Not Just Bibles
A Guide to Christian Resources on the Internet

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14. World Wide Web Sites: O-R

O'FLARE'S LAND OF INFORMATION AND IDEAS [new 7/96]
http://www.infi.net/~oflare/
William O'Flaherty has assembled a collection of interesting connections to
Christian issues and concerns, including weekly quotes from C.S. Lewis, and
quotes from the Bible, the revival in Pensacola, Florida, favorite music
artists, Freedom Forum, New Life Ministries, character education
information, sites concerned with ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder), and
Christian activism. He has also provided a small but quite useful guide of
selected World Wide Web resources for readers who want to know where to
start and what's involved. Mr. O'Flaherty'scontribution of original writing
include his MA Thesis, An Analysis of the Beliefs and Writings of Richard D.
Dobbins as a Theory of Counseling, and a number of articles that he has
provided on Christian education, sex education, commentary on sexual issues,
Christian character, and the Resurrection of Christ. More articles are
forthcoming. The work done at this site presents a very good collection of
information highlighting a Christian counsellor's view of social
implications facing in our public school system today. Recommended.

OC INTERNATIONAL [new 6/96]
Founded by Dr. Dick Hillis, OC International, began working with the church
in Asia, helping them to reach their countries for Christ. In the early
days, OC was known as Orient Crusades. As OC began to expand to other areas
of the world, the name was changed to Overseas Crusades and then OC
International. Since that time, the ministry of OC International has
expanded to include 22 countries with resident teams on five continents.
OCI's strategy is assisting national Christian leadership to reach their own
nation for Christ and in to reach unreached areas of the world. Our strategy
is based on four foundational distinctives: Focus on the whole nation,
multiply the church, work through the entire Body of Christ, and teamwork.
Provided is information on OCI's ministry locations (Asia; Western, Central,
and Eastern Europe; Africa; Latin and North America), Short Term Mission
Opportunities, Career Opportunities, Hot From the Field (recent news), OCI's
Sports Ambassadors, OCI's Church Ministries, and a link to Outreach Canada.

OFFICERS' CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP [new 6/96]
http://www.xc.org/ocf/
A ministry of Christian military officers from all branches of the U.S.
Armed Forces united by a vision of working within the military to proclaim
the Good News of God in Jesus Christ. OCF focuses on evangelizing, equipping
and supporting officers and their family members for outreach and service to
the entire military society - including enlisted men and women and civilian
employees and their families. OCF aims at reaching the military with the
biblical revelation of the truth and love of Christ through officers and
their families who live and work within the armed forces. Their vision
includes respect for the U.S. Military as a way of life and dedication to
professional excellence as well as excellence in Christian ministry. OCF
cooperates with other Christian ministries that emphasize outreach to
military people, such as Christian Military Fellowship (CMF), Association
for Christian Conferences and Teaching Services (ACCTS), and the Association
of Military Christian Fellowships AMCF). The home offices of OCF and CMF are
in Denver, Colorado. Provided at this site are information on coming events,
a detailed introduction of the OCF, and OCF publications. A sample of
publications includes articles such as Faith and Profession -- bug or
Windshield?, by Lt. Col. Lou Best; the Highest Rank, by Col. Robert A.
VanAntwerp and Paula VanAntwerp; and, Mom to Mom, by Sarah Hemminway, and
includes pamphlets such as Leading Effective Small Group Bible Studies, by
the OCF Staff; May a Christian Serve in the Military?, by Lt. General
William Harrison, Jr.; and, The Pray-and-Plan, by Paul C. Pettijohn, and the
OCF Staff. Under the section, Prepared Bible Studies, find the following:
Soldering: A Biblical Perspective. Also available is a BookNotes section,
which reviews books and papers that OCF has received, and information on how
to order them. OCF's COMMAND magazine is planned to be added to OCF's suite
of online publications as well.

OMF INTERNATIONAL [revised 5/96]
http://www.omf.org/
Formerly the China Inland Mission, established by Hudson Taylor 130 years
ago, and then as the Overseas Missionary Felowship, OMF International is a
major mission agency that has done much work in Asia. OMF International
includes 1,000 members working in as many as 75 unreached/ unevangelized
people groups in East Asia. They also provide an immense amount of missions
information by way of the OMF Books ministry, newsletters and so forth.
Available on site are sections describing a few of the countries where OMF
International is involved, including Japan, the Philippines, and Taiwan.
Pages are provided for OMF's Regional Offices, including Australia, the
British Isles, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, Korea, The Netherlands, New
Zealand, Singapore, Southern Africa, Switzerland, and the USA, including
contact information. Detailed digests of selected books are available, and
an on-line "response form" to provide a way to get their book catalog or
request related information. There are also detailed digests describing OMF
International's video tape collection. Finally, but not least, is
information about how to obtain the paper copy of OMF International's
four-star magazine, East Asia's Millions. Highly recommended.

ONLINE CHRISTIAN CLASSICS [new 3/96]
http://source.subzero.com/Classics/
Gregg Brekke has performed a much needed service in carefully preparing
Jermome's Biblia Sacra Vulgata (Vulgate) for web access. Review the "Changes
in Canon" document.

