Bring Gospel Hope in the Midst of DeathThe phone rings: “Pastor, can you do my mother’s funeral?” Or, “Please help us—our baby just died.” Death comes unexpectedly, giving you two to three days of time to prepare a sermon—in the midst of caring for a grieving family. This helpful book walks a pastor through the logis… Read more…
Many children’s ministries are a flurry of activity, run by dedicated volunteers and staff who put in long hours and work hard for the good of the children and parents they serve. Yet despite good intentions, many children’s ministries today are not effective. They lack purpose and intentionality.A twenty-five year veteran of children’s min… Read more…
"I for one am learning that I cannot be fulfilled apart from other people. In fact, the bottom line of this book is this: You can't do it alone. If you want to be a successful leader--if you plan to have a successful ministry--then you must develop not only your gifts but also the gifts of those around you." --Wayne Cordeiro Your church ma… Read more…
Discover how the mission of the church relates to the work done by Christians individually to serve and better us all collectively.Our goal as Christians is never simply to build our own tribe. Instead, we seek the peace and prosperity of the city or community in which we live through a gospel movement led by the Holy Spirit, a movement united by the gospel … Read more…
En ocasiones, la iglesia puede ser algo intimidante. Puede parecer un edificio lleno de personas perfectas que tienen vidas perfectas, no un lugar al que pertenece alguien que se ha equivocado. No hay nada más lejos de la verdad. La iglesia es el pueblo de Dios que se reúne porque ama y necesita a Dios, y se aman y se necesitan unos a otros. Garrett … Read more…
Walk through the New Testament with Dr. William Cook, a respected professor at The Southern Baptist Theological SeminaryWith Journey through the New Testament, you’ll gain a grasp of the major themes of each New Testament book. You’ll have at your fingertipsConcise and comprehensive overviews of each New Testament bookThe key teachings from the life of C… Read more…
With Journey through the Old Testament, you'll gain a solid grasp of the major themes and stories of the Old Testament.Journey through the Old Testament helps youexplore God’s original design for humanity;track the major themes of the Old Testament's prophetic and poetic books;trace the story of redemption through the Old Testament books of the law… Read more…
Discover a Natural Way to Share the Love of Christ.Think about an incredibly joyful event in your life. Perhaps you got a job you desperately wanted or you were really proud of something you made. Do you remember how you couldn’t wait to talk about it? You were willing and eager to have a conversation about it with anyone who would listen! Why doesn’t ou… Read more…
A menudo se leen los Salmos como un libro que inspira, que da aliento y consuelo en las diferentes situaciones y etapas de la vida. Sin embargo, Salmos es mucho más que eso. En este libro, a manera de estudio, se busca explorar lo que el Salmo 103 dice sobre quién es Dios, Sus atributos, Su carácter y qué impacto tienen esas verdades en la vi… Read more…
Since creation's fall, suffering has been part of earthly life. At times, it can feel overwhelming, even for believers who trust in the Lord. The Suffering and the Christian Life series provides help and hope from Scripture for those who are suffering.
In volume 2 of this series, Mark Talbot explores Scr… Read more…
"The amazing lack of concern for purpose among homileticians and preachers has spawned a brood of preachers who are dull, lifeless, abstract and impersonal; it has obscured truth, hindered joyous Christian living, destroyed dedication and initiative, and stifled service for Christ." –Jay AdamsPreaching needs to become purposeful, says Jay Adams, becaus… Read more…
Few things bring more immediate scrutiny and impassioned angst among young adult Christians today than hearing the words “purity culture.” Serious flaws from purity culture deserve to be scrutinized, especially given its lasting negative effects on some raised in the movement. Many Christians today reject the movement—and all that it sto… Read more…