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Equip Resources
1. Moravian Resource Center
2. Christian Educators, Certification, Call & Education Organizations
Calling a DCE
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3. Lifelong Learning & Resourcing your Teachers
- Salem Presbytery Continuing Education Page - www.salempresbytery.org/opportunities/continuingeducation.shtml
- APCE National Event – www.apcenet.org/events/annual-next.htm
- Montreat Conference Center – www.montreat.org/current/
- Massanetta Springs Camp & Conference Center – www.massanettasprings.org/v.php?pg=26
- Annual Recreation Workshop (ARW) – www.recreationworkshop.org/
- Montreat, NC – “Offers training experiences for leaders of recreation and leisure ministry in the Christian faith.”
- Opening Doors to Discipleship – www.openingdoorstodiscipleship.com/
- “A series of three courses in the Presbyterian/Reformed tradition to help teachers and leaders equip themselves to be faithful teachers and leaders.”
- Princeton Institute for Youth Ministry – www2.ptsem.edu/iym/
- Including the Princeton Forum on Youth Ministry, Princeton Conference on Emerging Adulthood, and the Pathways Youth Leader Training Seminars
- Columbia & Pittsburg Theological Seminaries Certificate in Spiritual Formation
- Columbia Theological Seminary Youth Ministry Leadership Initiative (YMLI)
- Fuller Youth Institute – fulleryouthinstitute.org/
- Faith & Leadership: An Offering of Leadership Education at Duke Divinity – faithandleadership.com/
- The Alban Institute Education Opportunities – www.alban.org/learning.aspx
- “Come to Alban to examine the questions, challenges, and opportunities facing real congregations and their leaders - clergy and laity - in today’s world.”
- “Attend an event, Learn online (Webinars), or Partner with us”
- NC Presbyterian Pilgrimage – www.ncpp.net/
- “Pilgrimage is an intensive three day Christian experience that is designed to provide a significant foundation for individual and community spiritual growth.”
- National Youth Workers Convention (Youth Specialties) – www.nywc.com/
- Church and Synagogue Library Association Annual Conference – www.cslainfo.org/page.php?pagecode=conf
- Center for Youth Ministry Training (CYMT) – http://cymt.org/
- “CYMT trains youth ministers by providing graduate level training that develops practical theologians and theologically informed practitioners in youth ministry.
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4. Camps for Children & Youth
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5. Resource, Media & Curriculum Links
A. Broad and Curriculum Resources
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Resources and Publications on PCUSA.org – www.pcusa.org/resource/
- including links for: Resources, curriculum, Periodicals, Publications, and the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation
- The Thoughtful Christian – www.thethoughtfulchristian.com/
- Online, downloadable curriculum in PDF format
- Seasons of the Spirit – www.spiritseasons.com/
- “A lectionary-based resource created by an international team of writers and editors representing denominations from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the USA, and the UK.”
- “Seasons of the Spirit includes resources for the whole church. Leaders will find a wealth of ideas and help in the Congregational Life Resource, while the Age Level Resources span birth to Adult.”
- OurChurchLessons.com – www.ourchurchlessons.com/
- “The story of this web site begins in Montreat, North Carolina in January 2008 at a conference of youth workers and leaders. ” Follow the link for more information about this resource.
- Congregational Ministries Publishing: Equipping the Church for Educational Ministries
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Presbyterians Organized in Nurture and Teaching (POINT) – http://gamc.pcusa.org/ministries/point/
- Ultimate Camp Resource – http://www.ultimatecampresource.com/
- “Our goal is simple: Provide free resources for camp staff to improve summer programming, or simply...make your life easier!”
- American Sign Language
- Feautor – http://feautor.org/en
- “A free, multilingual, and open space to share religious resources.
B. Adult Curriculum & Resources
- We Believe – http://gamc.pcusa.org/ministries/curriculum/we-believe-younger-and-older-elementary/
- The Present Word – http://gamc.pcusa.org/ministries/curriculum/presentword/
- Companions in Christ – www.companionsinchrist.org/
- The Way of the Pilgrimage – www.companionsinchrist.org/WOPi/index.html
- WJK Press Study Guides – www.ppcbooks.com/ppcbooks/wjk_studyguides.asp
- Download guides for recent publications, Interpretation Bible Studies, and more
- Horizons: The Magazine for Presbyterian Women– http://horizons.pcusa.org/
- “Horizons magazine provides information, inspiration and education from the perspectives of women who are committed to Christ, the church and faithful discipleship.”
