Want the children in your congregation to leave with God’s Word on their lips and in their hearts? This collection of The Revised Common Lectionary readings (Old Testament, Psalm, New Testament, and G
Large Print Edition.Wesley’s message and his faith continue to speak to 21st-century Christians—calling for a revival of our hearts and souls so that our world might be changed.Join Adam Hamilton for
‧ A wide-ranging exploration of the past, present, and future effects of women’s ordination on the church ‧ Edited by a well-respected theologian and featuring a diversity of voices from across the An
In this revised and updated version of his popular history, Justo Gonzalez retains the essential elements of his earlier three volumes as he describes the central figures and debates leading to the Co
Foreword by Dave Ramsey. Dealing with cultural and congregational shifts are life and death. Our world isn’t slowing down, so only those who are willing to maneuver the tectonic cultural shifts will h
Deepen your faith and enrich your life through this study of core Methodist beliefs. Written by popular seminary teachers, this book will connect you to the life and ministry of John Wesley, demonstra
The sinking of the Titanic impacts many lives, as Lydia and Caroline both suffer tragic losses when the "unsinkable" ship goes down, and decades later, Alan searches for his identity with Joanna, Caro
Journey inside the pages of Scripture, and you'll meet a personal God who enters individual lives and begins a creative work from the inside out.Inspired by a fresh translation, the Common English Bib
Journey inside the pages of Scripture, and you'll meet a personal God who enters individual lives and begins a creative work from the inside out.Inspired by a fresh translation, the Common English Bib
Journey inside the pages of Scripture, and you'll meet a personal God who enters individual lives and begins a creative work from the inside out.Inspired by a fresh translation, the Common English Bib
The church today desperately needs to recover the depth, richness, and wonder of the biblical and Wesleyan doctrine of salvation. In this book, author Maxie Dunnam offers his perspective on how to mak
From booting up the computer or driving a car, to pregnancy, childbirth, and sending out a child in shared custody, this collection offers simple prayers for living into and through the joys, anxietie
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
Rabbinic literature is a complex and interwoven body of texts whose importance is extensive: it is, of course, central to studying Judaism; its texts are valuable for broad religious study and are cru
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
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
Prepared by the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music and adopted by the 73rd General Convention, this new set of materials was adapted from sources in scripture; a variety of contemporary prayer b
Doing justice to the complexity of the preaching task and the questions that underlie it, Wilson organizes both the preparation and the content of the sermon around its "four pages." Each "page" addre
Biblical Interpretation: A Roadmap is a guide to discovering and asking the key questions - about biblical texts, about readers of the Bible, and about the interaction of the two - that forms the basi
Troeger shares the secrets of capturing the imaginative spirit through exploration of the creative use of sight, sound, touch, and taste that leads to new visions for truth-telling and revelation in t
Seymour and Miller, with four other experts in the field, seek to clarify the agenda, resources, and hopes for Christian education in the twenty-first century. Gone are the days when Christian educati
With a foreword by Tim Wise, Raising White Kids is for families, churches, educators, and communities who want to equip their children to be active and able participants in a society that is becoming
Trust is a bankable asset for leaders who direct, shape, and guide faith communities. Trust is a form of equity that fuels attitudes, behaviors, and actions in faith communities who aim to transform t
A wave of new Christian churches are emerging to reach unchurched and dechurched people who live in a culture that is increasingly non-religious and multi-religious. These new forms of church gather a
Small Church Youth Ministry highlights the big impact small churches can have on the faith journey of their young people. It is designed to encourage and help small churches start, build and lead effe
2015 marks the 30th anniversary of Lee Mitchell’s great standard work on the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. As his student, protegee, and colleague, Ruth Meyers takes this classic work and updates it for
Theological education has always been vital to the Church’s life and mission; yet today it is in crisis, lacking focus, direction, but also resources and even students. In the early Church, there is n
Almost everyone prays: believers, unbelievers, wanna-be believers and might-have-been believers. It assures us all in our many parts and many moods that everything is going to be okay, despite any evi
What Did Jesus Do All Day? bridges two worlds the one we know today and the one Jesus knew in the Holy Land under Roman rule. Archaeological discoveries, historical writings, and early-Jewish studies
"When the alcoholic father of Jessica MacAllister's son reappears in their lives, Jessica and her son go to her Uncle George for advice and refuge. Following a year of grief, Evelyn Sweeney is finally
Amish Naomi, who is considering canceling her upcoming wedding, takes a trip with her grandmother to Florida to think things over, and when she and their English driver, Nick, fall in love, she faces
Create a successful team culture. Great teams live and serve in light of the Divine Team the Trinity, and to be truly effective they need: a deeply challenging goal, a creatively empowering leader, an
Every bride wants her father's blessing and to have the wisdom that comes from more than forty years of happy marriage. In this classic book, a father writes letters of love, encouragement, and advice
Take a Refreshing Plunge into the BibleJourney inside the pages of Scripture and you ll meet a personal God who enters individual lives and begins a creative work from the inside out. Immersion Bible
Take a Refreshing Plunge into the BibleJourney inside the pages of Scripture and you ll meet a personal God who enters individual lives and begins a creative work from the inside out. Immersion Bible
Christians are called to worship God and to participate in Holy Communion. In this unique mix of personal memoir and guide to the sacrament, Robert Benson explores how that call resonates within us an
In this 6-session study, Dr. Moore uses key scriptures that distinctively shape us as United Methodists. Each session also lifts up and uses core terms and life application topics taken from the Wesle
Don't Make Me Come Up There! is filled with inspirational and hilarious true-life stories and reflections written by a very human mom. Moms will recognize themselves in the pages of this book written
No figure in history has received more attention, and been less understood, than Jesus of Nazareth. Much of what has been written recently portrays Jesus as a vaguely kind and friendly person whose me
Weighing in at six hundred pounds and often taunted, Agnes Sparrow decides to confine herself to her home and pray for the residents of her small Pennsylvania town, a decision which leads to miraculou
