Publication Date: 1989

  • Growing in the Life of Christian Faith

    Growing in the Life of Christian Faith

    There is a yearning among many members of the Presbyterian Church for a life of faith that is newer, fresher, and more vibrant. “Growing in the Life of Christian Faith” is a resource that examines both the contemporary desire for a more lively life of faith and the way in which that desire might be…

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  • How To Preach A Parable

    How To Preach A Parable

    In this practical and insightful guide, one of the nation’s most respected preachers shows how to use the structure of Jesus’ parables to preach highly effective sermons. During the past decade, New Testament scholars have done fresh and exciting work on the style and function of Jesus’ stories. Now Eugene L. Lowry – in clear,…

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  • Fashion Me A People

    Fashion Me A People

    Here is a work about the Church claiming its identity as the people of God to live out its pastoral vocation. Anyone who is passionate about being God’s people and the particular call to end our isolation from others by living each day of our lives rooted in the Christ, will want to read, explore…

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  • The Congregation: Sign Of Hope

    The Congregation: Sign Of Hope

    This book affirms congregational life as the unique place where persons encounter Christ. It looks at the unique mission of the congregation and outlines a process by which every congregation can move beyond mere maintenance of the current situation and into true mission. The book blends theory, theology, and practical experience in a readable ‘story’…

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  • Stepping Stones Of The Steward

    Stepping Stones Of The Steward

    Taking the images of journey and steward as metaphors of the Chursitan’s life, and using several of Jesus’ parables as a springboard, Ronald Vallet explores various dimensions of Christian stewardship – which involves a lot more than pledge drives and fins-raisers. The journey of the Christian steward, as described here, encompasses fourteen stepping stones, corresponding…

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  • Calvin’s Institutes

    Calvin’s Institutes

    This is an easy to read book that follows the main development of Calvin’s theology, accentuating Calvin’s positive convictions without lingering over matters of only dated importance. Also, persons who desire authentic texts of a religious tradition. Selections are reprinted from Calvin: Institutes of the Christian religion, edited by John T. MacNeill and translated by…

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  • Probing The Reformed Tradition

    Probing The Reformed Tradition

    In honor of esteemed scholar Edward A. Dowey, Jr., this book covers important aspects of the teaching of John Calvin and other leaders of the Reformed tradition. It looks at the distinct characteristics of Reformed Christianity and examines its foundation and contribution to Christian history and thought. The book includes thoughtful and provacative articles by…

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  • So, You’ve Been Elected an Elder

    So, You’ve Been Elected an Elder

    Designed to help pastors and their sessions prepare newly elected elders for the required examination of the doctrine, government, and discipline of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the Book of Confessions, and the Book of Order.

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  • A Presbyterian Family Album

    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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  • Essential Tenets of the Reformed Faith

    Essential Tenets of the Reformed Faith

    Essential Tenets of the Reformed Faith includes two separate classes: The first, ‘Essential Tenets of the Reformed Faith’ (28min) helps church officers answer their ordination question honestly; G-14.0207c. ‘Do you sincerely receive and adopt the essential tenets of the Reformed faith as expressed in the confessions of our church as authentic and reliable expositions of…

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