Next Step Resources
Every significant contribution to our world’s history has started somewhere. You may be taking your first step right now, by making the decision to learn more. Listed below, you’ll find books that will help you understand the scope of the AIDS pandemic around the world. You’ll also find details about the Hope & Action curriculum that can be used in a small group setting to educate and inspire people in your congregation.
These materials and others can serve as a great starting point if your church is beginning to investigate this crisis. As you read and study, allow God’s Spirit to guide you as to how He has positioned your church to make a difference. Your best contribution will be unique to your church, using the one-of-a-kind resources—including the unique vision, gifts, and hearts of your people—available to you.
It is our hope these resources will serve as a catalyst for your process of discovery and activation.
Acting on AIDS: Acting on AIDS (AOA) is a program started by Christian college students to create awareness and activism of the global AIDS pandemic at colleges across the nation. With the support of World Vision, Christian college students have formed a network of Acting on AIDS chapters which seek to change hearts on campuses, create awareness in communities, and advocate for those impacted by the global AIDS pandemic. For further information, visit their website at www.actingonaids.org.
AIDS Experience: World Vision has created a unique 3,000-square-foot interactive village that allows participants to walk in the footsteps of an African child affected by AIDS. Called "The World Vision AIDS Experience", this transformational exhibit is currently touring key conferences and venues across the country. To learn more about the Experience, or to view a virtual tour online, visit www.worldvision.org/aidsexperience.
Hope & Action: This DVD and small group curriculum will inform, encourage, and challenge you through 2 one-hour sessions. Visit willowcreek.com/resources to order your copy or find out more information.
Books:
- A Guide to Acting on AIDS, by World Vision.
- The aWAKE Project, Uniting Against The African AIDS Crisis, by Thomas Nelson and W Publishing Group.
- The Invisible Cure, by Helen Epstein
- The Epidemic, by Jonathan Engel
- The Hope Factor: Engaging the Church in the HIV/AIDS Crisis, by Tetsunao Yamamori, DavidDageforde, and Tina Bruner.
- The Skeptic's Guide to the Global AIDS Crisis, by Dale Hanson Bourke.
- Mission: Africa, by Thomas Nelson and W Publishing Group.
Websites:
Visit www.worldvisionresources.com or contact JoJo Palmer at 909.463.2998. World Vision offers 20% discount for orders placed, and larger discounts for bulk orders.
Pastors Toolkit Includes multiple resources to inform and engage your Congregation on the AIDS issue.
To order a pastors toolkit, visit our website at www.worldvision.org/toolkit to view of list of the included resources or call 1.888.303.2003.
The Red Fish (www.theredfish.org) is a site dedicated to catalyzing action in the faith community regarding the AIDS issue. Visit their site for information, resources, and ways to get involved and make a difference.
Another great resource website is www.thebody.com. Offering the latest news on the fight against HIV/AIDS as well as hundreds of discussions and resources, The Body is an extensive repository of information that will frame your thinking about this issue.
Speakers Bureau: AIDS experts, both from the United States and regions of the world heavily impacted by the AIDS pandemic, available to speak in churches. Visit our website at www.worldvision.org/speakers.
Videos:
- Hidden Faces of AIDS: visit www.worldvision.org/churches.
- One Life Revolution: visit www.oneliferevolution.org.
- To access multiple videos on AIDS: www.aidsvideos.org.
