Category: Video Collection
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The Presbyterians – Part II: History and Tradition
The second video in this series, part 2, can be used to help answer the question, ‘How did we get to be this way?’ The program traces the roots of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A). from its migration from Scotland to present day America. For study purposes, the video is divided into seven segments.
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The Presbyterians – Part IV: Polity
Fourth of a five part series, this video is about how Presbyterians order the life of their church through scenes from session, presbytery, and General Assembly meetings, and the Book of order.
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The Presbyterians – Part V: Vision and Mission
The fifth in a five-part series. ‘Where are we going? Presbyterians believe that Christ calls us to share in God’s vision for the world. This video shows how individuals are responding to Christ’s call by acting on their passion to serve God by following the example set forth in Christ Jesus.
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So, You’re Becoming a New Member
Members of Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago, Ill. and New Life Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, Ga. participate in this video designed for persons who are interested in becoming members or have just become members of a Presbyterian Church. It covers Presbyterian history in America, Presbyterian beliefs, governance, mission, and membership.
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The Meaning of Mystery
The Meaning of Mystery: Baptism and Communion introduces the Reformed understanding of the sacraments – Baptism and Communion. The purpose of this two part video is to assist adults and youth in exploring the meaning of the sacraments in the Reformed tradition. Appropriate forms for celebrating the sacraments are demonstrated.
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Memorial Services for Jane Parker Huber
This DVD is the recording of the memorial service held for Jane Parker Huber on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at the Hanover Presbyterian Church in Hanover, Indiana. Excerpt from the Presbyterian News Service (Jerry L. Van Marter): Born to missionary parents in China, Jane descends from a long line of Presbyterian leaders. She has served…
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PLSE: The Presbyterian Pastoral Leadership Search Effort
The Pastoral Leadership Search Effort (PLSE, pronounced ‘pulse’) helps denominations and congregations identify and cultivate gifted young people interested in exploring the ministry as a possible vocation.
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How I Changed My Mind About Homosexuality
“I appreciate the opportunity to address you this morning. I am going to speak about my change of mind on the question of homosexuality, what I have learned theologically in that process, and some implications for us as a church.” And thus Dr. Rogers begins his simple, yet startling presentation to the 2003 Northwest Regional…
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Interfaith Listening Pilot Project
This video tells the story of the visits of 18 Christians and Muslims from ten countries who spoke in more than 100 places during a two week travel hosted by Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) congregations and presbyteries in September 2002.
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Jordan’s Stormy Banks: 1991
An attempt to outline the history of the relations between Jews, Christians, and Muslims. It focuses upon the present conflicts between Palestinians (mostly Muslim, mostly Arab) and Israelis (mostly Jews). It draws upon the perspectives of Christian denominations and ecumenical bodies for its interpretations.
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Leadership on the OtherSide (Video)
We are living in what Tom and Bill call the Pre-Christian World. By that they mean that they believe that the 21st century will be more like the first century than the twentieth century. Thus, we find most of the clues to ministry and life in the 21st century back in the first century and…
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Growing Churches in Hope
This short video highlights Evangelism and Church Development’s areas of ministry: Church Growth Centers; how to reach emerging generations and racial, ethnic, and immigrant groups; congregational ministry using electronic media (Web sites, visual aids, etc.) and alternative and ethnic music.