Resources for Growing in Faith

Here are some outside materials and information sources that are freely available to all, to assist in individual explorations of Christian issues and themes.

The Missional Church

The links mentioned by Rev. Casson to resources on the missional church: 

• http://vodpod.com/watch/1483162-the-shift-to-missional-by-vic-pentz?pod=pgf
• http://vodpod.com/watch/1421216-reggie-mcneal-missional-church-network?pod=p

Link to our video on Guillermo Yela's Camino de Vida (church start-up on Albuquerque's West Side, with special ministry to immigrant populations) from January 23 and 24: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXQfj1-gYRQ.

Link to Matt Pooley's Original Song and the slide show on January 30 and 31:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YA8wlj4RiMQ.

Link to "Serve Day" Video from worship on January 30 and 31: http://vodpod.com/watch/1462505-serve-day-st-andrews-pres-newport-beach?pod=pgf.

Travis Bauer's Teaching Links

• http://www.adultbiblestudy.org - A set of resources for lay leaders who teach Bible studies, including slides for specific topics, ideas for preparation, and links to online resources.
• http://www.adultbiblestudy.org/classes/affinity-for-the-trinity-2 - Information about Travis' recent Trinity Bible study class, including the slides used.
• http://layleaderbiblestudy.blogspot.com/ - Resources, reflections, and reviews for lay teachers in the church.

Presbyterianism 101: A Basic Guide
The Presbyterian Church (USA) website offera a basic guide to the church, including history, theological beliefs, distinctive qualities, and social-issues positions: http://www.pcusa.org/101/index.htm.

Presbyterian Discussion Guides
Looking for an engaging, thoughtful, one-time discussion guide for your covenant group or Sunday school? Our denomination has put together an excellent online resource, packed with downloadable short-term (one or two session) discussions called The Thoughtful Christian. Each topic has a leader guide and a participant handout. They cost $5-10 each to download. If you see something you want to use for an SPC group, David Casson would be happy to download it for you. http://www.thethoughtfulchristian.com/New%20Site/main/Home.asp.

Mars Hill Audio Journal
Mars Hill Audio Journal, a Christian interview program hosted by NPR veteran Ken Myers, explores "contemporary culture from the vantage point of Christian conviction." Published bi-monthly on CD or cassette, it makes a good driving companion. For more information visit http://www.marshillaudio.org.

"Pray for Our Enemies" Blogspot
Jesus stated in Mathew and Luke that we should pray for our enemies. One of SPC’s members, Henry “Mack” Davis, has felt considerable spiritual prodding in this area for some time and has set up a blogspot, http://prayforourenemies.blogspot.com, that has his initial thoughts on the subject and is beginning to draw outside participation. If you are interested in thinking about this challenging teaching, check out Mack's site.

Between Millennia: What Presbyterians Believe About the Coming of Christ
A link to an explanation of this theological issue on our denominational website.

Barbara Rossing's Book: The Rapture Exposed
A link to the Cokesbury Book site, with information on this book and how to purchase it.