This highly popular account of the chief events and doctrines of the Presbyterian Church continues to have great appeal to everyone – laypersons, youth, and ministers, students of religion, history, and sociology – in fact, anyone who is interested in the development of a major body of Christians. Clearly written, [it] gives new understanding and appreciation of […]
Taking the images of journey and steward as metaphors of the Chursitan’s life, and using several of Jesus’ parables as a springboard, Ronald Vallet explores various dimensions of Christian stewardship – which involves a lot more than pledge drives and fins-raisers. The journey of the Christian steward, as described here, encompasses fourteen stepping stones, corresponding […]
Here are fresh, enlightening, practical, and logical strategies for ‘doing’ evangelism in the local church. Johnson’s ‘Organismic Evangelism’ is a new approach that is based on the utilization of the entire ‘organism’ of the church. Johnson shows how to use these human resources to capture the spirit of Christian love, encouragement, and acceptance. More than […]
Embodiment is a splendid book. There is, in my opinion, nothing better in print which addresses the theological implications of human sexuality, and as a feminist Christian social-ethicist, I particularly celebrate a work by a male theologian that sensitively and appreciatively attends to the best feminist insights. This book sets a standard for Christian discussion […]
Antagonism exists in the church. It leaves in its wake broken lives: people who are hurt, discouraged, and apathetic. Although only a very few persons are antagonists, these individuals have the potential to disrupt and even destroy a congregation’s mission and ministry. In this balanced and practical book, Kenneth Haugk shows how congregational leaders can […]
The Bible talks about many kinds of gifts. One gift so obvious it is often overlooked is the gift of our own personhood, our own unique personality. God intends that each of us be a gift to others. What are the different kinds of peronality gifts that God gives? How can we better understand the […]
Church Growth specialist Gary L. McIntosh explores six different church models designed to reach yesterday’s, today’s and tomorrow’s generations for Christ.
Many books describe elements of church leadership – what it is and how to do it – but very few focus on the process of personal transformation that is central to being able to lead well. The Leader’s Journey provides a blueprint and the practical tools needed to transform the lives of pastors and congregational lay leaders […]
Carolyn Weese and J. Russell Crabtree – experts in the field of church leadership – have written a nuts-and-bolts guide to developing a succession plan for smoothing pastoral transitions. Filled with strategies and solid advice, this handy resource is based in solid research and the authors’ many years of experience working with churches in a […]
What are spiritual gifts? How can they bring renewal to a congregation? What is your spiritual gift? How can it be used to serve the mission of Jesus Christ? Mainline denominations have been closing hundreds of congregations and losing millions of members. One reason has been the lack of emphasis on spiritual gifts. Spiritual gifts […]