Can we begin to experience the resurrection in our ordinary life on earth? Bishop Jake Owensby says yes as he re-examines the biblical concept of resurrection and how Jesus’ resurrection influen
Pastor and best-selling author Adam Hamilton returns to one of his most popular topics, Christianity and world religions. This new, fully updated book explores four major world religions—Hinduis
In Christianity and World Religions, Pastor and best-selling author Adam Hamilton explores four major world religions—Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and Judaism—and the beliefs of each with th
While honoring the historical context and literary diversity of the Old Testament, Telling the Old Testament Story is a thematic reading that construes the OT as a complex but coherent narrative. Unli
In John 1:48, Nathanael says to Jesus, “How do you know me?” Jesus replies, with a twinkle in his eye, “I saw you while you were still under the fig tree.” Lent is a time to slow down and journey with
For years, society and especially the church required that we hide our brokenness and pretend that all was well, even when it was terribly broken. Now, people have become comfortable with our tattered
With Adam Hamilton, we have traced the life of Jesus from his birth The Journey, through his ministryThe Way, to his death and resurrection 24 Hours That Changed the World. What happened next?Follow t
With Adam Hamilton, we have traced the life of Jesus from his birth The Journey, through his ministryThe Way, to his death and resurrection 24 Hours That Changed the World. What happened next?Follow t
It is tempting for preachers in this digital age of plurality and diversity to offer quick sound bytes and PowerPoint-style presentations. These tend to invite a yes or no response, as in mathematical
If Barbara Brown Taylor and Steven Covey ever wrote a book together, this might be the book! Living Compass is a church-based faith and wellness program designed for individuals and small groups. Read
The Church Money Manual is the most up-to-date and easy-to-use handbook for churches seeking better ways to manage finances. Brief and straightforward chapters each focus on a specific problem or issu
Be the kind of church that families want to attend, where the church’s dynamic faith invites families who will then bring their friends. Vital churches need all kinds of families: two-parent families,
The second of three volumes devoted to Wesley’s theological writings contains two major sets of material. The first set (edited by Paul Chilcote) contains writings throughout Wesley’s ministry devoted
This book engages in a critical recovery and reconstruction of the Wesleyan theological legacy in relation to current theological concepts and Christian practices with the intent to present opportunit
Author Rebekah Simon-Peter says "Jesus was born a Jew, raised a Jew, lived a Jew, died a Jew, and resurrected a Jew. He was no backsliding Jew, but an observant Jew. He honored and observed the Sabbat
Considering how essential fundraising is to ministry, many church leaders remain terrified of asking for or talking about money. Fearless Church Fundraising removes the terror from stewardship, urging
The first of three theological volumes, this volume is devoted tofour of John Wesley's foundational treatises on soteriology. These treatises include, first, Wesley s extract from the Homilies of the
How does the heart understand grief when it is broken by the death of a husband or wife? To survive and live forward, those who grieve must find answers. Inside the Broken Heart is for anyone who has
Lose Love Live outlines 10 dimensions of reality people experience as they learn to let go of old, familiar ways of life and embrace the new. It encourages individuals to explore their suffering and
The environment is God's creation and Christians should be at the front of the crowd when it comes to taking care of it. Yet we find ourselves in a "creation crisis."A Hopeful Earth draws together the
A seven session leader guide to accompany the book A Hopeful Earth. (order # 9781426710377)The environment is God's creation and Christians should be at the front of the crowd when it comes to taking
The Bible contains passages of great beauty and comfort and some that may strike you as bizarre, bewildering, or even frightening. The Book of Revelation is filled with this rich and perplexing symbol
Leader guide for eight-week small group study to help you deepen your understanding of United Methodist core beliefs.This We Believe: The Core of Wesleyan Faith and Practice by William H. Willimon For
Despite the church's place of prominence in American culture, misconceptions about the faith of Jesus Christ run rampant today--Christians are known more for exclusivity than for love, more for potluc
Focus on the Five Practices: A Congregation-Wide InitiativeBased on the book, Five Practices of a Fruitful Congregation by Bishop Robert SchnaseImagine a congregation-wide focus on these practices tha
The definitive guide to the meaning of today’s most popular praise and worship songs.Few things influence Christians’ understanding of the faith more than the songs they sing in worship. The explosion
An indispensable introduction to Roman society, culture, law, politics, religion, and daily life as they relate to the study of the New Testament.The Roman Empire formed the central context in which t
