KT E03 005C1
BUILDING CHURCH LEADERS NOTEBOOK
Goetz, David L.,
Editor Designed to help you develop a dynamic team of
leaders who can think strategically and biblically about
the mission of your church. Select the training handout
you feel meets the needs of your leaders, photocopy it,
and then lead a 20-minute discussion at the beginning of
your meeting. Or use several handouts for a longer session
at a retreat.
VT E03 007C1
CALL TO TEACH
Christensen, Tom
This two part video is designed to introduce Christian
education committees, or those making decisions about
curriculum, to two important concepts: 1) curriculum is a
choice that needs to be made carefully and prayerfully;
and 2) congregations need to consider a number of factors
when making decisions about curriculum.
KT E03 001C1
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE, IDEAS...
Cook, J. Keith
Contains helpful ideas regarding curriculum, scheduling,
teacher recognition, cleaning out closets, confirmation
classes, adult classes, commissioning Sunday school
teachers, simple teaching tools, etc.
BK E03 019C1
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION HANDBOOK
Powers, Bruce P.
Contains chapters on: "Educational Ministry of the
Church, Christian Education and Theology, How to Plan and
Evaluate, How to Organize and Coordinate, How to Staff and
Motivate, How to Get Started, Resources for Educational
Ministry," etc.
BK E03 035C1
CHURCH & CLERGY TAX GUIDE - CURRENT EDITION
Carroll, Jackson W.; Dudley, Carl S.
The most comprehensive and authoritative tax guide
available for both churches and clergy.
BK E03 025C1
CHURCH CARES FOR CHILDREN
Fowlkes, Mary Anne
Designed for church-based child care centers, contains
administrative helps and program planning information,
includes songs, stories, activities, poems, and finger
plays. Designed for infants through five-year-olds.
VT E03 008C1
CHURCH COPYRIGHT LICENSE
Christensen, Tom
For less than $3.00 a week, the average size church can be
covered with assistance from Christian Copyright Licensing
International. This video has information on the law and
how to enroll in this program.
BK E03 036C1
CHURCH GUIDE TO COPYRIGHT LAW
Carroll, Jackson W.; Dudley, Carl S.
A comprehensive guide to copyright law, covering a wide
variety of questions.
BK E03 031C1
CHURCH NEWSLETTER HANDBOOK
Lord, Jr., Clayton A.
Provides clear guidelines for those who want to create
and/or improve their church publications--church
bulletins, newsletters, etc. For pastors, church
secretaries, and active laypersons, this book cover topics
from the type of equipment needed for getting started to
how to gather news, write and edit the material, and lay
out and design pages.
BK E03 023C1
CLIMATE FOR LEARNING
Holohan, June
This is a step-by-step resource which provides
instructions to help your congregation: understanding its
learning environment, improve its educational ministry,
and encourage teachers and leaders. This resource requires
at least four meetings and following four steps.
KT E03 007C1
COOKBOOK-SAMPLES OF STYLES
Goetz, David L.,
Editor Included in this kit are three distinctive samples
of cookbooks, which may be used to with "A Guide to
Publishing Your Own Cookbook. ,
BK E03 020C1
CURRICULUM EVALUATION-MEASURING MATERIAL
Powers, Bruce P.
Designed to help churches set priorities, examine
curriculum materials, and carefully evaluate resource
materials.
BK E03 009C1
DISCERNING YOUR CONGREGATION'S FUTURE
Schaller, Lyle E.
Drawing on extensive consulting experience with
congregations, the authors provide a step-by-step guide to
congregational planning that grounds strategic planning
techniques in a process of spiritual discernment. The
result: members will own the vision and be eager to
participate in the congregation's calling, life, and
ministry. You and your planning committee learn the theory
behind the techniques, along with receiving help for
addressing specific situations.
BK E03 026C1
EARLY CHILD MINISTRY AND YOUR CHURCH
Seaton, Kathleen Lull
Discusses reasons for a church-sponsored early childhood
program, as well as options for early childhood education,
planning the program, establishing financial management,
staffing the center, defining center policies, working
with families.
