Writing
I have extensive experience in developing resources for faith formation and Christian education, particularly for younger generations and intergenerational settings. I also have interests in spiritual development, creative worship resources, and media and creative arts. I have also worked in editing and publishing.
A Blessing for the Imperfect
I wrote this recently for a colleague who was finishing her ministry role. May the blessing of work unfinished be yours. Be content that it was not all yours to complete. May the blessing of unfulfilled goals be yours. Be content that others also need to seek their...
Holy Week
Palm Sunday We hope for a leader to make our world right more than a six o’clock news sound bite of wisdom, not slogans of hope, not hollow integrity, not inconsistency just humanity, not hubris This humble rider seems no firm decider no simple spin no solid plan not...
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
DEEPER WATER
Craig Mitchell, Deeper Water: Resources for Immersive Worship. Adelaide: MediaCom Education. 2021.
BY WORD AND DEED
Houston, D, Palmer, D, Mitchell, C, and T Hein. By Word and Deed. Unley: MediaCom Education, 2017.
A history of lay education in the Synod of South Australia.
WALKING TOGETHER
Craig Mitchell, Walking Together: Exploring the Covenant between First an Second Peoples – Study Guide. Assembly, Uniting Church in Australia, 2015
WATER FOR THE JOURNEY
Craig Mitchell, Water for the Journey. Thornbury: Desbooks. 2002.
A Lenten Study Series and invitation to imagine the future
DISCIPLINES
Craig Mitchell, “Refuge and Hope” series, Disciplines.
Nashville: The Upper Room. 2013.
YOUNG PEOPLE, TECHNOCULTURE & EMBODIED SPIRITUALITY
Craig Mitchell, “Young People, Technoculture and Embodied Spirituality” in Stephen Garner (ed) Theology and the Body. Interface. Vol 14., No. 2, 2011
THE NATURE OF WORSHIP
Craig Mitchell and Chris Walker, “The Nature of Worship including a Consideration of Contemporary and Alternative Worship” in Chris Walker (ed), Building on the Basis. Sydney: Uniting Church in Australia. 2012
REAFFIRMING OUR BAPTISM
Craig Mitchell, Reaffirming Our Baptism: A Proposal for Confirmation Reform. Uniting Church Studies, Vol. 4, No. 1, March 1998.
THE BELONGING KIT
Cheryl Lawrie (ed), The Belonging Kit. Melbourne: Uniting Education. 1998.
Chapter1: Baptism – Beginning, Belonging, Becoming.
Chapter 2: Planning for Baptism
CHILDREN OF THE BIBLE
Craig Mitchell, Children of the Bible. General Board of Global Ministries, United Methodist Church USA.. 2005.
Youth Bible study series
DEVOZINE
Devozine. Nashville: The Upper Room. 1997-2014.
Author of many youth devotional articles
DEVOZINE MENTOR’S GUIDE
Devozine Mentor’s Guide. Nashvile: The Upper Room. 1997 to 2014.
Learning designer for the Guide and writer.
SEXUALITY AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Craig Mitchell, “Sexuality and Young People” in Sexuality: Exploring the Issues, Assembly Sexuality Task Group. Melbourne: Uniting Church Press. 1996.
CHOOSING PILGRIMAGE
Kyle Dugan and Craig Mitchell, Choosing Pilgrimage.
Nashville: Upper Room Books. 2007.
Volume 1 in The Way of Pilgrimage series for young adults.
A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH
Craig Mitchell, Cheryl Lawrie and John Emmett,
A Comprehensive Approach: Ministry and Mission with Children, Young People and Families. Melbourne: Uniting Education. 1996.
THE BEST FOR YOUTH LEADERS
Geraldine Anderson and Craig Mitchell (eds), The Best for Youth Leaders. Melbourne: JBCE.1996..
HOW TO WORK WITH YOUNG PEOPLE
Ken Anderson, Geraldine Anderson and Craig Mitchell, How to Work with Young People. Melbourne: JBCE. 1991.
MONEY, GOD & US
Craig Mitchell, Money. God & Us. Melbourne: JBCE. 1993.
Life Plus curriculum intergenerational learning resource.
I BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST
Craig Mitchell, I Believe in Jesus Christ. Melbourne: JBCE. 1993.
Life Plus Curriculum intergenerational learning resource.
TOP GEAR: DISCIPLESHIP STUDIES FOR YOUTH
Craig Mitchell (ed), Top Gear series. Melbourne: JBCE. 1991-1993.
Editor and contributing author
ENCOUNTERS WITH JESUS
Craig Mitchell (ed), Encounters with Jesus. Melbourne: JBCE. 1992.
18 guided Scripture meditations for groups with an introduction and centring prayers.
YOUTH LEADER CERTIFICATE
Craig Mitchell (ed), Youth Leader Certificate.
Melbourne: JBCE. 1992.
Ecumenical national training resource for youth ministry.
STUDENTS AT RISK: SCHOOL SUPPORT PROGRAMS
Craig Mitchell, Students at Risk. Melbourne: The Queen’s Trust for Young Australians. 1996.
Action research project involving five secondary schools across Australia.
A.D. MAGAZINE
Craig Mitchell (guest editor), A.D. Magazine. Melbourne: JBCE. 1989.