OPERATION MOBILISATION [new 4/96]
http://www.om.org/
A globe-spanning missionary force headed by George Verwer. OMs role in the
body of Christ is to motivate, develop and equip people for world
evangelization, and to strengthen and help plant churches, especially among
the unreached in the Middle East, South and Central Asia and Europe. OMs
vision is Focusing on the unreached; Partnering with churches; Caring for OM
members; Training & equipping world Christians; Mobilising the next
generation; Globalising and strengthing OM's ministry. Information is
provided about OM's standards, ministry and goals. The Information Resources
section contains Webline: Stories From the OM World, including India, France
and Hungary. Several periodicals are available on line, including: OM News
Bytes, OM World News, Prayerline, and Relay -- Operation Mobilisation's
Worldmagazine (described in the newsletters/ journals section of this
guide.) OM provides useful ways to get involved, including campaigns and job
openings. There is also a World Awareness Quiz to further edify interested
visitors. A strongly motivated international missions organization.

OPERATION RESCUE NATIONAL [new 3/96]
http://web2.airmail.net/~orn/
Operation Rescue unashamedly takes up the cause of preborn children in the
name of Jesus Christ. ORN employs only biblical principles. The Bible is
ORN's foundation; the Cross of Christ is ORN's strategy; the repentance of
the Church of Jesus Christ is ORN's ultimate goal. As the Church changes its
heart toward unborn children, God Himself will hear from heaven, forgive our
sin, and bring healing to our land. Included at this site are press
releases, the ORN Newsletter archive, commentary on personalities and
issues. There is a great chart listing quotes from the AMA in answer to the
questions: "What is Abortion?", "Who Should Perform Abortions?", and What
Shold be Done to Physician-Abortions?".

THE ORIGINS SOLUTION [new 7/96]
http://www.orisol.com/
Author Dick Fischer graduated from the University of Missouri with a
Bachelor of Science degree and was commissioned in the Air Force in 1961. He
flew 164 combat missions in Viet Nam. After the service, he became a
Christian. His first article on religion was published in The Washington
Post in 1986. He received his master's degree in theology in 1992. He has
published articles in Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, and has
reviewed articles for publication in Christian Scholar's Review. He is a
member of American Scientific Affiliation, Interdisciplinary Biblical
Research Institute, Evangelical Theological Society, and he is listed in
Who's Who in Theology and Science. The Origins Solution tells the
uncompromising truth, is thoroughly documented, and resolves the
creation-evolution controversy in an uncomplicated, reader-friendly style.
The book offers compelling evidence that even the early passages of Genesis
appear to be historically accurate. Well worth reading... check it out!

ORTHODOX
http://www.forthnet.gr/hellas/Orthodox-Page/Orthodox.html
Maintained by Efthimios Mavrogeorgiadis. Sections include Holy Scripture,
Divine Liturgy, Orthodox Reading (incl. Texts by Orthodox Christians,
Orthodox Church and Sacraments, I Believe, Manual Against Heretics, There is
No Death, Procession of the Holy Spirit, etc.); Orthodox News, Icons,
Information and Resources (incl. Mount Athos Greek Manuscripts Catalog,
Orthodox subscriber list log files, FTP site info., and a pointer to MIT
Orthodox Christian Fellowship WWW page).

ORTHODOX MINISTRY ACCESS [revised 3/96]
http://goa.goarch.org/access/
A substantial Greek Orthodox site. Information includes Orthodox news and
events, charitable organizations, the Resources for Orthodox Christians
section, including a telephone Actionline, Orthodox and general Christian
internet locations, and the Holy Cross Bookstore. OM Access hosts the
International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC), the National Orthodox
Christian Fellowship, and the forthcoming Orthodox Christian Mission Center
(OCMC). Review Michael Oleska's "Evangelism and Culture" at the Mission
Center.

OTHER GOSPELS [new 3/96]
http://www.dfw.net/~xapis/index.html
The compiler brings together a number of internet files associated with
concerns regarding religions and aberrant teaching, classified by group.
Another section includes tools for Christians: Apologetics, Bible Tools,
Devotionals, Theologians, a Guide to Christian Martyrs (Polycarp, Wycliffe,
Milne), Early Church Writings, Christian Concerns, and Ecumenism.

THE OTHER SIDE OF THE NEWS [new 4/96]
http://www.cris.com/~Dhathaw/otherside/
The network home of The Other Side newspaper column, by Mark Howerter. "a
still small voice but getting bigger originating from the wilderness of the
cornfields near Monmouth,IL (Boondocks, USA)" The Other Side is a newspaper
column too conservative for the media... so it had to go to the net to get
the word out. Articles are divided under the following criteria: Political
Articles, Articles on Religion, Heartstring Pullers; Articles Just For Fun,
and, Miscellaneous. Titles include: If Jesus Were Born in the Politically
Correct 1990's; How Do you hid a 900 lb. Gorilla? Congress Knows!; Dumb and
Dumber, Goals 200 & OBE; Can't Isn't in Some People's Dictionary; The Ant
and the Grasshopper, and many others.

