Religious ministry and clergy Books

Facing the uncertainty of their present life and ministry, the American and Canadian churches of mainline Protestantism are, for the most part, responding in one of two ways. Some are simply choosing to ignore the process of their disestablishment. They...

Even in a society as highly mobile as our own has become, change is unsettling, discomfiting. Like our ancestors in faith, we are more often than not on the journey, in the wilderness, seeking to know who we are as a people, and trying to comprehend the...

In January 2004 a newly founded evangelical organization called PASCH was formed. The word denotes the Passover or time of new beginnings--when God kept people safe in their own homes before leading them into freedom from abuse and oppression. Yet the...

""Why do we have to learn this?""For as long as there have been students, teachers have been answering this question, but we haven't always answered it very well--for our students or for ourselves. We sometimes forget that everything we teach, whether...

Since the fall of the USSR, Mongolia has been a veritable open door for Christianity to spread far and wide. Starting in the early 1990s, God set the stage for Mongolia Campus Crusade for Christ (MCCC) to facilitate a message of hope and deliverance for...

Seeking fruitfulness and not just productivity. Understanding how to make tough transitions in life. Looking at struggles not as problems to be solved, but as currents pushing us toward reliance on God. All this, and so much more, is found in the pages...

Do you find yourself wandering through life wishing you knew all the gifts God has given you so you can put them into practice? Wouldn’t it be great to have a specific guide to follow to activate something that maybe you don’t even know about...

When the Sunday School pioneers saw a need in their communities in the late eighteenth century, their response provoked a 200 year movement. These early Sunday Schools met a clear social need: that for basic education. By the 1960s, they faced rapid...

Prayers For Daily Use: To Which Are Added, Prayers For Special Occasions (1879) is a book of prayers compiled by Hamilton Adams And Company. The book contains a collection of prayers that can be used on a daily basis, as well as prayers for specific...

The Works Of The Late Mr. Robert Riccaltoun V3: Minister Of The Gospel At Hobkirk (1772) is a collection of writings by Robert Riccaltoun, a Scottish minister who served at the Hobkirk church. The book is the third volume in a series of works by...

God is not indifferent toward cities. He asked the prophet Jonah, "Should I not pity Nineveh, that great city, in which are more than 120,000 persons?" The God who was concerned about cities then is the God who is looking for watchmen now.Or Cities Will...

"Without the children, there would be no Home,so our story is their story."Having grown up in a good Christian home and having taught for several years in Christian schools, Sally Sanders longed to enter the missions field and teach in Mexico. An...

Moses' life did not start with miracles in the wilderness or the parting of the Red Sea-it began with the quiet faithfulness of a few courageous individuals.Raising Champions and Spiritual Heroes brings out the often-overlooked stories of those who...

The word disciple in Greek is transliterated mathetes (literally, the learning one) and is derived from the verb manthano which means "to learn". It means "one who learns instruction from another‟, or a disciple is likened to an apprentice who learns...

In a world that is constantly changing, where everything seems uncertain and unpredictable, the need for something solid and dependable is more important than ever. That's where God's unchanging nature comes in, like a fortress that cannot be shaken. The...

How can we raise children to stay committed to God amidst today's challenges?At its core, this book is a rallying cry for parents and leaders to take charge of their children's spiritual education before external influences take root. It highlights the...

God is our Deliverance. He is not the means or the method of deliverance, but He IS Deliverance. If we want deliverance, we need God - but not an idea or the thought or religion about God, but God Himself. We need God in our lives and we need to abide in...

Jesus could have been an earthly king; He could have been a scholar or a pharisee. Further, He could have been a conqueror, a general, or a warrior, but our King chose to spend his three and a half years with 12 "extremely young" men. Jesus chose to do...

每隔几年，众教会就会兴起一波新的福音布道风潮：牧者组织新的福音事工，成员们籍跃参加。但是，请设想有这样一间地方教会：传播音只是教会文化的一部分。在这样一间教会里，牧者始终如一、敞开地分享自己的信仰，成员也效法牧者，互相鼓励并使传福音成为一种生活方式。这本篇幅短小、引人入胜的书讲述的就是这样一种传福音文化。书中没有提到任何一种传福音事工，而是指出了一种帮助教会成员共同参与、分享福音的教会文化。

Despite the good intentions of a hardworking fishing boat crew, if their large and strong nets have gaping holes, they will lose some of the catch. It's not time to get rid of the crew and the nets. Rather, torn nets, when mended, can accomplish much...

This book challenges the church to ask whether or not the gospel as we commonly interpret it today really embodies the jubilee vision of the Bible. Imagine a group of forty adults living in community, assisting each other to buy houses, sharing material...

What are the 'sacred cows' of the Christian life? Why are they there? And should they be challenged? For the sake of the future of the church, Dave Gilpin has become the smiling assassin of the holy cow.

Aim - Providing encouragement and 'good food' for hard-working youth leaders. Acknowledging that their time is short and they no doubt also have many commitments in their life on top of their job (family, friends etc), this aims to give them something...

