"Teach
me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; give me an
undivided heart to revere your name."
Psalm
86:11
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American
Theological Library
Association
This is a professional association of theological libraries and
librarians. Some free online databases are available through the site,
as well as an online catalog, past newsletters, job openings at member
libraries, and recent press releases.
ARDA: The
Association of Religion
Data Archives
Here you can browse an extensive data archive of surveys from many
denominations and religious groups. You can access community
information and build a profile of your area, to assist you in planning
for your church. Learning modules that utilize the data archive are
also available for download, on such topics as Religion and Science,
Crime and Religion, and the Religious Landscape in the United States.
The
Association of Presbyterian
Church Educators
You can find out about scholarships, memberships, and certification on
this site, and view photos from recent conferences. Resources are
available for purchase. Read news alerts, and even look for employment
opportunities.
Association
of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities
This site has great practical information on how to choose a college,
college myths, and the campus visit. There are links to the member
schools' websites, and information about Presbyterian colleges in
general, and the Association. The site is very well-organized and easy
to use.
Council for
Christian
Colleges
& Universities
Original research documents from scholars are posted on this site, in
categories such as "Advancing Intercultural Competencies" and "Science
and Religion". Upcoming conferences are listed,
and resources from the
recent Forum on Christian Higher Education are also available.
Ecumenical
Stewardship Center
Forums, seminars, and materials relating to church stewardship
campaigns are available on this site.
They also have a Capital Campaign Network of consultants for churches.
The purpose of the site is
to provide learning and support opportunities for anyone involved in
church stewardship campaigns.
Faith
Alive Resources
Faith Alive is the publishing ministry of the Christian Reformed Church
and Reformed Church in America. They offer curriculum
for all ages, as well as tools for worship and church leadership. You
can order a free product catalog
and e-newsletter.
Faith
Voices for the Common
Good
Faith Voices does collaborative work with inter-religious groups, to
further understanding and generate
ideas. Catholics, Protestants, and Jews have all collaborated on Faith
Voices' projects.
The Fund for
Theological
Education
A
number of fellowships and grants are available here. There is a 'Fund
Finder' page where you can search for sources of financial aid from
undergraduate through post-doctoral studies in religion and theology.
The Fund is ecumenical, and has granted nearly 6000 fellowships during
the 50-plus years of their existence.
Fund for
Camp
"Supporting the ministries of Presbyterian Camps and Conference
Centers" - camps and
conferences are critically important to the life of the church. Learn
how you can
help contribute to these vital ministries. The site clearly specifies
what organizations are supported and how much is needed for each.
Ghost
Ranch Education &
Retreat Center
This Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) retreat center is located in northern
New Mexico.
Find out about the courses and retreats that are offered, read news
items, and
learn of the many activities available at this beautiful setting.
Holy Land Maps
From the Jewish National and University Library come a fascinating set
of maps of the Holy Land dating back to the 1400's. You can increase
the image size and zoom in to see the details. There is also a page of
links to other map sites.
Montreat
Conference Center
Montreat is located near Asheville, NC, and offers retreats and
programs for the entire family. Check out their schedule for upcoming
retreats, view photos of events, and visit their online book and gift
shop. You can request a catalog of the conferences for the whole year.
It's a beautiful site, with photographs of spectacular scenery!
National
Church Library Association
This site has links to helpful web resources for church librarians.
Find out about upcoming events, and how to join the Association as a
member. Membership offers many benefits such as discounts on products
and the opportunity to have a mentor.
Orange
For a new type of curriculum for preschoolers through adults, check out
this site. Modern and at the same time Bible-based, there are materials
for parents, teachers, and leaders. There's an Orange store
too!
Ponderosa Pines
Christian Camp
There are camps and retreats for all ages at Pondo Camp. Begun by the
Baptists and now a non-denominational camp, Pondo is located in the
mountains in Southern California. Find out
details about the various camp opportunities, read about jobs at the
camp, and find out how
to donate.
Presbyterian
Church Camp and
Conference Association
A
directory of the various sites for camps and conferences is available
on this site, as is news of upcoming events. You can sign up for an
e-newsletter, and find out how to become a member and have access to
resources on the
site. Shop on the page with shopping links and a
portion of your purchase
price goes
to support the PCCCA!
Religion
Facts
This site has facts about
all world religions. It's an excellent
resource for anyone who may
want to know the differences between various religions. The site treats
all religions in an
unbiased approach.
Stewardship
Kaleidoscope
Materials from the 2011 conference by Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Heartland Presbytery are available
on this site, as well as registration information for the upcoming
conference.
