Sources of information and materials of the Christian and Missionary Alliance are generally found through Christian Publications, or through an office at the National Office.

The Christian and Missionary Alliance : Referred to as "The National Office" P.O. Box 35000, Colorado Springs, CO 80935-3500. (719) 599-5999. Offices with materials include Missions Mobilization, Office of Communications, Office of Production Services, and The Alliance Life.

All for Jesus. Alliance history told in an excellent, easy-to-read format. From Christian Publications.

Bridging the GAP. Church missions strategies. From Missions Mobilization at the National Office.

Foreign Flavors. Recipes from C&MA missionaries around the world. From Christian Publications.

The Jaffray Collection of Missionary Portraits. Alliance Missionaries. From Christian Publications.

Prayer Directories. All C&MA addresses of missionaries and churches. From the National Office.

Theology and History of Missions. Study course from the Ministerial Study Program-National Office.

To all Peoples. Atlas-type overview of Alliance fields. From Christian Publications.

The Alliance Life. Bi-weekly magazine of Alliance Missions and much more. From National Office.

The Alliance World. Covers C&MA fields over 3 years. Very informative. From Christian Publications.

The Alliance Women’s Yearbook. 12 ladies meetings a year and more. From District Alliance Women.

Like a Mighty Army. Great missions newsletter. Free. From Missions Mobilization at National Office.

Prayer Line. Monthly bulletin insert of C&MA prayer requests. From National Office.

The President’s Annual Report to Council. Facts. From Office of Communications at National Office.

The Alliance Video Magazine. Top quality features. From Office of Communications at National Office.

Growing a healthy church. Seminars sponsored by Division of Church Ministries at National Office.

Theology and History of Missions. Study course from the Ministerial Study Program-National Office.

Official C&MA Website. www.cmalliance.org

Weekly Alliance Missions Prayer requests. "Dial Alliance Missions" is no longer in effect. Weekly prayer requests are obtained through the Alliance Website, or subscribe for e-mail by sending a message to hub@xc.org. <subscribe parousia requests> (not including < > marks and do not put it in the subject box, but in the body of the message). If you have any questions e-mail to JimTurnbull@xc.org.

Books, books and more books. There are a lot of books out there. The challenge is finding what you need when you need it. Many local Christian book stores don’t stock many missions books because they are not top sell items. Publishers have found the same dilemma. And because mission related books are not produced in large quantities, they are more expensive to print, and thus, more expensive on the book store shelf.

How can you find a good missions book? Where are they? How can one know what will really be useful? This chapter addresses the various kinds of books related to missions. Since Americans are busy and quality conscious, the best ones will be pointed out, as well as how to order them. The appendix will have more complete information.

Christian Publications : 3825 Hartzdale Drive, Camphill PA 17011. 1-800-233-4443. Christian and Missionary Alliance materials. Alliance World and the Jaffray Collection are excellent.

William Carey Library Resource Catalog : US Center for World Mission, 1605 Elizabeth St. Pasadena CA 91104. 1-800-647-7466. All missions books, at a discount rate.

International Communication Network : PO Box 26479, Colorado Springs CO 80936. 1-719-442-6409. Fax- 1-719-380-0936; E-mail: wcn@xc.org. World Christian News and Books, YWAM ministry of information. Good prices

ACMC (Advancing Churches in Missions Commitment) / ACMC, P.O. Box 3929, Peachtree City, GA 30269-7929. 1-800-798-ACMC. (770) 631-9900. Fax (770) 631-9470. Resources for improving missions involvement in the local church.

These categories of missions books are listed in the appendix. The best of each category is listed there along with the catalog or organization where it can be ordered from.

Adopting an Unreached People Group

American culture and trends

Best resource books about missions

Building personal mission vision

Resource books about missions in countries

Creative ideas for children

Creative ideas for teens and adults

Drama and skits related to missions

International Student ministries

Missionary Biographies and History

Missions Committee Leadership

Prayer Journeys

Short term missions trips

Stories for Children

Study Bible for world Christians

Teen Resources

If you have a church library, consider expanding it with these recommended books. If you don’t have one consider getting a book and video resource corner in your church. The books recommended here are the best and most useful and a good starting point. Order the catalogs of the 4 agencies mentioned to find more books available related to missions.

A lot of missions periodicals exist. Therefore the best or more helpful will be mentioned here rather than an exhaustive list. Refer to the appendix for information on where to write to subscribe.

