Books from Geneva Press
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The Big Book of Presbyterian Stewardship
By Elaine W. Barnett, Laura S. Gordon, Margaret A. HendrixQuoted in Vance Packard , The Waste Makers ( New York : McKay , 1960 ) , 24 . Needleman , Jacob , Money and the Meaning of Life ( New York : Doubleday , 1994 ) . ** Nichols , Judith , Targeted Fund Raising ( Chicago : Precept Press ...
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Confirmation: Presbyterian Practices in Ecumenical Perspective
By Richard Robert OsmerJohn B. Payne , Erasmus : His Theology of the Sacraments ( Richmond : John Knox Press , 1970 ) . pp . 178-80 . Payne argues that the new rite Erasmus attached to baptismal catechesis during adolescence did not represent a ...
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Pilgrimage of a Presbyterian: Collected Shorter Writings
By John H. LeithFoundation Paper VIII , Presbyterian Church in the United States , Board of Christian Education . ... ( Mimeographed ) Calvin Studies : Papers Presented at Colloquia on Calvin Studies at Davidson College Presbyterian Church , Davidson ...
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Six Themes in 1 & 2 Timothy Everyone Should Know
By Thomas G. Long, Eva StimsonThe six themes explored in the books of 1 and 2 Timothy enable us in the church today to hear the gospel as expressed to those early Christians.
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Robert E. Speer: Prophet of the American Church
By John F. Piper... but once the library idea emerged , he realized it was a perfect fit . It would not be the Speer Memorial Library , but the Robert E. Speer Library . The seminary had three named buildings , Alexander Hall , Miller Chapel ...
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Authentic Congregations
By William H. Hopper... to the Churches in the United States Decade Committee were two former General Assembly moderators , Thelma Adair and James Costen , along with Mary Ann Lundy , director of the Women's Ministry Unit , and Dana Wilbanks .
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What Unites Presbyterians: Common Ground for Troubled Times
By William H. Hopper, Clifton Kirkpatrick... Curtis A. Kearns , Jr. , Lewis Lancaster , Hedy and Bob Lodwick , Brad Longfield , Gary Luhr , Barbara and Bob Miller , James F. Moore , John Mulder , Davis Perkins , Eunice Poethig , Sonnie Swentson , and Wanda and Arch Taylor .
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A Brief History of the Presbyterians
By James H. Smylie... to show what old England's reformation should be . In the New World , Roger Williams ( 1603–1683 ) , a defender of religious liberty , engaged in a sharp debate with John Cotton ( 1584–1652 ) 32 A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE PRESBYTERIANS.
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A New Church for a New World
By John M. BuchananIn this book, pastor and distinguished church leader John Buchanan reviews the history of the Christian community, examines the realities of the church worldwide, and looks forward to the future where a new church may be needed to meet the ...
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Leading from the Center: Strengthening the Pillars of the Church
By William J. WestonStrengthening the Pillars of the Church William J. Weston. of the Board of Trustees of Princeton ... The commission was decidedly moderate - to - conservative theologically , and one member , Mark Matthews was a noted fundamentalist .
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Principles of Presbyterian Polity
By Carlos E. WiltonHeinrich Bullinger, author of the Second Helvetic Confession, frankly admits the complexity of the task, reminding presbyters of the possibility of error in both directions: We must not judge rashly or prematurely.
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Church History 101: An Introduction for Presbyterians
By William M. RamsayWilliam Bradford , History of the Plymouth Plantation , ch . 4 , on the Web at http : l / members.aol.com / calebj / bradford_journal.html . 3. John Winthrop , City upon the Hill , 1630 , on the Web at http://www.mtholyoke.edu/ acad ...
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Christian Worship: Glorifying and Enjoying God
By Ronald P. ByarsCommissioned by the Office of Theology and Worship of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), this volume suggests that the answers to these and other questions have always been available in the rich treasury of the Church's theology.
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The Companion to the Book of Common Worship
By Peter C. Bower( PH 138 ) hymn tune : NICAEA All Saints ' Day ( November 1 ) ( BCW 385–391 ) All Saints ' Day is a time to rejoice in all who through the ages have faithfully served the Lord . ... It lifts 150 The Companion to the Book of Common Worship.
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The Interim Pastor's Manual
By Alan G. GripeThis book is a guide through the problems and possibilities of interim ministry in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) It is full of biblical and theological insight as well as practical wisdom.
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Coming Out as Sacrament
By Chris GlaserGay Christian author and activist Chris Glaser proposes that coming out--as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered--has biblical precedence and sacramental dimensions.
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Get Ready! Get Set! Worship!
By Jean Floyd Love, Mickey Meyers, Sylvia WasherHandbook on the Christian Year by Hickman , Saliers , Stookey , and White . ... Seasons of God's Love - The Church Year by Jeanne Fogle . ... Days and Seasons Game " in Teaching and Celebrating Lent - Easter by Pat and Don Griggs .
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Career and Calling
By Ginny Ward Holderness, Forrest C. PalmerIn a young adult minThese concerns should not surprise us . Finances istry newsletter , Handt Hanson , a Lutheran worship and career are right at the top . The Barna researchers team leader , wrote , “ This generation carries a great go ...
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God's Vision, Our Calling: Hope and Responsibility in the Christian Life
By Janice CatronUsing Ephesians 4:1-6 as a base, award-winning Bible study writer and educator Janice Catron skillfully uses Old and New Testament passages to explore six aspects of our calling as Christians (relationship, choice, new identity, way of life ...
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Expecting God's Surprises: Devotions for the Advent Journey
By Robert E. DunhamThis collection of devotions for the Advent season is priced so it can be purchased by congregations and used as a giveaway "tract".