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Many of us are tired, stressed, and overworked. When we look for help, we find suggestions designed to maximize our lives even further. The Good News of Our Limits offers a better solution: embracing our God-given limitations and learning to accomplish...

Looking for passionate, committed, creative leaders for your youth ministry? You could be sitting on a gold mine! Ministry by Teenagers is jam-packed with ideas, resources, and practical strategies to identify teens with leadership potential, foster...

Bridges to Grace highlights the latest innovations in recovery ministry, as well as resources and suggestions for pastors and church leaders who are seeking effective ways to serve the addicted, hurting, and abused in their communities. Filled with...

This volume of TalkSheets contains 50 newly improved, ready-to-use discussion starters to get your kids thinking and talking about real life issues.

Author, Julie Venables, has written a charming, touching, yet important book for children. The unlikely hero is a small donkey named Jasper, who became integral to the story of Jesus, the Messiah and His triumphal entry into Jerusalem only days before...

This book was not written from ease, but through seasons of crushing, hiddenness, and divine encounter. I have known what it means to be broken inwardly while smiling outwardly to carry a calling and yet walk through fire. And I know I am not alone. THE...

However you define it, deconstruction is impossible to deny. Ian Harber knows the fear and grief of deconstruction firsthand. Here, he tells the story of his own process of deconstruction and reconstruction over ten years and lays out a vision for a...

"Album Of Ministers And Workers" offers a historical glimpse into the leadership of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. This unique collection provides a visual and documentary record of the ministers and workers who dedicated...

In "Methodist Class Leaders Not New Testament Pastors Or Elders," George Turner critiques the role of Methodist class leaders in relation to New Testament understandings of pastors and elders. Focusing on the 'free Methodism' movement in Louth, Lincs,...

In "An Examination Of The Scriptures On The Subject Of Ministry", Robert Mackenzie Beverley delves into a comprehensive exploration of the biblical foundations and historical contexts surrounding Christian ministry. This work offers a detailed analysis...

La Monaca Intenta A Rinnovarsi Nello Spirito... di Mercurio M. Teresi offre una profonda riflessione sul rinnovamento spirituale nella vita monastica. Il libro esplora i principi e le pratiche che guidano una monaca nel suo cammino di crescita interiore...

I Nsangu Zambote Zasoneka Yowani presents the Gospel of John in a new language, offering readers a fresh encounter with this foundational text of Christian scripture. Translated by William Holman Bentley, this edition seeks to make the teachings and...

"Telling Tales on Tokyo" offers a fascinating glimpse into life in Tokyo around the turn of the 20th century. Written from the perspective of the Presbyterian Church's Board of Foreign Missions, the book provides insights into the social conditions,...

Maku an Luk kapas allim, a translation of the Gospel of Luke, represents a significant historical and linguistic artifact. Published in 1882, this edition offers valuable insights into the intersection of religious mission and linguistic study during the...

Vie de Mme d'Youville, fondatrice des Soeurs de la Charité de Villemarie dans l'Ile de Montréal, en Canada recounts the life of Marguerite d'Youville, a prominent figure in Canadian religious history. This biography, written by...

"The Redemption of Africa; a Story of Civilization" (Volume 2) by Frederick Perry Noble offers a comprehensive historical overview of the influence of Christian missions on the African continent during the late 19th century. This volume delves into the...

This is a 1913 edition of "Evangelium podlé sepsání Sv. Lukáse," also known as "The Gospel According to Saint Luke," published by the Massachusetts Bible Society. Written in Czech, this book presents the Gospel of Luke and provides...

Márk likhita susamácár is the Bengali translation of the Gospel of Mark. Printed in 1882, this edition offers readers access to one of the core texts of the New Testament in the Bengali language. This translation provides valuable...

Preaching is central to the ministry of the church. And yet it's easy to get distracted by other demands or discouraged because our sermons aren't as good as we'd hoped.In Preach Well, Darryl Dash reminds us of some simple ways to make even average...

When it comes to the sacraments, the church has often been-and remains-divided. Can we still gather together at the same table? Based on lectures from the 2017 Wheaton Theology Conference, this volume brings together the reflections of Protestant, Roman...

Early Christians lived in a culture not unlike our own-in love with empire, infatuated with sex, tolerant of all gods but hostile to the One. Christopher Hall takes us back to that time, conversing with Christian leaders around the ancient Mediterranean...

Paul Borthwick unpacks the Bible's most famous verse to unveil God's intentional, sacrificial mission for the world. He examines every word in John 3:16 to reveal the underlying motivation for mission, the global scope of God's call, and how we are...

The document explores the distinction between knowing about God through intellectual understanding and truly knowing God through personal, transformative faith and relationship.The Nature of Knowing GodUnderstanding God involves both intellectual...

FROM THE FOUNDER OF OPEN DOORS AUSTRALIAWho Me, Lord? tells the remarkable story of Dean Keaney, a young man from Denver, Colorado whose life was forever changed by an invitation to serve the persecuted church around the world. Inspired by the exploits...

