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BOOKS
Titles:
E through H
Title:
Ecumenism and Youth
Media:
BK Length:
98 Age
Group: S
Author:
David Devadas
Publisher:
WCC Publication Publication
Date: 1995
Description:
The Ecumenical Global Gathering of Youth and Students in Brazil in July
1993 inspired the author to draw on his own experiences to highlight
"the basic unity of the problems which face the generation which was
born between 1960 and 1975 as they prepare to enter the next century."
Title:
Effective Church Leadership: Building on the Twelve
Keys
Media:
BK Length:
269 Age
Group: A
Author:
Kennon L. Callahan
Publisher:
Harper Collins Publication
Date: 1990
Description:
The author shares a new understanding of leadership for the pastor who,
with key leaders, accomplishes the four Central Leadership tasks
important on the mission field. He helps pastors and key
leaders build on their creativity and imagination to revitalize their
churches and advance their missions.
Title:
Empowering Lay Volunteers
Media:
BK Length:
128 Age
Group: A,T
Author:
Douglas W. Johnson
Publisher:
Abingdon Press Publication
Date: 1991
Editor:
Lyle E. Schaller
Description:
From the author of The Care and Feeding of Volunteers, a new
perspective on the role of volunteers in the church. This
volume in the Creative Leadership Series focuses on the needs of
volunteers. A practical guide on recruiting, utilizing,
evaluating, rewarding and reassigning volunteers.
Title:
Encountering Evil, Live Options in Theology
Media:
BK Length:
182 Age
Group: A
Editor:
Stephen T. Davis
Publisher:
WJK Publication
Date: 1981
Description:
Six Christian philosophers and theologians address the intellectual and
moral questions that Evil present to religious believers.
Title:
Energizing the Congregation
Media:
BK Length:
116 Age
Group: A
Author:
Carl L. Dudley & Sally A. Johnson
Publisher:
WJK Publication
Date: 1993
Description:
Discovering churches weaknesses and strengths in order to
grow. A strong self-image binds members together and
energizes ministry.
Title:
Equipping the Saints
Media:
BK Length:
141 Age
Group: A
Author:
Sarah Covin Juengst
Publisher:
WJK Publication
Date: 1998
Description:
Teacher training in the church. This book addresses a critical problem
in the teaching ministry of the church, how to prepare for those who
desire to teach.
Title:
Ethics and Agenda 21
Media:
BK Length:
187 Age
Group: A
Publisher:
United Nations Publications
Editor:
Noel J. Brown
Publication
Date: 1994
Description:
Men must conclude an ethical and political contract with nature -
Earth.
Title:
Ethnic Conflict and Religion
Media:
BK Length:
160 Age
Group: A
Author:
Theo Tschuy
Publisher:
WCC Publication
Date: 1997
Description:
While wars have taken a tremendous loss in human lives, even more
people have died at the hands of their own governments. This
book discusses nine different 20th century conflicts.
Title:
Evaluating Ministry
Media:
BK Length:
74 Age
Group: A,T
Author:
Jill M. Hudson
Publisher:
Alban Institute Publication
Date: 1992
Description:
Principles and processes for clergy and congregations.
Combines practical and spiritual counsel for the task of clergy
evaluation.
Title:
Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God
Media:
BK (Large Print) Length:
126 Age
Group:
A
Author:
J. I. Packer
Publisher:
Inter Varsity Press Publication
Date: 1961
Description:
The servants of God are under orders to evangelize. The author hopes
that this book will act as incentive for this task. There is
in Christians circles at the present time much heart-searching and
disputes about the ways and means of evangelism. He wants us to know
about factors involved in evangelism the world.
Title:
Exploring Presbyterian Worship
Media:
BK Length:
57 Age
Group: A,T,S
Author:
Reformed Liturgy and Music
Publisher:
PCUSA Publication
Date: 1994
Description:
Collection of articles from Reformed Liturgy & Music, a
quarterly journal. Articles helpful to sessions &
worship committees as they fulfill their responsibilities for shaping
congregational worship.
