A new generation of churches is emerging, calling new disciples to the way of Jesus by proclaiming the Good News and seeking the transformation of culture. Bob Whitesel takes us inside congregations that draw upon ancient traditions and modern technologies to create a spiritual community and shows how the practices of the ‘organic church’ can […]
“Instruction in Faith is a clear, serene, and even pleasant statement of Christian faith written by John Calvin when he was twenty-seven to twenty-eight years of age….For us today it is a classic confession of a humanist scholar who was called to be a Christian and minister in a chaotic and dangerous time. For this reason […]
By the best-selling author of over a dozen key works of religious education, this clearly written introduction to Christianity for adults and young readers offers: Non-technical language and easy reference A breakdown of Christianity in eight sub-divided chapters ranging from Jesus and the early church through churches, the bible, ceremonies, and beliefs. Full glossary and […]
In this guide to the Reformed tradition, Donald McKim examines sixteen theological doctrines (for example, Scripture, Trinity, Sin, Person and Work of Christ, Church) and shows how the Reformed understanding of each contributes to the broader ecumenical family of Christian teachings. Each chapter gives the biblical basis for the doctrine, then traces its development through […]
‘The questions Jim Chatham raises are the right questions. I highly recommend this book to any who wonder if God is calling them into pastoral ministy, any whom others believe God is calling into pastoral ministry, and any who walk beside those who may be called into pastoral ministry: youth advisors, college chaplains, members of […]
From the Publisher This book explores questions regarding the justice of war and addresses the lack of comparative perspectives on the ethics of war, particularly with respect to Islam. Focusing on the role of Islamic symbols in the rhetoric of Saddam Hussein, Kelsay provides an overview of the Islamic tradition regarding war and peace, and […]
According to W. Eugene March, the world belongs to God. We do not ‘own’ land; rather, land is a loan from God and we must use it responsibly, that is, in a right and just way. In that context, March reflects on the present state of Israel and then examines the claim by many Jews […]
Pastors are quitting! Some leave for what they hope will be greener pastures in another church. Some drop out of ministry altogether. Why? The pressures of ministry are such that many pastors spend their days off simply trying to recover. When a fellow pastor was asked how thing were going in his ministry, his wry […]
The coherence of this volume arises from the way in which John Calvin serves as the centering focus of various disciplines and scholarly approaches which touch on the life of the church. Its five sections convey the range of interests among the contributors: Calvin and his times, theology, ecclesiology, interpretation of Holy Scripture, and worship […]
The author of The Other Side of Silence here teams up with renowned South African writer and personal friend, Methodist pastor Trevor Hudson. Together they have drawn a road map for one year’s spiritual journey. Along the way they visit fifty-two destinations, such difficult-to-get-to places as “Showing Love in the Marketplace,” “Hanging on When Life Is Difficult,” […]