SU Victoria

There are many, including Christians, who might regard the Ten Commandments as an old list of dos and don’ts that are unlikely to be relevant to the moral relativism of today. But not so. Dr Scott Cowdell takes a new look at the Ten Commandments to make clear that these guidelines for living remain as rich and relevant as ever.

By local legend Tom Slater, this book combines his long experience of ministry and leadership in camping contexts. Recommended by camping associations in the UK and US, this is ‘an excellent resource for the person who has taken on the task of running a camping program’. Very readable and highly practical – ‘required reading for anyone involved in providing outdoor residential experiences for young people.’

By local ministry leader, Ted Endacott, Learning on the Run encourages Christian learning that is Biblically based through active use of the mind, body, imagination and emotions. Great for youth and adult groups, and camps. Includes wide games, simulation games, role plays, enacted Bible readings, drama, board games and activities for exploring values.

The Forgotten Ways and
The Forgotten Ways Handbook –
This inspired and radical teaching for $36.95

Do you know what the trends in thinking and spirituality are in the mission fields around you here in Australia? Well, find out!
For any Christian or church leader who wants to be realistically informed about the path Australia is heading along, Hugh Mackay takes a good hard look at who we are now and where we are heading at this stage. While prosperity seems on the rise, depression, anxiety and a yearning for something other than ’stuff’ is on the rise.

Edited by Cheryl Catford, ‘this remarkable book should be read and meditated upon by all those who wish to follow Jesus.’ More than 30 Christian writers (including Tim Costello, Dave Andrews, Tony Campolo, Jackie Pullinger, Phillip Yancey and John Smith) have contributed their thoughts on the subject of following the fire of the Spirit.

By Australian Johnny Burns, this CD is full of crazy praise pop songs that Kids LOVE! Tested and recommended by childrens’ ministers from SU and CTM. Putting beat and rhythm and colour into singing their hearts out for God!

A fantastic book ordered by school, churches and families every year for any children going from Grade 6 into the new and often daunting world of Secondary School. Full of information, advice and tips about what it will be like and the meaning of new terms and phrases. This book is a great way to help kids feel more prepared and secure about undertaking this major transition.

Teaching and talking from experience, Stephen Robinson shares first hand wisdom on care for those experiencing a major disaster.
Robinson has been a volunteer fire-fighter and chaplain with the NSW Rural Fire Service since 1996. This book is the fruit of a a doctorate that included many interviews with chaplains and pastors who have working in disaster settings, and offers advice and strategies specific to these situations.

Melbourne Lecturer, Rev Dr Simon Carey Holt, calls on his long experience of house church and pastoral care to call on us to be the spirit and presence of Jesus to those who live right beside us.
Winner of the Christian Book of the Year, this is a valuable book for all Christians who have heard the call to love their neighbour in the local as well as global sense. Compassionate, practical and wise.
Highly recommended.