Resource Links for a Faith for Living

Theological and Biblical Resources

The D. James Kennedy Institute of Reformed Leadership: A nonprofit ministry of Faith for Living, Inc., seeking excellence in all things and all things for Christ. The DJK Institute is in partnership with other ministries, to support public theology and pastoral theology through research, writing, and resources.

The C.S. Lewis Institute is the official site of one of the leading discipleship ministries serving the Church. Founded by Dr. James Houston (founder of Regent College, Vancouver) the CSLI has grown in size and influence as the city directors (London, Washington D.C., and several others) lead people through a Fellows Program that prepares laypeople to live and minister out of a spiritually vibrant, literate, and theological foundation. There are rich resources for disciples here.

CommonPrayer.Org is an outstanding site dedicated to providing access to the rich devotional and worship resources from the Book of Common Prayer. There are, also, church year calendars and many other good and enriching materials for spiritual growth in the Christian life.

Oremeus is a place for daily prayer with collect, Scripture readings, and hymns. Oremus is the Latin call to prayer, “Let us pray.” This site is based upon the Anglican tradition of the Western liturgy. Other Anglican resources are available here.

Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs – This is a great resource filled with multi-media. The Berkley Center is an indispensable resource for any study of world religions.

Theological Commons (at Princeton Theological Seminary) – The Theological Commons is a digital library of 78,924 books and periodicals on theology and religion, including 29,322 volumes from the Princeton Theological Seminary Library.

L’Abri Fellowship – L’Abri defies categories. Perhaps, the very word, meaning “shelter,” is the best description of where to place this ministry. L’Abri was founded by Dr. Francis Schaeffer and his wife, Edith, in 1955 in Switzerland. It offered, then, what it continues to offer, today: a place to come and ask questions and receive answers from those who believe that what the Bible says is true. This is, thus, apologetics, if you will, with a roof and a bed, with light gardening, and heavy praying. We commend it to those who are so blessed. For the rest of us, may we imitate what they are doing in our own communities.

Collections of Religious Imagery: This is an outstanding directory of locations holding, often, high-resolution images related to theology and religious studies.

Eikon Image Database – The EIKON Image Database for Biblical Studies is a faculty-library initiative at Yale Divinity School that provides digital resources for teaching and research in the field of Biblical studies.

Pantheos Library – The Pantheos site has a self-identity that includes being a place for converstaions about faith. Besides that it, also, happens to have a very nice world religions library.

The Wabash Center – The WABASH CENTER for RELIGION ON THE WEB is a starting page to research by topic.

James N. Anderson, Assistant Professor of Philosophical Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte, North Carolina, presupposiitonal

Apologetic Resource Center – From Briarwood PCA, presuppositional

Center for the Reformed Theology and Apologetics Cross and Word – A British site dealing with heresies, practical

John Frame and Vern Poythress – A wealth of philosophical theology, presuppositional

Monergism – Excellent site with a multitude of resources from historic Reformed theology, various

Third Millennium Ministries – Dr. Richard Pratt’s fine learning platform for Biblical Truth, various

Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry – A comprehensive bibliographic resource site for Christian apologetics, practical

Searchable Qur’an at the University of Virginia

Searchable Book of Mormon at the University of Michigan

The Wabash Center – The WABASH CENTER for RELIGION ON THE WEB is an unsurpassed resource for Christian art and images useful for teaching in church and academy

Authors-on-Line

John Calvin – The Institutes of the Christian Religion on-line

Calvin Commentaries – On line from the Christian Classics Ethereal Library

C.S. Lewis 20th Century Christian Knight – Many, many good links (Inklings, reviews, photos, Narnia stuff)

The Practical Wisdom of C.S. Lewis – Great Lewis links

The Hall of Church History – Standing on the shoulder of giants

The J.C. Ryle Book Shelf – Strong, practical, Biblical, theological, gracious and Reformed Anglican whose ministry needs repeating today

The Letter of John Newton – Tremendous insights from the Anglican pastor and author of Amazing Grace

John Newton Resources – A wealth of links to the great 18th century Evangelical

Johnathan Edwards – Select works from Christian Classics Ethereal Library

Johnathan Edwards at Yale – A fantastic site! New and every expanding!

