Church

Across the Centuries - The Book of Order Today
Versatile resource that can be used in church officer training sessions or in individual home study, to orient nominating committees and prospective elders to the duties and privileges of the elder's call. Study guide.

The Authority of the Laity
Four session course on gaining understanding and insight into: how the People of God have given up their authority, how religion has become a fragment of our common life rather than its bond, how tragically we misuse the Bible and transform its proclamation of God's love into a collection of rules.

Blest be the Tie - Reclaiming Christian Family Values
Boredom, pop culture, sexuality and drugs are the major topics in this provocative video. Stimulates discussion, ideal for groups wanting to build intergenerational bridges of understanding. 4 session study. Adult. 30 minutes.

A Brief Statement of Faith
Assists in interpreting A Brief Statement of Faith to your session. 14:23 minutes.

Celebrate the Journey - The Presbyterian Presence in the USA
This video chronicles the significant impact that Presbyterians have had on the American culture and reminds the viewer that genuine celebration occurs as individuals respond to God's grace.

Churches in Covenant Communion
This video was developed to assist individual Christians and congregations understand the current movement among the participating churches to respond faithfully to Jesus' prayer, "that they may all be one".

A Company of Pilgrims
Jim Gittings, author. Features the reading of this epic poetic prose about the Presbyterian presence in America. 45 min.

Coping with Conflict
Conflict management resource for church leaders.
*Donated to the Resource Center by Bob Sheehan.

Disciplines of Readiness
Dr. Walter J. Brueggemann, 53 minutes. Lecture at Louisville Headquarters dedication.

Dr. Jack Rogers Introduction to a New Brief Statement of Faith
This 43 minute class highlights the major themes and points of our denomination's newest confession.

Foundations of Faith - What it Means to be a Presbyterian
Lecture by Shirley Guthrie

In Spirit and In Truth - The Directory for Worship
In a surprise visit, John Calvin enters the classroom and joins Rev. Donald I. MacInnes as he teaches this workshop on the Directory for Worship. This tape is a companion piece to Across the Centuries and study guide is written by noted Christian Educator Donald Griggs.

In This Case: Case Studies in Business Ethics Presbyterian Men. 9:26 minutes.

Leadership Options for Small Churches
Provides sessions, congregations, mission study committees and presbytery committees with close-up looks at three of the more prevalent options:

• The Lay Preacher
• The Cooperative Parish
• The Tentmaking Pastor

Ghost Ranch "Coming Home"
New video about Ghost Ranch, a National Adult Study Center of the PCUSA, which offers unique opportunities for encounter, reflection, relaxation and recreation. 29 minutes.

The Personnel Functions of Session
Training video and resource for presbytery committees on ministry, sessions, personnel committees and pastors. User's guide.

Preaching Preference Profile
Excerpts from twenty preachers to help you and your group determine what kind of preaching is important to you. Worksheets.

The Presbyterians Part I: The People
Five-part series exploring Presbyterians as people, people who believe in God and who struggle to be faithful to God and the witness of Christ by the way they live in the world.

The Presbyterians - Part II: History and Tradition
55 minutes. Second part of a five-part series. Study guide suggests ways to use the video in different settings and age groups.

The Presbyterians - Part III: Belief and Doctrine
18 minutes. The PCUSA affirms and teaches that in life and death we belong to God we belong to God. This is the central message of the Bible, the book for all Christians.

The Presbyterians - Part IV: Polity
17 minutes. "How do we order the life of our church?"

The Presbyterians - Part V: Vision and Mission
26 minutes.

Presbyterian Creeds
Dr. Jack Rogers classes:

1. "Essential Tenets of the Reformed Faith" 36 mins.
2. "Touring the Creeds" 52 minutes.

The Presbyterian Hymnal: Hymns, Psalms, and Spiritual Songs
Explains the making of the new hymnal, meet members of the committee on the making of the hymnal and hear some of the hymns and psalms sung by a variety of choirs. 17 minutes.

Presbyterians: Making All Things New
Can be used for adult new membership classes and church officer training in the local congregation. Goes over five characteristics Presbyterians have demonstrated through history - we are people who worship, value education, support domestic and foreign missions, engaged in contemporary issues and work with other Christians. 25 minutes, color.

Presbyterian Theological Institutions
Emphasizes the Presbyterian commitment to the importance of an educated ministry. It will acquaint you with each of the eleven Presbyterian theological institutions and give a brief explanation about the Theological Education Fund. 14 minutes.

The Rabbi's Gift
An extraordinary fable about one community's yearning for new life and vitality. Set in the time-forgotten world of an isolated monastery, a visiting Rabbi's parting words, "The Messiah is one of you", penetrates the walls and towers, unleashing a surprising discovery.

Reformation Overview
The Reformation dramatically changed the course of Christian history and Western civilization. The issues they faced then still confront us today. Bring the Reformation alive and introduce the key reformers and major turning points with this lively video curriculum series.
Six programs, 30 minutes each (2 videos), color.

Renewal: the COCU Decision
15 minutes. Deals with the WHY and the WHAT of Presbyterian participation in the Consultation on Church Union.

Small Church Profiles
Visual statement of the importance of the educational and nurturing ministries in the small congregation. Total time of video is 67 minutes. Several segments running between 10 and 17 minutes each and should be used sequentially.

"So You've Been Elected a Deacon"
Illustrative four-segment video that describes the role and responsibilities of the Deacon office. Use guide.

"So You've Been Elected an Elder"
A video for newly elected Presbyterian Elders. 56 minutes with leader's guide.

• Part 1 - Introduction and the Session 9:17 minutes
• Part 2 - Personal Faith 8:30 minutes
• Part 3 - Presbyterian Beliefs 7:07 minutes
• Part 4 - Presbyterian Order 8:17 minutes
• Part 5 - Presbyterian Mission 11:25 minutes
• Part 6 - Duties of an Elder 10:44 minutes

"So You're a New Member"
Five-part video that identifies what it means to be Presbyterian and Reformed. Includes use guide.

Support of Pastors
A training video and resource for presbytery Committees on Ministry.

• Part 1 - Introduction (8:31 minutes)
• Part 2 - Needs (First call/move, Mid-life, Retirement) (11 mins.)
• Part 3 - Presbytery support (21:34 minutes)
• Part 4 - Session and Congregation support (9:59 minutes)
• Part 5 - Pastor's Self-Care (12:15 minutes)

Symbol
4:11 minutes.

Tapestry of Hope
Public service radio spots feature real life situations faced by Christians that highlight the message of hope.

Today's Presbyterian Tentmakers
PCUSA - Association Presbyterian Tentmakers Vocation Unit.

Vital Signs
A four-session video study course on the renewal of the local church. Study guide.

Wattsburg Presbyterian Church - Closing Worship
October 1, 1995 - one hour and fifteen minutes.

What Do You Say After "Hello"
A video resource on elders' pastoral care through visiting. Four segments. 30:25 minutes.

Who Are We Presbyterians?
This video is not a replacement for the video "The Presbyterians". This video can be used with Confirmation and New
Member classes to reflect on some of the distinctive characteristics of Presbyterians. 28:30 minutes.