Reading is one of the basic skills a student needs. But reading is not just an activity of the eyes and the brain. Reading Theologically, edited by Eric D. Barreto, brings together eight seminary educators from a variety of background...

This Powerful Book Documents Astonishing Miracles and Demonstrates to the World that God is Still Healing, Loving, and Redeeming All of His Creation. For as long as he could remember, Dr. Richard Bartlett wanted to be a missionary. Ev...

Today's relentless, consumer culture--dominated by popular media's emphasis on bigger, better, and more, and catering to teenagers' every want and desire--is leaving our youth adrift in a sea of conflicting messages. Messages that you...

We know what the gospel is—but do we know why it is?      As Christians, we often ask what the gospel is, when we should be asking why it is. Matthew W. Bates has pre...

Our generation needs a reformation. But a single person won't lead it.A single event won't define it. Our reformation will be a movement of reformers living creatively, compassionately, courageously for the cause of Christ. This refo...

For the next few decades, if not longer, the Church will be trying to recover from the economic and moral costs of the loss of numbers, the critical decline of priests and the global aftermath of the horrendous clergy sexual abuse sca...

Michael Beates's concern with disability issues began nearly 30 years ago when his eldest child was born with multiple profound disabilities. Now, as more families like his are affected by a growing number of difficulties ranging from...

What is the essence of Anabaptism?Jesus. Community. Reconciliation. These sum up the core values of Anabaptist faith and life, writes pastor Palmer Becker in this concise new resource. In Anabaptist Essentials, Becker introduces reade...

Much ministry to children looks more like mere entertainment than authentic spiritual formation. But what if children's ministries were rooted in a mind set whereby we taught children, with our words and actions, how the story of God,...

Sojourners are people who venture far from home to live in a foreign place and culture. They have amazing adventures and experience significant fulfillment, but along with the adventure and fulfillment comes a unique set of stressors,...

God’s code of conduct is as relevant and insistent today as it’s always been. The landscape of contemporary society reveals that we neither know nor care much about the Law of God. There is:A general lawlessness in th...

Steve Beirn moves the conversation on global missionary sending from the mission agency to the front door of the local church. With a special chapter by George Murray, Well Sent equips local churches in launching missionary sending th...

As the tide has turned and a wave of church planters have washed up on the shorelines of city centers many are learning to navigate the intricacies of urban life for the first time. Many of today's North American church planters are m...

We desperately need more pastors and churches as Christianity continues to disintegrate in the United States and Europe. At the very same time, the old pools of resources are drying up and the antiquated systems of supporting emerging...

What does love look like in the outfit of a leader? Let Love Lead answers this question. This is not a touchy-feely book about love. It does not attempt to explain the different kinds of love. There are plenty of books that already do...

You want to have vibrant and healthy relationships with those who struggle with addiction in your church and community. But you find yourself wondering how to meet their needs in a wise, helpful and God-honoring way. The Recovery-Min...

There's an old joke about a game warden and an old man sitting in a row boat in the middle of a lake. The game warden had just cast a line in the water when he caught the old man reaching under his seat...lighting a stick of dynamite...

Encouragement and guidance for ministering to those with dementiaMillions of Christians suffer from dementia diseases such as Alzheimer's, making ministry to them difficult as they lose memories and the ability to communicate. Drawing...

This illustrated book for children captures the mindfulness, measured pace, and pauses that children experience in the Godly\r\n Play circleor a supplement to any child’s bookshelf.\r\n \n\nSilence is important for children; it ...

There is a new trend afoot, one that goes against the prevailing Western model, influenced by the values and principles of international commerce. Presented here are five "signs of life," showcased by this network of movemen...

We are more than the businesses we have become. Much of Christian ministry has been shaped to operate not according to the witness of the Scriptures, but according to the values of the free market. We adopt metrics of success that hav...

Today’s culture marginalizes old age, often portraying it as burdensome and hopeless. Here is a book that presents examples of women who have found joy in the passing of time as they age with grace—finding fulfillment in th...

Couples can make significant progress toward resolving their own problems when they receive appropriate guidance from a caring person. This book outlines five tasks focused on identity, agency, and meaning that spiritual caregivers ca...

You know you were created for more! Are you overwhelmed, depressed, and full of anxiety? Do you struggle with addictions or financial deficits? Are your relationships in turmoil? Do you suffer from chronic illness? Have you fallen pre...

A classic from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, many people put the Steps to Peace With God booklet in every Christmas card they send to non-Christian friends and loved ones. Others carry copies year-round to give away or le...

Have you wanted to share who Jesus is but feel like you don't have what it takes and don't know what to say? Through the parables of Jesus, humorous personal anecdotes, inspiring stories, and practical tips, That's Good News will moti...

The growth of Christianity in recent decades has been remarkable, but has it been growth with depth? Are our communities of faith, our churches, creating and nurturing deeply committed followers of Jesus? This book was born out of the...

Two-thirds of men and a third of women who attend church regularly say they struggle with pornography. Yet only 7% of churches offer specific resources and support to their congregations.  Pastors and church leaders are well awa...

The Blackabys challenge every follower of Christ to explore the life-transforming, world-changing call that God gives each believer in this bold sequel to Experiencing God: Knowing and Doing the Will of God. This anniversary edition c...

Health, finance, family, the future - life is full of questions. There are deeper questions, too. Who am I Why am I here? Where am I going? Does life have any purpose? But the ultimate questions are about God. Does he exist? What is h...