Officer Training Written Materials:

An Interpretation of the Ordination Questions "I do...and I will...": For Elders and Deacons in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Revised edition by Allen B. Birchler

Book of Interim Ordination Rites, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Called to Serve: A Workbook for Training Nominating Committees and Church Officers; Editors, Eugene D. Witherspoon, Jr. and Marvin Simmers

Companion to the Constitution: Polity for the Local Church by Frank A. Beattie, Drawings by Pat McGeachy (A book that helps to understand how to use the Book of Order.)

History and Theology in the Book of Order: Blood on Every Page by William E. Chapman with Leader's Guidle

Making Disciples, Making Leaders: A Manual for Developing Church Officers by Steven P. Eason (Foreword by Milliam H. Willimon and Lesson Plans by E. Von Clemens

Common Faith Common Mission by Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) [Available as an e-mail attachment]

Consider Your Ministry: A Study Manual for New Officers

Elder Training Resource written and produced by Hebron United Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh, PA [Available as an e-mail attachment]

Guidelines for Session Personnel Committees: A Statement of the functions and accountability to the sessions of a committee or task force by the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. [Available as an e-mail attachment]

Ordination: Past, Present, Future: An Invitation to Dialogue; Edited by Jack Rogers and Deborah Flemister Mullen

Presbyterian Polity for Church Officers, Third Edition by Joan S. Gray and Joyce C. Tucker

Spiritual Leadership for Church Officers a handbook by Joan S. Gray

The Clerk of Session: A Guide to Roles and Responsibilities by Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) [Available as an e-mail attachment if desired]

The Presbyterian Deacon: An Essential Guide by Earl S. Johnson, Jr.

The Presbyterian Elder, by Paul S. Wright, newly revised by W. Ben Lane, Editor

The Session: Its Roles & Responsibilities - pamphlet by the Presbytery of Riverside for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

So, You've Been Elected a Deacon... Workbook goes with the VHS

So, You've Been Elected an Elder... Workbook goes with the VHS

Your Job As a Church Officer: A Manual for Officers of the Local Church by the Rev. William H. Venable

"The Presbyterian Leader" Officer Training downloads:

"Are You Called to Church Leadership"

"Our Reformed Traditions"

"Serving as Deacon"

"Serving as Elder"

"Serving as Clerk of Session"

"Mission-Driven Budgeting"

Korean Resources:

Book of Confessions - Korean

Book of Order - Korean

Discover Your Gifts and Learn How to Use Them -  Student Book - Korean

Ways to be a Faithful Servant: Leader's Guide - Korean

Available Regularly:

Mission Yearbook for Prayer and Study - For Adults and For Children

Presbyterian Planning Calendar

The Book of Confessions

The Book of Order

Just Received:

Great Ends of the Church Series. The Great Ends of the Church represent a brief statement of principles found in the Book of Order.

Great Ends of the Church: Exhibition of the Kingdom of Heaven to the World by Darrell L. Guder. This is the newest and fifth book in the "Great Ends of the Church" Series detailing the sixth great end of the church.

Great Ends of the Church: Maintenance of Divine Worship by Howard L. Rice, Jr.

Great Ends of the Church: Preservation of the Truth by Joseph D. Small

Great Ends of the Church: Proclamation of the Gospel for the Salvation of Humankind by Catherine Gonsalus Gonzlez

Great Ends of the Church: Shelter, Nurture, and Spiritual Fellowship of the Children of God by Elizabeth E. Caldwell

Great Ends of the Church: Short-Term Study Course for Adults, Revised Edition by Joseph D. Small

Officer Training VHS Videos:

So, You've Been Elected a Deacon - has leader's guide

So, You've Been Elected an Elder... - has leader's guide

Sympathy, Witness and Service: A Videotape training package for Deacons PCUSA produced by San Gabriel Presbytery

Across the Centuries: The Book of Order Today by Interlink Video Prod., Inc. - has leader's guide

Celebrate the Journey: The Presbyterian Presence in the U.S.A. by Interlink Video Prod., Inc. - has leader's guide

In Spirit and In Truth: The Directory for Worship by Interlink Video Prod., Inc. - has leader's guide

To All Generations: The Book of Confessions, by Interlink Video Prod., Inc. - has leader's guide

DVDs:

"Who Are We Presbyterians", 16 minute DVD - excellent tool for officer training, new members class, church school, confirmation class, etc.

The Order of Elders:

An Invitation to Join.....

Elders are an essential part of the Presbyterian system of governance. The Order of Elders provides elders with a new way of living out the promises made at ordination. Elders are invited to serve and be served, to inform and be informed, to nourish and to be nourished. The Order of Elders is a project of the Office of Christian Formation, and is part of the work and ministry of Theology Worship and Education. For more information, call (888) 728-7228, ext. 5335, or go online to http://www.pcusa.org/pastorselders.

The Covenant includes: The Daily Lectionary, the Book of Confessions, and The Mission Yearbook for Prayer and Study.

Cost of Membership: Individual members - $30/first yr and $25 renewals; Institutional Memberships - $25/first yr and $20 renewals.

New Members receive the following:

1.Access to a member-only website with: a list of resources, including electronic access to many of the daily readings; a roster of members; a discussion forum to communicate with other members; and reports on regional gatherings, and suggestions for planning one in your area.

2. A schedule of readings from Scripture and the Book of Confessions.

3. A stoneware paperweight/ coaster with the logo of The Order of Elders, as a visible reminder of your covenant with your colleagues.

4. Publications from the Office of Theology and Worship, as well as a subscription to the Office of Christian Formation's quarterly periodical, Hungryhearts.

5. A copy of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)'s annual Mission Yearbook.

Diakonia

A Network of Benefits for Deacons similar to "The Order of Elders" - beginning in July 2008

Membership is open to individuals and to groups of persons who are ordained and serving as deacons in any PC(USA) congregation.

The objectives of Diakonia:

• To provide additional training and support to individuals and groups of deacons
• To provide the opportunity to reflect on and study the ministry of the diaconate from a biblical, societal, and theological perspective
• To strengthen fellowship among members and to render mutual support.

Benefits available to members:

• The Office of Congregational Leadership, along with sponsoring synods and presbyteries, will offer biennial training retreats. Members of Diakonia will be able to attend these training retreats free of charge.
• Members will receive a biennial reading list along with publications produced by the offices of Theology and Worship and Christian Formation.
• Members will receive a copy of the Presbyterian Planning Calendar
• Members will have the opportunity to participate in national and internationsl mission study seminars. (There will be an additional charge for the mission trips.)
• Members will receive a coffee mug engraved with the name of the network, as a daily reminder of the call to serve.
• Please contact Stephany D. G. Jackson at 888-728-7228, ext. 8488 or www.pcusa.org/ideas if you are interested in joining.