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BOOKS
Titles: A
through D
Title:
1st Thessalonians
Media:
BK-P
Length:
32
Age
Group: A, T
Author:
John C. Purdy
Editor Curtis A. Miller
Publisher:
PPH
Publication
Date: 1996
Description:
Seven-session Bible study for men. This letter from Paul to the church
at Thessalonica is a book for self-examination. Being a short book, it
is an opportunity to grasp an entire book of the Bible, look at each
part in terms of the whole, which is often difficult with longer, more
complex books.
Title:
44 Ways to Revitalize the Woman's Organization
Media:
BK Length:
174 Age
Group: A
Author:
Lyle E. Schaller
Publisher:
Abingdon Publication
Date: 1990
Description:
Practical insights and fresh ideas to promote growth and vitality in
woman's fellowship.
Title:
50 Simple Things You Can Do To Save The Earth
Media:
BK
Length:
96
Age
Group: I, T
Editor Earth Works Group
Publisher:
Earth Works Group
Publication
Date: 1989
Description:
A small package with lots in information and tips on combating specific
environmental problems.
Title:
101 Things To Do During a Dull Sermon
Media:
BK Length:
85 Age
Group: A, T, L
Author:
Tim Sims, Dan Pegoda
Publisher:
Zondervan Publication Date:
1989
Description:
A hilarious collection of diversions and distractions guaranteed to
help you survive even the dullest of sermons. "Stimulating your mind
when the sermon doesn't".
Title:
154 Steps to Revitalize Your Sunday School and Keep
Your Church Growing
Media:
BK Length:
167 Age
Group: A
Author:
Elmer Towns
Publisher:
Victor Publication
Date: 1988
Description:
Sunday Schools are the foundation of the church. They must be
kept abreast of the changes in society.
Title:
365 More Meditations for Women
Media:
BK Length:
351 Age
Group: A
Author:
M. Carcano B. Fish, A Wilcox
Publisher:
Dimensions Publication Date:
1992
Description:
Meditations for the entire year written by 12 women about subjects that
are important to women. The writers are various ages covering
things important to all women.
Title:
The Presbyterian Church (USA) Foundation: A
Bicentennial History
Media:
BK
Length:
168
Age
Group: A
Author:
R. D. Branckenridge
Publisher:
Geneva Press
Publication Date:
1999
Description:
For two centuries, the Presbyterian Church (USA) Foundation has been at
work serving the church and under girding its mission. The
author unfolds the story how the Foundation developed its unique role
in the PUCSA.
Title:
A Bird's Eye View of the Bible
Media:
BK Length:
134 Age
Group: A, S
Author:
Betty Sharp Harold
Publisher:
Bridge Resources,
Nashville Publication
Date: 1996
Description:
An enjoyable view of the entire Bible presented in a simplified
form. Also available on audio cassette tapes, narrated by
Anna H. Bedford.
Title:
A Book of Hours
Media:
BK
Length:
64
Age
Group: S,A,T
Author:
Elizabeth Yates
Publisher:
Upper Room Books
Publication
Date: 1976
Description:
Private devotions to encourage prayer and communion with God all during
the day.
Title:
A Churchwide Plan for Equal Employment
Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Media:
BK-P Length:
79 Age
Group: A
Publisher:
PCUSA Publication
Date: 1995
Description:
A revision of the 1985 manual designed to assist those who have
responsibility for overseeing inclusiveness in employing people in the
church.
Title:
A Gospel for a New People
Media:
BK Length:
381 Age
Group: A
Author:
Stanton Graham
Publisher:
W/JKP
Publication
Date: 1992
Description:
Studies in Matthew - Considers in detail the origins, purpose, and
social setting.
Title:
A Guest in the House of Israel
Media:
BK Length:
344 Age
Group: A
Author:
Clark M. Williamson
Publisher:
W/JKP Publication
Date: 1993
Description:
The author undertakes to dismantle the anti-Jewish tradition of
Christian Theology and restate some of the central themes of the
Christian Faith.
Title:
A Guide For Parents: Children & Money
Media:
BK
Length:24
Age
Group: S, A, T
Author:
Carol A. Wehrheim
Publisher:
United Church of
Christ Publication Date:
1992
Description:
A concise resource for talking to children and youth about the role of
money and possessions in the Christian life.
Title:
A Guide Through the New Testament
Media:
BK Length:
143 Age
Group: A, T
Author:
Celia Brewer Marshall
Publisher:
W/JKP Publication
Date: 1994
Description:
A unique resource for studying the New Testament. Includes introductory
articles of each book, charts, and timelines, short pieces on special
topics, and open-ended questions.
