The Work of the People (TWOTP)
The Work of the People (TWOTP) is a unique spiritual visual library and virtual sanctuary offering films, liturgical resources, and courses that nurture a journey of faith, transformation, and shared humanity. Founded by filmmaker Travis Reed, TWOTP creates a safe space for honest reflection, exploring both the beauty and difficulty of transformation. With a vast and evolving library of short films featuring diverse voices—including theologians, poets, authors, and faith leaders—TWOTP addresses core questions of faith, inclusivity, justice, and human experience. The films can be used in individual study, small groups, or church settings, with topics searchable by keyword, scripture, lectionary calendar, or contributor.
Narrative Lectionary
The Narrative Lectionary is a structured calendar of Scripture readings designed for use in worship, focusing on a single main text each Sunday, along with an accompanying text. Unlike traditional lectionaries that often include multiple passages, the Narrative Lectionary emphasizes a narrative approach, guiding congregations through major biblical stories from creation in the Old Testament to the Gospels and through to the Acts and Letters by Pentecost.
Preaching in the Wake of Mass Trauma
The podcast episode "Preaching in the Wake of Mass Trauma" with Kimberly Wagner offers crucial guidance for pastors on addressing mass trauma in their sermons.
To Preach the Good News
The document "To Preach the Good News: A Handbook about Preaching for Presbyterians in Canada" by Sarah Travis is a comprehensive guide designed to assist preachers in the Presbyterian Church in Canada.
Lester Randall Preaching Fellowship
The Lester Randall Preaching Fellowship (LRPF) honors the legacy of exceptional leaders from Yorkminster Park Church by promoting the ministry of preaching. Since 1987, LRPF has featured distinguished preachers and teachers. The fellowship offers annual events, workshops, and lectures to support continuing education for clergy.
Backstory Preaching
Backstory Preaching provides practical and spiritual support to help preachers improve their sermon preparation and delivery. Offering courses, mentorship, and resources, it aims to make sermon prep more efficient and spiritually enriching. The ministry supports both lectionary and non-lectionary preachers, fostering growth and renewed vitality in their preaching.
Bible Project
Bible Project provides invaluable tools for ministry leaders, educators, and individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of the Bible. By offering a variety of accessible and engaging resources, they help foster a lifelong journey of exploring Scripture and its transformative power.
Working Preacher
Working Preacher, a resource from Luther Seminary, offers weekly lectionary-based content, blogs, and articles to support preachers. Featuring contributions from over 500 biblical scholars and pastors, it provides trusted resources for sermon development and worship planning.
Zeteo Preaching and Worship Resources
Zeteo Worship, a collaborative project of the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, the Christian Classics Ethereal Library, and Hymnary.org, provides a robust search engine to access over 100 online resources for preachers, worship planners, and Bible students, aiming to inspire and inform sermons and worship planning.
Church of Scotland - Worship Resources
Weekly Worship: The Church of Scotland's Weekly Worship provides liturgical material based on the Revised Common Lectionary, aimed at anyone involved in leading worship. It offers diverse perspectives to help leaders reflect on and enhance their worship practices.
Conversations in Worship: Conversations in Worship is a Church of Scotland resource that encourages sharing personal encounters with God within worship communities. It fosters an open, non-judgmental environment, deepening communal bonds and enhancing the worship experience.
Wild Goose Publications & Resources
The Wild Goose Resource Group and Wild Goose Publications, part of the Iona Community, offer innovative worship resources and publications aimed at fostering justice and peace. These resources include songs, liturgies, and theological reflections designed to inspire and equip ministry leaders for contextual and participatory worship.
Sanctified Art
A team of artists in ministry who create multimedia resources for worshiping communities of all shapes and sizes.