Title:
Facing Aids
Media:
BK Length:
116 Age
Group: A T/L
Author:
WCC Study Document
Publisher:
World Council of
Churches Publication
Date: 1997
Description:
Latest scientific findings about Aids. How can we address the
theological and ethical issues raised by Aids. Other
questions: Challenge of Aids calls for a forthright and
faithful responsible response from Christians and churches.
Title:
Facing Our Differences
Media:
BK Length:
75 Age
Group: A,T
Author:
Alan B. Brash
Publisher:
WCC Publications Publication
Date: 1995
Description:
Encourages churches to have open dialogue on homosexuality.
Points the way toward a respectful understanding of interpretation of
the Bible.
Title:
Facing the Abusing God
Media:
BK Length:
310 Age
Group: A
Author:
David Blementhal
Publication
Date: 1993
Description:
Draws theological and psychological links between the twin undeserved
sufferings of the holocaust and child abuse.
Title:
Faith's Freedom
Media:
BK Length:
188 Age
Group: A
Author:
Luke T. Johnson
Publication
Date: 1990
Publisher:
Fortress Press
Description:
In his own words, Johnson states, "The goal of this book is to make the
sort of connection between theology and life that specialists and
popularists alike seem to assume already known. My experience
and observation suggests just the opposite: very few people really know
how belief in one God and prayer fit together, how the gift of the
Spirit and suffering inform each other."
Title:
Family Passages: Journeys to New Life
Media:
BK-P Length:
62 Age
Group: I,T
Author:
Lyndon E. Whybrew
Publisher:
Presbyterian
Mariners Publication
Date: 1995
Editor:
C. Raymond Trout
Description:
Ten experiential programs for use in church family groups to help the
participants understand and cope with some of the major transitions in
their lives.
Title:
Family: Where The Generations Meet
Media:
BK-P
Length:
75
Age
Group: I
Author:
Joe H. Leonard, Jr.
Publisher:
Presbyterian Mariner
Publication
Date: 1994
Description:
Twelve intergenerational programs provide opportunities for families in
the church to discover the ways they have been shaped by the
generations before them, and how "to pass on a legacy of examined
values and renewed traditions to the next generation."
Title:
Father and Son: The Wound, The Healing, The Call To
Manhood
Media:
BK
Length:
208
Age
Group: A
Author:
Gordon Dalbey
Publisher:
Thomas Nelson
Publication
Date: 1992
Description:
Today millions of men are silently suffering emotional anguish of what
the author calls the Father- wound, from fathers who had the best of
intentions. With compassion, Dalbey shows how the
father-wound creates in men: an inability to bond with other men; fear
and distrust of women; destructive behaviors such as materialism or
substance abuse and feelings of low self-esteem. It is for
men who have tried unsuccessfully by themselves to realize that only a
deliberate spiritual life can address these issues.
Title:
Feminist Theological Ethics
Media:
BK Length:
325 Age
Group: A,T
Publisher:
W/JK Publication
Date: 1994
Editor:
Lois Daly
Description:
An anthology of "snapshots" in theological ethics written by women. It
is intended to bring together key issues in women's theological and
moral reflections.
Title:
Filling the Bag: The Presbyterian Hunger
Program
Media:
BK-P Length:
12 Age
Group: A
Publisher:
Presbyterian Hunger Program
Editor:
Gary Cook
Description:
For 25 years, through grants, education resources, the Hunger Action
Enables network, the PHP, has helped the church address the causes and
symptoms of hunger and poverty.
Title:
Finding Hope Again
Media:
BK Length:
150 Age
Group: A,T
Author:
Roy W. Fairchild
Publisher:
Harper & Row Publication
Date: 1980
Description:
A pastor's guide to counseling depressed persons. Fairchild combines
psychological, scriptural, and theological insights as he examines the
nature of the problem and develops practical understanding of hope as
the remedy.
