Video Series (in stock)

A Place to Pray: Conversations on the Lord’s Prayer
Roberta Bondi, Professor of Church History at Emory University, leads a small-group discussion which examines in depth each phrase of the Lord’s Prayer.

Discovering Everyday Spirituality
Hosted by Thomas More, this video set basically leads participants to "discover" spirituality in their everyday lives (hence, the name!).

Genesis: A Living Conversation
Bill Moyers gathers a diverse group of biblical scholars and theologians from diverse religious backgrounds (Jewish, Christian, and Muslim) in order to discuss many of the foundational stories of the book of Genesis.

Signs of the Times
Produced by Columbia Theological Seminary, this series examines some of the signs and icons which our contemporary culture cherishes through the lenses of theology. Such "signs" include the television, the car, and the computer.

Hidden Keys to Loving Relationships
Gary Smalley leads a series for adults on important relationships in our lives, including marriages, parent-child, and close friendships.

The Church in the Next Millenium
Dr. Thomas Gillespie, President of Princeton Theological Seminary, examines the difficult issues facing the mainstream Church as it enters a new century.

Jesus: Then and Now
This is a Lenten video series in which various aspects of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection are examined and explored.

Faith Seeking Understanding
This series approaches basic theological beliefs from the context of church worship.

Talking About God
This provocative series interviews Christians from a variety of backgrounds, from African seminary students to born-again evangelists to feminists, to respond to basic questions concerning what they believe about God.

Faith and Reason (Parts I-IV)
This extensive series, available in four separate series, invites Christians to discuss basic theological questions, such as: Do we really believe in redemption? How does God control us? Should we care about other people’s morality? Is there really a Devil? What role should the Church play in politics?

Spiritual Homepage
Odyssey Productions presents a series dealing with a variety of spirituality issues ranging from forgiveness to loneliness to suffering.

To All Generations: The Book of Confessions
This video is an historical introduction to the background of the Presbyterian Church’s Book of Confessions, the book which serves as the basic theological treatise of what Presbyterians believe.

Introduction to A New Brief Statement of Faith
Dr. Jack Rogers of San Francisco Theological Seminary introduces the theological statement of faith which united the northern and southern branches of the Presbyterian Church back in 1983.

Essential Tenets of the Reformed Faith and Touring the Creeds
Dr. Jack Rogers introduces the basic beliefs of the Reformed/Presbyterian tradition and provides and overview of the basic theological documents which make up the Presbyterian Church’s Book of Confessions.

Dale Bruner: Short Course in the Christian Faith
Dr. Bruner introduces the Christian faith from a Presbyterian perspective by examining the Ten Commandments, the Apostle’s Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the sacraments.

From Jesus to Christ: The First Christians
This PBS series chronicles the life of Jesus and the early development of Christianity by examining controversial historical and archeological evidence.

Foundations of Faith: "What It Means To Be A Presbyterian"
Dr. Shirley Guthrie provides an overview of the basic beliefs of the Reformed/Presbyterian tradition.

Yesterday, Today, and Forever
This video discusses how Christians can confess their unity in Jesus Christ in spite of sharp disagreements over who Jesus was and what we are to believe about him.

Through Jesus Christ: Worship and Faith
This video explores how worship shapes and is shaped by our faith by discussing the importance of preaching, the sacraments, worship space and time, and the music of worship.

Galatians
Dr. Charles Cousar provides an overview of Paul’s letter to the Galatians.

Reformation Overview
This video series provides an overview for the foundational period of history for Protestant Christianity: the Reformation. Key personalities and movements covered by this series include John Wycliffe, John Hus, Martin Luther, Ulrich Zwingli, John Calvin, the Anabaptists, and William Tyndale.

The Last Temptation of Christ
A provocative film which explores the possibility of "what if" Jesus had not accepted his destiny and died on the cross. The movie makes no claims that it is biblically-based; rather, it seeks to invoke the imagination as it examines various characters in the life of Jesus, including Mary Magdalene and Judas Iscariot, from the perspective of people who positively influenced Jesus and helped to shape his identity.

Searching for Spirituality
Joan Chittister leads this series on the Christian quest to broaden and deepen one’s spiritual life.

Between Two Altars
Martin Marty, Professor of Christian Ethics Church History at the University of Chicago, explores contemporary cultural issues which Christians in the U.S. face. Topics include: "The Body: Idol or Temple?," "Wealth: Blessing or Barrier?," and "Technology: Servant or Master?".

Reading/Study Materials
(samples available for previewing)

Christian Doctrine
This well-written book by Dr. Shirley Guthrie provides an introduction to Presbyterian theology and beliefs by using the Apostle’s Creed as a starting point for discussing how theology impacts our daily lives. Each chapter contains questions for reflection and discussion. Both Jimmie and Todd highly recommend this book to all adult bible studies and Sunday School classes.

God and Ourselves: A Brief Exercise in Reformed Theology
This book provides a brief overview of the Reformed/Presbyterian tradition out of which we come, providing discussions not only for what we believe but how our faith impacts our lives in our culture. Topics covered in this book include "What We Share with All Protestants," "What We Inherit from the Reformed Tradition," "Community in an Age of Self-Fulfillment," and "Justice in an Age of Self-Interest."

