First Covenant Church of Oakland

We have curated this library of resources to equip you in your journey of following Jesus. We will add to this page regularly as we discover and create new resources.

Right Now Media

FCC now has access to an extensive online video library called RightNow Media. It has a huge selection of faith-based videos that you can access wherever and whenever you want - on your smartphone, tablet, computer, or smart TV.

RightNow Media has videos for every age and life stage - kids, youth, parents, married couples, college students, single adults, working professionals - all aimed at helping you grow.

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Bible

Bible Project

Bible PrBible videos, podcasts, blogs, classes, and educational Bible resources to help make the biblical story accessible to everyone everywhere.oject

Fuller Studio

High-quality videos, podcasts, and articles for individuals, churches, and communities committed to a deeply formed spiritual life. Produced by faculty from Fuller Theological Seminary.

Visual Commentary on Scripture

Encounter the Bible through art.

Yale Bible Study

Small group studies of biblical books, taught by Yale Divinity professors.

Center for Hebraic Thought

The Bible was not written by Americans, Westerners, or Europeans. It has a distinct cultural identity. This site promotes biblical literacy from the ancient intellectual world of the Bible.

The Torah

The Torah is the foundation of Judaism, and Judaism is the foundation of Christianity. This site produces accessible essays from scholars whose expertise includes history, archaeology, and ancient Near Eastern studies.

Bible Odyssey

A site that seeks to address the literacy gap between the academy and the “street,” hosted by the Society of Biblical Literature.

N.T. Wright Online

Video and books by New Testament scholar N.T. Wright.

Walter Brueggemann

Resources on Old Testament studies from American Protestant scholar Walter Brueggemann.

Craig Keener

Bible background resources.

Bible Study Tools

The following are sites that offer a host of free Bible study tools.

theology

Christian Classics Ethereal Library

A digital library of hundreds of classic Christian books selected for edification and education.

Open Library: Christianity

A digital library that seeks to make all published works available to everyone in the world.

Lectio Divina

Latin for “sacred reading,” this site compiles reflections upon Scripture and Church Fathers.

Theopedia

An online evangelical encyclopedia of Biblical Christianity.

Patheos

Global online engagement about religion and spirituality. Special topics:

Evangelical

General Christian

Progressive Christian

C.S. Lewis Institute

From the legacy of C. S. Lewis, this site develops wholehearted disciples of Jesus Christ who will articulate, defend, share, and live their faith in personal and public life.

Christians for Biblical Equality (CBE) International

Equips Christians to use their God-given talents in leadership and service regardless of gender, ethnicity, or class.

Project Muse: Christianity

Free downloadable books (PDFs) on Christianity.

Discipleship

Evangelical Covenant Church Resources

A variety of resources for ministry in the Evangelical Covenant Church have been created and curated by and for local churches and ministry leaders.

Conversatio

Resources on spiritual formation from Dallas Willard, Ignatius of Loyola, and Ancient Christianity. The site seeks to engage a ‘divine conversation’ on what it means to follow Christ.

Renovaré

Renovaré publishes books, articles, messages, podcasts, retreats, spiritual formation groups, and educational initiatives to help Christian knowledge move from head to heart. Founded by Richard J. Foster.

InterVarsity Ministry Library

A large collection of programs, bible studies, graphics, videos, and songs to reach out to new college students.

Wesleyan Resource Center

A collection of holistic resources that help people trust Jesus Christ and enter into discipleship communities.

Orthodox Church Parish Ministry Resources

Practical articles to help Christians serve others, from the Eastern Orthodox tradition (the historic and ancient faith of Christianity).

Ethics

Christian Reflection: A Series in Faith and Ethics

Offers guidance in engaging the ethical dimension of today’s world through articles, book reviews, interviews, Christian art, liturgies, and hymns.

Recommended Reading

Workplace Discipleship 101

racial justice & solidarity

FCC Oakland statement of solidarity

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Covenant Resources

ECC Resolution on Racial Righteousness

ECC Resolution on Antiracism

ECC Love Mercy, Do Justice | Engage & Respond Resources

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Books

White Awake by Daniel Hill

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The Color of Compromise by Jemar Tisby

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Welcoming the Stranger by Matthew Soerens, Jenny Yang, and Leith Anderson

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Unsettling Truths by Mark Charles and Soong-Chan Rah

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FCC Covenant Cafe on Racial Justice & Reconciliation (June 2020)

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The Color of Compromise (RightNow Media Series)

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Criminal justice & mass Incarceration

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Covenant Resources

ECC Criminal Justice Resources

ECC Resolution on Criminal Justice

Books

Divided by Faith: Evangelical Religion and the Problem of Race in America by Michael Emerson

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America's Original Sin by Jim Wallis

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Prophetic Lament by Soong-Chan Rah

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Roadmap to Reconciliation 2.0 by Brenda Salter McNeil

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Rethinking Incarceration: Advocating for Justice that Restores by Dominique Gilliard

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13th (Netflix)

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We Need to Talk About an Injustice (TED Talk: Bryan Stevenson)

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Grace, Justice, and Mercy (YouTube: Bryan Stevenson & Tim Keller)

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Suspect Race: Causes and Consequences of Racial Profiling (YouTube: Jack Glaser, Paul Figueroa & Henry E. Brady)

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Pastor's summer 2022 reading list

The Spirit and the Common Good: Shared Flourishing in the Image of God

by Daniela C. Augustine

The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth

by Beth Allison Barr

Becoming Human: Meditations on Christian Anthropology in Word and Image

by John Behr

The Wisdom Jesus: Transforming Heart and Mind--A New Perspective on Christ and His Message

by Cynthia Bourgeault

The Rest of God: Restoring Your Soul by Restoring Sabbath

by Mark Buchanan

Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience

by Brené Brown

Character, Choices & Community: The Three Faces of Christian Ethics

by Russell B. Connors, Jr. and Patrick T. McCormick

Subversive Witness: Scripture's Call to Leverage Privilege

by Dominique DuBois Gilliard

Literally Unbelievable: Stories from an East Oakland Classroom

by Bronwyn Harris

A More Christlike God: A More Beautiful Gospel

by Bradley Jersak

A More Christlike Word: Reading Scripture the Emmaus Way

by Bradley Jersak

A More Christlike Way: A More Beautiful Faith

by Bradley Jersak

What If Jesus Was Serious?: A Visual Guide to the Teachings of Jesus We Love to Ignore

by Skye Jethani and Brian Conover

Healing Our Broken Humanity: Practices for Revitalizing the Church and Renewing the World

by Grace Ji-Sun Kim

An Unconventional God: The Spirit according to Jesus

by Jack Levison

The Hope of the Gospel

by George MacDonald

God's Beauty: A Call to Justice

by Patrick T. McCormick

Journey: Psalms For Pilgrim People

by J. Alec Motyer

No Future Without Forgiveness

by Desmond Tutu

Exclusion and Embrace: A Theological Exploration of Identity, Otherness, and Reconciliation

by Miroslav Volf

Free of Charge: Giving and Forgiving in a Culture Stripped of Grace

by Miroslav Volf

The Bible and Social Justice: Old Testament and New Testament Foundations for the Church’s Urgent Call

by Cynthia Long Westfall and Bryan R. Dyer

Paul: A Biography

by N.T. Wright

Where the Light Fell: A Memoir

by Philip Yancey

Seminar Archive

Learning to Cope with Uncertainty

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