Format: Booklet Bound
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Biblical Authority For The Life Of The Church
This important paper, number 3 in the Office of Theology and Worship’s “Church Issues Series,” was produced by the United Reformed Church in the United Kingdom. It is valuable to Presbyterians because it illuminates unity/diversity matters by providing fresh perspectives on the crucial question of the Bible’s authority in the church and by providing scriptural
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The Crucified One Is Lord
How shall Christians confess their faith in the midst of people whose beliefs are different? What is the shape of the faith that Christians confess? What should be the church’s stance toward other faith traditions? The Office of Theology and Worship wishes to contribute to the church’s consideration of the issue by making available to
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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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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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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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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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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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Steal Away
Prepare for a journey in the African American tradition as Steal Away calls you to escape the spiritual drylands of your daily life and move toward a deeper communion with God. Steal Away offers an inspiring collection of devotional materials, biblical wisdom literature, prayers, music, art, and journaling exercises designed to help you develop a strengthened spiritual and prayer
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Study Guide For The Re-Forming Tradition
This practical resource will assist individuals and adult groups in church school classes, sessions, and retreats by clarifying some of the major themes of each chapter in The Re-Forming Tradition. Study helps for the other volumes of The Presbyterian Presence: The Twentieth Century Experience series are also included. The writers offer excellent suggestions to spur
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Running Through The Thistles
Can how you leave a church affect your feelings about leaving or create “baggage” you take to your new congregation? Gain insight into termination styles and how they affect both you and your parishioners. Oswald guides you through Alban Institute research findings, using real-life illustrations. Roy M. Oswald has provided leadership for hundreds of conferences
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Setting Up A Library
‘To begin to set up a new library or revitalize an old one, this step-by-step procedure provides a plan of action based on the successful experience of other library directors and librarians.’