RESOURCE CENTER CATALOG
Resources for Adults, Teachers, Leaders and Clerks
BOOKS
  Titles:  U through Z
Title:  Under Saturn's Shadow
Media:  BK    Length:  143    Age Group:  A
Author:  James Hollis
Publisher:  Inner City Books    Publication Date:  1993

Description:
The author is concerned with the healing and transformation of individuals. The purpose of the book is to offer a synoptic view of men's wounding and healing, and to examine where things stand in the last decade of the century.

Title:  Understanding and Counseling the Suicidal Person
Media:  BK    Length:  251    Age Group:  A
Author:  Paul W. Pretzel
Publisher:  Abingdon    Publication Date:  1972

Description:
Pretzel explores the vita aspects of the problem, including motives, recognition, prevention, and the counselor's personal feelings.  There is an especially relevant chapter for clergy dealing with the grief reaction of the surviving spouse, child or parent and how they can be handled.

Title:  U.S. Lifestyles and Mainline Churches: A Key to Reaching People in the 90's
Media:  BK                    Length:  171            Age Group:  A, T
Author:  Tex Sample
Publisher:  Westminster/John Knox        Publication Date: 1990

Description:
A skillful mixture of analysis of sociological data and anecdotes with thought provoking comments on theology and religion, this concise resource will spark discussion and inform those church leaders responsible for developing strategies for mission.

Title:  Using the Bible
Media:  BK    Length:  62    Age Group:  A
Publisher: PCUSA    Publication Date:  1993

Description:
A guided study of Presbyterian Statements on Biblical authority and Interpretation.

Title:  We Are Not Alone
Media:  BK                    Length:  127            Age Group:  A
Author: B. Bailey
Publisher:  Abingdon                Publication Date:  1979

Description:
Collection of sermons that use scripture and daily living experience to explore the question, What is God like?

Title:  We Believe:  Study of the Book of Confessions for Church Officers
Media:  BK    Length:  124    Age Group:  A
Author:  Harry W. Eberts, Jr.
Publisher:  WJKP    Publication Date:  1993

Description:
Study guide in understanding the creeds of the church.  Includes a brief Statement of Faith and ten other documents in the Book of Confessions adopted by the General Assembly in 1983.

Title:  We Belong Together:  Churches in Solidarity with Women
Media:  BK    Length:  132    Age Group:  A
Author:  Sarah Cunningham
Publisher:  Friendship Press    Publication Date:  1989

Description:
Cunningham has urged the church to keep stretching its vision of mission, breaking down walls that marginalize women in the life of the church.

Title:  We Have Seen the Lord
Media:  BK    Length:  123    Age Group:  A
Author:  William Barclay
Publisher:  WJK    Publication Date:  1998

Description:
Barclay draws on the wisdom of the Gospel to trace the last days of Jesus' earthly ministry, from his entrance into Jerusalem to his resurrection and appearance to the disciples.

Title:  Welcoming But Not Affirming
Media:  BK    Length:  210    Age Group:  A
Author:  Stanley Grenz
Publisher:  WJK    Publication Date:  1998

Description:
Grenz makes this distinction between acceptance of homosexual persons and approval of homosexuality with clarity and respect for both biblical authority and the complexity of the subject.

Title:  What Governments Can Do
Media:  BK                    Length:  129            Age Group: A,T
Prepared by: Bread for the World
Director:  Richard Holhn

Description:
A discussion concerning World Hunger.  The needs of people in all parts of the world when hunger is a problem.  Things that can be done to help the people in need.

Title:  What Shall We Believe?
Media:  BK    Length:  52    Age Group:  A
Author:  Aurelia T. Fule
Publisher:  PCUSA    Publication Date:  1987

Description:
A concise study of the Presbyterian doctrine on eschatology with an eye toward the teachings of other Protestant denominations.

Title:  When We Pray: A Prayer Journal for Pastors and Worship Leaders-Year A
Media:  BK                    Length:  123            Age Group: A,T
Author:  Bob and Levon Bayler
Publisher:  United Church Press        Publication Date:  1995

Description:
Presents readers with opportunities for personal devotion as well as public worship.  Index of scriptures included to help identify the prayers accompanying each Bible passage.

Title:  Who Is This Jesus?
Media:  BK (Large Print)            Length:  133            Age Group: A
Author:  Michael Green
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers    Publication Date: 1990

Description:
A simple and non-technical book about Jesus-one that brings Jesus into focus for those who want to know more about Him.

Title:  Who Ministers to Ministers?
Media:  BK    Length:  98    Age Group:  A,T
Author:  Barbara G. Gilbert
Publisher:  Alban Institute    Publication Date:  1987

Description:
Recognizing clergy and their families need special support.  Reflects on the unique problems associated with the professional clergy calling.  Contains suggestions for the clergy of where to find help.

Title:  Who Needs the Church?
Media:  BK    Length:  16    Age Group: 
Author:  Barbara Wheeler
Publisher: Geneva Press    Publication Date: 2004

Description:
An essay in the Price H. Gwynn III Church Leadership Series.  Wheeler overviews the trends in American culture on being part of the established church. This essay and others in the series may also be downloaded from www.genevapress.com free of charge.