OUTREACH CANADA [new 6/96]
http://haven.uniserve.com/~outreach/oc-home.htm
Affiliated with OC International, Outreach Canada provides resources for
churches and church leaders and information on: Ministry Assessments,
Community Profiles and Demographics, Church Planting Assistance, Mapping of
Cities and Regions, Intercultural Ministries, Lifestyle Evangelism
Resources, and Corporate Strategy and Planning Materials. Also available
from Outreach Canada is a ChurchInfo Center, providing church management
software.

PACIFIC EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CENTER [new 5/96]
http://www.simeon.org/
The Pacific Emergency Management Center is a network of emergency
professionals, educators, trainers, local, state and federal government
officials, business executives, nonprofit leaders and neighborhood activists
believes that the more we help each other, the safer we are going to be the
next time around. This site provides well organized listings of emergency
response networks to natural disaster.
E-mail Directory: http://www.simeon.org/email.html

PARSONS TECHNOLOGY [new 8/96]
http://www.parsonstech.com/
Amongst other software products, Parsons Technology has extensive
development time into Christian software. Perspective Parsons Tech customers
who visit this site learn about QuickVerse Products and Add-ons. the
QuickVerse Library, and QuickVerse Compatibles. Also provided are sections
on Hot News, New Products, Beginner Basics, Practical Techniques, and Behind
the Scenes. Products that are available include QuickVerse v.4.0, the
International Children's Bible, a Membership Plus Demo, the Rainbow Study
Bible, and many other Christian products developed by Parsons Technology.
Keeping in Step is a newsletter published by the Bible Software Industry
Standards Group. The Church Software Division of Parson Tech is managed by
Craig Rairdin. His home page (noted below) is described elsewhere in this
guide. Available are specific issues surrounding Parsons Technologies Church
Software Division, and socially active perspectives.
Craig's World: http://www.craigr.com/
Church Software Division: http://www.parsonstech.com/biblestudy/index.html

THE PERSECUTED CHURCH [new 7/96]
http://www.goshen.net/calebproject/persec.htm
The Caleb Project is providing a collection of links and current information
on the Persecuted Church. Referenced are Mark Kelley's excellent online
report, Advance; current information on the situation with Kuwaiti
Christian, Robert Hussein, the recent destruction of churches in Indonesia,
persecution taking place in the Peoples Republic of China, and related
issues. Referenced are the Global Evangelism Movement's new e-mail
conference, Gem-Persecution, being distributed from MAFxc, and to COMPASS
DIRECT: Global News from the Front Line. The issues introduced are very high
priority.

PILGRIMAGE TRAINING GROUP [new 4/96]
http://www.pilgrimage.org/training/
Includes information about Pilgrimage/ NavPress Seminars: Learning to Care:
Building Community in Small Group Training Sites, Hosting a Seminar, a Small
Group Toolkit, Small Group Resources, and Links to Small Group and Related
Sites.

PIONEERS ONLINE [new 5/96]
http://www.pioneers.org/
Pioneers is a non-denominational mission agency that is intent on reaching
the unreached with the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ. We are
dedicated to church-planting ministry among Unreached People Groups.
Pioneers also works through innovative strategies, often using
non-traditional methods to achieve the stated goal of a church for every
people group by the year 2000 A.D. Pioneers' outreach focuses on Muslim,
Buddhist, Hindu, Tribal, Secular, and Chinese unreached people groups.
Pioneers Japan: http://jms09.jeton.or.jp:80/users/fletch/

POINTING THE WAY: A GUIDE TO CHRISTIAN LITERATURE ON THE INTERNET [new 4/96]
http://www.iclnet.org/pub/resources/christian-books.html
Although somewhat dated now, this award-winning guide still contains links
to remote stations around the internet with very valuable files.

POLISH CHRISTIAN BOOKSTORE [new 7/96]
http://www.vboutique.com/PolishChristian/
Owners Anna and Joe Losiak say that this bookstore provides the largest
selection of evangelical books from Poland in the United States. It is a
very large selection indeed. The master index is available in Polish and
English languages. Sections include Apologetics, Bible, Business & Money,
Christian Living, Christian Novels, Christian Psychology, Christian Video,
Dictionaries, Evangelism, Faith Problems, For Children, For Parents,
Friendship, Leadership, Love and Dating, Marriage, Missionary Writing,
Philosophy and Religion, and End Times. A peek at the section on evangelism
includes Basic Christianity by John Stott, Born Again, and Peace With God,
by Billy Graham, Four Spiritual Laws, by Campus Crusade for Christ, Is
Anyone There?, by David Watson, Searching for God, by A.W. Tozer, Adventure
of Your Life, by Youth for Christ, The Only Way to Heaven, by Wager, and,
Witnessing Without Fear, by Bill Brith. This is a family site. Find a Polish
Christian Newsletter (also described in the newsletters/ journals section of
this guide), PBS interviews (in Polish language), Picture of Camp Moyoca and
Alpine Valley (youth camps for Polish speakers in America), Radio reports
(transcripts) by Anna Losiak (Christian radio in Polish). Search engine.
Online order capability. Highly recommended.

