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• Called to Serve: A Workbook for Training Nominating Committees and Church Officers. PC(USA)
• Transforming Church Boards into Communities of Spiritual Leaders by Charles M. Olsen. Book. Olsen maintains that the preferred culture of the church board of the future is the culture of "worshipful work," in which board members see themselves as a corporate spiritual community engaged in their own and others’ spiritual formation. Supplemental materials to go with this book: Worshipful Work Video titled "New Life for Church Boards, How to Skillfully Facilitate Church Board Meetings, booklet, Ways To Do Board Meetings in Congregations (booklet), Developing A Mission Statement and Envisioning the Future (booklet)
• God and Ourselves: A Brief Exercise in Reformed Theology, Joseph D. Small. Book. This book is divided into two parts - Part I: One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church

Part 2: Reformed Perspectives on Faith and Life

• Across the Centuries: The Book of Order Today, Video – leads the viewer through the Book of Order, and provides an overview of its structure and contents.
• To All Generations: The Book of Confessions, Video – This 48 minute videotape presents the grand themes of the Christian faith in an easy-to-digest visual format, making it ideal for church study groups, new membership classes or Lenten adult education classes.
• The Presbyterians – A 5 part video series: Part I – The People- Who We Are

Part II – History and Tradition

Part III – Belief and Doctrine

Part IV – Polity

Part V – Vision and Mission

• The Book of Confessions
• The Book of Order
• Book of Common Worship
• The Presbyterian Hymnal
• Selected To Serve: A Guide for Church Officers, Earl S. Johnson, Jr. Book. Johnson has created an accessible "textbook" for Presbyterian Churches, which covers all aspects of officer training.
• Soul Feast by Marjorie Thompson – reviews spiritual disciplines and provides practical advice on how to develop them in life.
• The Presbyterian DEACON: An Essential Guide, Earl S. Johnson, Jr. Book. L/JOH/p. This book examines how the office is described in sections of the Book of Order and analyzes how the word "deacon" is used in Scripture.
• Effective Christian Education: A National Study of Protestant Congregations

• Dr. Jack Rodgers – Essential Tenets of the Reformed Faith & Touring the Creeds – Video (88 min.) 2 parts
• Running Good Meetings – a how-to video (12 min.) has a discussion guide
• Parliamentary Procedures in the Presbyterian Church (USA)- Pamphlet. This is not a substitute for Robert’s Rules of Order, but rather, a way of understanding the basic principles behind which should make Robert more accessible.
• What Unites Presbyterians: Common Ground for Troubled Times by Clifton Kirkpatrick & William H. Hopper, Jr. Book. Provides a cogent account of the distinctive features of Presbyterianism that define this theological tradition and present a basis for the renewal of the church. Ideal for use in church officer training.
• Presbyterianism’s Unique Gift: Ordained Lay Elders by Harry S. Hassall. Book.

• Presbyterian Polity for Church Officers, Third Edition, by Joan S. Gray & Joyce C. Tucker
• So, You’ve Been Elected A Deacon, Video – (43:55 min.) Part 1 – The Office of Deacon Part 2 – Presbyterian Faith and Order Part 3 – Deacons At Work Part 4 – Duties and Ordination. A workbook is included.
  
• So, You’ve Been Elected An Elder, Video – (56 min) Part 1 – Introduction and the Session, Part 2 – Personal Faith, Part 3 – Presbyterian Beliefs, Part 4 – Presbyterian Order, Part 5 – Presbyterian Mission, Part 6 – Duties of an Elder. Workbook included.
• Companion to the Constitution: Polity for the Local Church, Frank A Beattie. Book. Updated guide to Presbyterian law. Designed to help congregations and church officers better understand constitutional provisions.
• Nominating Church Officers, Edward K. Trefz. Booklet. A practical study and action guide for church officer nominating committees with step-by-step suggestions from the first meeting of the committee until officers have been elected.
• Through Jesus Christ: Worship and Faith, Video. This video examines the relationship between worship and faith. Part 1 – Singing the Faith, Part 2 – Dying and Rising With Christ – the sacraments, Part 3 – Words and the Word – powerful preaching and the great richness of liturgical prayer, Part 4 – The Fullness of Christ – Liturgical time and the way the rhythms of the church year nurture the conviction that time is the arena of God.
  
• Vanguard Magazine: A resource for church officers
• We Believe: A Study of The Book of Confessions for Church Officers by Harry W. Eberts, Jr. Book. It will help officers understand more fully the creeds that are part of their faith. The author presents each document in outline form, then discusses its meaning and historical context so that the reader can reach a deeper awareness of what it is to live the Presbyterian life today.
• Leadership Is The Key: Unlocking Your Ministry’s Effectiveness by Herb Miller. Book.
• Presbyterians: Making All Things New, (28 minute) Video that illustrates the five Presbyterian traits. We are people who worship, value education, support domestic & foreign missions, are engaged in contemporary issues, and work with other Christians.
• Point of Order, (31:50 minutes) Video that is an introduction to and an application of Roberts Rules of Order.

• Devotion and Discipline: Training for Presbyterian Leaders, by Guy D. Griffith & Ruth Faith Santana-Grace. Book. This study introduces the Ten Commandments and Lord’s Prayer sections of the Study Catechism to congregations of the PC(USA). It has eight group sessions in a 1:30 minute format. This study brings together the twin emphasis on ethical living and growing in the spiritual life that is true for every believer and is especially important for those answering the call to leadership. The study could be used in an adult Sunday school class.
  