Stony
Point Center
Stony Point Center is a Retreat Center that welcomes all people. It is
located in the Hudson River Valley,
and is a National Conference Center of the Presyterian Church U.S.A.
You can view the program catalog
of upcoming retreats and conferences, read about guests' experiences,
and find out all the details on planning your next
retreat.
Transforming
Theology
The Transforming Theology Network aims to deepen the relationship
between theology and transformative
action. They would like the church and Christians to be more engaged in
theology. There is a blog
on the site as well as a number of videos.
Zephyr
Point
Presbyterian Conference Center
This beautiful conference center is located on the shores of Lake Tahoe
in Nevada. Read about
upcoming events, register for conferences, sign up for the newsletter,
and find out about
fundraising events in your area.
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Activate
Faith
The Spark Sunday School curriculum is Bible-based and interactive. It
is for grades 2-6.
On the site you can order curriculum samples, or view the online demo.
Three curriculum
options are offered, to integrate into your regular Sunday School
curriculum.
Calvary
Curriculum
Free downloadable resources for teachers, in mp3 and pdf formats are
available on this site. There are
helpful forms such as sign-in sheets and schedules which can be
customized for the classes in your
church. Lessons for all grade levels are available for free download in
English and Spanish.
Christian
Crafters
Here you can buy craft items, puppets, games, and skits, to be used in
Sunday School classes. There are a number of free craft ideas,
including patterns and instructions. The craft ideas are listed by
category, such as Easter Season, Fall Festivals, Christmas and Advent,
and Mother's Day.
Danielle's
Place of Crafts and
Activities
Find Sunday School crafts and lessons by theme, or look up VBS
programs. Instructions for crafts are available, as well as some
patterns. Other patterns are available with a paid membership. Many of
the games, activities, and lessons are free. There are even some
fundraiser ideas here.
Domestic-Church
Family centered activities for children of all ages, including crafts,
are featured on this site. The site is organized by church season and
is designed for Catholic families. There are ideas for games,
cross-stitch and coloring patterns in pdf, crossword puzzles, ideas for
family songs, and much more. The site is easy to use, well-organized,
and has a good variety of activities.
Group
Publishing, Inc.
Shop for Sunday School curriculum, as well as resources for women's
ministries, youth ministries, and more. You can print free weekly tips
for teachers to accompany the curriculum, get free samples, sign up for
any of several e-newsletters, and find out about upcoming conferences
and workshops.
Kids
4 Kids
This website is designed for older elementary school children, to help
kids listen to God's call and make a difference in the world. The focus
is on the basic rights identified by the U.N. Convention on the Rights
of the Child: survival, protection, development, and participation. The
site contains stories, games, and a toolkit; and is from the
Presbyterian Church U.S.A.
MSSS
Crafts and Resources for Bible
Stories
Yes,
this is a directory site, but all the sites listed are for Sabbath
School and Sunday School resources and crafts. You can locate Bible
coloring pages, recipes, devotions and stories, and supplemental
lessons.
Rio by
David C. Cook
Curriculum for children that is based on building relationships - that
is what Rio is all about.
Videos and activity pages are available on the site to go along with
the purchased curriculum. There's
a family blog to help parents grow as spiritual leaders, and a
downloadable newsletter.
Sunday
School Crafts
Find recipes, hundreds of craft instructions, and activities to use in
Sunday School. You can sign up for a free email newsletter. There are
lots of ads on this site, which makes it a bit annoying, but the wide
variety of instructions is very useful.
Sunday
School Lessons
This site has lots of useful information for family Bible study and for
confirmation classes. The subject index is very helpful for locating
the material you need. There is also an extensive bibliography of books
relating to the lesson subjects.
Walk
With Me
Christian Education curriculum with a reformed emphasis is available
here for ages 4 through 8th grade. You can view sample materials, read
a blog, and download free workshops for teacher training. Webinars are
also available.
Workshop
Rotation Model
Find
out how to use the Rotation Model approach to teaching Sunday School.
There are free lessons and ideas for teaching. An Exchange Board is
featured where people can share their ideas and lessons.
Worship
Woodworks
This site offers beautiful wooden figures and structures, to assist
young children
in learning about the Bible, and how to worship. Training events and
retreats are
also held at different locations.
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Menaul
School
This secondary school (grades 6-12) is located in Albuqerque New
Mexico. This beautiful
website is full of
information about the school, which was founded over one hundred years
ago as a mission school.
You can take a virtual tour of the school, check the calendar, and find
out about the academics
and programs they offer.
Presbyterian
Pan
American
School
The Presbyterian Pan American School is a college preparatory school,
located in Texas.
