Kilbourn and Marjorie McDermid provide us with a hands-on, practical resource for people who are ready to respond to the needs of exploited children. The authors of this volume outline helpful strategies and specific actions to combat this crisis. They also present effective healing and prevention programs.
Sexually Exploited Children is not only about the evils of child exploitation, it is also about hope. It is designed to help the reader become an effective instrument to facilitate Christ’s healing and love to broken children.
Children Affected by HIV/AIDS, Compassionate Care
| Editor: | Dr. Phyllis Kilbourn |
| Published by: | MARC, 2002 |
| Price(US$): | 18.00 |
| Description: | Paper, approx. 206 pages |
The diversity of authorship - practitioners, community educators, psychologists, mission strategists, medical professionals - and their collective insights and expertise have provided a valuable resource for those attempting to cope with the awesome task of being compassionate caregivers to the millions of children who desperately need help living through the tragedy and brokenness of AIDS.
Edited by Phyllis Kilbourn, Children affected by HIV/AIDS takes a compassionate look at the lives of children who have been touched by HIV/AIDS and the psychosocial ramifications for their caregivers.
Training Modules
Module 1: Trauma & Crisis Care
Curriculum & Module Developer: Phyllis Kilbourn, PhD
This 15-lesson module (212 pages) provides an understanding of the impact of trauma-produced losses in the life of a child and how to restore those losses.
The lessons place emphasis on holistic ministry, covering various effective intervention principles that promote healing and facilitate closure to a child's traumatic experiences.
Included with the module are lesson enrichment resources, notes on childhood development, a crisis care teaching guide, a children-in-crisis DVD and a CD containing more than 50 visual aids suitable for producing transparencies and/or handouts. Price: US$40.00.
The Curriculum, including lesson plans, enrichment resources, Visual Aids CD and the Children in Crisis DVD. Price US $40.00 plus freight.
The resource textbook is, Healing the Children of War: A handbook for ministry to children who have suffered deep trauma, Phyllis Kilbourn editor. Price US$18.00.
Module 2: Street Children
Curriculum & Module Developer: Phyllis Kilbourn, PhD
The material in this 18-lesson module (202 pages) is designed to train those working, or desiring to work, with street children.
A foundational course, it helps participants understand who street children are and why they are on the streets.
It also provides an understanding of the types of intervention commonly applied and gives step-by-step help for establishing a sustainable street children's project.
In addition it highlights the challenges of working with street children and some real solutions to addressing these issues. Included is a CD containing more than 100 visual aids suitable for producing transparencies and/or handouts and a DVD of video clips for use in teaching the course. Price US $45.00 plus shipping and handling.
The resource textbook is, Street Children: A Guide to Effective Ministry, Phyllis Kilbourn editor. Price: US $18.00 plus shipping and handling.
Module 3: Care for Orphans and Vulnerable Children
Module Developer: Janette Pepall, B.A., DW
Module 3 provides an overview of the situation for OVC’s worldwide and an understanding of their lives and needs.
It explores the impact on children losing their families and homes, and discuses models of alternative placement programs for children requiring out of home care.
Some basic intervention strategies are considered and how best to care for those involved in the children’s lives.
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Videos
Engaging the Church for Disabilities Ministry
Join Charlie Chastain and Michael Norton as they share about the state of the population having disabilities in Russia and Eastern Europe.
Session filmed during the 2009 Eastern European Summit on Orphans and the Church.
http://www.comission.org/resources/?id=1418
Other Resources
Red Card: Standing Against Oppression, Providing Hope is a dynamic, 8-week family curriculum on children at risk.
Lessons raise awareness of six different types of children at risk:
- Children in Poverty
- Orphans in Institutions
- Street Kids
- Child Laborers
- Children of War
- Children Affected by HIV/AIDS
Lessons include videos, simulations, family processing time, prayer, at-home activities, and practical steps for involvement. Scripture woven through each lesson helps participants gain a biblical perspective on God’s heart for the least of these, and our mandate to respond. Hands-on learning allows participants to step into the daily lives of children at risk, which motivates them to make a difference.
Designed as a cross-generational church class, Red Card may also be used in home groups and to train short-term family teams going to minister to children at risk.
The Red Card Curriculum Set includes:
- DVD with seven video segments and promotional video
- CD-ROM with eight printable lessons, teacher background notes, and weekly class posters
- Customizable files of promotional materials (posters, letters, flyers, web text, promotional clip, and more)
- 30 Pathfinder journals and 30 sets of eight prayer cards
Content is age-appropriate for children in grade 4 and up.
"This family-oriented curriculum is cutting edge, and is an incredible opportunity for families to serve, worship, and learn together." F. Knoll, Pastor, White River Community Church
"This information is absolutely needed by the church to call us to action in an arena we have ignored for too long. Having the whole family in the class was excellent!" K. Allred, class participant
For more information about Red Card, and to see a sample lesson, click here.