PORTFOLIO SOFTWARE [new 4/96]
http://www.ozemail.com.au/~portsoft/
This site, provided by NeoSoft, allows users to download shareware copies or
to buy the full-fledged versions of NeoSoft products, the following which
are represented on line: NeoBook and NeoBook Professional are authoring
systems to produce electronic publications; NeoDraw is a Windows-based
drawing application; NeoPaint is a paint and image editing application;
QuikMenu 4 Windows is a customizable desktop environment for Windows;
QuikMenu III is a graphical desktop for DOS systems; QuikMenu Mailbox for
Windows is a stand-alone internal e-mail utility which allows networked
Windows users to exchange messages between themselves and with DOS users of
QuikMenu III (above); eoSoft Viewer for Windows is the ultimate
viewer/list/browse utility for Windows; Icon Editor is a Windows-based
utility for creating icons and small images; NeoShow and NeoShow Pro are
easy to use presentation authoring tools.A complete listing of products and
ordering information is available on line at this site.

THE PRAYER CHAIN [new 8/96]
http://www.magiclink.com/web/jody/pray.htm
The Prayer Chain commensed shortly after David Hollander and Aaron Sperry
attended a City on the Hill conference. It's intended to be a ministry to
those who need prayer. (And don't we all need prayer.) The site is nicely
divided up into sections on Prayer Requests, Urgent Requests, Answered
Prayer, and information about the project. There is a form page for writing
requests. Information provided on line appears to be limited to request, and
first name if so requested, in which case your personal prayer on behalf of
another may be registered by intercessors Hollander and Sperry. It looks
like a workable solution to foster good interaction. Check it out.

PRAYER DIGEST [new 8/96]
http://www2.inetdirect.net/~dburton/
A Daily Intercessory Prayer List. Published and compiled by Dave Burton from
direct requests ot the Prayer Digest, and from other prayer lists and web
sites. An e-mail subscription is available, however, as a safeguard Mr.
Burton requests on line registration. The web page displays a number of
general categories for which people are requesting prayer. First names are
used in many instances, presumably to honor privacy when requested. Mr.
Burdon provides a number of connections to other prayer projects here on the
internet. A text-based version of the Prayer Digest web page makes a handy
sheet to take away from your machine for prayer time. Also, for visitors'
convenience he provides an e-mail prayer submission form for visitors who
may not wish to join the subscriber list. Two helpful and stylish comliments
that make The Prayer Digest a noteworthy service include nicely integrated
connections to Today's Gospel Reading, from The Daily Word for Reflection,
and Internetspirations, provoking daily Bible commentary in calendar form,
by Robert Clemmons. Recommended.

THE PRAYER LIST [new 7/96]
http://members.gnn.com/dmartin652/prayer.htm
We are very happy to note that Don Martin is diligently working on reviving
the Prayer List. The Prayer List is a daily calendar that focus on prayer
for international needs. Don's site is still being constructed, but he has
placed the following information on line: The Focus of the Prayer List, a
FAQ About the Prayer List, Prayer Outlined, etc. Don is hoping to have
another edition ready in August.

THE PRAYER NETWORK [new 7/96]
http://www.ccservices.org/prayernet/
An international prayer group serving Christ and meeting needs of members,
acquaintances and others. Weekly prayer lists, special prayer challenges,
devotionals, prayer partners, more. To subscribe to the internet mailing
list, check out the Mail-based services section in this guide. Recommended.

PRECIOUS IN HIS SIGHT
http://www.adoption.com/
Precious in HIS Sight Internet Adoption Photolisting provides a photolisting
of children available for international adoption, a collection of adoption
information, and links other sites for adoptive parents. Adoptive families
(Christians and non-Christians) are being sought for these particular
children by various US adoption agencies. The Internet Adoption Photolisting
is more than an information clearinghouse. It is a ministry to perspective
caring parents. Read about Annette's visit to Ethopia, review general
information about adoption.
FAQ for Adoptive Parents: http://www.adoption.com/others.html

PREVIEW FAMILY MOVIE AND TV REVIEW [new 7/96]
http://www.bighit.com/preview/
Preview Family Movie and TV Review is published by Movie Morality Ministries
(MMM), fouded by John H. Evans, a former petroleum industry executive. He is
an active member and leader in an inter-denominational church in Dallas.
John began publishing the Preview movie guide in late 1980 on a part-time
basis and became it's full-time director in 1984. Introductory and
historical notes about the ministry are provided on line. Readers can also
find information about how to subscribe to the on line distribution service,
which offers an e-mail edition, and a Dial-A-Review service. Subscription to
the paper copy is also available. The site also offers sample reviews from
the magazine and ratings and definitions information, plus a hotlist of
selected links to remote internet information servers.

PRISON FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL'S GLOBALNET [revised 6/96]
http://www.pfi.org/
PFI is a global Christian movement of reconciliation and restoration for all
those involved in and affected by crime, proclaiming redemptive power and
transforming love of Jesus Christ for all people. PFI's purpose is to exhort
and serve the Body of Christ in prisons and in the community in its ministry
to prisoners, ex-prisoners, victims, and their families, and in its
advancement of biblical standards of justice in the criminal justice system.