They are a mission agency of the Synod of the Sun, and affiliated with
both the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the national church in
Mexico. Bible study is taught
as well as academic subjects, and a Christian family atmosphere is
maintained at the school.
Programs of
Religious
Activities with
Youth (P.R.A.Y.)
P.R.A.Y.
collaborates with youth organizations and churches. Their best-known
program is the 'God and Country' religious awards program. You can
order booklets and patches, sign up for their email bulletin, and read
more about the 'God and Country' religious recognition program.
Reality
Changers
This motivational organization emphasizes grades and studying, as well
as improvement of students' relationships with God. Located in the San
Diego area, since 2001, Reality Changers has been a great influence in
helping more students each year with going to college. You can read
news articles, view photos, and contribute to help.
Summer
Youth Institute
SYI is a program for students about to enter their senior year of high
school, and is a ministry of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Read
about what is learned at SYI, and how to apply.
Youth
Pastor
The site features many free resources for those working in youth
ministries. There are lessons, organized by subject category; a large
inventory of games, articles, and a bookstore. A job posting area is
provided for youth ministry positions. Find out how to set up an
affordable web site for your youth ministry, browse the list of
recommended books, or use their directory to search the web for youth
ministry-related sites.
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Bethel
Series
An adult Bible study series, these materials are used in churches in 47
denominations. An historical approach is used to teach the Old and New
Testament. Teachers must attend a training seminar to learn how to
train the congregational members who will do the teaching. The study is
intensive and thorough. You can find out about the next training
seminar on the website.
Buechner
Institute
The Buechner Institute will "examine the ways in which faith informs
art and public life". The Institute is just in its beginning stages,
but the website does contain a reference page of links to pages with
more information about Frederick Buechner, including a tribute at the
National Cathedral.
Center for
Reformed Theology
and Apologetics
A site listing various online resources on topics such as Apologetics,
antithesis, Calvinism, ethics, sacramentology, and more.
Direct
Action
and Research Training Center
Here you can learn about congregation based community organizing.
Resources are available on the website to find out more about this
topic, and how the DART Center can help your congregation become
involved in justice issues in your community. You can read testimonies
from clergy persons involved in this type of ministry, and sign up for
the training course offered by the DART Center.
Echo the
Story
'Discover the art of Bible storying' - this site explains what 'Bible
storying' is, and how effective it can be in making the word of God
come alive. There are recommended resources and links, a blog, and a
workshop schedule. If you sign up (it's free!) you can download Bible
narratives.
Living
the
Questions
This
study material is presented in video format. One of the themes includes
that of faith as a journey; another is "Victory & Peace or
Justice & Peace?". You can view free samples of the studies.
No2Torture
This
is a grassroots group who are "motivated by love of God and our
country" to speak out against the use of torture by the military. The
site includes many ways you can be involved, as well as study materials
and prayers. A brochure and free poster are also available.
PICO
National Network
Learn how to translate your faith into action to solve problems in your
community. Leadership training is provided at the local and national
level. 50 different denominations and faith groups participate in this
network!
The
Presbyterian Leader
Online learning guides are available to be ordered on such topics as
'Serving as Elder' or 'Our Reformed Traditions'. Free samples can be
downloaded. The site is part of the Presbyterian Publishing
Corporation.
Presbyterian
Multicultural Church Network
This
network of churches supports multicultural ministries and provides
training in "cultural proficiency and multiculturalism." You can
register for training events or download the booklet "Living the
Vision: Becoming a Multicultural Church." Bibliographies and book
reviews are also available.
Purpose-Driven
Presbyterians Network
Find out how your congregation can use the purpose-driven principles
from Rick Warren's book, in a Presbyterian way. You can purchase
resources, or read about the annual conference. There are articles from
Presbyterian Churches who have adopted the purpose-driven approach.
Sacred
Ground Center for Spirituality
Training in spiritual direction is offered here, at this ecumenical
organization. Find out about programs at the center, from the program
in certification to informational sessions. There is a bibliography of
suggested readings, as well as links to related sites on spiritual
direction.
Social
Phonics
Social Phonics Boot Camps provide training for ministers and other
church and non-profit leaders
on how to use social media on the web to increase their communication.
Learn how to use this
popular technology for helping your congregation or group! There is a
useful blog on the site, and you can sign up for email updates.
The
Thoughtful Christian
The theme of this site is "faithful living in a complex world." These
are adult Sunday School lessons for purchase. You can order one free
session: "Should the Ten Commandments Be Displayed in Public?" Join the
free e-mail list to be notified of new study materials.
