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101 Ideas That Work - pamphlet

            Encouraging Sunday School Teachers and Church Leaders

Topic - Leadership Development

 

 

A

 

A Bird’s Eye View of the Bible - audio tapes - 6 hours

            Betty Sharp Harold

Topic - Bible Study

 

A Brief Statement of Faith - video - 14 min

            Introduction and Overview of the “Brief Statement”           

Topic - Theology - Church History

 

A Climate for Learning - booklet

            Educational Planning for Your Congregation

Christian Education

 

A Cry With No Sound - Moscow Protestant Chaplaincy

 

A Different Kind of Hero            booklet

Topic - Peacemaking, Bible

 

A Gathering of Presbyterians, What’s Going On Around Here?

             Dr. Tom Gillespie, 1997    video

Topic - Church and the World

 

A Plan for the Future - Video - 8  min

Topic - Vocations, Theological Education

 

A Season for Renewal - video - 21 minutes

            Tips for Retirement                                           Topic - Retirement

 

A Visit With Corey Nelson - Northern Ireland Mission - 10 min.  (2 copies)

 

Acting in Faith - 29 minutes

            Mission in the World Council of Churches

 

After the Storm - video - 30 minutes

History and society in the Middle East

Topic - World Issues

 

Aging Me ... Aging You - The Journey of a Lifetime - video - 32:42

Topic - Retirement, Health

 

An Ounce of Prevention : Safeguarding Your Marriage - Gary Richmond

            Two tapes, 13 sessions, 15 min. per session

            Includes leaders guide and reproducible lesson sheets

Topics - Human Relations, Marriage

 

Ancient-Future Evangelism: Making Your Church a Faith-Forming Community

    By Robert E. Webber - Book

Topic - Evangelism

 

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Babette’s Film - Danish film with subtitles - 105 min

            Isak Dinesen story of an accomplished French chef living with two

            impoverished sisters in a Danish fishing village who gets an opportunity

            to prepare them and their friends an extravagant feast.

Topic - Theology, Sacraments, Church Life

 

Kenneth E. Bailey Video Series (Essential Media Services) approx 30 min each

            Jesus The Theologian: His Parables

            1. Introduction: A Middle Eastern Perspective of the Parables

            2. The Good Samaritan

            3. The Lost Sheep and Coin

            4. The Lost Younger Son

            5. The Lost Older Son

            6 The Woman in the House of Simon

            7. The Rich Fool

            8. The Great Banquet

            9. The Sower and the Parable of the Builder

            10. Zaccheus and King in a Far Country

            11. Unjust Steward and God, the Truth and Mammon

            12. The Three Eager Disciples and the Friend at Midnight

            13. Pharisee and the Tax Collector

            14. Pilate, Tower and Fig Tree

            15. Farmer and Servant, Woman and the Judge

           

            New Testament Themes:

                        A Middle Eastern Perspective

Tapes 1 - 4    A Clear View on Jesus’ Birth

                        A Middle Eastern Perspective

            Tapes 1 - 4    The Lord’s Prayer

            Tape 5           Love and Spiritual Gifts,

            Tape 6           Love Defined

            Tape 7           A Hard Awakening

                        A Middle Eastern Perspective on Women

            Tape 8           Contrasting views and Female Theological Images in the Old Testament

            Tape 9           Women Leaders

            Tape 10         The Virgin Mary

            Tape 11         Men and Women Prophets: I Corinthians 11

            Tape 12         Women Silent in Church: I Corinthians 14:26-36, I Timothy 2:11

            Tape 13         Who Teaches Whom: Titus 2:1-6, I Corinthians 6:12

                                  Mutual Submission: Ephesians 5

 

Beating the Churchgoing Blues by Robert Thornton Henderson -  4 copies

            book published by Inter-Varsity Press

Topic - Youth, Revitalization of Worship

 

Becoming a Courageous Christian - Mark Mittelberg, Lee Strobel, Bill Hybels

            Communicating Your Faith in a Style that Fits You

            video, Leader’s Guide, Student guides, Overhead Masters

Topic - Evangelism

 

Behavioral Covenants in Congregations : A Handbook for Honoring Differences

    By Gilbert R. Rendel 

    Book Published by Alban Institute Publication

Topic - Church Life, Ministry and Ministerial Relations

 

Beyond the World                                    18 min.