Title:
Finding Words for Worship
Media:
BK Length:
147 Age
Group: A
Author:
Ruth C. Duck
Publisher:
WJK Publication
Date: 1995
Description:
Creation of unique & creative worship services.
Title:
First Presbyterian Church, Shreveport LA
Media:
BK Length:
137 Age
Group: A,T
Author:
Spencer C. Murray, PHD
Publisher:
Mid South Press Publication
Date: 1995
Description:
The story of the mother church in Northwest Louisiana.
Title:
First Samuel, Fathers, Brothers, Friends, and Others:
A Study on Male Relationships
Media:
BK-P Length:
31 Age
Group: A,T
Author:
H. Michael Brewer
Publisher:
PCUSA Publication
Date:
1997
Editor:
Curtis A. Miller
Description:
Seven-session Bible study for men. Focuses on the
relationships of Samuel, Saul and David. Eli, who raises
Samuel, also plays a prominent role, as does Saul's son, Jonathan.
Title:
From Church to Church
Media:
BK Length:
51 Age
Group: A
Publisher:
PCUSA Publication
Date:
1992
Description:
Resources from PCUSA on issues related to Human Sexuality
Title:
From the Beginning
Media:
BK Length:
61 Age
Group: A
Author:
Betty Jane Bailey
Publisher:
Friendship Press Publication
Date: 1992
Description:
Resource and study guide to the Middle East, the birthplace of
Christianity. Many churches there claim a continuous presence
from the beginning of Christianity, today witnessing to their faith in
trying circumstances. Learning about this witness is essential to
develop the work of peace in the world.
Title:
Fun for the Family
Media:
BK Length:
288 Age
Group: A,T,L
Author:
Jerome S. Meyer
Publisher:
Greenberg Publishers Publication
Date: 1937
Description:
A classic, this book is carefully designed to appeal to all members of
a family. It also includes puzzles and problems that could be
done alone.
Title:
Galatians, The Freedom of the Christian Man
Media:
BK-P Length:
32 Age
Group: A
Author:
William M. Ramsay
Editor:
Curtis A. Miller
Publisher:
PCUSA Publication
Date: 1997
Description:
Seven-session Bible Study for Men Focuses on a major theme of
this epistle, the liberty that Christ brings through faith.
Title:
Gather and Sing II
Media:
BK Length:
81 Age
Group: S,A
Author:
Rey Kangwa MaBululi
Publisher:
World Student Christian Federation
Description:
Songs from yesterday and today that capture the theme "A community of
memory and hope".
Title:
Genesis
Media:
BK Length:
12 Age
Group: J,S
Author:
Gary David Comstock
Publication
Date: 1994
Publisher:
United Ministries in Higher Education
Description:
Study in understanding the Bible for high school and college
students. Realization that a number of stories can be
developed that leads to a whole.
Title:
Genesis: A Seven-Session Bible Study for Men
Media:
BK-P
Length:
32
Age
Group: A
Author:
John C. Purdy
Editor:
Curtis A. Miller
Publisher:
PPH
Publication
Date: 1996
Description:
Leader's guide for the study of seven representative stories from the
first 36 chapters of Genesis. These stories take the group
from creation to the beginning of Israel as a nation.
Title:
Gifts from Latin Americans: A Celebration of Life
Media:
BK Length:
80 Age
Group: A
Publisher:
PCUSA
Editor:
M. Arroyo, S. George, P. Kenmeile
Description:
Book that prepared for the "Year of Latin America", a church-wide
initiative of the Presbyterian Church. The study is meant to
highlight and lift up Latin Americans, not only in mission, but in
aspects of the church life.
Title:
Giving Birth: Reclaiming Biblical Methopher
for Pastoral Practice
Media:
BK Length:
226 Age
Group: A,T
Author:
Margaret Hammer
Publisher:
WJK Publication
Date: 1994
Description:
The birth of a child can be a vital force for churches, providing a
model for strength, endurance, and compassion.
