Format: VHS
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Who Are We Presbyterians?
Just what does it mean to be Presbyterian? We come in all shapes, sizes, ages, ethnicities, and so forth. While we are diverse in many ways, we share a common history, form of government, and set of beliefs. Our purpose centers on sharing the love of God in Jesus Christ in word and deed and…
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Who is Jesus Christ?
The second video in the ‘Seeking Peace, Unity, and Purity’ series, Who is Jesus Christ, addresses the topic of Christology–our confession of Jesus Christ, who he was and is for us. This is one of the areas the Theological Task Force on Peace, Unity, and Purity of the Church was mandated to address.
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Planning Intergenerational Worship
Shows scenes from Doon Presbyterian Church, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, where children, youth, and adults plan the theme, music, sermon, and prayers for the Sunday worship service once a month.
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POV Personnel Workshop
The Presbytery of Ohio Valley presents a one-day workshop with Jill Hudson on the formation and function of personnel committees. The morning session covers ‘Role and Responsibility of a Personnel Committee’ – How to set up a personnel committee and what the responsibilities of such a committe are. The afternoon session focuses on ‘Personnel Issues,’…
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A Presbyterian Family Album
The Rev. John Witherspoon, Scottish pastor and preacher at the first General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in 1789 returns 200 years later, consults his ‘family album,’ and revisits many Philadelphia sites. The video also shows scenes from Presbyterian missionary projects and bicentennial events.
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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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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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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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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.