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DV 5253 Prison Ministry: Understanding Prison Culture Inside and Out Textbook
Lennie Spitale / Dr. Terry Lee Stair, Sr.
For most Christians, prison culture is like visiting a foreign land and the thought of
ministering in prison to those incarcerated it is an intimidating prospect. This book will
empower any pastor, educator, or lay leader in doing effective prison ministry by providing
a thorough "inside-out" view of prison life.

DV 5263 Effective Jail and Prison Ministry for the 21st Century Textbook
Dr. W. Thomas Beckner and Jeff Park / Dr. Terry Lee Stair, Sr.
The book points out the “greater need” beyond Bible studies and worship is for
“discipleship through strategies such as mentoring, recovery support groups, life skill
training, aftercare and community reintegration, family reconciliation and restoration.”

DV 5273 The Repeat Offender Audio
Dr. Jan D. Goodman
This course deals with the psychology of an individual who is trapped in the cycle of
repeating crimes and therefore, finding themselves in and out of the prison system.

DV 5303 Pastoral Care Emergencies Textbook
David K. Switzer / Dr. Cynthia A. Simpson
This course is designed to provide insight of the attitude and act of care giving, covering
hospital calls, the dying and bereaved, suicide, divorce, domestic violence, psychiatric
disorders and more. Information provided is highly practical, yet sensitive to theological
issues.

DV 5313 The Practice of Pastoral Care Textbook
Carrie Doehring / Dr. Cynthia A. Simpson
The course gives a tri-visual approach to pastoral care. It demonstrates how the care
giver's life experience affects the method or type of care given to the care seeker. It also
gives instructions in the skill of listening and relationship development.

DV 5323 Recalling Our Own Stories Textbook
Edward P. Wimberly / Dr. Cynthia A. Simpson
This course is designed to instruct ministers on the importance of self-care and how
cultural and familiar myths shape our religious vocation as care givers.

DV 5343 Mission Vision and Values Audio
Dr. John R. Vick
This course will begin a process to build a working tool, that if done correctly, can serve
as a compass for you in your ministry in the Church or the Marketplace. You will learn
that God has been speaking to you all along, he has called and equipped you for a kingdom
work. You will begin the steps of narrowing your focus to what your ministry is, who your
ministry is for, what their primary needs are, and how to meet those needs. You will also
learn that your uniqueness is part of your kingdom effectiveness.

DV 5353 The First 48 Hours (Spiritual Caregivers as First Responders) Textbook
Jennifer S. Cisney / Dr. Fabienne M. Naomi
This course offers a guide that equips the student to cross the road with competence and
compassion. As first responders, it can make a difference between life and death and this
course offers guidance in providing crisis intervention from a spiritual perspective.

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