Mark your calendars!
For more information on the first two events, pick up a flier at the December Presbytery meeting. For ACTS 16:5, see the presbytery website or contact Rev. Marcus Barber.
Thanks to those who have submitted articles for the Sun paper. I can’t guarantee everything will get in, but I’ll give it my best shot.
NEW RESOURCES!!!!
Videos:
New Beginnings: The Gifts of Aging. Shows creative ministries involving older adults. Discipleship Resources.
Safe Sanctuaries: Reducing the Risk of Abuse in the Church for Children and Youth. Informative video helps Christian clergy and laity assess risk and implement processes to reduce the likelihood of abuse in their congregations. (Also in DVD). Leader’s guide available. Discipleship Resources.
The Greatest is the Least. Comparing the Savior’s humility to King Agrippa, we learn that the way to greatness in His Kingdom is not found in how many serve you, but in how many you serve. DVD; some bonus features require Internet access. Nest Entertainment. (Children)
Clear Vision! Dewitt Jones helps audiences see the world with new eyes and show s them how to tap into and rediscover their own creative gifts. (VHS and DVD). Dewitt Jones Publishers.
Bonhoeffer - Agent of Grace. More than just a biographical portrait, this film sheds light on the little-known efforts of the German resistance. From Gateway Films.
Alban Institute
A Generous Presence - Spiritual Leadership and the Art of Coaching, by Rochelle Malander. Executive coaching is a commonplace practice which the author has translated to the spiritual and theological setting. Includes discussion questions.
Geneva Press
Book of Catechisms - Reference Edition. This volume brings together the texts of the Westminster Standards: The Shorter and Larger Catechisms; Belonging to God: A First Catechism; The Study Catechism: Confirmation Version and the Full Version and the Heidelberg Catechism. For group or individual study.
De Capo Press
Managing Transitions - Making the Most of Change, 2nd edition, by William Bridges. Successful organizational change take place when participants have a purpose, a mental picture, a plan for, and a part to play in change. Intended for corporations, but applicable to congregations. (Currently being studied by the Missional Church Study Group)
Jossey-Bass
The Present Future - Six Tough Questions for the Church, by Reggie McNeal. The author debunks old assumptions and provides an overall strategy to help church leaders move forward in an entirely different and much more effective way.
The Missional Leader - Equipping Your Church to Reach a Changing World, by Alan J. Roxburgh and Fred Romanuk. Gives church and denominational leaders, pastors, and clergy a clear model for leading the change necessary to create and foster a missional church focused outward to spread the message of the Gospel into the surrounding community.
Abingdon Press
Beyond the Roll Book - Sunday School and Evangelism, by Diana L. Hynson, Scott J. Jones. This flexible workshop can be used in a variety of settings and includes everything a congregation needs for focusing the work of the Sunday school for its mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ.
50 Ways to Pray - Practices from Many Traditions and Times, by Teresa A. Blythe. This is a basic, balanced, and accessible guide to the variety, promise and practice of prayer. For individual or group study.
More coming soon!