Robert Murray M’Cheyne – Links on one of the greatest Scottish worthies

John Knox Writings – Good links to his writings

John Owen Writings – Comprehensive links

Francis Schaeffer writings – A good starter for links

Tolkein Time-line – An introduction to the great Oxford Christian writer

Matthew Henry – The Christian Classics Ethereal Library intro

Reformation Documents – Outstanding links to the essentials

Charles Haddon Spurgeon – The largest collection of Spurgeon on the world

George Whitefield – Sermons of the Reverend George Whitefield

John Donne – The esteemed rector of St. Paul’s sermons are appreciated in an ever increasing way by evangelicals as we discover the depth of his personal struggles to understand personal assurance, using his vocation as his platform

Classics Library – A comprehensive library of some of the greatest writings every! A true treasure online and free!

Bibles

The English Standard Version of the Holy Bible

Geneva Bible 1599 (fascimile)

Geneva Bible 1599 with typeset by www.TolleLegePress.com

The New King James Bible online

The King James (Authorized Versions) Bible online

Blogs and Reflections

National Review Online

Chaplaincy Links

The Master of Divinity in Chaplain Ministries at Erskine Theological Seminary is the only M.Div. degree at a Presbyterian and Reformed Seminary with a unique focus in Chaplain ministries.

The chaplain endorsing agency of the ARP, OPC, PCA, KAP, URCNA, KAPC, KPCA and the RPCNA is the Presbyterian and Reformed Joint Commission on Military Ministry: http://www.pca-mna.org/chaplainministries/

Army Chaplaincy Corps Page: http://www.army.mil/chaplaincy

USAR CC Wiki Page: https://wiki.kc.us.army.mil/wiki/Army_Chaplain_Candidate

USAR CC milBook Page: https://www.kc.army.mil/book/groups/us-army-chaplain-candidate-program

Learn about becoming an Army or Army Reserve Chaplain at: www.goarmy.com/chaplain

Learn about becoming an Air Force Chaplain: http://www.usafhc.af.mil/howtobecomeachaplain/index.asp

Learn about becoming a Navy Chaplain: http://www.navy.com/navy/careers/arts-education/religion/?campaign=search_Reprise/Google/Chaplain+Navy/navy+chaplain&sid=navy+chaplain

Commentaries on the Bible, Theology and Christian Studies

Best Commentaries – Includes recommendations on individual books of the Bible, pastoral theology, and other relevant topics for pastor, scholar, and layman. Recommendations include titles from theologians such as Derek Thomas, John Piper, and Tremper Longman III.

Confessions and Documents of the Christian Faith

Church Historic Documents at Reformed.org

Puritan Resources

Theological Education and Seminaries

Erskine Theological Seminary – Pastoral. Scholarly. Historic. Confessional. That is Erskine Seminary. Due West, South Carolina is the site of the national seminary of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. There are campuses and/or extensions in Greenville, Charleston, Columbia and in Augusta, Georgia.

Covenant Theological Seminary – The national seminary of the PCA in St. Louis, Missouri.

Dallas Theological Seminary – Not a Reformed seminary, but a seminary with outstanding scholarship and a commitment to the inerrancy and infallibility of God’s Word. DTS remains a bulwark of solid, Biblical scholarship.

Greenville Theological Seminary – A strong academic and pastoral focus in the Southern Presbyterian tradition.

Knox Theological Seminary – Set in the missions-rich-field of South Florida, Knox provides an urban atmosphere for ministerial training.

Redeemer Seminary – One of the newer seminaries, Redeemer stands in the Westminster tradition for the Dallas, Texas area and region.

Reformed Theological Seminary – Independent Reformed theological education with multi-campus location.

Regent College – Vancouver, BC—Not only one of the most beautiful places on earth, but the home of some of the top theologians and a seedbed for peerless, cross cultural missions training.

