CJA Newsletters

The routines listed below in the list of newsletters are resources that may help you to develop your juggling skill into a ministry--or help your current ministry to be even better. These routines use all ranges of skill and props. click here to view all known Christian juggling books.

Issues are listed in bold and Ministry Routines are in red for your convenience. These issues are all available in the members area...plus all the more recent issues.  If you would like access to these in PDF format, just join!  The CJA is for jugglers of all skill level.  If you are a Christian and you juggle even a little, you will enjoy some part of the CJA!

Vol. 1 Iss. 1 Fall 1994: "The CJA?s Humble Beginnings", "Meet the Christian Juggler" (CJA founder, Michael Koehler), "Juggling in Scripture" (Download it NOW!) "Juggling With a Gospel Message?My Testimony" this routine uses several examples that Michael uses to share his testimony. Michael also illustrates experiences in the Christian life with juggling tricks.

Vol. 1 Iss. 2 Spring 1995: "Christian Jugglers Everywhere", "Meet the Christian Juggler" (Don Bursell), "My Journey Through Juggling" (Bob Bruce), "Juggling in Scripture" (James Watson) "Juggling With a Gospel Message?Rings of Truth" this routine is an idea received from "Juggling With a Gospel Message" by Sheldon Rhodes. But several other ideas are given by Michael Koehler. It is a routine about the trinity.

Vol. 1 Iss. 3 Summer 1995: "Juggling in Lithuania: A Reflection" (Bob Cates), "Meet The Christian Juggler" (David Cain), "CJA Update"

Vol. 1 Iss. 4 Fall 1995: "Meet The Christian Juggler" (Mike Hout), "Book Review?Juggling With a Gospel Message" (reviewed by David Cain), "CJA Update" "New Ideas For Juggling Ministry" this article by David Cain contains ideas to encourage believers to witness, about our focus in life needing to be on God, and about faith.

Vol. 2 Iss. 1 Winter 1996: "Meet The Christian Juggler" (Nathan Dorrell), "CJA Update?The CJA Goes Worldwide", "Notes" "Juggling With a Gospel Message" this article by Nathan Dorrell contains scriptures, church humor and illustrations that Nathan uses while juggling. These help prepare the audience for the gospel juggling message that follows (in later issues.)

Vol. 2 Iss. 2: "Meet The Christian Juggler?Matthew Mendoza", "Book Review: Dewey?s Gospel Juggling Skits" (reviewed by David Cain), "CJA Update" "Juggling Ministry Ideas?They Shall Be As White As Snow" by David Cain. This gospel illustration uses rings and shares the message of Isaiah 1:18 and illustrates that our lives must be washed white by God?s power through Jesus Christ. "The Poor Rich Juggler" by Nathan Dorrell. This is a story that is intended to be used as a routine. The message of the story is that when we put our faith in ourselves we throw our lives away. It tells how we need to put our faith and life in God?s perfect hands.

Vol. 2 Iss. 3: "CJA Update", "The CJA has a New President" (Nathan Dorrell), "Meet The Christian Juggler" (Bob Nickerson), "A History of Spinning Tops" (Byron T. Watts), "Passing The Torch" (David Hicks)

Vol. 2 Iss. 4: "CJA to Light Up 50th IJA Convention", "Meet The Christian Juggler" (Steve Parlette), "CJA Business", "CJA Members in the Media"

Vol. 3 Iss. 1 Spring 1997: "Bill Giduz, Jugglers World Editor Runs For IJA Board", "Mary E. Wilkins?and Her Juggling Library", "Kay Adds a Ring to Juggle", "Sharon Harvey found a poem for us to enjoy" "New Ideas for Juggling Ministry" by David Cain. This is a routine to express the importance of always taking time to read God?s word.

Vol. 3 Iss. 2 Winter 97/8: (Christmas routines issue) "Mr. Clown Juggles Christmas" by Nathan Dorrell. This is a story that is to be used as a juggling routine. The message is "the true meaning of Christmas.", "Little Bill?s Special Christmas" by Curtis Miller. This is a story routine about trusting God and his word, "Christmas Juggling Routine Ideas" 7 ideas to help you expand your Christmas gospel presentations, "The Christmas Lights Sing and Dance" by Nathan Dorrell. This routine is meant to be done in the dark with battery lit balls or glow balls?to talk about shining your light for Christ.