PRISON FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES [revised 6/96]
http://www.pfm.org/
Prison Fellowship Ministries has sprouted the following ministries: Angel
Tree focuses on evangelism and service to families of prisoners. The
Iniative Against Crime works with churches, communities, victims, prisoners
and ex-prisoners law enforcement agencies. Victims Assistance. A set of
pages are currently being developed for Chuck Colson's popular Breakpoint
radio transcripts, and PF's monthly newsletter, Jubilee, describing PF's
relationship with those who have been influenced by PF programs. Justice
fellowship is geared to "restorative justice", the Biblical principle that
directs us to restore as well as to punish.

PRO-LIFE RESOURCES ON THE WEB
http://www.pitt.edu/~stfst/PLresources.html
Includes Prolife News, Internet Prolife Journal, Pro-life resource files;
pointers to LifeLinks (L.J. Ray's Home Page), D.C. Metro News/Events Line
page on recent DC pro-life and conservative news items, FactBot quote
database.

PROBE MINISTRIES [revised 7/96]
http://www.gocin.com/probe/
A body of Christian scholars which promotes a Christian world view by
analyzing and challenging contemporary culture and presenting balanced,
reasoned, biblically-based information. Probe exists to influence the
culture for Christ and to equip and motivate Christians to do the same.
Probe has two primary ministries: a 5-minute radio program called "Probe,"
and Probe's Mind Games Conference, a College Survival Course. Documents are
divided into the following subjects: Most Recent Broadcasts (transcripts);
Theology/ Apologetics; Culture; Current Issues; Cults and Other Religions;
World View Issues; Mind Games (College Survival Course); Science; Education;
Quizzes; and, Other Christian World View and Apologetics Sites. Documents
are easily read, and lucid.

PROCLAIM PUBLISHING [new 5/96]
http://www.erols.com/proclaim/
Proclaim Publishing is a company which publishes books, newsletters,
newspapers, magazines, etc.for Christian ministries, churches and
individuals.

PROJECT CAN-DO [revised 8/96]
http://www.cforc.com/cando/
Christ Among Nations - Disciple Outreach, "Equipping youth for
mission-minded leadership, reaching the lost and caring for people, locally
and globally." Project CAN-DO, a mission project of the Texas District of
the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod, is a vehicle to actively involve the
youth of the church in Christ's Great Commission to "Go an make disciples of
all nations." (Matthew 28:19).

PROJECT WITTENBERG [new 3/96]
http://www.iclnet.org/pub/resources/text/wittenberg/wittenberg-home.html
An effort coordinated by Reverend Bob Smith at Concordia Theological
Seminary, the site includes the following major sections: Selected Works of
Martin Luther, Selected Historic Works From Others (Andrae, Cheminitz,
Gerhardt, Melancthon thus far); Hymnals; and, The Book of Concord. Included
are major Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) documents and position
papers, and a series of Sermon Notes from the Russian Gospels, a project
resulting from Dr. Harold Bul's work with missions in St. Petersburg,
Russia. Links are provided to additional LCMS network locations, and to
related Project Wittenberg sites by anonymous FTP and Gopher. Winner of
Point's Top 5% survey. See the Gopher related resources section in this
guide for PW's primary Gopher site at Concordia Theological Seminary.

PROMISE KEEPERS LINKS [new 3/96]
http://www.ccad.uiowa.edu/~timv/promise/txt/
This is an unofficial site that provides general information, including
conference schedules, "New Man" magazine, accountability groups, cross
references, etc. There is an extensive listing of national PK sites. The PK
Statement of Faith, PK Promises, and group resources are available.

PUBLISHARE (ONLINE BIBLE MINISTRIES EUROPE) [new 3/96]
http://www.omroep.nl/eo/bible/software/ps/welcome.htm
PubliShare is located in The Netherlands. This site contains an overview on
activities and projets of the OLB Ministries Europe and information on how
to become involved. Provided is an overview, ordering information and
distributors. The software archive includes version 6.31 for windows,
including a multi-lingual version. Versons for MSDOS and Macintosh are
scheduled to be uploaded as well. Languages include Dutch, English, French,
and German.

QUEEN'S PARK BAPTIST CHURCH [new 4/96]
http://www.gla.ac.uk/Clubs/WebSoc/~9506119d/qp/
A missionary church located in Glasgow, Scotland. Queen's Park Baptist
Church offers sections from the Pastor, Jonah's Diary, Fellowship Groups,
Worship, and Christian Links. We recommend that visitors also check out the
Other Exiciting Things Section, especially the document on A Letter About
Chinese Orphanages. Missionary organizations represented at Queen's Park
include The Scripture Union, YWAM, Operation Mobelisation, and the Christian
Literature Crusade.

RAVENBROOK PUBLISHERS [new 3/96]
http://home.rica.net/ravenbrook/
This publishing house seeks to avoid denominational bias, and holds to the
accepted faith of the historic Church as it is found in the Bible, and
expressed in the Early Church creeds. For sale are a number of series:
Foundation; Key; Scripture Insight; Contemporary Issues; Christian Life;
and, Inheritance. More books are forthcoming. Sample passages and order
information are also provided.

