February, 2010      New Resources

Good Sex 2.0   Youth Specialties  A 2009 revised edition of the popular sex education curriculum that covers topics such as sextalk, seual identity, intimacy, desire boundaries, responsibility and do-overs. Included in curriculum is a DVD discussion starter, leader's guide and participant workbook.

Everything Must Change   Brian D. McLaren  2009      Jesus' message is more than a ticket to heaven or a formula for personal prosperity. It is an invitation to personal and global transformation. It is a radical challenge to the underlying stories that drive our suicidal systems - social, economic and political. if you are hungry for a fresh vision of what it means to be a person of faith, Everything Must Change can ignite a revolution of hope.DVD and Book 8 Sessions.

Efird Bible Studies - Wisdom Literature  2009 This study of Old Testament, Apacryphal and New Testament wisdom by noted teacher Mickey Efird can be used in four week mini series or all together in 17 sessions. Job, Ecclesiastes, Ruth, Jonah, Esther, Song of Solomon, Daniel, Apocryphal and Gospel wisdom are included along with an introductory session on Proverbs. DVD, facilitator guide and participant workbooks.

John Wayne Movie Bible Study - 2009 Following the tradition of the Primetime Parable studies, Steve Skelton brings us a new four-part study based on the John Wayne movie Angel and the Badman. The sessions deal with Vice, Virtue, Decision, and Redemption.

 3:16  The Numbers of Hope      Max Lucado    2007        In this interactive study exerience, based on his book 3:16, Max Lucado unpacks the incredible message of John 3:16, illuminating one of the most beloved Scriptures in the entire Bible.  12 sessions

From Genesis to Revelation  A Comprehensive Overview of the Bible. The newest resource in the Efird Bible Studies series. 2009 There are 22 sessions divided by genres of literature: 8 sessions in history, 4 in prophets, 2 in wisdom literature, 3 in apocalyptic literature, 1 session that introduces the new Testament, 2 on the letters and 2 on the gospels. Each video session is approx. 20 minutes with a workbook for further study.

Living the Questions 2.0     An Introduction to Progressive Christianity 2007  Living the Questions is an open minded alternative to studies that attempt to give participants all the answers. Featuring 30 of today's leading religious voices, LtQ is comprised of 21 sessions that may be offered in sequence or as three independent flights of seven units each. 20 minutes video segments that allows a flxible format for one to two hour time frames.

Tactics of Innovation with Joel Barker   2009  How to make it easier for people to accept new ideas. In the latest video from futurist Joel Barker, he introduces ten key strategies to remove barriers between new ideas and people who naturally resist them. These tactics will dramatically increase acceptance of any kind of new idea. 22 minutes

A Presbytery in the Synod of South Atlantic, the U.C.C. Southeast Conference, and the Southeastern Synod of the E.L.C.A. may hold an annual membership for unlimited use of videos and DVD's for churches with membership under 100 for an annual fee of $100.00.

Local churches within these three entities may hold an annual membership for unlimited use of these resources for an annual fee as follows:

Churches with membership of 100 - 199 $25.00

Churches with membership of 200 - 499 $35.00

Churches with membership over 500 $45.00

Governing body institutions and agencies $40.00

All audiovisuals must be requested and scheduled for a single specific date; should the audiovisual be desired for multiple showings over a longer period, prior arrangement must be made with the Director of the Regional Resource Center. Churches or groups using audiovisual items will be responsible for damage or loss at one-half the cost of replacement. All audiovisual items are to be returned the day following use. The user will be charged and billed a penalty fee of $5.00 per week for any item not returned within one week after scheduled use. The Resource Center will pay USPS shipping to the user. The user pays for returning the material by UPS or insured first class mail. For special requirements in handling, the extra cost will be charged to the user. All bookings will be on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve, call the 800 number. Reservations by e-mail are not guaranteed. The Resource Center does not assure delivery of items booked less than ten days from the requested date of use. Audiovisual items can be previewed by making prior arrangement with the Director of the Center. All usage fees will be placed in a special account for use in replacement, postage, purchase of new items, and for general support of the audiovisual center. The above policies are effective Spetember, 2008