The Welsh Evangelical School of Theology – Graduate theological education on the beautiful grounds of Bryntirion House in Bridgend, delivering classical “Calvinistic Methodism” theology to prepare students for the pastorate and the mission field. The school is a vital part of the church planting movement in Wales.

Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry – Traditional Anglicanism, evangelistic, and Bible believing, with a heart for missions.

Trinity Evangelical Divinity School for Ministry – In the tradition of the Evangelical Free Church, this seminary remains a strong evangelical and conservative resource for the Church.

Westminster Theological Seminary – Machen’s vision and a continuing legacy of solid, Biblical training for Gospel ministry in a setting near the historic sites of one of America’s great cities of Philadelphia. WTS stands as a guardian of inerrancy and infallibility of God’s Word.

Westminster Theological Seminary-West – Outstanding combination of classical Reformed scholarship and vision for the pulpit all set in the beauty of Southern California and with a decidedly United Reformed Church accent!

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary – Under the inspiring leadership of Dr. Albert Mohler, this school promotes a healthy Reformed teaching that prepares preachers, missionaries, teachers, and scholars for ministry in the SBC and beyond.

Books and Publishers

P&R Publishing – A great resource of sound, inspirational and theological works from this most trusted publisher.

Christian Focus – Fast becoming the leader in Christian biography, children’s books, and great new theological and Bible study books.

Fortress Book Service: Charlie and company provide a tremendous service to the Church by providing up to date recommendations for your library as well as publishing new works to build up the Body of Christ.

Crossway – The publishers of the ESV offer commentaries, biographical studies, theological books, and more

Banner of Truth – Leading the way in Puritan works and more

Evangelical Press (EP) – Solid evangelical and Reformed books for the global Church

Wipf and Stock Publishers – Eclectic new works, classic reprints, and several different imprints to achieve their publishing vision

Audio and Video Ministries

Truth in Action Ministries (home of Truth that Transforms with Dr. Michael Milton; formerly Coral Ridge Ministries): Founded by Dr. D. James Kennedy and continuing to preach the Gospel to fulfill the Great Commission of Jesus Christ and to bring Christ to every area of human endeavor for the sole glory of God.

Faith for Living is the evangelistic outreach ministry of Michael Milton.

Atlantic Coast Communications: A tremendous offering of sermons from Reformed and Evangelical preachers arranged by ministry and then by books of the Bible

Music for Missions: The label led by singer-songwriter, Eric Parker; all of the artist’s royalties go to missions (my own CD, “He Shall Restore” was produced by Eric and is a part of his catalog)

NRB TV: The television station of the National Religious Broadcasters reaching over 18 million potential viewers through Direct TV.

Sermonaudio.com – A tremendous resource for finding messages from different parts of the Body of Christ. Our location is here.

Third Millennium Ministries: Dr. Richard Pratt and company have given the Church a tremendous source for pastoral resources and for theological education in Third World emerging churches.

Devotional

Grace Gems – Dailly devotionals from the Puritans

The Back to God Hour – Daily devotionals from the Christian Reformed Church

One Year Bible Online

Music

Michael Kelly Blanchard

MichaelCard

Buddy Greene

Michael Anthony Milton

Choral Evensong – Listen to the BBC broadcasts of these moving, Scriptural services of divine worship

Music for Missions – Eric Parker’s courageous enterprise that aims to offer creations that also support missions. This is the label for He Shall Restore and Follow Your Call.

Updates on my music are here at https://michaelmilton.org/music

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More Listening and Collection Sources for the music of Michael Anthony Milton:

Catalogs

Michael Anthony Milton on iTunes (catalog)

Michael Anthony Milton on Spotify (catalog)

Through the Open Door

Singles

Music Videos

Family and Children

Focus on the Family – The ministry that remains the gold standard

Veggie Tales – Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucumber, and gang

McGee and Me– Lots of fun stuff

Crayola Crayons– Bringing the coloring box into a whole new era!