Title:
Go Therefore
Media:
BK Length:
110 Age
Group: A
Author:
J. Smilie, K. Thompson, E. Patrick
Publisher:
PCUSA Publication
Date: 1987
Description:
This book highlights the history of significant men and women
commissioned to spread the witness of the Presbyterian Christians to
the ends of the world.
Title:
God and Ourselves
Media:
BK Length:
112 Age
Group: A ,T
Author:
Joseph D. Small
Publisher:
PPH Publication
Date: 1996
Description:
Theologians are thought of as a lone scholar examining a book or giving
a lecture. It should not be this way, but should be
ideas and thinking of many people of different religions and theologies.
Title:
God With Us: A Theology of Transpersonal Life
Media:
BK
Length:318
Age
Group: A
Author:
Joseph Haroutunian
Publisher:
Westminster
Publication
Date: 1965
Description:
A discussion of the way theology must be developed in the context of
personal relationships. The author describes his theology as
"transpersonal" to point out that the individual emerges by way of
communication: "...all the life I have with my fellowman is a life I
have also with Christ..."
Title:
God's Stewards
Media:
BK Length:
248 Age
Group: A ,T
Author:
Helge Brattgard
Publisher:
Augsburg Publication
Date: 1963
Description:
A theological study of the principles and practices of
stewardship.
Title:
Good and Evil - Two Interpretations
Media:
BK Length:
143 Age
Group: A ,T
Author:
Martin Buber
Publisher:
Charles Scribner's
Sons Publication
Date: 1953
Description:
Both interpretations are concerned with good and evil: One
Right and Wrong is concerned with it's place in man's observation of
the human world, the other, Images of Good and Evil with it's place in
the personal development of the individual man.
Title:
Growing Love in Christian Marriage
Media:
BK Length:
112 Age
Group: A ,T
Author:
Antoinette & Leon Smith
Publisher:
United Methodist
Publishing Publication
Date:
1983
Description:
A pastor's manual on preparing for Christian marriage.
Helpful guide for individual premarital counseling or in group sessions
for couples.
Title:
Growing Spiritually
Media:
BK Length:
364 Age
Group: A
Author:
E. Stanley Jones
Publisher:
Abingdon Publication
Date: 1950
Description:
Devotions for building spiritual maturity. The book may be
read as a daily personal devotion or, as it is written into a week's
complete thought, it can be used as a study book for group
discussions. The theme runs through the whole book, it can be
read straight through as an ordinary book.
Title:
Guide for Recreation Leaders
Media:
BK Length:
136 Age
Group: A,T
Author:
G. Bannerman, R. Fakkems
Publisher:
Bridge Publication
Date: 1998
Description:
A guidebook to help people of all ages enjoy their recreation and play
activities. It is our desire that this book can provide
assistance to those leaders.
Title:
Handbook for Congregational Studies
Media:
BK Length:
192 Age
Group: A
Publisher:
Abington Press Publication
Date: 1986
Editor:
J. Carroll, C Dudley, Wm. McKinny
Description:
Takes congregations seriously in their role as the earth vessels
through which the transcendent power of God is at work and made known,
and through which God's purposes in the world may be realized.
Title:
Harvest of Righteousness
Media:
BK Length:
90 Age
Group: A,T,L
Author:
Rebecca B. Langer
Publisher:
Geneva Press Publication
Date: 1999
Description:
A workbook on the spiritual discipline of devotion in the reformed
tradition. Encourages devotional reading of scripture as a daily
practice. The approach is in the reformed tradition, but is
suitable for any denomination.
Title:
Healing and Defending God's Creation - Hands
On! Vols. 1 & 2
Media:
BK Length:
loose
leaf
notebook Age
Group: T,I
Author:
Vera White
Publisher:
PCUSA Publication
Date: 1992
Description:
In 1990 the PCUSA made a commitment to the ministry of healing and
defending God's creation. Some churches have made God's
creation a central focus of worship and education events.
