A distinguished thinker ponders the meaning of Wesley's theology. John B. Cobb, Jr., draws on the historical, critical, and literary work that has characterized Wesley studies in recent years, but mov
"This study explores the meaning of justification in the framework of Latin American theology of liberation, which is a particular way of doing theology welcomed by both Catholics and Protestants
This course offers the best education available to altar guild members and is also extremely informative for all laity. This comprehensive training course presents "modules" of easy-
Preaching is in crisis. Why? Because the traditional, conceptual approach no longer works, says Richard L. Eslinger. It fails to capture the interest of listeners and is not sufficiently Scripture-bas
Morning Prayer Rite I, Daily Devotions, Baptism, Holy Eucharist Rites I and II, Selected Pastoral Offices, Psalter, Prayers. It is spiral bound for easy use. Designed in collaboration with the Episcop
Author, professor, and Jewish scholar, Amy-Jill Levine dives deep into the biblical texts surrounding the Passion story in Entering the Passion of Jesus. Levine looks into characters such as Judas, Pi
Author, professor, and scholar, Amy-Jill Levine dives deep into the biblical texts surrounding the Passion story in Entering the Passion of Jesus. Levine looks into characters such as Judas, Pila
How can we introduce younger lay people to the practical and accessible Wesley? In The Wesley Challenge Participant Book small groups or whole churches will spend three weeks working through 21 questi
For those who seek to find new depths in their spiritual lives, Pond River Ocean Rain helps readers wade into the beautiful water that is God through stories, questions, and accessible illustrations.F
Classic African Christian teaching in the patristic period (100-750 AD) preceded modern colonialism by over a thousand years. Many young African women and men are now reexamining these lost roots. The
What does it mean to be engaged in Christian ministry in a shifting spiritual and religious landscape? Stephen Burns invites readers to think anew about the distinctiveness of public practices of past
Minor-but-nagging setbacks continue to sour Grant and Audrey Whitman’s initiation into the world of innkeeping, but larger challenges brew when an innocent flirtation leads to big trouble for the Whit
God is calling us to live differently. The challenges we face are imminent. GreenFaith provides vision, inspiration, and practical tools to help you build your faith while inhabiting a creation that i
Prayer beads provide a way to be still, focus on God, and become more comfortable with praying. Many Protestants have discovered the benefits of prayer beads through Kristen Vincent's best-selling boo
The Common English Bible and Hatch Show Print have partnered to bring readers a new series of text Bibles with inspirational covers. This edition's cover features this verse - "Dear friends, let’s lov
The Common English Bible and Hatch Show Print have partnered to bring readers a new series of text Bibles with inspirational covers. This edition's cover features this verse - "The sun of righteousnes
‧ A best-selling Morehouse author for decades ‧ Addresses one of today’s most pressing topics Here is Barbara Crafton at her best—funny, warm, direct, honest, and vulnerable—on aging. “I think growing
Embodied Light invites readers to ponder our Creator’s daring adventure of taking on human flesh and coming to earth to live among us. Melissa Tidwell’s penetrating reflections for Advent reveal how t
“Kaizen” is a Japanese word that translates roughly, “to change or correct for the better.” What are the traits, qualities and characteristics of effective clergy? Is it possible to transform an avera
Written in accessible language and sensitive to those who have little or no experience in reading the Bible, each book in the Conversations with Scripture series focuses on exploring the historical an
Texas Ranger Cody Jackson is paired with local police officer Liliana Rodriguez as they investigate a serial killer targeting illegal aliens and try to calm the growing unrest of the Mexican Americans
Volume 8 concludes the Complete Guide to Godly Play series. These lessons tie all others together, including "The Greatest Parable-Jesus" (4 lessons), "Knowing Jesus in a New Way,""Jesus and Jerusalem
There is a renewed conversation about identity and mission in American Anglicanism today, based on the recognition that the church s context in the U.S. has dramatically changed. The legacies of estab
This navy, large-print Common Englishpew Bible with the United Methodist Church emblem is ideal for repeated congregational worship and features easy-to-see 12 point type, comfortable-to-read black-le
This blue, large-print Common English pew Bible with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) emblem is ideal for repeated congregational worship and features easy-to-see 12 point type, comfortable-to-read bl
What accounts for the spiritual power and vitality of Black preaching? What are the distinctive contributions of Black preaching to the life of The United Methodist Church? How must Black preaching ev
This navy, large-print Common Englishpew Bible is ideal for repeated congregational worship with easy-to-see 12 point type, comfortable-to-read black-letter text, translation footnotes, and in-text su
"Pray for me," someone says. How seriously do most Christians take such requests? In "Pray for Me" Carter lays a scriptural foundation and introduces readers to the ministry of intercessory prayer. In
"We live in a world increasingly separated from the Christian tradition and the basic understanding of the faith that previous ages might have taken for granted. The voices of faith seem increasingly
Based on Five Practices of Fruitful Living, Forty Days of Fruitful Living guides the individual or small group through daily readings designed to inspire and encourage. Perfect for use during Lent or
"Every week I talk with pastors about the missional church renaissance underway, helping them understand it and figure out a way to fast-forward their missional engagement in the community. Every week
Planning a worship service is far more than just choosing songs and seasonal images. Helping people to genuinely worship God requires creating an experience through which people can enter into the pre
Based on the Revised Common Lectionary and broadly ecumenical, this addition to the Just In Time! series provides: Sitting with the Text: Scripture commentary for each of the three lectionary years; W
This six-week study introduces youth to John Wesley’s General Rules, challenging them to find ways to apply the rules to their daily lives. Study includes Scripture and excerpts from Wesley’s writings
Inspired by the classic Benedictine Rule, the residents of Magdalene, a residential community for woman with a criminal history of prostitution and drug abuse, express the rules they live by, hoping t
IntroductionMan’s search for meaning is the primary motivation in his life.—Viktor Frankl, Man’s Search for MeaningThere is a longing deep within every man’s heart to discover meaning and purpose in l
Asserting that the theory of atonement fundamentally shapes the life of the Christian and of the Church, a compelling examination of the doctrine of atonement invites readers to live out Christ's aton
Read a sampleIn this update to her 1993 classic, African American Christian Worship, Melva Wilson Costen, again delights her reader with a lively history and theology of the African American worship e
A devotional book of meditations based on specific verses or passages from the Gospel of John. It uses the highly acclaimed and popular translation, The Message, by Eugene Peterson. Like Wallace's ear
This book overflows with ideas that will help teachers inspire kids in Kindergarten-fifth grade to learn and remember Bible stories. Sections 1–3 highlight stories from the Old Testament, Advent/Chri