The Alliance Life. A bi-weekly publication with inspirational stories, Bible studies, stories on Alliance Mission fields, and much more. The Christian and Missionary Alliance. P.O. Box 35000, Colorado Springs, CO 80935-3500. (719) 599-5999.

Echo: relfecting Jesus to the World. A contemporary publication for Generation X on missions. To subscribe call 1-800-352-7225. http://echomagazine.com

Evangelical Missions Quarterly. Quarterly publication of missions issues. PO Box 794. Wheaton, IL 60189. (708) 653-2158.

Global Prayer Digest. Published monthly. Daily prayer requests for Unreached Peoples. From U.S. Center for World Missions 1605 Elizabeth St. Pasadena CO 91104. (818) 797-1111. On the Internet : http://www.uscwm.org

Mission Frontiers. Bi-monthly focused on reaching Unreached Peoples around the world. See address above for U.S. Center for World Missions. Excellent information.

Once again, there are many videos out there. See the chapter on Alliance Video Magazine for some practical recommendations about finding videos, various categories, and missionary videos. These videos are the very best in missions. Top priorities for your video library.

Behind the sun. About a new believer returning to his Muslim home. From Open Doors.

Ee-Taow! Powerful drama in Papua New Guinea. Sequel also available. From Wm Carey.

Guess who’s coming to America? Powerful drama on a Muslim International student. From Wm Carey.

Global link. Generation X oriented MTV style, 1997. From International Communications Network.

The harvest. Powerful drama on the farm with a full harvest. From National Office Production Services.

Islam’s hidden half. Creative, informative video for kids (and everyone) about Islam. From Wm Carey.

Ordinary People, Extraordinary Love. Excellent video on adopting a UPG. From Caleb Project.

Peace child. A Don Richardson classic about the Gospel coming to the Stone age. From Wm Carey.

To the ends of the earth. Unreached People Group task. Excellent. From Wm Carey.

Vision for the Nations. 13 valuable lessons on 4 videos. 1996. From Wm Carey.

The wait of the world. Exciting drama for teams/young adults. From Wm Carey.

Remember Alliance Video Magazine as a resource about the C&MA and about world missions. See the chapter written it and the appendix for an index of AVMs by country from 1991 to 2000.

Conference Bulletins

Conference Maps

Conference mouse pads

Conference placemats

Conference T-shirts

CD ROM Missions resources

CD ROM C&MA GOLD - photos, logos, graphics, etc.

US Toy Co., Inc. 1-800-255-6124 Website at www.ustoyco.com.

This company has a catalog with 2 pages of world stuff. The minimum order is $25. Order a catalog and browse. Some items your church can order.

Earth tattoos. 144 world tattoos to stick on skin. (#435H)

World squeeze balls 2" in diameter. (#7230W)

World pencil sharpeners. (#7262P)

Globe yo-yos. (#3026P)

Globe glasses, cheap paper in cheap plastic but adorable on kids (#1142I)

Globe keychain (#KC7)

Inflatable globe ball 16" diameter. (#IN14)

Globe bank 5"tall. (#BB33)

There are straw hats like sombreros, oriental hats, pith helmets and other hats. One can order the following imprinted : mugs, balloons, bumper stickers, flexible fridge magnets, key chains, round buttons, and so on. You could put the missions conference theme and verse on it and use it as a reminder for the Great Commission Fund.

Esther Network International: 854 Conniston Road, West Palm Beach FL 33405-2131. (407)832-6490. Fax (407) 832-8043. Kids prayer tools available. Call for a brochure.

A huggable, squeezable globe to "Hug the world for Jesus." Called a "globall."

Prayer spinner to spin and pray for request it points to. American and Overseas requests.

T-shirts and baseball caps for kids with a missions theme. Banners available too.

World Balloons. Anyplace that sells party balloons probably has world balloons. They are available from Quadralatex, so any party place could special order them if they don’t have them. Helium tanks can be rented with a deposit put down. Consider decorating the church, for a banquet or a kid’s fair with the world balloons.

If you are an elementary teacher or if you home school you are probably familiar with these stores in metropolitan areas around the United States. They have everything an elementary teacher would need for educational ideas, bulletin board supplies, and so on.

