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through the Resource Center) Resource
Center Subject Index
Call Cathy Cipriani at (304) 232-3490 to
reserve any of the following:
Faith
Lessons Series
Three DVD studies
from the Faith Lessons series, led by renowned
instructor and historian Ray Vander Laan, have been added to Presbytery’s
Resource
Center
. This series was filmed on location in the
Middle East
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Prophets
& Kings – Journey back to the time of Jesus with this
six-session DVD and 200-page discovery guide study. This set studies the
 Old Testament Hebrews’ choices of whom to serve
and the consequences of their selections. Video segments run approx. 20 minutes.
Promised
Land – This five-session DVD and 150+ page discovery guide
study how the land of the Hebrew people shaped their story. Video segments run
approx. 20 minutes.
Death and Resurrection of the
Messiah – This study focuses on the last week of Jesus’
life, his death and resurrection, and the Holy Spirit’s visit on Pentecost. A
DVD and participant’s guide. Each video session is 15-20 minutes, followed by
discussion and study. Led by Ray Vander Laan.
These studies join Life & Ministry of the Messiah, also from Faith
Lessons, in the resource center. This eight-session DVD and 200+ page discovery
guide study let you understand how the events of Jesus’ day impacted his life,
ministry and communication. Video segments run approx. 20 minutes.
Contact the resource center at rcenter@uovpresby.org or 304-232-3490 to borrow any of these studies.
New
Resources Available for Loan from UOVP
 Home
Grown: Essentials for Christian Parenting
–
A seven-session study for parents to get together and share joys and challenges
while looking for ways to nurture faith in their children. Includes a Q&A
handbook, DVD and study guide.
Promotion
of Social Righteousness
by
Cynthia Rigby – The fifth installment of the Great Ends of the Church series
asserts that the work of Christians is not about what they are called to do, but
about who they are called to be, as disciples
of Jesus Christ.
That’s
What My Mother Taught Me
by Herb Mather – Interviews with over
a hundred people identified as generous givers are woven together to describe
ways giving patterns develop in congregations
Stop
Bullying!
–
A DVD presentation of Mark Brown
giving students concrete steps they can take to respond to bullying that they
witness or experience. 20 minutes.
Neighbor
by Ben Daniel – A book on illegal immigration.
The author puts a human face on the debate and encourages Christians to meet the
migrants as friends.
Razing
Hell
by
Sharon L. Baker – A rethinking of the traditional views of hell.
Crazy
Love
by Francis Chan – From the cover: “…the answer to religious complacency
isn’t working harder at a list of do’s
and don’ts – it’s falling in love with God. And once you encounter His
love, as Francis describes it, you will never be the same.”
From
Pew to Pulpit
by Clifton F. Guthrie – An introduction to the ins and outs of preaching for
lay preachers, bivocational pastors and
others newly arrived in the pulpit.
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Also
remember
that
the Resource
Center
has
a 13’ X 13’ Bounce
House
that churches may borrow.
Contact
the center at 304-232-3490
or rcenter@uovpresby.org
to borrow any of these resources or learn more about the bounce house
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Books
Do
Hard Things
Alex
and Brett Harris;
Chuck Norris
2008
Multnomah
Combating the idea of adolescence as a vacation from responsibility, the
authors weave together biblical insights, history, and modern examples to
redefine the teen years as the launching pad of life. Then they map out
five powerful ways teens can respond for personal and social change
Genesis
for Everyone (Parts One & Two)
John
Goldingay
2010
Westminster
John Knox
An
accessible and engaging study of the first book of the Bible.
Challenging passages are explained simply. Readers should gain a deeper
understanding of the theological significance of the events in Genesis.
Part One covers chapters 1-16; Part Two covers chapters 17-50.
Better
Together
Sherron
Kay George
2010
Geneva
Press
A
study of best practices of contemporary local, national and global
mission work from a PC(USA) minister who
has extensive missionary experience.
Making
Sense of Evolution
John
F. Haught
2010
Westminster
John Knox
The
author offers an option of how evolution and Christian
theology can be reconciled.
Stuff
Christians Like
Jonathan
Acuff
2010
Zondervan
Blogger
Jonathan Acuff brings his insightful take on
Christianity to the book world. A look at faith from
prayer handholding etiquette to worship leaders.
Complete
Works of Oswald
Chambers
Oswald
Chambers
2000
Discovery House
Transcribed by his wife Biddy, and drawn from his numerous sermons,
lectures, and speeches, this book includes more than 40 titles from the
popular, thought-provoking chaplain, including never- before published
notes on Ezekiel, Isaiah, and Jeremiah.
Websites
of Interest
thewiredword.com
Weekly
Bible lessons that are tied to a current event are delivered to your email
box each Thursday. $80 per year.
bluefishtv.com
Hundreds
of downloadable video illustrations, moving and still
video backgrounds, youth class lessons, more.
sermons4kids.com
A
free subscription service providing sermons for kids, plus puzzles and
activities.
stuffchristianslike.net
Stuff
Christians Like is a blog about the funny things Christians do. It was
created in response to the popular blog Stuff White People Like.
Call
the resource center at 304-232-3490
to borrow any of these books.
They
can be mailed to you free-of-charge.
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Presbyterian Books
Display
Available to Your Church
What
does being Presbyterian mean? What are our core beliefs and which of these do we
share with other Christians? Who was John Calvin?