Vol. 3 Iss. 3 Winter 1998: "Send in your Photos", "David Hicks?One Half of "PASS IT ON"", "Richard Pace?The Other Half" "The Truth Is Out There" by David Hicks and Richard Pace?this is a black light juggling routine that demonstrates that we must trust God?s hand in our life?even when we can?t see his hand. This is a two person routine. Setup and details are also included for technical info on black light performing. "The Missing Piece"?A Juggling Invitation by David Cain. This is a tremendous illustration to help people look at their lives and see if they are truly Christians and to invite them to make that decision?using only three balls.

Vol. 3 Iss. 4 Spring 1998: "Child of God, And Juggler, Ken Burke", "CJA News From the 51st IJA Festival", "More CJA News from Around the World!" "A Gospel Routine?Zacchaeus" This is a diabolo routine that tells the story of Zacchaeus and shares the gospel.

Vol. 4 Iss. 1 Summer/Fall 1998: "JAMES ROGERS: The Life of a Christian Juggler", "Meet CJA Member Ed Carstens", "More News From CJA Members Around the World" "The Gospel of Juggling" by Nathan Dorrell is a story intended as a juggling routine. This story shares the message that it?s not all the things you do that makes you a Christian, it?s knowing Jesus.

Vol. 4 Iss. 2 Easter 1999: (issue of routines that share the good news of the resurrection) "The Juggler?s Easter Quiz Biz" by Nathan Dorrell, a story intended for use as a juggling routine that reminds us that what God did for us on Resurrection Sunday is the greatest love story of all! "Three Men and the Stuff They Died For" by Stanley Mearse and Nathan Dorrell. A team juggling skit about the two thieves and Jesus, reminding us that we too deserve to die?but Jesus took our place. "God?s Witness?The Returning Rubber Band" not a juggling message, but a trick and message with a rubber band that explains what faith really is. "What?s The Difference?" by David Cain. A routine that speaks about how Christ is different than all the other religious leaders of the world.

Vol. 4 Iss. 3 Spring 1999: "Juggling Ambition and God?s Plan" (Jesse Joyner), "We Need Your Help", "Reports from CJA Members Around the Globe" "The Perfect Prop" An inspirational thought about our need to be willing for God to use us and make our lives available to Him. Gospel Routine from Jesse Joyner?s "How to Juggle" the parable of the talents from Matthew 25:14-3

Vol. 4 Iss. 4 Summer 1999: "A Summary of Niagara Falls" "The Message of the Juggler's Costume" a message that uses Eph. 4:24 and 1 Cor. 15:53-58 to share an important message. "The Amazing Pumpkin Spinner" a story and juggling routine that is fun and very good for sharing a message at Fall Festivals and Christian Halloween Alternatives using ball spinning and juggling.

Vol. 5 Iss. 1 Winter 2000: "Our World Is a Mess!" (Dana Tison) testimony by Dana Tison, 1998 IJA Silver Medalist "What Do You Have In Your Hands?" (message by Steve Hale) a message that shows that God has given you gifts and we need to use those gifts for Him -- any skill level of juggler could share this message through their talents. "Jugglers, Gear up for 2000 VBS" an article telling about juggling ministry in the Ocean Odyssey VBS material and how jugglers will be needed in VBS's around the world this summer. "Fellowship at the 2000 Groundhog Juggling Festival" a report on a juggling festival in Atlanta and the worship service there sponsored by the CJA.

Vol. 5 Iss. 2 Spring 2000: "Juggling Missions with the Kings" a brief summary of how one mission team used juggling in Jamaica. "Meet Christian Juggler Jim Dowda" a testimony from one of our members. "How to make juggling beanbags." "The First CJA Marriage" the CJA president makes plans to marry CJA member Kathy Daust. The Day the Jugglers--Threw--the Revival a juggling routine/story about some jugglers who caused mass confussion in a church one day and how God used it for His glory. "Samuel Bavido: The Juggling Jesus Freak" Samuel shares two routines--one is to show how important the Bible is. The other is to share how God's way is the best way.

