Nooma (a transliteration of the Greek word Pneuma) is a set of thirteen DVDs and personal/group reflection guides presented by Rob Bell, founding pastor of Mars Hill Bible Church in Grandville, Michigan and author of Velvet Elvis, Repainting the Christian Faith. Each DVD presents a short reflection with imagery, music and questions for consideration. Nooma DVDs can be purchased singly from Christian bookstores. The reflection guides are available for free download from www.nooma.com
Settings
Small groups, large sessions
Styles of Learning
Video, Discussion, Reflection, Reading, Bible Study, Action
Number of sessions
13 sessions available - each stand alone
Length of sessions
30 minutes to 2 hours
Aims
- Thought provoking
- Conversation starting
- Integration of faith and life
Theological Perspective
Broad, holistic
Age Group
Adult, young adult
Specific leadership requirements
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Country of origin
USA
Available in languages other than English
Subtitles in English, French, German, Korean, Mandarin, Portugese, Spanish
Resources provided
DVD - commentary by Rob Bell, music, text
Discussion guide in colour with DVD
Downloadable Discussion Guide
Where to purchase
Word, Koorong
Cost
$16 to $20 for each DVD/Discussion Guide
Technology needed
DV Player/TV
Web site
www.nooma.com
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Content
- Rain - dealing with suffering
- Flame - layers of love
- Trees - Adam and Eve - Environment
- Sunday - why do we go to church?
- Noise - why is silence so hard to deal with?
- Kickball - asking God for things…
- Luggage - dealing with personal hurt
- Dust - dealing with feelings of inadequacy
- Bullhorn - working with people we disagree with
- Lump - God’s love in response to our shame
- Rhythm - living in sync with God
- Matthew - facing loss
- Rich - blessing, wealth
