The first step in healing from trauma begins with telling one’s story. Many people are afraid to tell the story of their trauma; they may feel they can’t even share their story with God. S
What does it mean for a Christian to work? What is meant in the Christian tradition by calling and vocation? Gregory Clapper’s book, Living Your Heart’s Desire: God’s Call and Your Vocation, helps peo
Kneeling at the communion rail, Hannah Shanks heard the familiar words “The body of Christ, broken for you” as the server tore off a piece of bread and placed it in her hands. And then &ld
After a year of struggling with nutty family schedules, Jenny Youngman knew that something had to change. The only remedy for their chaotic routine, she realized, was prayer. Youngman and her husband
A companion to the author's earlier book Designing an Older AdultMinistry (Discipleship Resources, 1999), this book will provide newinformation and outline ways to develop and strengthen ministries by
Spiritual growth sounds great, but what does it mean? There is something very grounding about trees. We understand how they grow and how dirt, seeds, water, and roots support the life and seasons of a
Throughout Advent we read and sing the words Prepare the Way as we makeroom to welcome the Christ child into our lives once again. We prepareour city streets and buildings. We prepare our homes and wo
An innovative anthology written by successful church planters who have consistently and successfully challenged prevailing assumptions about healthy church development and "best practices." This infor
This book is the second of two volumes on Preaching in African Context. For both seasoned preachers and beginners, including students in seminaries, Bible colleges, and universities, this sec
"We often think of Jesus as someone with all the answers. But over and over in scripture, he asks questions, seeking to engage with people and genuinely interested in their responses. Matthew Croasmun
This book invites you to study some of the kingdom principles involved in Christian stewardship—conversion, commitment, involvement, motivation, potential, faithfulness, and sacrifice.
Parents have the most direct impact on their children's spiritual formation. But often they lack confidence in their biblical knowledge, theological understanding, and grasp of Christian tradition.Wit
Coloring books aren’t just for kids anymore. In recent years adult coloring books have become popular. Many grownups have discovered that coloring can quiet their thoughts and reduce anxiety. Sharon S
Jesus was a spiritual teacher who demonstrated personal and social transformation. His earliest disciples were first known not as Christians but as followers of the Way. Jesus’ Way was a spirituality
This book is a must-read for anyone who has ever tried to energize or grow a ministry. Christian Coon takes us through his own missteps and mistakes as the co-founder
Our first reaction when the doctor says it’s cancer: Why me?Receiving a cancer diagnosis is traumatic, both for the person diagnosedand family and friends. Todd Outcalt writes from the perspective of
Doug Ruffle writes "A Missionary Mindset" using the timeless principlesof E. Stanley Jones and transfers them for use today. Teaching us toapproach the mission field as if we were from a different cou
How easily we forget that it was Africans who brought the gospel to Africa, not foreign missionaries! Evangelism has always been central to African Christianity, ever since Egyptians and Liby
Covenant Discipleship with Children will help elementary-age children grow in their faith in Jesus Christ through works of mercy and piety. This book is designed to meet the needs of children in the d
The ministry of evangelism is at its best when it occurs in and through the local church, experienced by members at the local church level. Through the local church, Christians learn to disce
As the boomer generation navigates dramatic change as it ages, it will be informed by a unique spirituality that was forged in the tumultuous years of the 1960s and 1970s. If you are a boomer, you are
Where is God when we are hurting or in despair? How can we respond faithfully to situations that cause us pain? Where can we find hope even when we feel hopeless?Pain, despair, and struggle are part o
Howard Rice frames the work of the pastor in a new metaphor that renews both pastors and those they serve. The pastor as spiritual guide is one who finds his or her core identity in helping persons fi