A thorough and easy-to-use guide to all aspects of running a homegroup. Whether you are a homegroup leader or a church leader involved with homegroup ministry, this is for you.HOMEGROUPS: THE AUTHENTIC GUIDE is a straightforward guide which provides you...

How can we best approach the season between retiring and becoming dependent? Autumn is a time of gains and losses: fruit being harvested and leaves falling. This book charts the experience of living through both realities, drawn from the author's own...

Stirrers and Saints provides biblical, theological and pastoral pointers to help all involved in church leadership become both spiritually mature and effective leaders. Leadership in the church really matters, but sadly it is often undermined by toxic...

Provides church leaders and Christian thinkers with the theological framework and pastoral strategies needed to build churches where everyone can hear the Spirit's voice for themselves. After experiencing the transforming power of hearing God's voice in...

Youth work . . .Time for a reboot?We need youth ministry that· has the Bible at its heart· offers firm foundations· is designed to outlive the youth worker'May this book contribute to the revival of biblical youth ministry.' Ajith Fernando'Essential...

A God-Designed Generation for a God-Given Task The scale and scope of the global, technological, and cultural changes of the past two decades are unprecedented. For the first time in history, American churches and agencies are mobilizing from a...

The gospel transforms our ordinary work into a sacred calling-to redeem souls, systems, and structures. This guide by Ross Chapman and Ryan Tafilowski invites you to reflect on the meaning and purpose of your life's work, helping you transform your work...

How does everyday law practice relate to Jesus' call to follow him in servanthood? For students considering a career in law as well as for seasoned attorneys, this honest and accessible book from Robert F. Cochran Jr. casts an encouraging vision for how...

While most of society views high-risk youth with fear or disregard, Amy Williams has come to see them through God's eyes-as having tremendous value and potential. With stories and practical tips from three decades of ministry, Amy challenges perceptions...

In this practical guide, Yolanda Solomon offers biblical exposition and personal narratives to help us become disciples who are invited by Jesus to collaborate with God in a sacred group project. With a discussion guide and multiple step-by-step praxis...

The only way to change culture is to create culture. Andy Crouch says we must reclaim the cultural mandate to be the creative cultivators God designed us to be. In this expanded edition of his award-winning book he unpacks how culture works and gives us...

For too many of us, work seems tedious, painful, or meaningless. And we don't know what to do about it. Jeff Haanen offers a way out of disintegration and shows work can become a way to love God, serve our neighbors, and demonstrate the gospel to the...

Is the concept of calling universal? God calls all people, yes-but calling is not a monolithic concept. This path-breaking book helps Christians in the United States see how social location shapes assumptions and experiences with vocation, critically...

Completing the Race: Seniors in the Bible focuses on older men and women in the Bible running the race set before them. By faith many of them persevered despite unexpected, challenging circumstances. They learned to trust God more fully for the wisdom...

Many Christians today want more vitality in their relationship with God. In their pursuit of a personal connection with Jesus, they long to encounter Him throughout the day, experiencing excitement, joy, and peace amidst the hustle and bustle of work and...

Drama, relationships, insecurities, gender confusion, and moral dilemmas...navigating the turbulent adolescent years can be tough!Inside this book are practical ways to handle the social, emotional, and spiritual pressures unique to the preteen and teen...

Look around you. It is getting dark out there. It is dark with demonic storms. The narratives of the world are dark. It is even dark in churches as apostasy is rife. Lawlessness abounds, and so do violence and wickedness. In a time of so much deception...

In the Old Testament, the prophet would guide the king and, therefore, the people, by speaking the will of God, and many times the will of God will include correction, judgment and warnings. Prophets were often ignored in the Old Testament, while back in...

El libro de Números describe el viaje de los israelitas desde el monte Sinaí hasta las fronteras de la Tierra Prometida. Contiene un conjunto de leyes que definen la estructura de Israel como la nación seleccionada por Dios. Estas leyes orientan a Israel...

In a world where everyone seems to crave the anesthetizing security of being identified with the majority, a divine dream is a crucial key for extraordinary distinction. Greatness is discovered when a man reaches down to the inner depths of his spirit...

Are you frustrated with life? Do you feel as if every time you make one step forward you get pushed back two steps? Life may have knocked you down, but God sends His Word to heal us. You can live a victorious life and unleash every blessing God has for...

What is on the throne of your heart?We all worship something.It might be religion, a relationship, an ambition, yourself, or something else... but for all of us, there is something at the center of our lives that we worship with our allegiance.Your...

In P413: The Can-Do Code for Success and Life, Dr. K. Todd Holt uses his twenty-two years of pastoral experience along with years of Bible study and personal development to formulate a plan for reaching your God-given potential through Christ. A...

The miracles that took place in Homeroom 109 were astounding. Widespread student salvations, healings, and deliverance occurred. Spiritual battles were fought and won as school policies were changed to allow a Christian club and prayer at the flagpole...