Title:
A Guide to World Hunger Organizations, Vol 2
Media:
BK-P Length:
95 Age
Group: A
Author:
Michael K. Williamson
Publisher:
Seeds Magazine Publication Date:
1994
Description:
Analysis of 25 organizations according to purpose, financing, and
effectiveness: Who is in Charge? How are Funds
raised? What kinds of projects supported? Where
does the money go? How effective is their work?
Title:
A Man Called Jesus
Media:
BK Length:
141 Age
Group: A
Author:
J.B. Phillips
Publisher:
MacMillan Co. Publication Date:
1959
Description:
A book of plays from the life of Christ.
Title:
A Manual of Pastoral Options for Small Churches
Media:
BK Length:
46 Age
Group: A
Publisher:
PCUSA Publication
Date: 1991
Description:
Prepared by Evangelism & Church Development Ministry of the
PCUSA, this guide puts forth various alternatives for small churches to
consider when they are unable to have a full-time minister.
Title:
A Ministry of Service
Media:
BK Length:
44 Age
Group: A
Publisher:
Office of Theology,
PCUSA Publication
Date: 1996
Description:
A guide to the Meaning of Ordination and church office in the
Presbyterian Church (USA) During the past forty years, insights into
the debate and discussion of why the church ordains, who should be
ordained, and why have ordination services.
Title:
A Passion for the Possible
Media:
BK Length:
88 Age
Group: A
Author:
William Sloane Coffin
Publisher:
WJK Publication
Date: 1993
Description:
A little book with big ideas that realistically deals with
controversial issues facing U.S. churches in areas of abortion, sexism,
homophobia, racism, poverty, the environment and disarmament.
Title:
A Practical Guide to Community Ministry
Media:
BK Length:
84 Age
Group: A
Author:
A. David Bos
Publisher:
W/JKP Publication
Date: 1993
Description:
How does a congregation best serve its own neighborhood? A guide for
congregations reviewing the growth of the ecumenically oriented
community ministry movement within the past twenty years.
Title:
A Proposal for Considering the Theology &
Practice of Ordination in PCUSA
Media:
BK-P Length:
25 Age
Group: A
Publisher:
PCUSA
Description:
The report emphasizes the ministry of the whole people of God, and, for
the first time, in its denominational history, explores all three
offices (minister, elder, deacon) in relation to their common ministry.
Title:
A Resource Book for Leaders Doing Training in
Congregational Redevelopment
Media:
BK-P Length:
loose leaf notebook Age
Group: A
Author:
James Cushman
Publisher:
PCUSA Publication
Date: 1996
Description:
The church is in a time of transition when the shells of the old
structure surrounds us, even though many of them no longer
work Each section may be used as a stand-alone workshop,
mixed or matched to meet the need of your training program.
Title:
A Room Called Remember
Media:
BK Length:
190 Age
Group: A
Author:
Frederick Buechner
Publisher:
Harper & Row Publication Date:
1984
Description:
The book brings together some of Buechner's best sermons, lectures and
articles that explore in fresh ways such perennial topics as faith,
hope, love, and the power of words.
Title:
A Singing Faith
Media:
BK Length:
141 Age
Group: A
Author:
Jane Parker Huber
Publisher:
Witherspoon Press Publication Date:
1987
Description:
Faith is meant to be sung, this is a collection of hymns, psalms, and
folksongs. Some say hymns have a greater impact on personal theology
than preaching or teaching. Here is a help in writing hymns.
Title:
A Stewardship Scrapbook
Media:
BK Length:
129 Age
Group: A
Author:
William R. Phillippe
Publisher:
Geneva Press Publication Date:
1999
Description:
Materials the author has used for four decades of training, talks and
sermons about giving to the church. It includes biblical
texts, sermons, sermon ideas, stories, quotations, and other aids for
those interested in the many facets of stewardship.
Title:
A Strange Accent
Media:
BK Length:
84 Age
Group: A
Author:
Thomas Johns
Publisher:
PCUSA Publication
Date: 1996
Description:
Reflections of a missionary of India to the USA. T. Johns spent a year
in the U.S. conveying love and concern for Christians in this
country. His insights challenge Christians in our country to
examine our own faithfulness.
