June , 2010
36 Parables - Lime - The Parables of The Mustard Seed, Wise and Foolish Builders and The Wheat and the Weeds Each of these five minute clips present the parable through a contemporary story. DVD
36 Parables - Blue - The Parables of The Hidden tresure, The Two Debtors and The Unmerciful Servant 3 five minutes videos of prables in a contemporay setting. DVD
Fish Out of Water - Essential viewing for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the contentious issue of what the Bible really says about being gay. 60 minute DVD
Making Space for the Spirit Kathleen Long Bostrom 100 simple ways to nurture your soul.
Stepping Out in Faith - Diana Stephen - Nine stories about samll churches responding to God's call in their local setting.
Promotion of Social Righteousness - Cynthia Rigby - In this last volume in the Great Ends of the Church series, Rigby provides an analysis using historical overview and Biblical texts to situate Christian responsibility in relation to the world.
May, 2010
Helping Our Children Grow in Faith by Robert J. Keeley In this book you will find six principles for fostering the kind of three dimensional faith that affects a child's head, heart and spirit.
Bearing The Mystery Twenty Years of IMAGE edited by Gregory Wolfe For the past twnety years, IMAGE has been a preeminent meeting place for writing on faith and the imagination. This book pulls together some of the very best of those writings into one volume. Among the writers are Annie Dillard, Clyde Edgerton. Kathleen Norris, Lucy Shaw and many mnay others.
On Second Thought - by Donald Shriver, Jr. In a series of esays about his life and life's work Donald Shriver ethicist and former president of Union Theological Seminary reveals some of the challenging experiences and ideas that have informed his work.
The Church for All Ages - Generations Worshiping Together Edited by Howard Vanderwell Nine wirters offer their reflections on issues congregational leaders need to address as they design their worship ministry. In particular, how can congregations hold the generations together when they worship? No easy answers or instant solutions are offered. Rather, the reader is guided to craft minsitry and practices that fit their own community, heritage and history.
Previously Recent additions:
Praying With Lior - video - Winner of multiple awards, this video asks whether someone whith Down syndome can be a "spiritual genius." Many believe Lior is close to God though he is also a burden, a best friend, an inspiration and an embarrassment, depending on who is asked and when. 87 minutes
UnChristian: Change the Perception -video - groundbreaking research presented reveals that 16-29 year olds perceive Christians to be anti-homosexual, judgemental, hypocritical, too plolitical, sheltered and proselytizing. This group study moves the conversation foward by providng practical insights on how Christians can change the negative perceptions in their communities. 40 minutes
Seek Social Justice - video- Six session small group study that provides the framework for understanding the roots of human need and social breakdown and what to do about them. Explors the roles and responsibilities of family, church, business, government, and individuals in promoting social justice by profiling real life examples of effective action.
God With Us - The Gospel of Matthew by Robert A. Bryant. 14 week elective course in the newest offering from KERYGMA. Resource book leader's guide and DVD background information from Author.
Ned and the World's Religions as seen though the eyes of children Ron Madison - Through a simple children's story, Madison deftly shows the essence of the religions of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism and Native American religion.