Vol. 5 Iss. 3 Summer/Fall 2000: "The Ball's in your court"a story and message about forgiveness using basic juggling, "Teaching the Truth through juggling audience interaction"a routine that uses audience interaction to teach God's truth, "A Juggler's best magic trick!"a funny trick to share how God is greater than any juggler or magician anyone will ever see. "How Much is it Worth?" a message to show how we need to put our lives into God's hands to really have value in life. "Simple & Economical Homemade Juggling Clubs" how to make good clubs out of newspaper and tape. "Reports from CJA Members"

Vol. 5 Iss. 4 Summer/Fall 2000: "An Old Dog Learns New Tricks" testimony by Ron Anglin. "A Harp a Sling and a Staff" a juggling routine using diabolo and staff to share Psalms 23 and John 10:11-15. "Meet the Christian Juggler: Update" testimony of ministry by David Cain as well as two basic routines from David: "Imitating Christ" and "The Return of Jesus". "A Paper Airplane Message" a simple trick for variety to share the gospel.

Vol. 6 Iss. 1 Spring 2001: "The King Hit the Ceiling"by Tim Elder. The story of Daniel 3, How God saved 3 men from the fiery furnace with juggling routine instructions for table juggling the story. "Congratulations Richard Hagerstrom on 25 years of Juggling" a testimony of 25 years of juggling and ministry from CJA member Richard Hagerstrom. "Meet Christian Juggler Scott Dezrah Blinn" "Updates for the CJA Directory". "WWW. Things a Christian Juggler should know" by Samuel Bavido. an update on benifits on the web for Christian jugglers.

Vol. 6 Iss. 2 Summer 2001: Meet Juggler for Jesus Steve Winger, The Prodigal Son--3 ball style by Steve Winger-a great three ball routine to share this popular Bible Story. In his article, Steve also shares other truths and how he uses juggling to share them. Drawing...while Juggling...while Bible Storying by Nathan Dorrell, Nathan shares how to draw the story of Jesus' first miracle while juggling. The Annual IJA Fest Report by David Cain, CJA Baby News.

Vol. 6 Iss. 3 Fall 2001: Reflecting Christ to the World by Nathan Dorrell a routine using the solar system, mirrors, paper... Vladick and Katia's Christmas Memories, a story you could use as a routine, Two New Christian Juggling Books by two great CJA members.

Vol. 6 Iss. 4 Winter/Spring 2002:  Samuel Bavido shares some routines (In His Name, The Wounds of Sin, Advice, Faith), Dan Kirk's Juggling Gets Praise in the Paper for God, Godz Werkus Circus School, Update your CJA Web Info, Nomination Time.

Vol. 7 Iss. 1 Summer 2002:  CJA Welcomes a New President: David Cain; CJA President 97-2002, Nathan Dorrell (Juggling routine from "The Gate", Drawing routine from "The Gate", A Juggling Routine explaining sin, "The Proud Juggler" a story written by Nathan)

Vol. 7 Iss. 2 Fall 2002:  CJA Update, My Week With David: by Samuel Bavido, CJA Membership Drive, Member News, Building a Community, Christmas Juggling Routine Ideas

Vol. 7 Iss 3. Spring 2003:  Christian Juggling Books: A History, Member News, Juggling For Jesus (The Lost Sheep, The Ministry of Jesus)

Vol. 7 Iss 4.  Summer 2002:  Meet the Christian Juggler:  Gary Luber, Juggling Life by Jim Cole, Articles Wanted for CJA Newsletter, The First Christian Juggler:  John Bosco (1815-1888), Needed: worship/workshop leader at the 2003 IJA festival

Vol. 8 Iss 1. Fall 2003:  Juggling Ministry:  Five Different Types by David Cain, Lazarus: A routine by David Cain, Prop Demo: A routine by Gary Luber, Christian Jugglers Win Medals at the 2003 IJA Festival

Vol. 8 Iss 2. Winter 2003:  Different Types of Story Telling with Juggling, Juggling Story Using Rings:  The Rich Young Ruler - Mark 10:17-27, An Audience Interactive Juggling Story Using Clubs: The Dead Girl and the Sick Woman: Mark 5:21-43, Christian Juggler Sets New Juggling World Record