- Being Reformed: Faith Seeking Understanding – http://gamc.pcusa.org/ministries/curriculum/being-reformed/
“A new curriculum of biblically based mini-courses by Congregational Ministries Publishing — provides adults with a foundational understanding of our Reformed faith.”
- Red Tent Gatherings: An interactive biblical experience for women of all ages – http://www.redtentgathering.com/
- “In ancient times, the Red Tent was a safe and sacred place where only women gathered to experience, share, celebrate, and mourn the rhythms of the life of a woman. The Red Tent Gathering, utilizing interactive learning experiences, invites participants to explore the life of a biblical woman as well as their own. Each “Women of the Tent” session provides step-by-step instructions for leaders to guide participants through an encounter with a biblical woman.
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C. Youth Curriculum & Resources
- We Believe – http://gamc.pcusa.org/ministries/curriculum/we-believe-younger-and-older-elementary/
- Claim the Life – www.claimthelife.com/
- “A six-year, comprehensive spiritual formation and discipleship plan for Sunday school youth that follows them from confirmation to graduation.”
- The Logos Ministry – www.thelogosministry.org/
- Youth Specialties – www.youthspecialties.com/
- Ecumenical Youth Ministry publisher and Resource Center
- Echo the Story – echothestory.com/home/
- “Discover the Art of Bible Storying.”
- YM Today – http://www.ymtoday.com/
- “equipping, resourcing, and educating today's youth ministers”
- Center for Youth Ministry Training (CYMT) – http://cymt.org/
- “CYMT equips local churches with the tools to develop sustainable youth ministries.”
- Youth Ministry Architects (YMA) – http://www.ymarchitects.com/
- Founded by Rev. Mark DeVries, Associate Pastor for Youth and Their Families at First Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Tennessee
- “Youth Ministry Architects has become the nation's leading provider of youth ministry consulting. YMA partners with churches and youth ministers, working alongside key stakeholders - including senior pastors, youth ministers, parents and students - to customize strategic plans for building successful and sustainable youth ministries.”
- Simply Youth Ministry – http://www.simplyyouthministry.com/index.html
- “Simply Youth Ministry has always been about two things: simplifying ministry and saving you time.”
- Pastor2Youth Web Links – http://www.pastor2youth.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Web_Links&file=index
- “There are 579 Links and 13 Categories in the database”, as of February 2010
- The Source for Youth Ministry – http://www.thesource4ym.com/
- FREE resources in several categories
- “The mission of The Source for Youth Ministry is to reach 21st Century youth with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ, develop student and adult youth leaders with effective ministry skills, and provide cutting-edge youth ministry tools and resources.”
- Inherit the Mirth – http://www.inheritthemirth.com/
- Vision Statement: Inherit the Mirth® is founded on the belief that God has a sense of humor and that positive laughter can improve health, spreading joy throughout the world. God has brought me laughter. (Genesis 21:6)
- Mission Statement: Helping God bring laughter; put a smile on your faith!
D. Children’s Curriculum & Resources
E. Confirmation Resources
F. Media Resources
G. Retail & Publishing Links
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6. Spirituality & Devotion
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7. Vocation & Call for Youth
- Project Burning Bush (Union-PSCE) – www.projectburningbush.org/
- A program for high school youth who are considering ministry as a vocation
- Summer Youth Institute (Pittsburgh Theological Seminary) – www.summeryouthinstitute.org/
- A Christian community where young people can be challenged to move beyond their comfort zone in order to grow in faith, engage in academic theological study, and explore ministry as a vocation.
- ARISE Youth Pilgrimage (a partner of the NC Presbyterian Pilgrimage) – http://ncarise.net/
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8. Higher Education Colleges, Ministries, and Financial Aid
9. Children’s Church/Worship Resources
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10. Youth Ministry and the PCUSA
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11. Older Adult Ministries
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12. Presbyterian & Historical Resources
- Presbyterian 101 – http://gamc.pcusa.org/ministries/101/
- A general guide to facts about the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
- Presbyterian News Service (PNS) – http://www.pcusa.org/news/
- “Get Presbyterian News Service articles delivered straight to your email inbox when you subscribe to Presbyterian News Stories. These articles are sent to you at the same time they're published on the News Service Web site.”
- PCUSA.org Subscriptions – http://gamc.pcusa.org/subscriptions/lists/
- “Alphabetized list of email newsletters and updates about the mission and ministry of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).”
- PCUSA Constitution Online - download, online, or annotated (Book of Order and Book of Confessions)
- Parliamentary Procedures in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), by Marianne L. Wolfe, P.R.P.