What if every moment of your life held the potential for an encounter with God?Monumental Moments invites you to pause, reflect, and notice God's presence in even the smallest details of your day. This 90-day devotional will help open your eyes to see...

DO YOU WANT TO SHARE YOUR FAITH, BUT:You are not quite sure how to begin?You don't think you are qualified?The thought of bringing up Jesus to others who are not Christians makes you nervous?You took a spiritual gifts test and scored low on...

This book provides an insight into how the Catholic Church came to dominate Irish society and the hearts and minds of Irish people. Inglis argues that the decline of the Church does not mean that people are not religious.

Nurturing Children (and all) as disciples through worship. Discover a new approach to ministry with children and families, one that goes beyond simply increasing attendance numbers. Dive into five innovative congregational models that faithfully and...

Kingdom history is littered with pockets of revivals around the world, such as the 1904 Welsh revival, but none of them lasted for long. Why? Was that the plan of the King to be a short-term-only event? Or is it the fault of man that all revivals came to...

What is an ideal church, and how can you tell? How does it look different from other churches? More importantly, how does it act differently, especially in society? Many of us aren't sure how to answer those questions, even though we probably have some...

Is your ambition a sin or a blessing? Explore the sacred dance between divine purpose, personal drive, and the seductive whispers of worldly distractions. The Holy Hustle explores how faith and ambition are not just compatible but symbiotic:•Unearth...

JESUS CHRIST WILL INSPIRE AND EMPOWER YOU TO EXPERIENCE VICTORY OVER ADDICTION.This book depicts the lives of eleven courageous men who had formerly anguished over their sinful, addictive behaviors, which wounded many hearts and ravaged many lives. They...

The problem World culture of this day and age has morphed into a society that would be non-recognizable to our founding fathers. Governments have taken anything or any means that has any reference to God out of everything and everywhere. The Ten...

Unraveling the Struggle: An Urban Pastor Navigates Trauma, Grief, and Societal Challenges Amidst Chicago's Turmoil. Speaking for the Deceased, Upholding Dignity in Tragedy.The book Cornerstones: Eulogies of Life & Death in Chicago by Rev. Dr...

A group Study Guide Based on the book of the same title:The reason we have written the book "Forgiveness! The Key To Emotional Freedom" and compiled this group study material is because we passionately believe that God's forgiveness of us, and our...

<b>Has your faith community been torn apart over sexuality and gender?</b><br/><b><br/></b>While affirming and traditionalist Christians wage culture wars, many believers have left the church entirely because of...

Children and youth will just "catch" the faith of their parents, right?Not necessarily. Talking with kids about Jesus no longer comes naturally to many Christian parents. In Raising Disciples, pastor Natalie Frisk helps us reconnect faith and parenting,...

Puro sexo puro por Cornelia Hernández ofrece información relevante acerca de la respuesta sexual femenina basada en valores bíblicos de manera que las mujeres cristianas abracen su vida sexual según el diseño de Dios, desarrollando una visión santa y...

本书的中文版《愿万国都快乐》是以 2022 年版的英文版为基础翻译而成。在书中，作者深入探讨了基督教宣教的核心理念和实践，强调了宣教不仅是教会的责任，更是每个基督徒的使命。作者通过对圣经的深入阐释，指出了宣教的动力、目标和紧迫性，同时批判了当代成功神学的误区，强调了基督徒受苦和舍己的重要性。书中还讨论了宣教的全球性，特别是"全球南方"教会的增长，并强调了宣教与敬拜的关系以及宣教在基督徒生活中的核心地位。

This collection, "Sermons / by Samuel M. Worcester," presents a selection of sermons delivered by Samuel Melancthon Worcester (1801-1866). These sermons offer insights into the theological perspectives and pastoral concerns of a prominent 19th-century...

Explore the inspiring life story of Rev. A.J. Freeman, a blind Swedish evangelist, in this compelling biography by Alfr. E. Lindberg. Published in 1917, "The Blind Swedish Evangel Rev. A. J. Freeman" chronicles the remarkable journey of a man who...

In this stirring sermon, Newman challenges his listeners to engage in more active and adventurous Christian lives, to take bold steps to share the gospel and serve the needs of others. Drawing on biblical examples and the lives of the saints, he offers...

The Training of the Apostles, Volume 2, by Henry James Coleridge, offers a profound exploration into the spiritual and practical formation required for those called to leadership within the early Church. This volume delves into the methods and challenges...

"Short Sermons for Low Masses, for all the Sundays of the Year, Volume 2" offers a collection of concise and insightful homilies designed for use during low Mass throughout the liturgical year. Written by F. Heffner, these sermons provide accessible...

"Morning and Evening Hymns for a Week" is a collection of devotional hymns intended for daily use. Crafted by Charlotte Elliott, these hymns provide a structured approach to incorporating prayer and reflection into one's daily routine. Each hymn reflects...

"Mysteries of City Life; Or, Stray Leaves From the World's Book" by James Rees offers a compelling glimpse into 19th-century urban life through the eyes of a home missionary. This collection of tales, sketches, incidents, and scenes is founded upon the...