These stores often have some of the following :

bulletin boarders with globes or flags

flag stickers or world stickers

books in the geography section on crafts and games from around the world. Be aware that secular craft books often have one or two crafts associated with demonic powers, such as making an african mask or a Native American medicine wheel. The book is valuable for other ideas, but be aware to avoid the crafts with demonic background. If you’re not sure about a craft, ask a missionary.

posters of multi-cultural kids or posters of various continents

puppets, dolls, games from around the world

books, posters, teaching kits on continents or countries (Mexico, Africa, Japan, etc.)

Camp, Bruce K. Adoption : a practical guide to successfully adopting an Unreached People Group. Pasadena : Adopt-a-people campaign, 1993. 51 p. From Wm Carey.

Robb, John D. Focus! The power of people group thinking : a practical manual for planning effective strategies to reach the unreached. Order from Christian Information Network 719-522-1040.

Rowell, John. Magnify your vision for the small church. Atlanta : Northside Community Church, 1998. 387p.

McIntosh, Gary. Three Generations : riding the waves of change in your church. Grand Rapids : Revel, 1995. 215 p. Best overview of the 3 adult generations in America today. From your local Christian Bookstore.

Best resource books about missions : These books have volumes of information.

Mission Mobilizer’s Handbook. Pasadena : US Center for World Mission, 1996. pages A 1-47; B 1-21; C 1-44; D 1-3. From Wm Carey. This book has many, many networks and resources to mobilize the church for missions.

Camp, Bruce. Discovering our Place in His Plans. Minneapolis : Nextstep Resources, 1999. 61p. From The C&MA Office of Missions Mobilization (719) 599-5999 or ACMC.

Dueck, Gerry. Kids for the World : a guidebook for Children’s Mission Resources. 2nd ed. Pasadena : William Carey Library, 1990. 159 p. From Wm Carey.

Winter, Ralph. Perspectives on the World Christian Movement : a reader. Pasadena : William Carey Library, 1992. Pages A 1-155; B 1-226; C 1-192; D 1-314; E 1-36. The best of the best writings about missions. From Wm Carey.

Building personal mission vision Books that will stimulate your vision.

Borthwick, Paul. A Mind for Missions : 10 ways to build your world vision. Colorado Springs : Navpress, 1987. 167 p. From Wm Carey.

Piper, John. Let the Nations be Glad : the supremacy of God in missions. Baker Book House, 1993. 240p. From Wm Carey.

Creative ideas for children : The first 2 books will give a lot of mileage, the 3rd has a lot too.

Crisci, Elizabeth Whitney. Missions Made Fun for Kids : creative ideas to involve children in mission. Colorado Springs : Accent Publications, 1993. 128 p. From Wm Carey.

Gross, Mary ed. The Great Kidmission : a complete resource to educate and excite kids about missions around the world. Ventura : Gospel Light, 1996. 144 p. From Wm Carey.

Williamson, Nancy. 52 ways to teach missions : easy-to-do activities for ages 4-12. Rainbow books, 1996. 64 p.

Creative ideas for teens and adults: There are very few books in this category.

Crisci, Elizabeth Whitney. Missions Made Exciting for Adults : creative ideas to involve adults in missions. Colorado Springs : Accent Publications, 1996. 127 p. From David C. Cook Communications Ministry. 1-800-323-7543.

Friesen, Bob and Sandy. Reach around the World : 52 Global Awareness Activities for Christian Youth.

Wheaton : Victor Publishing, 1994, 144p. (Out of print but worth finding).

A view from on high and 15 other skits. From Caleb Project.

Yardwork and A Missions Carol. From ACMC.

Post, Glen D. Who will fill our shoes? : 13 dramatic sketches for missions awareness. Birmingham : New Hope. 1991. 43 p. From ACMC.

Phillips, Tom and Bob Norsworthy. The world at your door : reaching international students in your home, church and school. . Minneapolis : Bethany House Publishers, 1997. 230 p. Great insights for work with international students and other internationals around you.

Jaffray Collection of Missionary Portraits. Camp Hill : Christian Publications. Dates and pages vary. These books are on the lives of Christian and Missionary Alliance missionaries. From Christian Publications. Also available in a children’s version, called "The junior Jaffray collection of missionary stories."

Tucker, Ruth. From Jerusalem to Irian Jaya : a biographical history of Christian Missions. Grand Rapids : Zondervan, 1983. 512 p. History of missions in well-written format. From Wm Carey.