Title:
A Study Guide for the Directory for Worship
Media:
BK Length:
76 Age
Group: A, T
Author:
C. Benton Kline
Publisher:
PCUSA Publication
Date: 1990
Description:
Written for congregations to help acquaint them with the Directory of
Worship adopted by the General Assembly in 1989. Especially
suited for study groups, the guide includes case studies that
illustrate how to extend the worship and mission of the church.
Title:
A Theology of the Laity
Media:
BK
Length:
191
Age
Group: A
Author:
Hendrik Kraemer
Publisher:
Westminster Press
Publication Date:
1958
Description:
A historical look at the place of the laity in the church.
The early Church was a fellowship of the faithful in which distinctions
between "priests" and people were slight or nonexistent.
Later a priestly "class" was born; the laos had less to do.
In more recent times the church is seeing again the laity as the force
carrying the witness of Christ to the world around them.
Title:
A Treasury of Parables
Media:
BK
Length:
282
Age
Group: S, A, T
Author:
Edward J. Bartek
Publisher:
Philosophical
Library Publication Date:
1959
Description:
A good resource for speakers. Short stories illustrating some common
values and principles which can be symbolized by some key words: cycle,
balance, trinity (positive-neutral-negative), standard, goal,
progressive, perspective, relative, moderation. At the end of
each "parable" is the proverb voicing the lesson.
Title:
A Treasury of Poems for Worship & Devotion
Media:
BK Length:
378 Age
Group: A
Publisher:
Harper &
Brothers Publication
Date: 1959
Editor Charles L. Wallis
Description:
Readers of our generation are stubbornly convinced that they prefer
prose to poetry. But true religion has always found poetry to
be a vehicle through which its teachings and aspirations are best
expressed.
Title:
A Worship Handbook for Church Officers and Leaders
Media:
BK Length:
128 Age
Group: A
Author:
Donald Wilson Stake
Publisher:
PPH Publication
Date: 1990
Description:
Helps for various services of the church year.
Title:
Adult Children Caring for Their Parents
Media:
BK Length:
35 Age
Group: A
Author:
John I. Rhea
Publisher:
Old Adult Ministry,
PCUSA Publication
Date: 1995
Description:
Adult children taking care of their parents is a predictable and almost
universal experience. There are more people living longer
than since1900. The over 85 age group makes up the fasting
growing segment of our population. There is also more
disease. Many persons who are care-givers are also entering
the work force making care-givers hard to find.
Title:
Advent to Easter -1989-90, Year
A Length:
163
Age
Group: A
Media:
BK
Editor Frank Hainer
Publisher:
PPH
Publication: Date: 1991
Description:
Celebrate curriculum for adults. The Adult Journey series is
designed to be flexible. Groups may choose a brief series for
a retreat or ongoing study throughout the year. Units include: Bible
story units "A Light to the Nations" and "Sin and Salvation"; reformed
theology units are "Disciples as Servants" and "Christ as Savior and
Model"; ministry and mission units are "Faithful Living in a Time of
Crisis" and "Sharing Christ's Suffering."
Title:
Advent to Easter -1991-92, Year
B Length:
163
Age
Group: A
Media:
BK
Editor Frank Hainer
Publisher:
PPH
Publication: Date: 1991
Description:
Celebrate curriculum for adults. A study from Advent to
Easter begins with a Reformed Theology unit on theology of creation .
The second unit is on the ministry of Jesus in Mark. The
third unit is on healers and healing. The Biblical Story unit focuses
on the passion of Jesus in Mark. The fourth unit is
on the theology of the cross and resurrection. The fifth unit
ending the Easter season is on healing the creation.
Title:
Advent to Easter -1991-92, Year
C Length:
163
Age
Group: A
Media:
BK
Editor Frank Hainer
Publisher:
PPH
Publication: Date: 1991
Description:
Celebrate curriculum for adults. Each unit is a focus on
Bible study, theology, and mission concerns. Jim Adams unit
on doctrine of God uses hymns to teach theology; Kay Huggins uses
Brueggemann's categories of psalms of orientation, disorientation , and
new orientation; Henry and Susan Snedeker-Meier takes a close look at
the way we worship; Joe Small provides a way of looking at Scripture as
a way to see the world; Yme Woensdregt tours Revelation; and Star
Luteri brings messages of courage, joy and challenge.
Title:
Aging Comes of Age
Media:
BK Length:
112 Age
Group: A
Author:
Frank Hutchison
Publisher:
W/JK Publication
Date: 1991
Description:
Older people today are starting new businesses, returning to
universities, becoming world travelers, entering the arts, taking
full-time volunteer jobs, and setting new patterns of divorce
and remarriage . In this "Why To" book, eighty year old Frank
Hutchison gives encouragement to mature persons who wish to have
satisfying personal lives while contributing to society.