BK E03 028C1
ENDING WITH HOPE: A RESOURCE FOR CLOSING CONGREGATIONS
Gaede, Beth Ann
This book grows out of the understanding that although
closing a congregation is in many ways about dying, it can
also be about new life. Closing a congregation does not
have to be about failure but can be about redirecting
resources for new ministry. Resources include models for
assessing whether a congregation should close, reflections
on members' and pastors' experiences during closing, case
studies; guidance for deciding what to do with a building;
suggestions for selecting and preserving documents and
artifacts; rituals for healthy closings; and other helpful
materials.
BK E03 029C1
FAMILY-FRIENDLY CHURCH
Freudenberg, Ben; Lawrence, Rick
Discover how certain programming can often short-circuit
your church's ability to truly strengthen families--and
what you can do about it! You'll get practical ideas and
suggestions featuring profiles of real churches!
BK E03 040C1
FIELD GUIDE TO U.S. CONGREGATIONS
Woolever, Cynthia; Bruce, Deborah
This the first comprehensive portrait of
congregational life in the United States in the new
century. It is based on the results of a survey of more
than 2,000 congregations and over 350,000 worshipers from
across many denominations. The book not only presents
interesting but raises questions to have congregations
look at their worshipers and their involvement.
VT E03 010C1
FIRE SAFETY AT YOUR WORSHIP CENTER
Christensen, Tom
This video helps a church look at the safety of its
buildings, contains suggestions for improving safety,
reducing arson risks, Booklet included contains helpful
check lists.
BK E03 008C1
GETTING THINGS DONE
Schaller, Lyle E.
This book addresses the question, "Why are certain
individuals exceptionally effective leaders, while other
fail as leaders?" Written for those who want to learn
about leadership in-depth, this book addresses twelve
various assumptions.
BK E03 037C1
GUIDE TO PUBLISHING YOUR OWN COOKBOOK
Carroll, Jackson W.; Dudley, Carl S.
This is a complete guide to publishing a church cookbook.
It contains prices, ideas on getting started, recipe page
formats and samples, cover selections, divider selections,
and ideas for promoting sales.
BK E03 033C1
HANDBOOK FOR CONGREGATIONAL STUDIES
Carroll, Jackson W.; Dudley, Carl S.
A handbook for seminarians and clergy professionals places
the congregation itself, rather than individual
scholarship disciplines, at the center of congregational
analysis. It provides techniques for studying the
congregation as well as a framework for understanding the
nature of the congregation.
BK E03 027C1
HELP! WE NEED TO ORGANIZE THE EDUCATION PROGRAM-HANDBOOK
Channer, Pat; Noller, Jan; Waugh, Kathleen
A handbook for congregations, large and small, for anyone
involved in setting up, running, or just having knowledge
of a church's Christian education program. Includes 5
major tasks of organizing/running,
environment/equipment/supplies. Also, sample budgets, a
guide for selecting curriculum and a list of materials for
preschool interest centers.
BK E03 043C1
HOLY CONVERSATIONS
Rendle,
Gilbert R.; Mann, Alice
Planning can be
challenging in the contemporary congregation, where people
share a common faith and values but may have very
different preferences and needs. These authors cast
planning as a "holy conversation," a
congregational discernment process about three critical
questions: Who are we? What has God called us to do or be?
and Who is our neighbor?
BK E03 011C1
HOW TO ORGANIZE YOUR CHURCH LIBRARY
Hammack, Mary L.
No matter how large or how small your facilities, these
easy-to-follow suggestions can be applied to identify,
organize, and make optimum use of your learning resources.
VT E03 005C1
LEARNING AND LEADING-BROADLY GRADED
Christensen, Tom
This video was designed to support teachers and leaders in
the church as they seek to implement the Presbyterian
ministry.
VT E03 002C1
LEARNING AND LEADING-EARLY CHILDHOOD, GRADES 1-6
Schultz, Thom and Joani
This video was designed to support teachers and leaders in
the church as they seek to implement the Presbyterian
ministry.
VT E03 004C1
LEARNING AND LEADING-WELCOMING CHILDREN
Christensen, Tom
Strategies for classroom management, creative activities,
stresses that creative learning activities give preschool
and elementary children ways to express uniqueness.