Vol. 8 Iss. 3 Spring 2004:  Writing a Three Ball Testimony, Using Colors to Illustrate Biblical Truth, Don't Be Conformed, As White As Snow, 

Vol. 8 Iss. 4 Summer 2004:  Christian Jugglers Meet at the IJA Fest in Buffalo, The Business Side of a Juggling Ministry, Let God Mold You

Vol. 9 Iss. 1 Fall 2004:  Challenge Routines For Tricks You Can't Do Consistently (Keep on Trying, Only One Opportunity, Make it Your Goal, Failure), Jonah

Vol.9 Iss. 2 Winter 2005:  Routines Using "Dangerous" Props (Words Can Hurt, The Word of God, God's Design, Self Control, Good Enough, Don't Be a Fool)

Vol. 9 Iss. 3 Spring 2005:  CJA Is Looking For A New President, God's Point of View, Juggling-Themed Gospel Tract, Christian Juggling Featured in JUGGLE Magazine

Vol. 9 Iss. 4 Summer 2005:  CJA Has A New President, New Christian Juggling Book:  Messages In Motion by Jim Scott, Routines from Messages in Motion (Lifting Up One Another, Missing the Mark, Put Your Life in God's Hands )

 

All books on Christian Juggling recognized by the CJA:

"The Beginners Guide to Christian Juggling" by David Cain. David's first book is $8 in the US and $10 internationally. Make payable to David Cain. It includes 10 routines that anyone can do if they have a strong three ball cascade. Send orders to: David Cain; 6215 Kyles Station Rd.; Hamilton, OH 45011; (513) 779-2750

"The Handbook of Christian Juggling Routines" David Cain's second book contains routines for all levels of juggling skill. It contains 50 Christian routines. The second book is $23 Send orders to: David Cain; 6215 Kyles Station Rd.; Hamilton, OH 45011; (513) 779-2750

"Throwing Up. . . Gracefully" by Darren Collins is an instructional juggling book that contains basic juggling instructions as well as 20 faith sharing routines. Darren's book is very comical as well. For his book, send $13 to Darren Collins; PO Box 2947; DeSoto, TX 75123

"Juggling With a Gospel Message" by Sheldon H. Rhodes. This book has 29 routines for basic jugglers. You will also find it helpful if you have a higher level of skill. It is available through The Puppet Prospectors, Inc.; 10230 East State Rd.; Nashville, MI 49073; (517) 852-1851.

"Dewey's Gospel Juggling Skits" by Ralph Dewey. This is a 16 page booklet with several good routines in it. It is available from Dewey's Good News Balloons; 1202 Wildwood Dr.; Deer Park, TX 77536, also ask about other copies of Dewey's material that have juggling routines in them.

"The Juggle Book:  Basic Juggling With Gospel Illustrations"  by Arne Dixon 1990.  33 pages 15 routines (no longer available for sale)

"Now That You Can Juggle, What Now?  14 Gospel Juggling Routines For the Beginner" by Mary Lenski 1994.  Juggling routines targeted at young children.  Available for $2 including shipping in the USA from:  Mary Lenski; 28404 Hales Rd.; Madison Heights., MI 48071

Gospel Juggling 101 by Steve Parlette.  1990.  A collection of workshop notes 11 pages in length and containing 16 Christian juggling routine ideas using balls, rings, clubs, and novelty props.

Juggling For Jesus by David Cain. 2003.  This book is 41 pages in length and contains 50 Christian juggling routines using balls, eggs, rings, clubs, devil stick, diabolo, ball spinning, plate spinning, cigar boxes, hats, and novelty props.  This book is available for $23 including shipping in the USA from:  David Cain 6215 Kyles Station Rd., Hamilton, OH 45011

Messages In Motion:  The Art of Using Juggling in Christian Ministry by Jim Scott 2005.  50 routines over 200 pages.  The routines use scarves, balls and clubs.  Also discusses important aspects of ministry.  For cost and ordering please contact Jim Scott at (719) 598-9617 or by email at otme@juno.com 

 

 

 

 

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