Resources by Marjory Bankson

$13	Seasons of Friendship: Naomi and Ruth as a Model for Relationship - Revised Edition by Marjory Bankson With a deep understanding of Scripture and women's experience, Marjory Zoet Bankson probes the ancient story of Ruth and Naomi to rediscover the significance of their relationship to twenty-first century friendships. The first title in the new Women to Walk With series, Seasons of Friendship includes personal Journaling themes for reflection and a study guide with discussion questions and group exercises. SPRING, the season of birth when friends nurture our new growth SUMMER, the season of change when friends stretch our individuality AUTUMN, the season of integration, when friends confirm our changes WINTER, the season of solitude, when friends walk with us in silence
$13	Braided Streams: Esther and a Woman's Way of Growing - Revised Edition by Marjory Bankson Explore women's unique path of spiritual and emotional development. Adopting Esther's story as a model for development and healing, Bankson calls each person to integrate the streams of life that often get split during adolescence.  In eight chapters, each with journaling questions for individual reflection and guidelines for small group discussion, Bankson probes the issues of internal and external messages women receive about being female, of control and choice, of power and community.  Braided Streams has been valued and used across the country by church groups and women's retreats for more than twenty years and continues to grow in popularity every year. The revised edition continues to invite God's creativity to flow through our lives more visibly so we can claim the current in place of public advocacy.
$15	The Call of the Soul: Six Stages of Spiritual Development by Marjory Bankson Understanding the concept of call is one way to reclaim the soul-centerdness which we long for but cannot seem to find in our culture today. There may be one main call at any given time, but God seems to have an unfolding purpose for each of us which does not end when a particular round has been completed. The process of apprehending call follows the same six-step pattern in each round of one’s life even though the focus and result will be different at each period of the spiral journey.  The Bible is full of call stories! Throughout the Bible, God calls people to action -- to new roles and responsibilities on behalf of others. Each story of call begins with an internal dialogue, then there is a testing phase and finally, the subject is ready to take action even when that is opposed. The stories of Gideon and Esther will be used to explore the deeper structure of call.  Check out a website dedicated to this journey of call: www.CallToTheSoul.org
$10	Braided Streams: Esther and a Woman's Way of Growing - First Edition by Marjory Bankson Explore women's unique path of spiritual and emotional development. Adopting Esther's story as a model for our development and healing, Bankson calls us to integrate the streams of our lives that often get split during adolescence. In eleven chapters, each with journaling questions for individual reflection and/or discussion, Bankson probes the issues of internal and external messages we receive about being female, of control and choice, of power and community.  Braided Streams has been valued and used across the country by church groups and women's retreats for more than twelve years and continues to grow in popularity every year.  First Edition Closeout Sale!
.$10	Seasons of Friendship: Naomi and Ruth as a Pattern - First Edition by Marjory Bankson One of our most universal longings is to be understood. So we search for the perfect companion, the perfect friend. Yet friendships cycle like the seasons, Bankson poses, and in different seasons of our life, we need different levels of companionship. Using the biblical story of Ruth and Naomi as a polarizing lens, Bankson focuses on the dynamics that nurture friendships. In eight chapters, the striking, tender loyalty of Ruth and Naomi is explored at ever deeper levels, re-discovering their relevance for our contemporary journey. Each chapter includes journaling questions and exercises for personal or group study. First Edition Closeout Sale!
$15	This is My Body: Creativity, Clay, and Change by Marjory Bankson Using the process of sculpting clay into pottery, Bankson leads us through the pottery as a metaphor for the spiritual journey. At each stage, she draws from her experience as a professional potter, making the creative process come alive with her personal story.  Each of the seven chapters also includes the stories of two biblical women, one from the Old Testament and one from the New Testament, journal questions and group exercises.   ** out of print **
$30	With Tongues of Fire: Five Women From the Book of Acts featuring Marjory Bankson This video is an imaginative presentation of five biblical women. Each presentation is followed by questions which are designed to help viewers relate their personal stories to God's biblical story. Issues discussed include purpose or vision, the wise use of money, dealing with conflict & safety in decision-making, leadership, male/female partnerships in life & ministry. The women are Mary, the mother of Jesus, Sapphira, Rhoda, Lydia & Priscilla. A leader's guide gives direction for each session for effective use of the video presentation and the group interaction.