Title:  Who Touched the Remote Control?
Media:  BK                    Length:  63            Age Group: A,T
Author: Mary Duckert
Publisher:  Friendship Press            Publication Date:  1990

Description:
Helps children in grades one through six answer how, what they watch on TV fits with their growing religious faith.  Group games, skits and discussions are complemented by activity pages.

Title:  Whose Ministry
Media:  BK    Length:  120    Age Group:  A
Author:  Gillian Patterson
Publisher:  WCC    Publication Date:  1993

Description:
Hospital ministry relating to Christian medical college in India.  Considers things that confront all medical care in the 1990's.  Investigates the Christian approach to healing.

Title:  Who's Involved With Hunger
Media:  BK-P                    Length:  50            Age Group:  A,T
Publisher: World Hunger Education and Congressional Hunger Center
                        Publication Date:  1995

Description:
A listing of organizations, state, national, and private, that is involved in hunger education and advocacy.

Title:  Why I am Still a Chrisitan
Media:  BK    Length:  112    Age Group:  A
Author:  Hans Kung
Publisher:  Abingdon    Publication Date: 

Description:
Extraordinary power of Christian faith to give meaning and spiritual nourishment to human life.

Title:  Why Scripture Matters
Media:  BK    Length:  186    Age Group:  A
Author:  John P. Burgess
Publisher:  WJK    Publication Date:  1998

Description:
Reading the bible in a time of church conflict.  In  recent years we've seen a host of books calling for a rediscovery of the Bible.  This one is by far the best. A combination of deep theological insight with down to earthy emphasis on daily life.

Title:  Why the Homeless Don't Have Homes and What To Do About It
Media:  BK    Length:  123    Age Group:  A
Author:  Micheal Elliott
Publisher:  Pilgrim Press    Publication Date:  1993

Description:
After fifteen years of struggling with the problem of homelessness, Michael Elliott has seen little improvement, wasted efforts, and ineffectual responses from federal and local governments, the private sector, and the church. His experiences have given him a unique understanding not only of the who of homelessness, but the why.

Title:  Windows on the World of Jesus
Media:  BK    Length:  175    Age Group:  A
Author:  Bruce J. Malina
Publisher:  W/JKP    Publication Date:  1993

Description:
Customs and culture of the world in which Jesus lived -  Presented in modern living.

Title:  Women of Faith of the Presbyterian Church , 1986 to 1996
Media:  BK    Length:  193    Age Group:  A
Publisher:  PCUSA    Publication Date:  1997
Editor:  Beth Basham

Description:
A book that chronicles the first decade of the celebration of the life and gifts of the Women of Faith Award.

Title:  Women, Decision Making, and the Future
Media:  BK    Length:  159    Age Group:  A
Author:  Barbara B. Clowse
Publisher:  WJK    Publication Date:  1985

Description:
Clowse outlines and explains steps and procedures to develop decision-making skills.  Helps women to develop confidence to make decisions and learn to secure their own futures.

Title:  Working with Groups, Committees and Communities
Media:  BK    Length:  225    Age Group:  A
Author:  Harleigh and Audrey Trecker
Publisher:  Follett    Publication Date:  1979

Description:
A practical handbook for your group, this book teaches you how to: Identify needs, establish priorities, develop effective leadership skills, assess resources, make decisions, act and evaluate.

Title:  Worship Resources for Christian Congregations
Media:  BK    Length:  314    Age Group:  A,T
Author:  C. Welton Gaddy and Don W. Nixon
Publisher:  Smyth & Helwys    Publication Date:  1995

Description:
A resource devoted to two important art forms that can enhance meaningful worship: floral designs and liturgical movement.  The second section of the book is organized around the seasons of the Christian year- brief history, themes central to the season, Biblical passages, sermon themes, litanies, prayers, music, and specific suggestions for corporate worship activities.

Title:  You and the Holy Spirit
Media:  BK    Length:  112    Age Group:  A
Author:  Stuart R. Oglesby
Publisher:  John Knox    Publication Date:  1952

Description:
The chapters in this book attempt to bring a neglected and essential New Testament teaching down into the everyday lives of church members who have felt a lack of satisfaction in dealing with problems of life.

Title:  Youth In Crisis
Media:  BK                                    Age Group: A,T
Author:  Josh McDowell & Bob Hostetler
Publisher:  Word Publishing            Publication Date: 1996

Description:
Resource for parents, teachers, pastors and youth workers to help teens one-on-one through issues they face, from simple challenges of growing up to major traumas.  Includes 50 topics on issues in 9 categories: Emotional; Relations; Family; Sexual; Abuse; Disorders; Addictions; Education and Vocation.  A Handbook on Counseling Youth, 24 reproducible audio tapes for students, and Counseling Youth in Crisis Manual with practical steps in guiding a young person through the first 48 hours of a crisis situation.