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Church/Diocese/Anglican Communion/ACN: Notes on The 15th Annual Council of the Diocese of Southern Virginia - February 9-11, 2007 Anglican Communion Network (ACN) The home page for the church in America. (A good place to start is The Life and Work of the Church.) Our own diocese with lots of information on what is happening and guidance for those wanting a deeper understanding of one of the great dioceses in the country The home page for the American Anglican Council The Anglican Communion Official web site What It Means to be an Anglican
Music & Liturgy: Episcopal Church page for the prayer book. It contains many earlier and foreign language versions. Revised Common Lectionary for Years A, B, & C
Bible Study/Christianity: An exciting source of varied information from Bible study to planning a worship service. The Bible Gateway (BibleGateway.com) The Bible Gateway is a free service for reading and researching scripture online-- all in the language or translation of your choice! We provide advanced searching capabilities based on keywords or scripture references, and various tools to enhance your study of the Bible. Crosswalk.com "Our aim is to offer the freshest and most compelling biblically-based content to Christians who take seriously their relationship with Christ. Crosswalk.com is built around four primary content areas - Faith, Family, Fun and Community. Each category is further subdivided into areas of significance to many Christians, including Bible Study, Devotionals, Marriage, Parenting, Music, etc."
The Family & Parenting: Parent's Place Hey parents, need advice on how to deal with your daughter or son? Check out Focus on the Family's Parents' Place. Dr. James Dobson and many others address important parenting issues. Parenting Teenagers Parenting Teenagers exists to inform, educate, equip and encourage parents of teenagers in order to help them raise Godly teens in the midst of today's youth culture. Parent University Ministry Parent & Teen Universities, Inc.™ is a non-profit organization established to help parent, educators and law enforcement officers to understand and connect with teenagers. Focus On Your Child Focus on Your Child is a new membership program designed to help those raising the next great generation. Find A Christian Store Near You The Family Research Counsel The Family Research Council champions marriage and family as the foundation of civilization, the seedbed of virtue, and the wellspring of society. We shape public debate and formulate public policy that values human life and upholds the institutions of marriage and the family. Believing that God is the author of life, liberty, and the family, we promote the Judeo-Christian worldview as the basis for a just, free, and stable society. National Institute on Media and the Family The National Institute on Media and the Family is a national resource for research, education and information about the impact of media on children and families. It was created to provide information about media products and their likely impact on children to parents and other adults so they can make informed choices. RealFamilies.com A web site that focuses on family issues featuring expert parenting advice, chats, and discussion for all families, parents, grandparents and marriages. The Parent Link Newsletter One of the most beneficial and important things you can do is communicate effectively with the parents of kids in your youth group. The Parent Link newsletter makes it easier to do just that. Freedom In Christ Ministries Since its inception, Freedom in Christ Ministries has had the privilege of seeing thousands of changed lives around the world. Heritage Builders Heritage Builders exists to train and equip families to become intentional about passing on a spiritual heritage to their children.
Media Concerns: Screenit.com The #1 Source of Entertainment Reviews for Parents: offering comprehensive and detailed reviews. almenconi.com Al Menconi Ministries is an evangelical, non-denominational para-church ministry. Their mission is to educate and equip Christian parents and leaders to communicate biblical values in the home and church. hollywoodjesus.com This site reviews blockbuster hit movies and popular music from a spiritual point of view. It looks for the deeper more profound meaning behind popular culture. Plugged In Magazine Want a Christian perspective on what to see at the box office, which TV shows are worth your time or what music comes up clean? It's all here in Plugged In. Plugged In magazine reviews it all for you. Plugged In.
Healing:
When you Don't Know What to Say
Fear:
Recovery: Set Free Ministries Set Free offers hope and healing through the Lord Jesus Christ to individuals overcoming sexual and relational brokenness. Education and support is also offered to friends, family members, and churches.
Online/Interactive Sites: Method-X The Way of Christ MethodX (the way of Christ) is an online Christian community where young adults (college to 30s) can identify and explore their relationships with God and with others. Relevant Magazine Relevant Magazine is an out-of-the-box publication covering God, life and progressive culture. This daily updated website is the forerunner to RELEVANT MAGAZINE (the print version). Both versions discuss faith, career, relationships, music - basically everything we're into - from an intelligent, fresh perspective. Who Is Jesus / Interactive Who is Jesus of Nazareth? Is Jesus Christ Lord, Liar or Lunatic? Is Jesus God? Is Jesus Christ Lord, Liar or Lunatic? Is Jesus God? Is Jesus the Savior? Catch This FiSH is a simple effective strategy for Christian clubs on jr. high and high school campuses. It's a focused approach to campus outreach that makes it easy for local churches in a community to unite their students by creating an environment where they can share the gospel with friends at school
Working with Youth: Pastor2Youth.com This site has over 800 games free for youth workers who lack "the creative spark". Youth Ministry Online Books, training material, sermons, games, free devotionals & newsletter. Reachout Youth Solutions Reach Out seeks to influence as many teenagers as possible to become followers of Jesus Christ. I Lead Youth Helping Youth to become fully devoted disciples of Jesus Christ Youth Specialties Comprehensive website for student ministry. Youth Alive Youth Alive is the parachurch organization that exists to present Jesus Christ, the Message of hope, to every student on every campus.
RESOURCES (Books, Sermons, & Videos): (Under construction) Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis - A forceful and accessible discussion of Christian belief that has become one of the most popular introductions to Christianity and one of the most popular of Lewis’s books. Uncovers common ground upon which all Christians can stand together. Experiencing GOD, Knowing and Doing the Will of God by Henry T. Blackaby & Claude V. King: Learn to hear when God is speaking to you; find out where God is working and join Him; experience God doing through you what only God can do. A Simple Way to Pray by Martin Luther: Luther's response to his barber's question about how to pray, using the Lord's Prayer as the basis.
COMPASSION: A Reflection on the Christian Life by Henri J.
M. Nouwen. A superb treatise on a topic of concern to all Christians. It
is short, 142 pages, precise to the point, and deals with something every
Christian should be concerned with. HEALING by Francis McNutt. One of the best
on the subject, covering many aspects of healing within our faith. A good
read for those interested in people in need, of healing both for
themselves and for those for whom they would intercede. JESUS THROUGH THE CENTURIES by Jaroslav Pelikan. Beautifully illustrated, this book by a renowned Yale professor helps everyone, scholar, layman and priest to come to an increased understanding of Jesus down through the ages. The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren
Videos: VHS--The following courses are from The Teaching Company.
They add depth and perception to your knowledge. They are on sale until
the end of July. They can be found at
www.teach12.com. "When God Becomes Real" links to a sermon by Rev. James D. Pardue - "There are times in the Bible when the presence of God is manifest in unusual ways. People have called it a fresh breath of the Spirit. When it occurs, those people who have been running from God turn back to Him. Others have sensed a personal encounter with God. This is what happened in the eighth chapter of Nehemiah. God became real..." This is a powerful link. "Is There a Light at the End of the Tunnel?" links to a sermon by Rev. James D. Pardue - He speaks about what we , as Christians, believe about heaven. Revelation 21 & 22 is seen as one of the most wonderful, exciting, awe-inspiring passages in the Bible. "Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen" links to a sermon by Rev. James D. Pardue - He speaks about how many of us are in the middle of great trouble. You really can't believe that any good can come out of that. One of the greatest points of faith is that even in the middle of bad things God can do good things. Chuck Coreth's Adult Study on The Word of God Neighborhood http://foresthillneighborhood.com/pages/1/index.htm - Forest Hill Neighborhood
Last Updated: 05/13/2008
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