The French Confession of 1559
Written during the Reformation, this theological treatise gives insight into the heritage of the Reformed/Presbyterian tradition, as it lays forth the essential tenets and beliefs of Reformed Christians struggling to maintain their faith in the midst of a staunchly Roman Catholic nation. The copy of this confession includes a study guide and study questions.

The Book of Confessions
Ordained elders, deacons, and ministers have at one time or another been introduced to this book, but few of us have studied it in-depth. It is a collection of documents dating from the 4th century to the late 20th century which lay out the basic beliefs of Christians (Catholic, Protestant, and Reformed) from different times and places in our church’s history. This book is a tremendous resource for discovering what beliefs used to be crucial for the Church, what beliefs are currently of importance for the Church, and how such beliefs have changed over the centuries. This collection of creeds and confessions forms the theological part of the Presbyterian Church’s constitution. For those interested in studying any portion of the Book of Confessions, a study companion is available entitled Presbyterian Creeds, by Jack Rogers.

The Study Catechism
Catechisms are basically statements of Christian belief in a question and answer format. The Study Catechism is a recent publication from the Presbyterian denomination which seeks to use an ancient form of instruction, the catechism, to instruct 21st century Presbyterians in the essentials of the Reformed/Presbyterian faith. Jimmie and Todd both think that this is a well-written publication that would be of tremendous help to those who want to know what the Presbyterian Church "believes." Free copies of this catechism can be downloaded off the Presbyterian Church’s website ( Todd can also order bound copies for classes and study groups.)

Members Together: A Study for Adult New Members
This workbook provides newcomers to the Presbyterian church with a brief overview of our church’s beliefs, government, structure, and history. It is intended to be used in a five-session format.

The Great Ends of the Church
The constitution of the Presbyterian Church calls upon us to uphold what has become known in Presbyterianism as the six Great Ends of the Church: 1. The Proclamation of the Gospel for the Salvation of Humankind 2) The Shelter, Nurture, and Spiritual Fellowship of the Children of God 3) The Maintenance of Divine Worship 4) The Preservation of the Truth 5) The Promotion of Social Righteousness 6) The Exhibition of the Kingdom of Heaven to the World. This study explores what these "Great Ends" might mean for contemporary Presbyterians and whether or not they are negotiable for our denomination. This is an excellent theological study of the nature of the Church, and is highly recommended to adult groups.

Basic Beliefs: Salvation/Grace and Faith, Belief, Doctrine
Basic Beliefs is actually a series of small booklet which seek to cover major theological themes and doctrines. This particular book in the series deals with the topics listed in the title. We also have in stock a sample of another book in the series that discusses the doctrines of the Incarnation, the Trinity, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection. Other books in the series which can be ordered cover topics ranging from the Sacraments to Ethics to the Problem of Evil. Each book contains material for ten sessions.

Living Faithfully in the Public Square
Another series of short-term studies produced by the Presbyterian Church for adults covers a wide variety of contemporary issues. The above booklet is part of this series, and it engages Presbyterians with the issues and complexities involved in participating in politics and the public arena while maintaining one’s Christian identity. Other booklets in the series include Faith and Technology and New Age Religion (though we do not have samples on hand of other booklets in the series).

Interpretation Bible Studies: Exodus
Produced and written by scholars from the Presbyterian tradition, Interpretation Bible Studies provides extensive overviews of various books of the Bibles. By examining in-depth key passages from these books of the Bible, this series gives participants an excellent grounding in the book without exhausting them with an analysis of every single passage in the book. We have about fifteen copies on hand of the Exodus series, but other books of the Bible are available upon request.

Kerygma: Discovering the Bible
Kerygma is a nationally renowned, year-long study which surveys the whole of Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation. It provides excellent introductions to the various books of the Bible and engages its participants in readings from most of the major books. Kerygma is an excellent adult course for studying the Bible as a whole and getting a grasp on the basic narrative flow from the Old to New Testament. Yet it is also a very demanding series, requiring outside reading in order to be effective. Still, we recommend this study for any adult group wishing to get a better, more-educated approach to the Bible as a whole.

Westminster Bible Companion (Various books)
Books from this series are best used by Sunday School and Adult Study teachers. For such teachers, these books provide commentaries on the books of the Bible which will help the teacher guide adult discussions of the books of the Bible. Between Jimmie and Todd, we have samples of these books for many of the books of the Bible.

The Light Will Shine: A Study for Advent
This curriculum, authored by Carol Miller, is part of the Kerygma Series. It provides an overview of Bible passages and liturgical themes which enlighten the meaning of the Advent/Christmas season for Christians.

Good News for All: The Gospel of Luke
Written also by Carol Miller, this Kerygma resource explores the unique character of Luke’s Gospel. It provides helpful historical as well as cultural background on the life and ministry of Jesus, both of which shed much light on how we understand the Jesus whom we encounter in Luke.

Into the World: The Acts of the Apostles
Patricia Heidebrecht explores the second volume of Luke’s account of Jesus Christ and the first Christians in this Kerygma resource.

Foundations of Faith: Education for New Church Members
This resource is a study guide to the Presbyterian Study Catechism’s section on the Apostle’s Creed. A copy of the catechism, commentary on each section of the catechism, and study questions are all included in this book. The church can also order separate copies of the catechism if needed.