The
Voice
The
Voice is the website of "a global and ecumenical ministry dedicated to
providing Biblical and theological resources for growing Christians."
This site has great information about the Bible, the church year, and
worship. It includes entire services for worship, and even a photo tour
of the Biblical world.
Westar
Institute
Westar
is 'an advocate for religious literacy' by providing seminars such as
the Jesus Seminar, and books, magazines, and tapes. You can read about
upcoming institutes and events, and find out how to become a member.
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Stillman
College
Stillman College is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
This liberal arts college is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It was
founded as a training college for African-American ministers, and is
now ranked academically as a top-tier school. You can tour the campus
via photos on the site,
and read about academic courses (some offered online) and student
activities.
Whitworth
University
The website
states that "Whitworth's mission is to provide its diverse
student body an education of the mind and the heart, equipping its
graduates to honor God, follow Christ, and serve humanity." Located in
the Pacific Northwest, the university was founded in 1890 and is
affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Find out how to apply
for admission, read about campus news, and read the 'Why Whitworth'
thumbnail descriptions. This is a beautiful site with lots of clearly
presented information.
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Austin
Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Find out about continuing education at the seminary, including a
Certificate in Spiritual Formation, and classes in Christian
Leadership. You can also learn about admissions requirements for the
seminary, read news releases, and even view photo albums of recent
events. Academic programs offered lead to a Master of Divinity, a
Master of Arts in Theological Studies, and a Doctor of Ministry.
Christian
Theological Seminary
This is a non-denominational seminary representing multiple religious
traditions, located in Indianapolis. Find out about chapel services,
where visitors are always welcome; learn about degree programs that are
offered; take an online tour of the seminary library; or shop in the
online bookstore. You can also read news releases of current seminary
events.
Columbia
Theological Seminary
Read about their degree programs, employment opportunities, and their
Lifelong Learning program. You can view video clips of faculty and
students telling why they chose Columbia. They offer a free online
theological journal, and the quarterly news publication 'Vantage'.
Columbia is one of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) seminaries.
Fuller
Theological Seminary
Fuller Seminary, "an evangelical center of faith and learning", has
three schools (Theology, Psychology, and Intercultural Studies) and
offers 13 degrees. You can read complete issues of the Fuller Focus and
Theology, News, and Notes magazines. Find out about conferences and
seminars, or order items from the bookstore.
Interdenominational
Theological Center
ITC is made up of 8 seminaries each with a different denominational
affiliation. They are also a resource for the African-American Church
and its role in American society. You can read about their programs,
find out how to apply for admission, or read recent press releases.
Luther
Seminary
Luther Seminary is located in St. Paul, Minnesota, and is associated
with the Evangelical Lutheran
Church in America. It is the largest of the 8 ELCA seminaries in the
U.S. You can find admissions
requirements, news, and events on the site.
Lutheran
Theological Seminary at Gettysburg
This seminary is the oldest of the Lutheran Evangelical Church in
America seminaries. Founded in 1826, the seminary campus was part of
the battlefield for the Battle of Gettysburg in the Civil War. You can
read staff members' sermons, check out the new blog, and read about
programs and courses.
The
Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia
Read about the Philadelphia tradition and the vision of this seminary.
View photos from the recent Commencement and even hear the speakers.
There are free congregational study guides, available as pdf downloads.
With many academic programs and opportunities for learning, this
seminary is a lively place.
Lutheran
Theological Southern Seminary
Located in Columbia, South Carolina, this seminary website contains a
visitors' guide, schedules and course descriptions, and application
materials. You can also find out about lifelong learning and study tour
opportunities.
Princeton
Theological Seminary
Read convocation addresses, browse the photo archives of seminary
events, or read the seminary's strategic plan for 2006-2009. You can
take an online historical tour of the seminary, or view an online
exhibit of ancient Biblical texts. Archives of seminary publications
such as "Theology Today" are also available.
Southern
Baptist Seminaries
The Southern Baptist Convention website has this page where all their
seminaries are listed. You can link from here to each individual
seminary website, or to any of the pages in the Southern Baptist
Convention's website.
Theological
Education in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
This is a directory site for locating the Evangelical Lutheran Church
in America seminaries. Click on each seminary location on a map of the
United States, and read about that particular seminary.
Links to the
individual seminary pages are provided. The site also provides general
information about the seminaries, programs, and conferences.
Union
Presbyterian
Seminary
Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, Virginia, was founded in 1812.
The Seminary is accredited and awards degrees at the Masters and
Doctoral levels.
Learn more about the courses they offer, as well as their Leadership
Center, and
how to give to the seminary.