Zac’s Place is a church in Swansea. It is a small chaotic community of Jesus followers where the most fragile of life’s walking wounded try to work out their faith, because they quite simply wouldn’t
Moses is plucked from the bulrushes of the river Nile and picked by God to lead the Israelites to freedom! But Moses is shy and needs a bit of a push—so God speaks to him through a big burning bush! G
Having helped Pharaoh make sense of his strange dreams, Joseph is now the second most important person in Egypt. Pharaoh puts him charge of making sure everyone has enough food. When famine strikes, J
Joseph waits for his brothers to return to Egypt with his younger brother, Benjamin. Will they finally recognize the brother they had left for dead? And will Joseph ever be reconciled with his long-lo
Family life has undergone revolutionary changes in Western society in the last sixty years, posing both theological and ethical challenges for the contemporary church. This book responds with wide-ran
This is where Meg steps in, seeking to inspire, encourage and challenge a whole generation of teenage girls through her daily devotional, Hope Rising 365. Filled with personal stories, poetry, inspira
Rooted in theological insight and thoroughly practical, this book will explore what domestic abuse is, why it is perpetrated and the impact it has on children and adults. Filled with case studies, inc
The debate between egalitarian and complementarian views on women in the church and in marriage continues to cause division among evangelical Christians. Many books on the subject are written from a f
Written by an international team of leading authors from a range of relevant disciplines, this is the first comprehensive overview of the state of the art in the study of Christian ministry. Covering
God calls Latinas to lives of influence. Sharing their own journeys as Latinas and leaders, these three women find mentorship in twelve inspirational women of the Bible, who navigated challenges of br
Our neighborhoods are literally making us sick. If we truly want to love our neighbors, we must work to create social environments in which people can be healthy. While working in community redevelopm
God's identity cannot be fully expressed in human words, but Scripture uses one particular Hebrew word to describe God's character: hesed. Often translated as lovingkindness, covenant faithfulness, or
Technology has always shaped human life and our understanding of what it means to be human. But does it actually encourage human flourishing? By exploring the doctrine of the incarnation and what it m
In this Hansen Lectureship volume, Timothy Larsen considers the legacy of George MacDonald, the Victorian Scottish author and minister who is best known for his pioneering fantasy literature. Larsen e
Part One considers key philosophical and aesthetic evaluations of literary images and symbols. The power of pictures is widely appreciated, as in the adage 'a picture is worth a thousand words'. Somet
W H Auden, T S Eliot, William Golding, Elizabeth Jennings, C S Lewis, Flannery O'Connor, Stevie Smith. . . These are among some of the great poets and novelists whose struggles with faith finds expres
The discipline of Old Testament theology continues to be in flux as diverse approaches vie for dominance. Paul House serves as our guide—without being partisan or uninformed—exploring each Old Testame
In today's world, youth are growing up in a society where social media is an integral part of their sense of self. But what are the repercussions of this, and how can we teach young girls where their
The SPCK Lectionary provides a completely redesigned and clearly laid-out presentation of the Common Worship calendar and lectionary, with BCP readings on the same page. Sundays and major festivals ar
Although we can all give meaning to our lives by trying to live well, is there some given meaning to be discovered? Richard Harries shares an in-depth discussion of the nature of evil and how this is
This thought- and action-provoking book considers the crucial question: Who is my neighbor? What does the Christian injunction to "love your neighbor as yourself" actually mean in practice today? Cont
Though little can be known with certainty about the historical Jesus, the image of a heavenly figure—"Christ crucified and risen"—was constructed out of his life and teachings. In order to help us for
"I'm spiritual but not religious." It's a common phrase, but what does this "spirituality" consist of? Tom Wright argues that people are often simply reverting to forms of ancient paganism similar to
What has Christianity to do with power? What can Christians do to act as the voice of the voiceless? Tom Wright's latest book demonstrates the many ways in which faithful exegesis of Scripture can thr
How did traditional beliefs about the supernatural change as a result of the Reformation, and what were the intellectual and cultural consequences? Following a masterly interpretative introduction, Pe
Building on his own experiences as a priest and an entrepreneur, Michael Volland argues that the concept of entrepreneurship offers churches a helpful lens through which to view Christian ministry and
Most histories of Church of England liturgy begin in the 1530s. However, the real history of the Book of Common Prayer begins with the Elizabethan Settlement in 1559. The only revision of any note was
HIV & AIDS together constitute one of the most serious challenges to human life in our time. The consequences are often grave for individuals, families, whole communities and nations. How can Chri
Millennial leaders are stepping into some of the most significant global leadership roles in businesses, the public sector and charities. Many are already there. Their leadership style and impact is d
Is there a mountain in the way? The toughest challenges, the biggest obstacle, seemingly insurmountable problems all can be tackled, defeated and shifted aside by faith-fueled prayer. Relational strug