Camp, Bruce. Bridging the Gap : Global Access Planner. Colorado Springs : Office of Missions Mobilization C&MA, 1997. p 50. Adapted for the C&MA. From the Office of Missions Mobilization at the National Office of the C&MA.

Mays David. How to get your congregation involved in Missions : ACMC helpbook. Wheaton : ACMC, 1997. No page numbers. From ACMC.

Mays, David. How to operate an effective missions leadership team. Wheaton : ACMC, 1996. 35p.

From ACMC.

Hawthorne, Steve and Graham Kendrick. Prayer-walking : praying on site with insight. Creation House, 1993. 206pp. From William Carey Library.

Prayer Journeys : a reference manual for C&MA prayer teams. Colorado Springs : The Christian and Missionary Alliance, 1997. 51 p. Most of the text is from Caleb Project with permission, compiled by John Hanna. From Office of Missions Mobilization at the National Office.

Operation World is an invaluable resource for every church library. It contains accurate statistics and information about population and culture, as well as missions, denominations, translation work and so on. It also has prayer concerns for every country.

Johnstone, Patrick. The Church is Bigger than you Think : the unfinished work of world evangelization. Ross-Shire : Christian Focus Publications/WEC, 1998. 314p. From Wm Carey.

Johnstone, Patrick. Operation World : a day-to-day guide to praying for the world. Grad Rapids : Zondervan, 1993. 662p. From Wm Carey.

Otis, George Jr. Strongholds of the 10/40 Window. Seattle : YWAM Publishing, 1995. 272 p.  From Wm Carey.

Eaton, Chris and Kim Hurst. Vacations with a purpose : a handbook for your short-term missions experience. David C. Cook Publishing, 1991. 120 p. From Wm Carey.

Moore, Steve. Living for the Long Haul : a debriefing manual for short-term missionaries. Missions Division of Kingdom Building Ministries, 1992. 32 p. From ACMC.

The Short Term mission handbook : a comprehensive guide for participants and leaders. First edition. Evanston : Berry Publishing Services, Inc., 1992. 228p. From Wm Carey.

Johnstone, Jill. You can change the world : learning to pray for people around the world. Volume I. Zondervan 1993, 126p. From Wm Carey. Activity books also available. From Wm Carey.

Spragget, Daphnie and Jill Johnstone. You can change the world : learning to pray for people around the world. Volume II. OM Literature, 1996. 126p. From Wm Carey.

Lewis, Karen From Arapush to Zani: a book of Bibleless people. Wycliff Bible Translators, 1986. 32 p. From Wm Carey.

There are 3 series available from Christian Publications, the C&MA publishing house, that are excellent and colorful stories for Children.

The Junior Jaffray Collection of missionary stories

Missionary stories from around the world for children

Missionary - that’s me! series

Christian Growth Study Bible. Grand Rapids : Zondervan, 1997. 1559 p. This Bible just came off the press in Summer of 1997 coordinated by Youth with a mission. It has the usual concordance, maps and helps, as well as 30-path study tracks with personal growth tracks as well as missions tracks. It also has Unreached Peoples profiles, People with impact mini-biographies, special articles, and much more. From International Christian Network or your local Christian Bookstore.

Reel Kids Adventures. Kids adventures doing missions around the world. From International Communications Network and probably found at your local Christian bookstore.

Tracking your walk : a young person’s prayer diary. Seattle : YWAM Publishing, 1994. 221 p. From Youth with a mission. Has information on unreached peoples, scriptures, and lots of space to write. From International Communications Network.

Friesen, Bob and Sandy. Reach around the World : 52 Global Awareness Activities for Christian Youth.

Wheaton : Victor Publishing, 1994, 144p. (Out of print).

Hoke, Steve & Bill Taylor. Send me : your journey to the nations. Pasadena : WEF, 1999. 136p.

Johnson, Kevin. Catch the wave : grabbing your chance to change the world. Minneapolis : Bethany House Publishers, 1996. 140 p. Excellent, easy to read book on making a difference to the Unreached parts of the earth. From International Communications Network or your local Christian Bookstore.

Taylor, William ed. Too Valuable to Lose : exploring the causes and cures of missionary attrition. Pasedena : Wm Carey Library, 1997. 380p. Chapters 13-18 deal with the selection and training process of missionary candidates.