VT E03 001C1
LEARNING AND LEADING-YOUTH, ADULTS
Schultz, Thom and Joani
This video was designed to support teachers and leaders in
the church as they seek to implement the Presbyterian
ministry.
BK E03 034C1
LEGAL RESOURCE MANUAL FOR MIDDLE GOVERNING BODIES AND
CHURCHES
Carroll, Jackson W.; Dudley, Carl S.
General informal advice to middle governing bodies and the
particular churches. This manual is a compilation of some
of the advice and resources shared over the years by the
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)'s general counsel.
BK E03 014C1
LOOKING BACK ON THE FUTURE
Black, Joe
This collection of essays suggests that the last decade's
focus on total quality in the workplace must now make way
for an emphasis on continuous improvement in all aspects
of our lives.
BK E03 021C1
LORD'S HOUSE-GUIDE TO CREATION CAREFUL MANAGEMENT OF
CHURCH FACILITIES
Krueger, Frederick W.
This book is a comprehensive guide to lifestyle integrity
for those congregations seeking to be faithful to God's
creation. Filled with practical ideas and worksheets,
concentrates on energy conservation, landscaping and
grounds, and purchasing and materials.
BK E03 015C1
MANUAL FOR CHURCH LIBRARIES
Taylor, Lillian McCulloch
Provides the basic information needed to start a church
library, giving information on how to help it develop and
grow.
BK E03 038C1
MOTHER'S MORNING OUT
Carroll, Jackson W.; Dudley, Carl S.
Using this guide teachers and caregivers can provide
experiences to enhance children's physical, social,
emotional, mental, and spiritual growth. There is
information about the committee's work, equipment needed,
finances, safety, parent involvement, as well as program
ideas.
BK E03 039C1
NURSERY SMART PAGES-A GUIDE FOR NURSERY DIRECTORS &
CAREGIVERS
Carroll, Jackson W.; Dudley, Carl S.
This book will show you how to provide babies and toddlers
with more than just child care. This manual equips you and
your nursery workers to nurture little ones physically,
emotionally, and spiritually. Includes lots of
reproducible training pages and recruiting tips.
BK E03 013C1
PLANNING AND DIRECTING A
WEDDING
Walrath, Douglas Alan
This book is a detailed manual for directors of weddings,
from start to finish. It does not include policies for a
local church regarding alcoholic beverages, "tacks in
the carpet," etc. But, is a good overview.
BK E03 030C1
POSTMODERNS: THE BELIEFS, HOPES, & FEARS OF YOUNG
AMERICANS
Miller, Craig Kennet
Brings out the voice of a generation that needs to be
heard as we enter the 21st century. This generation, born
between 1965 and 1981) offers not only specific challenges
to the church but also unique gifts that all congregations
need. The author helps readers explore meaningful ways to
be in ministry with today's young adults.
VT E03 009C1
PRECIOUS CONGO-KEEP THEM SAFE
Christensen, Tom
This video developed to help raise awareness of the
risks faced by using vehicles to conduct daily activities,
and help enhance transportation safety. There are
supplemental materials to help churches develop a
transportation policy, an application for "qualified
driver" status, and a vehicle self-inspection report.
BK E03 042C1
PROJECTS THAT MATTER
Cahalan,
Kathleen A.
This book introduces
project leaders and teams to the five basic elements of
project design and describes in detail a six-step process
for designing and implementing a project evaluation and
disseminating evaluation findings.
KT E03 002C1
RALLY DAY
Hein, Marilyn E.; Baker, Reni
These are ideas gleaned from the Christian Education
Conference held at Montreat in July 1996. Helps for
worship, commissioning/recognizing teachers, fun surprises
for kids, group building, letters, and much more.
BK E03 032C1
RETHINKING CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Schuller, David S.
Reflections by leading educators address questions facing
the church as it seeks to promote faith, nurture faith in
children, and develop a ministry in which education is
central. The volume is in response to a Search Institute
study and points the way to better Christian
education--and strong Christian faith--as we move toward
the year 2000.