Resource to recycling programs, life style changes, and methods that
churches can use for involvement in the political arena to heal the
earth.
Title:
Healing Touch
Media:
BK Length:
14 Age
Group: A
Author:
Zach Thomas
Publisher:
WJK Publication
Date: 1994
Description:
The Churches Forgotten Language. Zach Thomas shows how
clergy, friends, and congregations can reclaim the ancient practice of
the healing touch. He presents biblical principles that
encourage wholesome behavior against unhealthy touch.
Title:
Help! I'm a Small Group Leader!
Media:
BK
Length:
138
Age
Group: S,A,T
Author:
Lauri Polich
Publisher:
Zondervan
Publication
Date: 1998
Description:
Excellent how-to text for youth leaders. Fifty ways to lead
teenagers into lively & purposeful discussions, as well as how
to put small groups together; and how to help teens learn to
pray. Includes 100 questions you can use in Bible study on
the most common subjects discussed by junior and senior high groups.
Title:
Help! I'm a Sunday School Teacher
Media:
BK Length:
127 Age
Group: A,T
Author:
Mary Duckert
Publisher:
PPH Publication
Date: 1996
Description:
Anything you need to succeed as a Sunday School Teacher.
Title:
Help, We Need to Organize the Education Program
Media:
BK Length:
38 Age
Group: A
Author:
P. Channer, J. Holler, K. Waugh
Publisher:
Witherspoon Press Publication
Date: 1992
Description:
This handbook for the Christian Education Committee gives practical
models and steps from forming the committee, planning a program,
equipment and supplies, to evaluation. Also includes a
chapter on resources for help.
Title:
Helping Teenagers Grow Morally
Media:
BK Length:
109 Age
Group: A,T
Author:
C. Ellis Nelson
Publisher:
WJKP Publication
Date: 1992
Description:
The importance of involvement in moral action.
Title:
Here I Am, Lord. Now What?
Media:
BK Length:
157 Age
Group: A
Author:
Susan E. Fox, Kurtis C. Hess
Publisher:
Taste of Ministry Publication
Date: 1995
Description:
This book in the result of a dream envisioned by Taste of Ministry, and
is intended to benefit new ordained pastors and seminarians preparing
for ordination to the pastoral ministry. It focuses on topics that are
relevant to transition and survival in the first parish.
Title:
Here In Is Love
Media:
BK Length:
116 Age
Group: A
Author:
Revel L. Howe
Publisher:
Judson Press Publication
Date: 1961
Description:
Man is created to live in relation with the world of things, with
himself and with his fellow man. Describes the true
significance of Christian fellowship, and how it can come about and
continue to exist.
Title:
His Hands
Media:
BK Length:
187 Age
Group: A
Publisher:
CSS Pulishing Co. Publication
Date: 1977
Editor:
Jon T. Joyce
Description:
Resources for Lent & Easter. An anthology designed to
aid every pastor planning services for Holy Week. It contains sermons
and meditations.
Title:
Holy Baptism and Services for the Renewal of Baptism
Media:
BK Length:
114 Age
Group: A
Author:
Office of Worship, PCUSA
Publisher:
WP Publication
Date:
1985
Description:
Supplemental Liturgical Resource 2, Baptism.
Title:
"Honorable Reader" - Thomas Merton
Media:
BK Length:
90 Age
Group: O,Y
Author:
Martha B. Gee
Publisher:
Bridge Resources Publication
Date: 1997
Description:
Reflecting on his own works, these further thoughts are like
invitations into the author's mind and heart as he reconsiders the
themes in the books he is introducing.
Title:
Hope For A Global Future Toward Just and Sustainable
Human Development
Media:
BK Length:
221 Age
Group: A
Publisher:
General Assembly Publication
Date:
Editor:
Advisory Committee on Social Witness
Description:
Global poverty, over-consumption and over population. Our
concern for world welfare.