RAVI ZACHARIAS INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES [new 3/96]
http://www.gocin.com/rzim/rzim.htm
Primary mission is to promote Ravi Zacharias ministries, distinctive in its
strong evangelistic and apologetic foundation. The goal of the ministry will
be to reach thinkers and train emerging leaders in key cities of the world -
all done to the glory of God.

RAY C. STEDMAN REFERENCE LIBRARY
http://www.pbc.org/dp/stedman/
The library is a project of the Peninsula Bible Church. Turning your web
page to the library will put you in touch with a pastor who was well known
for his systematic expositional approach to the whole Bible. A review of
this wonderful archive sections on surveys on the entire Bible, studies on
Bible books, topical expositions, gems of theology, doctrine, Christmas and
Easter, worship, and themes in prophecy.
Digest View: http://www.pbc.org/dp/stedman/guide1.html

RE-ENTRY PRISON AND JAIL MINISTRY [new 7/96]
http://bonita.gsn.org/jail/
A San Diego based Ministry dedicated to helping those who are ex-offenders.
The Primary purpose of the web site is to offer resource information to
chaplains and jail ministers. Their hope is that this information will
assist in the discipleship of ex-offenders and give some practical help and
references to churches and organizations that work directly with the needs
of ex-offenders. Available is a directory of information including the
following categories: Bible Study Aids & Correspondence; County Jails and
Prison, Drug and Alcohol Counselling, Emergency Hospital, Food, Shelter;
Juvenile Programs, and Residential Programs. There is also provided a
directory of Re-Entry Service Programs affiliated with Re-Entry.

REACHING OUR WORLD USING ELECTRONIC EVANGELISM [revised 3/96]
http://www.loclnet.com/kovach/
ChurchTec missionaries assigned to ICI University at Irving Texas, by the
Assemblies of God, are gathering prayer support and providing a number of
useful services to the internet community. Sections include Prayer Support,
including an online prayer card and prayer guide for folks who are
interested. Our Ministry includes information about ICI University and the
Kovachs' assignment. The Kovachs have provided a list of selected links to
remote sites, including Assembly of God, Berean, Royal Rangers, CHI Alpha,
Assemblies of God Church, related Christian sites. The Technical Assistance
section provides a sample collection of ChurchTec Reprints and Technical
Articles.

REASONS TO BELIEVE [new 3/96]
http://www.surf.com/reasons/
Founded by Dr. Hugh Ross, this ministry is decicated to showing how the
latest scientific discoveries point to God of the Bible, the Creator.
Information includes a FAQ, topical papers, and the "Facts and Faith"
newsletter. A catalog of publications is provided with ordering info.

REDEMPTIVE THERAPY ONLINE [new 6/96]
http://www.fishernet.com/counslng/rt.htm
Dr. Paul Morris received his M.Div. at Grace Theological Seminary and his
Ph.D. at California Graduate School of Theology. He has served as senior
pastor of three congregations and chief clinician at three mental health
centers. He has conducted over 100 seminars throughout the United States and
Canada and has written four books: Love Therapy, Shadow of Sodom, (Tyndale
House Publishers), Get Ready to Soar, (Prison Fellowship), and The Rains of
Grace (unpublished). He also contributed to an anthology of Christian
psychotherapy edited by Dr. Gary Collins entitled, Helping Others Grow, also
published by Tyndale. Along with his wife Bonnie, he hosted a Christian
radio talk show, Linked with Love, in the Washington D.C. area for 4 years.
His 22 years as a therapist and clinician along with his commitment to
biblical scholarship has produced a mode of counseling which is not only
psychologically and biblically sound but extroadinarily pragmatic. Online
users find an explanation about what Redemptive Therapy entails, articles
from the Journal of Redemptive Therapy (described in the Journals/
Newsletter section of this guide), and access to fee based services provided
by Dr. Morris.

THE REFORMED EPISCOPAL CHURCH [new 8/96]
http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/1125/
The site contains a cache of documents on line that speaks to the Reformed
Episcopal faith, including the Apostle's Crred, the Nicene Creed, the
Thirty-nine Articles of Religion, and a Short study of workship. Also
provided are links to the new Missionary Diocese of the west, Cramner
Theological Seminary (PA), and other parish web sises of the Reformed
Episcopal Church. Additionally the Reformed Episcopal Chuch has added
resolutions (and is adding accompanying sermons) entitled Abortion and the
Sanctity of Life, and Sexual Ethics.

REFORMED FREE PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION [new 4/96]
http://oe800.eecs.umich.edu/~phillipv/dad/homepage/rfpa.html
Available from this publishing house are a variety of books, including
Protestant Reformed Church standard texts, biography, pastoral care, and
bible study by authors G.J. VanBaren, David Engelsma, Cornelius Hanko,
Gertrud Hoeksema, Herman Hoeksema, Homer C. Hoeksema, Carl Haak, Ronald
Cammenga, and Calvin's Calvinism, a translation by Henry Cole.