Title:
All-Black Governing Bodies
Media:
BK Length:
199 Age
Group: S,A
Publisher:
PCUSA Publication
Date: 1996
Description:
The history and contributions of All-Black governing bodies in the
Predecessor denominations of the Presbyterian Church (USA).
Title:
Amazing Grace: Hymn Text for Devotional Use
Media:
BK Length:
310 Age
Group: A,I,S,T,
Publisher:
WJK Publication
Date: 1994
Editor B Polman, MK Stulken, & JB Sydnor
Description:
A collection of hymns where readers will gain a
greater understanding of their favorite hymns as they read the actual
hymn text.
Title:
An Introduction to Five Spiritual Classics
Media:
BK Length:
194 Age
Group: A
Publisher:
United Methodist
Church Publication
Date: 1955
Description:
Five spiritual Classics include: Confessions of Augustine, Aurelius
Augustine, The Imitation of Christ, Thomas A. Kempea, Brother Lawrence,
William Law, A Testament of Devotion by Thomas Kelly.
Title:
And a Little Bit Farther
Media:
BK Length:
104 Age
Group: A
Author:
Marj Carpenter
Publisher:
Geneva Press
Description:
Visits by Ms. Carpenter to Presbyterian mission stations all over the
world. She explains the work that the Presbyterian does.
Title:
And Show Steadfast Love
Media:
BK Length:
102 Age
Group: A
Editor Lewis H. Merrick
Publisher:
PPH Publication
Date: 1993
Description:
A theological look at Grace, Hospitality, Disabilities, and the church.
Reflects on the current attitudes and behavior toward people with
disabilities.
Title:
And the Leaves of the Trees are for the Healing of the
Nations
Media:
BK Length:
36 Age
Group: A
Author:
Dr. Carol Johnson
Publisher:
PCUSA Publication
Date: 1997
Description:
Discussions of Biblical and theological foundations for Eco-justice
toward enacting economic justice in concert with environmental
integrity.
Title:
Angel of Vision: Christians and the Middle East
Media:
BK Length:
120 Age
Group: A
Author:
Charles A. Kimball
Publisher:
Friendship Press Publication Date:
1992
Description:
Views Middle Eastern people, countries and communities through the lens
of the area's three great religions. Introduces readers to
believers who worship in the most ancient traditions of Christianity.
Helps the reader to grasp some basic causes and effects of turmoil in
this region. Offers practical help to those interested in
promoting the peace efforts in this troubled area of the world.
Title:
Athena's Disguises
Media:
BK Length:
148 Age
Group: A
Author:
Susan Ford Weltshire
Publisher:
WJK Publication
Date: 1998
Description:
Mentors in everyday life. Encounters with family, friends,
children, elders, artists, community . Peacemakers can be
mentors.
Title:
Awesome Youth Sundays
Media:
BK Length:
149 Age
Group: S, T,L
Author:
Martha Johnson
Publisher:
Bridge Publication
Date: 1997
Description:
Lays out a creative process and seven examples of scripts and
satisfying worship services. First half is devoted to the
philosophy and tricks that author and young people evolved to energize
their preparations and services.
Title:
Atlas of the Bible
Length:
256
Age
Group: S,A,T
Media:
BK
Publisher:
Reader's Digest
Publication Date:
1971
Editor Joseph Gardner
Description:
A reference for providing a deeper understanding of Bible stories by
placing them in their proper geographical and historical context.
Title:
Bartow's Healing Handbook
Media:
BK Length:
618 Age
Group: A
Author:
Donald W. Bartow
Publisher:
Life Enrichment
Publishers Publication
Date: 1992
Description:
Pastor Bartow is inspired to service in a healing ministry.
To that end a church was formed in Canton Ohio.
Title:
Basic Bible Study
Media:
BK
Length:
127
Age
Group: S, A, T
Author:
W. Eugene march
Publisher:
Geneva Press
Publication Date:
1984
Editor Donald M. Stine
Description:
This book in intended as a first step on the road to learning more
about the Bible and discovering its message. Throughout the
book are notes for the learner and for the leader. This book
centers on six well know passages from Genesis, I Corinthians, Psalm,
John, Jonah and Luke.
