Many of the statistics you read about teenagers and faith can be alarming. Recent studies show that 40-50 percent of kids who are connected to a youth group throughout their senior year will fail to stick with their faith in college. As youth workers are pouring their time and energy into the students in their ministries, they are often left wondering if the… Read more…
Why does church government matter? In this book, Guy Prentiss Waters offers a brief and accessible introduction to presbyterianism that shows how a well-ordered church fosters Christian lives lived well. In making the case that church government is critical to Christian discipleship, Waters presents an overview of the nature of the church (the body and its m… Read more…
Being and Becoming Who He Made You to Be
Do you ever fail to connect God’s mission of love, reconciliation, and compassion to your daily life? God’s message was simple, and we’ve made it complicated—allowing fear, shame, culture-locked language, and traditions to stop us from aligning ourselves with God’s heart for the world. &… Read more…
Counseling Women, by professor and counselor Kristin Kellen, is a biblically grounded resource addressing common struggles that women face. Chapters examine issues such as depression, anxiety, infertility, trauma, abuse, disordered eating, and much more. Undergirded by a strong theological foundation, Kellen interweaves many practices of mainstream therapy a… Read more…
La cultura moderna está obsesionada con la identidad. Desde la decisión del tribunal en el caso Obergefell vs. Hodges en 2015, la identidad sexual ha dominado el discurso público y las tendencias culturales, aunque ningún fenómeno histórico es su propia causa. Desde Agustín hasta Marx, diversos puntos de vista y per… Read more…
Youth ministry isn't just meeting with students and teaching them God's truth. It also involves a myriad of administrative and operational details. Youth Ministry Management Tools 2.0 provides youth ministers and volunteers with helpful insights, advice, and practical resources to successfully manage a youth ministry. Authors Mike Work and Ginny Olso… Read more…
A Novel of Letters from a Theologian to a Young Christian
When student Tim Journeyman first wrote to family friend Dr. Paul Woodson, he didn't know it would start a fifteen-year mentorship that would shape his life and Christian faith. Within their cand… Read more…
Where does authentic ministry lie? The answer of this book is: in the heart. Authentic ministry is not simply a matter of mastering professional skills or of endlessly pouring oneself out in works of service. Rather, it springs from joyful union with Christ. Authentic Ministry offers practical guidance and spiritual nourishment for all who serve th… Read more…
For far too long, the church has tried to make disciples using a one-size-fits-all approach. Some churches advocate 1-on-1 discipling, others try getting everyone into a small group, while still others training through mission trips or service projects. Yet others focus all their efforts on attracting people to a large group gathering to hear biblical teachi… Read more…
In the aftermath of the waves of discipleship programs that have swept over the church in the last 30 years, clergy, and laypersons alike are more confused than ever about what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. What should a disciple of Jesus look and act like today? What is the relationship between discipleship and salvation, between discipleship a… Read more…
Concise, Scripture-Centered Guide Addresses Common Questions about Diaconal Service in the Church
Many new believers have questions about what it means to live as a Christian in the context of a local church, and pastors are looking for resources to pass al… Read more…
Concise, Scripture-Centered Guide Answers Popular Questions about Gender and Church Leadership
Many new believers have questions about what it means to live as a Christian in the context of a local church, and pastors are looking for resources to pass along… Read more…