RELIGION IN NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR [new 5/96]
http://www.ucs.mun.ca/~hrollman/
The project represents the continuation of work being done by Dr. Hans
Rollman and staff at the Department of Religious Studies of Memorial
Univeresity of Newfoundland at the MUN gopher site mentioned elsewhere in
this guide. The resources provided cover a broad range of the historical
religious experience in Newfoundland and Labrador. Anglicans are represented
by T.F.H. Bridge, Aubrey George, and Edward Field. Congregational texts
include files about John Jones and James O'Donel. Methodism is represented
by John Stretton and Eliza Bennis, John Hoskins, the Wesley brothers, and
William Black. Moravianism: Spangelberg, Brother Jens Haven, Benjamine and
Anna Kohlmeister, George Kmoch, Sauel Liebisch, and Theodore Reichel.
Pentacostal files include Alice Belle Garrigas, Robert Chauncy English, and
Eugene Vaters. The Restoration Movement is represented by the Stones and
Campbell, Robert Roll, T.R. Bennett, and others. The Salvation Army, by John
Reed. Dr. Rollman has also brought together network information on the
Reformation. The archive sports an on-line search utility. There are also
numerous picture galleries intersperced throughout.

RENEWING YOUR MIND WITH R.C. SPROUL [new 3/96]
http://www.gospelcom.net/ligonier/
A service of Ligonier Ministries, included are an online order catalog of
books and tapes, the Renewing Your Mind radio log, an interactive internet
version of Tabletalk magazine. See the description in our newsletters
section. On the Gospel Communications Network.

RESOURCE PAGE FOR BIBLICAL STUDIES [new 5/96]
http://www.hivolda.no/asf/kkf/rel-stud.html
Compiled by Torrey Seland, Volda College, Norway. Page 1 details Bible
translations and related texts, Linguistic resources, Lexica, and Libraries.
Page 2 covers Electronically published articles, reviews and course
material, Searchable Bibliographic databases, Bibliographies on the Web.
Page 3 includes Aspects of the Mediterranean Social World, Including
Archaeology, Israeli/ Jewish info and other relevant Web pages. Page 4
covers Ethical Aspects, Interesting Software, Search Engine Pages, and some
more general Web Info. Page 5 is Torrey Seland's Philo of Alexandria Page,
including Articles, and other sites of interest for Philo scholars.
Philo of Alexandria: http://www.hivolda.no/asf/kkf/philopag.html

REVIVAL IN CHINA [new 8/96]
http://www.hk.super.net/~revival/home.htm
The site is dedicated to promoting a world vision for missions with an
emphasis on the Chinese people. The developers hope you will find the
information included valuable as you endeavor to win the lost at any cost.
Sections include the following: Revival Christina Church. Included are RCC's
mission statement, vision, information on the history of missions in China,
opportunities, logistical information, and an invitation to join in the
projects. Hong Kong Ministry. Articles include Worship, Church Growth,
Discipleship, and A Forward View (to 1997). Ministry Projects. Basic
information on a number of projects involving children, street kids, foster
children, Church leaders, and prisoners and their families. The Chinese
Church. Includes a good overall history provided in three parts, and
entitled Understanding China and the Chinese: A Christian Perspective of the
History of China in Outline Form from Antiquity to 1949. Another docuement
available is entitled God's Revelation to the Chinese People. A third
section, entitled The Challenge of China, includes a collection of articles
that include: The Cry of the Indigenous Chinese Church; Northwest China;
Miracles in Henan Province; God Manifests Supernatural Power; and, Religious
Freedom. Provided also is a section on Networking and Asia, including Tibet,
Vietnam, and Vietnamese Camps in Hong Kong. Finally a reminder to Christians
world-wide. 1997: What Next? And, the answer. Coming soon! Recommended.

RICHARD TATUM'S ECLECTIC HODGEPODGE & CHRISTIAN MISCELLANY [new 8/96]
http://www.dialnet.net/users/rtatum/
Rich Tatum is the webmaster for the Assemblies of God, a graduate of
Southwestern Assembly of God University, and currently attending the
Assembly of God Theological Seminary. Several months ago we reviewed his
CHURCHRODENT page, an excellent Glossary of Christian History reviewed
elsewhere in this guide. The Eclectic Hodgepodge is an assembly of Rich's
involvements and interests. It is also a chock-full toolbox for people who
may like to tweak their networking expertise. Provided is a list of pages
that are uniquely Tatum pages: an unrivalled internet search page
accompanied by descriptions and user hints that we have incorporated into
section one of this guide, and which we highly recommend; the CHURCHRODENT
glossary, New Mexico links, Global Village, and Ozark Internet Users' Group.
If you need a font utility for Win95, Mr. Tatum has developed TypeRodent.
Does any reader wonder which way to turn next on the internet superhighway?
Make your next one at the Hard Drive Coffee House!, a series of informal
classes designed to make your trip more enjoyable. Mr. Tatum has provided a
wealth of additional information intended to help folk find our way onto the
internet, and locate much needed information. As internet information
sources continue to explode, here is one of the friendly refuges that
promises not solely to make the work of understanding less intimidating, but
also more enjoyable. Recommended.

RIFT VALLEY ACADEMY
http://www.xc.org/mk/schools/rva/
An MK boarding school in Kenya.