Title:
Hope in Pastoral Care and Counseling
Media:
BK Length:
168 Age
Group: A
Author:
Andrew D. Lester
Publisher:
WJK Publication
Date: 1995
Description:
It examines the reasons that pastoral theology and other social and
behavioral sciences have overlooked, the importance of hope and despair
in the past. Lester provides clinical theories and methods
for pastoral assessment of and intervention with those who despair.
Title:
Hosea, The Prophecy of a Husband and Father
Media:
BK-P
Length:
32
Age
Group: A,T
Author:
William M. Ramsay
Publisher:
PCUSA
Publication
Date: 1997
Description:
Seven-session Bible Study for men. Hosea's tragic experience
as the husband of an adulterous wife is paralleled with Israel's
unfaithfulness to God, God's judgement on his people, and the
forgiveness and love of God for his people.
Title:
How Shall They Hear? A Handbook for Religion
Communicators
Media:
BK
Age
Group: A
Editor:
Tom Slack
Publisher:
UMR
Publication
Date: 1995
Description:
Resource for planning and evaluating a public relations program for
congregations. Sections on uses of several types of media
including newspaper, brochures, television, outdoor signs, video, etc.
Title:
How Should Christians Be Involved in the Public Arena?
Media:
BK
Length:
16
Age
Group: S,A,T
Author:
Elaine Saum
Publisher:
PCUSA Peacemaking
Description:
A five-session study guide for Presbyterian congregations focusing on
the theology of involment in public affairs; the Presbyterian tradition
of involment; how congregations can make requests of General Assembly;
ways congregations are engaged in the public arena; and ways your
congregation is involved or could become involved in public affairs.
Title:
How To Mobilize Church Volunteers
Media:
BK Length:
156 Age
Group: A,T
Author:
Marlene Wilson
Publisher:
Augsburg Publication
Date: 1983
Description:
A practical guide to answer questions on managing volunteers. How do
you motivate the volunteers on your staff? Are you "burning out" your
best people? What can you do with the pew-sitters? Do you find it hard
to ask for help?
Title:
How to Reach Secular People
Media:
BK Length:
192 Age
Group: A
Author:
George G. Hunter III
Publisher:
Abingdon Publication
Date: 1992
Description:
For those people who want to effectively communicate the gospel to
secular people. Evangelism/Church Growth
Title:
How to Think of Christ
Media:
BK
Length:
305
Age
Group: A
Author:
William A. Brown
Publisher:
Charles Scribner's
Sons Publication
Date: 1945
Description:
A book for people who feel that there is more to be found in the Lord
Jesus Christ than they are able to understand.
Title:
Human Rights Update
Media:
BK-P
Age
Group: A
Author:
Committee on Social Witness
Publisher:
PCUSA Publication
Date: 1990-1997
Description:
Reports approved by the General Assembly concerning developments that
have occurred regarding human rights in the world, and follow-up
reports in the areas brought to the denomination from co-workers in
missions in the world.
Title:
Humanity Comes of Age
Media:
BK Length:
143 Age
Group: A
Author:
Susanne & James A. Paul
Publisher:
WCC Publication
Date: 1994
Description:
Examination of "old age" and a detailed and informed analysis of
situations the church must address in its ministry with senior citizens.
Title:
Hunger in a Global Economy: A Resource Kit
for Bible Study and Action
Media:
BK-P Length:
130 Age
Group: A
Publisher:
Bread of the World Institutes
Editor:
Marc J. Cohen
Publication
Date: 1998
Description:
The global economy has replaced the Cold War as the structure
domination international behavior. Global communications and global
economy are manufacturing the largest social change since the
industrial revolution and the rise of the modern state.
Title:
Hunger Ministry Series: Giving Them Something to Eat
Media:
BK-P
Length:
32
Age
Group: A
Prepared by: Presbyterian Hunger Program
Publisher:
PCUSA
Description:
The Hunger Program office offers this manual as a guide to
congregations organizing, re-organizing or expanding their food
distribution programs. Further information is available through The
Presbyterian Hunger Program Help Line at 1-888-747-3663.
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