Since its publication, Christian Weddings has become the necessary tool for engaged couples and pastors to plan unique and meaningful wedding services. It allows users to select the different elements from their wedding liturgy from a menu of choices in ceremonies from over twenty denominational traditions around the world. Christian Weddings serves many purposes. Pastors can offer new options in planning Christian weddings; couples of mixed religious denominations or traditions can celebrate a wedding day that meets their Christian needs; and couples who want a special service can successfully create a beautiful, personalized ceremony. This new edition includes additional ceremonies from an expanded range of sources, giving couples even greater freedom to plan a ceremony that fits their needs. The enclosed CDROM makes choosing the separate elements and arranging them into a single service simple and enjoyable.

The official announcement of the revision to the Common Lectionary, in which 20 international denominations, from Protestant Free Wesleyan to Roman Catholic, participated for six years. A complete three-year listing of the Lectionary (A, B, C) guides Scripture reading on the Lord's Day, aiding pastors and professors who use the Revised Common Lectionary that begins in Advent (November) 1992.

If your worship consists of dry, rigid orders from the past, your church will die. If your worship, however, becomes the focus of life of every member in your congregation, your church will live. Through a worksheet format that culls information and references from the 1989 United Methodist Hymnal, 1992 United Methodist Book of Worship, and 1992 Revised Common Lectionary, you'll be able to more effectively integrate preaching, music, movement, and environment.

Beginnings: An Introduction to the Christian Faith introduces twelve core beliefs and practices of believers in Christ. We invite inquirers to begin an intentional journey with Jesus. By the end of this study, participants will decide to explore the Christian life more deeply. The participant's companion book is an optional book that explores each session topic in more detail. These individual readings will enhance the participant's experience and can also be read separately for a personal study.

After being introduced to the teachings of Jesus in Beginnings: An Introduction to the Christian Faith, participants will then ask "What are the spiritual characteristics of someone who follows Christ?" Beginnings: The Spiritual Life helps people answer that question by exploring ten habits of spirituality, as the continue their Christian journey. 10 Sessions. The participant's guide includes an outline, quotes, scripture references, discussion questions, and activities. It also provides space to record thoughts and take notes.

Beginnings: An Introduction to the Christian Faith introduces twelve core beliefs and practices of believers in Christ. We invite inquirers to begin an intentional journey with Jesus. By the end of this study, participants will decide to explore the Christian life more deeply. The 12 sessions of this study introduce the most basic themes of Christianity and explore the most fundamental questions of religion.

The director's manual contains materials to train small-group leaders, lesson plans, tips on outreach and promotion, reproducibles, and more.

After being introduced to the teachings of Jesus in Beginnings: An Introduction to the Christian Faith, participants will then ask "What are the spiritual characteristics of someone who follows Christ?" Beginnings: The Spiritual Life helps people answer that question by exploring ten habits of spirituality, as the continue their Christian journey. 10 Sessions. The small group leader's guide contains all the materials necessary for the leader to lead the discussion as well as specific guidance for the sessions.