Book Description
Adapted from "The Lutheran Handbook," this resource offers a combination of reliable historical and theological information alongside some fun facts and practical tips on being a churchgoing follower of Jesus Christ. (Church Life)
Author : Geneva Press
Publisher : Geneva Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 25,56 MB
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780664502881
Adapted from "The Lutheran Handbook," this resource offers a combination of reliable historical and theological information alongside some fun facts and practical tips on being a churchgoing follower of Jesus Christ. (Church Life)
Author : James W. Angell
Publisher : Geneva Press
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 19,35 MB
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780664501969
In his classic work, life-long Presbyterian and former pastor Jim Angell tells what it means to be a Presbyterian. This readable, accessible book is divided into six parts--key ideas, commitment, witness, order, discipline, and covenant--and includes a handy glossary to commonly used Presbyterian terms. Now updated with the most recent statistics and polity information, this is an ideal book to give to new members, confirmation students, and inquirers in PC(USA) churches.
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Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 17,9 MB
Release : 2016-02-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 161164657X
The Presbyterian Handbook, Revised Edition provides historical and up to date theological information about Presbyterian beliefs alongside fun-filled facts and practical tips on being a churchgoing follower of Jesus Christ. Complete with illustrations, the book presents a wonderful combination of vast truths, complex details, and bits of humor about Presbyterian understanding of the Christian life. This unique and incredibly handy resource is perfect for Presbyterian youth, adults, students, families, and all those interested in learning about much of what encompasses life in the church.
Author : Ted V. Foote Jr.
Publisher : Geneva Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,34 MB
Release : 2000-05-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780664501099
Addressing such questions as "Are You Saved, or Are You Presbyterian?" and "Is the Bible the Literal Word of God or Just a Long, Boring Book?" this is an easy-to-understand, slightly irreverent appraoch to theology and the kind of theological musings that many youth and others have today. Bring Presbyterian in the Bible Belt Today helps Presbyterian young people articulate their faith and respond to these questions from a mainline point of view.
Author : Donald K. McKim
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 20,90 MB
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 066450308X
Popular Presbyterian author and editor Don McKim returns with a follow-up to the Geneva Press best seller Presbyterian Questions, Presbyterian Answers. This study-friendly guide articulates the basic tenets of the faith and answers some of the most frequently asked questions about being a Presbyterian. The comprehensive volume is divided into the following sections: "About Presbyterians," "Presbyterians and Others," "Presbyterian Theology," "Christian Life," "Worship and Sacraments," "Social-Ethical Issues," and "The Future."
Author : Gary Scott Smith
Publisher :
Page : 636 pages
File Size : 13,9 MB
Release : 2019
Category : History
ISBN : 0190608390
The Oxford Handbook of Presbyterianism provides a state of the art reference tool written by leading scholars in the fields of religious studies and history.
Author : Joan S. Gray
Publisher : Presbyterian Publishing Corp
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 13,31 MB
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0664503055
This timely new leadership guide for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is written for church officers who are looking for a deepened relationship with God. Joan Gray challenges elders and deacons to see themselves as spiritual leaders and equips them to lead alongside their pastors. Gray lays out a variety of leadership styles and helps leaders understand when each is appropriate. She also provides resources for dealing with relationships in the church and identifies ways churches can be supportive of the spiritual leadership of elders and deacons.
Author : Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 23,11 MB
Release : 2017-10-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1611648173
This revised study edition of the Book of Confessions contains the official creeds, catechisms, and confessional statements of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), including the new Confession of Belhar that was added at the 222nd General Assembly (2016). Each text is introduced by an informative essay providing in-depth historical and theological background information. The book also includes two appendixes that explore the purpose of confessions. This study edition is ideal for seminarians and leaders looking for more extensive information about the history and theology of the confessions along with the official documents, all conveniently located in one volume.
Author : LindaJo H. McKim
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 43,87 MB
Release : 1993-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780664251802
This helpful resource provides extensive information about each hymn in The Presbyterian Hymnal (1990)--background detail about hymn origins, publication history, authors, translators, composers, and arrangers. Stories about some of the hymns are also included. An excellent handbook that supplies information useful for a variety of purposes.
Author : Earl S. Johnson
Publisher : Presbyterian Publishing Corp
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 21,16 MB
Release : 2022-02-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1646982754
Updated 2022 Edition In this highly useful book, Earl S. Johnson, Jr. explores the role of the deacon in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The author explains the freedom for churches to define the roles of deacons while also supplying many helpful suggestions. Johnson examines the ministry as it is described in sections of the Book of Order and analyzes how the word "deacon" is used in Scripture. In addition, Johnson provides historical information regarding the inclusion of women and offers innovative ways to incorporate the ministry of deacons into the larger ministry of the church. Fully revised based on the new Form of Government of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), this book is invaluable for new deacons preparing for their roles, while also helping pastors and leaders who are training prospective deacons.