RIVER OAKS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) [new 4/96]
http://www.cresnet.org/~ropresch/
Made available for the networking community are a Purpose Statement,
Essential Beliefs, and Practices statements. There is an extensive WWW
directory of network connections to other PCA sites, including A Brief
History of the Presbyterian Church in America, and Michael Quillen's/ Jon
Barlow's very nicely presented html version of the Westminster Confession of
Faith with Scriptural Proofs, a PCA e-mail directory, and more.

RIVERSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH [new 4/96]
http://www.webcom.com/hope
Sections include Watchman Prayer List, Music, Ministries, Arms Around
Denver, Christian Education, Vision 2000, and Optimum Marriage. Riverside's
Hope for Today section includes sermon outlines. A sizeable collection of
complete sermon manuscripts may be ordered for a nominal price.
Topical Index: http://www.webcom.com/hope/tindex.html

ROBERT R. MCLAUGHLIN BIBLE MINISTRIES [new 6/96]
http://www.wsii.com/users/gbible/
A Grace Ministry dedicated to teaching the Word of God, Robert R. McLaughlin
Ministries teachs the Word of God from the original language as it was
originally inspired by God the Holy Spirit. More information is provided in
the Ministry's doctrinal statement. Also find information about the Radio
Bible Doctrine Hour, airing from Providence, R.I. Robert R. McLaughlin Bible
Ministries provides a list of the very large collection of audio tapes and
collections pertaining to doctrine available. No prices for these tapes are
posted in the list, and no funds are requested. The ministry relies on
contributions. A random sampling of tapes available includes: Testing
(Moses), Thankingiving (1 Timothy), The Things God Prepared for Those Who
Love Him (Prog. Doc.), Things Above (Colossians), Thorns (Acts), Thought
Testing (Colossians), Divine Timing (Colossians), Tongues (Acts), Total
Depravity (1 Timothy), Characteristics of a Traitor (Colossians), Treasures
(Colossians), and, Tree of Life (Moses). On line order capabilities are
provided. There is also a growing list of doctrinal documents available in
hard copy.

ROCKRAGEOUS WORLD VISION OUTREACH YOUTH MINISTRY [new 3/96]
http://www.umn.edu/nlhome/g018/peter236/rock.htm
Rockrageous is a ministry for kids... and their parents. Watch those
buttons; they're tricky! Available from this site are a number of books, and
audio and video tapes, useful to both younger and older generations, that
can be ordered by from Rockrageous. Jehovah's Park; and, How to Build a
Youth Ministry are available. The Code of Ethics section provides statements
from well-known celebrities.

RON HUTCHCRAFT MINISTRIES [new 3/96]
http://www.hutchcraft.com
Provides practical answers to real life issues for adults and young people.
Features Life Issues; Yours For Life; A Word With You; On The Radio. Youth
Ministry, Parents, Counseling, Bible Resources, Bible Materials, and Radio
Broadcasts.

ROYAL RANGERS
http://www.rahul.net/rangers/
Christian youth ministry sponsored by the Assembly of God Church. Points to
ftp site.
aFTP: ftp://ftp.rahul.net/rangers
USENET Reference: news://alt.org.royal-rangers

RUSS REEVE'S HOME PAGE [new 3/96]
http://www.pe.net/~russr
The main work at Russ' site is his thesis, A House Divided: The Reformed
Doctrine of the Church in the Thought of J. Gresham Machen. Chapters include
The Early life and Ecclesiological Heritage of John Gresham Machen;
Christianity and Liberalism; Christian Education and the Church; Toward a
"True Presbyterian Church". Other documents include: Fundamentalist
Institutionalization in the City of Angels: The Founding of the Bible
Institute of Los Angeles; De Facto Division of the Disciples of Christ
During the Civil War Period; and Providing a Ready Made Defense for the
Faith: Evangelical Apologetics Organizations in the Late Twentieth-Century,
the latter document currently in process.

RUSSIAN SCHOOL OF EVANGELISM (ST. PETERSBURG FL.) [new 6/96]
http://www.xc.org/russiansofe/
Through formal as well as on-the-job Christian lay training, RSE is
committed to the principle of evangelistic multiplication. RSE is licensed
by the Russian Federation as a nonprofit Christian educational institute.
Approximately 25 students per year attend RSE and come from over 10 Russian
churches of various denominations. Doctrinally our emphasis is the
essentials of the Gospel, interpreting Scripture as the inspired and
inerrant Word of God. Information is provided about RSE programs, including
Bible Study, Hope (the RSE Pregnancy Center), Bread of Life (RSE's
orphanage, hospital, and prison ministry). One can learn more about RSE
Practicum, a missionary field trip which culminates a year of prayer that
has been focused on where one might minister. RSE staff information also
includes information about Russian mission trips, teaching opportunities,
and RSE's material needs.

THE RUTHERFORD INSTITUTE
http://www.rutherford.org/
The Institute is a leading Christian legal organization seeking to defend
religious liberty and human rights internationally. Available are legal
information services, international services, publications, including a
bookstore, and a questions and answers section entitled "On Target with John
Whitehead". The Education Department, includes information on the Internship
Program, law student chapter. The Rutherford Institute's Publications
Section includes: Religious Liberty Bulletin; Washington Weekly; Freedom
Under Fire transcripts, Legal Alerts, and Rutherford Magazine, also
described in the newsletters/ journals section of this guide.

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