Seven Study and Discussion Guides Endorsed by EEN

Earthwise: A Biblical Response to Environmental Issues by Calvin B. DeWitt. Published by CRC Publications, 1994. Possibly the best all-around study guide for adults. Written by the "dean" of the biblical creation-care movement who teaches environmental science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is the Director of the Au Sable Institute for Environmental Studies. Thoroughly biblical, theologically orthodox, and grounded in sound science. Six chapters, 81 pages. Includes suggestions for group sessions.

The Gift of Creation: A Discussion Guide on Caring for the Environment by Virginia Vroblesky. Published by NavPress, 1992. A rich study guide that helps your group pose questions like, "Does God care about the natural world? Should we care? What is our connection with the rest of creation? What is the appropriate way for humans to carry out our responsibilities toward nature?" Available from EEN.

While Creation Waits: A Christian Response to the Environmental Challenge by Dale and Sandy Larsen. Published by Harold Shaw Publishers, Wheaton, IL, 1992. In clear and Bible-grounded language, the authors move us from a "Distorted Vision" of the "good life" toward "Restoring the Vision" of God-centered values, caring for land, justice and ecology, simplicity, idealism and realism.

Tending Creation: Shaw Contemporary Issues Series by Dale & Sandy Larsen. Published by Harold Shaw Publishers, Wheaton, IL, 1991. An excellent, concise, eight-chapter discussion guide focusing on biblical texts and contemporary creation care questions. A great text for an introductory eight-week small-group Bible study. Available from EEN.

New Life to the Earth: Scripture Readings on Caring for God's Creation. Published by the American Bible Society, 1992. This is a booklet of selected Bible verses and reflection questions, which could also be adapted for use in worship services or drama.

Thorns In The Garden Planet: Meditations on the Creator's Care by Vera C. Shaw. Published by Thomas Nelson Publishers, Nashville, 1993. A reflective, biblically grounded study on the connections between a personal relationship with God and a personal response to creation. Available from EEN.

Heaven and Earth: 30 Readings from the Bible's Teaching About Creation. Published by the International Bible Society in 1999. Excellent for private or group devotions. Helpful compendium of biblical texts on creation. Available from EEN.

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