VT E03 006C1
RUNNING GOOD MEETINGS
Christensen, Tom
This 12-minute "how-to" video explains the basic
elements of running good meetings, including preplanning,
starting and ending on time, developing and sticking to
agendas, and dealing with nay Sayers. Viewers are taught
how to use a simplified version of parliamentary procedure
to keep a meting on track and moving.
BK E03 001C1
SAFE AND CARING CHURCH NURSERY
Wilger, Jennifer Root
Here are step-by-step directions for setting up and
maintaining a safe, inviting, educational nursery. You'll
get practical help for: finding the perfect room (or
making do with what you've got!); decorating, furnishing,
and cleaning your nursery; recruiting and training
workers; exceeding parents' expectations; and the nuts and
bolts of baby care-from dirty diapers to helping moms and
dads teach infants about Jesus. Nursery; Church; Safe;
Caring", ,"Paperback, 142 pages Group 1998
BK E03 024C1
SEARCHING FOR A PASTOR THE PRESBYTERIAN WAY
Holohan, June
This practical manual is a step-by-step guide for pulpit
nominating committees in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
In several brief and practical chapters, the author tells
committees how to get organized, how to compose the
congregational informational materials, how to compile a
list of candidates, what kinds of questions to ask in an
interview, and other essential tips and tactics for
searching for the right pastor.
BK E03 005C1
SMALL TOWN CHURCH
Surrey, Peter J.
This book demonstrates that many seemingly trivial
incidents and pieces of gossip are in fact indicative of
major factors in the town's character, and how they affect
the small church.
BK E03002C1
STARTING (& ENDING) A SMALL GROUP
Williams, Dan
Designed for leaders and group members, laying out steps
needed to help a small group have a good start. Also has
suggestions for ways to end a small group.
BK E03 022C1
SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE BOOSTERS
Krueger, Frederick W.
No matter what curriculum you're using, this book contains
ideas to help you explore ways to: involve parents on a
regular basis, create a warm, caring environment that
children will love coming to, develop long-term, on-going
projects to children to carry through from Sunday to
Sunday, communicate with children and their parents in fun
ways that encourage regular attendance and more!
BK 03 006C1
TEACHER-LEADER NOTEBOOK
Surrey, Peter J.
This notebook shares a wide variety of resources to assist
educators, pastors, teachers, and leaders in their many
ministries of Christian education. Contains a good section
on education models used successfully in churches.
BK E03 007C1
TIME MANAGEMENT
Leas, Speed B.
This book deals with compulsiveness, procrastination, role
conflict, and not having enough to do: all common
time-management problems found in the ministry.
KT E03 006C1
UNICAMEL
SYSTEM-CONGREGATIONS WITHOUT DEACONS
Goetz, David L.,
Editor This is a collection of materials to help
congregations who are considering moving to a unicamel
system. Deacons; Officers A Notebook
BK E03 016C1
WARM AND WONDERFUL CHURCH NURSERY
Sikes, Kim; Niles, Lori
This book is filled with pick-and-choose ideas for
creating simple, low-cost toys and teaching aids. You'll
discover how to grab and hold the attention of
babies...use photocopiable pages to equip parents to
interact with their babies at home...and organize your
church nursery so you delivery much more than babysitting!
VT E03 011C1
WHY YOU SHOULD GIVE YOUR PASTOR A SABBATICAL
Oswald, Roy M.
Roy Oswald makes the compelling argument that a
sabbatical, one aspect of spiritual nurture, is an
excellent strategy to help pastors maintain vitality in
their work and in communicating the gospel. A pastoral
sabbatical can also be the occasion for lay leaders and
members to take a new level of responsibility for pastoral
care, congregational oversight, planning and logistics.
The video format is two 25-minute segments plus a leader's
guide.
BK E03 004C1
YEAR OF THE CHILD: CHILDREN: GOD'S GIFT TO THE WORLD
Wehrheim, Carol A.
This notebook is designed to make information easily
accessible and useful in carrying out the emphasis of
"Year of the Child." Contains helps for helping
children in the congregation, community, nation, and the
world.
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