"One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts." —Psalm 145:4Most churches and faith communities segment their ministries by age and generation. In some congregations, people may never interact with those of other ages. But it was not always so. Throughout biblical tradition and the majority of history, communities of faith … Read more…
Lessons from the legacy of beloved Prof Howard Hendricks Over the span of four years, journalist Maina Mwaura noticed an intriguing pattern while interviewing hundreds of prominent leaders: many of them were deeply shaped by longtime Dallas Theological Seminary professor Howard Hendricks. The Influential Mentor tells the story of Hendricks’ life … Read more…
The Field Guide for Small Group Leaders provides basic training and support to help small group leaders succeed in the critical mission of leading others toward spiritual growth and transformation.The premise of serving as a small group leader sounds simple: Invite people to join you in studying the Bible. But the real-world implications of that role are inc… Read more…
The Field Guide for Small Group Leaders provides basic training and support to help small group leaders succeed in the critical mission of leading others toward spiritual growth and transformation.The premise of serving as a small group leader sounds simple: Invite people to join you in studying the Bible. But the real-world implications of that role are inc… Read more…
There has always been a special weight to ministry. As pastors come to lead their churches, they recognize very quickly the task they have been called to comes with very special expectations. And with each passing year, it feels like we now live in a time when pastors and ministry leaders can no longer live up to those expectations. Burnout is rampant. Past… Read more…
What If Deconstructing Your Faith Isn’t a Phase but a Holy Process?There’s probably a really good reason you picked up this book. Are you desperate to be in relationship with family or friends who are questioning their faith? Are you experiencing your own deconstruction of faith?Here is your invitation to rethink everything you thought you knew.In this p… Read more…
El miedo es una de las emociones humanas más fuertes y una que a menudo, desconcierta a los cristianos. En la Biblia, la imagen puede parecer igualmente confusa: ¿Es el miedo algo bueno o malo? y ¿qué significa «temer a Dios»? En «Regocíjate y tiembla», Michael Reeves despeja estas dudas y muestra que el t… Read more…
In Women Leading Well, Emily Dean helps women discover and develop leadership skills for serving in ministry leadership. She explores the theological topics of the universal priesthood and spiritual giftings to demonstrate how Christ calls and uniquely equips women for ministry leadership in his church. Accessible and engaging, Dean helps the reader und… Read more…
Every day, we are being formed by what we consume and engage. From social media to the latest Netflix binge, our minds are being led by what we ingest with our eyes. Yet, the call of the Christian is this: to be conformed to Christ. The work of Christian formation is an exercise in surrender of the whole self, dwelling in God's Word and allowing Hi… Read more…
What if the solution for the decline of today's church isn't more money, people, programs, innovation, or busyness?What if the answer is to stop and wait on God? In When Church Stops Working, ministry leaders Andrew Root and Blair Bertrand show how actively watching and listening for God can bring life out of death for churches in crisis today. Using… Read more…
God wired your brain for transformation. Jesus told his followers, “Go and make disciples of every nation,” but a lot of us stop before we start―because we feel like we don’t have what it takes. But Jesus didn’t ask spiritual superstars to make disciples. He invited ordinary people into the adventure of following Him. Jessie Cru… Read more…
God wired your brain for transformation.Jesus told his followers, “Go and make disciples of every nation,” but a lot of us stop before we start—because we feel like we don’t have what it takes. But Jesus didn’t ask spiritual superstars to make disciples. He invited ordinary people into the adventure of following Him.Jessie Cruickshank learned how t… Read more…