Author: Administrator
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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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About Being Presbyterian
A “Scriptographic” booklet about what it means to be Presbyterian.
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Selected Theological Statements Of The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) General Assemblies (1956-1998)
General Assembly statements issued by the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. and its predecessor denominations guide the church in its life and ministry. Selected Theological Statements includes 32 significant texts that span a time frame from 1956 and “The Position of Women in the Church” through 1998 and “Just Peacemaking.” Available through PDS.
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Reducing The Risk Of Child Sexual Abuse Training Manual
Part 1– A fast-paced portrayal of the real dangers that child sexual abuse poses to your church. Interviews with victims, professionals, and church leaders vividly convey its damaging impact on all involved. Part 2– Provides clear directions for reducing the risk of child sexual abuse. Leading authorities explain policies and procedures that will help protect…
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The Christian Doctrine Of Creation And Redemption
From the Preface by Emil Brunner “The doctrine of Creation and Revelation here offered is based upon the conviction that sound criticism and genuine Christian thinking are not incompatible. Those members of the Church who passively accept what they have been taught as ‘revealed truth’ seem to be unaware of the fact that their view…
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Not Without My Neighbour
Meeting people of other faiths is an everyday experience not only for minority Christian communities in Asia and the Middle East but more and more for Christians elsewhere. Yet, although interfaith dialogue has established itself as a key concern for the churches and the ecumenical movement, it continues to raise spiritual, social, political, practical and…
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Facing Our Differences
The deep controversies within many churches have created a reluctance in many quarters to place the issue of homosexuality on the ecumenical agenda. Yet, an essential vocation of the ecumenical movement is to enable a dialogue among the churches at precisely those points where their differences of conviction are sharpest. This book seeks to encourage…
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A Time To Heal
This important book provides the tools that faith communities need to:-determine under what circumstances, if any, a convicted sex offender may be involved in the congregation.-determine how to respond if someone in the congregation is accused of a sexual offense.-be sensitive to and supportive of persons in the congregation who have been victims of abuse.-develop…
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Called Out
Excerpt from the Prologue, by Kathryn Poethig: “Called Out offers a new reading of lesbian and gay theology within the Presbyterian Church. This theology is less concerned with biblical and theological defense for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered identity. Its primary attention is on the ordination of lesbian and gay people, the issue riveting the Presbyterian…
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Reducing The Risk Of Child Sexual Abuse In Your Church
Addresses the most critical legal and moral problem facing the church today — and shows church leaders how to implement an effective prevention program to reduce this risk [of child sexual abuse].
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Earth-Wise
Christians play a crucial role in maintaining the environment as stewards of God’s creation. Calvin B. DeWitt, a nationally recognized authority on environmental issues, describes in detail the wonders of God’s creation, how fallen humanity and modern society have abused it, and how Christians can respond. Discussion questions are included for use in group settings.