Resources

CompassionLink is dedicated to sustainable solutions for communities in need. Below, you'll find links to many of the resources we've published and collected that have been very useful to our partner communities. All PDFs may be printed and distributed.

- Global CHE Network
- “Beyond Poverty: Multiplying Sustainable Community Development” by Terry Dalrymple
- CHE Webinar with JoAnn Butrin, Dwight and Heather McConnell, and Paula Ireland
- Asset-Based Community Development
- “Disability and the Church, A Vision for Diversity and Inclusion” By Pastor Lamar Hardwick
  - Disability and the Church is a practical and theological reconsideration of the church's responsibilities to the disabled community
- Key Ministry
  - This podcast ministry promotes meaningful connections between churches and families of kids with disabilities for the purpose of making disciples of Jesus Christ.
- “Leading a Special Needs Ministry: A Practical Guide to Including Children and Loving Families” by Amy Fenton Lee
- Soar Special Needs
  - This ministry website provides resources, including podcasts and videos, that empower families with special needs to SOAR in their local and faith communities.
- Pick and Draw Card Game
  - This fun card game can help children learn about flexible thinking and relational skills.
  - The associated book, “The Big Book of Pick and Draw Activities,” also offers ideas for games including ways to introduce the gospel through this fun activity.
- Support for the Visually Impaired:
- Assistive-Devices for the Visually Impaired
- Books, Bible, Christian Books for the Reading Impaired:
  - Audio Bibles- Audiobooks and players including Christian Books
  - BBI - Audio, large print, and Braille Bibles
“The Disaster Ready Home: Be Prepared with Food, Water, Heating, and Sanitation” by Creek Stewart
“The Survival Medical Handbook and Long Term Disaster Preparedness Guide: 2-in-1 Compilation—Modern Day Preppers Secrets to Survive Any Crisis—When Help is Not on the Way” by Small Footprint Press
- Health Education/Training
  - Teach to Transform—CompassionLink partners in community health training.
  - Health Education Program for Developing Countries (Handbook and Illustrations)
  - “Where There is No Dentist” by Murray Dickson
  - “Where There is No Doctor: A Village Health Care Handbook” by Werner, Thuman, & Maxwell
  - “Where Women Have No Doctor” by Burns, Lovich, Maxwell, Shapiro, Nieman, & Metcalf
- Pastoral Care/Living Well:
Helpful advice from our CompassionLink nurses on staying healthy in the field
Go to HIV/AIDS Training and Resources page.
Go to Journals.
- Alternative Fuels—Learn about rocket stoves, briquette presses, and solar ovens:
- Gardens—Sack gardens, chicken tractors, composting, and more:
Bio-sand filters, SODIS, fly traps, and more
Go to webinars.