T.J. District Extension Library on Ministry Titles

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Geoffrey Canada

Video of his keynote to the district annual meeting at Eno River
Nothing Less than Saving the World

List of titles

Note that some titles  may be checked out.  This is not a "live" database list.

If you'd like to own your own copy, many of these selections are available from the  UUA Bookstore.

• Alexander, Scott W., The relational pulpit: closing the gap between preacher and pew (Boston: Skinner House Books, 1993)

 
• Alexander, Scott W., Salted with fire: Unitarian Universalist strategies for sharing faith and growing congregations (Boston: Skinner House Books, 1994)

 
• Beard, Margaret L. and Roger W. Comstock, eds.All are chosen: stories of lay ministry and leadership (Boston: Skinner House Books, 1998)

 
• Callahan, Kennon L., Effective church finances: fund-raising and budgeting for church leaders (San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1997)

 
• Callahan, Kennon L. Giving and stewardship in an effective church: a guide for every member (San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1997)
  
  
• Canada, Geoffrey, Nothing less than saving the world [videorecording]: keynote address presented at the 2000 annual meeting (Eno River), Thomas Jefferson District, UUA, .  (TJ District, 2000) VHS.

 
• Farber-Robertson, Anita, and Leon Spencer, Journey toward wholeness-- the next step: from racial and cultural diversity to anti-oppression and anti-racist multiculturalism. Report and recommendations to the 1996 General Assembly (Boston: The Unitarian Universalist Association, 1996)

 
• Foster, Charles R., Embracing diversity: leadership in multicultural congregations (Washington, D.C.: The Alban Institute, 1997)

 
• Haugk, Kenneth C., Antagonists in the church: how to identify and deal with destructive conflict (Minneapolis: Augsburg Publishing House, 1998)

 
• Hunter, Dale, Anne Bailey and Bill Taylor, The art of facilitation: how to create group synergy (Tucson, AZ: Fisher Books, 1995)

Callahan, Kennon L., Giving and stewardship in an effective church: a guide for every member (San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1997)

    This comprehensive and pragmatic guide to giving and stewardship examines the six sources of giving: spontaneous giving, major community worship giving, special planned giving, short-term giving, annual giving, and enduring giving. And it explores the five major motivational resources that help people give generously: compassion, community, challenge, reasonability, and commitment.
 
 

Farber-Robertson, Anita, and Leon Spencer, Journey toward wholeness-- the next step: from racial and cultural diversity to anti-oppression and anti-racist multiculturalism. Report and recommendations to the 1996 General Assembly (Boston: The Unitarian Universalist Association, 1996)

    Includes the 1992 GA Resolution, an overview of the current initiative, and a rich collection of new resources and tools to help congregations develop an anti-racist identity and to become more racially and culturally diverse.
 
 

Foster, Charles R., Embracing diversity: leadership in multicultural congregations (Washington, D.C.: The Alban Institute, 1997)

    Looks at racial and cultural differences in congregational life and offers guidance for gathering diverse peoples into the life and mission of the congregation. For pastors and lay leaders of congregations with a racially and culturally diverse constituency.
 
 

Haugk, Kenneth C., Antagonists in the church: how to identify and deal with destructive conflict (Minneapolis: Augsburg Publishing House, 1998)

    Firm yet caring steps for dealing with dissension in the church. Drawing from his own experiences as a pastor and clinical psychologist, Haugk outlines the differences between constructive, healthy conflict and destructive antagonism.
 

Hunter, Dale, Anne Bailey and Bill Taylor, The art of facilitation: how to create group synergy (Tucson, AZ: Fisher Books, 1995)

    All the secrets to effective group facilitation in one handy volume, this is a superb training resource for facilitators. Enables group members to understand the process and take it on themselves. Also includes ideas for creating group empowerment.
 

King, Jerry L. Budgets with a mission, 2^nd ed. (Toledo, OH: King and Associates, 1998)

    Many congregations conduct successful fundraisers for special projects, but have trouble raising the necessary funds for their operating budget. This resource explores how to increase membership involvement and financial giving in order to provide stable, on-going support for the congregation's programs.
 