Colleges and Universities and Resources

Erskine College: One of the oldest continuing evangelical colleges in America set in a beautiful academic village. This liberal arts college is marked by solid scholarship and a commitment to the Bible.

Belhaven University: One of the leaders in pedagogical innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit, Belhaven, now located in numerous locations, should be on your list of colleges to consider.

Colorado Christian University: This remains one of the great Christian universities in America and the setting is pretty nice too!

Covenant College: The denominational college of the Presbyterian Church in America. Covenant is set on beautiful Lookout Mountain and is an attraction for those wanting to combine a strong academic core with the outdoors right at your dorm door.

Evangel College: The College of the Assemblies of God attracts top students from across the denominational spectrum. Solid academics, a Christian worldview, and affordable costs in Springfield, Missouri.

Evangel College Adult Education: A premier program for adult learning.

Grove City College: One of the great colleges in America. Set in the beautiful rolling fields of Western Pennsylvania, this highly ranked Christian college combines a strong Biblical worldview, excellent Western Civilization core course requirements, with a leading faculty that deserves the reputation that it has earned.

The King’s College in NYC: Unique setting, superb instruction, robust intellectual atmosphere, and a distinctively Biblical worldview combine for an exceptional option in exploring your university options.

Mid America Nazarene University – This is my alma mater. I owe them a lot. Sometimes my religion professor even corrected my papers to make them more consistently Calvinistic, which he knew I was. He later became the president of the college, but not because of that!

Wheaton College: Let by president Dr. Phil Ryken, Wheaton marches forward with solid academics and a growing treasury of resources for cultivating the Christian mind.

Pepperdine University: If you have never stood on top of the mountain where this great Christian university sits and looked down on Malibu, you should.

Providence Christian College, Pasadena – Located in one of the most beautiful settings in America, Providence Christian College is a great smaller college with a passionate commitment to a Reformed and Biblical world and life view. Dr. Jim Belcher, formerly of Knox Seminary, is the president.

For a listing of major colleges and universities with excellent commentary on departments and professors and curricula, refer to Choosing the Right College by ISI Publications. “By far the best college guide in America” – Thomas Sowell. Also go to their website, Choosing the Right College, for further research.

Reformed University Fellowship

Campus Crusade for Christ

Campus Outreach

Chaplain Ministries

If the Lord is calling you to consider chaplaincy in the military, or in an institutional setting, check out the PCA chaplains’ page and

CMI: “The Chaplains Ministry Institute” at Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte, NC (see Chaplaincy Links earlier in this page)

Churches (a sample of Reformed and evangelical congregations)

In America

* See the Church Directory at the site of The Presbyterian Church in America and find a church by state or by name

* See the Church Directory at the site for The Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church

* See the Church Directory at the site for The Evangelical Presbyterian Church

* See the Church Directory at a site for reformed Southern Baptist congregations

* See the Church Locator at a site for the Orthodox Presbyterian Church

* See the Church Locator at the site for the Anglican Church in North America.

Some Favorite Church Sites

Trinity Chapel Charlotte (ARP) – South Charlotte, NC – a Mission that the Lord has placed on our hearts. Oh that this Golden Lampstand may be placed here by Christ Himself. Learn more at our present Information page or our Prospectus page.

Briarwood Presbyterian Church, Birmingham – The Rev. Dr. Harry Reeder remains one of the most respected and influential pastors in America today.

Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington DC – The Rev. Dr. Mark Dever is not only a pastor to America’s capital city and the public servants and families who live there but a national leader.

Christ Church at Grove Farm, Sewickley, PA – The Rev. Dr. John Guest remains one of the most captivating preachers in the English-speaking world.

Christ Covenant Church (ARP) Greensboro, NC – The Rev. Dr. Neil Stewart is Senior Minister at this wonderful Christian community near the beautiful campus of UNC-Greensboro and the historic Guilford County attractions. Dr. Stewart, a medical doctor from Northern Ireland, diagnoses and treats the human soul with faithful Biblical truth delivered with grace.

Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church – Charlotte, NC – The Rev. Mike Ross preaches some of the most powerful Bible messages in the Church today.

First Presbyterian Church, Augusta, GA – Following the legendary Dr. John Oliver is Dr. George Robertson, holding forth the truth.

First Presbyterian Church, Chattanooga, TN – I served this congregation as their 12th senior pastor in 167 years. The Rev. Tim Tinsley is now pastor.

First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, SC – The Rev. Dr. Derek Thomas is Senior Minister at this historic and thriving downtown parish ministry.

Fourth Presbyterian Church, Bethesda, MD – The Rev. Dr. Rob Norris remains one of the most enduring voices in the Presbyterian and Reformed pulpit today.

Highlands Presbyterian Church, Madison, MS – The Rev. Joseph Wheat is the innovative and big-hearted minister at this expansive suburban church.

Independent Presbyterian Church, Savannah, GA – The Rev. Terry Johnson is a fixture in Savannah at this historic landmark, not merely for his length of service, but the amazing consistency of excellence in all of this ministry.

Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church, Chattanooga, TN – The Rev. Joe Novenson has provided a warm and caring pastoral leadership for this church on the mountain.

Parish Presbyterian Church, Franklin, TN – The Rev. Dr. George Grant is leading a church planting movement in Franklin and surrounding areas. His vision has become a network of churches that includes Trinity Chapel Charlotte.

Second Presbyterian Church, Memphis, TN – The Rev. Dr. Sandy Willson has served faithfully and with a passion for world missions.

Tenth Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, PA – Dr. Liam Goligher began serving as Senior Minister of Tenth Presbyterian Church in May of 2011.

The New Presbyterian Church, Pompano Beach, FL – The Rev. Jim Carter was the first senior minister at this congregation. Dr. Carter assumes the post of leading the Presbyterian and Reformed Commission on Chaplains. The next pastor will be announced.

Redeemer Presbyterian Church, Overland Park, KS – The Rev. Tony Felich (I was the founding pastor of this church, but the elders, deacons and pastors raised up by the Lord did much more than I could ever do; I cast the vision but they built the “walls” of this great church in Kansas)

Kirk O’ the Isles (PCA), Savannah, GA – The Rev. Pete Whitney serves at this midtown congregation in Savannah (I was founding pastor of this church and again I thank God for the strong elders and deacons and the blessing God has given the church in the outstanding ministers who followed me)

New Hope Presbyterian Church, Olathe, KS – The Rev. James Baxter is senior minister and is the son of the founding pastor (The Rev. Robert E. Baxter). This is my “home church” and the congregation that was used by the Lord to confirm my call and then to send me to seminary and to help me in the founding of Redeemer Presbyterian and Westminster Academy).

First Presbyterian Church, Dothan, AL – The Rev. Robert Oates is the Senior Pastor of this strong missions and discipleship church in south Alabama. The Rev. Robert E. Baxter, my first mentor in the ministry, served here. The Rev. Henry Morris is the Minister of Discipleship.

Midway Presbyterian Church, Powder Springs, GA – The Rev. Dr. David Hall is the senior minister of this historic church in Atlanta.

In Australia

The Presbyterian Church in Eastern Australia – A list of congregations at this site.

In Britain

The Evangelical Presbyterian in England and Wales – Upholding the Scriptures, the Great Commission, and the Reformed Faith

All Souls, Langham Place (Anglican) – The Reverend Hugh Palmer, Rector

Westminster Chapel, London – The Reverend Greg Haslam

Whitefield Church, Abergavenny, Wales – The Reverend Jonathan Hodgins

La Villiaze Evangelical Congregational Church, Channel Islands, Guernsey – The Rev. W. R. Chapman

Deeside Christian Fellowship, Aberdeen, Scotland, The Rev. Jeremy McQuoid

Gilcomston South Church (Church of Scotland), Aberdeen, Scotland, The Rev. D. Dominic Smart

See the Anglican Communion Network page here