Title:
Be Good to Each Other: An open letter on marriage
Media:
BK Length:
95 Age
Group: A
Author:
Lowell and Carol Erdahl
Publisher:
Augsburg Publication
Date: 1995
Description:
As a gift for couples, especially those about to be married, or as an
aid to counselors who deal with marital issues. This book offers sound
advice on topics like expectations, decision making, conflict,
communication, intimacy, and more. Questions for discussion
are included.
Title:
Becoming a Covenant People
Media:
BK-P Length:
28 Age
Group: A
Publisher:
PCUSA
Description:
Education for the 21st century. Discusses what it means to
live in covenant with God and with each other.
Title:
Before and After Christmas
Media:
BK Length:
64 Age
Group: T
Author:
Debbie T. O'Neal
Publisher:
Augsburg Publication
Date: 1991
Description:
Ideas and activities for celebrating the days before Christmas and
things to do after the tree are taken down. Specific
activities including crafts, service projects, and family worship ideas
for each day in Advent and through the 12 days of Christmas.
Title:
Beginning the Journey
Media:
BK-P Length:
16 Age
Group: A
Author:
Betty McLaney
Publisher:
PPH Publication
Date: 1994
Description:
Messages that create a value system that defines who we are and who our
children are in terms of success and material possessions.
Our faith defines who we are in the terms of God, giver of life.
Title:
Being Ecumenical
Media:
BK Length:
48 Age
Group: A
Publisher:
PCUSA
Editor M. O. Thomas
Publication Date:
1993
Description:
A compendium on Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations. A vision
statement on the unity of the churches, the Book of Order, Confessional
Statement, and other statements of the denominations. Calls us to a
broad vision of God's world in which we share stewardship.
Title:
Being Presbyterian in the Bible Belt
Media:
BK
Length:
91
Age
Group: S, A,T
Authors: Ted V. Foote Jr. and P. Alex Thornburg
Publisher:
Geneva Press
Publication Date:
2000
Description:
A theological survival guide for youth, parents, and other confused
Presbyterians. Help for Presbyterian young people to
articulate their faith and respond to questions from a mainline point
of view. How to respond to religious question from non-Presbyterians.
Title:
Between Noon and Three
Media:
BK Length:
295 Age
Group: A,T
Author:
Robert Farrar Capon
Publisher:
Eerdmans Publication
Date: 1997
Description:
A theological commentary focusing on forgiveness and the meaning of
grace.
Title:
Between Two Cultures
Media:
BK Length:
202 Age
Group: A
Author:
Stanley J. Samartha
Publisher:
WCC Publication
Date: 1996
Description:
Views an ecumenical movement at a critical period where Western and
Asian cultures meet and interact raising fundamental questions on the
relations between Christians and people of other living faiths.
Title:
Beyond Anxiety
Media:
BK
Length:
149
Age
Group: A, T
Author:
James A. Pike
Publisher:
Charles Scribner's
Sons Publication Date:
1953
Description:
Christians answer to fear, guilt, inhibition, frustration, indecision,
loneliness and despair. A skillful application of the main tenets of
the Christian faith to actual problems.
Title:
Black and Presbyterian - The Heritage and the Hope
Media:
BK Length:
146 Age
Group: S, A, T
Author:
Gayraud S. Wilmore
Publisher:
Witherspoon Press Publication Date:
1998
Editor Beth Basham
Description:
Revised edition of the classic text by the same title, the author takes
a hard look at the questions and concerns of the African American
Presbyterian community approaching the 21st century.
Title:
Book of Common Worship
Media:
BK Length:
1106 Age
Group: A
Author:
General Assembly
Publisher:
WJKP Publication
Date: 1993
Description:
Directory for Worship.
Title:
Book of Interim Ordination Rites
Media:
BK Length:
41 Age
Group: A
Author:
Theology & Worship Ministry
Publisher:
PCUSA Publication
Date: 1994
Description:
Resources that provides ordination services for deacons, elders and
ministers.
Title:
Calvin's New Testament Commentaries
Media:
BK Length:
257 Age
Group: A
Author:
T.H.L. Parker
Publisher:
W/JK Publication
Date: 1993
Description:
Enlarged and revised edition of a much-acclaimed, full-length study of
Calvin's New Testament Commentaries expounds upon Calvin's principles
of interpretation.
Title:
Calvin's Old Testament Commentaries
Media:
BK Length:
239 Age
Group: A
Author:
T.H.L. Parker
Publisher:
W/JR Publication
Date: 1986
Description:
Concentrates on the relationship between the Old Testament and New
Testament as seen by Calvin.