            You Can Make a Difference

            Topic - Peace and Justice

 

The Big Book of Presbyterian Stewardship - 5 copies

Topic - Stewardship

 

Building a People of Power - Sample Tape

            Biblical Principles for Faith-Based Community Organizing

 

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C

 

Caesar and GOD - 2 copies

Topics - Ethics, Stewardship

 

Marj Carpenter Videos

            One:  at Seattle Presbytery - 60 min

            Two:  at Box Butte Centennial - 60 min.

 

Church Management Resources by Dr. J. Keith Cook - call Beth in the Presbytery Office Regarding these materials

 

            Basic Operation Agreements a Pastor needs to have with the Church Officers

Topic - Church Leadership

 

A Church Employee Brochure of Staff Practices, Standards and Benefits

Topic - Administration, Church Leadership

 

The Essential Elements of a Growing Church

Topic - Evangelism

 

Guidance for the Annual Church Audit

Topic - Administration, Financial leadership

 

Guidance for Dealing Creatively with Parish Members of Means

Topic - Stewardship

 

Guidance for the Development of a Church Staff Plan

Topic - Administration, Church Leadership

 

Ideas for the Evangelism Committee

Topic - Evangelism

 

Ideas for the Mission Work in a Church

Topic - Mission

 

Ideas for the Personnel Committee

Topic - Administration, Session

 

Making Meetings Work Better

Topic - Church Leadership

 

Models of Policies & Practices for Personnel in a church

Topic - Church Leadership

 

The Personnel Committee

Topic - Church Leadership

 

A Spectrum of Practical Ideas for Stewardship and Finance work in a Church

Topic - Stewardship, Church Leadership

 

Suggestions for Church Building and Remodeling Plans

Topic - Church Life

 

The Sabbatical

Topic - Ministry

 

Changing Families - booklet

Topic - Family Life

 

Clergy Misconduct - Sexual Abuse in the Ministerial Relationship

            Workshop Materials, Work book

Topic - Church Life, Church Administration, Pastoral Relations

 

Lyman Coleman on Video

            Training for Leaders of Small Groups

            Six 30 minute video sessions; Leader Training Manual, Sample Copy of All Aboard

            Six Sessions for Kicking off a Group                                  

 Topic - Group Work

 

Charles Colson - The Body: Being Light in Darkness

            2 videos, Book, Leader’s Guide - and 8 books

Topic - The Church

 

The Complete Ministry Audit: How to Measure 20 Principles for Growth by William M Easum

Topic - Church Administration, Congregational Resource, Leadership Development

  

Confessing Christ Today - video - 50 mins.

Christian Witness in a pluralistic society - put out by Presbyterian Church USA

Topics - Theology - World Religions

 

Considering Ministry as a Vocation - PCUSA   Preparation for Ministry Handbook

Topic - Vocations, Preparation for Ministry

 

Coping With Conflict - 2 tapes with resource packet

            Tape One

                        Introduction and Inevitability of Conflict - 15:13 min

                        Nature of Conflict: A Biblical Perspective - 9:38 min

                        Early Warning Signs - 9:00 min

                        Conflict Intensity Chart - 13:40

            Tape Two

                        Levels of Conflict 1 to 5 -

                             1     A Problem to Solve - 3:35  min

                             2     A Disagreement - 16:07  min

                             3     A Contest - 13:07  min           

                             4     Fight or Flight - 18:42   min

                             5    Intractable - 15:15   min

Topic - Church Life

 