To
help your congregation answer questions like these and learn more about the
Presbyterian denomination, the Upper Ohio Valley Presbytery Resource Center has
assembled a small display of books and videos that your church may borrow.
Display the resources at your location for your members to use, or borrow the
resources to assist with a class or group study at your church.
Included are:
Books
How to Spell
Presbyterian: Newly Revised Edition
James W. Angell
2002
Geneva Press
Updated version of the
classic book telling what it means to be Presbyterian. Divided into six parts:
key ideas, commitment, witness, order, discipline, and covenant.
Calvin for Armchair
Theologians
Christopher Elwood
2002
Westminster John Knox
A concise introduction to
Calvin’s life and thought and insight into his key teachings. Winsome.
Presbyterian Beliefs
Donald McKim
2003
Geneva Press
This book introduces the
major beliefs of Presbyterians and is written non-technically to provide readers
with a clear discussion of key theological topics. Ideal for personal and group
study.
Presbyterian Questions,
Presbyterian Answers
Donald K. McKim 2004
WJK
In a question and answer
format, this book discusses questions such as, What is the purpose of the Bible?
Why are Presbyterians associated with “predestination”? and What is
Calvinism?
The Presbyterian
Handbook
2006
Geneva Press
>From the cover:
Prepared in the whimsical yet informative style of The Worst-Case
Scenario Survival Handbooks, The Presbyterian Handbook is a requisite resource
that presents essential facts and noteworthy tidbits about being Presbyterian. A
good resource that is also a lot of fun.
Book of Confessions Study
Edition
Geneva Press
Part I of the
Constitution of the PC(USA) with an introduction of and background on each
confession.
A Brief History of the
Presbyterians
Lefferts A. Loetscher
1983
Westminster Press
Documenting a significant
event in church history, this book is indispensable for understanding what is
happening in American Presbyterianism. A new chapter on the 1983 reunion of the
United Presbyterian Church in the USA and the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.
Meet the Presbyterians by Pat McGeachy.
Geneva Press
A
sample of a handy booklet that gives a brief overview of the Presbyterian
denomination. A good resource to purchase and distribute to church members and
visitors.
Presbyterians: A
Spiritual Journey
Dirk Wierenga
2000
Geneva Press
A beautifully
photographed book that is the result of the author’s journeys around the
country, interviewing Presbyterians about their work, their lives and their
faith.
Video
Who Are We Presbyterians?
Presbyterian Church (USA)
2001
What does it mean to be
Presbyterian? Tool for church school, officer training, new members class,
confirmation class, retreats, midweek gatherings and more. Includes study guide
by Freda Gardner, moderator of 211th General Assembly. Available in VHS and DVD.
Presbyterians: Part I:
The People
Presbyterian Church (USA)
1990
Explores what it means to
be Presbyterian. Begins with the Presbyterians as people, people who believe in
God, people who struggle to be faithful to God and the witness of Christ by the
way they live in the world. The story in this film is told by Presbyterians
through their spontaneous testimony to the importance of faith in their lives,
to the sovereignty of God over their lives. 28 minutes. VHS
Presbyterians: Part II:
History and Tradition
Presbyterian Church (USA)
1994
This video outlines the
history of the Presbyterian Church USA, and is divided into seven segments:
Prologue; The Early Church; Reformation; Rebellion; Birth of a Nation; One
Nation for Christ; Challenge. Segments may be studied individually or combined.
The Study guide offers ideas about how to do this. 55 minutes. VHS
Presbyterians: Part III:
Belief and Doctrine
Presbyterian Church (USA)
1995
Deals with what
Presbyterians believe and teach and the tension between "my" story and
"our" story. 18 minutes. VHS
Presbyterians: Part IV:
Polity
Presbyterian Church (USA)
1994
Explores how we
Presbyterians govern ourselves and how what we believe shapes our polity. 17
minutes. VHS
Presbyterians: Part V:
Vision and Mission
Presbyterian Church (USA)
1994
Considers the question
"Where are we going as we try to respond to Christ's call to go out into
the world in Christ's name? 26 minutes. VHS
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Leadership and Church Transformation Resources Available for Loan
Missional
Church by Darrell Guder.
Six noted missiologists – Lois Barrett, Inagrace T. Dietterich, Darrell
L. Guder, George R. Hunsberger, Alan J. Roxburgh, and Craig Van Gelder –
issue a challenge to the church to recover itss missional call and examine
today’s secular culture and the church’s loss of dominance in
contemporary society.
The
Prodigal God by Timothy Keller. A
message of hope and salvation, using one of the Jesus’ best-known p
 arables.
Who
Stole My Church? by Gordon MacDonald.
A fictional story about a true issue: many church members in their 70s,
60s and 50s are bewildered by praise bands and PowerPoint presentations
and feel their church has been hijacked by church growth movements.
MacDonald’s story makes the point that change is positive for a
congregation.
The
Volunteer Revolution by Bill Hybels.
Stories of how volunteering and serving has changed lives and delivered
the satisfaction that people search for.
Next
Generation Leader by Andy Stanley. A
book on leadership and the five characteristics needed for tomorrow’s
leaders: courage, competence, character, clarity and coachability.
The
Externally Focused Church by Rick Rusaw &
Eric Swanson. This book tells how your church can become externally
focused. Externally focused churches are quick to partner with community
agencies, open to building new relationships, and flood their
neighborhoods with compassion.
Check out any of
these books by contacting the
Resource
Center
at 304-232-3490 or rcenter@uovpresby.org.
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