Author: Administrator
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Ordination And Authority
As Presbyterians we find ourselves in a place of enduring contention as to who should be ordained without a clear conception of why we should be ordaining anyone. And if we are unsure of the nature of ordained ministry, we certainly will be unclear as to how the ordained exercise authority. Because we live in…
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Bearing With One Another
The author goes to the sources, exploring impulses to unity within the reformed tradition. Dr. Sorge’s reading of Calvin, set within the context of Ephesians 4, shows that concern for theological integrity and commitment to the church’s unity are not at odds. To the contrary, it is theological integrity that is the ground for preserving…
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Guidelines for Child Care at Church-Sponsored Meetings
Recommended by the 207th General Assembly. How to have quality child care at church related meetings. Includes: Responsibilities of governing body, local churches, coordinator and parents. Sample employee questionnaire, background checks, resource guide.
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Lifesongs Volume 2
The Resource Center also has an accompanying volume: Lifesongs Children’s Songbook
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Releasing Your Church’s Potential (Audio)
This is a set of 10 cassette tapes contained in an over-sized plastic album case. See also: Releasing Your Church’s Potential in the Book Collection
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Restore Us O God
Introducing Scripture Songs, a new series featuring Maranatha! songs taken directly from God’s word. Each CD contains 10 of the greatest scripture songs ever. Experience the word of God put to music… in the car, at home, anywhere.
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Lifesongs Volume 1
The Resource Center also has an accompanying volume: Lifesongs Children’s Songbook Â
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By John Calvin
Dr. Kerr, in his short biographical sketch, but mainly in his discriminating selection of Calvin’s letters, treatises, addresses, prayers and even a hymn, brings the religious genius of Geneva to life. Outstanding here is the very heart of Calvin’s legacy to Christendom: Institutes of the Christian Religion.
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Reconciling The Broken Silence
Except from the Introduction: Reconciling the Broken Silence … is an invitation for congregations to engage in dialogue with gay, lesbian, and bisexual Presbyterians. This resource has been prepared for those congregations in the PC(USA) who seek to engage in honest and open dialogue with gay men and lesbians at a table that does not condemn…
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The Ordination Questions
A study book to help newly elected deacons and elders of the PC(USA) prepare for the offices and responsibilities to which they have been elected.
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Presbyterian Social Witness Policy Compilation
Contains Presbyterian policies 1946-1999 Compiled by the Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy. Excerpt from the Introductory Letter: “The Presbyterian Social Witness Policy Compilation is a compendium of social witness adopted by the General Assemblies of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and its predecessor denominations. The Social Policy Compilation presents each policy statement, resolution, or commissioner’s resolution…
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Catalog Of Theological Statements Of The Presbyterian Church General Assemblies 1935-1996
This resource indexes 172 statements by topic and year, providing abstracts of 119 of them, an index of key words, and a chronological listing of titles. The catalog is helpful for locating the church’s theological position on a wide variety of topics. Available through PDS.