Curing Affluenza - Tony Campolo - 6 part Video series with study guides

            1. Abundant Life: What is it?

            2. Money: How Poor Does Jesus Want us to Be?

            3. Time: How Much Do I Have to Give Away?

            4. Stuff: How Much Can I Have?

            5. Support: What Will Help?

            6. Next: What Do I Do Come Monday Morning?

Topic - Stewardship

 

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Designing Space for Church Mission - Manual

Topic - Church Life, Architecture

 

Dr. James Dobson

            Tape One - To Be a Woman - video - 60 minutes

            a. The World of Women - changing attitudes

            b. Depression in women - self-esteem, fatigue, loneliness in women

            c. Questions for a Gynecologist    

            Tape Two - Sex and the Family - video - 60 minutes

            a. Sex Education at Home

            b. Teaching Male and Female Roles - traditional views

            c. Sex in Marriage (common problems) adult material

            Tape Three - Questions Parents Ask - video - 60 min

            a. The World of children - tempter tantrums, learning difficulties

            b. Coping with Toddlerhood - discipline for the “terrible twos”

            c. Self-esteem in children - raising children with healthy self-esteem

Topic - Marriage and Family 

 

 

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E-F

 

Eight Deadly Thoughts - Diogenes Allen  (video and Study Guide)

            Nine Session Study based on his book Spiritual Theology

                        Themes:   Self-centeredness, Resentment, Failure, Food & Drink,

                                    Sexual Desires, Success, Competition, Material Goods

 

Evangelism in Reformed Tradition - video series - 13 talks on 10 tapes

   Dr. Paul Achtemeier - Grace and the Shattering of an Illusion - 50 min - Tape 5

   Dr. Diogenes Allen - The Fields are White for the Harvest - 50 min - Tape 3

   Dr. Charles Brown - Evangelism from a Pastoral Perspective - 45 min - Tape 4

   Dr. Walter Brueggmann - Evangelism-A Drama in Three Unfinished Scenes - 62 min - Tape 6

   Dr. Beverly Gaventa - Conversion & Transformation on the Damascus Road - 56 min - Tape 1

   Dr. Thomas Gillespie - The Jesus & Challenges of Evangelism Today - 40 min - Tape 9b

   Dr. Shirley Guthrie - A Presbyterian Reformed Theology of Evangelism - 62 min - Tape 8

   Dr. T. Hartley - Sovereignty & Grace - Tape 10a

   Dr. Thomas Long - The Role of Preaching in Evangelism - 38 min - Tape 7

   Dr. Douglas Oldenburg - Church & Challenge - Tape 10c

   Dr. Richard Osmer - Evangelism & Education: Development Perspectives - 63 min - Tape 2

   Dr. Lenora Tisdale - Prayer & Providence - Tape 10b

   Dr. E. David Willis-Watkins - Steadfastness of the Holy Spirit - 60 min - Tape 9a

 

Equipping the Saints: Teacher Training in the Church - Book

Topic - Leadership Development, Church life, Theological

 

Facing Reality: A tool for Congregational Mission Assessment by Thomas G Bandy

Topic - Mission, Church life, Leadership Development

 

Faith and Money: How We Give - 20 min (PCUSA)

Topic - Stewardship

 

Feel the Pulse - Video - 8 min

Introduction to the Pastoral Leadership Search Effort (PLSE)

Topic - Vocations, Preparation for Ministry

 

Financial Well-being - 7 min

Topic - Stewardship

 

Fire In Our Hearts - Evangelism & Justice - video 15:30 minutes

Topic - Evangelism

 

Fire Safety and Your Worship Center - 13 minutes            2 copies

Topic - Church Administration

 

Following Christ Today - Reformed Spirituality

            Part One         Spiritual Freedom Spiritual Discipline             17 min.