Title:
Campus Ministry: The Church Beyond Itself
Media:
BK
Length:
130
Age
Group: A
Author:
Donald G. Shockley
Publisher:
Westminster/John
Knox Publication Date:
1989
Description:
Covers campus ministry from three major perspectives:
History, Theology, and Mission. He explores campus ministry
as an expression the church in mission, emphasizing the unique
opportunities available to the church on campuses.
Title:
Carriers of Faith - Lessons from Congregational Studies
Media:
BK Length:
192 Age
Group: A
Publisher:
WJK Publication
Date: 1991
Editor C. Dudley, J. Carroll, J. Wind
Description:
Different aspects of the role of congregations in transmitting
faith. Readers consider new approaches to their own
situations. Look at congregations in new ways, and be
challenged to try new possibilities.
Title:
Catalogue of Racism and Racial Violence Resources
Media:
BK Length:
150 Age
Group: A,T
Author:
Publisher:
PCUSA Publication
Date: 1995
Description:
Catalogue of resources prepared by the Racial Ethnic Ministries of the
PCUSA , including book reviews, programs, papers, and events.
Title:
Catalog of Theological Statements, PCUSA
1935-1996
Media:
BK Length:
178 Age
Group: A
Publisher:
PCUSA Publication
Date: 1996
Description:
Over the years the Presbyterian church has developed theological
statements to guide the life of the church and
ministry. The church seeks to know God more fully, to discern
God's will, and to witness faithfully to God in word and in deed.
Title:
Catch The New Wind
Author:
M. Zdenek, M Champion
Length:
191
Age
Group: S,A,T
Publisher:
Word Books
Publication Date:
1972
Description:
Creative worship for Sunday, retreats, special events.
Especially appealing to youth.
Title:
Causes of Hunger
Media:
BK-P Length:
Age
Group: A
Author:
Susan K. Park & Jim Simmons
Publisher:
Bread for the World Publication Date:
1995
Description:
Bread for the World Institute seeks to inform, educate, nurture and
motivate concerned citizens for action on policies which affect hungry
people. Book and User's Guide.
Title:
Celebration of Discipline
Media:
BK Length:
228 Age
Group: A
Author:
Richard J. Foster
Publisher:
Harper, San
Francisco Publication
Date: 1988
Description:
The author discusses the inward discipline of prayer and medication,
and outward discipline of simplicity, the corporate discipline of
celebration. He presents how these activities can become a
part of our daily activities.
Title:
Christian Marriage - The Worship of God
Media:
BK Length:
120 Age
Group: A
Publisher:
WP Publication
Date: 1986
Editor Office of Worship USA
Description:
Supplemental liturgical resource 3 - marriage. Services and guidelines
for Christian marriage.
Title:
Circus-Parable-Construction
Media:
BK
Length:
91
Age
Group: A
Author:
Ralph Stone
Publisher:
The Bethany Press
Publication
Date: 1961
Description:
Three one-act plays written especially for presentation at the July
1961 International Christian Women's Fellowship. These plays
lift up the decisions which confront modern day individuals in areas of
vocation, stewardship, and outreach.
Title:
Claiming the Center : Churches and Conflicting World
Views
Media:
BK Length:
222 Age
Group: A
Author:
Jack Rogers
Publisher:
WJK Publication
Date: 1995
Description:
The thesis of this book is that the root cause of main stream church
decline is an internal conflict of world views.
Title:
Clothed With the Sun
Media:
BK Length:
241 Age
Group: A,T
Author:
Joyce Hollyday
Publisher:
WJK Publication
Date: 1994
Description:
Stories of women in the Bible. Their stories come alive as
they are interwoven with modern women. These 50 reflections
are designed to read throughout the year.
Title:
Coloring the Wind
Media:
BK Length:
116 Age
Group: A,Y,P,T
Author:
David P. Young
Publisher:
W/JK Publication
Date: 1992
Description:
Meditation through photos and poetry. Uses photography to
point out special moments of life.
Title:
Come, See the Wonder
Media:
BK Length:
48 Age
Group: Y,J
Author:
Gail G. Martin
Publisher:
Standard Publishing
Co. Publication
Date: 1997
Description:
Four different features for different and complete plans for Christmas
Programs and services at Christmas time. For children of all
ages. Easy production with little special lighting.
Title:
Commissioned Lay Pastor Resource Book
Media:
BK
Length:
loose leaf
Age
Group: A
Editor William Chapman
Publisher:
PCUSA
Description:
Resource for presbyteries and synods. Models of training for
Commissioned Lay Pastors.
