Category Archives: Book Collection

The Study Catechism: Full Version

This book is intended for adults and older adolescents. It is suitable for study by new members of the church, college groups, adults in study groups, and church officers, in a variety of settings. Following the traditional format, the catechism strives to balance theological depth and accessibility.

Dreams, Where Have You Gone?

In Dreams Where Have You Gone? Clues for Unity and Hope, author William G. McAtee tells the story of the Union Presbytery Movement through interviews, records of oral accounts, and first-hand experience. McAtee shows how the Union Presbytery Movement came into being in 1969 and illustrates the events leading up to this. He explores the […]

Holy Bible

The easy-to-read CEV Jubilee Bible is particularly useful for personal Bible Study. Over 300 pages of eye-opening documentary on how the Bible’s history, culture and religion is woven into the rich heritage of African Americans. Explores the presence of Africans in the Bible, as well as the history of the Black Church and its influence […]

Disaster Spiritual Care

This essential resource for clergy and caregivers integrates the classic foundations of pastoral care with the unique challenges of disaster response on community, regional and national levels. Offering the latest theological perspectives and tools, along with basic theory and skills from the best disaster response texts, research and concepts, the contributors to this resource are […]

Church Guide To Copyright Law

No law is more frequently violated by church staff members than copyright law. This practical reference book provides a comprehensive overview of how copyright law specifically applies to the local church. The book provides quick access and answers to almost any question concerning copyright law and the church.

Faith Goes To Work

‘The marketplace is not a place to be avoided [by Christians]; rather it is our assignment!’ So states this remarkable new book exploring how churches must help today’s Christians experience the God of their faith in the new realities and stresses of contemporary work. The authors, representing a wide range of vocations, provacatively challenge readers […]

Transforming Congregations For The Future

In this third volume of the Once and Future Church series and sequel to his book The Once and Future Church, Loren Mead picks up where he left off. If God is calling the church to reshape itself, where do we begin? On what basis should we build? The declining numbers of denominational membership and recent […]

Spiritual Awakening

John Ackerman, parish pastor, spiritual director, and consultant on spiritual formation, provides an excellent guide for clergy desiring a congregation-wide approach to developing spirituality rooted in the life of the congregation. A six-week program focuses on developing individuals’ spirituality in small groups and includes leader training and course plans. Practical suggestions assist in developing the […]

Transforming Church Boards

Olsen presents a bold vision of leadership – one that offers church board work as an integral part of congregational leaders’ faith experience and development. Discover inspiring, practical ways your board can make its meetings become opportunities for deepening faith, developing leadership, and ultimately renewing your church.