Publication Date: 1995
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In Life and in Death We Belong to God
The 213th General Assembly (2001) directed the Office of Theology and Worship to conduct a Church-wide dialogue on End-of-Life Issues. As part of the Office of Theology and Worship’s continuing work to implement this directive, we are making available in digital format In Life and In Death We Belong To God: Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide, and End-of-Life…
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Guidelines for Child Care at Church-Sponsored Meetings
Recommended by the 207th General Assembly. How to have quality child care at church related meetings. Includes: Responsibilities of governing body, local churches, coordinator and parents. Sample employee questionnaire, background checks, resource guide.
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Called Out
Excerpt from the Prologue, by Kathryn Poethig: “Called Out offers a new reading of lesbian and gay theology within the Presbyterian Church. This theology is less concerned with biblical and theological defense for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered identity. Its primary attention is on the ordination of lesbian and gay people, the issue riveting the Presbyterian…
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Facing Our Differences
The deep controversies within many churches have created a reluctance in many quarters to place the issue of homosexuality on the ecumenical agenda. Yet, an essential vocation of the ecumenical movement is to enable a dialogue among the churches at precisely those points where their differences of conviction are sharpest. This book seeks to encourage…
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The Collaborative Leader
Building on the insights of the “wisdom people”–Christians who are outstanding leaders in diverse fields like medicine, politics, business, and education, who truly live their Christian values in the marketplace–the authors offer recommendations on how those in formal ministry might examine their own approach to leadership and how they meet the needs, expectations, and challenges…
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Reaching Out Without Dumbing Down
Seeking to help local churches think more thoroughly about worship and culture so that they can function effectively in contemporary society, Dawn roots her discussion of worship issues in a careful assessment of significant aspects of the present technological, postmodern society and names criteria by which to judge various cultural influences. She also sketches the…
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Spiritual Entrepreneurs
Spiritual Entrepreneurs tells the story of an innovative pastor and leadership team who intentionally led their church to take spiritual risks. By using six principles, renewal can come to any church, asserts Michael Slaughter… …Slaughter believes that church leaders are inspired to work tirelessly when they hear or learn of good-news stories. He also believes…
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Scripture And Homosexuality
Reflecting on the meaning of the biblical texts and subsequent Christian history, Soards struggles with the issue of how Christians should respond to and comprehend God’s will in dealing with homosexuality. He ultimately advocates a heightened sense of both biblical authority and Christian compassion. Focused and accessible, this book is an ideal starting point for…
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Calvin
John Calvin (1509-64) was a key figure in what we now call the European Reformation; but his influence extends to the twentieth century, most notably through the theology of Karl Barth. Outstanding as biblical scholar, preacher and practical Church reformer, Calvin intended all his work to be service of the Word of God. Although couched…
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Claiming The Center
From Booklist: Taking the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) as representative, Rogers recounts an interesting history of Presbyterianism in the U.S. as he pleads with the mainline of Protestantism to stake out a “centrist” position on social and political controversies. The history is more successful than the plea, which is based on a hierarchical conception of religion,…
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Soul Feast (1st. Edition)
Marjorie Thompson provides guidance and help to those who wish to explore the riches of Christian spirituality. She offers a framework for inderstanding the spiritual disciplines, as well as instruction in developing and nurturing those practices. Thompson’s discussions on topics such as prayer, spiritual reading, worship, fasting, self-examination, and hospitality are clear, practical, and inspirational.…
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The Purpose-Driven Church
This groundbreaking book offers a biblical yet practical strategy that will empower churches to minister in the 21st century. After testing and refining these concepts for fifteen years, Rick Warren, pastor of Saddleback Church, shares the five-part growth strategy he developed. It gives a step-by-step process that will cause your church to grow warmer through…