• The Distinctiveness of Presbyterianism, video series by Dr. Isabel Rogers of PSCE. Eight video tapes:

1. From the Early Church to Reformation
2. American Presbyterianism
3. Presbyterian Theology - I
4. Presbyterian Theology - IIA
5. Presbyterian Theology - IIB
6. Relating Faith & Society - I
7. Relating Faith & Society - II
8. Polity and Ecumenism

• What Unites Presbyterians: Common Ground for Troubled Times, Clifton Kirkpatrick & William H. Hopper, Jr. Book. Ideal for use in church officer training and must reading for all Presbyterians who want to understand their faith tradition more fully.
• A Brief Statement of Faith, video - 15 minutes. Introduces our Brief Statement of Faith.
  
• Presbyterians: Making All things New, video - 28 minutes. Featuring Dr. James H. Smylie, this video illustrates the traits of Presbyterians with various materials from the archives of the Presbyterian Historical Association and shows footage of Presbyterians in our own time living out these same themes.
• Celebrate the Journey: The Presbyterian Presence in the USA - video - 10-minute. This video chronicles the significant impact that Presbyterians have had on the American culture.
• Who Are We Presbyterians, video - 17 minutes. Excellent tool for church school, officer training, new members class, confirmation class, retreats, midweek gatherings, and more. Includes study guide written by Freda Gardner, Moderator of the 211^th General Assembly.

FAITH Unfolded: A Fresh Look At the Reformed Faith, Jim Osterhouse. Book. T/OST/f In this 55 page book, Osterhouse takes a fresh look at the doctrines, taught by the Reformed theologian John Calvin.

How to Spell Presbyterian, James W. Angell. Book. C3/ANG/h This book deals with how Presbyterians think and act in the service of Jesus Christ. It deals with what membership in the PCUSA both offers and asks.

The History of the Presbyterian Church and About John Calvin - These are pamphlets produced by Channing Bete Co. 1-800-628-7733

To Be A Presbyterian, Louis B. Weeks. Book. C3/WEE/t This is a concise, clearly written, and informative introduction to what it means to be a Presbyterian. Weeks explains the life, history, tradition, and beliefs of the Presbyterian Church.

The Presbyterian Source: Bible Words That Shape A Faith, Louis B. Weeks. Book. C3/WEE/p. Weeks walks the reader through the fundamentals of Presbyterianism by studying twelve faith-shaping biblical passages. This is Bible study and a class on Presbyterianism all in one.

Reading the Bible and the Confessions - The Presbyterian Way, Jack Rogers. Book. C1/ROG/r. Rogers sets forth seven guidelines for the interpretation of scripture and the Confessions.

Our Presbyterian Belief, Felix B. Gear. Book. C3/GEA/o. Felix provides the history, theology, and the philosophy of Presbyterians in the reformed tradition complete with thought-provoking questions and readily understandable answers. It examines the fundamental doctrines and the basic beliefs of the reformed tradition.

A Reading of Calvin's Institutes, Benjamin A. Reist. Book. T/REI/r. This is a mercifully readable reading of Calvin's Institutes. A careful and fully documented account of the themes and the structure of the Institutes.

A Calvin Treasury, William F. Keesecker,ed. Book. T/KEE/c. This book is for those seeking a better understanding of the teaching of John Calvin. With the new study guide, it is a comprehensive, easy-to-read introduction to the Institutes.

The Presbyterians- Video tapes. A five part video series: Part 1- The People; Part 2- History & Tradition; Part 3- Belief & Doctrine; Part 4- Polity; Part 5- Vision & Mission

Across the Centuries: The Book of Order - This 44-minute video offers a helpful introduction to the Book of Order, and a step-by-step leader's guide offers a design for a four to six hour workshop.

To All Generations: The Book of Confessions -This 48-minute videotape presents the grand themes of the Christian faith in an easy-to-digest visual format, making it ideal for church study groups, new membership classes or Lenten adult education classes.

A Brief Statement of Faith - This is a 15-minute video that introduces our Brief Statement of Faith.

Who Are We Presbyterians - This NEW 17-minute video talks about what it means to be Presbyterian. It addresses our diversity, our common history, our form of government, and our set of beliefs. Can be ordered from PDS by calling 1-900-524-2612. Item # 70-612-01-770. Cost- $17.95 Also available at the Resource Center.

Celebrate the Journey: The Presbyterian Presence in the USA - This is a 10-minute video that chronicles the significant impact that Presbyterians have had on the American culture.

Foundations of Faith: Education for New Church Members, Michael D. Bush & Zeta Lamberson. C4/BUS/f.

This 8-session course is designed to teach Christians the foundations of our faith. Based on the Apostles' Creed and the section of the Study Catechism that expounds on the Apostles' Creed. Written as education for new church members, this course is adaptable to a number of settings in the life of the church.

Being Presbyterian in the Bible Belt, Ted Foote & Alex Thornburg. Book. CE7/FOO/b. This is an easy-to-understand, slightly irreverent introduction to theology and the kind of theological questions that youth (and others) have today. The authors try to help Presbyterian youth articulate their faith by responding to questions from a mainline point of view.

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