FAQ

Purchasing Digital Products

Steps to Purchase and Download:

  1. Be sure the version you’re purchasing is the digital version since some products are available as print and digital.
  2. After processing your payment, you will be directed to a new webpage with links to the digital products you purchased. If you don’t download them from this webpage, follow the instructions in #3.
  3. Access links to all digital products purchased by signing into the Shine website and clicking DOWNLOADS (see below).
  4. For preordered products, you will receive an email reminder when the items are available. Access the files by signing into the Shine website and clicking DOWNLOADS (see below).

Teaching Kits

What’s in the Teaching Kits?

Everything you need to teach is included in Shine’s new Teaching Kits. Print versions include 1 teacher’s guide, illustrated story pictures or “Follow the Story” Cards (depending on the age group), and 4 full-color teaching posters (2 posters per double-sided sheet). Digital versions include PDFs of the teacher’s guide, illustrated story pictures or “Follow the Story” Cards (depending on the age group), and 4 full-color teaching posters.

Can I add on additional teacher’s guides to my kit or share them with others?

If you chose the print Teaching Kit, you can add on additional teacher’s guides to accommodate multiple teachers in the same classroom.

If you chose the digital Teaching Kit, you pay based on the number of children in your classroom and can share the PDF with others on your teaching team. (Materials may not be shared beyond your congregation.)

Can I add on a print teacher’s guide to my digital Teaching Kit?

No. But remember: If you purchased the digital Teaching Kit, you have permission to print out a copy of the PDF teacher’s guide for a teacher in your classroom who prefers a hard copy.

Are the leaflets and magazines for children and youth available digitally?

No. These colorful resources are print-only.

Why do you have a tiered pricing system for the digital Teaching Kits?

The number of children is a fairly constant way of thinking about class size, so the number of children in each Sunday school classroom determines your price. The digital files can be shared among all the teachers, a number that generally varies by class size.

How do I choose a tier if the number of children varies from week to week?

We know that attendance isn’t always consistent. A good rule of thumb is to base your tier on the number of student books you order.

Current materials

Can I purchase printed guides or student pages?

No. This non-dated curriculum was created to be an all-digital curriculum.

Ordering Shine products

How do I create a customer account?

If you are a new customer, you will create a customer account when you check out.

I'm not from the U.S. Can I purchase Shine products?

The Shine webstore cannot process international purchases. Click for Canadian order info. Those from other countries can try the MennoMedia webstore to purchase Shine DIGITAL products. Credit cards need to process payment in U.S. or Canadian dollars.

Return Policy

To receive credit (not including shipping costs), printed products must be returned in unused, original condition to the warehouse of origin by the date mentioned below. Please double check your packing slip carefully for the correct return location, and package materials carefully to avoid damage in transit.