Religious institutions and organizations Books

Innovative Catholicism and the Human Condition gives an anthropological account of a progressive religious movement in the Roman Catholic Church that is attempting to reconcile religious conviction and reason, and, ergo, modify the human condition...

Understanding Christian Leadership offers an examination of a distinctly Christian understanding of leadership offering a critical appraisal of insights from secular theories of leadership, exploring biblical and other theological insights into the...

Robert Webber's legacy testifies to the vitality evangelicals experience when insights of the early church inform community life and ministry. His original expression of this theme, presented here with a foreword by David Neff (director of the Robert E...

Adolescent development expert and counselor Steven Gerali addresses the issue of teen eating disorders in this book from the What Do I Do When... series, which is designed to equip parents and youth workers to help teens who are hurting.

The Zondervan 2024 Pastor's Annual--an annual bestselling resource for preachers by T. T. Crabtree--provides a planned preaching program for an entire year, including Sunday morning, Sunday evening, and midweek sermons, as well as helps for special...

Evangelical Christianity is known for its defence of traditional Christian teachings and resistance to liberalizing trends. Many Western evangelicals themselves do not yet realize how their faith is being reshaped by the modern zeitgeist.Caught in the...

Children don't just learn theology. They actively create it, playing with ideas and drawing together aspects of their own lives to form theological understanding. David Csinos offers a groundbreaking exploration of how cultural contexts intersect with...

The Middle East is the birthplace of Christianity and the home to a number of Eastern Churches with millions of followers. This book provides a comprehensive survey of the various denominations in the modern Middle East and will be of interest to a wide...

Strategic thinking about ministry and mission has tended to focus on the challenges of communication and presentation. Less attention has been paid to the effects that this thinking has on ministry. There is an unacknowledged dilemma for churches insofar...

The whole world knows and loves St. Therese of Lisieux, St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross. But what about about the dozens of other Carmelite saints? In this book, Discalced Carmelite Secular Cynthia Montanaro gives us a clear view...

How Can the Church Advance God’s Kingdom on Earth?Every successful organization must have the appropriate people and the right systems in place to effectively fulfill its mission. This statement is just as true for the Church. The only way it can...

This book provides a comprehensive exploration of Asian Christianity and Theology, with emphasis on how it has developed in different parts of the continent and in the different eras, especially since the end of colonialism in Asia. Asian Theology refers...

Liam Kelly takes each of the seven sacraments in turn - Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Matrimony, Holy Orders and the Sacrament of the Sick - and explores their fascinating history, how each one came about and how they have developed...

Although the Bible asserts that the Church is God's idea and creation, the Church in Australia, and in other nations frequently referred to as 'Christian', is in crisis. Whilst in Australia there are more churches than schools, only one out of seven...

SCHEDULING in Christian schools is not just about the technicalities of slicing the day into bits of time. It is really about the way in which we think about children, their relationship to each other and the teachers who care for them, and their...

The Monkey and the Fish decodes profound shifts and events taking place in the world today due to globalism, multiculturalism and technology, and introduces an original approach to ministry, church, and leadership known as The Third Culture. The book...

Through close examination of ancient, medieval, and modern Lives of the saints, Ann W. Astell demonstrates how the historical transformation of hagiography as a genre correlates with similar changes in biblical studies.Christian hagiography flourished...

Travel can be awkward. It means stepping out of our comfort zone and confronting a world that can be intimidating or strange. Sometimes staying where we are feels more secure, or at least more familiar. The Christian life is similar-God often calls us...

This study of the religious landscape of Indianapolis-the summative volume of the Lilly Endowment's Project on Religion and Urban Culture conducted by the Polis Center at IUPUI-aims to understand religion's changing role in public life. The book examines...

This unique collaboration by academic historians, Oneida elders, and Episcopal clergy tells the fascinating story of how the oldest Protestant mission and house of worship in the upper Midwest took root in the Oneida community. Personal bonds that...

