L Ruth Carter: 5 books

Drama is a ministry that can involve many people in a church congregation. This book discusses stagecraft, dramaturgy, and how to use drama in the church. The first chapter describes how communication broke down in the Garden of Eden, and how it has affected our relationships with God and with each...

A program of readings, drama, and music that can be produced by most church congregations, it celebrates the life and hymns of Fanny Crosby, known as the "Queen of Gospel Song Writers." Blind from birth, Crosby became one of the most prolific hymn writers. Her lyrics continue to bless Christians today, and her story continues to inspire.

This is a collection of worship services, plays, poems, and litanies to be used in church services for Easter, Mother's Day, and Father's Day. These programs are simple, requiring only small casts and minimal sets and props. While they do not include music, they suggest appropriate songs. The material has a good variety for both children and adults, and includes audience participation.

A collection of plays, short stories, and poems, this is a resource for churches to use for developing their Christmas programs. The material includes simple performance pieces which can be produced by small, modest groups as well as by larger congregations.

Here is a collection of one-act plays, shorter sketches, and monodramas (one-person plays) that can be used in Christian ministry. Simple to produce with single sets and casts of under ten characters, these pieces may be performed in just about any venue. I am making these scripts available free in...