Title:
Common Roots, New Horizons
Media:
BK Length:
100 Age
Group: A
Author:
Hans Ucko
Publisher:
WCC Publications,
Geneva Publication
Date: 1994
Description:
Christian Theology related to Judaism and Jewish people. The
Christian church was born in a Jewish setting, Christianity did not
replace Judaism.
Title:
Companion to the Constitution
Media:
BK Length:
236 Age
Group: A
Author:
Frank A. Beattie
Publisher:
Geneva Press Publication Date:
1996
Description:
A Guide to Presbyterian laws and procedures that addresses the needs of
the membership of a church session. The book is a tool whose
use will bring a better understanding to the churches constitutions.
Title:
Consider Your Ministry
Media:
BK-P Length:
79 Age
Group: A
Publisher:
PPH Publication
Date: 1993
Description:
Study manual for new officers in the Presbyterian Church. Contains
revision of information provoking questions that have marked early
editions, are also references to reflect on amendments to our
Constitution.
Title:
Contemporary Worship for the 21st Century - Worship of
Evangelism?
Media:
BK Length:
128 Age
Group: A
Author:
Daniel Benedict & Craig Miller
Publisher:
Disciples Resources Publication Date:
1995
Description:
Identifying various ways to improve current worship practices. Identify
a spectrum or cultural and spiritual needs among contemporary
worshipers. Included are six examples for use by pastors, musicians,
and leaders of worship.
Title:
Continuing the Conversation
Media:
BK Length:
111 Age
Group: A
Author:
Theology & Ministry - PCUSA
Publisher:
PCUSA Publication
Date: 1992
Description:
A guide for congregational study of issues related to human sexuality.
Title:
Conversions: The Christian Experience
Media:
BK (Large Print)
Length:
265
Age
Group: S, A,T
Editor H. Kerr, J. Mulder
Publisher:
Eerdmans
Publication
Date: 1983
Description:
Recounts the conversion experience of many of the church's witnesses,
including the apostle Paul, Constantine, Ignatiues Loyola, John Calvin,
John Wesley, Albert Schweitzer, C. S. Lewis, for a total of 50
interesting and moving essays.
Title:
Cowstails and Cobras II
Media:
BK
Length:
210
Age
Group: S, A, T
Author:
Karl Rohnke
Publisher:
Kendall/Hunt
Publication Date:
1989
Description:
Activities for youth and adults out of Project Adventure philosophy
which states that individuals are usually more capable than they
perceive themselves to be, and given the chance to try in a supportive
atmosphere, can discover the excellence within themselves.
Title:
Critical Caring: A Feminist Model for
Pastoral Psychology
Media:
BK Length:
159 Age
Group: A
Author:
Valerie M. DeMarinis
Publisher:
WJK Publication
Date: 1993
Description:
The author persuasively argues the use of religious beliefs, symbols,
and rituals are crucial to the therapeutic encounter in pastoral
psychotherapy. He demonstrates this application using four case studies
of women in different phases of the life cycle.
Title:
Critical Moment of Ministry
Media:
BK Length:
74 Age
Group: T,A
Author:
Loren B. Mean
Publisher:
Alban Institute Publication Date:
1993
Description:
Help with the process used in finding a new pastor.
Title:
Crossing the Boundary Between Seminary & Parish
Media:
BK Length:
32 Age
Group: T
Author:
Roy M. Oswald
Publisher:
Alban Institute Publication Date:
1993
Description:
A study of the transition clergy make when moving to a new church.
Title:
Daniel an Active Volcano, Reflections on the Book of
Daniel
Media:
BK Length:
141 Age
Group: A,T
Author:
D. S. Russell
Publisher:
WJK Publication
Date: 1989
Description:
A useful resource for both group study and individual reading. Divided
into two parts: The popular tales of Daniel and his three companions in
Babylon in the sixth century; and 2. Daniel 's visions that are
generally classified as apocalyptic, revealing truth in a
special, symbolic way.
Title:
Dealing With Crisis
Media:
BK Length:
42 Age
Group: A,T
Author:
Bob Tuttle
Publisher:
Bridge Resources Publication Date:
1997
Description:
Most adult leaders at some time in their ministry must help young
people deal with a crisis situation. The adult leader must posses the
appropriate skills and self confidence to deal effectively with the
questions, concerns, and fears of the young people.
Title:
Dear God I Have This Terrible Problem...
