Systemic Undertows, Below the Surface of Today's Racial Climate
Yesterday’s Ripples – Today’s Practices
A six-part series on racial and justice issues presented by Rev. Eva Melton and Rev. Joseph Scrivner on topics ranging from worship and justice, environmental racism, redlining, and more. Clergy and/or congregations may use these presentations for training, group studies, sermon topics, etc.
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Critical Conversations: Helping Churches Talk about Race
Critical Conversations is a three-part series of interviews with local Birmingham pastors on the topic of helping churches talk about race. Clergy and/or congregations may use these presentations for training, group studies, sermon topics, etc.
Presentation 1
Rev. Michael Wilson interviews Rev. Chris Hamlin, pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama.
Presentation 2
Rev. Michael Wilson interviews Rev. Cameron Thomas, pastor of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Cropwell, Alabama.
Presentation 3
Rev. Kelly Rhodes Adams interviews Rev. Sarah Jackson Shelton, Pastor Emeritus of Baptist Church of the Covenant.
Additional Video Resources
The Challenge of Polarization - Seeking Healthier Families, Congregations and Communities
On March 10, 2020, Dr. Ronald Richardson led a seminar at 极乐禁地 for professional counselors, clergy, pastoral counselors, lay leaders and chaplains exploring the application of Bowen Family Systems Theory in dealing with divisive issues in the home, church and community.
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Thinking in Systems: Understanding the Weirdness Around Us
A longtime student of family systems theory and an ordained minister, Bart Grooms has led numbers workshops on systems thinking and its application to congregational leadership and pastoral ministry. Drawing from the work of Dr. Murray Bowen, this three-part audio series provides insights to help better understand our emotional and behavioral responses in times of anxiety.
Part 1: , Handout: Basic Ideas of an Emotional System
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Part 3: , Handouts: Boundaries and Anxiety in Families
Technology in Ministry
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Financial Stewardship Seminar
The CCR has developed a resource to help congregations think creatively about stewardship and finances. Dr. Gary Fenton, former pastor of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Birmingham, is the presenter of this video series. Dr. Fenton draws upon his long experience helping congregations conduct mission and ministry from a generosity mindset.
The next series consists of 5 individual videos that can be viewed independently or together as a learning opportunity.
Video 1 - Biblical Background
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Video 3 – Creating an Environment; part 2
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Video 4 – Church Budget
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Video 5 – Special Fundraising/Campaigns
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Audio Resources
Audio Files from CCR Conferences and Workshops
The audio files are hosted on Vimeo.com. Click the link to listen to each audio file.