- Resolutions of the General Assembly and Study Papers – http://oga.pcusa.org/publications.htm#reso
- Moderator of the General Assembly – http://oga.pcusa.org/gamoderator/
- Presbyterian Leader - www.thepresbyterianleader.com/
- NEW! from the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation
- An online resource for pastors, elders, deacons, educators, worship leaders, musicians, and other congregational leaders
- Presbyterians Today – http://gamc.pcusa.org/ministries/today/
- The Presbyterian Outlook – www.pres-outlook.org/
- Presbyterian Historical Society (Philadelphia, PA) – www.history.pcusa.org/
- The national archives and historical research center of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Presbyterian Heritage Center – www.phcmontreat.org/
- A 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to education about the history of Presbyterian and Reformed heritage and its worldwide mission, as well as the special history of Montreat, NC.
- The Presbyterian Handbook
- The Presbyterian Handbook for Pastors
- The Church Is Alive! – http://blog.thechurchisalive.com/
- “The Church is Alive is a group of passionate bloggers and videographers dedicated to showcasing and exploring the Christian church as it is today - join the community! While we all call the PC(USA) denomination home, we are not officially tied to any denomination or group. This site is a volunteer effort, if you'd like to contribute, let us know!”
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13. Theological Education
14. Mission Trip Resources
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15. Church/Session/Group Retreat Resources
- Montreat Conference Center – www.montreat.org/plan/
- Massanetta Springs Conference Center – www.massanettasprings.org/v.php?pg=127
- Laurel Ridge Camp, Conference, & Retreat Center – www.laurelridge.org/facilities.htm
- Camp Grier, Old Fort, NC – campgrier.org/index.php?page=rent
- Holston Presbytery Camp & Retreat Center, Banner Elk, NC – www.holstoncamp.org/
- New Hope Camp & Conference Center, Chapel Hill, NC – www.newhopeccc.org/
- YMCA Camp Hanes, King, NC – www.camphanes.org/
- St. Francis Springs Prayer Center, Stoneville, NC – www.stfrancissprings.com/
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16. Preaching, Worship/Lectionary, and Music Helps
A. Preaching & Worship/Lectionary
- Lectionary.org – www.lectionary.org/
- Free and Subscription-based resources for worship & exegesis
- Cokesbury’s Worship Connection: For All the Ways We Worship – worshipconnection.cokesbury.com/
- Connection points to resources you can purchase
- Free Worship Services & Lectionary aids
- Reformed Worship – http://reformedworship.org/
- Subscription-Based
- Resources for Planning and Leading Worship
- Join the Feast – jointhefeast.blogspot.com/
- An Online Lectionary Resource from Union-PSCE
- Text Week – www.textweek.com
- Lectionary, Scripture Study, and Worship Links and Resources
- Lectionary Liturgies – lectionaryliturgies.blogspot.com/
- “Liturgies based on the RCL readings for each Sunday of the church year.”
- Liturgy: worship that works – spirituality that connects – www.liturgy.co.nz/
- “An ecumenical site of resources and reflections for spirituality and worship, for individuals and communities.
- Feasting on the Word – www.feastingontheword.net/
- NEW! Commentary based on the Revised Common Lectionary, offering four perspectives on each passage via brief essays from top scholars, preachers, and writers.
- The Revised Common Lectionary: a Service of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library – http://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/
- Presbyterian Leader - www.thepresbyterianleader.com/
- NEW! from the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation
- An online resource for pastors, elders, deacons, educators, worship leaders, musicians, and other congregational leaders
- Working Preacher: Where Interpretation Meets Imagination – www.workingpreacher.org/
- “The web’s newest, most helpful, and downright coolest resource for preachers.”
- A ministry of the Center for Biblical Preaching at Luther Seminary.
- Church of Scotland Starters for Sunday: Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions – www.churchofscotland.org.uk/worship/wpstarters.htm
- Anglican Book of Common Prayer – http://justus.anglican.org/resources/bcp/
- “We present here several dozen Books of Common Prayer, and related works, from all over the Anglican Communion.”
- Acting In Faith – www.actinginfaith.com/
- “Raising the Curtain on Drama Ministries in Your Church”
- “Acting in Faith is undergirded by the belief that the arts are a means of spiritual growth. When we make art, we are participating in God’s creative action in the world.”
- Sermon Fodder (Sermon Nuggets) – home.roadrunner.com/~lyndale/
- “Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations, etc. to help with the lectionary reading. Compiled by Lindy Black, retired minister.”
