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  BOOKS
Basney, Lionel. An Earth-Careful Way of Life: Christian Stewardship and the Environmental Crisis, Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press®, 1994. An examination of American cultural values and ecology, and a call to Christians for "honest repentance" and "small, specific, practical turnings."

Bratton, Susan Power. Six Billion & More: Human Population Regulation and Christian Ethics, Westminster: John Knox Press, 1992. Christian perspectives on population issues.

Campolo, Tony. How to Rescue the Earth Without Worshiping Nature: A Christian’s Call to Save Creation, Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1992. Campolo ties together the evidence of a hurting creation, the need for spiritual grounding, the contributions of theology and the responsibilities of church and individual.

LeQuire, Stan L., ed. The Best Preaching on Earth: Sermons on Caring for Creation, Valley Forge, PA: Judson Press, 1996. A collection of sermons from evangelical leaders such as John Stott, J. Alfred Smith, Sr., Ron Sider, Madeleine L’Engle, Philip Yancey, Eugene Peterson, etc. This volume is full of ideas for talks. Available from the Evangelical Environmental Network. Call (800) 650-6600.

McKibben, Bill. The Comforting Whirlwind: God, Job and the Scale of Creation, Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1994. A reflection on consumer culture and Christian values in light of the dialogue between God and Job.

Roberts, W. Dayton. Patching God’s Garment: Environment and Mission in the 21st Century, Monrovia, CA: MARC, 1994. Provides "an abbreviated theology of the environment" and a "status report" of the present situation, with missions-related reactions from leading evangelicals. Available from Missions Advanced Research Center, 1221 E. Huntington Drive; Monrovia, CA 91016-3400.

Schaeffer, Francis A. (with a concluding chapter by Udo Middleman) Pollution and the Death of Man: The Christian View of Ecology, Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 1992. Reprint. Previously published by Tyndale House (Wheaton, IL), 1970. Schaeffer was the first evangelical in modern times to address the environmental crisis.

Sider, Ronald J., ed. For They Shall Be Fed, Dallas, TX, Word. An extensive collection of biblical passages on hunger and poverty.

Van Dyke, Fred, et al. Redeeming Creation: The Biblical Basis for Environmental Stewardship, Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press®, 1996. An honest overview of environmental problems written by Christian scientists.

STUDY GUIDES
DeWitt, Calvin B. Earth Wise: A Biblical Response to Environmental Issues, Grand Rapids, MI, CRC Publications, 1994. A look at environmental problems and biblical teachings, formatted for use by study groups.

Steward, Ruth Goring. Environmental Stewardship: Global Issues Bible Study Series, Downers Grove: IL, InterVarsity Press®, 1990.

VIDEOS & MUSIC
Caring for Creation (a six-minute video). A teaching and leadership tool using a biblical approach to endangered species. A 14-page study booklet, Some Biblical and Scientific Perspectives on Species Protection, is included in the inexpensive purchase price. Available from the Evangelical Environmental Network. To order, call (800) 650-6600.

How to Rescue the Earth Without Worshiping Nature with Tony Campolo (video, 60 minutes). This video is a sermon by Campolo based on his book of the same title. It may available from Christian Book Distributors, P.O. Box 6000, Peabody, MA 01961-6000. Telephone: (508) 977-5000.

Lisa Zinn. On Earth as in Heaven. A cassette of nine original songs. These come highly recommended. Available from Au Sable Institute, 7526 Sunset Trail NE, Mancelona, MI 49659. Phone: (616) 587-8686.

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