It is a great help towards more, thoughtful worship if we know something about the great company of men and women who wrote the classic hymns of Britain - something about their lives, their spiritual stories and their records as authors.This book gives...

Every blockbuster movie with an epic story that you've seen has come back with a sequel. Think of "Star Wars" or "Lord of the Rings." Why should a TalkSheets book be any different? With the epic stories found in the New Testament, we couldn't cover it...

Through this lively narrative of church history, readers will discover that the story of Christianity is an exhilarating adventure. Tucker's engaging writing style, informative historical overview, and selection of colorful characters are sure to attract...

Are You Called to Ministry?Those who are involved in full-time ministry often say they have been "called" to do what they do. But what does that mean? Who does the "calling," and how is it received?  In Prepare Them to Shepherd, pastor Brian...

In Sifted, based on Jesus' encouragement to Peter in Luke 22 to keep his faith and minister to others in his weakness, three veteran church leaders---Wayne Cordeiro, Francis Chan, and Larry Osborne---offer tested principles for long-term effectiveness...

To help pastors and other Christian leaders lovingly lead God's flock to Jesus Christ and fulfill his mission, Scott Thomas and Tom Wood present Gospel Coach, clarifying a process of coaching and shepherding that is rooted in the patterns of the Good...

The pursuit of radical faith---high commitment, high passion Christianity---has hidden dangers. In Accidental Pharisees, Larry Osborne explores nine of the most common temptations that can ensnare us on the road to a deeper life of faith and warns...

Drawing from culture, stories, and his own personal experience, John Sowers presents the desperate reality of fatherlessness in his generation. Fatherless Generation is a hard-hitting, descriptive look at this issue, showing how awareness, compassion,...

A complete guide to developing an alternative worship service for the younger emerging generation.

Mike Yaconelli composes his thoughts and passions regarding the nine core realities of youth ministry. This book unpacks The CORE training youth workers nationwide receive during Youth Specialties' one-day resource seminars.

This is a quick, no frills, everything you need to know guide for leading a small group.

In Faith and Violence, Thomas Merton offers concrete and pungent social criticisms grounded in prophetic faith about such issues as Vietnam, racism, violence, and war.

This is the first full history of the Society of St Francis from the struggles of the 1920s through its rapid growth in the post-war years to the present day.

In this wise and humane book, Eva Heymann reflects on her surprising and unlikely journey from Nazi Germany as Jewish refugee to becoming a Roman Catholic Sister in England. In her epilogue she writes, 'My roots are deep in eternity, I grow beyond myself...

This curriculum and study guide is designed for group and individual-based participation.  It will strongly enhance your understanding of the theology of work, mission and meaning presented in the book Managing Your Metron. In this study,...

Over the past few years, John Pavlovitz’s blog, Stuff That Needs To Be Said, has become a virtual hub for millions of people from all over the world, drawn there by his clear, compelling words on compassion, equity, love, and justice. This...

Packed full of ideas on how elders can become effective and caring representatives of their churches, The Caring Elder serves a dual purpose:A training tool in elder meetingsA reference guide for elders to use in personal studyElders need more...

Is the way we do church making disciples of our people and helping them fulfil their God-given purpose? There can be no apathy, restlessness or boredom in such a church! In his warm and candid style, Howard Webb shows how the scriptural model of church...

This book on "Advanced Church Management For Growth" is intended to help and guide Spiritual leaders, church managers and/or workers have an insight on various domains on church management.

The impact that John V. Taylor had on our contemporary understanding of mission is vast – his determination that mission should mean engagement across cultural boundaries has deep resonance today.In Imagining Mission with John V. Taylor, leading...

Bishops, Moderators, Apostles, Regional Ministers - the range of titles given to those who exercise some form of translocal oversight of Christian communities in contemporary Britain is wide indeed. Together they represent a spectrum of response to a...