- Bread for the Preacher - A free service for busy pastors (Bread for the World) – www.bread.org/get-involved/at-church/bread-for-the-preacher/
- “A monthly newsletter for pastors which includes: lectionary-based sermon resources with a focus on hunger, poverty and justice; special prayers and other worship resources; brief bulletin announcements offering updates and actions; and new opportunities or resources for pastors and church members.”
- ATLASerials® Online – http://search.atlaonline.com/
- Check with your seminary for information regarding possible alumni subscription access. Louisville Presbyterian Seminary and Union-PSCE offer free subscription access to alumni.
- “Online collection of major religion and theology journals selected by leading religion scholars and theologians. Users can read articles or research the history of a topic from as early as 1924 to the present. Currently, researchers are able to use ATLAS as a search tool to retrieve images of the pages in more than one-hundred different journals.”
- United Methodist Worship and Music General Board of Discipleship (GBOD) – www.gbod.org/worship/
- “Welcome! These pages are for worship and music planners, leaders, and participants.”
- “We are continually working to improve the website, making it more accessible and user-friendly and organizing the already substantial and ever-growing number of resources available there….We continue to expand our coverage to include drama, dance, use of film clips in worship, Wesleyan resources, calendar, articles, job postings, and music downloads. There also are abundant links to articles, resources, and related organizations and sites.”
- Services and Liturgies – www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?loc_id=962&act=nav_loc
- Lectionary Helps for Sundays – www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?loc_id=733,14&act=nav_loc
- Ethnic Resources – www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?loc_id=1040&act=nav_loc
- And MORE! Including: Arts, Contemporary, Emerging, Music, Preaching, and Times of Crisis
- The United Church in Canada Worship Planning – www.united-church.ca/planning
- Chrismons – http://www.pcusa.org/ideas/advent/chrismontree.htm
B. Music
- The Presbyterian Hymnal Project – http://presbyterianhymnal.org/index.html
- Net Hymnal – http://www.nethymnal.org/
- Hymnary – http://www.hymnary.org/
- “Hymnary.org is a comprehensive index of 5,051 hymnals, 1,047,387 published hymns, scores and media files, and information from sources such as Julian's Dictionary of Hymnology, hymnal handbooks, and experts in the field. Thanks to a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Hymnary.org now contains the entire Dictionary of North American Hymnology!”
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17. Bible Resources
- Online Bible & Bible Study sites:
- bible.crosswalk.com/ or http://www.biblestudytools.com/
- “Free online Bible Study website for verse search and in-depth studies. Search verses using the Bible version you like with over 29 Bible translations…”
- www.biblegateway.com/
- “A free service for reading and researching Scripture online--all in the language or translation of your choice!”
- www.blueletterbible.org/index.html
- “Our mission is to facilitate in-depth study of God's Word through an on-line interactive reference library continuously updated from the teachings and commentaries of selected pastors and teachers who hold to the conservative, historical Christian faith.”
- “Over 4,000,000 links onsite to over 165,000 pages of concordances, lexicons, dictionaries, commentaries, images, and Bible versions!”
- The Sword Project – www.crosswire.org/sword/index.jsp
- Open-Source, Free Bible Software
- unbound.biola.edu/
- Multi-lingual, parallel, Bible Study, and more
- Gutenberg Digital Bible – www.gutenbergdigital.de/gudi/eframes/index.htm
- Codex Sinaiticus Project – www.codexsinaiticus.org/en/
- “Codex Sinaiticus is one of the most important books in the world. Handwritten well over 1600 years ago, the manuscript contains the Christian Bible in Greek, including the oldest complete copy of the New Testament.”
- “The Codex Sinaiticus Project is an international collaboration to reunite the entire manuscript in digital form and make it accessible to a global audience for the first time.”
- Online Greek New Testament
- Strong's Concordance with Greek and Hebrew Lexicon – www.eliyah.com/lexicon.html
- Society of Biblical Literature – www.sbl-site.org/default.aspx
- The New Interpreter’s Bible – www.newinterpreters.com/
- The German Bible Company (All-German website) – www.bibelwissenschaft.de/start/
- Greek/Hebrew Interlinear Software (Free) – http://www.scripture4all.org/
- Inherit the Mirth – http://www.inheritthemirth.com/
- Vision Statement: Inherit the Mirth® is founded on the belief that God has a sense of humor and that positive laughter can improve health, spreading joy throughout the world. God has brought me laughter. (Genesis 21:6)
- Mission Statement: Helping God bring laughter; put a smile on your faith!
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18. Business Notes – www.salempresbytery.org/resources/businessnotes.shtml
19. Hunger Action Page – www.salempresbytery.org/resources/hungeraction.shtml
20. Salem Presbytery & PC(USA) General Resource Pages
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