Landreth, Edward B., Fundraising with a vision: a canvass guide for congregations (Boston: Unitarian Universalist Association, 1997)

    Practical guidelines for canvass committees, church boards, ministers—and anyone else who cares about raising money to fund a church vision. Based on the belief that fundraising is deeply affected by a congregation's vision of what it wants to be, this guide provides background and step-by-step tips for planning and running a well-organized annual canvass.
 

Morrison, Emily Kittle,Leadership skills: developing volunteers for organizational success (Tucson, AZ: Fisher Books, 1994)

    Get the best work out of your volunteers. Valuable manual details the basics of leadership in management positions; shows how to create unity, communicate effectively and identify non-productive behavior; identifies trends in voluntarism and more. Features easy-to-use worksheets and forms.
 
 

Oates, Wayne E. The care of troublesome people (Washington D.C.: The Alban Institute, 1994)

    Rather than point fingers, fix blame, or characterize such people as bad or evil, Oates proposes a bold new way to care for troublesome people that focuses on not just the battles, but the issues of wholeness and care for the individual, ourselves, and the church itself.
 
 

Olsen, Charles M., Transforming church boards into communities of spiritual leaders (Washington, D.C.: The Alban Institute, 1995)

    Discover inspiring, practical ways your board can make its meetings become opportunities for deepening faith, developing leadership and ultimately renewing your church.
 
 

Oswald, Roy M., and Robert E. Friedrich Jr., Discerning your congregation's future: a strategic and spiritual approach (Washington, D.C.: The Alban Institute, 1996)

    Step-by step guide to congregational planning that integrates spiritual discernment with a “bottom-up” approach and techniques. The result will be members who are eager to participate in the calling, life and ministry of their church.
 

Oswald, Roy M., and Speed B. Leas, The inviting church: a study of new member assimilation (Washington, D.C.: The Alban Institute, 1987)

    A description of what happened to new members of in a variety of congregations, a prescription for actions churches can take to assist newcomers as they discover, explore, and then join a local congregation and a discussion of things that don’t seem to help much in assimilating people into the church.
 

Peers, Lawrence X., The congregational handbook: how to develop and sustain your Unitarian Universalist congregation, 3^rd ed., (Boston: The Unitarian Universalist Association, 1995)

    A comprehensive guide for Unitarian Universalist congregations. Features up-to-date information on the responsibilities of being a member congregation, directory of resources and services, plus guidance on various aspects of congregational life. Includes resources on mission statements, ministry, congregational planning and more.
 

Phillips, Roy D., Transforming liberal congregations for the new millennium (St. Paul, MN: Unity Church—Unitarian, 1996)

    “This book is must reading for every minister and lay leader in every liberal congregation. At a time when many people are seeking greater meaning and depth in their lives through participation in a liberal religious community, this book challenges congregations to transform themselves into the kind of communities that can provide what such people are asking for.” William Murray, President, Meadville/Lombard Theological School
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Slaughter, Robert, How to preach a sermon: a guide for the amateur (Boston: Skinner House Books, 1997)

    With common sense and a touch of humor, Robert Slaughter guides you step-by-step through the elements of sermon writing and preaching—everything from choosing a topic and structuring your sermon to fit with your church’s service, to dealing with microphones and making effective yet comfortable gestures. Written especially for beginners, How to Preach a Sermon will equip you wit the tools you need to speak successfully from the pulpit.
 

Sweetser, Terry, Funding the dream [video recording] (Boston: Unitarian Universalist Association Annual Program Fund,)

    Fundraising expert Reverend Terry Sweetser educates congregations to think and talk differently about giving and motivates them to turn canvass visions into a “dream campaign.” Includes a discussion guide. VHS 60 mins.
 

Unitarian Universalist Association, Interdependence: renewing congregation polity—A report by the Commission on Appraisal (Boston: The Unitarian Universalist Association, 1997)

    Although Unitarian Universalists honor our congregational heritage, we must also alter the ways we relate to one another, make institutional decisions and implement policies. These changes will in turn reform the content of our teachings and the spirit of our celebrations.
 

(Summaries from the UUA Bookstore Catalog and Skinner House list)