| Because of Grácia: A Film and Faith Conversation Guide Contributor(s): Friesen, Chris (Author), Simes, Michelle (Author) |
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ISBN: 1947297023 ISBN-13: 9781947297029 Publisher: Dexterity OUR PRICE: $14.24 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Ministry - Youth - Religion | Christian Ministry - Discipleship - Religion | Christian Living - Spiritual Growth |
| Physical Information: 0.38" H x 7.5" W x 9.25" (0.69 lbs) 176 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Because of Gr cia: A Film and Faith Conversation Guide is a different kind of resource from most movie discussion guides, and it's different from most bible studies. It's a 45-day experience to spark conversations on the challenges students face every day as Christians. Based on the themes of the award-winning film Because of Gr cia, each week's conversation has info on group activities and then follows up with five days of devotional reflections for a student and his or her conversation partner. Topics and conversations include:
These Because of Gr cia conversations will help students know how to handle the life-altering choices they face everyday-- friendships and relationships, dating and falling in love, how to choose life and support those facing teen pregnancy, and how to confidently voicing your faith and beliefs in public. So let this film and faith conversation be a part of their faith journey, and get real with these real-life questions on God, friendship, and love. |
Contributor Bio(s): Friesen, Chris: - A teacher and pastor by profession and a songwriter and storyteller on the side, Chris Friesen holds a master's degree in theology from Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary at Fresno Pacific University and has worked for years in youth, young adult, and children's ministry, from the Canadian boreal forest to the inner city. He resides in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on the Canadian prairies, where he makes music with his wife and six children in the Friesen Family Band.Simes, Michelle: - Michelle Simes is a Special Education teacher and homeschool mom who is married to Tom, the writer and director of the award-winning film Because Of Gracia. Michelle has written pro-life and youth curriculum material for schools and churches, and she has worked in ministry to teens and young adults around the areas of chastity and sanctity of life issues. She currently resides in the heartland of Canada, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Michelle and Tom have been blessed with thirty three years of marriage and four beautiful children ages 16-26. |