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Great Books to Give Away

We have so much good news – but how to share it? Lending or giving away a book is one great way to share Jesus. Here’s some good news books we recommend:

Great Short Videos We Recommend

SHORT CHRISTMAS VIDEOS WE LIKE

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Jesus the Bloke

Books, Books for Outreach and Evangelism, Resources

Recommended giveaway book: "It’s not often that in a book about Jesus the first chapter starts off with a quote from the famous Australian film The Castle. That was enough to catch my eye and convince me to read further. By the time I had finished I’d found another resource I can use with plenty of my mates." - From review by Stan Fetting

The Ultimate Christmas Wishlist

Books, Books for Outreach and Evangelism, Christmas Resources, Resources

Recommended Christmas Give-away/present: A short (60pg) booklet outlining the good news in an accessible way using a Christmas theme.

Missing Peace?

Christmas Resources, Resources

Free Christmas outreach series designed to be highly invitable and accessible for newcomers, but equally fit for the whole church. It’s flexible too – so you can adapt it to suit your own timing and style. The download includes 5 sermon outlines and customisable artwork for promotion and presentation.

Building a Discipleship Culture

Training, Training Courses

Crossover recommends: An immersive two-year partnership for church leadership teams to embed effective discipleship practices in their church's culture

Written in Chalk

Evangelistic Video, Resources

Crossover recommends: Written in Chalk: The Echo of Arthur Stace - a documentary film tracing the legacy of Arthur Stace - famous for chalking 'Eternity' in Sydney, a witness that became iconic.

Census and Sensibility

Encouragement, Sacred Agents blog

Sacred Agents #110: What is the 2021 Australian Census data on religious affiliation telling us? I try to interpret columns of numbers into meaningful narrative.

Carols in Your Back Yard

Christmas Resources, Resources

Free Christmas Event Resource: A 1-hour video Carols event with professional musicians and short message for use in your church or background event. Produced by Gymea Baptist Church.

Total Truth Series

Evangelistic Video, Resources, Youth Resources

Crossover Recommends: 4-part short video series by Bulls+Arrows (Youth Dimensions) youth focused, outlining essentials of the gospel.

Faith Runs Deep

Evangelistic Video, Resources

Crossover Recommends: 12 Episode documentary from Olive Tree Media sharing stories of faith from around Australia

Testimony: Merle’s Story

Evangelistic Video, Resources, Testimonies

Recommended testimony video (7:51) from NewLife Church Gold Coast

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Fruitful Church

Books, Books - Encouragement, Encouragement, Research and Lead Thinking

Book by Andrew Turner: What is real success for a church? What are we aiming for? If it’s all about size and health, then why did Jesus curse that big, healthy-looking fig tree? Could it be that we are aiming to shape churches that will impress everyone but him? What does a truly fruitful church look like? Fruitful Church exposes how, ironically, the typical aims of growth and health actually choke real life from churches. It explores an alternative vision that refreshes every aspect of local church life and compels it to awaken from static religious institution towards the dynamic missional movement that God first planted.

The Orchestration of Salvation

Encouragement, Evangelistic Video, Resources, Training

Short video about how God draws people to himself. Interesting twist at the end - discussion starter

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Taking the Plunge: Baptism and Belonging to Jesus

Baptism Resources, Books, Books for Outreach and Evangelism, Resources, Youth Resources

A resource for pastors, youth leaders and evangelists to keep on hand. With discussion questions at the end of each chapter, this book walks through with people what it means and looks like to entrust their whole lives to Christ, and how the act of baptism encapsulates and enacts it.

Christianity Explored

Evangelistic Courses, Evangelistic Video, Resources, Youth Resources

Crossover recommends: Christianity Explored Ministries helps people to meet Jesus in the pages of the Bible. They publish a range of materials to introduce Jesus Christ to those who are unfamiliar with his message - including excellent 4 short courses and high quality associated materials.

Surprise the World

Books, Training, Training Books, Training Courses

Discipleship expert Michael Frost presents five routines that make evangelism a lifestyle that is fulfilling, effective, and easy to live out!

Lost Sheep – Children’s Stories

Books, Books for Outreach and Evangelism, Childrens Resources, Christmas Resources, Easter Resources, Resources

Crossover Recommends: Over 30 Bible stories for children that point clearly to Jesus. Fun, Australian and vibrantly illustrated, available as books, storytelling packs and activity packs. By Andrew McDonough

Jesus the Game Changer – S2

Encouragement, Evangelistic Courses, Evangelistic Video, Resources

Crossover Recommends: Jesus the Game Changer - Series 2: To the Ends of the Earth. 13 episodes hosted by Karl Faase. Follow along as Karl speaks to over 50 guests around the world about how and why the gospel spread to become a truly global faith. Be inspired by stories of faith and courage of those who went to the ends of the earth, and consider what it looks like now to take the gospel from everywhere, to everywhere.

The Other Story of Christmas

Christmas Resources, Evangelistic Video, Resources

‘The Other Story’ videos are powerful and moving 3 minute spoken word poems illustrated through video. They contrast the ‘other’ story of Christmas/Easter respectively, with the usual hustle and bustle of these commercialised celebrations. The Other Story videos are designed for people who do not follow to Jesus, to help them discover the real meaning behind Christmas/Easter.

Ceremony Resources Wanted

Ceremony, Funerals, Resources, Weddings

Wanted: Ceremony Resources. Many pastors and leaders find that Weddings, Funerals and other ceremonies can be real opportunities to share Jesus. We're on the hunt for great material to make available here.