"Except for once, I have never heard the voice of Jesus without some person or place in the creation doing the speaking for him. So I want to witness to the power of the Incarnation alive and aloose i
Includes Study GuideThis little book invites us to study with some ancient experts in prayer, the persons who wrote the Book of Psalms. We haven’t read long in the psalms before we realize that the au
WorshipA down-to-earth guide to planning and implementing meaningful worship experiences for pastors, written especially for those new to the job.This practical book is for new pastors as they move in
Church History/TheologyThroughout his life, William Booth sought to minister to the least, the last, and the lost. Booth, together with his wife Catherine, founded and organized the world-wide mission
Carolyn Brown has done it again! As with all of her books, Brown writes clearly and helpfully, with conviction and passion for what to share and how to share one's faith with children. Sharing the Eas
Here, in handy pocket or purse-sized format, is a nuts-and-bolts guide to visiting the elderly in a variety of settings to offer pastoral care and spiritual comfort. Kirkwood offers readers a thorough
The Christmas season seems to get busier, more hectic and stressful. How do you stop and find a peaceful moment? Child of the Light is the solutions to finding a "quiet center." Included are five week
In very practical and helpful terms, Rosalind Brown explores what it means to be a deacon in today's church. All too often the time spent as a deacon is seen simply as the prelude to priestly ordinati
Ready-Made Event Packages...Just Add Youth GroupFULLY LOADEDAll Options, Extras & Side Items IncludedThese ready-made event packages are completely accessorized with everything you need to eas
Click here to read session oneParticipant Guide: guides daily study and preparation for discussion in the weekly group meeting. The expectation for daily study will be no more than thirty minutes.Invi
Click here to read session oneThe Participant's Guide guides daily study and preparation for discussion in the weekly group meeting. The expectation for daily study will be no more than thirty minutes
The quick-start program described in this book is designed for the new rector or pastor who wants to "hit the ground running." It is also designed for principal lay leaders who will be instrumental in
By telling the humorous and quirky story of how Bob tries to sell his wares to the local Inupiat people, Adam Hamilton illustrates the fundamental concepts of presenting and selling oneself that also
This Handbook is a companion to the widely used and standard text, A Grammar for Biblical Hebrew (revised edition), by C. L. Seow. It has been thoroughly and successfully field-tested in various setti
The Lenten tree contains eighty-two Lenten devotions for children and adults that will enable individuals and families to travel on a meaningful journey through Lent, the season before Easter.Each dev
A Prayer book designed to be used by individual women, as well as by those who are leading group prayer services. For nearly two millennia, Christian women have learned to pray in the language of othe
All of us are natural theologians, willing and able to think through questions of belief and relate the insights of theologians to our public and personal lives. In this clear and engaging introductio
Even as babies are beginning to crawl, toddlers are learning to speak, and preschoolers are starting to cooperate with playmates, they can begin to discover God’s Word and God’s world through play.&am
Most church members would tell you that theirs is a friendly congregation, eager to welcome visitors and new members into their midst. Yet far too many of these same congregations have trouble transla
Hospitality and inclusion are important to the Church. Monastic communities are held up as a model, opening their doors to those who need a place to rest. But they also place boundaries on that hospit
David Cox's important new book examines priestly identity as it has evolved within Anglicanism over the last 150 years. Central to this evolution, is the manner in which - and the extent to which - th
A moving testimony to how a church can experience rebirth by discerning its core mission. The key to becoming a Spirit-energized, people-loving, life-giving, community-transforming congregation, says
From birthday cakes and anniversary dinners to summer vacations at the beach, each family has its own ways of marking the days and seasons of its life. For the Christian family—especially Episcopalian
"What does it mean to be a United Methodist?" The answer to this question, says Kenneth H. Carter, Jr., is to live a particular way of life and follow a particular form of disciplesh
To be effective, pastors must minister in a variety of settings. Bailing a parishioner out of jail in the middle of the night presents challenges to ministry, as does helping parishioners plan their l
There are, it seems, as many definitions of the term "evangelism" as there are people doing the defining. For some, it means proclaiming the gospel to those who have not heard it. To others, it means
Helps children learn how to talk to and listen to God through prayer. Originally published as part of the Griggs Education Resource Series, Teaching Prayer in the Classroom is designed to help childre
An up-to-date and expanded version of a trusted textbook. A revision and enlargement of a popular textbook, the New & Enlarged Handbook of Christian Theology brings the information up to date and
Study Manual content illuminates some aspect of the Jesus in the Gospels each week and connects Scripture to daily life and Jesus' call to discipleship.The overarching aim is to deepen discipleship th
This is a comprehensive guide to building healthy congregational attitudes and practices toward managing and spending financial resources.Much has been written about how churches can raise money. Less
El Estudiante avanzado del Antiguo Testamento podra encontrar en esta introduccion un analisis sobrio del estado actual de la disciplina, y los pastores y pastoras, al igual que los maestros y maestra
Three Months with the Spirit is popular author Justo Gonzalez study of the Acts of the Apostles. Eminently readable, the study uses the see-judge-act method to bring readers closer to the text and inf
A revision of a standard resource for classes and seminary courses in Christian education. A revised edition of the best-selling Teaching Teachers to Teach (1974), this book is a basic, comprehensive
For those newcomers who are often confused by the worship service, as well as those who have been sitting in the pews without fully understanding what happens on Sunday morning, an Episcopal priest gu
Vestments -- the robes, stoles or other items worn by clergy, or cloths used at the altar -- not only add beauty to a worship service, but are visual clues to the liturgical season and to the tone of
Gagnon offers the most thorough analysis to date of the biblical texts relating to homosexuality. He demonstrates why attempts to classify the Bible’s rejection of same-sex intercourse as irrelevant f
In a re-released version of his classic book, Steere suggests that we begin to pray by acknowledging our dependence on a God of Love and power; then we more on to more practical aspects of prayer. Dim
Click here to read a free chapterNorma Cook Everist contends that it is meaningful to say that in ministries of administration, outreach, and pastoral care, the church is functioning as a learning com
Many resources have been written to offer assistance in exploring and understanding the lectionary texts for the purpose of preaching. However, few have sought to provide this kind of preaching commen