Media:
BK Length:
96 Age
Group: A
Author:
Bernadette M. Snyder
Publisher:
Liguori Publication
Date: 1983
Description:
You will find suspense, drama, disaster, despair, disdain, and a lot of
laughs as you read the "secret" letters of a housewife
writing to God for advice. You will find
encouragement, hope, help and lot of love, as you read God's answers!
Title:
Death: Confronting the Reality
Media:
BK Length:
219 Age
Group: A
Author:
William E. Phipps
Publisher:
JKP Publication
Date: 1987
Description:
This is a handbook for pastors, counselors, or for adult discussion
groups. The author deals openly and honestly with the
cultural and human issues surrounding death.
Title:
Debt, Jubilee, and the Two-Thirds World
Media:
BK Length:
82 Age
Group: A
Publisher:
PCUSA Publication
Date: 1994
Editor Peter A. Sulyok
Description:
Study document by the Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy on
the theological and ethical basis of debt forgiveness as a response to
international debt crisis. Overpopulation, over-consumption
and mal-distribution of goods add to misery brought about by the
ramifications of the debt crisis. Advocacy by the Church can
encourage responsibility in dealing with the debt issues with economic
justice.
Title:
Decision-Making
Media:
BK
Length:
15
Age
Group: A
Prepared by: PCUS/UPC
Publisher:
JKP
Publication
Date: 1952
Description:
A leader's guide to explore the basic processes of
decision-making. Finding an orderly way to channel the
dynamics of a group involved in making decisions. A unit to
open up the flow of God's grace as people share and examine how their
group works together to make decisions.
Title:
Defiant Hope
Media:
BK Length:
179 Age
Group: A
Author:
James Leehan
Publisher:
WJK Publication
Date: 1993
Description:
Excellent resource for individuals trying to overcome the effects of
abusive behavior.
Title:
Designing the Sermon: Order and Movement in Preaching
Media:
BK Length:
127 Age
Group: A
Author:
James E. Massey
Publisher:
Abingdon Publication
Date: 1980
Description:
The author's creative approach to shaping specific classifications of
sermons-focuses on order (What is the preacher's goal?) and on movement
(What structure is he or she using to get there?). Specific forms for
designing sermons include the narrative/story, the textual-expository
sermon, the doctrinal/topical; and the special occasion
sermon. Three of the author's own sermons are used as
illustrations of design possibilities.
Title:
Deuteronomy: Citizenship in the Kingdom of
God....and the U.S.A.
Media:
BK-P
Length:
32
Age
Group: A,T
Author:
William M. Ramsay
Editor Curtis A. Miller
Publisher:
PPH
Publication
Date: 1996
Description:
Seven-session Bible Study for men. Focuses on two main themes
1) Remembering, Israel must remember God's goodness to them, and they
must remember God's covenant and its commandments; 2) Love, no other
book of the law says so much concerning the love of God and that we are
to love God in return.
Title:
Discipleship Curriculum
Media:
BK Length:
77 Age
Group: A,T,L
Publisher:
PCUSA
Editor Pamela Crouch
Publication Date:
1997
Description:
Young Adult Volunteers serve in communities of need, developing
communities, Need to develop community life, meeting regularly for
prayer and Bible Study. Young Adults ( 19 - 30).
Volunteer for 1 year.
Title:
Discover Your Conflict Management Style
Media:
BK Length:
39 Age
Group: A
Author:
Speed P. Leas
Publisher:
Alban Institute Publication Date:
1998
Description:
A self-help tool to learn about managing conflict in your own life.
This edition contains an improved Conflict Strategy Instrument, revised
to reflect new learning and more accurately describe your conflict
management style.
Title:
Divorcing with Dignity
Media:
BK Length:
98 Age
Group: A
Author:
Tim Emerick-Cayton
Publisher:
WJKP Publication
Date: 1993
Description:
Meditation. Presents an alternative to the standard method of
arbitration and litigation, to how meditation is used.
Reduces hostility.
Title:
Doing the Truth-A Summary of Christian Ethics
Media:
BK
Length:
192
Age
Group: A
Author:
James A. Pike
Publisher:
Doubleday
Publication
Date: 1955
Editor Reinhold Niebuhr
Description:
Christian ethics is not simply a lofty set of principles of what we
ought to do, but a way of deciding things based on the motivation for
the Christian life.
Title:
Dr. Goliath
Length:
90
Age
Group: J,S,T
Author:
David Steele
Publisher:
Hiram Dickens
Publication Date:
1987
Description:
Storytelling poems explore stories found in the Bible and around the
corner. Some are humorous, some are serious, all direct the
reader to see God's stories and our own stories mesh and intertwine.
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