            Part Two         The Risks of Spiritual Discipline                     12 min

            Part Three        Mind and Heart Together                              11 min

            Part Four          Spirituality and Justice                                   12 min

            Part Five           Many Voices, One Spirit                              13 min

 

Footprints in Faith - video - 1 hour  (Also available on The In-Between Time video)

                                    On Calling a New Pastor

Topics - Pastor Calling Committees - Church Life

 

Footsteps in Faith - on Calling a Pastor - video, 2 copies

Topic - Church Life, Pastoral Relations

  

The Foundational Curriculum - 3 volumes

           1. Bonds of Compassion

                        Part One            Introduction: Autonomy, Mutuality, & Solidarity          

                        Part Two            Refugees                                                                       

                        Part Three            Women                                                                       

                        Part Four            The Elderly                                                                       

                        Part Five            The Urban Poor                                                           

 

            2. Through Jesus Christ: Worship and Faith              (2 copies)

                        Part One            Singing the Faith

                        Part Two            Dying and Rising with Christ

                        Part Three            Words and the Word

                        Part Four            A Place of Expectation

                        Part Five            The Fullness of Christ

 

            3. Yesterday, Today, Forever

                        Part One            One Lord, One Faith

                        Part Two            Concerning the Word of Life

                        Part Three            Prayer Without Ceasing

                        Part Four            Lord, When Did We See You?

                        Part Five            What About the Children?

Topic   - Adult Education

 

Foundations of Faith - Jeremiah            60 min

            Walter Brueggemann

Topic - Bible

 

Foundations of Faith - Galatians, Dr. Charles Coursar - video

            four sessions, 30 minutes each

Topic - Bible Study

 

Framework for the Future - 17 minutes

 

 

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G - H

 

Ghost Ranch: Coming Home - video - 30 minutes

Topic - Christian Education, Youth Work, Continuing Education

 

Getting It Together: Spiritual Practices for Faith, Family, and Work by Carol A. Wehrheim

Topic -  Human Relations, Spirituality, Marriage and Family

 

Giving Together: A Stewardship Guide for Families   by Carol A Wehrheim

Topic - Stewardship, Marriage and Family, Human Relations

 

God’s Global Economy - 15 minutes

 

Got a Call? - video - 8 min

Topic - Vocations

 

Billy Graham - Christian Life and Witness Course - 4 volumes  - video

Topic - Evangelism

 

Growing Together : Building a marriage that lasts - video 75 Min.

Topic - Marriage and Family

 

Growing Churches in Hope - video - 8 mins.

    New Faces of the Presbyterian Church

    Variety and Diversity in the Presbyterian Church

Topics - Evangelism - Church Development

 

Guidelines for Session Personnel Committees - Handbook

Topic - Church Life, Leadership Development

 

Hand in Hand - video & study guide - Vera White

            1. Images of Evangelism and Justice

            2. Challenges of Justice and Evangelism

            3. Experiencing Evangelism and Justice

            4. Justice and Evangelism: Hand in Hand

            5. The Call to Do Justice and Evangelism

Topic - Evangelism

 

Hazel’s People - film 105 mins

            Life in a Mennonite Community and its healing powers in dealing

            with grief and loss

Topic - Spirituality, Grief, Faith Journey

 

Howard G. Hendricks: Living by the Book (Video Ministries 1990)

16 sessions in three parts (3 tapes missing) seminar format with small group

for student/teacher interaction

tapes 2 - 9 on “Observation”

tapes 1, 3 - 6 on “Interpretation”

tapes 1, 3 - 6 on “Application”

Topic - Bible Study

 

Here’s Help in Stewardship and Mission Interpretation

Discovering Tools for Serving Your Congregation (PCUSA)

Topic - Stewardship

 

Hidden Keys to Loving Relationships - Gary Smalley 18 videos with guide books.

            1. The Single Most Important Ingredient in Building a Loving Relationship

            2. Essential Elements Every Relationship needs Daily to Succeed and grow

            3. Overcoming the Major Destroyer of Relationships

            4. The Communication Method that Increases Intimacy @ Understanding

            5. Pt. 1 How to Become Best Friends with your Mate